Austin Hays Not In The Starting Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Matt Shoemaker and the Minnesota Twins. DJ Stewart is starting in left field and batting sixth in the game. This will be Hays' second time on the bench in the last three games. It's surprising to see given the fact […]

Garrett Cooper Sitting Out On Monday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Zach Eflin and the Philadelphia Phillies. Adam Duvall is getting the start in right field for the game. Cooper has been red hot lately. He is currently riding an eight-game hitting streak that has included three home runs, three […]

Seth Lugo Expected To Return Next Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) is expected to return from the injured list when first eligible next Monday, May 31. Lugo had surgery on his right elbow this offseason and has been working his way back. He made his first rehab appearance last week at Single-A. Lugo struggled last year (5.15 ERA, […]

Blue Jays Going With Trent Thornton As Opener On Monday

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that Trent Thornton is going to start Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He will serve as an opener. Ross Stripling, who was previously slated to start, will likely work in relief. Thornton has been solid over 14 appearances (two starts) this year, posting a 2.70 ERA and […]

Freddie Freeman Goes 0-For-4 On Sunday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman struggled at the plate in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, putting an end to a five-game hitting streak. Freeman has 12 home runs this year, which is tied for ninth-most in the Majors, but many of his surface numbers this year […]

Tigers Recall Victor Reyes, Option JaCoby Jones

The Detroit Tigers have recalled outfielder Victor Reyes from Triple-A. Reyes began the year with the team, but was demoted on May 7. After the demotion, he went on a tear at Triple-A slashing .419/.490/.581 over 11 games. The 26-year-old Reyes has shown flashes of potential in the Majors, but he struggled before his demotion […]

Roberto Perez Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Indians have transferred catcher Roberto Perez (finger) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Perez first landed on the injured list a few weeks ago after fracturing his right ring finger. He is expected to be out for a total of two months at least, so the move isn't much […]

Alec Mills Struggles In First Rehab Outing

Chicago Cubs pitcher Alec Mills (back) made his first rehab outing at Triple-A Iowa on Sunday and was only able to pitch 1 2/3 innings. Mills surrendered seven hits, one walk and five earned runs in the start. He managed just one strikeout. Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey said the goal was for Mills to […]

Josh VanMeter Optioned To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned second baseman Josh VanMeter to Triple-A on Sunday. The move was made in conjunction with the activation of starting pitcher Taylor Widener (groin) from the injured list. VanMeter has had a rough year at the plate. Over 37 games, he has a .159/.280/.261 slash line with just one home run to […]

Framber Valdez Throws Four Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (finger) had a strong outing in his second rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday. Valdez threw four scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out two. He threw a total of 54 pitches. Valdez has been sidelined since March due to a broken […]

Jordan Yamamoto Pulled From Sunday's Game With Sore Shoulder

New York Mets starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto (shoulder) was removed from Sunday's game against his former team, the Miami Marlins, due to right shoulder soreness. He pitched four innings and allowed six hits, two walks and five runs (four earned) before exiting. He only managed to record two strikeouts in the game. We don't know […]

Kris Bubic Allows Just Two Runs Against Tigers

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic had a solid outing against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. He pitched five innings and allowed six hits, three walks and two earned runs while striking out three. He wound up with a no decision on the day. Bubic has looked impressive over his time in the Majors […]

Casey Mize Has Another Strong Outing On Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize turned in another strong outing against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. He pitched 6 1/3 innings and allowed three hits, one walk and one earned run while striking out six. Unfortunately, a blown save by Michael Fulmer cost him the win. Mize has now posted five consecutive quality […]

Carlos Santana Hits Walk-Off Home Run On Sunday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana came through with a walk-off two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. It was his only hit in the game as he went 1-for-4. He now has nine home runs and 31 RBI on the year to go along with a .257/.396/.461 slash line. As always, […]

Michael Fulmer Blows Save Opportunity On Sunday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer suffered his first blown save of the year on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Fulmer came on in the ninth inning of a 2-1 game and went on to give up a two-run walk-off home run to Carlos Santana. In addition to the blown save, he was tagged […]

Franmil Reyes Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Indians have placed outfielder Franmil Reyes (abdomen) on the 10-day injured list. Infielder Owen Miller was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Reyes was removed from Saturday's game after straining his left abdominal muscle on a swing in the sixth inning. Reyes has had a solid 2021 campaign so far, slashing […]

Adolis Garcia Stays Hot With Two More Home Runs

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia had another monster day at the plate in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Houston Astros. He went 2-for-5 and hit two solo home runs. He now has nine home runs this month and 14 on the year, which has him tied for second in the Majors. Garcia has been one […]

Andrew Benintendi Slashing .356/.392/.452 In May

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi has had a strong month of May. Over 19 games, he's slashing .356/.392/.452. On Saturday, he went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base, three RBI and a run scored. It was his second straight multi-hit game. Benintendi isn't offering much in terms of power with just three home […]

Akil Baddoo Goes 3-For-3 In Saturday's Win Over Royals

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo provided the team with a spark from the No. 9 spot in the lineup on Saturday. Baddoo went 3-for-3 in the game with a double and a walk. He tallied two RBI and scored a run. Baddoo is in the midst of a long home run drought. His last long […]

Matthew Boyd Struggles In Loss To Royals

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was hit hard in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Boyd pitched five innings and allowed eight hits, three walks and five earned runs while striking out five. This was the second consecutive rough outing for Boyd, who allowed four earned runs over six innings to the […]

Brady Singer Pitches Well In Win Over Tigers

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer recorded his second straight quality start in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers. Singer pitched 6 1/3 innings and allowed six hits, two walks and three earned runs while striking out six. He earned the win to improve to 2-3 on the year. Singer has a 4.00 […]

Shohei Ohtani Scheduled To Pitch Next On Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his next start on Friday against the Oakland Athletics. Ohtani had a concerning development in his most recent outing this past Wednesday against the Cleveland Indians. His overall numbers were fine as he pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, two walks […]

Trea Turner Tallies Two Hits In Saturday's Win

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner went 2-for-5 with a double, a run and an RBI in Saturday's 12-9 win over the Baltimore Orioles. It was a strong bounce-back from an uncharacteristic 0-for-5 game on Friday. Through 42 games this year, Turner is slashing .320/.362/.547 with 10 home runs, eight stolen bases, 24 RBI and 23 […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Goes 1-For-2 In First Rehab Game

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) played in his first rehab game since his early April wrist injury at Triple-A on Saturday. He went 1-for-2 with a single in the game. He played a total of three innings in the field. Hayes only played in two games this year before the injury. His only […]

Charlie Blackmon Goes Yard In Saturday's Win

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon had the team's biggest hit of the day in their 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. Blackmon hit a two-run home run off of Diamondbacks starter Madison Bumgarner in the sixth inning that gave the team a lead that would never be relinquished. It was his only hit […]

Daniel Bard Records His Fifth Save

Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard sealed the team's 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. He pitched the ninth inning and allowed one hit, no walks and no runs while recording two strikeouts. He earned his fifth save of the year. It's been a rollercoaster of a season for Bard, who now has a […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays. He is starting at first base and batting sixth in the game. Gurriel missed the team's last two games as he has been dealing with a knee injury. It's been […]

Franmil Reyes Leaves Saturday's Game With Oblique Injury

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (oblique) was removed in the sixth inning of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Reyes fouled a ball off of himself and was unable to get back into the batter's box. He was replaced in the game by Jordan Luplow. Reyes was able to do some damage in the game […]

Tommy Pham Leading Off On Saturday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham is leading off for just the fourth time this year on Saturday as the team faces Justus Sheffield and the Seattle Mariners. The team is a bit shorthanded for the game with Trent Grisham (heel) and Manny Machado (shoulder) sidelined due to injuries and Wil Myers still yet to […]

Brusdar Graterol Set For Bullpen Session On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. He is coming off of a 30-pitch session on Friday, so he seems to be progressing well. Graterol went on the injured list with right forearm tightness on April 29. He should be headed for a rehab assignment […]