Robert Suarez Picks Up Win on Sunday

San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez (2-3) threw a scoreless ninth inning Sunday to collect his second win in a 3-2 game against the Kansas City Royals. The right-hander entered a 2-2 tie and retired the first two batters he faced before running into trouble. Suarez walked Drew Waters and then allowed a double to […]

Shohei Ohtani Pitches Scoreless Inning, Drives in Five

Shohei Ohtani's two-way talents were on full display in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 13-7 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. On the pitching side, the right-hander opened the game for the Dodgers and threw a scoreless first inning with two strikeouts. One hitter reached on an error, but Ohtani otherwise locked down the top […]

James McCann Signs Major League Deal With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed catcher James McCann to a Major League contract, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. McCann became available when the Braves agreed to release him from a minor league deal. While McCann didn't have a path to immediate playing time with the Braves, it's a different story in Arizona. The Diamondbacks […]

Athletics Call Up Jack Perkins

The Athletics have promoted right-handed pitching prospect Jack Perkins from Triple-A Las Vegas, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The team also optioned righty Anthony Maldonado to Triple-A and transferred RHP Gunnar Hoglund (hip) to the 60-day injured list. Perkins, MLB Pipeline's ninth-ranked Athletics prospect, has thrived in his first taste of the Triple-A level […]

Francisco Alvarez Optioned to Triple-A

The New York Mets have optioned catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled fellow backstop Hayden Senger, the team announced. It's a surprising fall from grace for Alvarez, who has been the Mets' primary catcher since 2023. Alvarez swatted 25 home runs and drove in 63 runs that year and continued to produce solid […]

Max Scherzer to Start for Blue Jays on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) will come off the 60-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Scherzer, out for almost three months with a thumb injury, jumped over his final hurdle Sunday when he threw a successful 30- to 40-pitch bullpen session. "My stuff is fine," the 40-year-old told […]

Victor Scott II Sitting Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II is not in the team's lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Cincinnati Reds. Jose Herrera will man center field and bat ninth in Scott's place against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott. The 23-year-old Scott has emerged as a productive regular in the Cardinals' lineup this season. He has already […]

Willi Castro Out Sunday with Wrist Soreness

Minnesota Twins outfielder/infielder Willi Castro is out of the team's lineup Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. He's dealing with soreness in his right wrist. The hope is that it won't be a lingering issue for Castro, who has gotten off to a nice start this season. The defensively versatile 28-year-old is hitting .280/.362/.456 with seven […]

Danny Coulombe to Start for Twins on Sunday

The Minnesota Twins will start left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Right-hander David Festa was previously penciled in to start for the Twins. Coulombe, who hasn't thrown more than 1 2/3 innings in any of his 25 appearances this year, will work as an opener. The 35-year-old has pitched to a […]

Ben Rice Triples, Homers in Win

New York Yankees designated hitter/first baseman Ben Rice collected a pair of extra-base hits during a 9-0 drubbing of the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Rice smacked a solo home run off Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin in the second inning and drove in his second run of the day on a fifth-inning triple. The 26-year-old finished […]

Juan Soto Puts on Hitting Clinic in Victory

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto turned in his best performance of the season in an 11-4 defeat of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Soto set season-high marks with four hits and four RBI and walloped two home runs in a 4-for-5 night. The four-time All-Star got off to a slow start in 2025 (by […]

Elly De La Cruz Crushes 17th Home Run

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz belted his 17th home run of the season in a 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. De La Cruz hit a two-run, 435-foot blast off left-hander Steven Matz and added a single in a 2-for-5 day. This has been a month to remember for De […]

Alec Burleson Homers, Drives in Three in Win

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder/first baseman Alec Burleson was a key contributor in the team's 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Burleson cracked a two-run homer in the first inning and later chipped in an RBI single in the fifth. He finished the day 2-for-5, extending his hitting streak to nine games. So far […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Homers in Multi-Hit Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his breakout 2025 with a stellar showing against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Crow-Armstrong helped the Cubs to a 10-7 win with a 2-for-4 performance that included a solo home run and a double. The first 20/20 player in the majors this season, the 23-year-old is hitting .270/.308/.563 with […]

Heliot Ramos Goes Yard in Win

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos hit a solo home run to help the club to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Ramos' first-inning blast off right-hander Brayan Bello was his only hit in a 1-for-4 afternoon. After earning an All-Star nod in 2024, Ramos is quietly putting together a terrific […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Ends 21-Game Home Run Drought

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. smashed a three-run home run in a 5-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. With the Padres leading 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh, Tatis stepped up with two men on and belted a 380-footer off right-hander Taylor Clarke. Tatis also walked during a 1-for-3 […]

Clarke Schmidt Fires Seven No-Hit Innings in Win

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt was pulled from a no-hit bid after tossing a career-high 103 pitches against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Schmidt fired seven scoreless innings with five strikeouts, two walks, and a hit by pitch in a 9-0 victory. He improved to 4-3 on the season and continued an incredible run […]

Jordan Westburg Day-to-Day with Finger Injury

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (finger) suffered a jammed finger in the team's 9-0 loss to the New York Yankees on Saturday, manager Tony Mansolino announced. Westburg started the game at DH, but he had to depart early after drawing a walk and stealing a base. X-rays came back negative, and the Orioles are […]

Jon Gray Throws Bullpen Session

Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray (wrist) is making progress in his recovery from a fractured right wrist. Gray got through a "glorified bullpen" session of approximately 35 pitches on Saturday unscathed, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. The Rangers have gone all season without Gray after he suffered the injury in spring training. The right-hander […]

Didier Fuentes to Remain in Braves' Rotation

The Atlanta Braves had to place ace Chris Sale (rib cage) on the 15-day injured list with a fractured left rib cage on Saturday. Sale's absence will leave a massive void in their rotation. It'll also lead to more opportunities for right-handed prospect Didier Fuentes, who will stay in their starting five with Sale out. […]

Hunter Bigge Released from Hospital

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Hunter Bigge (face) was released from the hospital and is "doing well," per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Bigge suffered a frightening injury in the dugout Thursday when a 105.1 mph line drive hit by Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman struck him in the face. Bigge was taken off […]

Jordan Hicks to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment Sunday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Jordan Hicks (toe) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. If all goes well, Hicks will debut with the Red Sox on a homestand that runs from June 27-July 2. Hicks joined the Red Sox last weekend as part of their […]

Kutter Crawford Shut Down, Will Undergo MRI on Wrist

The Boston Red Sox have shut down starter Kutter Crawford (wrist/knee) after he felt more pain in his injured right wrist, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. The righty will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the issue. This is the second time in the past few weeks that the Red Sox […]

Nathan Eovaldi Could Rejoin Rangers Next Week

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) threw 50-plus pitches over three simulated innings of live batting practice Saturday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. Eovaldi could rejoin the Rangers' rotation during the upcoming week if he doesn't suffer any setbacks, according to Landry. The Rangers have gone all of June without Eovaldi, who hasn't pitched since […]

Rangers Recall Justin Foscue

The Texas Rangers have recalled infielder Justin Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock, the team announced. Foscue will take the roster spot of infielder Jake Burger (oblique), who went on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique. Foscue joined the Rangers as the 14th overall pick in the 2020 draft and debuted in the […]

Wyatt Langford Out Again Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (back) is not in the team's lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Langford previously missed Friday's game because of back stiffness. Manager Bruce Bochy said at the time that Langford is considered day-to-day. The Rangers will once again replace him in left field with Sam Haggerty, who will hit […]

Jordan Westburg Exits Early with Hand Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (hand) exited the team's game against the New York Yankees on Saturday with left-hand discomfort, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. Westburg started the game batting second as the Orioles' designated hitter. He drew a walk in his lone plate appearance and was later replaced by Coby Mayo. Westburg has […]

Chris Sale Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves have placed ace Chris Sale (rib cage) on the 15-day injured list with a fractured left rib cage, retroactive to June 19, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game reports. Atlanta recalled left-hander Austin Cox from Triple-A Gwinnett to take Sale's roster spot. Sale suffered the injury in the ninth inning on a […]

Aaron Judge Homers in Three-Hit Game

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge provided one of the club's few highlights in a 5-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Judge took Orioles right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano deep for his 27th home run, a third-inning solo blast. He also singled twice, drew a walk, and struck out in a 3-for-4 night. It was […]

Luke Weaver Takes Loss in Return from Injured List

New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver (1-2) suffered his second loss of the season in a 5-3 decision against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Returning after missing three weeks with a hamstring injury, Weaver entered a 3-3 game in the top of the eighth inning. The right-hander gave up a leadoff home run to Orioles […]