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Shocking Move From Houston Astros, As Big Name Departs
In a shocking move just over a month out from the start of the postseason, the Houston Astros, despite being tied for first place, have fired general manager Dana Brown. Astros announce they've fired general manager Dana Brown pic.twitter.com/QE0W9DYsLR — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 24, 2026 Brown has been on the job for 3½ years. Owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations through the end of this season and any playoff participation of the team. Assistant GMs C...
Marlins Surprisingly Cut Lefty Reliever With Strong Numbers
The Miami Marlins designated left-handed reliever John King for assignment, opening a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Jack Ralston, who was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville. King's fall was sudden. He was excellent for Miami before suffering an ankle injury last month, but has posted a brutal 10.24 ERA and 8.67 FIP with just three strikeouts across 9.2 innings since returning from it. Still, he owns a 3.99 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and a 33/17 K/BB ratio over 49.2 innings this season. Wh...
Nationals Claim Knuckleballer Off Waivers From Blue Jays
The Washington Nationals added bullpen depth, claiming right-hander Matt Waldron off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. In the corresponding move, left-hander Connelly Early was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL, a shift that doesn't affect his recovery timeline since he wasn't expected back before the end of August anyway. Waldron becomes the Nationals' third organization of the season, a whirlwind stretch even by journeyman standards. A Month Of Constant Move...
Ketel Marte Adds To Drama With Another Questionable Decision: 'Bad Optics'
At some point, it just has to be time for the Arizona Diamondbacks to say enough is enough, doesn't it? After last week's drama when Marte went AWOL and didn't show up at the ballpark for a game in Boston, he was immediately placed on baseball's restricted list, just minutes before the team's game. His absence was a complete mystery to everyone in the organization, and stayed that way for a couple of days. Since then, Marte, his agent, manager Torey Lovullo, and GM Mike Hazen have held what ha...
Yankees Sign Once-Dominant Reliever Off Waivers
The New York Yankees kept adding to their bullpen depth, agreeing to a minor league deal with right-hander Eli Morgan. Morgan had been designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals on August 13, cleared waivers, and was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha before electing free agency. New York wasted little time scooping him up. The Version New York Is Betting On Two years ago, Morgan was one of the more dominant relievers in baseball. He posted a career-best 1.93 ERA across 42 innings...
Report: Angels Will Push To Trade 2 Star Players This Offseason
The Los Angeles Angels were one of the most notable "sellers" at the trade deadline, and had some big names up for grabs. And while they did swing trades for the likes of Jo Adell, Jose Soriano and Kirby Yates and others, two of the most enticing names were not dealt. But that might not last for long. According to a report by Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, the Angels will continue to talk trade this offseason on shortstop Zach Neto and starting pitcher Reid Detmers. T...
Phillies Claim Reliever Off Waivers From Diamondbacks
The Philadelphia Phillies added bullpen depth, claiming right-hander Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks and optioning him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. To open a 40-man roster spot, Philadelphia recalled infielder/outfielder Felix Reyes from Lehigh Valley and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a fractured right wrist. Arizona designated Hoffmann for assignment earlier in the week, and he had actually been listed as released on MLB.com's transactions tracker as...
Former Baseball Stolen Base Leader & AL Champ Retires After 8 MLB Seasons
After eight major league seasons, a Stolen Base Crown, and a World Series appearance with the New York Yankees, infielder Jon Berti has officially retired from baseball. Jon Berti, member of Yankees' 2024 AL championship team, retires after 8 MLB seasons: 'Hell of a journey' https://t.co/tStfhOFjvW pic.twitter.com/6fMFnrtnYF — New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) August 20, 2026 Berti made a name for himself during his five seasons with the Miami Marlins (2019-2023) where he slashed .258/.338/...
Pirates Acquire Veteran Catcher In Post-Deadline Move
The Pittsburgh Pirates addressed a hole at catcher, acquiring veteran Christian Bethancourt from the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations. The trade is possible more than two weeks after the August 3 deadline because Bethancourt wasn't on New York's 40-man roster, and he isn't on Pittsburgh's either unless the club promotes him. He's been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis, but is expected to join the Pirates' big league taxi squad for their upcoming series against the Dod...
Phillies Sign Former Yankees All-Star Pitcher
The Philadelphia Phillies have made a notable move for their pitching staff, signing former All-Star, left-hander Nestor Cortes, to a major league deal for the rest of the season. The Phillies make the Nestor Cortes signing official: The Phillies have signed LHP Nestor Cortes to a major league contract and have optioned him to single-A Clearwater. To make room for Cortes on the 40-man roster, RHP Brian Keller was designated for assignment. — Anthony SanFilippo (@AntSanPhilly) August 20, 2026 C...
Fan-Favorite Slugger Announces Retirement After Emotional Comeback
Trey Mancini is walking away from baseball, closing out an eight-year career. The 34-year-old announced his retirement Tuesday in an Instagram post. "Thank you, baseball," Mancini wrote, singling out the Baltimore fan base that embraced him for the bulk of his career. "To every fan, especially those in Birdland, your support over the years has meant the world to me. There is nothing more special in sports than a connection between a team and their fans, and I was lucky enough to feel tha...
'Bizarre' Update on Ketel Marte's No-Show For Diamondbacks Monday Night
Ketel Marte did not show up at the ballpark Monday night for the Arizona Diamondbacks ' game with the Boston Red Sox and was placed on the restricted list by the team minutes before the game. But the "bizarre" twist was that Marte was seen at the hotel bar well after the game: From what I can gather Ketel Marte was seen at the team hotel bar with a group of people around 11 pm last night. So definitely was seen at the hotel late last night. I have covered sports in this market for ...
Cincinnati Reds DFA Two Pitchers
The Cincinnati Reds churned through two pitchers in a single day, designating both right-hander Ron Marinaccio and left-hander Kent Emanuel for assignment within hours of each other. Marinaccio's DFA came first, announced Monday morning to open a roster spot. Right-hander Zach McCambley was added as the 27th man for Cincinnati's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, and Emanuel's contract was selected from Triple-A Louisville to take the mound in Game 1. By the time the day...
2-Time All-Star & Gold Glover DFA'd For 1st Time In Career
A former two-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, Starling Marte's production has been at an all-time low this season. With that, the Kansas City Royals have designated Marte for assignment. It's the first DFA of Marte's career. Starling Marte has been DFA'd by the Royals pic.twitter.com/i2zhLoSgQs — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 17, 2026 Signed by the Royals back in spring training to a one-year, $1 million major league deal. But it hasn't worked out the way either...
The Legendary Tommy John Passes Away
His name has been on the lips of baseball fans long since his playing days had passed in 1989. Now, legendary pitcher Tommy John is dead at the age of 83. Tommy John, Yankees great who had surgery named after him, dead at 83 https://t.co/U30LlhpfHj pic.twitter.com/FYBsBalHln — New York Post (@nypost) August 16, 2026 John, of course, was the first to receive the iconic UCL reconstruction elbow surgery that now bears his name, back in 1974. Tommy John surgery is now a regular occurrence for many...
Yankees Sign Struggling Veteran Reliever
The New York Yankees added bullpen depth, signing veteran right-hander Justin Topa to a minor league contract and assigning him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The move fills a spot vacated by Angel Chivilli, who landed on the injured list with an elbow issue. A Rough Season That's Bounced Him Through Three Organizations There's no dressing this one up. Topa opened 2026 with the Minnesota Twins and was brutal, posting an 8.05 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP across 19 innings and 23 relief app...
VIDEO: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes Into Concussion Protocol After Violent Collision
The Toronto Blue Jays' late-summer resurgence may have taken a blow in Friday night's win over the New York Yankees. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was forced to leave the game after the 6th inning after taking a knee to the head in a violent collision at third base. He's now undergoing concussion protocol testing. Status alert: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaves game on Friday. Guerrero Jr. appeared to get injured on this play. pic.twitter.com/WnQlezfehr — Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) August 15...
Twins Sign Former All-Star Cut Loose By Padres
The Minnesota Twins added rotation depth, agreeing to terms with right-hander German Marquez on a minor league contract. The move comes just days after San Diego released him, capping a short and rocky stint with the Padres . A Career That's Fallen A Long Way Marquez, 31, was once a legit workhorse. From 2017 to 2022 with the Colorado Rockies, he logged 975.1 innings, the sixth-most in all of baseball over that stretch, and made at least 29 starts in five different seasons. His best ...
Devastating News For Cincinnati Reds On Ace Hunter Greene
2026 has been a lost season for Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene. Now, 2027 will be as well. The latest devastating turn for the 27-year-old right-hander is that he has a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow, and has undergone a second career Tommy John surgery . Reds All-Star Hunter Greene is expected to miss the entire 2027 season after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery, per @GDubMLB . pic.twitter.com/iSvkBlTwdB — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 13, 2026 T...
Nationals DFA Two-Time All-Star Pitcher
The Washington Nationals designated right-hander Miles Mikolas for assignment, opening a roster spot for pitching prospect Jackson Kent to make his major league debut that same night against the Chicago Cubs. Mikolas is squeezed off the roster just a week after Washington released fellow veteran Zack Littell, continuing a youth movement on the pitching staff. A Rough Debut Season Mikolas signed with Washington as a free agent for 2026, and the fit never quite clicked. The 37-year-old finis...
Blue Jays Claim Closer Off Waivers
The Toronto Blue Jays have added to their bullpen depth, claiming recently DFA'd closer Paul Sewald. ROSTER MOVES: ⁰⁰🔹 Claimed RHP Paul Sewald off waivers from the Dbacks ⁰⁰🔹 RHP Jake Bloss has been recalled to the Major League roster and placed on the 60-day IL pic.twitter.com/ECZOqRj3KG — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 12, 2026 The Arizona Diamondbacks designated Sewald for assignment after he posted a 6.23 ERA in 39 innings pitched, converting 24 of 27 save opportunities. He str...
Twins Struck Out Twice Trying To Land A Frontline Starter
The Minnesota Twins wanted rotation help at the deadline, and they went after two of the best available arms on the market. They came away with neither. Per Dan Hayes of The Athletic , the Twins were among the many teams to reach out to the Los Angeles Angels about left-hander Reid Detmers. Their interest in right-hander Jose Soriano was already known, and per Hayes, that interest was significant enough that Minnesota kept pursuing him even after he was traded elsewhere. A Deal That Al...
Former GM Insists That One Team Above All Others NEEDS To Sign Skubal
Tarik Skubal is a Los Angeles Dodger. Like we all thought he'd be. But he's still in line to be a free agent at season's end, and word is he'll be asking for the biggest contract ever for a pitcher, at over $400 million. And frankly, if there's any pitcher in the game today who deserves it, it would be the two-time Cy Young winner, the best pitcher in the game. Where will Skubal wind up signing this winter? Do the Dodgers really need him going forward after this season? They've sti...
Future Hall Of Famer Craig Kimbrel Signs With New Team
The Kansas City Royals have signed veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a major league contract, sending right-hander Easton McGee to Triple-A Omaha in the corresponding move. This is the third team Kimbrel has pitched for this season alone, and Kansas City will be the 12th organization of his career. A Hall of Fame Career The numbers behind Kimbrel's reputation are still staggering. His 440 career saves rank fifth all-time, and he owns a career 2.67 ERA with 1,314 strikeouts acro...
Former Batting Champion Retires At Age 33: 'Too Much Pain'
It was like he fell off a cliff. After a batting title and two All-Star seasons, former Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was on top of the baseball world by 2022. But things went off the rails in 2023. After batting over .300 for four straight years, Anderson lost his ability to hit. He was a regular .800+ OPS man, but fell off stunningly to .582 in 2023, then into the .400s in '24 and '25. Anderson has announced his retirement from baseball in an emotional statement. Emotional T...
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