Max Muncy Injures Knee On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (knee) suffered a right knee injury while sliding into second base in the third inning of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He stayed in the game and went on to hit a solo home run in the fifth inning. The injury certainly appears to be minor. Dodgers manager […]

Josh Hader Hasn't Allowed A Run Since July

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader had a rough month of July. He kicked off the month with his first blown save of the year and went on to allow six earned runs across 5.2 innings in the month. However, ever since the calendar flipped to August, Hader has been dominant. Since the start of August, […]

Cavan Biggio Hits A Grand Slam At Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio (elbow) had a big game at Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. He went 3-for-5 with a grand slam, a walk, five RBI and four runs scored. The 26-year-old has been plagued with a number of injuries this year. He's only managed to appear in 77 games for the Blue Jays. […]

Trent Grisham Slashing .140/.156/.233 In September

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham has had a rough time at the plate so far in September. Over 11 games this month, he's slashing just .140/.156/.233 with 15 strikeouts over 43 at-bats. The 24-year-old began the year as a mainstay at the top of the Padres lineup, but he's been getting some starts in […]

Nolan Arenado Hits His 32nd Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado helped lead the team to an 11-4 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday. He went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in the game. The home run was his 32nd of the year. Arenado is in the midst of a bit of […]

Luis Robert Slashing .385/.407/.596 In September

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert hasn't skipped a beat since returning from injury in early August. He slashed .361/.403/.639 in August and has gone on to slash .385/.407/.596 through the first half of September. He's making a lot of hard contact with a 113.6 mph max exit velocity that ranks in the 91st percentile […]

Matt Barnes Feels Great After Rehab Outing

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes was sent out on a rehab assignment to Double-A Portland on Wednesday. He pitched the first inning of Wednesday's game and was happy with the results. Speaking to the media after the game, Barnes said, "That is the best that I've felt in probably a month." He also […]

Jose Peraza Reinstated From The Injured List

The New York Mets reinstated infielder Jose Peraza (finger) from the injured list on Wednesday. Outfielder Albert Almora Jr. was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Peraza was sidelined for nearly two months due to a fractured right middle finger. He was seeing semi-regular playing time earlier in the season when the Mets were […]

Jameson Taillon Could Return Early Next Week

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (ankle) is itching to get back into action. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday of his impending return, Taillon said, "There's not too much season left so the sooner the better for me." Taillon landed on the injured list on September 8 due to a partially-torn tendon in his […]

Amed Rosario Placed On Bereavement List

The Cleveland Indians placed shortstop Amed Rosario on the bereavement list on Wednesday. The team will likely be without him through the weekend. Infielder Ernie Clement was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Andres Gimenez drew the start at shortstop for Wednesday's game and should continue to see most of the starts at the […]

Josh James Recalled From Triple-A On Wednesday

The Houston Astros called up relief pitcher Josh James from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday. The move was made after outfielder Michael Brantley (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 28-year-old James has appeared in just one game for the Astros this year. He made a relief appearance earlier this month and gave […]

Wade Davis Sent To The Injured List On Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals placed relief pitcher Wade Davis (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation on Wednesday. The 36-year-old veteran was hit hard in his last appearance against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. He pitched one inning and allowed three hits, two walks and three earned runs. It's been a rough […]

Wil Myers Getting A Breather On Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Dominic Leone and the San Francisco Giants. Jurickson Profar is getting the start in right field for the game and he's also leading off as the team's primary leadoff hitter, Trent Grisham, is being bumped down to the No. […]

Blake Snell Placed On Injured List With Groin Strain

The San Diego Padres placed starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a strained groin. Snell suffered the injury during his last outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. He was forced to exit the start in the first inning and the team has been monitoring him […]

Mike Yastrzemski Scratched With Elbow Bruise

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) was scratched from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres due to an elbow bruise. Steven Duggar is manning center field in the game with LaMonte Wade Jr. in right field and Kris Bryant in left. Yastrzemski was hit by a pitch on the […]

Matt Manning Holds Brewers To One Run Over Six Frames

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning had one of the best starts of his young career in Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He pitched six innings and allowed two hits, three walks and one earned run while striking out six. He earned the win to improve to 4-6 on the year. Manning has been […]

Vince Velasquez Signed By Padres, Could Start This Weekend

The San Diego Padres signed starting pitcher Vince Velasquez to a minor league contract on Wednesday. According to multiple sources, the Padres are planning to add Velasquez to the team's active 28-man roster and he will start a game during this weekend's series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old veteran was released by the […]

Tyler Gilbert Placed On Injured List With Elbow Fatigue

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed starting pitcher Tyler Gilbert (elbow) on the 10-day injured list with elbow fatigue on Wednesday. Fellow starter Merrill Kelly was activated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move and he is set to start Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 27-year-old Gilbert had pitched relatively well in […]

Yordan Alvarez Getting Reps At First Base

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been getting some increased defensive reps at first base. According to Astros manager Dusty Baker, there's a chance that Alvarez could start seeing some action at first base during games soon. Yuli Gurriel is the team's starting first baseman and should be back on a team option next […]

Tim Anderson Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Janson Junk and the Los Angeles Angels. Leury Garcia is starting at shortstop while Luis Robert is back in the leadoff position. Anderson missed nearly two weeks with a left hamstring strain before making his return in Tuesday's game. […]

Mike Trout Unlikely To Return In 2021

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is unlikely to return to the field this year, according to Angels manager Joe Maddon. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Maddon said that he would be "very surprised" if Trout made it back this year. The update isn't very surprising to hear, but it's the most clarity […]

Jo Adell Lands On Injured List, Likely Done For The Year

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (abdomen) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left abdominal strain on Wednesday. Jose Rojas was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. After the transaction, Angels manager Joe Maddon told reporters that he doubts Adell will play again this year. The 22-year-old had a much better […]

Willie Calhoun Activated And Starting On Wednesday

The Texas Rangers have activated outfielder Willie Calhoun (arm) from the injured list. He is playing designated hitter and batting second in Wednesday's game against Jose Urquidy and the Houston Astros. Calhoun was out for about two and a half months after breaking his arm. He played in 59 games with the Rangers before the […]

Mike Minor Scratched And Placed On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitcher Mike Minor (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to shoulder impingement syndrome. The team recalled reliever Scott Blewett from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Minor was originally slated to start Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics, but Carlos Hernandez is now starting in his place. […]

Michael Brantley Lands On Injured List On Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee discomfort on Wednesday. Brantley missed the team's past three games. Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters on Tuesday that Brantley could return and play designated hitter on Friday, but clearly Brantley wasn't healing fast enough to make that happen. […]

Nicky Lopez Tallies Three Hits, Steals A Base On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez helped lead the team to a 10-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. He went 3-for-5 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored. Lopez has really come alive over the past few months. He slashed .317/.366/.375 and recorded 10 stolen bases in August. He's been […]

Scott Barlow Converts His 13th Save On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals closer Scott Barlow shut the door on the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday to earn his 13th save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing two walks and no hits. Barlow has now earned seven of the team's last eight saves, the only exception being a Greg Holland save in […]

Salvador Perez Launches His 43rd Home Run On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in the team's 10-7 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. The home run was his 43rd on the year. He is now third in the majors in home runs behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (45) and Shohei […]

Kyle Isbel Hits His First Career Home Run

Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel had a memorable game in the team's 10-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. He went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and three runs scored. The home run was the first of his career. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut on Opening Day this […]

Jackson Kowar Lasts Just One Inning On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jackson Kowar had a dreadful outing against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. He pitched just one inning and allowed three hits, four walks and five earned runs while striking out one. Luckily, the Royals' offense exploded for 10 runs in the game so Kowar was left with a no decision. […]