FLUSHING, N.Y., July 26, 2024 – The New York Mets today announced they have acquired RHP Ryne Stanek from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas. Stanek will join the major league team and a corresponding roster move will be announced later. In 46 games this

OAKLAND, Calif. — Alex Wood had successful left shoulder arthroscopic surgery with Dr. Tim Kremchek at Beacon Orthopedics in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Kremcheck performed an extensive labral debridement procedure and Alex will be out for the remainder of the season.

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed center fielder Theo Gillen, the No. 18 overall selection in the 2024 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Gillen, 18, hit .415 with four doubles, six triples, 7 HR, 30 RBI, 38 runs and 29 stolen bases as a senior in 2024. He earned

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s reinstated right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn from the 60-day injured list and optioned left-handed pitcher Hogan Harris to Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced today. Blackburn was 3-2 with a 4.11 ERA and .678 opponents OPS in eight starts when he was placed on the

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher Jackson Baumeister, outfielder Matthew Etzel and infielder Mac Horvath from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin and cash considerations. Baumeister, 22, went 1-3 with a 3.06 ERA (70.2IP, 24ER) and 91 strikeouts in 18 starts for Class-A Aberdeen.

The Orioles today announced that they have acquired right-handed pitcher ZACH EFLIN and cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher JACKSON BAUMEISTER, minor league infielder/outfielder MAC HORVATH, and minor league outfielder MATTHEW ETZEL. Eflin, 30, is 5-7 with a 4.09 ERA (50 ER/110.0

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired OF Jonatan Clase and C Jacob Sharp from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for RHP Yimi García. Clase has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. Additionally, RHP Zach Pop has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will be active for tonight’s game. Clase, 22, has

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chicago Cubs today selected catcher Christian Bethancourt from Triple-A Iowa and placed catcher Tomás Nido on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain (retroactive to July 25). To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Ben Brown has been transferred to the

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that three Minor League players have been suspended. St. Louis Cardinals Minor League pitcher Kener Perez, who is currently on their Dominican Summer League roster, has received a 56-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance in

Prior to tonight’s game against the Cleveland Guardians, the Phillies returned right-handed pitcher Michael Rucker from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and reinstated him from the 60-day injured list. Additionally, outfielder Austin Hays has reported to the club and will be active for tonight’s game. Phillies President of

The Toronto Blue Jays have made the following roster moves:

• RHP Yerry Rodríguez has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will be active for tonight’s game
• RHP Ryan Burr has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have signed their first-round pick, Walker Janek, from their 2024 MLB Draft class. Houston has now signed nine players from their 2024 MLB Draft class and three non-drafted free agents. The announcement was made by Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino. Janek, 21,

BOSTON, MA – The Red Sox today announced special events and enhancements for the second half of the season that will begin this homestand against the New York Yankees through the remainder of the regular season. Added Cultural and Identity Celebrations Building on the club’s effort to make Fenway Park

The Orioles today announced that they have acquired right-handed pitcher SERANTHONY DOMÍNGUEZ and outfielder CRISTIAN PACHE from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for outfielder AUSTIN HAYS. Domínguez, 29, is 3-2 with one save and a 4.75 ERA (19 ER/36.0 IP), with 32 hits (6 HR), 22 total runs allowed, 12

The Phillies have acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made the announcement. Hays, 29, slashed .255/.316/.395 with a 106 OPS+ in 63 games for Baltimore this season. In 72 plate

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today acquired left-handed pitcher James Paxton from the Los Angeles Dodgers, in exchange for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar. To make room for Paxton on the 40-Man Roster, the Red Sox transferred right-handed pitcher Bryan Mata to the 60-Day Injured List. Paxton, 35, is 8-2

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers traded left-handed pitcher James Paxton to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar. Bolivar, 17, is hitting .270 with three homers and 19 RBI with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox. The Palo Negro, Venezuelan native signed with

DETROIT, MI – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned infielder Royce Lewis from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day Injured List. Lewis, who missed the club’s last 16 games with a right adductor strain, played in two games on rehab assignment this week with

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today announced they have agreed to terms with nine more players from the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, including fourth round infielder Ty Southisene from Basic High School (Nev.) and 11th round outfielder Eli Lovich from Blue Valley West High School (Kan.). The Cubs have now

ATLANTA (July 26, 2024) – For the second year in a row, the Atlanta Braves have been named the ‘Best Overall Production in Baseball’ by the Information Display & Entertainment Association (IDEA). The IDEA Golden Matrix Award for ‘Best Overall Production in Baseball’ represents the best game presentation in baseball

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher Brody Hopkins, outfielder Aidan Smith and a player to be named later from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Randy Arozarena. Hopkins, 22, is 4-3 with a 2.90 ERA (83.2IP, 27ER), 95 strikeouts, 40 walks, a 1.22 WHIP and only two

MIAMI – The Miami Marlins today announced that the team has acquired top prospects INF Deyvison (day-vee-son) De Los Santos and OF Andrew Pintar from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for LHP A.J. Puk. De Los Santos, 21, is rated as the sixth-best prospect in the Diamondbacks system per Baseball

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired LHP A.J. Puk (PUCK) from the Miami Marlins in exchange for INF Deyvison De Los Santos and OF Andrew Pintar. To make room on the 40-man roster, LHP Joe Jacques was designated for assignment. A.J. Puk MLB.com LHP │ B/T: L/L │ Age: 29 (April 25,

HOUSTON, Texas – The Astros return to Minute Maid Park for their first homestand of the second half of the season. The nine-game homestand sees the Astros host the Los Angeles Dodgers, July 26-28, Pittsburgh Pirates, July 29-31 and the Tampa Bay Rays, Aug. 2-4. Highlights of the homestand include