Guillermo Heredia Starting In Center Field On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia will be making his first start in the NLDS in Game 4 on Tuesday. He's playing center field and batting eighth in the lineup. The Braves were forced to shuffle some things around after Jorge Soler was placed on the COVID-19 injured list following a positive COVID test. The Braves […]

Dansby Swanson Leading Off In Game 4

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson will be the team's leadoff hitter in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Swanson has been primarily hitting out of the No. 8 spot in the lineup lately, so the move up to the leadoff spot is a big change for him. Jorge Soler had been the […]

Jorge Soler Tests Positive For COVID-19, Done For NLDS

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler tested positive for COVID-19 and the team placed him on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. He will now miss a minimum of five days, potentially more. That means he's out for the remainder of the NLDS. He could also miss the start of the NLCS as well if the […]

Tommy La Stella Dealing With Achilles Tightness

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (Achilles) was removed from Game 3 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to Achilles tightness. Donovan Solano entered the game to take over second base duties from him. According to Giants manager Gabe Kapler, La Stella has been dealing with Achilles tightness for a […]

Aaron Boone Likely To Remain Yankees Manager

The New York Yankees have yet to make a decision on manager Aaron Boone for next year. His managerial contract terminated at the end of the 2021 season and there have been rumors that the San Diego Padres could be interested in Boone if the Yankees don't retain him. However, on Tuesday, ESPN's Buster Olney […]

Luis Robert Batting Third In Game 4

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa has shuffled his lineup a bit for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros. Outfielder Luis Robert, who has primarily hit second in the order lately, will hit third in Tuesday's game. Yoan Moncada is bumping up to the No. 2 slot while Jose Abreu is […]

Jose Urquidy Available Out Of The 'Pen In Game 4

Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy was originally slated to start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox. However, after the game was postponed from Monday to Tuesday, manager Dusty Baker decided to go with Lance McCullers Jr. as the team's starter on short rest instead. As a result, Urquidy will be available […]

Joc Pederson Draws A Start In Game 4

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson is making his first start of the NLDS in Game 4 on Tuesday. He'll be covering left field and batting sixth in the lineup. Pederson has been fantastic as a pinch-hitter this series. He's gone 3-for-3 with two home runs, including a game-winning three-run home run in Game 3. Left-hander […]

Braves Going With Charlie Morton In Game 4

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton will start Game 4 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander will be pitching on short rest. He started Game 1 of the series this past Friday. He pitched well in the contest, despite earning a loss. He went six innings and allowed three […]

Eric Lauer To Start Game 4 For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer will be the team's starter for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. The Brewers are down 2-1 in the series and facing elimination in Tuesday's road game. Lauer had a strong season for the team, making 24 appearances (20 starts) and going 7-5 with […]

Kyrie Irving Won't Play Or Practice Without Full Clearance

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving was cleared to practice with the team at their home facility last week. However, the Nets have decided to keep Irving out of all team games and practices until he is eligible to be a full participant. Nets general manager Sean Marks issued a full statement on the team's […]

Aaron Judge Could Be Extended This Offseason

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has one year left on his current contract. However, it seems unlikely that the Yankees would allow him to reach the open market after the 2022 season. He is a prime candidate to receive a contract extension this offseason. The 29-year-old has played the entirety of his six-year MLB […]

Didi Gregorius Not Guaranteed Starting Role In 2022

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius had a dreadful time at the plate in 2021. Over 103 games, he slashed .209/.270/.370 with 13 home runs, 54 RBI and 35 runs. His 26.6% hard-hit rate ranked in the 4th percentile of the league while his .320 xSLG ranked in the 6th percentile. Last week, Phillies President of […]

Marcus Stroman A Target For The Padres?

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman is set to become a free agent this offseason. After a stellar 2021 campaign where he led the majors with 33 starts and posted a 3.02 ERA and 1.15 WHIP, he will be one of the top veteran starters on the market. Kevin Acee of the San Diego […]

Nelson Cruz Plans To Play Next Season

Tampa Bay Rays 41-year-old designated hitter Nelson Cruz told reporters last week that he plans to continue his career after this season. He is set be a free agent for the second straight offseason after the 2021 postseason concludes. Last offseason, he signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the Minnesota Twins, who traded him […]

Justin Verlander Could Receive Qualifying Offer

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (elbow) is set to be a free agent this offseason. However, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Astros are likely to extend a qualifying offer to the two-time Cy Young winner. Verlander is 38 years old. He only pitched one game in 2020, then underwent Tommy […]

Lance Lynn Could Be Used Out Of The Pen In Game 4

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn could be utilized by manager Tony La Russa out of the bullpen in Game 4. The team is trailing the Houston Astros 2-1 in the ALDS and they are facing elimination in Game 4, which is set for Tuesday after being postponed on Monday. Carlos Rodon will be […]

Ian Anderson Delivers Five Scoreless Innings In Game 3

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson helped lead the team to a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NLDS. He pitched five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out six. The 23-year-old right-hander had some trouble keeping the ball in the yard during the final stretch […]

Joc Pederson Delivers Pinch-Hit Homer In Game 3

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson had the biggest hit of the day for the team in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers. He came in to pinch-hit for starting pitcher Ian Anderson in the fifth inning and went on to hit a three-run home run. The blast provided the only runs for […]

Tony Gonsolin Could Start Game 4 Of NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin could be the team's starter for Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday. Dodgers catcher Will Smith told reporter Bob Nightengale on Monday that his understanding is that Gonsolin will get the ball to start off the game. However, Nightengale clarified that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has merely […]

Wilmer Flores Not In The Starting Lineup For Game 3

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores is heading to the bench for Game 3 of the NLDS against Max Scherzer and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kris Bryant will be manning first base for the game with Evan Longoria at the hot corner and LaMonte Wade Jr. in left field. Flores started each of the first […]

Mike Yastrzemski Back In The Lineup For Game 3

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski is back in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He's playing right field and batting second. The left-handed Yastrzemski was left out of the starting lineup in Game 2 as the Dodgers had lefty Julio Urias on the mound. Yastrzemski did […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Start In Game 4

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will make his second start of the ALDS in Game 4 on Tuesday. Jose Urquidy was originally scheduled to start Game 4 on Monday, but the game was postponed a day and the Astros are using that extra day of rest to bump McCullers up in the rotation. […]

Albert Pujols Starting At First Base In Game 3

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols will be making his first postseason start in seven years on Monday night. He's starting at first base and batting seventh in Game 3 of the NLDS against the San Francisco Giants. Cody Bellinger is starting the game on the bench. The Giants have left-hander Alex Wood on […]

Michael Lorenzen Hoping To Earn Starting Role In 2022

Veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen is entering free agency this offseason. According to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Lorenzen is seeking an opportunity with a team where he can compete for a starting role. He is reportedly eager to bet on himself and take a low-cost deal that's infused with incentives. The 29-year-old has spent […]

Ji-Man Choi Sitting Against Lefty In Game 4

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi is not in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the ALDS. The Boston Red Sox will have left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound to start the game, so the left-handed Choi is giving way to the right-handed Jordan Luplow, who is playing first base and batting fifth […]

Riley Greene Removed From AFL Roster

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Riley Greene (head) was removed from the organization's Arizona Fall League roster this past weekend. He suffered a concussion in a game about a week ago while playing for the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens. He was supposed to compete in the AFL with the Salt River Rafters, but […]

Collin McHugh To Start As Opener In Game 4

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Collin McHugh will be the team's starter for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. As usual, he will serve as an opener for the contest before giving way to a bullpen game. McHugh has pitched once so far this series. He came on in relief […]

Astros And White Sox Postponed On Monday

Game 4 of the ALDS between the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will now be played on Tuesday, with a start time of 2:07 EST. Carlos Rodon and Jose Urquidy were scheduled to start the game for their respective teams. White Sox manager Tony La […]

Matt Wisler Reaggravated Finger Injury

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Matt Wisler (finger) suffered an injury to his right middle finger in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Boston Red Sox. It is the same injury that landed him on the injured list twice during the regular season this year. As of now, Wisler will remain on the team's […]