Patrick Wisdom Placed On Injured List On Wednesday

The Chicago Cubs placed third baseman Patrick Wisdom on the injured list on Wednesday. No reason was given by the club for his move to the injured list, which could suggest it is related to COVID-19. Infielder Trent Giambrone was called up from Triple-A to fill his roster spot. Wisdom could still return before the […]

Tim Anderson Suspended But Elects To Appeal

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended for three regular season games by the MLB. The decision has been made in response to Anderson making contact with an umpire in Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Anderson has elected to appeal the suspension, so he is still eligible to play while his appeal […]

Albert Pujols Activated From The Injured List Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated first baseman Albert Pujols from the injured list on Wednesday. He only spent a day on the injured list. He was placed there on Tuesday after experiencing side effects from the second COVID-19 vaccine. Relief pitcher Andrew Vasquez was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. The future Hall of […]

Shohei Ohtani Won't Pitch Again In 2021

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will not take the mound again this year, according to Angels manager Joe Maddon. He will only serve as a hitter the rest of the way. Ohtani's 2021 season as a pitcher comes to an end with a 9-2 record, a 3.18 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP and […]

Michael Brantley Activated And Starting On Wednesday

The Houston Astros activated Michael Brantley (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. He is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, playing designated hitter and batting second. Brantley missed a little over two weeks due to a knee injury. Over 116 games on the year, he's slashed .315/.367/.441 […]

Gary Sanchez Taking A Seat On Wednesday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is heading to the bench for Wednesday's game against Jose Berrios and the Toronto Blue Jays. Kyle Higashioka is getting the start behind the plate, catching for Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. Sanchez has had a very typical Gary Sanchez type of month in September. He's hit five home runs […]

Adalberto Mondesi Getting A Breather On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop/third baseman Adalberto Mondesi is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Zach Plesac and the Cleveland Indians. Hanser Alberto is getting the start at the hot corner and batting ninth in the game. Mondesi has been running wild in September, doing his best to make up for lost time […]

Nick Castellanos, Joey Votto Sitting On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos and first baseman Joey Votto are getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Carlos Rodon and the Chicago White Sox. The Reds were officially eliminated from the postseason on Tuesday, so it's not particularly surprising to see the two stars getting the day off. Max Schrock is […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Lands On Injured List, Done For The Year

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. He is dealing with left wrist soreness and due to the timing of the roster move, he will miss the remainder of the 2021 season. Hoy Park is starting at third base for the second consecutive game on Wednesday […]

Devin Williams Breaks His Hand After Punching A Wall

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams (hand) will miss the rest of the regular season and is likely out for the postseason as well. The 27-year-old reliever got a bit too excited during the team's celebrations after clinching the NL Central title on Sunday. During the celebration (which indeed included some drinking), he punched a […]

Salvador Perez Smacks His League-Leading 47th Home Run

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk and three runs scored in the team's 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. He now has 47 home runs on the year, the most in the majors. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is right behind him with 46. Perez […]

Tyler Alexander A Tough-Luck Loser On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander had one of his better outings of the year against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. He pitched six innings and allowed four hits, one walk and one earned run while striking out six. Unfortunately, the Tigers couldn't get anything going offensively and Alexander was tagged with his fourth loss […]

Jose Cisnero Shut Down For The Rest Of The Year

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Cisnero (elbow) will not pitch again in 2021, according to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. Cisnero landed on the injured list on September 14 after suffering a right elbow laceration. The injury occurred after he slipped on the stairs at his house. He has been with the Tigers lately and has […]

Michael Chavis Returns From The Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated second baseman Michael Chavis (elbow) from the injured list on Tuesday. He went on to make an appearance as a pinch hitter in Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He hit a single and drove in a run. Chavis was sidelined for about a month due to a right elbow strain. […]

Brandon Belt Placed On Injured List With Fractured Thumb

The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman Brandon Belt (thumb) on the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was diagnosed with a left thumb fracture. The move is retroactive to September 27. He won't be eligible to return until a few games into the NLDS. The team recalled shortstop […]

Kenley Jansen Given The Day Off On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen wasn't utilized in a save opportunity in Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts decided to give Blake Treinen the ninth inning and Treinen went on to record the save, despite giving up a solo home run to Jake Cronenworth in the inning. After the […]

X-Rays Negative On Alex Dickerson's Foot

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (foot) came on as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was hit in his left foot during the at-bat and awarded a free base. He ran the bases and scored a run, but was removed from the game in the next […]

Brady Singer "Not Overly Concerned" About Arm Injury

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (arm) was removed in the first inning of Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians due to upper right arm discomfort. After the game, he told reporters that he felt a grab in his upper arm, around the biceps area, after throwing a slider to Bradley Zimmer. He explained […]

Tommy La Stella Exits With Achilles Discomfort On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (Achilles) was removed in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After the game, Giants manager Gabe Kapler told reporters that La Stella was experiencing Achilles discomfort. He said that La Stella was feeling limited both on the base paths and on defense. His […]

Yandy Diaz Exits Tuesday's Game With Rib Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (rib) was removed in the seventh inning of Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. After the game, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported that his removal was due to left side rib discomfort. He will be reevaluated by the team on Wednesday, at which point we'll […]

Ryan Pressly Dealing With Knee Soreness

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly (knee) was unavailable out of the bullpen for Tuesday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters on Tuesday that Pressly is dealing with a knee injury, the same injury that has bothered him in the past. Baker also stated that he believes Pressly should […]

Andrew Benintendi Suffers Knee Injury On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (knee) was removed in the eighth inning of Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. He fouled a ball off his right knee in the bottom of the eighth inning. He finished his at-bat and drew a walk, but was replaced on the base paths by Hanser Alberto. Benintendi could […]

Chris Herndon Has Yet To Make A Mark With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings acquired tight end Chris Herndon in a trade with the New York Jets right before the start of the season. The move came after it was announced that Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (meniscus) would miss extended time due to a torn meniscus. There was speculation that Herndon could fill in […]

Benny Snell Jr. Barely Seeing The Field So Far

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. is technically the team's No. 2 running back right now, but you certainly wouldn't know that from his snap log. The team's No. 1 back Najee Harris has been completely dominating the running back snaps through three weeks. Harris played 100% of the snaps in Week 1 and […]

49ers Fans Itching For Trey Lance

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance had 49ers fans going wild after he scored his first career rushing touchdown in Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers. It was a one-yard touchdown run right before half-time and it gave the team their first points of the day. 49ers fans are very clearly eager to […]

Darrel Williams Gains 39 Yards In Week 3

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams saw a season-high nine touches in the team's 30-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3. He rushed seven times for 28 yards and caught two of his three targets for 11 yards. He had only rushed four times in the team's first two games of […]

Adam Trautman Without A Catch The Last Two Weeks

New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman has been completely silent in the passing game over the last two weeks. He went without a target in the team's Week 2 loss to the Carolina Panthers. In Week 3 against the New England Patriots, he failed to reel in his only target. The second-year pro is […]

J.D. McKissic Sees Just Five Touches In Week 3

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic didn't play much of a factor in the team's 43-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 3. He rushed three times for 23 yards and caught both of his targets for 15 yards. However, he logged a season-high 46% of the snaps while the team's No. 1 […]

Jake McGee To Throw Off A Mound On Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee (oblique) is scheduled to throw off a mound on Wednesday. This will be the reliever's first mound work since landing on the injured list with an oblique strain on September 17. If the throwing session goes well, he could have a chance to return before the end of […]

Alec Bohm Recalled From Triple-A On Tuesday

The Philadelphia Phillies called up third baseman Alec Bohm from Triple-A prior to Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He is expected to play a reserve role for the final week of the year, splitting third base duties with Freddy Galvis and Ronald Torreyes. The 25-year-old flashed a lot of potential as a rookie in […]