Cristian Javier Throws Batting Practice Session

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier (elbow) was able to throw a 20-pitch live batting practice session last week. Javier reportedly looked good during the session and was able to hit 95 mph on his fastball, according to Astros’ manager Joe Espada. It's nice to see Javier progressing to face live hitters. He continues to […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Off the Mound

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (foot) has resumed playing catch and was able to throw off the mound on Monday. It looks like McCullers is progressing well from a right foot sprain that landed him on the injured list. It's unclear if McCullers is going to require a rehab assignment or not. The […]

Yordan Alvarez Resumes Swinging a Bat

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) was able to hit off a tee on Sunday. Now, Alvarez is set to do it again on Tuesday as he continues to work his way back from a fractured hand. Alvarez has been sidelined since early May, but is hopeful to get back in the lineup soon. […]

Chris Sale Has No Timetable to Return

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) is expected to pitch again this season, according to manager Brian Snitker. Sale was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday after suffering a ribcage fracture on Wednesday. There is no timetable for Sale's return as the team wants to wait and see how the injury heals. […]

Michael McGreevy Named Tuesday's Starter

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy will be called up to take the ball versus the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, according to manager Oliver Marmol. McGreevy has earned himself an extended look after tossing five innings, allowing one earned run, and striking out five batters in a start against the Chicago White Sox. This […]

Michael Busch Absent Versus Southpaw

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Busch only has four hits against left-handed pitching this season, so unsurprisingly he'll head to the bench. He's coming off a solid series against the Seattle Mariners where he recorded five hits, one home […]

Kyren Paris Recalled from Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels infielder Kyren Paris was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday. He'll take the spot of Kevin Newman who was placed on the paternity leave list. That means, Paris will take over the spot on the roster for a few days while Newmani is gone on paternity leave. Paris got off to […]

Logan O'Hoppe Sitting Out on Monday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This is a routine rest day for O'Hoppe who has started each of the last two games. It's a bit surprising to see him resting after hitting three home runs and knocking in six […]

Rhys Hoskins Resting on Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine rest day for Hoskins who has started the previous 14 games. Hoskins hasn't been a great fantasy option this season, but he has been hitting the ball better lately. […]

Emilio Pagan Bounces Back on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan was given the ball with a three-run lead in the ninth inning during Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Pagan needed a bounce back outing after blowing the save during Saturday's contest. The right-hander threw a scoreless final frame to earn his 18th save of the season. Before […]

Cal Raleigh Blasts 31st Home Run

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been unbelievable during this series against the Chicago Cubs. Raleigh got the fun started off early with a two-run home run off right-hander Colin Rea in the first inning. This marks Raleigh's 31st home run of the season, which leads all of baseball right now. The switch-hitting slugger smacked […]

Seiya Suzuki Homers Twice in Loss

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki came ready to swing the bat during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Suzuki smacked a solo shot off right-hander Logan Gilbert in the first inning. He would get Gilbert again with a two-run blast in the sixth inning. Suzuki finished his day 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI […]

Trevor Megill Earns 17th Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill was asked to come on a little earlier than normal during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Megill was able to get out of the eighth inning and toss a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 17th save of the season. He earned a four-out save, allowing one hit, […]

Byron Buxton Smacks Two Homers on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been crushing the ball over the wall lately. On Sunday, Buxton got the game going with a solo home run off right-hander Quinn Priester in the first inning. Buxton continued the fun with another solo blast in the sixth inning. He finished his day 3-for-5 with two homers, two […]

Seth Halvorsen Earns Sixth Save

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Seth Halvorsen was asked to come onto the mound with a two-run lead in the ninth inning on Sunday. Halvorsen gave up one hit, but was able to work around it and finish off the D-Backs hitters and earn his sixth save of the season. Halvorsen has been a decent option […]

Jackson Merrill Activated, Playing on Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (concussion) was activated off the 7-day injured list on Sunday. Merrill is back in action after missing a little over a week due to a concussion. When healthy, Merrill is a stud, but keeping him on the field has been a problem this season. Merrill is slashing .304/.349/.474 with […]

Hunter Goodman Resting on Sunday

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Goodman will take a seat after starting in each of the last three games. During that span, Goodman went 3-for-12 with a double, two RBI, and two walks. Goodman has been one of the few bright […]

Thairo Estrada Missing Fifth Straight Game

Colorado Rockies infielder Thairo Estrada (hand) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This marks the fifth straight game that Estrada has missed due to a bruised right hand. The organization was hopeful Estrada wouldn't require a stint on the injured list. However, it's getting to the point […]

Casey Mize Makes Early Exit on Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (leg) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's outing against the Tampa Bay Rays. He was pulled out in the sixth inning after a visit with the training staff after showing a dip in velocity. Mize appeared to be flexing his right leg, so possibly his departure […]

Zach Neto Absent on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. This appears to be a rare rest day for Neto who has started in every game since May 26. He has been in a bit of a slump lately with only two hits over his […]

Dillon Brooks Moved to Suns

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was traded as part of a blockbuster trade to land Kevin Durant on Sunday. The Rockets are trading Brooks, Jalen Green, the 10th overall pick in 2025, and five future second-round picks in exchange for Durant. Brooks played a majority of his career with the Memphis Grizzlies before landing in […]

Jalen Green Headed to Phoenix

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has traded to the Phoenix Suns as part of a blockbuster trade on Sunday. The Rockets will trade Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick in 2025, and five second-round picks in exchange for Kevin Durant. This is a great move for the Suns to acquire a young guard in […]

Kevin Durant Traded to Rockets

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Jalen Green, forward Dillon Brooks, and the No. 10 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Also, the Suns acquired five future second-round picks as well. The drama is finally over as Durant lands with one of his preferred teams. […]

Luis L. Ortiz Looks Excellent in Win

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis L. Ortiz posted a strong bounce back outing versus the Athletics on Saturday. Ortiz gave up six runs during his last outing, but looked untouchable here. He tossed six scoreless innings, allowing two hits, while striking out 10 batters in the win. The 10 strikeouts tied a season-high for Ortiz […]

Shelby Miller Records Eighth Save

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Shelby Miller was handed the ball with a two-run lead versus the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Miller did allow a hit, but he struck out three batters and earned his eighth save of the season. This is now back-to-back scoreless outings from Miller after he struggled earlier in the week. He […]

Luis Garcia Beginning Rehab Assignment on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Luis Garcia (groin) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho on Sunday. He appears to have progressed enough to throw some rehab outings, so he should return soon. Garcia has been sidelined since early June due to a right groin strain. If everything goes well, Garcia should […]

Ryan Borucki Lands on Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Borucki made an early exit from Friday's contest after recording only one out. Now, he's set to miss a few weeks with lower back inflammation. Before going down, Borucki was struggling with a 5.26 ERA across 29 appearances with the […]

Shea Langeliers Takes Batting Practice

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (oblique) was able to take part in batting practice ahead of Saturday's game. Langeliers looked good swinging the bat and was crushing the ball, so it sounds like he's making good progress. He's currently working his way back from an oblique injury that landed him on the 10-day injured list in […]

Bryce Harper Hitting Soft Toss

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (hand) progressed to hitting soft toss this weekend. Harper has been slowly ramping up his activities but appears to still have quite a while to go before returning to the Phillies lineup. He continues to work his way back from right-wrist inflammation that has sidelined him since early June. […]

Jose Berrios Looks Sharp on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios looked sharp on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Chicago White Sox. Berrios gave up two hits early, but retired the next 14-of-15 batters he faced. The White Sox weren't able to do much against him as he scored one unearned run in the sixth inning. Berrios […]