Carson Kelly Participates In Full BP Session On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (wrist) went through an entire pre-game batting practice session on Monday. He's been sidelined since June 19 with a fracture in his right wrist. The 27-year-old can throw and swing a bat now, which means he is closer to a return. Kelly will begin a rehab assignment soon and is... Read More

Randy Arozarena Drives In Lone Run In Loss To Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and was caught stealing during Monday's 6-1 loss to the Orioles. He drove in Tampa Bay's only run of the game with an RBI double off Orioles starter Spenser Watkins in the bottom of the sixth inning. The 26-year-old is slashing .248/.330/.394 with... Read More

Ryan Yarbrough Surrenders Six Runs In Loss To Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (6-4) allowed six earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five across five 2/3 innings during Monday's 6-1 loss to the Orioles. He was tagged with his fourth loss of the season. It was his first loss since April 30. The southpaw threw 108 pitches,... Read More

Jose Urquidy Throws Off Flat Ground Monday

Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) began throwing off flat ground on Monday. He's been shut down from throwing since being placed on the 10-day injured list June 29. The 26-year-old will need to go on another rehab assignment, but the Astros have yet to announce when this will happen. Urquidy remains without a timetable... Read More

Yandy Diaz Exits Monday’s Game With Neck Spasms

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (neck) exited Monday's game against the Orioles due to neck spasms. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving. The severity of Diaz's injury is unknown at this time, and he is considered day-to-day. The 29-year-old was replaced in the game by Vidal Brujan. Tampa Bay has now lost... Read More

Mike Zunino Exits Monday’s Game Early

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (hip) exited Monday's contest against the Orioles early with left hip flexor tightness. He hurt his hip trying to throw Orioles outfielder Ryan Mountcastle out at second base during the bottom of the third inning. The 30-year-old went 0-for-1 before exiting. Zunino was replaced by Francisco Mejia and is considered... Read More

Mookie Betts Scratched From Monday’s Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Giants due to right hip irritation. The Dodgers star outfielder's hip is still bothering him, and it will cost Betts at least one more game. He exited Saturday's win over the Rockies with hip irritation and was given Sunday off.... Read More

Pete Fairbanks Notches Fifth Save On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks allowed one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Sunday's 7-5 win over the Braves. He entered the game in the ninth inning and made things interesting by yielding a one-out single to Ozzie Albies. The Rays right-hander bounced back and struck... Read More

Rich Hill Lasts Four Innings On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Rich Hill allowed three earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four across four innings during Sunday's 7-5 win over the Braves. He did not factor into the decision and is winless over his last four starts. Hill yielded three runs on Sunday, including RBI doubles to... Read More

Yandy Diaz Crushes Two-Run Homer In Win Over Braves

Tampa Bay Rays' third baseman Yandy Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer during Sunday's 7-5 win over the Braves. He blasted a two-run shot off Luke Jackson in the seventh inning to extend the Rays lead to three runs. It was his fifth long ball of the season. He continues to wield a hot... Read More

Wander Franco Hits Third Career Homer Sunday Vs. Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, one walk, and two strikeouts during Sunday's 7-5 win over the Braves. He took Braves left-hander Drew Smyly deep in the sixth inning for his third long ball of the season. The Rays rookie phenom has struggled at the plate but has... Read More

Vidal Brujan Leading Off Sunday Against The Braves

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Vidal Brujan is starting at second base and leading off in Sunday's game against the Braves. This is excellent news for Brujan as he sat on the bench in four of the Rays' last five games. Brujan is hitting .100 (1-for-10) with an RBI since being called up on July 7.... Read More

Josh Fleming Lit Up For Seven Runs In Loss To Braves

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Josh Fleming (7-5) allowed seven earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out one across four 1/3 innings during Saturday's 9-0 loss to the Braves. He was tagged with his fifth loss of the season. The 25-year-old cruised through the first three innings before running into trouble in... Read More

Brad Boxberger Day-To-Day With Shoulder Stiffness

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brad Boxberger (shoulder) exited Saturday's 7-4 win over the Reds with shoulder stiffness. He was removed from the game after serving up the game-tying homer to Reds infielder Jonathan India. The veteran reliever was charged with his second blown save of the season. According to manager Craig Counsell, he (Boxberger) was removed... Read More

Austin Gomber “Feels Ready” To Rejoin Rotation

Colorado Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber (forearm) said on Saturday that he "feels ready to rejoin the starting rotation," even if he's not fully stretched out. He threw 62 pitches in Friday's rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque. The Rockies right-hander allowed three runs on five hits while striking out four across four innings. He was tagged... Read More

Michael Lorenzen Suffers Hamstring Injury On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) exited Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Brewers with a "hamstring related" injury, per manager David Bell. "We're hoping that he responds well tomorrow and he can avoid going on the IL," said Bell. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning during... Read More

Tim Locastro Diagnosed With Torn ACL

New York Yankees outfielder Tim Locastro underwent an MRI on Saturday, which revealed a torn right ACL. He exited Saturday's game early after banging his knee on the outfield wall while trying to catch a foul ball in the second inning. The 29-year-old will miss the rest of the season. Locastro slashed .180/.263/.252 with two... Read More

Vidal Brujan Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Vidal Brujan is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Braves. He will head to the bench for the second straight contest. The Rays prospect has started in just three of the last seven games since being called up on July 7. Brujan is hitting .100 (1-for-10) with... Read More

Brandon Lowe Out Of The Lineup Saturday Vs. Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays' second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Braves. He will sit against southpaw Max Fried. The 27-year-old is hitting .241 (7-for-29) with five home runs and 10 RBI with a 5:12 BB/K rate over eight games in July. Lowe will be available off the bench,... Read More

Joey Wendle Collects Three Hits On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk, an RBI, and one run scored during Friday's 7-6 win over the Braves. He collected three hits on Friday and has now safely reached base in eight of his last nine contests. It was his 17th multi-hit effort of the season. The... Read More

Michael Wacha Yields Four Runs In No-Decision Friday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Michael Wacha allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings during Friday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Braves. He did not factor into the decision. The 30-year-old cruised through the first three innings before serving up homers to Ozzie Albies and Dansby... Read More

Pete Fairbanks Notches Fourth Save On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks tossed a scoreless inning to earn the save during Friday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Braves. He entered the 10th inning to protect a one-run lead. The 27-year-old retired all three batters he faced to earn his fourth save of the season. It was his first save since June... Read More

Ji-Man Choi Blasts Solo Shot In Win Over Braves

Tampa Bay Rays' first baseman Ji-Man Choi went 1-for-6 with a solo home run during Friday's 7-6 win over the Braves. He took Charlie Morton deep in the fifth inning for his fourth long ball of the season. The 30-year-old is slashing .248/.371/.402 across 140 plate appearances in 2021. He is hitting .200 (5-for-25) with... Read More

Austin Meadows Drives In Three In Win Over Braves

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored during Friday's 7-6 win over the Braves. He hit a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and collected RBI singles in the eighth and tenth frames. Meadows singled in Brett Phillips in the top of the 10th inning to give... Read More

Sammy Long Throws Bullpen Session Friday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Sammy Long (back) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list July 4 with a mild-lower back strain. It's unclear when the southpaw will return, but he is expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly. The 26-year-old owned a 5.63 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and... Read More

Luke Weaver Scheduled For Bullpen Session Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday. The 27-year-old will pitch for the first time since sustaining a right shoulder strain in mid-May. He owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 38:13 K: BB across 40 innings in 2021. Barring a setback, Weaver is on track... Read More

Zac Gallen Expected To Start Saturday Vs. The Cubs

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen (hamstring) is expected to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list and start Saturday's game against the Cubs. He was placed on the IL on July 2 after tweaking his hamstring. The 25-year-old made a quick recovery and will return from the injured list for the second time this season.... Read More

Jordan Hicks’ Return Uncertain This Season

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks (elbow) hasn't yet resumed mound work and may not return in 2021. According to manager Mike Shildt, Hicks is "significantly" behind Miles Mikolas (forearm) and Jack Flaherty (oblique) in his recovery process. "Hard to say" if he'll pitch for the Cardinals again this season. The 24-year-old has been sidelined... Read More

Kyle Lewis Resumes Throwing

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) has resumed throwing but hasn't yet resumed swinging. He underwent surgery in June to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. According to manager Scott Servais, the 26-year-old is expected to be cleared at some point during the season. He slashed .246/.333/.392 with five home runs, 11 RBI,... Read More

Bryce Harper Misses Friday’s Game 2 Due To Dehydration

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper did not play in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins because he was dehydrated. He won't miss any time and is expected to play in Saturday's contest. Harper went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader. The 28-year-old has been an... Read More