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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Tommy La Stella's Rehab Assignment Paused

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (hamstring, thumb) experienced soreness in his thumb on Thursday. He returned to San Francisco on Friday for further examination. The tests revealed no structural damage, and La Stella will take the next few days off from baseball activities. He will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento next week. […]

Yan Gomes Has No Timetable For A Return

Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes (oblique) doesn't have a timetable for a return. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 10 with a left oblique strain. According to manager Davey Martinez, Gomes "hasn't been able to do much still." The 33-year-old will require more than the 10 day minimum on the injured […]

Francisco Lindor Exits Friday’s Game Early With Oblique Injury

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) exited Friday's game against the Pirates early with an oblique injury. He grounded out to second and appeared to be in visible pain during his last at-bat in the top of the fifth inning. The 27-year-old went 1-for-3 before exiting Friday's contest. Oblique injuries are tricky and can […]

Randy Arozarena Absent From Friday’s Lineup Vs. Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Braves. Heading into the All-Star break, the 26-year-old was in a 3-for-24 (.125) slump over his last seven games. The Rays are giving Arozarena another day off to clear his head and he will begin the second half […]

Ryan Thompson Will Throw Bullpen Session Friday Or Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Thompson (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Friday or Saturday. The 29-year-old was shut down for a few days on July 8 after feeling shoulder discomfort. He will begin a rehab assignment soon and could return to the Rays bullpen later this month. The Rays right-hander owned a 2.38 ERA, […]

Oliver Drake Suffers Minor Setback

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Oliver Drake (elbow) is dealing with neck/back soreness and will have a couple of days off. He was expected to begin a rehab assignment with the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate on Tuesday but suffered a minor setback. The 34-year-old is without a timetable for a return and remains day-to-day. Drake […]

Nick Anderson Will Throw Live BP On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) will throw live batting practice in Port Charlotte on Friday. He recently threw a bullpen session last Saturday and felt good afterward. The 31-year-old has been sidelined all season due to a partially torn UCL. Anderson will continue to ramp up his activity and is expected to return […]

Taylor Walls Collects Two RBI In Game 2 Win

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. He went 2-for-6 with two RBI in both games in Wednesday's twin billing. Since returning from the 10-day injured list on July 3, Walls is hitting .273 (3-for-11) with a double, three RBI, and four strikeouts […]

Brett Phillips Homers In Game 1 Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. He blasted a solo shot off Trevor Stephan to give the Rays an 8-1 lead. He struck out three times in Game 2 and went 1-for-6 in both contests on Wednesday. Manuel Margot was […]

Kevin Kiermaier Drives In Career-High Five Runs In Game 1 Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went 2-for-3 with a double, homer, and five RBI in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. He smacked a two-run double off J.C. Meija in the bottom of the first inning to give the Rays a 3-1 lead. The Rays outfielder later belted a three-run shot off Meija […]

Brandon Lowe Blasts Solo Shot In Game 1 Win

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Twins. He took DJ Johnson deep in the fourth inning for his 18th long ball of the season. The 27-year-old has now homered in back-to-back games. Lowe was not in the starting lineup […]