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Submit Your Questions For This Week’s Episode Of The MLBTR Podcast On the MLB Trade Rumors podcast, we regularly answer questions from our readers and listeners, though it’s been a long time. Due to a busy offseason with lots to talk about, we haven’t asked our listeners for questions since October. Now that camps have been open for about three weeks, the newsflow has slowed, so […]

02.03.2026 17:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Padres’ Blake Hunt Shut Down Due To Oblique Injury The Padres recently shut down catcher Blake Hunt due to an oblique injury, as reported by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Hunt’s exact timeline for return to action isn’t currently known, but he figures to be sidelined for the foreseeable future. The 27-year-old was a second-round pick by the Padres back in 2017 […]

02.03.2026 15:40 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

The Opener: Valdez, Extensions, Free Agents Here are three things we’re keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Valdez to make Tigers debut: Tigers fans will get their first glimpse of newly-signed southpaw Framber Valdez on the mound for Detroit today, as he’s set to start the club’s Spring Training game against the Braves later […]

02.03.2026 14:37 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The #Mets, #BlueJays, #Braves, #SFGiants, #Astros, #Rangers, #STLCards, #Mariners, #Nationals, #Brewers, #Yankees, and many other topics were discussed during the MLBTR live chat. Read the transcript:
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02.03.2026 04:24 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Latest On Merrill Kelly, Corbin Carroll The Diamondbacks have already had to deal with an unwelcome number of injury scares to key players, though Sunday’s news brought some optimism that Merrill Kelly and Corbin Carroll could both still be a part of the Opening Day roster. Right at the very start of Spring Training, Carroll underwent surgery to fix a broken […]

02.03.2026 04:14 — 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

For the second straight year, #Padres reliever Bryan Hoeing will begin the season on the injured list:
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02.03.2026 03:22 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

ICYMI yesterday, several #SFGiants players are dealing with minor injuries:
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02.03.2026 02:17 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Alex Verdugo returns to the NL West on a minors deal with the #Padres:
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02.03.2026 01:05 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2

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02.03.2026 00:41 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Rangers Notes: Jung, Foscue, Church A pair of injuries have hit the Rangers’ infield mix, as both third baseman Josh Jung and former top prospect Justin Foscue will be out of action for at least the next 10 days. Manager Skip Schumaker told reporters (including MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry) that an MRI revealed that Jung has a Grade 1 adductor strain, […]

02.03.2026 00:11 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Oli Marmol's new extension will keep him in the #STLCards' dugout through at least the 2028 season:
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01.03.2026 22:58 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 4 📌 1

Cubs Claim Ben Cowles The Cubs have brought Ben Cowles back to Wrigleyville, as the team announced that the infielder has been claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays. In a corresponding move, right-hander Shelby Miller was moved to Chicago’s 60-day injured list. More to come…

01.03.2026 22:05 — 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 2

The #Phillies are looking for a specific type of rotation help, likely an arm with minor league options:
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01.03.2026 21:58 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

Padres Shut Bryan Hoeing Down With Elbow Discomfort Padres right-hander Bryan Hoeing is likely to miss the start of the season, according to a report from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Per Acee, Hoeing is dealing with some discomfort in his throwing elbow and has been shut down by San Diego as a result. Acee added that pitching coach Ruben Niebla […]

01.03.2026 21:35 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

Padres Sign Alex Verdugo To Minor League Deal The Padres have signed outfielder Alex Verdugo to a minor league contract, the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee reports. Verdugo has been a free agent since he was released by the Braves last July. More to come…

01.03.2026 21:13 — 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 11

Cubs Notes: Steele, Busch, Long Cubs fans got some exciting news today about the status of left-hander Justin Steele. Steele himself told reporters (including Mark Gonzales) earlier today that he has reached the point in his rehab where he no longer needs to visit with Dr. Keith Meister, who performed Steele’s UCL revision surgery last year. Gonzales adds that Steele […]

01.03.2026 19:57 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Grae Kessinger Sidelined By “Significant” Hamstring Injury Mets infielder Grae Kessinger is dealing with what manager Carlos Mendoza described as “a pretty significant injury” to his hamstring, as relayed by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Feinsand adds that Mendoza indicated surgery is “on the table” for Kessinger and that his recovery timeline will be at least eight to twelve weeks. The news is […]

01.03.2026 18:31 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1

Thomas White Suffers Oblique Strain Left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White is dealing with a grade one strain of his right oblique that will preclude him from appearing in further Spring Training games, according to a report from Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Louis Addeo-Weiss of Fish On First added that, according to manager Clayton McCullough, White felt some discomfort during […]

01.03.2026 16:35 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Cardinals Extend Oli Marmol The Cardinals and manager Oli Marmol have agreed to a two-year contract extension, according to a report from Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Marmol was entering the final year of his contract in 2026 but now figures to remain in St. Louis for the 2027 and ’28 seasons, with a club option for […]

01.03.2026 14:06 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 2

NL West Notes: Devers, Bader, Song The Giants are banged up this spring. The club released a handful of injury updates regarding a few notable names on Saturday. The highest-profile player on the list was Rafael Devers, who is dealing with a left hamstring injury. The slugger will be sidelined for the next two to four days, as relayed by multiple […]

01.03.2026 04:48 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Narrowing Down The Closer Options In Texas The Rangers and White Sox were the only teams in the league last season that failed to have a reliever record double-digit saves. Jhoan Duran and David Bednar each did it with two different teams. The 43-win Rockies had multiple pitchers lock down 10+ games. Texas finished the year tied for 22nd in saves with […]

01.03.2026 04:04 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Red Sox Notes: Anthony, Casas, Crawford Red Sox fans shielded their eyes on Friday when outfielders Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela slammed into each other during a Spring Training game against the Braves. Fortunately, both players avoided serious injury, reports Tim Healey of MassLive.com. “[Anthony is a] really big guy,” Rafaela said. “Hits hard too … I just was hoping he’s […]

01.03.2026 02:08 — 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Latest On The Phillies’ Pitching Pursuits The Phillies have long been known to be keeping an eye out for starting pitching depth in order to fortify their rotation, particularly given that Zack Wheeler is expected to open the year on the injured list. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski spoke to reporters (including Todd Zolecki of MLB.com) earlier today about the […]

01.03.2026 00:50 — 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Marlins Notes: Stowers, Arquette, Pauley The Marlins had a bit of an injury scare regarding star outfielder Kyle Stowers today, as he was scratched from his scheduled appearance in the Miami lineup today due to hamstring tightness. As noted by Christina De Nicola of MLB.com, manager Clayton McCullough told reporters this afternoon that imaging on Stowers had revealed a “very […]

28.02.2026 22:48 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

Josh Hader Still Uncertain For Astros’ Opening Day Roster A bout of biceps inflammation in late January set Josh Hader back in his offseason prep, and has continued to limit the Astros closer during Spring Training. Hader’s throwing has been limited to games of catch, and Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara) that Hader would continue on this […]

28.02.2026 20:55 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

An injury scare for the #Rockies' starting center fielder:
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28.02.2026 20:30 — 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

Mariners Notes: Miller, Crawford, Labrada General manager Justin Hollander updated reporters (including Seattle Sports’ Shannon Drayer and MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer) about some injury situations in the Mariners’ camp, including some side soreness for Bryce Miller. The right-hander reported some discomfort on his left side on Thursday, and a subsequent MRI revealed inflammation. Miller received a PRP shot and will be […]

28.02.2026 20:03 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

Starling Marte's long wait in free agency is over, as the veteran agrees to a deal with the #Royals:
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28.02.2026 19:10 — 👍 17 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 2

Blake Snell won't be ready for Opening Day, plus some other injury notes from the #Dodgers' camp:
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28.02.2026 18:13 — 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 3

Phillies Notes: Wheeler, Kerkering, Stott Zack Wheeler threw a 21-pitch bullpen on Thursday, making the first time that the Phillies ace had thrown a BP since undergoing thoracic outlet surgery in September. Wheeler and Phils manager Rob Thomson each told reporters (including The Athletic’s Charlotte Varnes) that Wheeler threw only fastballs and sinkers at about 85 percent effort, which is […]

28.02.2026 17:58 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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