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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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Chris Sale Fans 10 in Loss to Diamondbacks
Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale (3-4) took his fourth loss of the season in a 2-1 defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Sale was outstanding despite a lack of run support, tossing six innings of three-hit, one-run ball with 10 strikeouts and four walks. The reigning National League Cy Young winner owned a 6.00-plus […]
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Taylor Ward Homers, Drives in Four in Loss to Red Sox
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward belted his 17th home run of the season on Wednesday in an 11-9 loss to the Boston Red Sox. With two runners on in the top of the first inning, Ward crushed a changeup from right-hander Lucas Giolito 383 feet over the Green Monster. It was the sole hit […]
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Matthew Boyd Takes Hard-Luck Loss on Wednesday
Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd (5-3) suffered his third loss of the year in a 2-0 decision against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Although Nationals lefty MacKenzie Gore outdueled Boyd, the Chicago southpaw was terrific in his own right. He chipped in 7 1/3 innings of two-run, four-hit ball while striking out six and issuing […]
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Brandon Lowe Leads Rays to Win Over Rangers
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe collected three hits on Wednesday to help the team to a 5-4 win over the Texas Rangers. Lowe went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, two RBI, and an additional run scored. Although Lowe got off to a sluggish start this season, his production has improved dramatically since […]
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Juan Soto Goes Yard for Second Straight Day
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto homered for the second straight game in a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Soto's solo shot, his 10th of the year, was his lone hit during a 1-for-2 afternoon. He also chipped in a walk and an additional run scored. Soto had gone 17 straight games […]
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Ryan Yarbrough Shuts Down Dodgers in Victory
New York Yankees left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (3-0) held down the Los Angeles Dodgers' high-octane offense on Sunday to nab his third victory of the season. The Yankees won 7-3 behind a sterling six-inning effort from Yarbrough, who yielded one run on four hits while striking out five and walking none. With injuries ravaging their pitching […]
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Michael Busch Homers, Knocks in Three on Sunday
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch had a superb Sunday at the plate in helping lead the club to a 7-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Busch swatted his eighth home run of the season as part of a 2-for-2 showing with three RBI and two walks. After that spotless performance, Busch owns an impressive […]
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Kris Bubic Pitches Great in Loss to Tigers
Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic (5-3) suffered his third loss of the season in a 1-0 decision against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. A lack of run support cost Bubic, who turned in another gem with seven innings of one-run ball. He allowed a mere four hits and racked up nine strikeouts against two […]
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Jose Ramirez Homers, Extends On-Base Streak to 28 Games
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez swatted his 11th home run of the season on Sunday to help the team to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Ramirez added a single to finish 2-for-4 with one RBI. While Ramirez saw a 21-game hitting streak end on Friday, he has now gotten on base […]
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Jacob Wilson Piles Up Four Hits on Sunday
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson continued his sensational rookie campaign in an 8-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Wilson went 4-for-4 with four singles, an RBI, and a stolen base. The 23-year-old has already amassed 24 multi-hit games this season. Overall, Wilson has put together a remarkable .357/.396/.504 line with seven home runs, […]
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Eugenio Suarez Launches 16th Home Run
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez crushed a mammoth 466-foot home run to help lead the club to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Suarez's two-run blast against southpaw Mitchell Parker was his lone hit of the game in a 1-for-4 performance. He now has 16 HRs and 44 RBI to go […]
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George Springer Crushes Two Home Runs in Win over Athletics
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer starred in the team's 8-7 win over the Athletics on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with two solo home runs. He added a walk and an additional run scored. Springer's homers, both of which came against right-hander Gunnar Hoglund, traveled a combined 850 feet of distance. While Springer had a rough […]
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Spencer Schwellenbach Punches Out 11 in Win Over Red Sox
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (4-4) picked up his fourth win of the season in a 5-0 decision against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Schwellenbach celebrated his 25th birthday by striking out 11 over 6 1/3 innings, issuing no walks, and allowing just five hits (all singles). It was the second straight start with […]
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Homers in Two-Hit Game on Saturday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. smashed his third home run of the season in a 5-0 win against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Acuna delivered a 428-foot two-run shot against right-hander Walker Buehler in the fourth inning. It was part of a 2-for-3 showing for Acuna, who singled, walked, and scored an additional […]
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Michael Wacha Brilliant Against Tigers on Saturday
Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha shut down the Detroit Tigers with seven innings of one-hit ball in a 1-0 victory on Saturday. The 33-year-old carried a no-hitter into the seventh, but a Colt Keith single put an end to the hurler's bid for history. Wacha (3-4) left in a scoreless tie, so he didn't […]
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Tarik Skubal Spins Another Gem on Saturday
Detroit Tigers left-handed ace Tarik Skubal continued rolling on Saturday, firing seven scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals. The Tigers lost 1-0, but Skubal (5-2) did not factor into the decision. The reigning American League Cy Young winner limited the Royals to two hits, racked up seven strikeouts, and didn't walk anyone. Saturday's masterclass […]
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Rhys Hoskins Homers Twice, Drives in Six in Win Over Phillies
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins was among a few offensive stars in their 17-7 outburst against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Hoskins torched his former team, going 2-for-6 with a pair of three-run homers against left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Saturday's performance continued a nice bounce-back campaign for Hoskins, who had the worst season of his […]
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Juan Soto Snaps 17-Game Home Run Drought
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto broke a 17-game home run drought on Saturday to help the club to an 8-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. Soto, who hadn't gone yard since May 9, delivered a 404-foot solo shot against Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela in the fourth inning. He finished the day 1-for-3 with a […]
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Jeremy Pena Goes Deep Twice on Saturday
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena was a rare bright spot for the team in a 16-3 blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Pena drove in all of the Astros' runs on a couple of homers against right-hander Zack Littell during a 2-for-3 afternoon, extending his hitting streak to seven games. This is […]
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Jesus Luzardo Has Disastrous Day in Loss to Brewers
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo (5-1) took his first loss of the season in a 17-7 beating at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Luzardo lasted just 3 1/3 innings and allowed a stunning 12 earned runs on 12 hits with four strikeouts and three walks. He surrendered a pair of three-run homers […]
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Zack Gelof Nearing Rehab Assignment
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (ribs, wrist) is making progress in his recovery from a stress reaction in his ribs. He could start a rehab assignment next week, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Gelof hasn't played at all this season on account of multiple injuries. He began the year on the shelf while recovering […]
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Evan Phillips to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Dodgers right-handed reliever Evan Phillips (forearm) will undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Dave Roberts announced. He will miss the rest of this season and likely a sizable portion of 2026 as a result. The Dodgers placed the 30-year-old on the 15-day injured list May 7 after he appeared in seven games and tossed 5 2/3 […]
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Mookie Betts Out of Lineup Friday, Will Undergo X-rays on Toe
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (toe) suffered a stubbed toe at home on Wednesday and will miss Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Betts is "day to day" and will require X-rays, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced. Fantasy managers should closely monitor Betts' status, as the nine-time All-Star has been among the sport's […]
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Reese Olson to Throw Bullpen Session on Saturday
Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (finger) will throw a bullpen session Saturday as he works back from inflammation in his ring finger, per Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. The Tigers placed Olson on the 15-day injured list on May 19. That temporarily paused a terrific start to 2025 for the 25-year-old, who has gone […]
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Parker Meadows Nearing 2025 Debut
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) is closing in on his 2025 major league debut. Meadows will play nine innings tonight and Saturday at the Triple-A level. The Tigers could activate him after that, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. The 25-year-old Meadows was expected to open the season as the Tigers' starting […]
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Ryan Mountcastle Leaves Game With Hamstring Injury
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) left the team's game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday with right hamstring discomfort. The Orioles replaced Mountcastle in the eighth inning with Cooper Hummel, who took over in right field as Ryan O'Hearn shifted to first base. Before exiting, Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a pair of […]
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When Will Shane McClanahan, Bryce Miller, Tyler Glasnow Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
The rotations of the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, and Los Angeles Dodgers have each faced noteworthy injury problems so far in the 2025 season. All three of those teams have had to trudge through a large portion of the year without contributions from some of their top starting pitchers. In this piece, we'll focus […]
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Shohei Ohtani Belts League-High 20th Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani smashed his league-leading 20th home run during a 9-5 defeat of the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. It was the third straight game with a homer for Ohtani, who knocked in two in the fourth inning on a 363-foot opposite field drive to left against Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee. […]
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Logan Webb Punches Out 10 in Loss to Tigers
San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb (5-5) struck out 10 Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory. Instead, Webb suffered his fifth loss of the season after giving up three earned runs on seven hits and one walk over six innings. Webb allowed all of those runs in the first […]
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