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Konnor Griffin Begins Double‑A Rehab, Expected to Be Eligible Sept. 4

A smooth tune‑up for his left‑ring‑finger injury reduces medical risk and forces an imminent 40‑man roster decision for the Pirates.

Yankees Sign Veteran Christian Bethancourt to Triple‑A Deal

Tigers' Bailey Horn Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

MLB and Players Locked in Standoff Over Mandatory 2028 Olympic Rule

Orioles Reinstate Adley Rutschman and Reject Trade Talk

Adolis García to Undergo Season-Ending Right Lat Surgery, Phillies Say

Tommy Kahnle Gives Red Sox a June 1 Ultimatum

Red Sox on Clock After Tommy Kahnle Exercises Upward-Mobility Clause

Red Sox Set Short-Term Plan for Outfield Logjam With Yoshida Back in Lineup

Padres Sale Narrows to Four Finalists as Pistons Owner Tom Gores Joins Bidding

Paul DeJong Declines Pre-Opening Day Opt-Out to Stay With Yankees

Rangers Sign LHP Jalen Beeks to One-Year Deal, Designate Alexis Díaz for Assignment

Yankees Keep Bellinger and Grisham as Cashman Lauds QO Value, Eye Right-Handed Bat

Pirates' McCutchen Standoff Deepens After 'Screwed Up' Admission

Dodgers Claim Ryan Fitzgerald From Twins, Add Andy Ibáñez to Bolster Infield Depth

Brewers Weigh Early Extension for Pat Murphy as Contract Nears Final Year

Imanaga’s Return Reframes Cubs’ Pitching Plans at Winter Meetings

Padres Rule Out Fernando Tatis Jr. Trade This Offseason Despite Ownership Exploring Sale

Mets Option Kodai Senga to Triple-A for Short Reset After Midseason Slide

Julio Urías Poised for MLB Return After Domestic Violence Suspension Ends