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Cubs Reinstate Cabrera from IL to Bolster Bullpen, Thornton Placed on List — 20hThe Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list and moved Trent Thornton to the 15-day IL with a left ankle sprain, moving Cabrera to the bullpen for the rest of the season and potentially postseason help. Cabrera, who has a 5.68 ERA across 76 innings this year and has battled multiple injuries, will be used in low-leverage relief as the Cubs continue to manage a pitching-strapped roster.

Sam Okafor Cabrera's numbers this year don't inspire much but a new arm in the bullpen might ease some late-season pressure.

Rangers Activate Jung, Eovaldi in 6-2 Win — 16hTexas Rangers activated Josh Jung from the injured list and Nathan Eovaldi from the 15-day IL as they push for a playoff run, with Jung sparking a 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks and Eovaldi working multi-inning relief after his elbow inflammation return. The team outlined Jung’s versatile role (DH or third base) and Eovaldi’s potential as an opener or long reliever as they navigate the stretch run.

Tigers’ Sears Expected for Spot Start — 1dThe Detroit Tigers plan for left-hander Andrew Sears to start Saturday against the Colorado Rockies as a spot start while Jack Flaherty returns from the IL, with Keider Montero on paternity leave creating a temporary rotation shuffle. Sears has shown potential in limited MLB action, turning a possible temporary move into a broader rotation consideration for the Tigers going forward.

Priya Raman Giving Sears more looks makes sense but rushing him into the long term plans feels risky right now.

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Dodgers turn to Wrobleski as Ohtani injury status remains unclear — Sep 6, 2026Justin Wrobleski will start the Dodgers’ series finale against the Nationals, marking his return to the rotation amid a spate of recent lineup changes and Shohei Ohtani’s unresolved injuries. The team has been managing rest days and potential IL placement for Ohtani, while Wrobleski’s past rough stretch and IL stint color the matchup as they weigh roster moves and bullpen plans.

Jared Kim Wrobleski's had a rocky year but give the kid a shot, everyone deserves a second chance after an IL stint.

Brewers place Anderson on injured list, recall Sproat from Triple-A — 5dMilwaukee placed Grant Anderson on the 15-day IL with right biceps inflammation and recalled Brandon Sproat to bolster a stretched bullpen; Sproat will handle long-relief duties as Anderson recovers, as the Brewers push for the postseason with a strong lead in the NL Central and a heavy late-season schedule.

Mariners activate Cooper Criswell as bullpen faces late-season squeeze — Aug 31, 2026Cooper Criswell has been activated from the 60-day injured list after a shoulder strain, returning to help Seattle’s bullpen following rehab outings. The club also shuffled the roster by promoting Lazaro Montes and placing Nick Davila on the 15-day IL, with Colt Emerson moved to the 60-day IL as part of the ongoing bullpen and roster adjustments.

Dana Whitfield Montes finally gets his shot, curious to see if the bat translates right away at this level.

Padres place Sheets, Rengifo on 10-day IL — Aug 30, 2026The San Diego Padres placed Gavin Sheets on the 10-day injured list with a left foot sprain and Luis Rengifo on the 10-day IL with a right knee sprain, while recalling Sung-Mun Song and activating Samad Taylor to bolster the roster. The injuries come as San Diego competes for the final NL wild-card spot.

Marlins evaluate Pete Fairbanks after nerve irritation — Aug 25, 2026Miami Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks suffered nerve irritation and paralysis-like symptoms in his throwing arm, prompting re-evaluation and a potential IL stint as the team battles in a playoff race. Reports indicate this could test the bullpen depth as Fairbanks has endured a down season and previously dealt with similar issues in May, raising concerns about his availability for Miami’s late-season push.

Marte Nearing Return Amid Drama Before Phillies Series — Aug 24, 2026The Arizona Diamondbacks are hopeful Ketel Marte will be activated from the 10-day IL soon as he rehabs a knee injury at Salt River Fields, with a tentative return around late August ahead of a critical Phillies series and a postseason push. The team has stressed giving Marte space to re-emerge and has faced ongoing clubhouse tension following his earlier absence and restricted-list stint.

Jared Jones' slider and Konnor Griffin's return power Pirates past Angels — Sep 5, 2026Jared Jones dominated over six innings with a heavy slider, totaling nine strikeouts and allowing just three hits to lift the Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Angels and keep Pittsburgh’s wild-card push alive. Konnor Griffin returned from the IL and scored the go-ahead run on Jake Mangum’s double as Pittsburgh’s bullpen closed out the shutout amid the Angels’ slide.

Derek Foss games are stressful to watch but that's a total team win. Every part of the roster showed up for this one.

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Blue Jays' playoff push clouded by four new injury concerns — Sep 5, 2026The Toronto Blue Jays, despite a late-season playoff push, face a battered rotation with multiple injuries and troubling updates on several veterans, including Cody Ponce’s distant return, Patrick Corbin’s season-long outlook, Luis Urias’s reinjury, and Jameson Taillon’s likely IL stint after his latest start. Still, they have steadied with series wins over the Royals and others, leaning on resilient performances and minor-depth reinforcements as they chase a playoff berth.

Nicole Hardy Corbin's season basically over and Ponce still a ways out... rotation is held together with tape at this point.

Red Sox place Willson Contreras on IL, turn to hot-hitting Gasper — Aug 30, 2026The Red Sox placed Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after he exited Sunday's game with tightness, sidelining him for at least 10 days and prompting the recall of Mickey Gasper to handle first-base duties. With Contreras's production slipping while he played through the issue, Boston may lean on Gasper and Nick Sogard at first as he recovers.

Cardinals Place Wetherholt on 10-Day IL — Aug 30, 2026The St. Louis Cardinals placed rookie JJ Wetherholt on the 10-day injured list with right wrist tendinitis, promoting César Prieto to the big league club. Wetherholt, a top leadoff contributor who had a .242 average with 17 homers and 48 RBIs this season, leaves a notable gap in both defense and lineup as the team contends for late-season results and his potential Rookie of the Year case.

Mariners place Hancock on 15-day IL, shuffle rotation — Aug 30, 2026Seattle Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain, retroactive to Aug. 29, sidelining him for at least 15 days and triggering rotation reshuffles as Bryce Miller shifts between bullpen and rotation. Seattle recalled reliever Nick Davila to fill Hancock’s roster spot while Miller’s future in the rotation remains in question after a rough stretch, with Hancock’s breakout season and career-best numbers underscoring the loss.

Hyungil Lee Plans South Korea Finance Minister NominationPolitics — Aug 30, 2026South Korea is reshaping its cabinet with multiple nominations: Hyungil Lee is set for the role of deputy prime minister and finance minister candidate, Kang Shincheol nominated as minister of national defense, and Lee So-young nominated to lead SMEs and startups. In addition, Hong Jisun is named minister of land and Lee Soyoung is appointed minister of SMEs, while Lee Hyung-il is acting as minister of economy and finance to steady policy amid global volatility.

Braves release Kyle Farmer, activate Yastrzemski from IL — Jul 21, 2026The Atlanta Braves released veteran infielder Kyle Farmer after activating outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the injured list, trimming Farmer from the roster following a limited, injury-interrupted tenure. Farmer, a 10-year veteran with modest production, could become a free agent if he clears waivers, while Yastrzemski returns to the lineup after a stint on the 10-day IL.

Athletics Tyler Soderstrom to undergo season-ending hip surgery — Aug 19, 2026Athletics outfielder Tyler Soderstrom is set to have season-ending hip surgery for a left hip impingement after being placed on the 10-day IL. The decision followed a specialist visit, and he will miss the remainder of the season.

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Diamondbacks place Soroka on IL amid pitching woes — Aug 23, 2026The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the injured list with right arm inflammation after a tough start, adding to a season plagued by prior glute and elbow injuries. With the rotation thinned by multiple sidelined starters, Arizona is hoping for a quick return and a push toward the playoffs, eyeing a potential reinstatement in early September.

Rockies place Freeland on 15-day IL with cervical radiculopathy — Aug 24, 2026The Colorado Rockies placed left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list with a pinched nerve in his neck, retroactive to last Friday, and recalled right-hander Mason Adams from Triple-A Albuquerque to join the rotation. Freeland, who also dealt with shoulder issues earlier this season, is 4-10 with a 6.37 ERA, and Adams will make his major league debut to fill the rotation vacancy.

Pope Tests Negative for Coronavirus, Italy Report SaysReporting — Mar 3, 2020Pope Francis, who canceled a Lent retreat for the first time in his papacy because he is suffering from a cold, has tested negative for coronavirus, the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero reported on Tuesday. Vatican…

Orioles Activate Basallo From IL For Yankees — Aug 19, 2026The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the injured list for the game against the New York Yankees, returning after a shoulder injury and reclaiming the role as the clubs' top catcher after the team traded Adley Rutschman. Narváez will start at catcher with Basallo at first base and Pete Alonso at designated hitter, and Basallo is hitting .241 with 16 home runs and 46 RBIs this season.

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson out for 2026 season — Aug 20, 2026Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is likely to miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a left shoulder injury, with an IL move and a Sacramento evaluation looming and a possible surgery in the offseason. His absence, coming after a string of injuries and a historic error-free stretch, compounds a winless season for the A's and opens the door for in-house replacements like Alika Williams as they look toward 2027.

Twins' Austin Martin on 10-Day IL — Aug 16, 2026The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Austin Martin on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after injuring himself chasing a fly ball in Sunday’s loss to Philadelphia, with MRI results to determine severity. Catcher Alex Jackson was recalled to take his roster spot, enabling strategic shifts such as using Ryan Jeffers at designated hitter.

Kikuchi Rejoins Angels Rotation vs Rangers — Aug 23, 2026The Angels reinstated left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the 60-day injured list to start against the Texas Rangers, after a rehab stint that yielded a 15.63 ERA in four minor-league outings and seven major-league starts prior to the IL. To clear roster space for Kikuchi, the club designated veteran Michael Fulmer for assignment, adding a veteran presence to a rotation that had been fueled by younger pitchers but will be watched closely as Kikuchi’s return from shoulder inflammation unfolds.

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