Ronald Acuna Jr. Stars in Victory

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. continued his fantastic start to the season with a three-hit performance in a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Acuna helped lead the Braves to a win with a 3-for-5 showing that included a fourth-inning two-run homer off Brewers starter Chad Patrick. Acuna, who needed a year […]

Lane Thomas Homers in Three-Hit Game

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas turned in his best game of the season in an 11-2 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Thomas drilled a three-run homer, his first of the year, as part of a 3-for-5 afternoon. The 29-year-old averaged 20 homers, 20 steals, and 67 RBI per season from 2022-24, but he […]

Jo Adell Goes Deep Again on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell connected for his sixth home run of June in the Halos' 6-5 win over the Athletics on Wednesday. Adell took a 95 mph fastball from right-hander Osvaldo Bido 422 feet to left for a two-run blast that gave the Angels a 6-3 lead in the bottom of the sixth […]

Juan Soto Blasts 13th Home Run

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto homered for the second straight game in the team's 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Soto blasted a two-run shot off right-hander Jake Irvin and notched a single during a 2-for-4 night. After signing a 15-year, $765 million contract in free agency, Soto endured a rocky first […]

Byron Buxton Fills Box Score in Victory

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton had a huge Wednesday night to help the team to a 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers. His most noteworthy contribution came with the Twins trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the third inning. Buxton stepped to the plate with two on and hit a mammoth 479-foot home run off […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Return to Pitching Sooner Than Anticipated

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is making enough progress in his recovery from 2023 Tommy John surgery that he could pitch sooner than expected, manager Dave Roberts announced. Roberts said that the chances of Ohtani pitching before his post-All-Star break timeline are "north of zero," per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Both Roberts […]

Jorge Mateo Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The Orioles have placed infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, the team announced. The move is retroactive to June 7. The O's selected infielder Luis Vasquez from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Mateo began feeling discomfort in his elbow after a collision with teammate Heston Kjerstad back […]

Nathan Eovaldi Expected to Throw Bullpen This Weekend

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) is in Arlington to undergo further diagnostic testing on his injured triceps, manager Bruce Bochy announced. The Rangers expect Eovaldi to throw a bullpen session this weekend. Eovaldi went on the 15-day IL with tightness in his triceps on June 1 (retroactive to May 29), derailing a fantastic start […]

Lucas Erceg to Rejoin Royals on Wednesday

Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg (back) is on track to rejoin the team on Wednesday, manager Matt Quatraro announced. Erceg has been on the 15-day injured list since May 27 with a low back strain, but he has been able to get through his rehab without incident. He threw a perfect inning for […]

Jacob Wilson Not in Lineup Tuesday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is not in the team's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. It's not yet known why the Athletics scratched Wilson from their starting nine. Max Schuemann will take his place at shortstop and bat eighth. The 23-year-old Wilson is enjoying a sensational rookie season with a .366/.402/.520 line, eight […]

Blake Snell Completes 15-Pitch Bullpen Session Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) completed a 15-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. It was Snell's first bullpen session since April. Snell revealed afterward that his shoulder wasn't pain-free until two weeks ago. The Dodgers signed Snell to a five-year, $182 million guarantee in free agency, but […]

Michael King Remains in "Holding Pattern"

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) is continuing to rest and gather information about his shoulder injury, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. "We're just in a holding pattern to see what it is and the best way to treat it, if there is a better way to treat it outside of just the […]

Garrett Mitchell Resumes Baseball Activities

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (oblique) has resumed baseball activities, according to the team. The Brewers have gone about a month and a half without Mitchell, who went on the 10-day injured list on April 26 with a left oblique strain. If all goes well during his rehab, he could return to the majors in […]

Will Brennan Undergoes Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (elbow) underwent a full repair of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on Monday, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Recovery takes six to eight months, meaning Brennan will miss the rest of the season. The 27-year-old appeared in just six of the Guardians' games this season and went […]

Jordan Walker to Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (wrist) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday, manager Oli Marmol announced. The Cardinals haven't determined a location yet. Walker landed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation May 31 (retroactive to May 29), continuing a brutal start to the season for the former […]

Kendall Graveman Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Diamondbacks announced that they have placed right-hander Kendall Graveman (hip) on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 8, with a right hip impingement. The team recalled righty Christian Montes De Oca from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. While Graveman began the season on the IL with back problems, he made his season […]

Tanner Houck to Throw Another Bullpen Session This Week

Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) threw a bullpen session Saturday and will throw another one sometime this week, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Houck has been out since the Red Sox placed him on the 15-day injured list on May 15 with a flexor pronator strain. He was shut down from throwing earlier in […]

When Will Giancarlo Stanton, Nick Kurtz, Jordan Westburg Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Heading into Week 11 of the fantasy baseball season, managers have lost a slew of notable contributors to the injury list. Those issues have forced managers to scour the waiver wire for replacements. In this piece, we'll take a look at the latest injury updates centering on New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow), […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Goes Deep in Win Over White Sox

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among the club's offensive catalysts in a 7-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Witt went 2-for-5 and capped off his afternoon with a ninth-inning two-run homer that put the game out of reach. The 24-year-old now has a seven-game hitting streak and has gone […]

Mookie Betts Breaks 13-Game Home Run Drought

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts homered for the first time in 13 games in a 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Betts, who hadn't gone deep since May 19, smacked a 359-foot solo blast for his ninth HR and 33rd RBI of the year. It was the lone hit for Betts […]

Drew Rasmussen Sharp Again on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen continued his strong start to the season in a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. While Rasmussen did not factor into the decision, he picked up a quality start with six innings of two-run ball. He yielded six hits, struck out three, and walked one in the […]

Manny Machado's Home Run Leads Padres to Victory

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado accounted for all of the scoring in the club's 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Machado broke a scoreless tie in the top of the seventh inning with a 425-foot solo shot off Brewers left-hander Rob Zastryzny. The 33-year-old also drew a walk during a 1-for-3 […]

Yandy Diaz Hits Key Home Run in Win Over Marlins

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz had a big game at the plate to help lead the club to a 3-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. With the Rays trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning, Diaz hit a two-run homer off right-hander Valente Bellozo to tie the game. He […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Homers in Third Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand swatted another home run Sunday in a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Encarnacion-Strand has homered in three consecutive games since returning Friday from a back injury that had shelved him since mid-April. He belted a 403-foot solo blast against Diamondbacks righty Zac Gallen on Sunday to highlight a 2-for-3, […]

Angels Acquire LaMonte Wade Jr. From Giants

The Los Angeles Angels announced that they have acquired first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. from the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations or a player to be named later. The Angels designated right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks for assignment in a corresponding move. Although Wade was a quality hitter for the Giants from 2021-24, he struggled enough […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Bounces Back on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto turned in an impressive start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. The Dodgers lost 2-1, but Yamamoto did not factor into the decision. He tossed six innings of scoreless ball with four hits allowed, nine strikeouts, and two walks to record his seventh quality start of the season. […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Stays Hot in Loss to White Sox

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was one of the few bright spots for the club in a 4-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Pasquantino went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk to extend his hitting streak to eight games. The 27-year-old has been on a superb run […]

Christopher Morel Homers Twice in Three-Hit Game

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Christopher Morel turned in his best performance of the season Saturday in an 11-10 loss to the Miami Marlins. Morel went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a double, four RBI, and an additional run scored. The 25-year-old ended a couple of long droughts along the way. He hadn't homered since April […]

Logan Webb Fans 10 on Saturday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb logged yet another start with double-digit strikeouts in a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Webb didn't factor into the decision, but he tossed six innings of two-run, six-hit ball with 10 strikeouts and no walks before exiting. It was the fourth start of 10 or more […]

Jesus Sanchez Shines in Victory Against Rays

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez was the star of the club's 11-10 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Sanchez finished 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, and five RBI to lead the Marlins' offensive onslaught. With the Marlins down 4-1 in the third, Sanchez stepped to the plate with two men on […]