The Phillies acquired non-roster infielder Donovan Walton from the Mets for cash considerations. The deal was announced by Philly’s Triple-A affiliate in Lehigh Valley, where Walton was assigned. He was not on New York’s 40-man roster and therefore will not occupy an immediate roster spot with Philadelphia. Walton, a lefty-hitting utility player, signed a minor league contract … [Read more...] about Mets Trade Donovan Walton To Phillies
Giants Exercise 2026 Option On Manager Bob Melvin
The Giants have exercised their 2026 club option on manager Bob Melvin, per a team announcement. He’d previously been in the final guaranteed season of his contract. “Having the chance to work alongside Bob every day, we’re really fortunate to have such an experienced leader and one of the most well-respected managers in baseball,” Giants president of baseball operations Buster … [Read more...] about Giants Exercise 2026 Option On Manager Bob Melvin
Astros Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List With Fractured Rib
The Astros announced Monday that star shortstop Jeremy Peña has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a “small” fracture in one of his left ribs. The team has not yet provided a timetable for Peña’s expected return. A corresponding move will not be announced until later in the day, the team added. Peña was hit with a pitch in the ribs by Cubs rookie Cade Horton this … [Read more...] about Astros Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List With Fractured Rib
White Sox Place Luis Robert Jr. On 10-Day Injured List
The White Sox announced this afternoon that they’ve placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to June 26. Chicago will make a corresponding roster move prior to Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers, but will have just 25 players available for this afternoon’s game against the Giants. The fact that Robert … [Read more...] about White Sox Place Luis Robert Jr. On 10-Day Injured List
Dave Parker Passes Away
Hall-of-Famer Dave Parker passed away at age 74 today after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, as the Pirates announced just prior to the start of today’s game. The sad news comes less than a month before Parker was officially set to be inducted into Cooperstown, as Parker and Dick Allen (like Parker, a former MVP and seven-time All-Star) were voted into the Hall by the … [Read more...] about Dave Parker Passes Away