Juan Soto Hitless For Third Straight Game

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto has been in the midst of a cold stretch at the plate. He's gone 0-for-9 over his last three games, though he's at least managed to draw four walks over that three-game stretch. The 23-year-old is slashing .224/.347/.412 over the month of May as a whole and he hasn't homered... Read More

Joe Barlow Earns His Eighth Save On Thursday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joe Barlow closed out the team's 4-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday to earn his eighth save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk and no hits. Barlow is a perfect 8-for-8 on save chances this year with a 1.76 ERA and a 0.91... Read More

Eduardo Rodriguez Throws From 60-70 Feet On Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (rib) threw from 60-70 feet on Thursday. After the throwing session, Rodriguez reported no symptoms. Tigers beat writer Cody Stavenhagen reports that Rodriguez will still need to do some "more intense throwing," but then after that, the Tigers hope he can "jump right into volume" while pitching from the... Read More

Yoshi Tsutsugo Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. The move is retroactive to May 25. The team hasn't formally announced the transaction yet, but Pirates beat writer Alex Stumpf reports that Tsutsugo is dealing with a muscle strain. Fellow infielder Tucupita Marcano will be taking his roster spot.... Read More

Taylor Ward Enters As Pinch-Hitter On Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (neck, shoulder) made an appearance as a pinch-hitter in Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He entered the game in the eighth inning, coming in for Shohei Ohtani (back), and he went on to line out in his only at-bat. This was Ward's first game action since last... Read More

Hyun Jin Ryu Exits With Elbow Tightness On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) was removed from his start against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday after the fifth inning due to left elbow tightness. After the contest, Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo stated that the injury likely wouldn't prevent Ryu from making his next start, which is scheduled for... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Questionable For Friday With Back Stiffness

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (back) was removed in the eighth inning of Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to back stiffness. Ohtani stated after the game that he first felt his back stiffen up after a slider he threw in the first inning of the game. He said that... Read More

Jordan Hicks Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday. The move is retroactive to May 25. Hicks is dealing with a right forearm flexor injury. The 25-year-old has been struggling in his role as a starter this year. He's pitched to a 5.02 ERA and a 1.40... Read More

Ronald Acuna Jr. Remains Out For Thursday's Game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (quad) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 24-year-old has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his right quad. This will be his second straight missed game as he was a late scratch with the injury on Wednesday. Ozzie Albies... Read More

Josh Hader Reinstated From Medical Emergency List

The Milwaukee Brewers have reinstated closer Josh Hader from the family medical emergency list. He will be available out of the bullpen for Thursday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hader missed the team's last three games while he was on the family medical emergency list. Fellow reliever Devin Williams wound up converting two... Read More

Cooper Hummel Reinstated From Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reinstated rookie outfielder Cooper Hummel from the COVID-19 injured list. The team optioned infielder Drew Ellis to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for him. Hummel spent about a week on the COVID-19 injured list. The 27-year-old has appeared in 32 games so far this year and he's slashing .190/.313/.345 with... Read More

Kevin Kiermaier Getting A Breather On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against left-hander Nestor Cortes and the New York Yankees. Yandy Diaz will be leading off while Manuel Margot will be patrolling center field. Kiermaier has been red hot at the plate lately. Over his last six games, he's tallied three... Read More

Royals Place Amir Garrett, Kyle Isbel On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed relief pitcher Amir Garrett and outfielder Kyle Isbel on the injured list on Thursday. No injury designation was given, suggesting they have landed on the COVID-19 injured list. Right-handed pitcher Dylan Coleman and outfielder Brewer Hicklen were recalled from Triple-A in corresponding moves. Garrett has had a rocky first season... Read More

Joe Kelly Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed relief pitcher Joe Kelly (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday due to a left hamstring strain. The 33-year-old veteran suffered the injury during Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. He threw seven pitches and recorded two strikeouts before exiting the game. Despite having an ugly 9.53 ERA... Read More

Matt Carpenter Signs With Yankees

The New York Yankees have signed infielder Matt Carpenter to a one-year deal. He will be part of the team's active roster for Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Carpenter was released by the Texas Rangers a week ago, despite putting together some nice stats at the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate in Round Rock... Read More

Paul Goldschmidt Slashing .402/.462/.768 In May

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has been fantastic at the plate throughout the month of May. He's currently slashing .402/.462/.768 across the month with six home runs, 12 doubles, 23 RBI and 14 runs. The 34-year-old was a bit sluggish out of the gate this year, posting a .728 OPS in April, but... Read More

Alec Mills To Pitch Three Innings At Triple-A On Friday

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Alec Mills (back, quad) is set to pitch three innings in a rehab start at Triple-A Iowa on Friday. The 30-year-old has been out all season. He began the year on the injured list due to a lower back strain, then went on to suffer a quad injury while rehabbing the... Read More

Willson Contreras Back In Action On Thursday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) is set to make his return in Thursday's day game against the Cincinnati Reds. He will be batting second and playing catcher in the game. Contreras was held out of each of the team's last four games due to a strained right hamstring. It's especially encouraging to see that... Read More

Teoscar Hernandez Slashing .100/.129/.167 In May

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has yet to settle in offensively this season and he's been especially cold at the plate in May. Over 15 games this month, he's slashing .100/.129/.167 with one home run, one double and 18 strikeouts to go along with just two walks. The Blue Jays have a stacked lineup,... Read More

Aaron Judge Doubles, Scores A Run On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge helped the team defeat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 on Wednesday. He went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the game. Judge has been delivering first round value through the early going of the 2022 season. He leads the majors with 17 home runs and he's slashing... Read More

Mike Trout Goes Hitless In Wednesday's Loss

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout had a rough game at the plate in the team's 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. He went 0-for-4, striking out in each of his four plate appearances. Strangely enough, this was his second four-strikeout game of the month. Apart from those two rare outings, Trout has... Read More

Bo Bichette Slashing .271/.319/.494 In May

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has had a nice turnaround at the plate this month after struggling in April. He opened the year with a .213/.237/.298 slash line and just four extra-base hits (two homers, two doubles) in April. However, in May, he's slashed .271/.319/.494 while tallying seven doubles and four home runs. Given... Read More

Trea Turner Steals Two Bags On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner came through with his first double-steal game of the year during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to his former team, the Washington Nationals. He went 1-for-3 with a walk and a pair of stolen bags in the contest. He now has 10 stolen bases over 11 attempts on the year. Turner... Read More

Anthony Alford Signs With KBO Team After Guardians Release

The Cleveland Guardians released outfielder Anthony Alford from his minor league contract on Wednesday. Following his release, he signed a deal worth $577,000 with the KT Wiz of the Korea Baseball Organization. Alford came up as a top prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays' organization about five years back. He's had trouble finding consistency in... Read More

Joe Kelly Exits With Hamstring Tightness On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly (hamstring) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox due to left hamstring tightness. He entered the game in the eighth inning and struck out each of the two batters he faced on a total of seven pitches before exiting. He is set to be reevaluated... Read More

Giancarlo Stanton Dealing With Ankle Inflammation

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) was sent to the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. It was originally stated that he was dealing with a right calf strain. However, late Wednesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone clarified that Stanton was instead dealing with ankle inflammation. Boone made it sound as if he isn't too concerned... Read More

Nico Hoerner Activated From Injured List Wednesday

The Chicago Cubs activated infielder Nico Hoerner (ankle) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The team placed catcher Yan Gomes (oblique) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Hoerner had been sidelined for about two weeks due to a right ankle sprain. He is not in... Read More

Franmil Reyes Sitting Against Astros On Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Franmil Reyes is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against right-hander Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros. Josh Naylor will be filling in as designated hitter for the game. Reyes has yet to settle in at the plate this year. Over 35 games, he's slashing just .195/.255/.278 with three... Read More

Jonathan Loaisiga Heading To The Injured List

The New York Yankees will be placing relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder discomfort, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Loaisiga was roughed up in his last trip to the mound, which came on Sunday in Game 2 of the team's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. He... Read More

Ozzie Albies Batting Second On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is slotting in to the No. 2 spot in the lineup for Wednesday's game against left-hander Ranger Suarez and the Philadelphia Phillies. Albies is coming off of one of his best games of the season. In Tuesday's contest, he went 3-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. He... Read More