Daniel Palencia Earns Ninth Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia got into a little bit of trouble, but was able to recover during Thursday's outing against the St. Louis Cardinals. Palencia hit Willson Contreras with a pitch and gave up a hit to put himself in a dangerous situation. He was able to work through the inning by recording […]

Shota Imanaga Throws Five Scoreless Innings

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga made his return to the mound for Thursday's outing against the St. Louis Cardinals. This was Imanaga's first start since suffering a hamstring injury in early May. Imanaga didn't look rusty at all as he tossed five scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and one walk with three strikeouts […]

Bryce Harper Takes Batting Practice

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (hand) was able to take part in batting practice ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. This is a good sign in Harper's recovery after he was able to go through his pre-game routine on Tuesday. The hope is that Harper keeps making progress and can return to […]

Luis Robert Jr. Considered Day-to-Day

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) was forced to make an early exit from Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Robert was taken out of the contest in the first inning due to left hamstring tightness. Luckily, Robert appears to have avoided serious injury and is currently considered day-to-day. The 27-year-old has been […]

Brenton Doyle Heads to the Bench

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This comes after Doyle went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts during Tuesday's loss. That being said, it looks like Doyle could use a day off to rest and recover. Doyle has struggled in the month of […]

Clarke Schmidt to Have Start Pushed Back

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt will have his next start pushed back to Saturday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees have decided to be cautious with Schmidt and give him an extra day of rest. This move will mean Will Warren takes the mound on Friday and Schmidt starts against the Athletics. […]

Lars Nootbaar Out Against Southpaw

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. This appears to be a routine rest day for Nootbaar versus a left-handed starting pitcher. Nootbaar has been swinging a hot bat lately with seven hits, three homers, and seven RBI over his last five […]

Bryce Harper Goes Through Pre-Game Routine

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (hand) is expected to go through his regular pre-game routine ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Harper won't play in this game, but it sounds like he's on the verge of returning. This routine includes 50 swing, fielding grounders, and a throwing program. It seems like an […]

Daulton Varsho Suffers Setback

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) suffered a setback during his rehab process while running the bases on Monday. The Blue Jays are going to slow down Varsho's rehab process after he suffered renewed soreness in his hamstring. The hope was that Varsho could go on a rehab assignment soon, but that might be […]

Garrett Mitchell Might Need Another Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (oblique, shoulder) could require another surgery on his shoulder after suffering an injury during a minor-league rehab game on Friday. Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Mitchell will get a second opinion on his injured shoulder. If he has surgery, Mitchell would likely miss at least another two months which would […]

Eugenio Suarez to Undergo MRI, to Miss at Least a Couple Days

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) is going to miss at least a couple more days after getting hit by a pitch during Monday's game. Suarez is reportedly dealing with a ton of swelling in his right hand. Once the swelling subsides, Suarez will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. […]

Cristian Javier Throws Batting Practice Session

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier (elbow) was able to throw a 20-pitch live batting practice session last week. Javier reportedly looked good during the session and was able to hit 95 mph on his fastball, according to Astros’ manager Joe Espada. It's nice to see Javier progressing to face live hitters. He continues to […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Off the Mound

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (foot) has resumed playing catch and was able to throw off the mound on Monday. It looks like McCullers is progressing well from a right foot sprain that landed him on the injured list. It's unclear if McCullers is going to require a rehab assignment or not. The […]

Yordan Alvarez Resumes Swinging a Bat

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) was able to hit off a tee on Sunday. Now, Alvarez is set to do it again on Tuesday as he continues to work his way back from a fractured hand. Alvarez has been sidelined since early May, but is hopeful to get back in the lineup soon. […]

Chris Sale Has No Timetable to Return

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) is expected to pitch again this season, according to manager Brian Snitker. Sale was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday after suffering a ribcage fracture on Wednesday. There is no timetable for Sale's return as the team wants to wait and see how the injury heals. […]

Michael McGreevy Named Tuesday's Starter

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy will be called up to take the ball versus the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, according to manager Oliver Marmol. McGreevy has earned himself an extended look after tossing five innings, allowing one earned run, and striking out five batters in a start against the Chicago White Sox. This […]

Michael Busch Absent Versus Southpaw

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Busch only has four hits against left-handed pitching this season, so unsurprisingly he'll head to the bench. He's coming off a solid series against the Seattle Mariners where he recorded five hits, one home […]

Kyren Paris Recalled from Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels infielder Kyren Paris was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday. He'll take the spot of Kevin Newman who was placed on the paternity leave list. That means, Paris will take over the spot on the roster for a few days while Newmani is gone on paternity leave. Paris got off to […]

Logan O'Hoppe Sitting Out on Monday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This is a routine rest day for O'Hoppe who has started each of the last two games. It's a bit surprising to see him resting after hitting three home runs and knocking in six […]

Rhys Hoskins Resting on Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine rest day for Hoskins who has started the previous 14 games. Hoskins hasn't been a great fantasy option this season, but he has been hitting the ball better lately. […]

Emilio Pagan Bounces Back on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan was given the ball with a three-run lead in the ninth inning during Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Pagan needed a bounce back outing after blowing the save during Saturday's contest. The right-hander threw a scoreless final frame to earn his 18th save of the season. Before […]

Cal Raleigh Blasts 31st Home Run

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been unbelievable during this series against the Chicago Cubs. Raleigh got the fun started off early with a two-run home run off right-hander Colin Rea in the first inning. This marks Raleigh's 31st home run of the season, which leads all of baseball right now. The switch-hitting slugger smacked […]

Seiya Suzuki Homers Twice in Loss

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki came ready to swing the bat during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Suzuki smacked a solo shot off right-hander Logan Gilbert in the first inning. He would get Gilbert again with a two-run blast in the sixth inning. Suzuki finished his day 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI […]

Trevor Megill Earns 17th Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill was asked to come on a little earlier than normal during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Megill was able to get out of the eighth inning and toss a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 17th save of the season. He earned a four-out save, allowing one hit, […]

Byron Buxton Smacks Two Homers on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been crushing the ball over the wall lately. On Sunday, Buxton got the game going with a solo home run off right-hander Quinn Priester in the first inning. Buxton continued the fun with another solo blast in the sixth inning. He finished his day 3-for-5 with two homers, two […]

Seth Halvorsen Earns Sixth Save

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Seth Halvorsen was asked to come onto the mound with a two-run lead in the ninth inning on Sunday. Halvorsen gave up one hit, but was able to work around it and finish off the D-Backs hitters and earn his sixth save of the season. Halvorsen has been a decent option […]

Jackson Merrill Activated, Playing on Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (concussion) was activated off the 7-day injured list on Sunday. Merrill is back in action after missing a little over a week due to a concussion. When healthy, Merrill is a stud, but keeping him on the field has been a problem this season. Merrill is slashing .304/.349/.474 with […]

Hunter Goodman Resting on Sunday

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Goodman will take a seat after starting in each of the last three games. During that span, Goodman went 3-for-12 with a double, two RBI, and two walks. Goodman has been one of the few bright […]

Thairo Estrada Missing Fifth Straight Game

Colorado Rockies infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This marks the fifth straight game that Estrada has missed due to a bruised right hand. The organization was hopeful Estrada wouldn't require a stint on the injured list. However, it's getting to the point […]

Casey Mize Makes Early Exit on Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (leg) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's outing against the Tampa Bay Rays. He was pulled out in the sixth inning after a visit with the training staff after showing a dip in velocity. Mize appeared to be flexing his right leg, so possibly his departure […]