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Brewers, Dodgers Announce NLCS Rosters - MLB Trade Rumors

The top two teams from the regular season face off tonight in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series in Milwaukee. The 103-win Brewers, having defeated the Padres in four games in the NLDS…

AL Central Notes: Vargas, Tigers Staff, Royals Ballpark - MLB Trade Rumors

White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas has been a major part of the club’s turnaround this season. The former top prospect, along with newcomer Munetaka Murakami, fueled an offense that ranked fifth i…

Details On The Guardians’ Deadline Moves

The Guardians were abnormally active as buyers at the trade deadline this summer. The club didn’t make any big swings, but added three players who’ve played...

The Opener: Ramirez, Taylor, MLB Proposal - MLB Trade Rumors

The streak continues. The White Sox whiffed on both chances to clinch a series at home for the first time since 1906. Sam Antonacci isn’t worried about bouncing back in Game 5, though. “I got asked t…

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Wants To Stay With Yankees - MLB Trade Rumors

Despite going without superstar right fielder Aaron Judge for most of the season, the Yankees won 93 games and earned a playoff berth. They swept the archrival Red Sox in the Wild Card round, but the…

Tyler Mahle Interested In Return To Braves - MLB Trade Rumors

Pending free agent Tyler Mahle put together a strong two-month stretch with the Braves to close the regular season. He was even better in the playoffs, covering critical innings for a pitching staff …

MLB Sends Memo To Teams Outlining Lockout Rules

Major League Baseball sent a memo to teams last week outlining procedures and guidelines for team personnel during the expected offseason lockout, reports Evan...

Athletics Pursuing Sam Fuld, Jared Banner For GM Role - MLB Trade Rumors

The list of known candidates for the Athletics’ general manager opening added two more names this morning. Phillies executive Sam Fuld and Cubs assistant GM Jared Banner are in the mix for the job, p…

Phillies Considering Keeping Don Mattingly As Manager - MLB Trade Rumors

After the Phillies were rebuffed once again by Alex Cora, the club could keep its managerial decision in-house. Matt Gelb and Jayson Stark of The Athletic report that interim manager Don Mattingly co…

Report: Alex Cora Informs Phillies He Doesn’t Plan To Manage In 2027 - MLB Trade Rumors

As the Phillies mull their managerial decision, it appears one of the top speculative targets is off the board. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that Alex Cora informed Philadelphia president of …

Padres Place Mason Miller On Paternity List - MLB Trade Rumors

The Padres will not have their star closer available for tonight’s must-win Game 3. Major League Baseball announced they’ve approved Mason Miller’s placement on the paternity list. He’ll miss at leas…

Sam McDowell Passes Away - MLB Trade Rumors

Former Cleveland left-hander Sam McDowell passed away on Monday, the team announced. He was 84 years old. McDowell’s decorated career spanned 15 seasons, 11 of which were spent in Cleveland. He also…

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Roman Anthony Expected To Avoid Offseason Surgery

Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony was knocked out of the Wild Card round with a recurrence of the hand issue that cost him most of the regular season. Chief base...

Dodgers, Braves Announce NLDS Rosters

The NL West and NL East champions will square off when the Dodgers host the Braves in Game 1 of the NLDS in Los Angeles. Tarik Skubal will start for the two-tim...

The Opener: ALDS, NLDS, Arbitration Projections - MLB Trade Rumors

Three Hall-of-Famers share an October 3 birthday. Dennis Eckersley turns 72 years old today, Dave Winfield turns 75, and Fred Clarke (who passed away in 1960) was born on this day back in 1872. Eac…

Blue Jays Notes: Clement, DH, Rotation

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins spoke with the Toronto beat on Wednesday, addressing various aspects of the roster. Shi Davidi of Sportsnet was among thos...

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Nationals To Release Cole Henry

The Nationals announced Monday that they’ve requested unconditional release waivers on right-hander Cole Henry. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to left-han...

Phillies To Demote Orion Kerkering - mlbtraderumors.com

The Phillies are optioning Orion Kerkering to Triple-A, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Kerkering has been a key reliever for Philadelphia in recent seasons, but he’s struggled mightily since the …

AL West Notes: Quantrill, Correa, Walcott, Okert, Schanuel - MLB Trade Rumors

Rangers right-hander Cal Quantrill was removed in the second inning on Saturday against the Blue Jays with right lat tightness, the team announced. As Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News point…

The Opener: Ramirez Milestone, Braves Clinch, Quintana Back - MLB Trade Rumors

With rain in the forecast, tonight’s Tigers vs. White Sox matchup has been moved up. The game will now start at 1:10 pm CT instead of 6:10 pm CT (h/t Chris McCoskey of the Detroit News). 1. Ramirez …

Yankees To Place Aaron Judge On IL With Calf Strain - mlbtraderumors.com

6:49pm: Max Schuemann will be recalled in a corresponding move, manager Aaron Boone tells reporters (relayed by Bryan Hoch of MLB.com). Boone declined to provide a timeline on Judge’s return. 4:23pm…

Green: Jared Young Has Full Use Of Extremities After Collision - MLB Trade Rumors

Tonight’s Mets-Phillies games featured one of the scariest injuries of the 2026 season. New York first baseman Jared Young appeared to be knocked unconscious in a collision with pitcher Nolan McLean.…

A February DFA Trade Has Had A Big Impact On The 2026 Season

If you’re a regular reader of MLB Trade Rumors, you know that players are designated for assignment almost every day. Those players can sometimes end up on an...

Dodgers Notes: Snell, Sasaki, Walter - MLB Trade Rumors

The Dodgers got a bit of a scare when Blake Snell left tonight’s start in Cincinnati after one inning. The team announced that he’s dealing with left groin tightness. It doesn’t appear to be a serio…

Yankees Designate Oswaldo Cabrera For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors

The Yankees have designated infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment, the club announced Wednesday. His spot on the roster goes to right-hander Clarke Schmidt, who has been reinstated from…

Carlos Correa Will Not Return To Astros This Season - mlbtraderumors.com

Astros manager Joe Espada has informed reporters, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that infielder Carlos Correa will not be coming off the injured list to rejoin the Astros this year. Accordi…

Reds Not Expected To Make Leadership Changes

It’s been a dismal season for the Reds, but it doesn’t sound as though fans should brace for sweeping changes in the front office or the dugout. President o...

White Sox Designate José Urquidy For Assignment

The White Sox announced that left-hander Noah Schultz has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte. Right-hander José Urquidy has been designated for assignment a...

Marlins Activate Xavier Edwards, Place Owen Caissie On 10-Day IL

The Marlins activated second baseman Xavier Edwards from the 10-day injured list today. Edwards will take the roster spot vacated by outfielder Owen Caissie, wh...

Red Sox Activate Willson Contreras, Place Anthony Seigler On 10-Day IL

The Red Sox announced that first baseman Willson Contreras has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Infielder Anthony Seigler has been placed on the 10-...

Athletics Activate Shea Langeliers - MLB Trade Rumors

The A’s reinstated Shea Langeliers from the 15-day IL ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Mariners. The All-Star catcher has been out since late July with a torn meniscus in his right knee. Infie…

Pirates Place Braxton Ashcraft On 15-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors

5:30PM: In a correction, Mackey writes that the Pirates are still hopeful Ashcraft can be activated from the IL before season’s end. 4:40PM: The Pirates announced that right-hander Braxton Ashcraft …

Dodgers To Place Shohei Ohtani On 15-Day IL - MLB Trade Rumors

After being in and out of the lineup over the past week, Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is landing on the injured list, manager Dave Roberts told reporters last night. Ohtani has been working thr…

Dodgers To Promote Josue De Paula - MLB Trade Rumors

The Dodgers are bringing up top outfield prospect Josue De Paula, reports Alden González of ESPN. L.A. is off tomorrow, so the move won’t be made official until Friday’s series opener in Miami. The …

Red Sox Notes: Crochet, Houck, Slaten, - MLB Trade Rumors

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet and right-hander Tanner Houck are both hoping to make it back to the mound this season, likely as relievers, per Tim Healey of the Boston Globe. Crochet is throwing a bull…

Bryce Elder To Miss 3-4 Weeks Due To Knee Surgery - MLB Trade Rumors

Braves manager Walt Weiss informed reporters, including Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, that right-hander Bryce Elder had knee surgery today and will need about three to four weeks o…

Yankees Activate Aaron Judge From 60-Day Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors

After over three months on the injured list, Aaron Judge is back in action. The Yankees announced that Judge has been reinstated from the 60-day IL, in advance of New York’s game with the Rockies on…

Shohei Ohtani Not Likely To Pitch Again In 2026 - MLB Trade Rumors

It has been over two months since Shohei Ohtani last threw a pitch in a big league game, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts downplayed the idea that Ohtani would be able to return to the mound before 2…