Eduard Bazardo Being Shut Down Due To Lat Injury

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Eduard Bazardo (lat) is "going to be shut down for a while" according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Bazardo was diagnosed with a right lat strain. He suffered the injury during his start at Triple-A on Tuesday. The Red Sox haven't revealed much about the estimated timeline for Bazardo's […]

Will Smith Sitting Against Giants On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Scott Kazmir and the San Francisco Giants. Austin Barnes is getting the start behind the plate and batting sixth in the game. Smith has had a fantastic month of May. He has appeared in 16 games this month and […]

Mookie Betts Getting A Rest Day On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is getting the day off on Saturday as the team plays the second game of a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants. DJ Peters is getting the start in right field and batting eighth in the game while Chris Taylor is slotting in as the team's leadoff […]

Christian Vazquez Sitting Against Phillies On Saturday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is getting the day off on Saturday as the team faces Spencer Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies. Kevin Plawecki will be the team's starting catcher and he is batting eighth in the game. Vazquez has been a workhorse behind the plate this year, appearing in 41 of the team's […]

Alex Verdugo Held Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (hamstring) is being held out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Spencer Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies. The team is going with Danny Santana, Franchy Cordero and J.D. Martinez in the outfield. Verdugo was removed from Friday's game due to hamstring tightness. He was 3-for-3 in the game […]

Jesse Hahn Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals have transferred relief pitcher Jesse Hahn (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. The move was a surprising development as all indications had been that Hahn was close to making his return. He apparently experienced a setback in his recovery, though the details of the setback have […]

Hunter Dozier Begins Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (head) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. Dozier was placed on the injured list last weekend after suffering a concussion when he ran into Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. He likely won't require a long rehab assignment. He could be back with the […]

Corey Dickerson Sitting Against Lefty On Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against left-hander Joey Lucchesi and the New York Mets. Adam Duvall is covering left field in the game. The left-handed Dickerson hasn't been horrible against lefties this year with a .250/.333/.417 slash line, but he's been better against righties, with a […]

Guillermo Heredia Sitting On Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia is heading to the bench for Saturday's game against Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ender Inciarte is getting the start in center field and batting eighth in the game. Heredia has been the team's regular center fielder lately and has been producing well for the team. He's made six […]

Alec Bohm Getting A Rest Day On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is getting the day off on Saturday as the team faces Nathan Eovaldi and the Boston Red Sox. The team is yet to announce their official starting lineup for the game, but they will likely have Brad Miller or Jean Segura covering third base. Bohm has had a quiet […]

Spencer Howard To Start Saturday's Game Against Red Sox

The Philadelphia Phillies have called up starting pitcher Spencer Howard to start Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Matt Moore (back) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. Howard has made three appearances for the Phillies this year, but all have been in relief. He's pitched 4.1 innings and allowed six […]

Christian Yelich Getting The Day Off On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting the day off on Saturday as the team faces Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds. Jackie Bradley Jr. is getting the start in left field and batting seventh in the game. Yelich had played in three of the team's four games since his activation from the injured list […]

Kolten Wong Out Of The Lineup On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (arm) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds. Wong was removed from Friday's game after he was hit on his right arm by a pitch. His X-rays returned negative, but he was reportedly sore after the game. He should be […]

Austin Hays Sitting Against Nationals On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals. Ryan Mountcastle is getting the start in left field, Hays' usual post. Hays has been the team's everyday No. 2 hitter lately. He's had a decent season, slashing .244/.313/.454 with five home runs, 15 […]

Josh Bell Taking A Seat Against Lefty On Saturday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game as the team faces lefty Bruce Zimmermann and the Baltimore Orioles. Ryan Zimmerman is getting the start at first base after being on the bench in the previous three games. Zimmerman is hitting third in the order on Saturday. Bell […]

Hunter Dozier Nearing Return To The Lineup

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (head) went through infield drills on Friday. According to Royals manager Mike Matheny, he has been "checking the boxes" in his recovery. Dozier suffered a concussion in last Friday's game after running into Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. He has been on the injured list ever […]

Michael A. Taylor Homers In Second-Straight Game

Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers. The home run was his fifth of the year and it was his second-straight game with a long ball. Taylor's had a decent year so far. Over 39 games, he's slashing .248/.307/.380 with […]

Mike Minor Gives Up 10 Hits Against Tigers

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Mike Minor struggled in Friday's start against the Detroit Tigers. He pitched six innings and allowed a season-high 10 hits, which led to a total of four earned runs. On the bright side, he didn't yield a single walk and he struck out eight batters. Minor was coming off of […]

Robbie Grossman Records Three Hits In Friday's Win

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman had a strong game setting the table for the team in their 7-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. Grossman went 3-for-5 with three singles and a run scored. It was his second-straight multi-hit game. Grossman has had a strong month of May, slashing .309/.415/.529 with two home runs, five […]

Miguel Cabrera Homers Twice, Including Go-Ahead Grand Slam

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera had his best offensive game of the year in Friday's 7-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. He went 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI. His second home run of the game was a seventh inning grand slam off of Royals reliever Greg Holland that gave the […]

Jose Urena Allows Five Runs, But Earns Win On Friday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena had a rough outing against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, but luckily his offense came through for him and gave him his second win on the year. Urena pitched six innings and allowed 10 hits, no walks and five earned runs while recording just one strikeout. Urena has […]

Michael Fulmer Earns His Fourth Save On Friday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer earned his fourth save of the year in Friday's 7-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. He pitched a perfect ninth inning, allowing no hits, no walks and no earned runs while striking out one. All four of Fulmer's saves on the year have come in May and with […]

Triston McKenzie Tagged For Six Runs On Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie had a rough outing against the Cleveland Indians on Friday. McKenzie pitched 3 1/3 innings and allowed two hits, five walks and six earned runs while striking out four. McKenzie has now allowed at least five earned runs in three of his four starts this month. He's yet to […]

Chris Paddack Allows One Run Over Six Innings Against Mariners

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack had his best and longest outing of the 2021 season against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. He pitched six innings and allowed three hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out six. It was his first quality start of the year and the first time he'd […]

Tim Anderson Hitless Over Three-Straight

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson got off to a fantastic start to the month of May. He had a 12-game hitting streak this month that included seven multi-hit efforts. However, following the streak, he's gone 0-for-14 over his last three games. Anderson is having a strong year overall, slashing .298/.331/.440 with five home runs, […]

Mookie Betts Reaches Base Three Times On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts had a strong day at the plate in Friday's 2-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. Betts went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run. It's been a somewhat quiet start to the year for Betts. Through 38 games, he's slashing .258/.366/.452 with five home runs, five […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. Recalled From Triple-A

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. from Triple-A Durham on Friday. Honeywell made three appearances (including two starts as an opener) for the Rays this year before being sent down. He pitched 4.1 innings and allowed five hits, three walks and four earned runs while striking out four. Over two games and […]

Adolis Garcia Homers, Drives In Five On Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia continued mashing in Friday's 7-5 win over the Houston Astros. Garcia went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and five RBI in the game. He now has 12 home runs on the year, which has him tied for fourth in Majors. Seven of those 12 home runs have come […]

Trent Grisham Bruises Heel In Friday's Game

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (heel) was forced to leave Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning due to a heel bruise. He was replaced in the game by Jorge Mateo. Grisham had gone 2-for-2 in the game with a home run, a walk and two runs scored before exiting the […]

Jose Peraza Leaves Friday's Game After Being Hit By Pitch

New York Mets second baseman Jose Peraza (calf) was taken out of Friday's game against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning after he was hit by a pitch on his right calf. Wilfredo Tovar entered the game as his replacement. After the game, Mets manager Luis Rojas said that Peraza's leg got tight really […]