MIAMI (AP) — Javier Sanoja had three hits, Sandy Alcantara allowed one run over seven innings and the Miami Marlins opened the season with a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. Alcantara (1-0) made his franchise-leading sixth start on opening day and struck out five, allowed four hits and walked two. It…
The Texas Rangers have bolstered their depth options by agreeing to a minor league contract with former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen. The 39-year-old outfielder and designated hitter now heads to spring training with a shot at earning a spot on the 2026 Opening Day roster. Texas Rangers’ strategy and deal details Andrew McCutchen’s deal…
Cincinnati Reds starter Hunter Greene is set for an MRI on his right elbow due to reported stiffness, as confirmed by manager Terry Francona on Wednesday (March 4). The discomfort surfaced earlier this week, with Greene waking up with it on Tuesday, leading the team to schedule the imaging for Friday. Notably, he will be…
Jurickson Profar, the Atlanta Braves’ designated hitter, is set to miss the entire 2026 MLB season after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug (PED) for the second time in just over a year, according to sources cited by ESPN. The 33-year-old Curacao native becomes the sixth player to receive a full-season ban since MLB stiffened…
Pittsburgh Pirates icon Bill Mazeroski, forever etched in baseball lore for his dramatic walk-off home run that clinched the 1960 World Series, passed away at age 89. The team announced his death on Saturday, February 21, 2026, after he died on Friday. Notably, no cause was revealed. Pirates chairman Bob Nutting paid tribute, “Maz was…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Just two weeks before the start of spring training, Jeremy Zoll suddenly learned he’ll be leading the entire baseball operations for the Minnesota Twins. Zoll’s elevation with president Derek Falvey’s departure came less than two months after another major change, the appointment of Tom Pohlad as executive chair and controlling owner to…
Arizona Diamondbacks fans received a major setback this week as star outfielder Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone in his right hand. The injury occurred during live batting practice on February 10 at Salt River Fields, forcing the two-time All-Star to undergo surgery the following day. This development not only rules him out of…
The New York Mets received concerning news about their star shortstop on Tuesday (February 10), as president David Stearns confirmed that Francisco Lindor is dealing with a stress reaction in his left hamate bone. The five-time All-Star, who turns 32 later this month, now faces an uncertain timeline that could impact his readiness for the…
The Los Angeles Dodgers have brought back a familiar face to their catching depth, claiming Ben Rotvedt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. In a corresponding move to clear space on the 40-man roster, the team designated left-handed reliever Anthony Banda for assignment. This latest twist in Rortvedt’s offseason journey reunites him with the club…
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran outfielder Austin Hays. The team is yet to officially confirm the agreement, which includes performance-based incentives. Reports from multiple sources, including ESPN and the New York Post, indicate the contract is worth $6 million, with additional details like a mutual option for 2027…
