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

Jake Arrieta Believes He Has Hamstring Strain

Philadelphia Phillies starter Jake Arrieta believes he has a Grade 1 hamstring strain but expects to be back for the start of the postseason. He was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the New York Mets with an injury and limped off of the field. Regardless of the ailment, a 10-day injured list stint is... Read More

Adrian Morejon Serving As Opener Wednesday

San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon will serve as the team's opener on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. There was some hope that Chris Paddack (ankle) would return to start this game, but he is facing the Seattle Mariners on Friday instead. Morejon has posted a 2.53 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 10 2/3... Read More

Chris Paddack Scheduled To Start Friday

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (ankle) is expected to start Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 24-year-old had to leave his most recent start with an ankle sprain, but he is feeling better after getting some extra rest. Paddack has had an inconsistent 2020 season, posting a 3-4 record to go along with... Read More

Anibal Sanchez Surrenders Six Runs On Tuesday

Washington Nationals starter Anibal Sanchez allowed six runs on seven hits across 4 1/3 innings of work during Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Sanchez struck out four batters while walking one in the contest. It has been a season to forget for the 36-year-old, as he owns a 2-5 record to go... Read More

Yandy Diaz Slowly Progressing Through Hamstring Strain

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is "slowly but surely" recovering from his hamstring strain, according to manager Kevin Cash. Diaz has not appeared in a game since August 31 and has not resumed any baserunning or fielding drills. At this point, it seems unlikely that the Cuban slugger returns before the end... Read More

Keone Kela Unlikely To Return In 2020

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Keone Kela (forearm) is unlikely to return this season, according to general manager Ben Cherington. Kela resumed throwing last week, but he has not appeared in a game since August 21 and is running out of time. The 27-year-old was expected to serve as the Pirates' closer before the injury woes. In... Read More

Jake Arrieta Leaves Tuesday's Game With Leg Injury

Philadelphia Phillies starter Jake Arrieta left Tuesday's game against the New York Mets in the sixth inning with an apparent leg injury. Arrieta seemed to strain something during his pitch delivery and immediately left the game with a significant limp. It is too early to tell how severe the ailment is, but an update from... Read More

James Paxton Yet To Resume Throwing

New York Yankees starter James Paxton (elbow) has not resumed a throwing program yet. Paxton, who has not appeared in a game since August 21, has been dealing with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his elbow. He felt lingering soreness after completing a bullpen session last week and has not approached the mound since.... Read More