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Mookie Betts Targeting Return In Dodgers Next Road Trip

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mookie Betts (hand) is targeting a return during the team's next road trip. The Dodgers' next road trip begins on August 12 against the Milwaukee Brewers and follows up with a three-game-set versus the St. Louis Cardinals. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since June 17 with a fracture in his […]

Kyle Finnegan Racks Up Save No. 29

Washington Nationals right-hander Kyle Finnegan allowed two hits on two unearned runs while striking out one over 1 1/3 inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Finnegan was called on in the eighth inning to protect a four-run lead. He allowed two inherited runs through a wild pitch and […]

Ryan Helsley Notches Save No. 34

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Ryan Helsley retired all three batters he faced to earn the save in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 30-year-old needed just nine pitches to earn his 34th save of the season. Helsley now leads the major leagues in […]

Freddie Freeman Could Rejoin Dodgers On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman could rejoin the team during their series against the Philadelphia Phillies, which starts on Monday. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, an exact date is to be determined, but Freeman is trending toward returning next week against the Phillies. The 34-year-old has been away from the team for […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Throws 20-Pitch Bullpen Session On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Saturday. It was Yamamoto's first bullpen session since being placed on the injured list with a shoulder injury. " He threw fastballs, curveballs, and splitters in Saturday's bullpen session. The team was excited about his command and velocity," said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. […]

Luis Rengifo Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation on Saturday. He exited Friday's game against the New York Mets early due to a wrist inflammation and will be out for at least 10 days. The Angels purchased Charles Leblanc's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake in […]

Kyle Schwarber Crushes 20th Home Run On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, and three RBI in Saturday's 8-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Schwarber blasted a three-run shot off Guardians pitcher Nick Sandlin in the bottom of the fourth inning to give the Phillies a 7-0 lead. Schwarber's homer traveled 418 feet with an […]

Xander Bogaerts Stays Hot, Logs Three Extra-Base Hits On Saturday

San Diego Padres infielder Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, and a run scored in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Since returning from the injured list on July 12, Bogaerts has been on fire and is hitting .512 over his last 41 at-bats. He has racked up multi-hit efforts in […]

Zack Littell Tosses Seven Shutout Innings In Win Over Reds

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zack Littell (4-7) allowed three hits while striking out five over seven scoreless innings in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He collected his fourth victory of the season. It was the fourth time in his career he made it seven innings. The 28-year-old threw 96 pitches, landing 60 for […]

Michael King Strikes Out Nine In Saturday's Win Over Baltimore

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (9-6) allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out nine over 6 1/3 innings in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He picked up his ninth victory of the season. The 29-year-old threw 101 pitches, landing 66 for strikes. King has struck out at […]

Jared Jones Throws Bullpen Session On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones (lat) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. Jones said he felt good after his bullpen session after throwing off a mound for the first time since July 4. The Pirates rookie right-hander's velocity sat around 93-95 mph, and he used all four pitches in his arsenal during the bullpen […]

Alec Bohm Exits Early With Bruised Left Ankle

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm (ankle) exits Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with a bruised left ankle. It's unclear when Bohm suffered the bruised left ankle and was replaced by Edmundo Sosa in the seventh frame. Bohm went 1-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout before exiting early. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day, and […]

Jose Miranda Heading To The IL, Diego Castillo Expected To Be Promoted

Minnesota Twins infielder Jose Miranda (back) will be placed on the injured list. The Twins are expected to call up Diego Castillo from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Miranda was scratched from Friday's lineup due to lower-back stiffness and was rested again on Saturday. The 26-year-old will get a few extra days of […]

Aaron Judge Sets Franchise Record On Saturday

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Judge blasted a mammoth 431-foot shot off Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez in the top of the fifth inning. The 32-year-old set the franchise record by becoming the first Yankee to […]

Brent Rooker Homers, Collects Three Hits On Saturday

Oakland A's outfielder Brent Rooker went 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He doubled in the fourth inning and logged a single in the seventh frame. The 29-year-old blasted a 416-foot shot off Tyler Phillips in the seventh inning for his third hit of […]

Dustin May Undergoes Season-Ending Throat Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (elbow, throat) underwent season-ending to repair surgery to repair a torn esophagus. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, May started feeling ill at dinner on Wednesday and went to the hospital on Thursday. The doctors diagnosed him with a torn esophagus and immediately sent him in for surgery. The […]

Hunter Harvey Traded To The Royals

Washington Nationals right-hander Hunter Harvey has been traded to Kansas City Royals for third base prospect Cayden Wallace (oblique). Harvey racked up 26 holds while posting a 4.20 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and a 50:12 K: BB across 45 innings for the Nationals in 2024. The 29-year-old has struggled since the calendar flipped in June, owning […]

Heston Kjerstad Scratched From Saturday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad (head) was scratched from the team's lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old was initially in the lineup on Saturday, a day after getting hit in the head by a 97 mph sinker from Yankees reliever Clay Holmes during Friday's loss. According to Jake Rill […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Will Play Catch Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (shoulder) will play catch next week. He had been sidelined since June 16 with a rotator cuff strain. The 25-year-old was previously shut down from throwing and will begin a program next week. "It's a big step," said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Yamamoto continues to make progress in his […]

Cubs Calling Up Hunter Bigge From Triple-A Iowa

The Chicago Cubs are expected to call up relief prospect Hunter Bigge from Triple-A Iowa. No corresponding move has been announced yet. Bigge has been fantastic out of the bullpen for Iowa, posting a 0.77 ERA and 19 strikeouts over 11 2/3 innings. The 26-year-old is also a perfect 6-for-6 in save opportunities. With current […]

Kyle Schwarber Set To Return On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (groin) is expected to be activated from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Schwarber ran the bases 100 percent on Saturday, completing the final step in his injury rehab, and is good to go for Tuesday. The 31-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured […]

Yu Darvish Placed On The Restricted List

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (groin, elbow) was placed on the restricted list Saturday. He is dealing with a personal matter and will be out for an indefinite period of time. The 37-year-old had been sidelined with a groin strain and right elbow inflammation since early June. He previously did light throwing, and the […]

Bryce Harper Runs The Bases With No Issue On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said first baseman Bryce Harper (hamstring) had a good day running the bases. "So good that he's going to do it again on Sunday," said Thompson. Harper was placed on the injured list on June 27 with a low-grade hamstring strain. The 31-year-old is eligible to come off the injured […]

Julio Rodriguez Dealing With Quad Discomfort, Will Undergo MRI

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (quad) was removed from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with discomfort in his lower right quad. He will undergo an MRI on Saturday night to determine the severity of his quad injury. The 23-year-old was removed in the second inning before making a plate appearance in Saturday's game. […]

Zach Neto Exits Saturday's Game Early With Calf Tightness

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (calf) was removed from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with left calf tightness. He injured himself on a sliding stop of a ground ball. The 23-year-old also fouled a ball off his leg earlier in the game. Neto was able to walk off under his power. He […]

Brendan Donovan Stays Red Hot, Homers Again On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 9-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. He blasted a solo shot off Giants relieve Luke Jackson in the bottom of the seventh inning to put the Cardinals up 8-4. His home run traveled 422 feet with an […]

Chas McCormick Launches A Pair Of Solo Homers

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick went 3-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs, a stolen base, and three total runs scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He took Corbin Burnes deep in the fifth inning to give the Astros a 4-1 lead. The 29-year-old later smashed another solo shot off Bryan […]

Jon Berti Improving, Could Begin Rehab Assignment In A Few Weeks

New York Yankees infielder Jon Berti (calf) is showing improvements and could begin a rehab assignment in a "few more weeks." The 34-year-old was transferred to the 60-day injured list and won't be eligible to come off the injured list until around the All-Star break. "Hopefully, in a few more weeks here, he'll start to […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Homers Twice On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. He took Guardians right-hander Ben Lively deep in the top of the third inning for his first home run of the game. The 29-year-old later smashed another solo shot in the […]