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Mariners Promote Top Hitting Prospect Michael Arroyo to Major Leagues

Seattle added the 21-year-old to evaluate his bat and versatility as the club clears roster spots late in a slipping season.

Jon Berti Retires After Eight MLB Seasons

Yankees Trade Veteran Catcher Christian Bethancourt to Pirates

Giants Promote Lefty Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson to Major Leagues

Okamoto Breaks Ohtani’s Japanese‑Born Rookie Home Run Record

Angels Place Jack Kochanowicz on 15-Day IL for Right Elbow Inflammation

Red Sox Acquire Lefty Joe La Sorsa From Pirates

Freddie Freeman Laughs Off Former Teammate’s Pickoff Attempts During Dodgers Win

Blue Jays Place Tommy Nance on 15-Day IL, Recall Adam Macko for Potential Debut

Giants’ Matt Wilkinson Shines in Double-A Debut After Patrick Bailey Trade

Cubs’ Palencia Nears Return After Rehab Outing With Gradual Role Planned

ITA Suspends Alexei Ramírez After Positive Test for Four Steroids at World Baseball Classic

White Sox Call Up Sam Antonacci, Rookie Singles in Debut

Orioles Recall Dean Kremer to Start vs. Diamondbacks

Royals Recall Luinder Avila for Brewers Start After Wacha Illness, Falter to IL

Two-Time Gold Glove Catcher Roberto Perez Retires After 10 MLB Seasons

Acuña Puts Venezuela Jersey, Gold Medal in Albies’ Locker After WBC Win

Alex Cora Predicts 30 Home Runs for Wilyer Abreu in 2026

Dodgers Sign LHP Logan Allen to Minor-League Deal Following WBC Stint

Record WBC Audience Caps Venezuela’s Title as MLB Weighs Midseason Shift