Mike Trout Homers Twice, Pulled Early On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) went 3-for-4 with a pair of homers, a double, three RBI, and three runs scored in Saturday's 11-6 win over the New York Mets. He left Saturday's contest after six innings but reportedly did not appear to be injured. The Angels built up a big lead and were […]

Jared Walsh Hits For The Cycle on Saturday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman/outfielder Jared Walsh went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, triple, double, and two additional RBI during Saturday's 11-6 victory over the New York Mets. The 28-year-old busted out of a slump in a big way on Saturday. He was hitting .150 (3-for-20) over his last five contests. Walsh singled in […]

Hansel Robles Blows Save, Tagged With The Loss Saturday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hansel Robles (1-2) allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out none in 2/3 of an inning in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners. He was tagged with the loss and charged with his fourth blown save of the season. The 31-year-old entered the ninth inning […]

Brandon Belt Not Expected To Return Sunday

San Francisco Giants' first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is not expected to return from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. According to Giants manager Gabe Kapler, Belt is unlikely to return on Sunday and maybe not in the next few days. The 34-year-old has been out since May 18 with right knee inflammation. Before landing […]

Anthony DeSclafani Fans Three In Saturday's Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) allowed three hits and no walks while striking out three across three scoreless innings in Saturday's rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento. The 32-year-old hasn't pitched since April 21 due to an ankle injury. He isn't eligible to come off the 60-day injured list until late June and will […]

Starling Marte Remains Sidelined

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (quadriceps) will miss his third consecutive game while dealing with left quadriceps tightness. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Marte is feeling much better and probably could have played on Saturday, but the Mets aren't gambling with his health. The 33-year-old remains day-to-day. Marte is slashing .277/.316/.441 with seven […]

Kyle Hendricks Will Start Tuesday Against San Diego

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) will start Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He has been sidelined since June 1 due to shoulder fatigue. The Cubs gave the right-hander extra rest, and he will return to the mound on Tuesday. Hendricks owns a 5.22 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and a 37:19 K: BB across […]

Yasmani Grandal Won't Be Available On Sunday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (hamstring) won't be available for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. He left Saturday's contest after injuring his left hamstring while running to first base. The 33-year-old went 2-for-2 before leaving. He will undergo further evaluation and is considered day-to-day. Grandal has struggled this season, slashing .1985/.294/.237 with two […]

Nick Gordon Exits Early With Right Hamstring Tightness

Minnesota Twins shortstop/outfielder Nick Gordon (hamstring) exited Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays early with right hamstring tightness. He went 1-for-3 with a walk before leaving. The severity of Gordon's injury is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old is slashing 25/.298/.368 with one home run, eight RBI, and three stolen […]

Matt Chapman Dealing With Sore Wrist

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (wrist) is dealing with wrist soreness. The injury explains why he wasn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers and was unavailable to pinch-hit. The 29-year-old is considered day-to-day. Chapman will undergo further evaluation, but it's unclear if he will return Sunday for the series […]

Corey Knebel Experiences Shoulder Tightness Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Corey Knebel (shoulder) experienced tightness in his shoulder while warming up during Saturday's game against Arizona Diamondbacks. He will be evaluated on Sunday. The 30-year-old did not enter Saturday's game and is considered day-to-day. Knebel is Philadelphia's primary closer, converting 11-of-14 saves while posting a 3.24 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 23 strikeouts […]

Tanner Scott Secures Third Save On Thursday

Miami Marlins pitcher Tanner Scott struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 7-4 win over the Washington Nationals. He entered the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. The 27-year-old has recorded two saves over his last four appearances. He owns a 4.43 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 35 strikeouts […]

Alex Colome Notches Third Save On Thursday

Colorado Rockies pitcher Alex Colome allowed one hit over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. He entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 33-year-old tossed a scoreless inning to earn his third save of the season. Colorado's primary closer Daniel Bard was […]

Hansel Robles Activated Thursday

The Boston Red Sox activated pitcher Hansel Robles (back) from the 15-day injured list on Thursday. Phillips Valdez was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Robles joined the Red Sox on Thursday after a minimum stay on the injured list. The 31-year-old owns a 2.65 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 11:6 K: BB across […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Impressive In Thursday's Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (ribs) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out nine across four scoreless innings in Thursday's rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo. The 29-year-old threw 52 pitches, landing 39 of them for strikes. His fastball sat at 94-95 MPH. He owns a 4.38 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 34:17 K: BB […]

Domingo German Set For Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) threw three innings on Thursday in a simulated game, and his next start will be a rehab start to get built up. He has yet to pitch this season but is close to beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old owned a 4.58 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and a […]

Aroldis Chapman Scheduled For Bullpen Session Saturday

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday. The southpaw has been sidelined since May 24 due to Achilles tendinitis. He's played catch but will throw off a mound for the first on Saturday since landing on the 10-day injured list. The 34-year-old owns a 3.86 ERA, 1.64 […]

Diego Castillo Strikes Out The Side, Earns Fourth Save

Seattle Mariners pitcher Diego Castillo struck out the side over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Houston Astros. He entered the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. The 28-year-old has now notched back-to-back saves over his last two appearances. He's been efficient as of late, tossing eighth […]

Luis Rengifo Placed On The Paternity List

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Luis Rengifo was placed on the paternity list Wednesday. He will step away from the team the next few days. The 25-year-old has started the last 19 games as the team's primary second baseman. He is slashing .233/.290/.337 with two home runs, seven RBI, 10 runs scored, and a stolen base […]

Max Muncy Could Return Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said there's a "good possibility" Wednesday is the last day of infielder Max Muncy's (elbow) rehab assignment. He could be activated from the 10-day injured list as early as possible Thursday. The 31-year-old began a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City last weekend and went 2-for-14 with […]

Brandon Crawford Scratched Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (quad) was a late scratch for Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies due to quad tightness. He initially started at shortstop and batted fifth in Wednesday's contest but was removed from the lineup. The 35-year-old was pulled from Tuesday's game due to quad tightness. Crawford is considered day-to-day. Fantasy […]

Orioles-Cubs Postponed Wednesday

Wednesday's game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed due to inclement weather. It was initially in a two-hour rain delay and eventually postponed. The game will be made up in mid-August, but an exact date hasn't been set. Jordan Lyles will start Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals, while Marcus […]

Nick Senzel Dealing With A Back Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (back) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to a lower-back strain. He was initially batting leadoff in Wednesday's lineup but was a late scratch. The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day. Senzel is slashing .228/.279/.289 with a home run, seven RBI, and two stolen bases over 122 plate […]

Pete Alonso Exits Tuesday's Game Early

New York Mets' first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) exited Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres after being hit in the right hand with a pitch. He was struck in the right hand on a check swing during his first plate appearance on Tuesday. The 27-year-old was replaced by J.D. Davis in the top of […]

Tylor Megill Will Return Friday Or Saturday Vs. Angels

According to New York Mets manager Buck Showalter, pitcher Tylor Megill (biceps) could start Friday or Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. He is expected to be reinstated from the injured list to pitch one of the two games. The 26-year-old returned to the Mets clubhouse and said his arm felt great. He threw 3 […]

Darin Ruf Reinstated From The Bereavement List

The San Francisco Giants reinstated first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf from the bereavement list on Tuesday. He was away from the team last week following his father's death, but returned to the team on Tuesday. Jason Vosler optioned to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Ruf isn't in the starting lineup but will be available off […]

Tarik Skubal Starts Tuesday's Game Vs. Pittsburgh After All

Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal started Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was initially a late scratch and would have his start pushed back to Wednesday due to inclement weather. The 25-year-old ended up making his start. Hopefully, fantasy managers left him in their starting lineups for season-long leagues after […]

Kolten Wong Exits Early With Calf Discomfort

Milwaukee Brewers' second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with calf right calf discomfort. He went 0-for-1 before exiting. Keston Hiura replaced the 31-year-old in the fourth inning. Wong continues to deal with a calf issue and missed a game last week after being hit by a pitch […]

Jesus Sanchez Exits Early With Back Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (back) exited Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals due to upper back tightness. The 24-year-old was pinch-hit for in the bottom of the second inning after experiencing tightness in his upper back. He played the field for the first two frames and was replaced by Bryan De La Cruz. The […]

Jose Berrios Strikes Out Career-High 13 Batters On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out 13 across seven innings in Saturday's 12-3 win over the Minnesota Twins. He picked up his fourth win of the season. The 28-year-old was efficient on Saturday, throwing 90 pitches and firing 58 for strikes. He bounced […]