Edwin Diaz Activated From Bereavement List

The New York Mets have activated closer Edwin Diaz from the bereavement list. He will be available for Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Diaz only wound up missing three games and the Mets lost two of them. Adam Ottavino closed out the team's only victory while Diaz was gone; it was a 5-0 […]

Taijuan Walker Lands On 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder bursitis. The 29-year-old had his first start of the season on Monday cut short after just two innings as he began experiencing right shoulder irritation. The injury isn't expected to keep him out long, but he'll […]

Corey Knebel Placed On COVID-Related Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer Corey Knebel (illness) on the COVID-related injured list on Tuesday. Knebel was unavailable for the ninth inning of Monday's game against the New York Mets due to flu-like symptoms. We don't have any information in regards to whether he has tested positive for COVID-19 or if he is just dealing […]

Alek Manoah Throws Six Shutout Innings In 2022 Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah was dominant in his 2022 debut against the New York Yankees on Monday. The 24-year-old pitched six scoreless innings, allowing one hit and four walks while striking out seven. Manoah had been prioritizing his changeup this offseason and the improved pitch was on full display on Monday. He […]

Mike Trout Up In The Air For Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) was a late scratch from Monday night's game against the Miami Marlins due to a stomach bug. According to Angels beat reporter Sam Blum, Trout stated that he was feeling better after the game, but that he would need to see how he felt on Tuesday morning before […]

Wily Peralta Likely To Join Tigers Soon

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Wily Peralta wasn't able to join the club this spring until April 3 due to visa issues. However, he is in the midst of working his pitch count up in the minors. He recently faced six batters in a Single-A start and allowed one hit and no runs while striking out […]

Keegan Thompson Suspended Three Games

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson has been suspended three games for intentionally throwing at Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen in this past Saturday's game. Thompson threw three straight pitches inside, with the last pitch hitting McCutchen in the hip. Both teams' benches cleared after the incident. Prior to McCutchen being hit by Thompson's pitch, […]

Zack Britton Could Return In August Or September

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) underwent surgery on his left elbow last fall. He is currently on the 60-day injured list. The left-hander began a flat-ground throwing program back in February and, according to the team, he is progressing well. The Yankees are hopeful that Britton could be back with the team […]

Max Fried To Make His Next Start On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried will make his second start of the year on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. There was some speculation that he'd be the team's starter for Tuesday's game as the team has yet to name a starter for Tuesday, but Braves manager Brian Snitker has stated that the team will […]

James Kaprielian Has A Successful Sim Game

Oakland Athletics pitcher James Kaprielian (shoulder) took part in a simulation game at one of the team's minor league complexes on Sunday. The right-hander threw 45 pitches and both Kaprielian and A's manager Mark Kotsay were happy with the results. Kotsay told the media, "Kap's right on track," and deemed Sunday "a good day." The […]

Trevor Story Likely To Return On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (illness) has missed the team's last two games due to a non-COVID illness. According to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live, Story is back with the team ahead of Tuesday's game, but he is not expected to play until Wednesday. Jonathan Arauz started at second base for each of […]

Garrett Cooper A Late Addition To Monday's Lineup

Updating a previous report, Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (wrist) is set to start at designated hitter and bat third in Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Avisail Garcia, who had previously been slotted in as the team's designated hitter, has been scratched from the lineup. Cooper took a pitch in the wrist […]

Jarred Kelenic Heading To The Bench On Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is absent from the starting lineup for Monday night's game against the Minnesota Twins. Jesse Winker and Mitch Haniger are covering the corner outfield positions for the game with Adam Frazier at designated hitter. Kelenic started each of the team's first three games of the year and went just 1-for-11 […]

Danny Jansen Placed On Injured List With Side Soreness

The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Danny Jansen (side) on the 10-day injured list on Monday. The 26-year-old is dealing with left side soreness. The team selected the contract of fellow catcher Tyler Heineman and he will be part of the team's active roster for Monday night's game against the New York Yankees. Alejandro Kirk […]

Mike Trout Scratched With Stomach Bug On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) was initially included in the starting lineup for Monday night's game against the Miami Marlins. However, he was removed from the lineup about three hours prior to first pitch as he came down with a stomach bug. According to Angels beat writer Sam Blum, Trout is available to […]

Kevin Smith Heads To The Bench On Monday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Kevin Smith is not part of the team's starting lineup for Monday's game against Luis Patino and the Tampa Bay Rays. Sheldon Neuse is getting the start at third base and batting eighth in the game. Smith started each of the team's first three games of the year and struggled immensely […]

Randy Arozarena Absent From Monday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not part of the team's starting lineup for Monday night's game against right-hander Paul Blackburn and the Oakland Athletics. The Rays are going with an outfield of Josh Lowe, Kevin Kiermaier and Brett Phillips for the game. Arozarena started each of the team's three games in its season-opening […]

Danny Jansen Dealing With Left Side Soreness

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (side) is dealing with left side soreness, according to Jays manager Charlie Montoyo. He is set to have an MRI to help determine the nature and severity of the injury. Alejandro Kirk is getting the start at catcher and Zack Collins is serving as designated hitter for Monday night's […]

Garrett Cooper Not In The Lineup For Monday's Game

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (wrist) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Michael Lorenzen and the Los Angeles Angels. Cooper was hit by a pitch in the wrist during Sunday's game and he exited the game afterwards. Luckily, X-rays came back negative, but he remains day-to-day at this point. Cooper had […]

Zac Gallen Has His Tuesday Start Pushed Back

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (thumb) has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. He has a small cut on his thumb. According to Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro, Gallen should be able to make his season debut this coming weekend against the New York Mets. Madison Bumgarner is […]

Josh Donaldson Sitting Against Blue Jays On Monday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will be getting his first day off on Monday as the team faces his former team, the Toronto Blue Jays. DJ LeMahieu is covering third base and leading off in the game. Donaldson went 4-for-15 with six strikeouts and no walks in the team's three-game series against the […]

Spencer Torkelson Sitting Out On Monday

Detroit Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox. Harold Castro is taking over first base duties and batting seventh in the game. Torkelson is still searching for his first big league hit. He went 0-for-8 with six strikeouts and three walks […]

Pirates And Cardinals Game Postponed On Monday

Monday's scheduled game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed due to rain. The game has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on June 14. Zach Thompson and Dakota Hudson were the scheduled starters for both teams, but both pitchers will now throw on Tuesday instead. Each team will […]

Nelson Cruz Blasts First Home Run On Sunday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz launched his first home run in a Nationals jersey in Sunday's series finale against the New York Mets. He went 2-for-4 overall in the game and his home run was a three-run shot, providing three of the team's four runs on the day. The 41-year-old is off to a […]

Hunter Greene Earns Win In MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene helped lead the team to a 6-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in his MLB debut on Sunday. He earned the win as he pitched five innings and allowed four hits, two walks and three earned runs while striking out seven. Known for his fastball, Greene had his heater […]

Ryan Yarbrough Headed To The Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (groin) will be placed on the 10-day injured list, according to John Romano of the Tampa Bay Times. The 30-year-old has a minor groin injury and Romano reports that the move to the injured list is precautionary. Fellow pitcher Tommy Romero is being called up from Triple-A to […]

Tommy Romero Being Called Up By Rays

Right-handed pitching prospect Tommy Romero is being called up by the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Jeff Passan. The 24-year-old, who is ranked as the team's No. 18 overall prospect via MLB Pipeline, has yet to pitch in the majors. Passan notes that Romero's stay in the majors may not be long-term. In 2021, Romero […]

White Sox Still Showing Interest In Frankie Montas

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas remains a trade target for the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox were one of the teams interested in trading for former Athletics pitcher Sean Manaea, who was dealt to the San Diego Padres. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the White Sox nearly had a deal for […]

Tyler Ivey Outrighted To Triple-A

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Tyler Ivey was designated for assignment a few days before the start of the regular season. On Sunday, he cleared waivers and the team outrighted him to Triple-A. The 25-year-old has had a rough go of things since suffering a grade one UCL strain in 2019. He barely pitched in 2021, […]

Yuli Gurriel Expected Back On Tuesday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel was placed on the paternity list on Friday. He missed each of the team's last three games, but he is expected to be back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The team optioned fellow first baseman Joe Perez to Double-A after Sunday's game to clear […]