MLB news, Saturday, September 12, 2026
16 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Mike Clevinger signs with KBO's NC Dinos on 6-week injury replacement deal
The NC Dinos announced they've signed right-hander Mike Clevinger to a six-week deal as an injury replacement, per MLB Trade Rumors' Anthony Franco.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Rays clinch 2026 playoff berth, first team to punch postseason ticket
Tampa Bay has clinched a 2026 MLB playoff berth, per MLB.com, returning to the postseason after a two-year absence — the first club to do so this season.
Source · MLB.com
Emmanuel Rodriguez called up by Twins for MLB debut against Guardians
The Twins have promoted top outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul, with infielder Ben Ross optioned in the corresponding move, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Emmanuel Rodriguez called up by Minnesota Twins
The Twins have called up outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez from the minors, per MLB.com, as Minnesota navigates a September roster with several moving parts.
Source · MLB.com
Esmerlyn Valdez placed on IL with left hamstring strain by Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates placed Esmerlyn Valdez on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, per MLB.com, adding to a roster that has absorbed significant absences over the past week.
Source · MLB.com
Esmerlyn Valdez placed on 10-day IL with left hamstring strain, Ronny Simon called up
The Pirates placed OF Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain suffered running to first base; severity remains unknown.
Source · MLB.com
Clarke Schmidt to make 5th rehab outing as Yankees return nears
Clarke Schmidt is set for his 5th minor league rehab appearance, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, with a return to the New York Yankees rotation drawing closer but not yet announced.
Source · MLB.com
Edward Cabrera activated from IL by Cubs, moves to bullpen role
The Cubs have activated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the injured list, per MLB.com's Jordan Bastian, with Cabrera set to work in a new bullpen role.
Source · MLB.com
Edward Cabrera activated from IL by Cubs, joins bullpen in new role
The Cubs activated Edward Cabrera from the injured list, per MLB.com's Jordan Bastian, with Cabrera set to work out of the bullpen going forward.
Source · MLB.com
Nationals claim Chase Hampton off Yankees' waivers, option him to Double-A
Washington claimed RHP Chase Hampton off waivers from New York and optioned him to Double-A, per a club announcement; RHP Matt Waldron was shifted to the 60-day IL to open the roster spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jac Caglianone still out for Royals despite on-field activity ahead of Boston series
Caglianone remains absent from the KC lineup despite pre-game work before Friday's game, per Yahoo Sports, as the Royals chase a first series win in Boston since 2017.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Kaelen Culpepper exits Twins game with shoulder contusion after hit-by-pitch
Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper left a game early after being struck by a pitch and sustaining a shoulder contusion, per MLB.com's Theodore Tollefson; his status is not yet known.
Source · MLB.com
Royals-Red Sox series finale start time pushed back due to weather at Fenway
MLB.com reports the start time for the Royals-Red Sox series finale on September 13 has been pushed back due to weather; first pitch timing remains unconfirmed.
Source · MLB.com
Pirates place Esmerlyn Valdez on 10-day IL with left hamstring strain, call up Ronny Simon
Pittsburgh placed outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain before their Cubs matchup; severity remains unknown, per ESPN.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Clarke Schmidt completes scoreless fifth rehab outing as Yankees return nears
Schmidt threw a scoreless fifth minor league rehab outing, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, with a return to the Yankees rotation approaching but not yet announced.
Source · MLB.com
Albert Suarez re-signs with Orioles on minor league deal for fifth time this season
Veteran righty Albert Suarez reportedly rejoined Baltimore on a minor league deal after being removed from the roster last weekend, per Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors