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Cubs Put Ethan Roberts on IL After Freak Finger Cut as Bullpen Skews Left

Chicago now leans on left-handers, narrowing matchup options for the next week to 10 days.

Orioles Acquire Johnathan Rodriguez From Guardians for RHP Carter Rustad

Giants Re-Sign Joey Lucchesi to Minor League Deal

Luke Weaver Brings Yankees Bag to Mets Camp, Drawing Online Ribbing

Guardians Bring Back Kolby Allard on Minor League Deal With Spring Invite

Garrett Whitlock Commits to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Yankees Activate Ryan Yarbrough, Recall J.C. Escarra for September Depth

Dodgers Put Alex Vesia on 15-Day IL With Oblique Strain After Snell’s Return

Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes Goes on 15-Day Injured List with Elbow Inflammation

Yankees Sign Ryan Yarbrough to Bolster Injury-Depleted Pitching Staff

Texas Rangers Sign Reliever Jacob Webb to One-Year Deal

Edwin Díaz Returns to Seattle, Reflects on Career and Successor

Multiple MLB Teams Compete for Marlins' All-Star Closer Tanner Scott