Manny Machado Slashing Just .233/.270/.317 In August

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has been struggling at the plate so far in August. Over 15 games this month, he's slashing .233/.270/.317 with just three extra-base hits (one home run, two doubles) to go along with four RBI and nine runs. He has 15 strikeouts and only three walks in August. Machado […]

Luis Gil Sent Back To Triple-A

The New York Yankees optioned starting pitcher Luis Gil back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday night. Gil served as the team's 27th man in Tuesday's doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. He started the second game of the two-game set and pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing three hits, four walks and no runs while striking […]

Tanner Houck Optioned, But Should Remain In Rotation

The Boston Red Sox optioned starting pitcher Tanner Houck to Triple-A on Tuesday. Houck pitched the first game of the team's doubleheader against the New York Yankees earlier on Tuesday. He went four innings in the start, allowing five hits, no walks and two earned runs while striking out two. He was used as the […]

Eric Haase To Remain Out On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase (back) will remain out for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Haase was a late scratch from Tuesday's game as he was dealing with lower back tightness. After Tuesday's game, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told the media that he wasn't sure how long the injury would linger for Haase, […]

Chris Bassitt Receives Stitches And Undergoes Tests

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (head) was taken to the hospital on Tuesday night after he was hit in the head by a comebacker in Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Athletics manager Bob Melvin told the media that Bassitt received some stitches and underwent tests to detect potential fractures. Melvin said that […]

Jake Brentz Earns His Second Save On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jake Brentz converted his second save of the year in the team's 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Brentz pitched a scoreless ninth inning in the game, allowing two walks and no hits while striking out two. Brentz has recorded two of the team's three saves this month, […]

Gregory Soto Gets Hammered By Angels On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto had his worst outing of the year in Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Soto entered in the ninth inning of a 2-2 game and went on to allow four hits, two walks and six runs (five earned). He only managed to record two outs before he was pulled. […]

Casey Mize Lasts Just Four Innings On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize struggled a bit in his start against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. He pitched four innings and allowed four hits, four walks and two earned runs while striking out four. The four walks matched a season high. It took him 88 pitches to make it through his four […]

Jeimer Candelario Hits His Ninth Home Run In Saturday's Win

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario helped the team defeat the Cleveland Indians 6-4 on Saturday. Candelario went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs and two RBI in the game. Candelario has had a fantastic month of August so far. Over 12 games this month, he's slashing .341/.420/.659 with two home runs, six doubles, […]

Brad Keller Posts Quality Start In Loss To Cardinals

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller had a decent outing against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, but it wasn't enough for the team as the Cardinals went on to win the game 9-4. Keller pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed seven hits, two walks and four runs (three earned) while striking out eight […]

Wily Peralta Allows Three Runs Over 4 1/3 Innings

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Wily Peralta had a short outing in the team's 6-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Peralta pitched 4 1/3 innings and allowed six hits, three walks and three earned runs while striking out six. His six strikeouts matched his season-high. While he's pitched decently well this year, strikeouts have […]

Mike Minor Notches Quality Start In Friday's Loss

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Mike Minor delivered a solid start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. He pitched six innings and allowed six hits, one walk and three earned runs while striking out seven. Unfortunately, the Royals were shut out 6-0 in the game, so Minor was tagged with the loss, dropping his […]

Eric Haase Breaks Slump With His 19th Home Run

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians. The home run was his 19th of the year and it was a much-needed bomb for him as he'd been struggling at the plate lately. He'd gone 0-for-13 over his previous four games before this one […]

Renato Nunez Homers In His Second Straight Game

Detroit Tigers first baseman Renato Nunez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the team's 7-4 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Friday. The Tigers selected his contract on Wednesday and he has made two starts since rejoining the team, homering in both games. Nunez got his first opportunity with the Tigers back in […]

Robbie Grossman Blasts His 18th Home Run

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman helped the team complete a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. He batted leadoff and went 2-for-5 with a solo home run. The home run was his 18th of the year. He is in the midst of the best power season of his career as his previous career-high […]

Michael Fulmer Records Two-Inning Save On Thursday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer closed out the team's 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday to earn his seventh save of the year. It was a two-inning save as he pitched both the eighth and ninth innings, allowing two hits, no walks and no runs without recording any strikeouts. The team's primary […]

Matt Manning Earns His Third Win On Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning notched his second quality start of the year in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He pitched six innings and allowed eight hits, no walks and three earned runs while striking out two. He earned the win to improve to 3-5 on the year. It was a solid […]

Whit Merrifield Tallies Three Hits In Wednesday's Loss

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield was one of the lone bright spots in the team's 5-2 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Merrifield went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in the game. It was his second consecutive multi-hit game. He has stolen exactly one base in each […]

Brady Singer Hit Hard In His Return From Injury

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer returned from the injured list to make his 20th start of the year against the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He had a rough outing, pitching 3 2/3 innings and allowing 10 hits, three walks and five earned runs while striking out two. Singer was sidelined for about […]

Gregory Soto Shuts The Door For His 14th Save

Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto shut the door on the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday to earn his 14th save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two. Soto already has three saves this month. He has converted seven consecutive save opportunities and has just […]

Tarik Skubal Fires Six Scoreless Innings On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal earned his eighth win of the year after a stellar outing against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Skubal pitched six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and a walk while striking out six. He is now 8-10 on the year with a 4.10 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. He has […]

Nolan Arenado Reaches Base Twice On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in the team's 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Arenado has had a decent first year with the Cardinals so far. Over 110 games, he's slashing .261/.319/.494 with 22 home runs, 68 RBI and 54 runs. His […]

Tigers To Give Starting Pitchers Extra Rest Going Forward

On Wednesday, Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch stated that none of the Tigers starters will work on regular rest for the remainder of the regular season, with Matt Manning as a possible exception. Hinch also said that a sixth starter might be added to the rotation as well, which certainly makes sense given the approach. […]

Tigers Select The Contract Of Renato Nunez

The Detroit Tigers selected the contract of first baseman Renato Nunez on Wednesday. The move came after the team placed outfielders Akil Baddoo (concussion) and Derek Hill (ribs) on the injured list. Nunez played in seven games for the Tigers in April and he hit two home runs and two doubles while slashing .148/.207/.444. He […]

Stephen Strasburg Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Washington Nationals transferred starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. The move wasn't a surprise as Strasburg underwent neurogenic thoracic outlet surgery in late July. He will be out for the remainder of the 2021 season. Strasburg was only able to make five starts this year. Over those five […]

Jose Alvarado Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to an impingement in his left shoulder. The move is retroactive to August 8. Alvarado was the only lefty in the Phillies' bullpen, so the team will have to get by with just righties for the time being, […]

Yasmani Grandal Goes 2-For-3 In His Rehab Debut

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) had a strong debut rehab outing at Double-A Birmingham on Wednesday. He went 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in the game. Grandal has been out since early July after undergoing surgery on his knee. Based on his productive Double-A debut, it's safe to assume that he'll […]

Niko Goodrum Will Be Heading Back To The Injured List

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum (groin) exited Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after straining his left groin while running out a double. After the game, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch stated that Goodrum would be placed on the injured list. The team will be selecting the contract of outfielder Jacob Robson in a corresponding […]

Huascar Ynoa Strikes Out Seven In Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) had a mixed bag rehab outing at Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. He pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, four walks and three earned runs while striking out seven. He threw 83 pitches in the outing. While the walks and runs are certainly concerning, it's good to […]

X-Rays Negative On Max Stassi's Forearm

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi (forearm) was hit by a pitch on his left forearm in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He underwent X-rays after the game and they came back negative. He is being considered day-to-day. The Angels close out their series against the Blue Jays on […]