have checked in with Braves on a potential 1-for-1 swap of Freddie Freeman for Marc Olsen.LA has been impressed with Olsen, and has concern about Freeman’s recent play and long-term outlook as he turns 37 this year. Nothing imminent, but a situation to monitor.
Breaking: Detroit ace and two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow, manager A.J. Hinch said.Hinch did not give a timetable for Skubal's return, but procedures typically sideline players for two to three months
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Tarik Skubal was positioned to command a record-setting contract for a pitcher this coming offseason.
Now, that's in doubt after news the two-time Cy Young Award winner will have arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow.
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Breaking: Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has suffered a torn tendon in his left ankle and will miss the remainder of the season, he said Wednesday.
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Detroit left-hander Framber Valdez was suspended six games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday for intentionally throwing at Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story, while Tigers manager A.J. Hinch received a one-game ban.
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Matthew Boyd underwent successful surgery on his left meniscus after suffering an injury while playing with his kids and is set to miss at least a month, according to Cubs manager Craig Counsell.
Breaking: The Cleveland Guardians are acquiring two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey in a trade with the San Francisco Giants for the No. 29 pick in this year's draft and left-handed pitching prospect Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson, sources tell @JeffPassan
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BREAKING: The Phillies are finalizing a deal to acquire SP Jose Soriano in exchange for SS Bryson Stott and a prospect.
Soriano has been a Cy Young candidate for the entire season with a 6-2, 1.66 ERA and now he will join the an inconsistent Phillies team as they look to make the postseason.
Edwin Diaz is linked to illegal cockfights, per @USATODAY"It’s legal in Puerto Rico thank God. Otherwise I wouldn’t be here. I feel safe here. The cockfighting arena is like my home," said DiazA federal ban on cockfighting took effect in Puerto Rico in 2019