Kris Bryant Removed From Tuesday’s Game

Chicago Cubs' third baseman Kris Bryant was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cardinals during the fifth inning. No reason was given as to why Bryant was pulled from the contest. He went 0-for-1 with a run scored before exiting. The 29-year-old has been the subject of many trade rumors recently, but Bryant did also […]

Chris Sale Strikes Out Six In Tuesday’s Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) allowed one walk and no hits while striking out six across 3 2/3 scoreless innings during Tuesday's rehab start with Double-A Portland. The southpaw was impressive in his second rehab start on Tuesday. Sale threw 49 pitches, firing 34 for strikes. The Red Sox ace hit 98 mph […]

Dodgers Unsure When Corey Seager Will Be Activated

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he's "not sure" when shortstop Corey Seager (hand) will be activated. "There are a lot of moving parts, but ultimately we are not there yet." Roberts indicated on Monday that Seager could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Wednesday. The 27-year-old has been sidelined […]

Rockies Engaged With Multiple Teams On Trevor Story

The Colorado Rockies are reportedly "engaged" with multiple teams about a potential deal for star shortstop Trevor Story. According to sources, "six to eight teams have "engaged" the Rockies about a trade for the two-time all-star shortstop, but declined to reveal which teams those are." Story is an impending free agent and is unlikely to […]

Evan Engram Entering Final Year Of Rookie Deal

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram finished as the TE18 in 2020 despite being targeted 109 times. The 26-year-old was fourth among all tight ends in targets and had 22% of the team's target share. He hauled in 63 receptions for 654 yards and one touchdown over 16 games last season. The former first-rounder […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]