Mike Elias’ job this winter just got harder. The news of Félix Bautista’s shoulder surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and labrum — his second major procedure over the past two years — will keep the 6-foot-8 closer out for the vast majority of the 2026 season,

The New York Mets losing Francisco Alvarez to the injured list is a brutal blow, no doubt about it.

Calvin Faucher, Ronny Henriquez and Lake Bachar should continue to split closing duties for Miami while Bender is sidelined.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles MLB game to be played on August 21, 2025 on ESPN.

On the heels of a disappointing doubleheader sweep, the Milwaukee Brewers look to get back on track against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night, Aug. 20.

At +130, the Pirates are the moneyline underdogs in this game against the Blue Jays, who are listed at -155.

They will look to avoid a sweep of the two-game series when they send Walker Buehler to the mound for Tuesday’s finale.