Luis Garcia Sharp in Triple-A Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) made his second Triple-A rehab start on Thursday and held his own across four scoreless innings. The 28-year-old yielded just three hits while posting seven strikeouts against no walks on 59 pitches (37 strikes). Garcia has now made six rehab starts overall as he works back from May 2023 […]

Kyle Tucker Says Finger Feels "Fine"

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (finger) has seen his numbers tumble in recent weeks, perhaps thanks in part to a finger injury he suffered in a 7-3 win over the Reds on June 1. X-rays came back negative on Tucker's jammed right ring finger at the time, but president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer told […]

Paul Skenes Fires Six Scoreless Innings in Win

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes turned in his latest standout performance in a 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Despite allowing a career-worst seven hits, Skenes tossed six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts against no walks to improve to 7-8 on the season. The 23-year-old right-hander has now held the opposition without an […]

Alek Manoah Throws Three Innings in First Double-A Rehab Start

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (elbow) threw three innings in his first Double-A rehab start on Thursday. Manoah allowed two earned runs on five hits with three walks and two strikes on 64 pitches (36 strikes). The results weren't great, but it's a notable step forward for the former All-Star as he continues in […]

Jonny DeLuca to Land on 10-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays will place outfielder Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left-hamstring issue, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. DeLuca suffered the injury in a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday and had to leave early after going 1-for-3 with a triple. […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Suffers Dislocated Finger

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (finger) suffered a dislocated finger on a sack in the team's preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed the injury, saying, "It popped out, popped back in." Steichen isn't sure how much time Richardson will miss. It's a notable setback for the third-year […]

Josh Naylor Day-to-Day With Shoulder Soreness

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (shoulder) left Thursday's 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox with shoulder soreness and is considered day-to-day, manager Dan Wilson told reporters. The Mariners pulled Naylor after he grounded out in the bottom of the third inning, replacing him at first base with Donovan Solano. Naylor ended the game […]

Chase Meidroth Heads to 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have placed middle infielder Chase Meidroth (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb contusion, retroactive to Aug. 4. The team selected the contract of infielder Jacob Amaya from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Meidroth hasn't played since he took a pitch off the thumb and had to […]

Nolan Arenado Could Rejoin Cardinals on Aug. 18

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) is "likely" to come off the 10-day injured list and rejoin the team Aug. 18, John Denton of MLB.com reports. In the meantime, Arenado will report to the team's Florida-based spring training facility on Friday to work on strengthening his injured right shoulder. Arenado began dealing with […]

Robert Stephenson Throwing Bullpen Sessions

Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) threw his third and most recent bullpen session on Aug. 5 as he works back from a stretched nerve in his bicep. Stephenson made just two appearances in late May before the injury forced him to the 10-day IL, and the Angels have since moved the 32-year-old […]

Jose Leclerc Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery

Athletics reliever Jose Leclerc (lat) underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday. Leclerc will remain on the 60-day injured list and miss the remainder of 2025 before becoming a free agent. It'll go down as a lost season for Leclerc, who last pitched April 22, as well as a failed investment for the […]

Ryan Yarbrough to Face Hitters Thursday

New York Yankees left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) will face live hitters Thursday for the first time since he went on the 15-day injured list with a strained right oblique on June 20. The plan is for Yarbrough to begin at 30 to 35 pitches, and once he's around 50, the Yankees could activate him from […]

Grant Holmes Hopes to Throw Sim Games by November

Atlanta Braves right-hander Grant Holmes (elbow) is out for the season after landing on the 60-day injured list on July 27 with a partial tear of his UCL. Holmes, who has opted to take the rest-and-rehab route instead of undergoing elbow surgery, is optimistic that he'll be able to return next season. The 29-year-old expects […]

Michael King to Return Saturday

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) will come off the 60-day injured list to start Saturday against the Boston Red Sox, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. It'll be the first appearance in the majors since May 18 for King, who has missed almost three months with shoulder inflammation. After fully breaking out as […]

Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out Eight, Homers for 1,000th Hit

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani once again put his remarkable two-way talents on display in a 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. After Ohtani left his previous start early with cramping in his hip, the Dodgers were hoping to get four innings out of him against the Cardinals. That's […]

Riley O'Brien Records Four Outs for First Career Save

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien closed out the Los Angeles Dodgers to nab his first career save in a 5-3 victory on Wednesday. The right-hander took over for lefty JoJo Romero with two outs and a man on first in the bottom of the eighth, and he induced a Teoscar Hernandez groundout to end […]

Lake Bachar Picks Up Save on Wednesday

Miami Marlins reliever Lake Bachar closed the door on a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday to earn his second save of the season. Calvin Faucher and Ronny Henriquez have been the Marlins' top choices for saves this year, but they were unavailable for the ninth after pitching earlier in the game. Henriquez […]

David Bednar Fans Five to Earn First Save With Yankees

New York Yankees reliever David Bednar earned his first save with the team in a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Bednar, acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates last week, had to throw a whopping 42 pitches (25 strikes) to get the job done. He entered in the bottom of the […]

Robert Garcia Takes Seventh Loss on Wednesday

Texas Rangers reliever Robert Garcia (1-7) suffered his seventh loss of the season in a 3-2 decision against the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Although the left-hander has been the Rangers' primary choice for saves this season, they brought him in early to pitch the top of the seventh in a 2-2 game. Garcia wasn't […]

Isaac Paredes Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros moved third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday. The move means Paredes won't be eligible to return until mid-September, and it's up in the air whether he'll play again this year. Paredes went on the IL on July 20 with a significant right-hamstring […]

Spencer Arrighetti Roughed Up in Return From Injury

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti came off the injured list to make his first start since April 5 on Wednesday. It didn't go well. Facing the Miami Marlins, Arrighetti fell to 1-2 after coughing up five earned runs on a whopping 11 hits over 3 2/3 innings in a 6-4 loss. He threw 88 pitches […]

Erik Miller to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment on Friday

San Francisco Giants left-handed reliever Erik Miller (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday. Miller has been out for just over a month with a sprained left elbow, though he could come back sometime in August if he doesn't suffer any setbacks. The 27-year-old has recorded a minuscule 1.50 ERA with […]

Gabriel Moreno Throws Out to 90 Feet, Catches Bullpen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) threw out to 90 feet and caught right-hander Zac Gallen's bullpen session on Tuesday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. Moreno also hit off a tee for the second straight day as he continues working back from a hairline fracture in his right index finger. The 25-year-old hasn't played […]

Kevin Ginkel Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they have transferred right-handed reliever Kevin Ginkel (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. The team selected the contract of righty Casey Kelly from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. This concludes a disastrous season for Ginkel, who went on the IL on Monday with a shoulder […]

Wade Miley Throws Bullpen, Will Face Hitters Friday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley (forearm) threw a bullpen session Tuesday and will face live hitters Friday, manager Terry Francona announced. Miley hit the 15-day injured list with a flexor strain on June 20. The Reds have shifted Miley to the 60-day IL since then, meaning he'll be eligible to return on Aug. 19. The […]

Tanner Scott Throws First Bullpen Session Since Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed reliever Tanner Scott (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday for the first time since he went on the 15-day injured list on July 22, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Scott, who's working back from elbow inflammation, got through the session without any issues. He'll throw one or two more bullpens […]

Roman Anthony Agrees to Eight-Year Extension

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has agreed to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. The deal, pending a physical, includes a club option and will keep Anthony under team control through the 2034 campaign. The contract begins in 2026 and carries a maximum value of $230 million. Anthony, the […]

Tyler Wells Throws 49 Pitches in Triple-A Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells (elbow) made his second rehab start and first at the Triple-A level on Tuesday. Wells lasted 2 1/3 scoreless innings with three hits allowed and four strikeouts against two walks. The 30-year-old built up to 49 pitches (31 strikes) after tossing 22 in a previous rehab start in Double-A ball. […]

Trevor Larnach Scratched on Wednesday

The Minnesota Twins have scratched designated hitter/outfielder Trevor Larnach (side) from Wednesday's lineup with soreness in his left side, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Kody Clemens will play left field and hit cleanup against Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty, and Mickey Gasper will serve as the DH and bat ninth. Larnach has gotten off […]

Tyler O'Neill Sitting Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (wrist) is out of the lineup Wednesday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. Jeremiah Jackson will play right field in place of O'Neill and hit fifth. O'Neill is sitting out after leaving early on Tuesday with discomfort in his right wrist. X-rays came back negative after the game, but O'Neill […]