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Mickey Moniak Placed on Bereavement List
The Rockies announced that they have placed outfielder Mickey Moniak on the bereavement list and recalled fellow outfielder Sean Bouchard from Triple-A Albuquerque. Moniak went 2-for-3 with a home run in the Rockies' loss to the Mets on Friday, but this season has been a struggle for the former No. 1 overall pick. He's hitting […]
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Corbin Carroll Not in Lineup on Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is not in the lineup for their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. The Diamondbacks started Randal Grichuk in right field in Carroll's place against right-hander Nick Martinez. This is the second straight game the Diamondbacks have sat Carroll, who did make a pinch-hit appearance in the first of […]
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Jameson Taillon Shuts Down Tigers in Victory
Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (6-3) picked up his sixth win of the season on Saturday with a stellar outing against the Detroit Tigers. Taillon tossed seven innings of one-run, three-hit ball and tallied five strikeouts against one walk to record his fifth consecutive quality start. Thanks to his recent run of success, the 33-year-old's […]
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Michael Busch Goes Yard on Saturday
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch swatted one of the team's five home runs in a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Busch's 10th homer, a two-run, 414-foot shot off right-hander Keider Montero, gave the Cubs a 3-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning. He finished the day 1-for-3 with a […]
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Anthony Volpe Out of Lineup Saturday
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (elbow) is not in the lineup for their game against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Volpe exited the Yankees' win early on Friday after Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler hit him in the left elbow with a pitch in the second inning. Manager Aaron Boone said after the […]
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Seiya Suzuki Slugs Two Home Runs in Win Over Tigers
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was among the team's offensive standouts in a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Suzuki slugged a pair of solo home runs, one off left-hander Tyler Holton and another against righty Chase Lee, to finish the afternoon 2-for-4. He hadn't homered in a 10-game span dating back to […]
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Tony Gonsolin Placed on 15-Day Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with discomfort in his pitching elbow, the team announced. It's an ominous-sounding injury for Gonsolin, who missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He returned this year to make seven starts and post a 3-2 record […]
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Dodgers Activate Kirby Yates, Michael Kopech
The Dodgers announced that they have activated right-handed relievers Kirby Yates (hamstring) and Michael Kopech (shoulder) from the injured list. In other moves, the team designated righty Chris Stratton for assignment and placed RHP Tony Gonsolin (elbow) on the 15-day IL with discomfort in his pitching elbow. Yates, whom the Dodgers signed to a one-year, […]
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Mike Trout Nearing Return to Right Field
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is progressing toward a return to right field, per Michael Huntley of the Orange County Register. After successfully taking outfield drills Friday, Trout will do so again Saturday, according to manager Ron Washington. The 33-year-old missed almost all of May with a bone bruise in his left knee. […]
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Jung Hoo Lee Not in Lineup Saturday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is not in the lineup for their meeting with the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Daniel Johnson will take over in center field for Lee and occupy the leadoff spot for the Giants against right-hander Bryce Elder. A consistent presence near the top of San Francisco's lineup, Lee has […]
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Carlos Santana Out of Lineup Saturday
Cleveland Guardians first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana is out of the lineup for their game against the Houston Astros on Saturday. Cleveland will start Kyle Manzardo at first, while Jose Ramirez will shift from third base to DH, and Will Wilson will man the hot corner. The switch-hitting Santana had a sizzling May, but he […]
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Oneil Cruz Sitting on Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is not in the lineup Saturday as the Bucs continue a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's his first day off since May 19. Alexander Canario will shift from left to center to replace Cruz, while Tommy Pham will play left. Second baseman Nick Gonzales will slot into Cruz's leadoff […]
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Rafael Devers Snaps 12-Game Home Run Drought
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers broke a 12-game home run drought in the team's 9-6 loss to the New York Yankees on Friday. Devers' two-run homer in the seventh inning against left-hander Brent Headrick traveled 419 feet and was his only hit of the game. He finished the evening 1-for-4 with a walk […]
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Xavier Edwards Ejected on Friday
Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards had an early exit in the team's 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Home-plate umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Edwards in the third inning after an argument over a runner interference call. Edwards was ruled out after colliding with Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda while trying to […]
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Walker Buehler Struggles Again on Friday
Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler (4-4) took his fourth loss of the season in a 9-6 decision against the New York Yankees on Friday. Buehler lasted just two innings and allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits, including two homers, with two strikeouts and two walks. The outing continued a rough start to […]
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Maikel Garcia Homers in Loss to White Sox
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia homered for the second straight game Friday in the team's 7-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Garcia's 408-foot solo blast against right-hander Davis Martin was his lone hit in a 1-for-4 night. With seven home runs in 62 contests this season, the 25-year-old has already matched his […]
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Luis Robert Jr. Drives in Three in Victory Over Royals
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert had a big Friday night in the team's 7-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. His two-run single in the bottom of the eighth inning broke a 2-2 tie, and the White Sox never looked back. It was the high point of a 2-for-3, three-RBI performance for Robert, who […]
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Stars in Win Over Red Sox
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered a brilliant performance in a 9-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Chisholm's biggest contribution came with two outs in the first inning, when he crushed a three-run, 417-foot homer off Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler. That blast gave the Yankees a 3-0 lead that […]
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When Is Brady House Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 10 Update)
The Washington Nationals used the 11th overall pick in the 2021 draft on infielder Brady House. Four years later, House hasn't made his major league debut. However, House remains one of the organization's top prospects and could force his way to Washington sometime this summer. House, MLB Pipeline's 94th-ranked prospect and sixth-best third baseman, has […]
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Max Fried Holds Guardians to One Hit in Victory
New York Yankees ace Max Fried (8-1) spun another gem on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians to notch his eighth win of the season. The left-hander limited the Guardians to one hit (a single) over six innings while striking out seven and walking two in the Yankees' 4-0 victory. Fried, a former Brave, signed an […]
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Adley Rutschman Goes Yard in Three-Hit Performance
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman hit a key home run to help the O's to a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. With the Orioles trailing 3-1 in the top of the sixth, Rutschman took Seattle starter Bryan Woo deep to right for a two-run, game-tying homer. Rutschman added a pair of singles […]
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Bo Bichette Goes Deep in Win Over Phillies
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette helped lead the charge in the team's 9-1 blowout of the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Bichette bashed a 413-foot homer against left-hander Jesus Luzardo and picked up a single to finish 2-for-4 with two RBI. It was the right-handed Bichette's first HR against a lefty this season. He has […]
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Jesus Luzardo Shelled in Loss to Blue Jays
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo (5-2) turned in his second straight disastrous start Thursday in a 9-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Luzardo lasted 2 1/3 innings and surrendered eight earned runs on nine hits while striking out two and walking a pair. The 27-year-old had jumped out to a spectacular start this season […]
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David Peterson Holds His Own Against Dodgers
New York Mets left-hander David Peterson tossed seven effective innings in a no-decision against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. The Mets suffered a 6-5 loss, but Peterson allowed just three earned runs on seven hits, struck out six, and walked two to rack up his seventh quality start of 2025. The 29-year-old has been […]
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Pete Alonso Homers in Three-Hit Game
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso belted his 15th home run of the season in a 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Alonso, who has already homered four times in June, added two singles in the game to go 3-for-4 with two RBI and an additional run scored. The 30-year-old slugger […]
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Robbie Ray Rolls to Win No. 8 on Thursday
San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (8-1) collected his National League-leading eighth win of the season Thursday in a 3-2 decision against the San Diego Padres. Ray fired seven innings of two-run ball with four hits allowed, nine strikeouts, and a walk to continue his fantastic start to the 2025 campaign. After two injury-wrecked seasons […]
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Manny Machado Swats 350th Career Home Run
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado smacked the 350th home run of his career in the team's 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. It's an important milestone for Machado, who became the 10th third baseman in history to reach the 350-HR mark. His 391-foot blast off left-hander Robbie Ray in the […]
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When Is Jordan Lawlar Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 10 Update)
Fantasy managers have patiently waited for top-ranked Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar to get an extended look in the majors. While Lawlar debuted with the Diamondbacks late in 2023 and received another call-up earlier this year, the infielder hasn't been able to stick on their roster. Major league stardom hasn't been in the cards yet, […]
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Oneil Cruz Collects Two Hits, Two Steals on Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz had another productive night Wednesday in the team's 3-0 victory against the Houston Astros. Cruz finished 2-for-4 with a double and two stolen bases, giving him 22 steals on the season. He leads the majors in SBs and has already tied the career-best mark he set last year over 146 […]
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Pablo Lopez Out 8-12 Weeks With Shoulder Injury
Minnesota Twins hurler Pablo Lopez (shoulder) has a Grade 2 strain of the teres major in his right shoulder and is expected to miss eight to 12 weeks, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Lopez was ticketed for the 15-day injured list after exiting his start against the Athletics on Tuesday with a lat strain. […]
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