MLB News
Brenton Doyle: Absent again Tuesday
Doyle (quadriceps) is absent from Tuesday's lineup against the Dodgers.
(Apr 15 -- Rotowire)
Cubs demote third baseman Matt Shaw to Triple-A after top prospect's disappointing MLB debut
Vidal Bruj n comes off the injured list in a corresponding move
(Apr 15 -- CBS Sports)
Cubs option No. 1 prospect Matt Shaw to Triple-A
(Apr 15 -- MLB.com)
Braves DH Ozuna back in Atlanta for MRI on hip
Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is not with the Braves for their game in Toronto on Monday after returning to Atlanta to have his sore hip examined.
(Apr 15 -- ESPN)
Cubs activated INF/OF Vidal Brujan from the 10-day injured list.
Brujan's speed and defensive versatility make him a strong complementary role player at this stage of his career. The 27-year-old missed the first couple weeks of the regular season recovering from a right elbow sprain.
(Apr 15 -- NBC Sports)
Cubs recalled RHP Daniel Palencia from Triple-A Iowa.
Palencia has struck out seven batters over four innings this season at the Triple-A level. The 25-year-old hurler figures to pitch in middle relief initially, but could work his way into some high-leverage spots. He'll join Chicago's relief mix ahead of Tuesday night's showdown against the Padres.
(Apr 15 -- NBC Sports)
Judge on Soto's slow start with Mets: 'He's going to be just fine'
(Apr 15 -- MLB.com)
Yankees Aaron Judge is made aware of stupid, fake Juan Soto controversy
Juan Soto was asked about how he's been pitched so far in 2025 and his words spent the better part of a day bouncing around online and ultimately landed in the Yankees clubhouse.
(Apr 15 -- Yahoo Sports)
Cubs placed RHP Eli Morgan on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow impingement.
Morgan heads to the injured list after leaving Monday's relief appearance against the Padres with a trainer. It's a substantial hit to Chicago's relief depth since the 28-year-old righty was expected to be one of their main high-leverage options bridging the gap to closer Ryan Pressly.
(Apr 15 -- NBC Sports)
Pirates placed C/1B Endy Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list with a right index finger laceration.
Rodriguez is going to need more than a couple days off after suffering a serious cut during Monday's contest against the Nationals. The 24-year-old should rejoin Pittsburgh's catching mix by the end of April.
(Apr 15 -- NBC Sports)
Matt Shaw: Optioned to Iowa
The Cubs optioned Shaw to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
(Apr 15 -- Rotowire)
Pirates Place Endy Rodriguez On Injured List
April 15: The Pirates officially placed Rodriguez on the IL today and recalled right-hander Chase Shugart in a corresponding move. April 14: The Pirates are likely to place first baseman/catcher Endy Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list, manager Derek Shelton told reporters (including Kevin Gorman of The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review). The 24-year-old sustained a laceration on…
(Apr 15 -- MLB Trade Rumors)
Yankees Aaron Judge is made aware of stupid fake Juan Soto controversy
Juan Soto was asked about how he's been pitched so far in 2025 and his words spent the better part of a day bouncing around online and ultimately landed in the Yankees clubhouse.
(Apr 15 -- Yahoo Sports)
The Athletic's Keith Law reports the Cubs are optioning Matt Shaw to Triple-A Iowa.
It's a shocking development that the Cubs are essentially pulling the plug on Shaw as their starting third baseman this season after just 18 games. The 23-year-old top prospect has gotten off to a frigid start at the plate, hitting .172 (10-for-58) with one homer and 18 strikeouts in 68 plate appearances. There are a plethora of reasons to be optimistic regarding his long-term future as a potential five-category fantasy contributor, but he's going to head back to Triple-A for a much-needed reset.
(Apr 15 -- NBC Sports)
Cubs optioned 3B Matt Shaw to Triple-A Iowa.
It's a shocking development that the Cubs are essentially pulling the plug on Shaw as their starting third baseman this season after just 18 games. The 23-year-old top prospect has gotten off to a frigid start at the plate, hitting .172 (10-for-58) with one homer and 18 strikeouts in 68 plate appearances. There are a plethora of reasons to be optimistic regarding his long-term future as a potential five-category fantasy contributor, but he's going to head back to Triple-A for a much-needed reset.
(Apr 15 -- NBC Sports)