Travis Bazzana Call-Up, Phillies Fire Rob Thompson, Tarik Skubal Surgery + MLB Week in Review!
About this episode
The episode covers major MLB updates including player call-ups, managerial changes, and injury reports.
The 2026 MLB season is full of major moves and tough news! Top Stories: Travis Bazzana, the #1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, has officially been called up by the Cleveland Guardians. The Philadelphia Phillies have fired manager Rob Thompson. Don Mattingly takes over as manager (he previously managed Carl and Justin Crawford). Thompson was offered a role within the organization. (Note: Alex Cora was reportedly offered the job on Sunday before Thompson’s firing on Tuesday.) Tarik Skubal underwent elbow surgery to remove loose bodies and is expected to miss 2-3 months. Week in Review: Dodgers acquire Tyler Fitzgerald from the Blue Jays for INF/OF depth. White Sox call up Jarred Kelenic. Tigers hire Kyle Hendricks as special assistant to the GM. Mets agree to a 2-year/$11.5 million extension with catcher Luis Torrens for 2027-2028. Griffin Canning activated by the Padres for Sunday’s start. Giants call up top prospects Jesus Rodriguez and Bryce Eldridge. Reds call up Chase Petty. Yankees demote Anthony Volpe. Marlins promote Joe Mack and demote Agustin Ramirez. Sad news: Longtime Yankees radio voice John Sterling has passed away. Injury Updates: Kodai Senga – Lumbar spine…
Topics covered
- MLB season updates
- player call-ups
- managerial changes
- injury reports
- trade news
Keywords
- Travis Bazzana
- Rob Thompson
- Tarik Skubal
- MLB
- injuries
- trades
- managerial changes
- Cleveland Guardians
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Yankees
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cleveland Guardians, Dodgers, Blue Jays, White Sox, Tigers, Mets, Padres, Giants
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