R.J. Anderson

CBS Sports Staff /

James Wood promoted: Nationals call up MLB's No. 6 prospect and key to Juan Soto trade

Wood has dominated in Triple-A so far this year

Mike Trout injury update: Angels All-Star eyes late July return from knee surgery

Trout underwent a partial medial meniscectomy back in May

Orioles become third MLB team in history to hit at least 60 home runs in a month

The Orioles' 60th home run of June came on a grand slam

Corey Seager injury: Wrist X-rays negative after Rangers star struck by pitch vs. Orioles

Seager was hit in the hand area and exited immediately afterward

Eleven fans injured at Brewers' American Family Field after escalator malfunctions following game

The Brewers are currently hosting the Cubs

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a potential trade deadline candidate, continues tear vs. Yankees

Guerrero has five home runs, five doubles, and 19 RBI over his last six games

Juan Soto injury: Yankees star undergoes X-rays after bruised hand forces scratch vs. Blue Jays

This is Soto's second injury scare of June, but it appears he avoided a significant injury

Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen delivers six shutout innings vs. Athletics in first MLB start since May 30

Gallen missed a month because of a hamstring injury, but he didn't show any signs of rust on Saturday

James Wood debut: What other realistic steps Nationals can take to spur unlikely playoff run

Can Washington make a run without derailing its long-term aspirations?

Brooks Lee, Dylan Crews among top prospects next in line for MLB call after James Wood debut

This space is only for true debutants

Phillies place Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber on IL after suffering injuries vs. Marlins

Harper and Schwarber will miss time after injuring their lower bodies on Thursday

Orioles' Jackson Holliday on trade block? Three reasons why it's highly unlikely, and one reason for rumors

GM Mike Elias was asked about the possibility on Thursday

How Astros' Ronel Blanco went from pitching depth to All-Star candidate: Three changes that made him an ace

Blanco opened his 2024 season with a no-hitter and never looked back

2024 MLB draft: How the 10 most recent No. 1 picks have fared so far as Guardians await selection

The 2024 MLB draft gets underway July 14

Revisiting MLB offseason moves: Dodgers' easy wins, NL Central aces working out, late-signed pitchers struggle

Let's check in on how last winter's signings and trades are doing

R.J. Anderson joined CBS Sports in 2016. He previously wrote for Baseball Prospectus, where he contributed to five of the New York Times bestselling annuals. His work has also appeared in Newsweek and Baseball America, as well as on ESPN.com and Wired.com.

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