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Great news for White Sox fans! GM Chris Getz shared a promising update on injured center fielder Luis Robert Jr. According to MLB.com’s Injury Tracker, Robert could be back in action for the Chicago lineup as soon as mid-May. Getz mentioned Robert’s rehab progress has been "really positive," with no issues reported during running and hitting sessions. The potential return of Robert within two weeks is a huge boost for the White Sox. Initially sidelined for what was expected to be a lengthy period due to a left hip flexor strain, Robert's quick recovery has surpassed worst-case scenarios. Although his performance before the injury was modest, Robert’s return will significantly strengthen the outfield mix for Chicago. Meanwhile, across the American League, other teams are also dealing with injuries. The Yankees’ Jon Berti is set to begin a rehab assignment after a left groin strain, while the Angels had a scare with slugger Sano's knee soreness. These updates highlight ...

The Chicago Cubs face another bullpen game Sunday, with left-hander Jordan Wicks sidelined due to forearm tightness. Right-hander Hayden Wesneski steps in after a solid relief outing against the Astros. Wicks' injury severity remains unclear, but a prolonged absence would hurt the Cubs, already grappling with multiple hurlers on the injured list. The Cubs' pitching depth is tested as injuries mount. With Wicks out, rotation options thin out, relying on bullpen arms like Wesneski. Veteran Julio Teheran provides additional depth, but the loss of key starters like Justin Steele and Kyle Hendricks complicates matters. The Cubs must navigate through injuries to stay competitive in a tough NL Central race. Injuries across the NL Central add to the Cubs' challenges. Brewers' Jakob Junis avoids serious injury after a frightening incident, while Cardinals' Dylan Carlson inches closer to a return. The division's competitiveness underscores the importance of depth and resi...

White Sox fans were thrilled to hear GM Chris Getz's update on injured center fielder Luis Robert Jr. According to MLB.com’s Injury Tracker, Robert could be back in Chicago's lineup by mid-May. Getz mentioned Robert’s rehab progress as "really positive," with the player now running and hitting without issues. This news is a relief for White Sox supporters, considering Robert's injury was initially thought to keep him out for longer, even possibly the entire first half of the season. Robert's potential return in just two weeks is a boon for the team, which has been relying on Tommy Pham in center field in his absence. Despite Robert's modest stats before his injury, he's expected to bolster the outfield mix upon his return. Meanwhile, in other American League news, Yankees third baseman Jon Berti is set to begin a rehab assignment after being sidelined due to a left groin strain. His absence has allowed Oswaldo Cabrera to step up, demonstrating solid pe...

Fernando Tatis Jr., a Dominican player, came back to play for the San Diego Padres and impressed many. He quickly became a top player for the team. Even after changing his position to an outfielder, he won a top award for his defensive skills. This shows he's versatile and can play different roles well. He had some really good games too. But his dad, also named Fernando Tatis, told him he needs to do even better. Fernando Tatis Jr. putting on a platinum glove show for Mike Shildt! #padres @padres pic.twitter.com/7Fhw83TUGB — Mark Bartlett (@mark_a_bartlett) December 20, 2023 His dad said, "You're talented. You can do more on the field. You need better stats." Last season, Tatis Jr. got 148 hits, which included 33 doubles, a triple, and 25 home runs. He also helped score 78 runs. His batting average was .257. Tatis Jr. said, "I'll get even better. I'm working hard for the next season." He believes that in 2024, he'll prove once more that he...

Yasiel Puig, the Cuban player, has been playing really well recently. Because of his great performance, the La Guaira Sharks have a good chance to reach the finals again. Puig has played 23 games with the team. Every time he plays, he shows how powerful he is. He even came second in the Home Run Festival, only after Ronald Acuña Jr. won against him in the final round. Before playing for La Guaira Sharks, Puig played for Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican Republic. In 18 games there, he had an average of .250, with 15 hits and one home run. But when he started playing in Venezuela for LVBP, he did even better. After the Christmas break, his average improved a lot. He has a .415 batting average, with 34 hits and nine home runs. Looking at all the numbers, Puig is one of the best players in the winter leagues. He hits a home run almost every 14 times he bats. Yasiel Puig llegó a 10 HR y es el bateador de mejor frecuencia de HR por veces al bate en los principales circuitos de Winter Le...

 The Los Angeles Dodgers offered more money than the New York Yankees for Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Yankees didn't want to spend more than $300 million on him. But, it wasn't just about money. The Yankees thought $300 million was a good price. They also didn't want to offer Yamamoto more than they gave to Gerrit Cole in 2020, which was $324 million over nine years. Yankees decided not to match Dodgers winning $325M bid to Yamamoto because: 1) they thought $300M was right offer, 2) they didn’t believe anyone should have a bigger deal than Gerrit Cole. NYY offered optout after 5 yrs but not a $50M signing bonus. Highly unlikely it mattered. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 23, 2023 Maybe the Yankees didn't want to make Cole feel less important. Or, they didn't want to make a new record for pitcher contracts. Cole can decide to leave his contract after the 2024 season. So, the Yankees could have offered Yamamoto more next year if they wanted. The Dodgers were ready to...