Spencer Arrighetti Solid In No-Decision At Giants

Houston Astros rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti came within an out of a quality start in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning loss at the San Francisco Giants. Arrighetti struck out six batters over 5 2/3 innings and allowed one earned run on four hits and three walks, lowering his ERA to 5.33. The rookie's ERA is deceptive, as […]

J.P. Crawford Homers In Mariners Loss To Royals

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 2-for-4 and hit his fifth homer in Saturday's 8-4 loss at the Kansas City Royals. Crawford opened the game with a blast off Alec Marsh and added an RBI single in the fifth. He enters Sunday hitting .220/.306/.377 with 17 RBI and 24 runs scored. Crawford has homered thrice […]

TJ Friedl Homers To Lead Reds Win Over Cubs

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl hit his third homer of the season in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Each of Friedl's home runs has come in June, with Saturday's third-inning blast off Ben Brown being the go-ahead hit for the Reds. After hitting .161 in May, Friedl is hitting .307 over his last […]

Heliot Ramos Continues Home Run Tear In Win Over Rangers

San Francisco Giants rookie outfielder Heliot Ramos hit his fourth homer in his last six games during Saturday's 3-1 win over the Texas Rangers. Ramos accounted for San Francisco's offense with an RBI single in the first inning before hitting his sixth home run of the season, a two-run shot off Andrew Heaney in the […]

Gunnar Henderson Hits 20th Homer In Orioles Win Over Rays

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson joined New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge as the only player with at least 20 homers when he went deep in the ninth inning of Saturday's 5-0 win at the Tampa Bay Rays. Henderson's three-run blast off Phil Maton was his only hit as he enters Sunday, hitting .263/.367/.580 with […]

Gavin Sheets' Grand Slam Highlights Big Day At The Plate

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Gavin Sheets' grand slam was the highlight of his 3-for-4 day at the plate during Saturday's 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. Sheets' slam, his seventh homer of the season, came off Bryan Bello in the fifth inning. He also added a pair of singles that helped improve his […]

Astros Call Up Trey Cabbage From Triple-A

The Houston Astros called up outfielder Trey Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, sending down infielder Grae Kessinger. Cabbage was called up as a buffer for outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin), who was injured after fouling a ball off his shin in Monday's win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Tucker said X-rays showed nothing was […]

Kyle Tucker Not In Astros Lineup Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) is out of Tuesday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals. He fouled a ball off his shin during Monday's 7-4 win. Astros manager Joe Espada said Tucker is "day to day" and feeling better. The Astros will be without their slugger, slashing .266/.395/.584 with 19 homers, 40 RBI, 42 […]

White Sox Gain Luis Robert, Lose Tommy Pham In Series Of Roster Moves

The Chicago White Sox made a series of roster moves Tuesday, headlined by the return of outfielder Luis Robert (hip) from the 10-day injured list. He had been sidelined since early April with a Grade 2 right hip flexor strain. Robert is slashing .214/.241/.500 with two homers, four RBI, and three runs scored in seven […]

White Sox Call Up Outfielder Duke Ellis From Double-A

The Chicago White Sox called outfielder Duke Ellis from Double-A Birmingham on Tuesday. The 26-year-old has impressive speed, stealing 34-of-35 bases while hitting .258/.341/.308. He owns a career .665 OPS and 0.39 BB/K ratio over four minor-league seasons. Ellis will help the team's outfield defense and could have some playing time opportunities with Andrew Benintendi […]

Red Sox Place Wilyer Abreu On The 10-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday and will see a specialist, according to manager Alex Cora. He underwent an MRI, which revealed a lot of inflammation in his ankle. Abreu will need to let the swelling subside and most likely won't need more than 10 days. […]

Tyler O'Neill Playing In Rehab Game Tuesday, Aiming For Wednesday Return

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) will begin a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday and is optimistic about returning to the majors on Wednesday. O'Neill was placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation on May 29, retroactive to May 26. He is slashing .236/.343/.500 with 11 home runs, 17 […]

Red Sox To Start Bobby Dalbec In Right Field On Tuesday

Bobby Dalbec will start for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, but not at his usual first base or designated hitter role. Instead, Dalbec will start in right field for the first time in his Major League Baseball career in place of the injured Wilyer Abreu (ankle) and will bat seventh in the order. Dalbec […]

Reds Call Up Outfielder Blake Dunn From Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds promoted outfielder Blake Dunn from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Dunn, the Reds' 11th-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline, was hitting .223/.348/.378 with four homers, 22 RBI, 29 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 44 games with Louisville. The right-handed hitter offers a blend of speed and power, stealing 54 bases while […]

Tucupita Marcano Banned By Major League Baseball

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was banned on Tuesday by Major League Baseball after he was caught gambling on MLB games. According to MLB, Marcano placed 231 bets related to MLB games yet won only 4.3% of the bets. He has been on the injured list all year as he recovers from a torn […]

Mariners Agree To Minor League Deal With Matt Bowman

The Seattle Mariners came to terms with pitcher Matt Bowman to a minor-league deal that will turn into a $1 million contract if he makes the big league roster. Bowman was designated for assignment Saturday by the Arizona Diamondbacks after he recorded an 8.10 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP over four appearances. The Mariners will […]

Manny Machado Homers In Padres Loss To Angels

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado provided the team's offense in Monday's 2-1 loss at the Los Angeles Angels with his first-inning homer. Machado's dinger was his sixth of the season, but it was his first longball since he went deep in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 3. Fantasy managers hope […]

Tyler Anderson Solid In No-Decision Against Padres

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Anderson had a no-decision in Monday's 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres. Anderson pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run, walking three, and striking out two. The 34-year-old did log his eighth quality start. He lowered his ERA to 2.37 over 12 starts, tenth-best among starters, and a […]

Jeimer Candelario Two-Run Homer Sparks Reds Rout Of Rockies

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Jeimer Candelario launched his seventh home run in Monday's 13-3 rout at the Colorado Rockies. Candelario hit a two-run blast off Ryan Felter in the third inning and finished 2-for-5 with two runs scored. He has been on a tear of late as four of his last eight hits (three doubles, […]

Brandon Marsh Exits Sunday's Game Early With A Hamstring Strain

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (hamstring) left Sunday's 5-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals with a right-hamstring strain. Marsh sustained the injury by rounding second base during the bottom of the eighth inning but was able to walk off under his power. He went 1-for-3 with a walk before leaving the game. The 26-year-old […]

Pirates To Call Up Henry Davis From Triple-A On Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates will call up catcher/outfielder Henry Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of the team's Tuesday series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Pirates sent Davis to Triple-A Indianapolis on May 3 after he hit .162/.280/.206 and failed to homer in 83 at-bats. However, Davis has hit seven homers with a 1.078 OPS […]

Blake Snell Expected To Land On 15-Day Injured List

The San Francisco Giants are expected to place 2023 National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell (groin) on the injured list with a left-groin injury that he suffered during his start on Sunday against the New York Yankees. He allowed three earned runs on five hits, striking out seven and walking three in 4 […]

Paul Sewald Picks Up Fifth Save As Diamondbacks Down Mets

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Paul Sewald picked up his fifth save in the team's 5-4 win at the New York Mets on Sunday. Sewald struck out over a scoreless inning to earn the save on Sunday. The 34-year-old threw 18 pitches, landing 11 for strikes. He has a 1.08 ERA, eight strikeouts, and an airtight 0.48 […]

Jake Diekman Blows Save In Loss to Diamondbacks

New York Mets reliever Jake Diekman (1-2) was tagged with the loss after he blew his second save opportunity during Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Diekman gave up a 439-foot homer to Ketel Marte in the top of the ninth, giving the Diamondbacks the lead for good. He has a 1-2 record, a […]

Tigers Option Spencer Torkelson To Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers optioned first baseman Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. Justyn-Henry Malloy will be promoted to the big league roster in a corresponding move. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft was hitting .201/.226/.330 with four homers and 18 RBI over 209 at-bats. Torkelson's .597 OPS ranked […]

Raisel Iglesias Records 15th Save In Win Over A's

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias needed only nine pitches to record his 15th save of the season in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Oakland A's. Iglesias rebounded after allowing an earned run on Friday, only the third earned run he allowed in May. Though he has just 16 strikeouts in his 22 1/3 innings, Iglesias' […]

Ryan Mountcastle Homers Twice in Orioles Win Over Rays

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle hit a pair of homers during Saturday's 9-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Mountcastle swatted two-run home runs in the first and fourth innings, finishing the day with four RBI and three runs scored. The 27-year-old has logged a hit in eight of his last nine games, including […]

Miguel Andujar Raps Out Four Hits In Win Over Braves

Oakland A's outfielder Miguel Andujar had his third multi-hit game this week on Saturday, going 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in an 11-9 win at the Atlanta Braves. Andujar hit a three-run blast off Braves hurler Chris Sale in the second inning and added a game-clinching RBI single in the eighth. He's been […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Homers To Extend Hitting Streak

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. homered for the 10th time this season as part of a three-hit game during Saturday's 7-3 win at the Kansas City Royals. He took Alec Marsh deep in the first inning to put the Padres on the scoreboard 1-0. His homer traveled 422 feet with an exit velocity […]

Garrett Crochet Delivers Strong Outing For White Sox

Chicago White Sox starter Garrett Crochet recorded his eighth quality start in a no-decision in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings. Crochet allowed just one earned run and struck out eight while allowing only one walk over his six innings. The big lefty continues to be a must-start regardless of format, […]