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Dodgers call up infielder Alex Freeland as offense continues to slump
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— Aug 31, 2026
The Dodgers promoted infielder Alex Freeland as September rosters expand, adding depth and versatility to the infield for a late-season push. The move could also enable more outfield usage for Tommy Edman amid the club’s offensive slump as LA contends for the NL West and a postseason run.
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Sogard homers, Red Sox beat Giants
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— Aug 23, 2026
Nick Sogard powered the Red Sox with a solo homer and multi-hit games, helping fuel a series sweep of the Giants and highlighting the team's growing middle-infield depth. Across the season he’s hitting .287/.401/.426 and has been central to Boston’s offense as the infield trio delivers strong production since July.
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Phillies Reinstate Banks From Injured List, Option Holman to Triple-A
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Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Tanner Banks was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Braves, returning from a left forearm strain and carrying an 0-4 record with a 7.14 ERA in 28 appearances. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, infielder Christian Cairo was designated for assignment, with Grant Holman optioned to Triple-A after his MLB debut and Cairo’s status noted as depth if unclaimed.
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Cairo gets DFA'd as the obvious roster casualty here, but the team still needs reliable infield depth if he clears waivers.
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Nationals edge Angels 4-3 while stranding five runners in scoring position
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Washington edged Los Angeles 4-3 as the Angels squandered scoring chances, while Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson is on pace to return from a left oblique strain with rehab games and a potential activation in Cincinnati; the Arizona Diamondbacks outlasted the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings to hold a half-game lead for the NL final playoff spot.
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Padres' Rengifo exits Rays game with knee sprain
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— Aug 29, 2026
Padres infielder Luis Rengifo left Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Rays with a right knee sprain and was carted off for further evaluation, with plans to fly back to San Diego for imaging. The 29-year-old, who has contributed a .291 average in 38 games since joining San Diego, represents a notable loss for a club contending for a wild-card spot.
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Athletics Rally Past Astros 7-6 in Rubber Match
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— Aug 23, 2026
The Oakland Athletics completed a dramatic comeback to defeat the Houston Astros 7-6, highlighted by Max Muncy’s go-ahead homer in the seventh after a six-run swing. They also prevailed 4-3 on another night, leveraging small-ball infield play to edge the Astros, signaling a versatile, momentum-shifting approach against Houston.
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Braves DFA Jorge Mateo as Kim Returns
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— Aug 9, 2026
Braves released Jorge Mateo after designating him for assignment to clear space for Ha-Seong Kim, ending his season with the club after contributing as a speed-and-defense option at shortstop. With Kim back from the IL and infield depth rebalanced by Jim Jarvis and Mauricio Dubon, Mateo becomes a free agent while Atlanta weighs its roster moves going forward.
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Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffers serious knee injury
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— Aug 9, 2026
Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffered a left knee injury at Triple-A Indianapolis, was carted off with an air cast, and faces a diagnosis that could affect his Rule 5 eligibility and future with the organization. The injury comes during a tough season for Johnson, while rival teams like Ji Hwan Bae have already moved on to new opportunities, highlighting ongoing infield upheaval across the Pirates’ landscape.
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Sox Acquire Curtis Mead for Connelly Early
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— Jul 26, 2026
The Boston Red Sox traded left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead in a Deadline-season swap, with Early headed to D.C. while Mead has been enjoying a career year for the Nationals, posting strong power and run production; reporters describe the move as addressing each team’s needs ahead of the deadline. The deal is corroborated by multiple outlets, noting Early’s 3.44 ERA over 17 starts and Mead’s .256/.351/.505 line with 17 home runs in 86 games this season.
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Ninomae Ina’nis’s celebratory post about Team ICY’s performance in the Shishidori Cup received overwhelmingly positive fan and teammate reactions with no meaningful opposition.
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Athletics rookie Kuroda-Grauer on IL after ruptured testicle
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— Jul 21, 2026
Athletics infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer sustained a ruptured testicle after fouling a ball off himself, underwent surgery, and was placed on the 10-day injured list with an expected extended absence, following a night that also featured his first MLB home run and strong early hitting numbers. The injury comes amid a challenging season for the A’s, who are already dealing with roster changes and durability concerns.
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Braves release Kyle Farmer, activate Yastrzemski from IL
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— Jul 21, 2026
The 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.
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MLB Star Skips Game To Honor Kirk
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— Sep 22, 2025
Matt Shaw wasn’t in the lineup Sunday as the Chicago Cubs faced off against the Cincinnati Reds — and it wasn’t for an injury, rest day, or roster shuffle. It was something much deeper. The 23-year-old infielder was in…
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