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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Rangers To Select Nick Ahmed, Place Corey Seager On Injured List
The Rangers are placing Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, relays Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News.
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Astros Considering Time In Center Field For Cam Smith
The Astros are considering some time in center field for Cam Smith, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
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Athletics Place José Leclerc on IL With Lat Strain
The Athletics announced a series of roster moves today, including the previously-reported promotion of prospect Nick Kurtz, which is now official.
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Angels Designate Ian Anderson For Assignment
The Angels announced today that they have selected the contract of right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. and recalled righty Víctor Mederos.
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Dodgers Shut Down Blake Snell
Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell likely won’t be returning to the club soon.
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Mets Expect To Activate Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil On Friday
The Mets are planning to reinstate catcher Francisco Alvarez and infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil from the 10-day injured list on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza announced to reporters (video link via SNY).
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Poll: Should Spencer Torkelson’s Breakout Be Believed?
Not long ago, Spencer Torkelson seemed to be out of time.
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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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