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DJ Herz Starting Tuesday Against Padres
The Washington Nationals have called up pitcher DJ Herz from Triple-A Rochester, and he will pitch against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Herz made seven appearances with the Nationals earlier this season and went 1-2 with a 5.47 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. He recorded 41 strikeouts and nine walks over 31 1/3 innings before... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 days agoRece Hinds Batting Seventh In Tuesday's Lineup
Cincinnati Reds rookie Rece Hinds remains in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Hinds will be playing right field and batting seventh in the order. He is hitting .353/.389/.971 with five homers, 11 RBI, seven runs scored, and two stolen bases in his first nine big league games. He has not played... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 days agoSean Murphy Out Of Tuesday's Lineup
The Atlanta Braves will not have catcher Sean Murphy in their lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Travis d'Arnaud, who is batting cleanup, will be behind the plate. Murphy appeared in Monday's 4-1 loss, going 0-for-1 while drawing three walks. He is hitting .202/.283/.360 with five homers, 12 RBI, and eight runs scored... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 days agoJames Wood Batting Fifth In Order
Washington Nationals rookie outfielder James Wood is batting fifth in Tuesday's game versus San Diego Padres. Wood is hitting .246/.319/.354 with two homers, 12 RBI, seven runs scored, and two steals in four attempts in his first 17 games with the Nationals. He hit a go-ahead three-run homer in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Cincinnati... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 days agoLuis Robert Jr. A Perfect Fit For The Phillies?
ESPN's Jeff Passan believes Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. would be a perfect fit for the Philadelphia Phillies. In his latest column, Passan feels the National League East leaders lack an "impact center fielder," and Robert would be the ideal choice. Robert is hitting .232/.306/.475 with 11 homers, 23 RBI, and 23 runs... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 days agoJared Jones Throws On Flat Surface
Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Jared Jones (lat) threw from flat ground during a bullpen session at PNC Park on Tuesday as he bids to return from the injured list. He was able to throw roughly 90-120 feet. Jones was placed on the injured list on July 4 after 16 starts in which he went (5-6) with... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 days agoLuke Raley Still In Batting Funk
Seattle Mariners first baseman Luke Raley finished 0-for-3 in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, marking the seventh time he has been hitless in his past eight games. Raley has recorded just one hit since July 11 and is batting .233/.290/.415 with 11 homers, 29 RBI, and 35 RBI while adding six stolen... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 days agoJarren Duran Scores Twice In Monday’s Loss
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran scored twice in Monday's 9-8 loss at the Colorado Rockies, his third straight game with two runs scored, and his sixth straight with at least a run scored. Duran had an MLB-leading 13th triple, his only hit in six at-bats. The All-Star is hitting .288/.347/.500 with 12 homers, 48... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 days agoDaniel Hudson Records Seventh Save
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson recorded his seventh save in Monday's 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Hudson struck out two and walked one in his 19-pitch outing, his fourth straight appearance with a save. He is now (6-1) with a 1.52 ERA, a 0.80 WHIP over his 41 1/3 innings, and 13... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 days agoGavin Lux Endures Rough Evening
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux continued a frustrating trend when he struck out twice in Monday's 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Lux, who finished 0-for-3, has struck out twice in four of his last six games as Monday's game offset a two-game stretch that saw him go 5-for-6 with a pair... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 days agoJuan Soto Hits Pair Of Homers On Monday
New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto hit a pair of homers and drove in four runs during Monday's 9-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Soto finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored courtesy of his solo homer in the seventh inning before connecting on a three-run blast in the eighth, giving him 25 on the... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 days agoJeff McNeil Continues Power Surge
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil swatted his eighth homer in Monday's 6-4 over the Marlins. McNeil connected on a two-run shot off Marlins starter Yonny Chirinos in the top of the second inning, his third in his last four games, finishing 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly that gave him a third RBI. He... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 days agoPete Alonso Prefers Not To Be Traded
On Monday, New York Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso said he would prefer to remain with the team despite trade rumors surrounding him. Alonso said "he loves the organization" and wants to help the team reach the postseason. He entered the break hitting .240/.319/.454 with 19 homers, 51 RBI, and 53 runs scored with... Read More
Brandon Williams 1 week agoNicky Lopez Drives In Two Runs, Swipes Bag On Monday
Chicago White Sox second baseman Nicky Lopez drove in a pair of runs during a two-hit performance in Monday's 8-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Lopez had an RBI single in the bottom of the sixth before hitting a game-tying double in the bottom of the eighth that helped force the game to extra innings.... Read More
Brandon Williams 2 weeks agoMatt Wallner Homers, Doubles In Monday's Win
Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double during Monday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Chicago White Sox. Wallner hit a two-run homer in the top of the seventh that tied the game at 5-5, his second and first since April 13. He was called up on Sunday after... Read More
Brandon Williams 2 weeks agoWyatt Langford Has Three-Hit Performance
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford homered to highlight a two-hit performance in Monday's 9-4 win at the Los Angeles Angels. Langford hit his fifth homer, a two-run shot in the top of the seventh that gave the Rangers a 9-3 lead. He also singled and scored two runs and is now slashing .273/.338/.414 with 39... Read More
Brandon Williams 2 weeks agoCorey Seager Extends Hitting Streak To 13 Games
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager extended his hitting streak to 13 games in Monday's 9-4 win at the Los Angeles Angels by going 3-for-4 with a double and a home run. Seager's 13th homer was a 457-foot shot off Angels starter Davis Daniel in the top of the first, giving the Rangers an early 2-0... Read More
Brandon Williams 2 weeks agoMickey Moniak Has All-Around Offensive Outburst
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored during Monday's 9-4 loss to the Texas Rangers. Moniak drove in both of his runs with a triple in the bottom of the second that tied the score at the time at 2-2 before scoring the go-ahead run on a... Read More
Brandon Williams 2 weeks agoAustin Riley Continues Power Surge
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hit his 12th homer during Monday's 5-4 win at the Arizona Diamondbacks. Riley hit a 430-foot blast in the top of the first inning off starter Yilber Diaz, marking his ninth homer since June 1. Riley also scored the game-winning run in the top of the 10th on a... Read More
Brandon Williams 2 weeks agoIsiah Kiner-Falefa Placed On The 10-Day Injured List
The Toronto Blue Jays placed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (knee) on the 10-day injured list when calling up shortstop Leo Jimenez, the club's fifth-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline. Kiner-Falefa has shed the perception of him being a defensive-only player by hitting .292/.338/.420 with seven homers, 33 RBI, 32 runs scored, and three stolen bases. Fantasy... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 weeks agoJose Butto Positioned For Role In Bullpen
The return of pitcher Christian Scott to the New York Mets may lead to the club moving Jose Butto to the bullpen. Butto has been impressive in his brief time as a starter, sporting a (1-3) record with a 3.08 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 38 innings, striking out 38 and walking 21 over seven... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 weeks agoChristian Scott Will Start Wednesday Against The Nationals
New York Mets rookie Christian Scott will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to start Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Scott returns to the majors following a stint in the minors where the club's second-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, awaited the opportunity to return to the bigs. He had five starts with the Mets, where... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 weeks agoJosiah Gray To Receive MRI For Elbow Discomfort
Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray (elbow) will receive an MRI after he felt elbow discomfort during a rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Rochester. Gray said he felt the same level of discomfort that placed him on the injured list in April. He felt more fatigued than usual in his previous start and will undergo... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 weeks agoTyler Stephenson Activated From Family Emergency List
The Cincinnati Reds activated catcher Tyler Stephenson (personal) from the family medical emergency list on Tuesday while designating catcher Austin Wynns for assignment. Stephenson was placed on the list on June 27 after the birth of his daughter. He is slashing .240/.317/.397 with six homers, 24 RBI, and 29 runs scored in 67 games. Wynns... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 weeks agoBryse Wilson Tagged For Five Runs In Relief Role
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Bryse Wilson was tagged by the Colorado Rockies in Monday's 8-7 loss, allowing five runs (all earned) and seven hits over four innings. Wilson replaced opener Rob Zastryzny in the second inning and immediately allowed homers to Charlie Blackmon and Brenton Doyle while striking out three and walking two. He is now... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 weeks agoDavid Peterson Gets No-Decision Despite Solid Effort
New York Mets pitcher David Peterson pitched well enough to earn a win yet finished with a no-decision in Monday's 9-7 loss at the Washington Nationals. Peterson recorded his third quality start after allowing two earned runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings with two strikeouts and a walk. Peterson is 3-0 with a... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 weeks agoAustin Gomber Labors Through Six-Inning No-Decision
Colorado Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber struggled through six innings during Monday's 8-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Gomber received a no-decision after allowing four earned runs on nine hits, striking out three, and not allowing a walk. Monday was a mild improvement, yet Gomber has allowed at least four earned runs in each of his... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 weeks agoJames Wood Records Hit In Big-League Debut
Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood singled in his first big-league at-bat during Monday's 9-7 loss to the New York Mets. MLB Pipeline's third-ranked prospect also reached on an error and finished 1-for-4 with a strikeout and a walk. Wood showed great plate discipline in his first at-bat, forcing Mets starter David Peterson to use six... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 weeks agoBrenton Doyle Swats Pair Of Homers
Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle hit a pair of homers in Monday's 8-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Doyle, who finished 3-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base, hit a two-run homer in the second before launching a solo blast in the eighth that tied the score at 7-7. He is hitting .260/.323/.408 with... Read More
Brandon Williams 3 weeks agoMike Trout Aiming For July Return
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is progressing from knee surgery, yet there remains no timetable for his return from the injured list. Trout said he is "feeling really good" and "relieved" as he is close to running and hitting in the cages. He is currently playing catch and jogging on the Alter-G Treadmill.... Read More
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