Articles by Darragh McDonald
Like many teams, the Padres arenβt firmly in buyer or seller status as the August 3 deadline approaches. They are 48-48 and 3.5 games back of a playoff spot in the National League. Kevin Acee of The...
The 2026 Home Run Derby takes place tonight at 7pm Central as part of the 2026 All-Star festivities in Philadelphia. The field of eight consists of
This yearβs format will be notably different than...
The Athletics announced that pitching coach Scott Emerson has been relieved of his duties. Bullpen coach Dan Hubbs will take over on an interim basis for the remainder of the campaign.
Emerson got hοΏ½...
The Mets announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Zack Short and recalled right-hander Tobias Myers. In corresponding moves, right-hander Dan Hammer has been designated for assignmοΏ½...
The Cardinals have locked up their rookie infielder. The team announced today that they have signed JJ Wetherholt to an eight-year extension that runs through 2034. That means it buys out what would οΏ½...
The Dodgers announced that Shohei Ohtani will not be making his start as scheduled this evening due to irritation in his left knee. He will continue to serve as the designated hitter through this weeοΏ½...
The Marlins are the hottest team in baseball and they apparently want to keep it that way. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the club is likely to make some additions ahead of the August 3 dοΏ½...
One of the best careers of this era of baseball is winding down. Justin Verlander announced that he will retire at the end of the current season. Earlier today, Verlander was selected as a βlegend p...
The Twins announced that they have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with a right hip strain, retroactive to July 6th. Fellow outfielder Alan Roden has been recalled in the coοΏ½...
Royals left-hander Kris Bubic is still not close to rejoining the team. He has been on a rehab assignment but, per the MLB.com injury tracker, was scratched from his next scheduled game. He received οΏ½...
