David Robertson Secures Save No. 8

New York Mets reliever David Robertson allowed one hit while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 38-year-old needed 11 pitches to make quick work of the Rays... Read More

Gavin Stone Likely To Replace Dustin May

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that top pitching prospect Gavin Stone "makes the most sense" to replace Dustin May (forearm). May is expected to be out 4-to-6 weeks with a flexor strain. Stone struggled in his only MLB appearance, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking... Read More

Jared Walsh Could Return Saturday

Los Angeles first baseman/outfielder Jared Walsh (head) could be activated from the injured list after Friday's game with Triple-A Salt Lake. According to Angels manager Phil Nevin, Walsh wanted to play back-to-back games at first base, so that would be Thursday and Friday. In Thursday's game for Salt Lake, he went 3-for-3 with a double,... Read More

Tommy Edman Exits Early With Lower Abdomen Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Tommy Edman (abdomen) was removed from Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to lower abdomen soreness. He collided with teammate Lars Nootbaar attempting to catch a fly ball during the third inning. Juan Yepez replaced Edman in his next at-bat. He went 0-for-1 before exiting. The severity of... Read More

Seth Lugo Lands On 15-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres right-hander Seth Lugo (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a left calf strain. He strained his calf while running to first base on a play that ended the second inning during his last start on Tuesday. The 33-year-old will miss the next few turns in the rotation.... Read More

Giovanny Gallegos Secures Third Save

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos allowed one hit over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. The Cardinal's primary closer, Ryan Helsley, was unavailable after throwing two innings on Friday. Gallegos needed just 11 pitches to make quick work of Boston to notch his third... Read More

Anthony DeSclafani Exits Saturday's Start Early

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani was removed from Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with an apparent injury. The right-hander left after attempting to field a grounder off the bat of Ketel Marte. He allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two over five innings before leaving. The... Read More

Wandy Peralta Notches Second Save

New York Yankees reliever Wandy Peralta allowed one walk while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 9-8 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 31-year-old worked around a two-out walk to earn his second save... Read More

Joc Pederson Day-To-Day With Hand Injury

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (hand) is day-to-day after being hit in the right by a pitch while squaring to bunt during Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He underwent x-rays, which came back negative. The 31-year-old appears to have avoided a severe injury and could return to the lineup as early as Sunday... Read More

Brandon Crawford Expected To Be Activated Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (calf) is expected to be activated from the injured list and return to the lineup on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has been on the injured list since May 1 with a right calf strain. The 36-year-old is off to a slow start, slashing .169/.244/.352 with four home... Read More

Anthony Rendon Dealing With Groin Tightness

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) was removed from Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with left groin tightness. He went 0-for-2 with an RBI before exiting. The 32-year-old was replaced by Luis Rengifo during the sixth inning. Rendon will undergo further evaluation and is considered day-to-day. Rendon is slashing .301/.415/.369 with a... Read More

Corey Seager Hits Two-Run Double In Thursday's Rehab Game

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) went 2-for-3 with a two-run double in Thursday's rehab game with Double-A Frisco. Seager played five innings at shortstop before being replaced. The 29-year-old is expected to DH on Friday and could return for Monday's series against the Atlanta Braves. He has been sidelined since mid-April due to a... Read More

Zach Davies Set For Simulated Game

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zach Davies (oblique) is scheduled to pitch in another extended spring training game Sunday or Monday. He has been sidelined since early April with an oblique strain. Davis will throw 55 pitches, and the Diamondbacks will have him throw a couple more sessions before activating from the injured list. The 30-year-old owns... Read More

Jorge Lopez Notches Third Save

Minnesota Twins reliever Jorge Lopez struck out two over a perfect inning to earn the save during Thursday's 5-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Lopez bounced back on Thursday after being charged with a blown save in Wednesday's loss. He needed 15 pitches to close out the Padres to earn his third save of... Read More

Austin Slater Heading To The Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain on Thursday. He sustained the injury while running down the first base line during Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals. The 30-year-old missed most of April with the same hamstring issues. He is slashing .368/.455/.421 with... Read More

Seth Brown To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown (oblique) is slated to begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Las Vegas. Brown had been sidelined since April 9 due to a Grade 2 oblique strain. The 30-year-old slashed .200/.250/.367 with a home run, two RBI, two runs, and a stolen base across eight games before landing on the... Read More

Wander Franco Exits Early With Neck Spasms

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (neck) exited early during Thursday's game against the New York Yankees with neck spasms and tightness. He went 2-for-3 before leaving. Franco was replaced by Isaac Paredes in the fifth inning after feeling neck discomfort during his third at-bat. The 22-year-old will be re-evaluated on Friday and is considered... Read More

Anthony Rendon Dealing With Sore Thumb

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (thumb) was out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers due to a sore thumb. His thumb is sore after colliding with Matt Thaiss in Friday's game. According to Angels manager Phil Nevin, Rendon had a scheduled day off Sunday but will take Saturday off instead.... Read More

Jake Fraley Dealing With Lower Back Stiffness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (back) missed Saturday's game against the White Sox due to lower back stiffness. He was initially in the lineup but ended up being a late scratch. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day. Henry Ramos replaced him in the lineup for Saturday's game. Fraley is slashing .239/.346/.352 with two home runs, 18... Read More

Aaron Judge On Track To Return Tuesday

New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) is on track to be activated ahead of Tuesday's series against the Oakland A's. He continues to perform running and hitting drills and is set to return to action when first eligible. The 31-year-old has been sidelined with a strained right hip. He is slashing .261/.352/.511 with... Read More

Eloy Jimenez Undergoes Appendectomy, Out 4-6 Weeks

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (abdomen) underwent an appendectomy on Saturday. The 26-year-old is expected to out next four to six weeks. He complained about abdominal pain Saturday night and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation, which led to removing his appendix. Jimenez is slashing .258/.351/.423 with four home runs, 15 RBI,... Read More

Jose Altuve Takes BP On Saturday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) took batting practice before Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Altuve has been sidelined all season since he broke his thumb while playing in the World Baseball Classic in late March. The 33-year-old is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on May 25. He is set... Read More

Ryan Helsley Unavailable Saturday Due To Knee Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley (knee) was unavailable for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers due to knee soreness. According to Cardinals manager Oil Marmol, the knee injury is not considered serious, and the team hopes Helsley will be available to pitch on Sunday. It explains why the 28-year-old did not pitch during Saturday's... Read More

Tyler Glasnow Impressive In Friday's Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (oblique) allowed two walks while striking out four across 2 2/3 innings during Friday's rehab start with Triple-A Durham. He threw 46 pitches, landing 25 for strikes. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since February with a Grade 2 oblique strain. He made two appearances in 2022 after coming back... Read More

Gavin Stone Optioned To Triple-A Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Gavin Stone was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. Wander Suero was recalled in a corresponding move. Stone struggled in his MLB debut on Wednesday, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking one across four innings. The 24-year-old is the Dodger's No. 4 prospect... Read More

Adrian Houser Expected To Make Season Debut On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser (groin) is expected to make his season debut on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Houser is the leading candidate for Sunday if he's not needed earlier. The 30-year-old has been sidelined this season due to a groin injury. He owned a (6-10) record... Read More

Alex Lange Secures Save No. 4

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Lange allowed one walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Game 1 of Wednesday's 6-5 win over the New York Mets. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 27-year-old tossed a scoreless inning to earn his fourth save of the... Read More

Keynan Middleton Notches First Save

Chicago White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton walked one batter while striking out three over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. Middleton was called on for the save opportunity Wednesday with primary closer Liam Hendriks (illness) yet to pitch this season and Reynaldo Lopez (biceps) sidelined. The... Read More

Kyle Freeland Aggravates Neck Injury, Expected To Make Next Start

Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland (neck) aggravated a neck injury during Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed three hits while striking out five over five scoreless innings before being replaced in the sixth inning. The southpaw tweaked his neck while lifting weights the day after his last start against the Diamondbacks. It... Read More

Brandon Drury Up To Six Home Runs In 2023

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He took Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas deep in the second inning to tie the game 1-1. The 30-year-old is starting to heat up and has homered five times over his last nine games.... Read More