Jay Bruce Activated Off Of Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce (quad) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Friday afternoon. The 33-year-old has not appeared in a game since Sept. 5. He is not in the team's starting lineup for Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he may serve as the designated hitter... Read More

Dakota Hudson Likely Dealing With Flexor Issue

St. Louis Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson is likely dealing with a flexor issue in his arm, according to president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. Hudson left Thursday's start against the Pittsburgh Pirates after two innings due to elbow tightness. X-rays on his elbow came back negative, but the Cardinals are currently awaiting the results of... Read More

Alex Wood Starting On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood will start Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. It will be another bullpen game for the Dodgers, as Wood will likely pitch two innings at most. The 29-year-old, who is now being utilized as a reliever, has only thrown 8 1/3 innings in 2020 due to shoulder inflammation. He... Read More

Dylan Carlson Recalled By Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Dylan Carlson was recalled from the team's alternate training site on Friday afternoon. He is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Carlson slashed .162/.215/.243 during his first major-league stint, but he still has an elite ceiling. He will likely see... Read More

Mitch Garver Rejoins Twins In Chicago

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (intercostal, groin) has rejoined the team during their current series against the Chicago White Sox. Garver remains on the injured list, but Star Tribune reporter LaVelle Neal speculates that he will be reactivated on Saturday. Garver slogged through a dismal start to the 2020 season, posting a .474 OPS and... Read More

Jorge Soler Takes Live At-Bats Thursday

Kansas City Royals designated hitter Jorge Soler (oblique) took live at-bats on Thursday without suffering any setbacks. The 28-year-old is inching closer to a return, with a workout scheduled on Friday. Soler has not fully lived up to the hype of his 2019 season, where he smashed 48 homers, but he remains an elite power... Read More

J.T. Realmuto Will Not Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hip) will not be ready to return to the lineup over the weekend, according to manager Joe Girardi. The 29-year-old is battling hip discomfort, which has kept him sidelined since Sept. 12. It appears as though Realmuto is getting close to a return, but fantasy managers will have to wait... Read More

Julio Urias Pitches Effectively In Thursday's Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias allowed two runs on three hits across 5 2/3 innings of work during Thursday's 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. He struck out two batters without issuing a walk in the no-decision. The Rockies jumped on Urias in the first inning, cashing both of their runs, but the 24-year-old... Read More

Corey Seager Hits 13th Homer Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored during Thursday's 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. Seager has quietly put up a season that is deserving of MVP votes. He is slashing .309/.357/.602 with 13 homers, 36 RBI, and 32 runs scored in 181 at-bats.... Read More

Cole Hamels Surrenders Three Runs In Season Debut

Atlanta Braves starter Cole Hamels allowed three runs on three hits across 3 1/3 innings of work during Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He struck out two batters while issuing a single walk. It was the first appearance of the season for Hamels, who missed over two months with shoulder and tricep issues.... Read More

Dustin May Throws Five Innings In Relief Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May (foot) was scratched from his start on Wednesday, but he ended up pitching 5 1/3 innings in relief against the San Diego Padres. He allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out six batters. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts seems to be tinkering with... Read More

Trea Turner Mired In Small Slump

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was 2-for-4 during Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The 27-year-old is batting .241 with no homers and four RBI over his last seven games. It is a sudden cold streak for Turner, but some regression had to be expected. He still owns a .344/.401/.594 slash line on... Read More

Jackie Bradley Jr. Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. The 30-year-old is slashing .302/.393/.566 with three homers and seven RBI over his last 15 games, but he will get a night off here. In his absence, Alex Verdugo is starting in centerfield and batting... Read More

Nick Markakis Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The team opted to go with more right-handed batters with the left-handed Keegan Akin on the mound for the Orioles. Austin Riley will start at third base and bat seventh, while Adam Duvall and Marcell Ozuna patrol... Read More

Justin Verlander Throws Successful Simulated Game Wednesday

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander (forearm) threw close to 75 pitches during a simulated game on Wednesday morning. According to manager Dusty Baker, Verlander looked good throughout the session. The veteran right-hander seems close to a return, and as long as he does not feel any discomfort tomorrow, he may be back by the weekend.... Read More

Carlos Correa Returns To Lineup Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (ankle) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Correa was helped off of the field during Tuesday's game after fouling a ball off of his ankle. The 25-year-old has a fantastic matchup against Rangers' right-hander Kyle Gibson. The embattled pitcher owns a 6.14 ERA while right-handed... Read More

Walker Buehler To Throw Simulated Game Before Return

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Walker Buehler (finger) will throw one more simulated game before returning to the team. The 26-year-old will likely slot back into the starting rotation sometime next week. It has been a frustrating 2020 campaign for the Dodgers co-ace, as Buehler has only managed to appear in 32 2/3 innings. Even upon... Read More

Giancarlo Stanton Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 30-year-old returned from the injured list on Tuesday night, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a rusty performance. Stanton will see a fair amount of rest over the next few weeks, as manager Aaron... Read More

Gleyber Torres Remains Out Of Lineup Wednesday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (quad) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The same ailment also kept Torres out of Tuesday's game. The injury is not expected to be serious, but the Yankees are playing it safe with their young star. In his absence, Tyler Wade... Read More

Mickey Moniak Called Up By The Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Mickey Moniak is being called up to the team, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Moniak was the first overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft but has scuffled throughout various levels of minor-league ball over the following seasons. He slashed .252/.303/.439 with 67 RBI at Double-A Reading in... Read More

Dustin May Scratched, Brusdar Graterol To Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (foot) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Brusdar Graterol will serve as the Dodgers opener for the contest. May took a comebacker off of his foot in his most recent start, and while it was determined there was no structural... Read More

Tony Gonsolin Tosses Seven Effective Innings Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin allowed one run on four hits across seven innings of work during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. He struck out two batters without issuing a walk. It was a brilliant performance for Gonsolin, against one of the league's highest-powered offenses. The 26-year-old now owns a 1.51... Read More

Matt Harvey Headed To 10-Day Injured List

Kansas City Royals pitcher Matt Harvey was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lat strain on Wednesday afternoon. The 31-year-old suffered the injury during a relief appearance against the Tigers on Tuesday night. Harvey was horrendous in 2020, posting an 11.57 ERA and 2.74 WHIP across 11 2/3 innings. The former All-Star will... Read More

Kenley Jansen Picks Up 11th Save Of The Season

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen fired a scoreless ninth inning to notch the save in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. It did not come easy, however, as Jansen surrendered two hits and a walk to load the bases with one out. Thankfully, the 32-year-old struck out the next two batters he... Read More

Jon Gray Shut Down For Remainder Of 2020

Colorado Rockies starter Jon Gray (shoulder) has been shut down for the rest of the 2020 campaign. Manager Bud Black said that Gray does not have enough time to make a full recovery after hitting the injured list with shoulder inflammation on Sept. 4. It was another inconsistent season for the 28-year-old, as evidenced by... Read More

Justin Turner Notches Three Hits In Return To Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. It was his first game since August 28, as he was dealing with a strained hamstring. The 35-year-old is slashing .298/.394/.421 with two homers, 21 RBI, and 18 runs scored... Read More

Antonio Senzatela Throws Complete-Game Gem On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela allowed one run on six hits across nine innings of work during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. He struck out three batters while issuing one walk. It was the first complete game of Senzatela's major league career, and it came at a necessary time for the reeling Rockies. He... Read More

Danny Duffy's Next Start Undetermined

Kansas City Royals starter Danny Duffy remains out of the team's rotation for the time being, according to manager Mike Matheny. Duffy was scratched from his start on Tuesday for disciplinary matters after missing the team's charter flight to Detroit. Brady Singer is lined up to face the Tigers on Wednesday, while Kris Bubic will... Read More

Freddie Freeman Tallies Three Hits On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored during Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He has been on a sensational hot streak over his last 15 games, slashing .431/.529/.862 with six homers, 25 RBI, and a 10/5 BB/K rate. Freeman is leading the National League in... Read More

Nate Lowe Batting Cleanup On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Nate Lowe is batting in the cleanup spot for Wednesday's game against Austin Voth and the Washington Nationals. Lowe has been on fire as of late, slashing .368/.429/.895 with three homers and seven RBI over his last seven games. The 25-year-old did not make his season debut until Sept. 2,... Read More