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The Seattle Mariners have reinstated starting pitcher George Kirby from the 15-day injured list. After being diagnosed with shoulder inflammation during spring training, Kirby will make his season debut today against the Houston Astros. In a corresponding move, Troy Taylor was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. George Kirby Set for Season Debut Against Astros Kirby, a first-round … [Read more...] about Mariners Activate George Kirby, Set for Season Debut Today

According to a report from Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies will have Taijuan Walker strictly pitch out of the bullpen once Aaron Nola returns. Nola is currently on the injured list with an ankle injury. Mick Abel made a spot start on May 18. Walker then subsequently started on May 21 in place of Nola. Per Gelb’s report, the team would like to have Walker in … [Read more...] about Phillies Will Move Taijuan Walker To Bullpen Full Time, Per Report

Colorado man Timothy Roeckel was hit in the face by a foul ball during a Rockies home game against the New York Yankees on July 16, 2023. He suffered eye damage in his right eye and is now filing a lawsuit against the Rockies. He alleges that a flaw in the stadium’s design meant that he couldn’t see the foul ball coming. Furthermore, he alleges that the Rockies are on the hook … [Read more...] about Colorado Man Sues Rockies Over Alleged Stadium Hazard Injury

Raisel Iglesias has had a nice run as the Atlanta Braves closer since being acquired from the Los Angeles Angels at the 2022 trade deadline. In the last two years the Cuba native converted 67 out of 75 save chances with a 2.38 ERA. However, the wheels have seemingly come off in 2025. What is Wrong with Raisel Iglesias? The falloff was always inevitable for the 35-year-old, as … [Read more...] about Raisel Iglesias Has Fallen Off a Cliff This Year

After 50 games, catcher Hunter Goodman is the likeliest All-Star candidate for the Colorado Rockies. He is also emerging as the catcher of the future for the club. Goodman currently leads the Rockies in batting average (.282), RBI (31), OBP (.332), and hits (51). After playing 67 games in the outfield last season, the third-year player has taken his opportunity behind the plate … [Read more...] about Hunter Goodman Excelling at Catcher for Rockies