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Marlins pitcher Xzavion Curry went unclaimed on waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville after being designated for assignment to make room for catcher Rob Brantly. Acquired from the Guardians last summer, Curry has pitched three innings this season, allowing four runs on four hits with an average fastball of 90.5 MPH, down from previous years. With a 4.38 ERA over 150 MLB innings and the option to elect free agency, Curry may choose to...

Postgame, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discusses what he saw in Monday's 5-1 win over the Twins...Acuña making his markThe Mets saw a strong performance from Luisangel Acuña in their 5-1 victory over the Twins, as he reached base three times, including a walk, double, and a bunt single, helping to generate runs. Mendoza highlighted Acuña's contributions as vital, especially with Jeff McNeil's impending return and Jose Siri's injury. Meanwhile, Mark Vientos also showed promise, delivering...

Last winter’s Rule 5 draft saw 15 players selected, with some making their major league debuts after impressing in Spring Training. Notable performances include Shane Smith (White Sox) securing a rotation spot with a 2.04 ERA, Liam Hicks (Marlins) serving as backup catcher, and Gage Workman (Cubs) making the Opening Day roster despite limited playing time. Other players like Angel Bastardo (Blue Jays) and Nate Lavender (Rays) are currently on the injured list, while several...

Mets outfielder Jose Siri will be placed on the injured list following an MRI that confirmed a fractured tibia. He has been experiencing significant pain since sustaining a left shin contusion from a foul ball during his at-bat in the second inning of Saturday’s game against the Athletics. Although the Mets are uncertain about the duration of his absence, manager Carlos Mendoza indicated that it will be "a while." Full Article

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw, a 37-year-old left-hander, is set to make his first rehab start of the season on Wednesday for Triple-A Oklahoma City. He has been on the 60-day injured list while recovering from offseason surgeries. This marks a significant step in his return to the mound after a lengthy rehabilitation process. Full Article