Sandy Alcantara Impressive In Thursday's Win

Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara (6-2) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight across seven innings in Thursday's 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. He threw 111 pitches, firing 73 for strikes. The 26-year-old escaped a first-inning jam but cruised through the rest of his start by tossing six scoreless innings […]

Austin Slater Takes BP, Won't Come Off IL On Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (wrist) took batting practice on Thursday but won't come off the injured list on the day he's eligible. The 29-year-old is progressing from a wrist injury but won't be activated ahead of the weekend series against the Miami Marlins. He is slashing .250/.388/.391 with two home runs, 11 RBI, […]

Tanner Scott Notches Second Save On Thursday

Miami Marlins pitcher Tanner Scott struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a 3-0 lead. The 27-year-old needed 14 pitches to retire the side and record his second save of the year. […]

Sam Hilliard Evaluated For A Concussion

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard was in concussion protocol after making a diving catch in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Miami Marlins. He missed Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader and was held out of Thursday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. The 28-year-old is day-to-day, and there's a possibility that he could land […]

Omar Narvaez Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed catcher Omar Narvaez on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday. Alex Hall was selected from Class-A Wisconsin in a corresponding move. It's unclear if Narvaez tested positive for the virus or was a close contact. The 30-year-old was initially out of Thursday's lineup and will now face a short-term absence. He is […]

Bryce Harper Could Return Friday Vs. The Angels

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (forearm) could return Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. He is scheduled to receive additional treatment Thursday, and the Phillies are hopeful the star outfielder can return on Friday. The 29-year-old was scratched from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants due to right forearm soreness. […]

Tarik Skubal Strikes Out Six In Wednesday's Win

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal allowed two hits and one walk while striking out six across seven scoreless innings in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Minnesota Twins. The southpaw picked up his fourth win of the season. He threw 103 pitches, landing 63 for strikes. The 25-year-old's breakout season continues, posting a 2.15 ERA, 0.95 […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Exits Wednesday's Start With Forearm Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (forearm) was removed from Wednesday's start against the Chicago White Sox with left forearm tightness. He allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits while striking out four over four innings before exiting. The 35-year-old spent time on the injured list earlier this season with forearm inflammation. The […]

Chris Sale Throws 25-Pitch Bullpen Session On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Wednesday with no issues. He is expected to throw another bullpen session on Friday and could face live hitters. The 33-year-old has been sidelined all season due to a stress fracture in his ribcage. He continues to progress in his recovery and could […]

Hunter Renfroe Takes Batting Practice Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) took batting practice before Wednesday's game against the Cubs. He is eligible to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since May 23 due to a strained right hamstring. He is track to be activated ahead of this weekend's series against the […]

Sonny Gray Plays Catch, Uncertain For Next Start

Minnesota Twins pitcher Sonny Gray (pectoral) has improved and played catch on Wednesday, but his status for his next start is in question. According to Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, there is a chance Gray avoids the injured list. "May end up even having to make a decision that we don't really want to make in […]

Joe Barlow Secures Ninth Save On Tuesday

Texas Rangers pitcher Joe Barlow tossed a scoreless inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He entered the ninth inning to protect a 3-0 lead. The 26-year-old retired the side on nine pitches to earn his ninth save of the season. Barlow is 9-for-9 in save chances with […]

Tony Santillan Logs Fourth Save On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tony Santillan allowed one run on three hits while striking out two in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 25-year-old retired the first two batters he faced before surrendering three hits and a run before striking […]

Aroldis Chapman Plays Catch On Tuesday

New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) played catch on Tuesday but has no timetable for a return. He was placed on the 15-day injured list with Achilles tendinitis. The southpaw has posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, and 15:10 K: BB across 14 innings in 2022. Chapman is not expected to be activated from […]

Jean Segura Exits Tuesday's Game Early After HBP

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura (hand) exited Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants after getting hit in the right hand by a pitch. He was squaring up to bunt and the ball hit him in the right hand during the seventh inning. The 32-year-old went 1-for-3 with a run scored before exiting. The severity […]

Alcides Escobar Exits Early With Leg Injury

Washington Nationals shortstop Alcides Escobar (leg) exited Tuesday's game against the New York Mets early with an apparent leg injury. The 35-year-old sustained the injury while making a diving play at shortstop in the He went 0-for-1 before leaving. Dee Strange-Gordon shifted from left field to shortstop while Lane Thomas entered the game as Escobar's […]

Tim Anderson Hopeful To Return In Three Weeks

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa hopes shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) will return in three weeks. The 28-year-old was placed on the injured list on Tuesday after exiting Sunday's game early with a groin injury. He will miss three weeks and most likely go on a rehab assignment before returning to the team's active […]

Merrill Kelly Tagged With The Loss Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (3-3) allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He surrendered a leadoff homer to Mookie Betts but rebounded by preventing the Dodgers from scoring until the fifth inning. The 33-year-old has allowed […]

Jose Urquidy Hit Hard In Saturday's Loss To Seattle

Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy allowed six runs (five earned) on 12 hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners. He was tagged with his second loss of the season. The 27-year-old put a season-high 14 runners on base and has now surrendered at […]

Julio Rodriguez Collects Three Hits, Swipes Bag

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a double, run, and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Houston Astros. The 24-year-old reached base on a fielder's choice and stole second base for his major-league-leading 14th steal this season. He's now swiped four bags over his last 11 games. Rodriguez is having […]

Joe Musgrove Strikes Out Seven In No-Decision

San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out seven across six innings in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He did not factor into the decision. The 29-year-old cruised through most of the game, allowing one run in the third frame. He was in […]

Taylor Rogers Charged With The Blown Save And Loss

San Diego Padres pitcher Taylor Rogers (0-1) was tagged with the loss after allowing three runs on two hits and one walk while striking out three over an inning. He was charged with his first loss and second blown save of the season. The 31-year-old entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. He […]

David Bednar Notches Ninth Save On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher David Bednar struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 27-year-old retired the side to earn his ninth save of the season. He is having a […]

Aaron Sanchez Designated For Assignment On Saturday

The Washington Nationals designated pitcher Aaron Sanchez for assignment on Saturday. Washington will keep reliever Andrés Machado on the roster while the move to designate Sanchez opens up a spot in the team's starting five until Stephen Strasburg (neck) returns. Sanchez has struggled mightily this season, posting an 8.33 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and 16 strikeouts […]

Jacob deGrom Extends Throwing Distance

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) extended his throwing distance to 135 feet this week and said he feels "completely normal." He will continue to build distance and velocity in his throwing program, but there is still no timetable for his return. The 33-year-old has been sidelined all season due to a stress reaction […]

Daulton Varsho Remains Sidelined With Shoulder Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Daulton Varsho (shoulder) was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to shoulder soreness. He was initially in Saturday's lineup but was a late scratch. The 25-year-old left the game early on Friday with right shoulder soreness and remains day-to-day. Varsho is one of the top fantasy […]

Manny Machado Day-to-Day With Tennis Elbow

San Diego Padres' third baseman Manny Machado (elbow) was absent from Saturday's lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to tennis elbow. The 29-year-old received the day off on Saturday and is considered day-to-day. His elbow issue doesn't appear to be long-term, and Machado should return to the lineup soon. Machado is off to a terrific […]

Miguel Cabrera Exits Early With Back Tightness

Detroit Tigers' first baseman Miguel Cabrera (back) exited Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians early with lower-back tightness. The 39-year-old went 0-for-3 before leaving. Eric Haase replaced Cabrera in the eighth inning. He is slashing .294/.340/.399 with three home runs, 18 RBI, and 12 runs across 40 games in 2022. The severity of Cabrera's injury […]

Eloy Jimenez Exits Saturday's Rehab Game Early

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) exited Saturday's rehab game at Triple-A Charlotte early due to leg soreness. He is considered day-to-day. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since April 24 after undergoing surgery on his right hamstring. He was initially estimated to miss 6-to-8 weeks and was on target to return during that timeframe. […]

Kyle Farmer Blasts Two Homers, Drives In Five Runs Thursday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Kyle Farmer went 4-for-4 with two homers, five RBI, and three runs scored in Thursday's win over the Chicago Cubs. The Reds scored 20 runs in Thursday's blowout win. Farmer opened the scoring for the Reds by blasting a two-run shot off Justin Steele in the second inning and later launched a […]