Bailey Zappe Efficient In Preseason Opener

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe completed 12-of-14 passes for 79 yards in Thursday's 20-9 preseason loss to the Houston Texans. Zappe drew the start for New England as the Patriots gave quarterback Mac Jones the night off. The 24-year-old played the entire first half but could only lead the offense to three points. Zappe... Read More

Erik Swanson Earns Shaky Save On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson allowed one earned run on three hits over a 2/3 of an inning in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. He picked up his fourth save of the season. The 29-year-old entered the game in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and one out. Swanson allowed... Read More

Taylor Ward Undergoes Facial Surgery

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (face) underwent facial surgery Friday. He fractured several bones in the face after being hit by a pitch on July 29th's game against the Blue Jays. The 29-year-old is slashing .253/.335/.421 with 14 home runs, 47 RBI, 60 runs, and four stolen bases across 356 plate appearances in 2023.... Read More

Brandon Marsh Exits Early With Bruised Knee

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee) exited Saturday's win over the Kansas City Royals with a bruised left knee. He went 1-for-2 before being removed in the top of the fifth inning on Saturday. The 25-year-old will undergo further testing, which will determine if Marsh is going to miss additional time. He is slashing .284/..369/.463... Read More

J.D. Martinez Will Receive Day Off Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not expected to be in the lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. He started Saturday's game and will likely be in the lineup on Sunday. Martinez has missed time with a hamstring injury, and the Dodgers will be cautious with him by resting him... Read More

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Exits Early With Hamstring Cramp

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hamstring) exited Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers with a right hamstring cramp. The 25-year-old went 1-for-1 with an RBI and a BB before leaving. A left oblique strain and a turf toe have limited Chisholm to 50 games in 2023. He is slashing .253/..312/.462 with 10 home runs,... Read More

Anthony DeSclafani Expected To Miss Rest Of Season

San Francisco Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (elbow) will receive a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow. He is expected to be shut down from throwing for six to eight weeks. DeSclafani is expected to miss the rest of the season. The 33-year-old has missed a ton of time over the last two seasons with... Read More

Jordan Montgomery Traded To The Rangers

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jordan Montgomery and right-hander Chris Stratton were traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for infielder Thomas Saggese, right-hander Tekoah Roby, and left-hander John King. The Cardinals have been trading key pieces and moved closer Jordan Hicks to the Blue Jays before dealing for Montgomery. The 30-year-old has been solid for... Read More

Clayton Kershaw Throws Three Innings In Simulated Game

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) threw three innings in a simulated game Saturday. The following steps will likely be based on how he feels in the coming days. Barring any setbacks, the Dodgers are hopeful Kershaw will return to the rotation next week. The 35-year-old last pitched on June 27 and could need... Read More

Nathan Eovaldi's Start On Sunday Pushed Back Due To Elbow Soreness

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) won't start Sunday against the Padres due to some soreness in his elbow. According to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, Eovaldi underwent an MRI, which came back clean. The 33-year-old is not expected to be placed on the injured list. He has yet to pitch since July 18. Eovaldi has... Read More

Jonathan India Dealing With Left Heel Pain

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (heel) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers due to left heel pain. He has started at second base in eight of the last 10 games. It's unclear when India sustained the heel injury; he is considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old is slashing .251/.336/.409 with 14 home runs, 52... Read More

Luisangel Acuna Heads To The Mets As Part Of Scherzer Deal

The Texas Rangers traded shortstop prospect Luisangel Acuna to the New York Mets as of the blockbuster deal to acquire ace Max Scherzer. Acuna is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. According to MLB Pipeline, Acuna is MLB's No. 44 prospect. The 21-year-old is slashing .323/.384/.472 with eight home runs... Read More

Cardinals Not Trading Nolan Arenado

According to St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak, star third baseman Nolan Arenado will not be traded. "I have stated we are not trading him, have not asked him to waive his no-trade clause," said Mozeliak. "So, at this time, we are working on building for future success." With the Cardinals selling, there were... Read More

Max Scherzer Officially Heading To The Rangers

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for prospect Luisangel Acuna on Saturday. The 39-year-old will waive his full no-trade clause so the deal goes through. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Scherzer exercised his player option (43.33 million) for the 2024 season, and he will be a... Read More

Zach Logue Optioned To Triple-A Toledo Thursday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Zach Logue was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. He allowed three runs on six hits while striking out five across four innings in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels. He has been shelled for nine runs over his previous two outings. The 27-year-old owns a 7.36 ERA, 1.36 WHIP,... Read More

Taylor Ward Launches Two Home Runs Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward went 2-for-8 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs, and a walk during both games of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Ward blasted a two-run shot and a solo homer in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader off southpaw Zach Logue. The 29-year-old is up to 14 home... Read More

Willson Contreras Considered Day-To-Day

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (head) is considered day-to-day after exiting Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs early with a scalp laceration. Cubs outfielder Ian Happ's backswing hit Contreras in the back of the head during the first inning, and he was immediately removed from Thursday's contest. The 31-year-old was replaced in the game... Read More

Touki Toussaint Will Start Friday Versus Cleveland

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Touki Toussaint is set to start Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The White Sox recently dealt right-hander Lucas Giolito to the Angels on Wednesday. Friday would have initially been Giolito's return to the rotation. Toussaint owns a 4.06 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 25: 22 K: BB across 31... Read More

Brian Anderson Expected To Return In August

Milwaukee Brewers' third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson (back) isn't expected to return from the injured list until early-to-mid August. He has been sidelined since July 16 after suffering a lower-back strain. The 30-year-old took grounders and hit in the cage earlier in the week. Anderson is slashing .229/.317/.373 with nine homers and 38 RBI over 383... Read More

Miles Mikolas Ejected From Thursday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas was ejected from Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He threw at Cubs outfielder Ian Happ after Happ hit catcher Willson Contreras in the head with a backswing. Mikolas beaned Happ during the next pitch and was ultimately tossed from the game. The 34-year-old threw 14 pitches, allowing one... Read More

Michael Lorenzen Tosses Seven Scoreless Frames In Thursday's Win

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen (5-6) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out three across seven scoreless innings during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. He picked up his fifth win of the season. The 31-year-old was efficient in Thursday's win, landing 59 of 89 pitches for strikes. Lorenzen hasn't allowed... Read More

Josh Donaldson Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) was transferred Thursday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. The 37-year-old was diagnosed with a high-grade right calf strain. He is slashing .142/.225/.434 with 10 home runs, 15 RBI, and 13 games over 34 games in 2023. Donaldson is eligible to return in... Read More

Jason Foley Notches Save No. 4

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jason Foley allowed one hit over a scoreless inning to pick up the save during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. Detroit's primary closer, Alex Lange, had pitched the previous two games. The Tigers called on Foley in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. He worked around a... Read More

Francisco Mejia Exits Early With Knee Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (knee) exited Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with left knee discomfort. He went 1-for-2 with an RBI before leaving Thursday's contest during the seventh inning. The severity of Mejia's injury is unknown, and he is considered day-to-day. The Rays will provide an update after the game. Mejia is... Read More

Ryan Noda Expected To Miss Three Weeks

Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda (jaw) is expected to be out for three weeks due to a fractured jaw. The 27-year-old suffered the injury after taking a ball to the face during pregame batting practice on Tuesday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list and will return to action in mid-August. Noda is... Read More

Max Fried Efficient In Saturday's Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out three over three scoreless innings in Saturday's rehab start with High-A Rome. The 29-year-old threw 30 pitches, landing 23 for strikes. He has been sidelined since early May with a left forearm strain. The southpaw is on track to return... Read More

Yordan Alvarez Works Out, Not Ready For Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (oblique, illness) worked out in Houston Saturday and is feeling better. According to Astros manager Dusty Baker, it's unclear when Alvarez will begin a rehab assignment. The 26-year-old was set to start a rehab assignment on Friday but was delayed due to an illness. He has been sidelined since early... Read More

Aroldis Chapman Notches First Save As A Texas Ranger

Texas Rangers left-hander Aroldis Chapman allowed one hit while striking out two across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. The 35-year-old entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. He needed just 12 pitches to close out the Guardians to collect his first save as... Read More

Fernando Tatis Jr. Removed From Saturday's Game

San Diego Padres star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was pulled from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Phillies with an apparent injury. He appeared to come up slightly gimpy after chasing a double in the third inning. The 24-year-old stayed in the game but was replaced in the sixth inning by Brandon Dixon. He... Read More

Eddie Rosario Exits Early With Hamstring Tightness

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (hamstring) was removed from Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox with right hamstring tightness. He tweaked his hamstring while tracking down a double during the fifth inning. The 31-year-old was replaced by Kevin Pillar in the sixth inning. Rosario went 1-for-2 with a solo home run before exiting. He... Read More