The Opener: Jackie Robinson Day, Injured List Placements, MLBTR Chat
As the 2025 regular season continues, here are three things for MLBTR readers to keep an eye on throughout the day today: 1. MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day: Today is Jackie Robinson Day around baseball, which means all 30 teams will be wearing Robinson’s 42 on their jerseys and caps.
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Cubs Sign Nicky Lopez, Designate Gage Workman
The Cubs announced Wednesday that they’ve signed infielder Nicky Lopez to a big league deal.
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Mariners Select Casey Lawrence
The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Casey Lawrence.
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MLB Mailbag: Starting Pitcher Trade Candidates, Retirements, Giants, Rockies, Mets
This week's mailbag gets into potential Giants trade targets, long shot front of the rotation trade candidates this summer, players who might retire after the season, and much more.
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Rockies Option Zac Veen, Outright Evan Justice
The Rockies announced Wednesday that they’ve optioned outfielder Zac Veen to Triple-A Albuquerque and assigned lefty Evan Justice outright to Albuquerque after he cleared waivers.
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Rangers Getting Josh Smith Reps In Center Field
The Rangers played utility guy Josh Smith in center field last night, something that Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News spoke to manager Bruce Bochy about.
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Cubs, Michael Fulmer Agree To Minor League Deal
The Cubs have agreed to a minor league deal with right-hander Michael Fulmer, per Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register.
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