Harrison Bader Hits Inside-The-Park Homer

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader went 1-for-3 with a two-run, inside-the-park home run in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He crushed a ball into deep left-center field and flashed his elite speed for his third home run of the season. The 27-year-old is slashing .242/.318/.379 with three home runs, 10 RBI, 16 […]

Drew Pomeranz Plays Catch Regularly, Yet To Throw Off A Mound

San Diego Padres pitcher Drew Pomeranz (elbow) has been playing catch regularly from 120 feet but has yet to throw off a mound. His 2021 season ended with flexor tendon surgery in his left arm; the southpaw is hopeful that the surgery will permanently fix an issue he says he's been dealing with for the […]

Paul Sewald Notches First Save On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Paul Sewald allowed one run on one hit with a strikeout across 1 1/3 innings in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He entered the eighth frame to protect a two-run lead. The 31-year-old surrendered a solo shot to Jean Segura. After that, he settled down, getting Rhys Hoskins to ground […]

Byron Buxton Day-To-Day With A Mild Hip Strain

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is day-to-day with a "low-level right hip strain." After exiting Saturday's contest early with hip tightness, the 28-year-old was held out of Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. His injury isn't related to any previous hip issues, and the Twins sound optimistic that he will return to the lineup […]

Diamondbacks Call Up Top Prospect Alek Thomas

The Arizona Diamondbacks called up top prospect outfielder Alek Thomas from Triple-A Reno on Sunday. He is slashing .277/.362/.495 with four home runs, 14 RBI, 19 runs scored, and three stolen bases over 24 games in Triple-A. The Diamondbacks' second-round pick in 2018 is expected to make his debut on Sunday. The 22-year-old is a […]

Jed Lowrie Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie (undisclosed) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Minnesota Twins. The reason Lowrie was scratched from Sunday's lineup is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. He was initially batting third and listed as the team's starting designated hitter for Sunday's contest. Lowrie is slashing .200/..275/.267 with one homer, […]

Tommy Pham Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He will get the day off after starting 20 consecutive games. The 34-year-old is slashing .225/.330/.416 with four home runs, seven RBI, 15 runs, and a stolen base over 103 plate appearances in 2022. TJ Friedl is batting […]

Travis d'Arnaud Gets The Day Off Sunday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 33-year-old will get the day off after starting three straight games. He is slashing .299/.325/.455 with two home runs, 13 RBI, and 11 runs over 20 games in 2022. William Contreras is batting ninth and will draw […]

Michael Wacha Lands On The Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed Michael Wacha (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list with left intercostal irritation. After dealing with side soreness, he has scratched ahead of his start for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 30-year-old has been terrific this season, posting a 3-0 record with a 1.38 ERA, 0.92 […]

Zack Wheeler, Zach Eflin Placed On COVID IL

The Philadelphia Phillies placed pitchers Zack Wheeler and Zach Eflin on the COVID injured list Sunday. Philadelphia called up Francisco Morales and Connor Brogdon in a corresponding move. Wheeler was scheduled to start Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners, but it's unclear when he will return to the mound; the 31-year-old has thrown 13 2/3 […]

Ramon Laureano Rejoins A's From Suspension, Leading Off Sunday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (suspension) was reinstated from the restricted list on Sunday. He's batting leadoff and starting in right field for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 27-year-old returns from an 80-game suspension handed to him back in August. He slashed .246/.317/.443 with 14 home runs, 39 RBI, 43 runs, and 12 […]

Franmil Reyes Homers In Saturday's Game 2 Win

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's Game 2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He took Ross Stripling deep in the third inning for his third long ball of the season. The 26-year-old went 3-for-6 with a homer and a walk over both games in Saturday's […]

Jhoan Duran Notches Second Save On Saturday

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jhoan Duran allowed one walk while striking out five across two scoreless innings in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. He entered the eighth inning with a one-run lead and recorded six outs to earn the save on Saturday. The 24-year-old has electric stuff, posting a 3.68 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and […]

Dane Dunning Will Start Sunday Vs. The Yankees

Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning will start Game 1 of the team's doubleheader Sunday against the New York Yankees. The Yankees-Rangers series was postponed for a second consecutive day due to inclement weather. Dunning had his start pushed back one day. The 27-year-old owns a 3.81 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 26 strikeouts over 26 innings […]

Kris Bryant Making "Steady Progress" In His Recovery

Colorado Rockies' third baseman Kris Bryant (back) is making "steady progress" in his recovery from a back injury. Bryant was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 29th. He will remain in Arizona for treatment at the team's extended Spring Training facility when the Rockies head to San Francisco this week. The 30-year-old is […]

Jon Berti Lands On The Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed infielder Jon Berti on the injured list Saturday. He was placed on the injured list with no injury designation, which is the same consistent pattern when a player is dealing with COVID. The 30-year-old either tested positive for COVID-19 or came in close contact with someone who was infected. He is […]

Carlos Martinez Signs Minor League Deal With Boston

Free-agent right-hander Carlos Martinez (thumb) signed a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. He agreed to a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants during the offseason but was released in late April. The 30-year-old posted a 6.23 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 57 strikeouts over 82 1/3 innings for the Cardinals […]

Ji-Man Choi Making Progress

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (elbow) felt better and served as the designated hitter in Thursday's extended spring training game. He is expected to handle first base duties on Friday. The 30-year-old could return from the injured list as soon as he's eligible on May 11. Choi is slashing .357/.491/.595 with two home […]

Carlos Correa Exits Thursday's Game After HBP

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (wrist, hand) exited Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after being hit by pitches in the wrist and hand. He was hit by two pitches in consecutive at-bats, once in the left wrist, once in the right hand. The 27-year-old was replaced by Nick Gordon in the seventh inning. He […]

Initial X-Rays Come Back Negative For Nick Castellanos

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) underwent X-rays, which came back negative after being hit by a pitch in the wrist during Thursday's game against the New York Mets. He was diagnosed with a bruised right wrist. The 30-year-old will be re-evaluated on Friday and is day-to-day. He went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run […]

Cole Irvin Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Oakland Athletics pitcher Cole Irvin (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday. He is dealing with shoulder tightness and will miss at least the next two weeks. The 28-year-old owns a 2.93 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and an 18:7 K: BB over 27 2/3 innings in 2022. Oakland has yet to officially announce a […]

Nick Castellanos Exits Thursday's Game Early

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist, forearm) exited Thursday's game against the New York Mets after getting hit by a pitch in the wrist/forearm area. The 30-year-old went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run before leaving. He was examined by the trainers and removed from Thursday's game for precautionary reasons. The severity of Castellanos's injury […]

Luke Voit Needs One More Week

San Diego Padres first baseman Luke Voit (biceps) will need another week on his rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso. His biceps has responded well, but the 31-year-old is expected to get a week's worth of at-bats with El Paso to get his timing on track. He is 0-for-6 with a run scored, two walks […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Expected To Return Friday

San Francisco Giants' first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (knee) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. According to manager Gabe Kapler, he anticipates Wade being active tomorrow. The 28-year-old has been dealing with knee inflammation since Spring Training and is expected to make […]

Dylan Bundy, Luis Arraez Test Positive For COVID-19

Minnesota Twins pitcher Dylan Bundy and infielder Luis Arraez tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. Jayce Tingler also tested positive for the virus. Bundy, Arraez, and Tingler are expected to be placed on the injured list and will quarantine away from the team. Bundy's next scheduled start on Wednesday against the Houston Astros is up […]

George Springer Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He will be out of the lineup for the first time in over 12 games. The 32-year-old is slashing .277/.337/.521 with six home runs, 12 RBI, 17 runs, and two stolen bases across 104 plate appearances […]

Andrew Kittredge Notches Fourth Save On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge threw a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. The 32-year-old entered the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead and retired all three batters he faced to earn his fourth save of the season. He's been terrific as Tampa Bay's primary […]

David Price Could Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price (illness) will travel with the team to Chicago but won't pitch against the Cubs for the weekend series. He will head to the Dodgers' spring training facility to build up his arm strength. This season, the 36-year-old has primarily been used out of the bullpen, owning a 1.93 ERA, […]

Andrew Vaughn Expected To Be Placed On Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder/first baseman Andrew Vaughn (hand) will "most probably" be placed on the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox. He's been sidelined since last Friday after being hit in the hand by a pitch. It's unclear exactly how much time Vaughn will miss. X-rays came back […]

Yoan Moncada Expected To Return Monday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. He's been sidelined for the first month of the season due to a strained right oblique. This week, the 26-year-old will complete a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte and return to the majors on Monday. […]