Boston Red Sox infielder Trevor Story is targeting a minor league rehab assignment within the next week or two, which could position him for a September return during the heat of the postseason race, according to statements made by the player. Story has been sidelined since May 14 following a sports hernia injury that required … Read more
With the Major League Baseball trade deadline hours away on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, contenders and sellers are reshaping rosters. The Mariners weigh high-end starting pitching, the Rangers field calls on their entire roster, and the Red Sox focus heavily on shortstop. Major League Baseball front offices faced a frantic final stretch on Monday, Aug. … Read more
According to interviews conducted for The Franchise, pitcher Kevin Gausman came within a single flight connection of signing with the New York Mets during his 2021 free agency before ultimately inking a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. The near-miss highlights how close the veteran right-hander was to bypassing Canada entirely, a trajectory that manager … Read more
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will pitch out of the bullpen during the team’s series against the Rangers, according to manager Joe Espada. The decision follows Imai’s short outing Monday against the Angels in Anaheim, where he recorded only two outs and saw his season ERA climb to 5.83 over 58 2/3 innings across 15 … Read more
Major league baseball trade deadline dynamics shift rapidly as interim manager Andy Green confirms that talks involving starting pitcher Freddy Peralta have reached a critical threshold, according to multiple league sources. The front office pulled Peralta from his scheduled start against the Marlins as serious negotiations advance, setting off a flurry of expected roster moves … Read more
Baltimore acquired veteran catcher Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Minor League right-hander Zane Barnhart, according to team announcements. The trade addresses an immediate depth need for the Orioles while starting catchers Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo remain on the injured list with wrist and shoulder inflammation. Trade Details and Roster Impact … Read more
The San Diego Padres are trending toward buying at the Trade Deadline following a five-game winning streak that culminated in a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies, according to reports from Petco Park. With the deadline looming on Monday at 3 p.m. PT and the National League Wild Card race tightening into a seven-way battle … Read more
New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has returned to the cleanup spot for the first time since April, effectively opening his Trade Deadline showcase ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, according to team reports. Despite facing months of injury setbacks and trade speculation, Robert stated through an interpreter that he wants to remain in … Read more
Visiting all 30 Major League Baseball home ballparks requires meticulous planning, according to British Airways long-haul pilot James Rowlands, who completed a 22-year stadium-visiting journey at Tropicana Field during a 1-0 Tampa Bay Rays win. Rowlands achieved the milestone at age 53 after starting his quest at Yankee Stadium in 2004, relying on a career … Read more
Toronto Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease pitched a complete-game, one-hit shutout on 120 pitches, defeating the Boston Red Sox 6-0 at Fenway Park after carrying a perfect game through four innings and a no-hitter through five, according to Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy. The dominant pitching performance overshadowed an uncharacteristic outing from Boston starter … Read more