Justin Steele injury: Cubs lose valuable starter to season-ending elbow surgery

The Jaguars made a bold move in the first round of the draft by trading up to the No. 2 pick to select versatile player Travis Hunter. General Manager James Gladstone emphasized Hunter's unique abilities and character, believing he has the potential to significantly impact both the team and the sport. While the Jaguars gave up a future first-round pick to acquire him, Gladstone reassured fans about navigating the challenges ahead and highlighted Hunter's dual...

Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone is making his first appearance in right field for Double-A Northwest Arkansas, transitioning from first base, where he played after being drafted #6 overall last summer. The Royals' outfield has struggled significantly, hitting .191/.252/.280, and they recently made changes to their lineup. Caglianone, who has had a strong start this season with a .300/.374/.529 line, may be a solution if he can prove himself defensively in the outfield, especially since...

The Colorado Rockies' season may be over before it started. The Rockies have a dismal 4-20 record after losing a doubleheader to the Royals, making it one of the worst starts in MLB history. Their struggles include a low .214 batting average and a 4.93 team ERA, ranking near the bottom in both categories. In response to the poor performance, the Rockies have dismissed hitting coach Hensley Meulens and appointed former manager Clint Hurdle as...

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added outfielder/first baseman Matt Gorski to their major league roster and recalled righty Mike Burrows, while optioning Jack Suwinski to Triple-A and placing Justin Lawrence on the 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation. Gorski, a 27-year-old prospect with a .257/.319/.522 batting line last season, started 2024 strong in Triple-A with a .300 average and three homers. The Pirates, struggling offensively, hope Gorski can boost the lineup, especially as left fielder...

The New York Yankees' acquisition of Devin Williams aimed to resolve their bullpen issues after 87 blown saves from 2021-24, but he has struggled with a 7.88 ERA early in the season, raising concerns about the trade's success. Despite the disappointing start, it's noted that Williams typically underperforms at the beginning of the season, leaving room for optimism. Meanwhile, Milwaukee's prospect Caleb Durbin shows promise, which raises the stakes for Williams to regain his elite...