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Shane McClanahan Returns to Mound After Two-Year Injury Absence - CrunchSports - Global Sports News
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (593+ words) Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan made his long-awaited return to competitive baseball, throwing two scoreless innings in a Grapefruit League matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. The left-hander allowed just two hits while striking out one batter in what marked…...
Hunter Greene’s Elbow Concern Clouds Reds’ Championship Hopes - CrunchSports - Global Sports News
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (568+ words) Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene is undergoing an MRI for right elbow stiffness that has persisted since last season's playoff push. The 26-year-old flamethrower revealed Wednesday that the soreness dates back to his final five or six starts of 2025, raising…...
Jackson Holliday Cleared to Resume Swinging After Hand Injury - CrunchSports - Global Sports News
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (474+ words) Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday has been cleared to resume swinging a bat after being sidelined with a hand issue. The 22-year-old second baseman received medical clearance on Thursday, marking a crucial step in his recovery as he pushes…...
Johan Rojas Faces 80-Game Suspension After Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Fails PED Test - CrunchSports - Global Sports News
11+ hour, 21+ min ago (694+ words) Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas is facing an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, according to multiple reports. The 25-year-old outfielder is appealing the ruling, which would sideline him for roughly half of the 2026 season if…...
Profar’s Second Strike: Braves DH Faces Full Season Ban for Repeat PED Violation - CrunchSports - Global Sports News
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (615+ words) Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after receiving a 162-game suspension for his second performance-enhancing drug violation in less than a year. The 33-year-old becomes just the sixth player to receive a full-season ban since…...
Nolan McLean Illness Update: Team USA Pitcher Still Set for World Baseball Classic Start - CrunchSports - Global Sports News
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (530+ words) New York Mets right-hander Nolan McLean is battling a cold but remains penciled in to start Team USA's crucial March 10 matchup against Italy in the World Baseball Classic. The 24-year-old pitcher has yet to join his teammates at their Arizona…...
Nolan McLean Injury Update: Team USA Pitcher’s Arrival Delayed by Vertigo Symptoms - CrunchSports - Global Sports News
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (543+ words) New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean's arrival at Team USA's World Baseball Classic training camp has been delayed after experiencing vertigo-like symptoms last Friday. The 24-year-old right-hander remains tentatively scheduled to start against Italy on March 10, but his health is…...
Kansas City Royals Finalize One-Year Deal with Two-Time All-Star Starling Marte - CrunchSports - Global Sports News
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (567+ words) The Kansas City Royals have officially signed veteran outfielder Starling Marte to a one-year, $1 million contract for the 2026 season. The two-time All-Star provides experienced depth and versatility to the Royals" outfield as they finalize their roster. To make room on…...
Freddy Peralta Contract Talks with New York Mets Stall Amid Differing Priorities - CrunchSports - Global Sports News
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (531+ words) The New York Mets and right-hander Freddy Peralta have yet to engage in serious contract extension discussions, despite the pitcher entering his final year before free agency. The lack of progress stems from fundamentally different approaches to contract length between…...
Framber Valdez Dazzles in Detroit Tigers Debut, Pitching Three Scoreless Innings Against Braves - CrunchSports - Global Sports News
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (447+ words) Framber Valdez delivered exactly what Detroit Tigers fans hoped to see in his spring training debut Monday afternoon. The newly signed left-hander pitched three scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves in Lakeland, Florida, striking out three batters while throwing 30 of…...