Eutaw Street Banter Podcast

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Jackson Holliday was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with left wrist inflammation, with the move retroactive to September 15. 

This is Holliday’s second IL stint of the season, after he missed the first 48 games recovering from right hamate surgery; he is eligible to return September 25. 

The Baltimore Orioles and vice president of player and staff development Matt Blood have mutually agreed to part ways, ending his seven-year run with the organization. Blood was one of Mike Elias’ earliest hires and played a major role in the Orioles’ player-development system, making his departure another significant change for a franchise looking to turn things around. 

Trey Mancini is coming home to Baltimore, as the Orioles announced he will sign a one-day contract on September 19 and officially retire as an Oriole. The longtime fan favorite will be honored with a pregame celebration at Camden Yards, capping an incredible career that included an AL Comeback Player of the Year award and a memorable battle back from cancer. 

The Seattle Mariners have added the right-handed bat they were seeking, acquiring veteran outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Baltimore will receive right-handed reliever Alex Hoppe along with minor league relievers Harrison Kreiling and Brock Moore as part of the deal.

The Orioles have agreed to terms with RHP Kyle Bradish on a five-year contract extension covering the 2027–31 seasons.

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Keegan Akin underwent Tommy John surgery on July 15 after being diagnosed with a torn UCL in his pitching elbow. The procedure will sideline Akin for the remainder of the 2026 season and likely most, if not all, of the 2027 campaign. 

The Orioles selected Eric Booth Jr. with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, adding one of the most athletic high school players in the class. A left-handed hitting center fielder from Oak Grove High School in Mississippi, Booth brings elite speed, strong defensive potential, and an emerging power bat to Baltimore’s farm system. He was widely regarded as a top-10 talent and has the upside to develop into an impact player at the major league level.  

The New York Yankees have officially clinched a spot in the 2026 MLB Playoffs, securing their place among baseball’s best as the regular season winds down. With October baseball now guaranteed, the Yankees will look to carry their momentum into the postseason, 

The Tampa Bay Rays have officially clinched a spot in the 2026 MLB Playoffs, earning their chance to compete for a World Series championship. With their combination of strong pitching, timely hitting, and relentless play, the Rays will now turn their focus toward October as they look to make a deep postseason run.

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Brad Keller has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. The injury is a significant blow to the Phillies' bullpen and could potentially sideline Keller for a large portion of the 2027 season if he undergoes Tommy John surgery.

The Cincinnati Reds have locked up their young ace, signing Chase Burns to a seven-year, $105 million contract extension through the 2033 season. The 23-year-old All-Star is enjoying a breakout 2026 campaign, posting an 11-1 record with a 2.54 ERA and becoming the highest-paid pitcher in MLB history with fewer than four years of service time. 

Roch Cholowsky was selected first overall in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox after an outstanding career at UCLA. The talented shortstop is regarded as one of the most polished college prospects in recent years, combining a smooth right-handed swing with strong defense and exceptional baseball instincts. Cholowsky is expected to move quickly through the minor leagues and could become a cornerstone of the White Sox franchise.  

The Boston Red Sox made a sweeping move Saturday, firing manager Alex Cora along with several key members of his coaching staff after a disappointing 10–17 start to the 2026 season. Coaches including hitting coach Peter Fatse, bench coach Ramon Vazquez, and others like Dillon Lawson and Kyle Hudson were let go as part of the shakeup, while Chad Tracy was named interim manager.