Joc Pederson to Return on Sunday

Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson (hand) will come off the 10-day injured list and return as a full-time DH on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. Pederson suffered a fractured right hand on May 24 and has missed just over two months. The two-time All-Star joined the […]

Edmundo Sosa Exits with Back Contusion

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa left the team's 9-4 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday with a back contusion, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports. Sosa suffered the injury when he collided with center fielder Brandon Marsh on a seventh-inning catch. The 29-year-old went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI before […]

Mookie Betts Remains Out on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (personal) is not in the team's lineup against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. It's the second straight off day for Betts, who's dealing with a personal matter. Miguel Rojas is starting at short in Betts' place and batting seventh against ace left-hander Garrett Crochet. It's unknown if Betts […]

Sal Frelick Returns From 10-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers have activated outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Tyler Black to Triple-A Nashville. Frelick is back after a short stay on the IL with a mild strain of his left hamstring. Before going on the IL on July 15, the 25-year-old slashed a career-best .294/.354/.404 with […]

Ryan Jeffers Placed on Paternity List

The Minnesota Twins announced that they have placed catcher/designated hitter Ryan Jeffers on the paternity list and recalled utility player Mickey Gasper from Triple-A St. Paul. Jeffers has slashed a solid .254/.346/.399 with seven homers, 34 RBI, and 31 runs scored in 315 plate appearances this season. The 28-year-old will now miss up to three […]

Jac Caglianone Leaves Game with Hamstring Tightness

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (hamstring) exited the team's game against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday with tightness in his left hamstring. Caglianone came out after grounding into a second-inning double play in his lone at-bat. The Royals replaced him in right field with John Rave and brought MJ Melendez off the bench to […]

Michael Lorenzen Playing Catch

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen (oblique) has begun playing catch as he works back from a strained left oblique, but he hasn't thrown a bullpen session yet. Lorenzen went on the 15-day injured list on July 11 and is now eligible to return, though it'll be a little longer until that happens. Over 18 […]

Dylan Crews Not Yet Ready for Rehab Assignment

Injured Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) is participating in all baseball activities without any issues, but the team isn't ready to send him on a rehab assignment yet, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. Washington is taking a careful approach with the 23-year-old, who went on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique […]

Aaron Nola to Start Triple-A Rehab Assignment July 31

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (ankle, rib) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 31. The plan is for Nola to throw 60 pitches in that game, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports. It should be the first of three or four rehab starts for Nola, who has been out for […]

Trevor Richards Designated for Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated right-hander Trevor Richards for assignment, the team announced. His roster spot is going to left-handed reliever Brandyn Garcia, who's up from Triple-A Reno to make his Arizona debut. Richards began the year with the Kansas City Royals and signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks after KC cut him loose […]

Tarik Skubal Activated for Saturday's Start

The Detroit Tigers have activated ace Tarik Skubal from the paternity list for a start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. The superstar southpaw will try to halt a five-game losing streak for the first-place Tigers. The team has stunningly dropped 11 of 12 in a skid that began before the All-Star break, though […]

Brandyn Garcia Recalled for Diamondbacks Debut

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they have recalled left-handed reliever Brandyn Garcia from Triple-A Reno and designated right-hander Trevor Richards for assignment. Garcia, 25, is in line to debut with the Diamondbacks just two days after coming over in a trade that sent first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners. He made his first […]

Starling Marte Generating Trade Interest

New York Mets designated hitter/outfielder Starling Marte has drawn trade interest leading up to the July 31 deadline, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. There's no word on whether the Mets are interested in giving up Marte, who leads the team with 50 appearances at DH this season. The 36-year-old is now in […]

Yankees Seeking Bullpen Upgrades

With key relievers Fernando Cruz (oblique) and Mark Leiter Jr. (leg) on the injured list, the New York Yankees are looking to bolster their bullpen in advance of the July 31 trade deadline, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. Three Minnesota Twins - Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and Danny Coulombe - as well as Pittsburgh […]

Aaron Nola Throws 56 Pitches in Live Batting Practice

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (ankle, rib) threw a three-inning, 56-pitch live batting practice session at Yankee Stadium on Friday and will likely begin a Triple-A rehab assignment next week, per Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan is for Nola to amass 55 to 60 pitches in his first start and eventually build […]

Patrick Sandoval No Longer Throwing Bullpen Sessions

Boston Red Sox left-hander Patrick Sandoval (elbow) has gone from throwing bullpen sessions to just playing catch, manager Alex Cora told reporters Friday. Cora admitted that Sandoval is running out of time to pitch this season. It has been over a year since Sandoval took the mound in the majors, as he underwent season-ending UCL […]

Grant Taylor Garnering Trade Interest

With the July 31 trade deadline nearing, teams are "all over" Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor in talks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. For their part, the White Sox appear highly unlikely to give up Taylor. They're not even comfortable discussing him in trades, a source told Rosenthal. The 23-year-old made his major […]

Ryan Helsley Notches 21st Save

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley preserved a shutout to earn save No. 21 in a 3-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday. Helsley tossed a scoreless, one-hit ninth inning with two strikeouts for his second save in as many nights. The 31-year-old right-hander has converted seven straight saves since his most recent […]

Nick Kurtz Blasts Four Homers in Historic Night

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz posted one of the best offensive performances in baseball history in a 15-3 thrashing of the Houston Astros on Friday. The burgeoning star finished a jaw-dropping 6-for-6 with four homers, a double, eight RBI, and six runs scored to continue an incredible month at the plate. Now the 20th […]

Rockies Willing to Listen to Offers for Victor Vodnik, Seth Halvorsen

The Colorado Rockies are willing to listen to trade offers for relievers Victor Vodnik and Seth Halvorsen, but the team has "high" asking prices for the two hard-throwing right-handers, according to Katie Woo and Will Sammon of The Athletic. Both Vodnik and Halvorsen are under affordable control for the next handful of years, which explains […]

Ben Rice Drawing Trade Interest

New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Ben Rice is on other teams' radars as a potential catcher option in advance of the July 31 trade deadline, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Teams have called the Yankees inquiring about Rice's ability to handle the position, according to Sherman. Rice has minimal experience as […]

Cristian Javier Throws 49 Pitches in Triple-A Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) made his first Triple-A rehab start on Thursday and threw 49 pitches (30 strikes) in 2 2/3 innings. Javier gave up one run on three hits with two walks and a strikeout as he continues progressing toward an August return to the majors. The 28-year-old hasn't pitched in the […]

Griffin Conine Begins Throwing Program

Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine (shoulder) has begun a throwing program as he recovers from season-ending surgery on his left shoulder, Kevin Barral of Fish on First reports. Conine, who dislocated his shoulder on April 19, threw from 60 feet on Tuesday and will increase the distance by 15 feet every other day. The 28-year-old […]

Mason Miller Records Four Outs to Secure 20th Save

Athletics closer Mason Miller notched a four-out save to finish off a 5-2 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday. Miller entered a 5-2 game with two outs and runners on the corners in the bottom of the eighth inning, and he put out the fire by getting Jose Altuve to fly out. The 26-year-old […]

Rays Prefer to Keep Pete Fairbanks

It doesn't appear that Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks will be on the move before the July 31 trade deadline. The Rays would "strongly prefer" to retain the right-hander, according to Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon, and Katie Woo of The Athletic. The Rays are 53-50 and just 1 1/2 games out of a wild-card […]

Ryan Helsley Expecting Trade Before Deadline

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley has drawn interest from five or more teams leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, Katie Woo and Will Sammon of The Athletic report. The Cardinals improved to 53-51 with a 9-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday and haven't publicly declared themselves sellers yet. Nevertheless, […]

Robert Stephenson Moved to 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels announced that they have transferred right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. The team selected left-hander Jose Quijada's contract in a corresponding move. Shifting Stephenson to the 60-day IL doesn't affect his timeline to return, as it has been almost two months since he […]

Mets Not Pursuing Eugenio Suarez

The New York Mets are not one of the teams pursuing Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez before the July 31 trade deadline, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. The Mets are instead prioritizing acquiring bullpen help, according to Heyman, who lists starting pitching and center field as other potential areas of focus […]

Johan Oviedo Tosses Five Innings in Double-A Rehab Start

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow, lat) was terrific in a rehab outing with Double-A Altoona on Thursday. Oviedo threw five innings and allowed just one earned run with no walks over 63 pitches in his second rehab start at that level. The 27-year-old fanned five, threw 42 pitches for strikes, and reached 97 mph […]

Eugenio Suarez Remains "Top Priority" for Mariners

The Seattle Mariners made a big splash Thursday in acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, but the two teams may not be finished dealing. Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez remains the Mariners' "top priority" as the July 31 trade deadline approaches, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. The Mariners are among many teams […]