The Rangers are signing free agent reliever Declan Cronin to a two-year minor league contract, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Cronin underwent Tommy John surgery last month and will miss next season, so this is about adding bullpen depth for 2027. Cronin reunites with former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker, who’ll take over the Texas dugout next season. He led Miami … [Read more...] about Rangers, Declan Cronin Agree To Two-Year Minor League Deal
Orioles Notes: Suarez, Mountcastle, Center Field
Orioles right-hander Albert Suárez is scheduled for an MRI tomorrow after suffering a season-ending elbow injury, writes Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. That should determine whether the 35-year-old is in danger of any kind of surgery. This was a lost year for Suárez, who’d been a surprisingly valuable part of the 2024 pitching staff. The journeyman started 24 of 32 appearances … [Read more...] about Orioles Notes: Suarez, Mountcastle, Center Field
MLBTR Chat Transcript
Mark P The Weekend Chat (postseason edition) is here! We’ll take a minute for some questions to stack up, and then pitter patter, let’s get at ’er Phillie Phanatic If Phils lose does Thomson get fired? Mark P I’m not sure there’s anything that be pointed at as Thomson’s fault, in relation to why the Phillies aren’t able to get over the hump and win a title. But, with … [Read more...] about MLBTR Chat Transcript
Harrison Bader To Undergo Imaging For Groin Injury
The Phillies pulled outfielder Harrison Bader from Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers tonight due to what was at first described by the team has hamstring tightness, but manager Rob Thomson later relayed to reporters (including Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic) that the issue was actually groin tightness. Bader himself later spoke to reporters (including Tim Kelly of On … [Read more...] about Harrison Bader To Undergo Imaging For Groin Injury
D-Backs’ Tyler Locklear To Undergo Elbow, Shoulder Surgeries
Diamondbacks first baseman Tyler Locklear will undergo surgery on both his left elbow and shoulder later this month, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The rookie suffered a ligament tear in his elbow and a labrum injury in his shoulder. The procedures make it likely that Locklear will open the 2026 season on the injured list. John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM reports that … [Read more...] about D-Backs’ Tyler Locklear To Undergo Elbow, Shoulder Surgeries