Kumar Rocker Pitches Well in Win

Texas Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker (2-4) picked up his second win of the season in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Rocker allowed four hits over five scoreless innings and posted six strikeouts against one walk. It was one of Rocker's best performances during what has been a difficult season in […]

Elly De La Cruz Goes Yard in Fourth Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz put together a spectacular Sunday performance in an 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. De La Cruz bashed his 16th homer to highlight a 3-for-5 afternoon with three RBI and two additional runs scored. The 23-year-old has now homered in four consecutive games. Overall, De La Cruz has […]

Ian Happ Hits Walk-Off Single on Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hit a walk-off single in a 3-2 defeat of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Happ, whose 10th-inning knock came against Pirates closer David Bednar, finished the afternoon 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout. This has been an unspectacular season for Happ, who's batting .249/.340/.385 with seven homers, 31 RBI, […]

Nick Pivetta Sharp in Victory

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta (7-2) collected his seventh win of the season Sunday in an 8-2 decision against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pivetta surrendered just two runs on two hits and tallied nine strikeouts against one walk over seven innings. It was a much-needed return to form for Pivetta, who combined to allow nine […]

Will Vest Dealing With Finger Injury

Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest (finger) exited early in an 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday with a finger injury. Afterward, manager A.J. Hinch told Evan Woodbery of MLive.com that "(Vest) had this feeling in his pinky. It was bothering him, so we took him out. We'll get him evaluated, and he'll run […]

Jackson Merrill Placed on Seven-Day Concussion Injured List

The San Diego Padres announced that they have placed outfielder Jackson Merrill (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list. The team selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Trenton Brooks from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Merrill had to leave the Padres' game early on Saturday after he was shaken up on a stolen base […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Be Dodgers' Starting Pitcher Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is finally returning to a major league mound. The Dodgers announced that he will serve as their starting pitcher Monday against the San Diego Padres. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Sunday that Ohtani will work as an opener, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. It'll be Ohtani's first action […]

Lawrence Butler Goes Deep in Win

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler hit a long home run in the A's 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Butler's seventh-inning solo blast off left-hander Daniel Lynch IV traveled 426 feet over the wall in right-center field. It was his lone knock during a 1-for-4 day and just his second HR against a […]

William Contreras Ends 18-Game Home Run Drought

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras broke an 18-game home run drought Saturday in an 8-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Contreras, who hadn't homered since May 23, hit a ninth-inning solo shot off right-hander Ryan Helsley for his sixth HR and 31st RBI of the year. He ended the day 1-for-4 with a walk […]

Nolan Gorman Crushes Three-Run Homer in Win

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman continued a productive June in the team's 8-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. With the Cardinals ahead 4-1 in the top of the fifth inning and two men on, Gorman smashed a 433-foot home run to extend the lead to six. The lefty-swinging Gorman hadn't gone yard […]

Eugenio Suarez Slugs 20th Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez smacked his 20th home run of the season in the team's 8-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday. Suarez knocked in the Diamondbacks' first three runs of the game with a 410-foot shot off right-hander Ryan Bergert in the bottom of the fourth inning. He also walked […]

Joe Ryan Pitches Gem on Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan turned in yet another strong performance in the team's 3-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday. Ryan did not factor into the decision, but he fired seven innings of two-hit, two-run ball with seven strikeouts and two walks before departing. His only real mistake was the two-run homer he […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Has Great Day in Victory

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. smacked his seventh home run of the year in the team's 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Acuna's two-run shot off right-hander Chase Dollander gave the Braves a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning. The former MVP also singled, walked, and scored two additional […]

Tyler O'Neill Shut Down After Suffering Setback

The Baltimore Orioles pulled outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) off his Triple-A rehab assignment on Saturday, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. He received an injection in his ailing left AC joint and will be shut down for approximately one week. O'Neill went to the 10-day injured list with a shoulder impingement on May 18. He […]

Jack Flaherty Hit Hard in Loss

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (5-7) stumbled to his seventh loss of the season in an 11-1 blowout against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Flaherty entered the day riding a streak of four straight quality starts, but the Reds proved too much to handle. They pummeled Flaherty for seven runs on five hits, including three […]

Matthew Boyd Excellent in Victory

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd (6-3) pitched a gem Saturday to notch his sixth win of the season. Boyd led the Cubs to a 2-1 victory with six innings of one-run ball. He allowed only one hit, a first-inning solo home run by outfielder Andrew McCutchen, and tallied three strikeouts against one walk. It was […]

Elly De La Cruz Homers in Third Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz clubbed his 15th home run of the year Saturday as the team rolled to an 11-1 win over the Detroit Tigers. De La Cruz opened the scoring with a 402-foot solo shot off right-hander Jack Flaherty in the top of the fourth inning. He finished the day 1-for-4 […]

Tyler Stephenson Hits Grand Slam in Win

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson helped lead the team's offensive barrage in an 11-1 blowout of the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. With the Reds leading 2-1 in the top of the fifth inning, Stephenson stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and connected on a grand slam against right-hander Jack Flaherty. Stephenson added a […]

Brendan Donovan Could Return Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (toe) was not in the lineup for the team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. However, Donovan will return Sunday if he's able to get through batting practice Saturday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. Donovan has missed four games in a row with a sprained big […]

Tyler Mahle Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (shoulder) battled shoulder soreness in a start against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, manager Bruce Bochy revealed. The Rangers cruised to a 16-4 win in that game, but Mahle yielded four earned runs on 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings. Arm problems have been a significant hindrance over the past […]

Jordan Walker Activated From 10-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals have activated outfielder Jordan Walker (wrist) from the 10-day injured list, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. The team optioned Michael Siani to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Walker will bat seventh and start in right field as the Cardinals take on the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. It'll be […]

Gary Sanchez Activated From 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles have activated catcher Gary Sanchez (wrist) from the 10-day injured list and optioned fellow backstop Maverick Handley to Triple-A Norfolk, per Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com. Sanchez is returning after landing on the IL back on April 28. Signed to a one-year, $8.5 million contract in free agency, Sanchez batted an ugly .100/.200/.100 […]

Mark Vientos to Begin Rehab Assignment Early Next Week

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (hamstring) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse early next week, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Vientos landed on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade right hamstring strain on June 3, continuing a disappointing start to the season for the 25-year-old. After bursting on the […]

Paul DeJong Nearing Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals infielder Paul DeJong (face) could begin a rehab assignment next week, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports. DeJong has been out since Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller hit him in the face with a 92.7 mph fastball on April 15. "I'd like for him to take it easy the first couple times, maybe two […]

Masataka Yoshida Ramps Up Throwing

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) is making progress as he works back from offseason surgery on his right shoulder. Yoshida returned to "making throws from left field to second base at increased intensity and velocity" on Thursday, per MLB.com. He's on track to make his season debut sometime after next month's All-Star […]

Jonathan India Not in Lineup Saturday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (shoulder) is not in the lineup Saturday for the club's meeting with the Athletics. Nick Loftin will man the keystone in India's place and bat sixth. India exited the Royals' 6-4 loss to the Athletics in the seventh inning Friday after suffering a shoulder subluxation diving for a […]

Shane Bieber to Resume Throwing Program Soon

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) received a positive update this week on his surgically-repaired elbow. Bieber, who is recovering from April 2024 Tommy John surgery, had to halt his rehab last week after experiencing soreness. Dr. Keith Meister informed Bieber he's dealing with normal soreness, not any structural damage. Manager Stephen Vogt expects Bieber […]

Gleyber Torres Goes Deep Twice on Friday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres broke a 28-game home run drought in an 11-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Torres, who hadn't homered since May 12, got to work immediately with a leadoff HR in the bottom of the first inning against starter Nick Martinez. He added another solo shot in the […]

Marcell Ozuna Blasts Three-Run Homer in Victory

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna helped lead the club's offensive onslaught in a 12-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Ozuna came to the plate in the seventh inning in a 4-4 tie and slammed a three-run homer off right-hander Victor Vodnik to give the Braves the lead for good. He finished the […]

Riley Greene Homers, Knocks in Four in Win

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene homered and drove in four runs to help the club to an 11-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Greene hadn't gone deep since May 30, but he ended a 12-game dry spell with a 426-foot bomb off starter Nick Martinez in the bottom of the third inning. The […]