Utah Has Considered Sign-And-Trade Deal For Collin Sexton

According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Utah Jazz have considered a deal that would land them Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton. For the trade to take place, it would be a sign-and-trade deal that would involve the team trading veteran point guard Mike Conley in exchange for Sexton, who is a restricted free... Read More

Miguel Vargas Reaches Base Five Times On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Miguel Vargas had a fantastic game at Triple-A on Tuesday as his Oklahoma City Dodgers routed the Tacoma Rainiers 15-4. He went 2-for-3 with a double, three walks and three runs scored in the game. Vargas' name has come up as a potential call-up for the Dodgers lately both because... Read More

Gunnar Henderson Hitting .266/.391/.486 At Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Gunnar Henderson was one of the highest risers in the most recent update to the MLB Pipeline prospect rankings earlier this month. Prior to the update, he was ranked 41st overall, but now he is slotting in as the No. 5 overall prospect. Henderson was promoted to Triple-A about a month... Read More

Corbin Carroll Homers In Second Straight Triple-A Game

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Corbin Carroll was promoted from Double-A to Triple-A this past weekend and hasn't disappointed since the promotion. He has homered in each of his two Triple-A games and hasn't struck out once over nine plate appearances. Carroll is currently ranked as the third overall prospect in the majors by MLB Pipeline.... Read More

Esteury Ruiz Goes 2-For-4 In MLB Debut

San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Esteury Ruiz turned in a strong performance in his MLB debut against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. He went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles and an RBI. He was caught stealing in his only stolen base attempt of the game. Ruiz batted eighth in the lineup in Tuesday's contest... Read More

Kyle Muller Continuing To Excel At Triple-A

Atlanta Braves left-hander Kyle Muller has turned in quality starts in five of his last six outings for Triple-A Gwinnett. In his most recent outing on July 8, he pitched seven innings and allowed six hits, no walks and two earned runs while striking out eight. Across 15 Triple-A starts this year, he has pitched... Read More

DL Hall Strikes Out Eight Over 5 2/3 Innings On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect DL Hall had yet another dominant performance for Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. He pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed two hits, four walks and one unearned run while striking out eight. The 23-year-old has had a few shaky outings this season, but he's been overwhelming hitters so far in July. Through... Read More

Julio Rodriguez Serving Suspension In Game 1 Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez will be serving his one-game suspension in Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. He was originally slated to serve the suspension on Tuesday, but Tuesday's game was postponed due to weather. Dylan Moore will be covering center field for the first game of Wednesday's... Read More

Mike Trout Likely Won't Land On The Injured List

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros due to upper back spasms. After the game, Angels manager Phil Nevin stated that he removed Trout "without any discussion," saying that he "didn't like the way he was moving." Nevin also added that he believes that Trout won't... Read More

Starling Marte To Miss His Fourth Straight Game Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) will miss his fourth consecutive game on Wednesday as the team takes on right-hander Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves. The 33-year-old veteran injured his groin during this past Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins. On Tuesday, he stated that his groin injury was improving, but that he... Read More

Max Kepler Exits With Potential Leg Injury Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (leg) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He fouled a ball off his leg during his at-bat in the sixth inning. He wound up finishing off the at-bat, but he was replaced in the field by Gilberto Celestino the following inning. The team has yet to provide... Read More

Ketel Marte Continuing To Deal With Hamstring Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) was held out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He is continuing to experience pain in his hamstring, an injury that has hampered him throughout the bulk of the season. Despite Marte being out of the lineup on Tuesday, Diamondbacks bench coach... Read More

J.D. Martinez Experiencing Soreness

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez was held out of Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to some soreness, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. It's unclear right now as to how serious the ailment is and if it will cost him additional time going forward. The 34-year-old was recently added to... Read More

Alex Colome Experiences Hamstring Cramps On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Alex Colome (hamstring) was removed from Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres after he felt his hamstring cramp up. He was pitching in the eighth inning of the game and recorded two outs before he was lifted. His final line was 2/3 of an inning, two hits, one walk and... Read More

Aaron Hicks Set For CT Scan On His Shin

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (shin) is set to undergo a CT scan on his right shin on Wednesday. The 32-year-old fouled a ball off his shin during Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He was removed from the game and helped off the field after the incident. X-rays following the injury were negative,... Read More

Jonah Heim Battling Non-COVID Illness

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (illness) was unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He is dealing with a non-COVID illness, according to Rangers reporter Jeff Wilson. Sam Huff wound up getting the start behind the plate for Tuesday's contest. Heim has been swinging a hot bat so far in July. Over 10 games... Read More

Nick Martinez Day-To-Day With Ankle Sprain

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Martinez (ankle) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies after sustaining a minor ankle sprain. The injury occurred in the seventh inning of the game when he was hit in his ankle by a comebacker. After the game, Padres manager Bob Melvin stated that he was day-to-day. The... Read More

Whit Merrifield Day-To-Day With Bruised Toe

Updating a previous report, Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (toe) may not require a stint on the injured list. Instead, he is being considered day-to-day with a right toe bone bruise. The team will be evaluating his ailment each day going forward. Merrifield's injury comes at a rough time as he'd been swinging... Read More

Esteury Ruiz To Make His MLB Debut Tuesday

San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Esteury Ruiz will be making his MLB debut in Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Padres manager Bob Melvin stated that Ruiz will be in the team's lineup for Tuesday's game, but we have yet to see the lineup card released as of this writing. The 23-year-old has played 77... Read More

Brendan Rodgers Getting A Breather On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team plays Game 2 of its four-game series against the San Diego Padres. Garrett Hampson will be covering the keystone for the game. Rodgers has been struggling at the plate so far in July. Over 11 games this month, he's... Read More

C.J. Cron Heads Back To The Bench On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander Mike Clevinger and the San Diego Padres. Connor Joe will be manning first base for the game. Cron was held out of action on both Saturday and Sunday due to a left wrist injury that occurred when he... Read More

Andrew Heaney Set For A Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) is ready for a rehab assignment, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. The expectation is that he will begin his rehab assignment by pitching at Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday. Heaney has been dealing with right shoulder issues since April and he's made just three starts this... Read More

Justin Steele Activated From Paternity List

The Chicago Cubs have activated left-hander Justin Steele from the paternity list. He will start Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Steele has started 16 games this year and he's gone 3-5 with a 4.13 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. Lately, he's been putting together some of his best outings of the year. In his... Read More

J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm Placed On Restricted List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed four players on the restricted list ahead of the team's two-game road series against the Toronto Blue Jays, which begins on Tuesday. Catcher J.T. Realmuto and third baseman Alec Bohm are the most notable players who landed on the restricted list. Starting pitchers Kyle Gibson and Aaron Nola were also placed... Read More

Brendan Donovan To Miss His Fourth Straight Game Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (illness) is out of the lineup once again for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 25-year-old is dealing with a non-COVID illness and this will be his fourth straight missed game. He went through an on-field workout on Monday, so it seems like he could be available... Read More

J.D. Martinez Retreats To The Bench On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team takes on the Tampa Bay Rays. Rafael Devers (back) is making his return to the lineup for the game and he'll be serving as the team's designated hitter. Martinez has been swinging the bat well lately. He hit his... Read More

Rafael Devers Returns To Action On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (back) is set to make his return in Tuesday's game against right-hander Corey Kluber and the Tampa Bay Rays. He will be hitting third in the lineup and he will be slotting in as designated hitter with J.D. Martinez getting the day off and Bobby Dalbec at third.... Read More

Akil Baddoo Recalled And Starting On Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers have recalled outfielder Akil Baddoo from Triple-A. He will be starting in left field and batting ninth in the team's game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. The 23-year-old began the year in the majors, but struggled over his 17 appearances with the Tigers, slashing .140/.218/.220 with just two extra-base hits.... Read More

Kenley Jansen Will Be Activated On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen (heart) is set to be activated from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. Jansen has been on blood thinners to tend to his irregular heartbeat and he needs to be on the blood thinners for 15 days before activation -- if that weren't the case, he would have been activated... Read More

Anibal Sanchez To Make His Season Debut Thursday

Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez (neck) is set to make his season debut on Thursday against his former team, the Atlanta Braves. Sanchez landed on the injured list at the start of the season due to a cervical nerve impingement in his neck. While rehabbing from the injury, he pitched 15.2 innings and allowed 13... Read More