Cedric Mullins Exits Early With Quad Tightness

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (quad) was removed from Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins in the second inning due to right quad tightness. He experienced tightness in his quad after running from first to third base on a ball. The 28-year-old went 1-for-1 with an RBI before exiting. Colton Cowser replaced him during Saturday's... Read More

Ben Lively Will Start Sunday Versus The Brewers

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Ben Lively (pectoral) will start Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He is expected to be reinstated from the injured list before Sunday's start against the Milwaukee Brewers and will go without a rehab assignment. The 31-year-old owns a (4-4) record with a 4.11 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and a 45: 13 K:... Read More

Jo Adell Exits Saturday's Game Early

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (undisclosed) exited Saturday's game against the Dodgers after his at-bat in the first inning. He felt discomfort during his only plate appearances and was pulled from Saturday's game. He went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. The Angels did not announce why Adell was removed from the game. He is considered... Read More

Brandon Crawford Exits Early With Hamstring Tightness

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) exited Saturday's game against the Rockies with left hamstring tightness. He sustained the injury while running to first base during the sixth inning. The 36-year-old went 0-for-3 before leaving. According to Giants manager Gabe Kapler, the injury doesn't appear to be severe, and Crawford will likely be held... Read More

Brandon Drury Dealing With Shoulder Inflammation

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) underwent an MRI on his injured shoulder, which showed nothing but inflammation. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since June 30 and was placed on the 10-day injured list last Sunday. He received a cortisone shot and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break. Drury will look to begin... Read More

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Bryce Harper

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) underwent x-rays on his injured elbow after Saturday's contest against the Marlins, which returned negative. The 30-year-old was pulled from Saturday's game after being hit by a pitch. Harper got hit in the same elbow that he underwent Tommy John surgery during the offseason. According to Phillies manager Rob... Read More

Ha-Seong Kim Not In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (toe) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. The 27-year-old jammed his toe during Friday's loss versus the Mets and is considered day-to-day. The toe injury came at the wrong time for Kim, who was starting to heat up at the plate. He had... Read More

Alexis Diaz Picks Up Save No. 25

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Alexis Diaz allowed one run on one hit while striking out a batter to earn the save during Thursday's 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals. He entered the game in the 10th inning to protect a two-run lead. The 26-year-old yielded an RBI single to Lance Thomas but got Keibert Ruiz to... Read More

Jordan Hicks Bounces Back, Notches Save No. 6

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jordan Hicks struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Miami Marlins. He entered the ninth to protect a one-run lead. The 26-year-old blew the save in his previous appearance, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk over... Read More

Roansy Contreras Optioned To Triple-A Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Contreras struggled this season, posting a (3-7) record with a 6.59 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and a 55:32 K:32 over 68 1/3 innings in 2023. The 23-year-old lost his spot... Read More

Andrew McCutchen Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen is not in Thursday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is resting Thursday and will sit for the second time in four games. The 36-year-old is hitting .136 (3-for-22) over his previous five games. McCutchen is slashing .268/.383/.425 with 10 home runs, 28 RBI, 38 runs, and nine stolen... Read More

Ke'Bryan Hayes Reinstated From The Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) from the injured list Thursday. Roansy Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Hayes had been out since June 28 with lower back stiffness. The 26-year-old is batting leadoff against Dodgers southpaw Julio Urias in Thursday's game. He is slashing .254/.290/.397 with five... Read More

Brett Baty Dealing With Hamstring Soreness

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (hamstring) missed Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks due to hamstring soreness. According to Mets manager Buck Showalter, Baty might be available off the bench. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return to the lineup is Friday against the Padres. Baty is slashing .250/.319/.363 with five... Read More

Kenley Jansen Notches Save No. 17

Boston Red Sox right-hander Kenley Jansen allowed one run on three hits while striking out three across 1 1/3 innings to earn the save in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Blue Jays. He entered the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 35-year-old struck out Cavan Biggio to end the inning. With two outs,... Read More

Jack Suwinski Homers, Drives In Four

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 11-8 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He kickstarted things with a two-run single in the sixth inning to put the Pirates on the scoreboard. Suwinski later took Clayton Andrews deep in the eighth inning to cut the Brewers lead... Read More

Ross Stripling Will Start Sunday Versus The Mets

San Francisco Giants right-hander Ross Stripling will start Sunday's game against the New York Mets. The 33-year-old was activated from the injured list on June 25. He will make his first on Sunday for the first time since May 7. He owns a 6.88 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and a 29: 10 K: BB across 35... Read More

Brendan Rodgers Takes Part In Batting Practice

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) took part in batting practice Saturday. In spring training, he had surgery to fix the labrum in his non-throwing shoulder. The 26-year-old began some baseball activities in mid-June and is on target to return from the injured list in August. He slashed .266/.325/.408 with 13 home runs, 63... Read More

MacKenzie Gore Dealing With A Blister

Washington Nationals right-hander MacKenzie Gore (finger) exited Saturday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies with a blister on his left middle finger. He allowed seven runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three across 2 2/3 innings before exiting. The 24-year-old is considered day-to-day and is questionable for his next scheduled start on... Read More

Carlos Rodon Sharp In Rehab Outing

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) allowed one hit while striking out eight over 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a rehab start with High-A Hudson Valley on Saturday. He threw 58 pitches, landing 38 pitches for strikes. The 30-year-old made his final rehab appearance and will make his Yankees debut on July 7 against... Read More

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Reese Olson's Knee

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (knee) underwent x-rays on his injured knee, and the results were negative. Olson took a comebacker off his leg with two outs in the second inning. He allowed a run on three hits while walking one and striking out two in just 1 2/3 innings before exiting. The 23-year-old is... Read More

Patrick Sandoval Shelled For Seven Runs In Thursday's Loss

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval (4-7) allowed seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out eight over five innings in Thursday's 9-7 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Sandoval cruised through the first two frames before unraveling in the third inning. The 26-year-old was shelled for six runs in the third... Read More

Spencer Torkelson Homers Twice In Thursday's Win

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-3 with two walks, two home runs, and four RBI in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Texas Rangers. He took Cody Bradford deep in the fifth inning and later bashed his second homer off John King during the eighth inning in Thursday's win. The 23-year-old had his first-multi-homer... Read More

Eduardo Rodriguez Solid In Thursday's Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (finger) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out four across 4 1/3 innings in Thursday's rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo. The 30-year-old threw 58 pitches, landing 41 for strikes. He is expected to make another rehab start in the minors before being activated from the injured list. Rodriguez... Read More

Yonathan Daza Will Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder next week. He injured his shoulder during an at-bat in last Sunday's game with Triple-A Albuquerque. The 29-year-old has had the same injury to his left shoulder twice before. He will undergo the same surgery teammate Brendan Rodgers had... Read More

Max Muncy Could Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) will take live at-bats on Sunday and is expected to be activated from the injured list Tuesday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list in June due to a low-grade hamstring strain. "For me right now, I feel confident saying that Tuesday, Muncy will be activated, said... Read More

Jose De Leon Dealing With Elbow Soreness

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose De Leon (elbow) picked up an elbow injury while warming up during Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He immediately left the mound and was pulled from warm ups due to elbow soreness. The severity of De Leon's injury is unknown, and he is considered day-to-day. De Leon owned a 4.67... Read More

Camilo Doval Collects Save No. 22

San Francisco Giants reliever Camilo Doval allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one to earn the save during Saturday's 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old entered Saturday's game to protect a two-run lead. He allowed a one-out walk to Ketel Marte and surrendered a single to Christian... Read More

James Paxton Believes He'll Make Next Start

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (knee) believes he'll be able to make his next scheduled start next Thursday on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 34-year-old was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox due to right knee soreness. Paxton has been terrific this season, posting a... Read More

Andres Munoz Pulled From Saturday's Game After Feeling Light-Headed

Seattle Mariners reliever Andres Munoz (head) was removed from Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after feeling light-headed. According to Mariners manager Scott Servais, Munoz was checked out by the team doctors and thinks he'll be fine. He allowed one hit while striking out one across 2/3 of an inning before exiting. The 24-year-old is... Read More

Byron Buxton Exits Early With Back Spasms

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back) exited early from Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers due to back spasms. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before leaving. The severity of Buxton's injury is unclear, and he is considered day-to-day. Willi Castro replaced Buxton in Saturday's game. The 29-year-old has struggled this season, slashing .207/.305/.442 with... Read More