All articles tagged with #baseball
San Francisco placed Rafael Devers on the 60-day injured list with a core muscle injury and promoted Scott Bandura to replace him on both the 28- and 40-man rosters. Devers could undergo surgery after a visit with Dr. William Meyers, while Bandura—who had a breakout minor-league season (.320/.407/.488 with 34 steals)—will make his MLB debut as the Giants evaluate outfield options for 2027.
The Chicago White Sox announced the resignation of amateur scouting director Mike Shirley. The report did not provide a reason for his departure, and no replacement was announced at this time.
The Astros are weighing moving Carlos Correa to second base when he returns from left-ankle surgery, a plan that could pair him with Jeremy Peña at short and Isaac Paredes at third while Yordan Alvarez is in left, or place Correa at third with Peña at short and Altuve at second when Alvarez serves as the designated hitter. Correa has not played second professionally, but the team believes his baseball IQ could make him viable there; Altuve’s struggles at second are part of the consideration. A late-season trial, including live BP and a potential Triple-A rehab assignment if healthy, is being eyed in Seattle and Sacramento.
The Minnesota Twins promoted top outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul, lining him up for what should be his MLB debut against Cleveland’s Guardians. At 23, Rodriguez returns from a left thumb UCL surgery in May and has produced .272/.422/.490 with 11 homers in 258 minor-league PAs across three levels this season, though injuries have limited his pro action since 2021. He’s on the 40-man roster with two minor-league options burned, and the Twins could pursue a fourth option year if needed. Expect Rodriguez to contribute in right field or possibly DH as he gets his first majors experience.
The Rays announced the call-up of right-hander Brody Hopkins, with Alex Cook optioned to Triple-A and Michael Grove DFA to clear room on both the active and 40-man rosters. Hopkins, a 24-year-old former Mariners sixth-round pick, was part of the Randy Arozarena trade and has moved from starter to reliever in Triple-A Durham, posting better results as a reliever and flashing a high-velocity fastball with a plus breaking ball. Tampa Bay is weighing his bullpen potential and possibly future rotation use, and Hopkins—the younger brother of TJ Hopkins—becomes the second Hopkins brother to reach the majors.
Cody Bellinger hit a pivotal three-run homer in the second, lifting the Yankees to a 6-4 win over the Mets in the Subway Series at Yankee Stadium. Nolan McLean was tagged for five runs in five innings, while Carlos Rodón delivered his longest outing of the season. David Bednar earned a five-out save in the eighth, and Aaron Boone praised the crowd’s energy after a competitive Bronx matchup.
The Yankees jumped to a 3-run second inning thanks to Bellinger’s three-run homer and never trailed, ultimately holding on to beat the Mets 6-4. The Mets scratched across runs in the 1st, 2nd, and a ninth-inning homer by A. Ewing to close the gap, but a late rally wasn’t enough to overturn the early deficit.
The Phillies blew three late leads (ninth through the 11th), with baserunning missteps and bullpen struggles costing them as Ha-Seong Kim’s two-strike double completed a Braves comeback in the 11th to win 6-5. Justin Crawford and Luis Arraez had provided go-ahead hits in extras, but Philadelphia’s bullpen could not seal the win, dropping them five games back in the NL East despite Aaron Nola’s solid 6 1/3-inning outing.
Dodgers Digest’s prospect-focused roundup centers on Josue De Paula’s pending major-league debut, with deep looks at Tyler Gough and Jake Gelof and context on Dodgers’ farm depth after the Tarik Skubal trade, plus notes on bat speeds (including Shohei Ohtani’s decline) and how catcher framing and grips influence command, pulling in analyses from FanGraphs, Baseball Prospectus, Baseball America, The Athletic, ESPN, and more.
After months of playing through knee and bicep pain, Shohei Ohtani is headed to the injured list, ending his two-way stint with the Dodgers as he shifts to a pure-hitting role. With 16 regular-season games left, the Dodgers will call up top prospect Josue De Paula to debut Friday as the DH, while Ohtani serves a minimum 15-day IL stretch that won’t allow a return until Sept. 23, leaving questions about his timing and effectiveness for a postseason run; manager Dave Roberts admitted the decision should have come sooner.
Shea Langeliers opened a rehab stint with Triple-A Las Vegas, going 2-for-3 with a double in his first action back from knee surgery and likely serving as a DH for Oakland the rest of the season, while the A's balance his workload with Heim/Serven catching duties. In the minors, pitching prospect Jamie Arnold suffered intra-orbital and maxillary sinus fractures from a comebacker, ending his first pro season with a potential big-league look in 2027 after recovery, as Oakland navigates a front-office transition and a move to Las Vegas.
Pirates blank the White Sox 2-0 to complete the season sweep, with Jared Jones delivering six scoreless innings and Oneil Cruz homering and later adding an RBI single for insurance.
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Braxton Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 7) due to throwing-arm discomfort; Antwone Kelly was recalled to take his spot, and Ashcraft won’t pitch again in 2026 pending tests. He logged 165 1/3 innings with a 3.65 ERA and strong strikeout/walk metrics this season, a key component of a rotation that has exceeded expectations but leaves Pittsburgh five games back of the wild-card with a .500 finish in sight.
The Dodgers are calling up top prospect Josue De Paula to the majors for Friday’s game against the Marlins. The 21-year-old outfielder has slashed .303/.401/.547 with 27 homers and 31 steals in Double-A Tulsa this season and has not yet reached Triple-A; Los Angeles plans to give him starts against right-handed pitchers to evaluate his potential for October.
Milwaukee pulled away to an 8-6 win over Chicago after the Cubs’ late charge fell short; Chicago trailed 8-1 entering the ninth and plated five runs, but BJ Murray struck out with the tying run on deck. Cubs starter Kevin Gausman was uneven (4.0 IP, 8 hits, 6 earned runs) as Logan Henderson held the Cubs in check, and a ninth-inning misplay by Pedro Ramirez after a Palencia out allowed Brice Turang to score on William Contreras’ single, underscoring Chicago’s ongoing bullpen struggles.