DJ LeMahieu Sitting Again on Sunday

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu is sitting for the second straight game on Sunday with a hamstring injury. There's no word on how long he'll be sidelined. Pat Valaika will start at second on Sunday, batting seventh. LeMahieu has been on the tear to start the season, hitting .290 with five home runs, 12 […]

Jason Kipnis Gets Day Off on Sunday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis is not in the lineup on Sunday due to a routine day of rest. Eric Gonzalez is taking his place and batting eighth. Kipnis is batting just .175 with six RBI and isn't a player you must have in your lineup. However, he is just two seasons removed from […]

Justin Bour Out of Marlins Lineup on Sunday

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour is out of the lineup for the second straight game on Sunday as he deals with back spasms. There's no word on how much longer he'll be out, but the fact he has yet to be placed on the disabled list is a good sign. J.T. Realmuto is taking […]

J.P. Crawford Placed on Disabled List

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford was placed on the disabled list with a forearm strain. It's unclear exactly how long this injury will keep him out, but after suffering the strain on Saturday and then immediately being placed on the DL on Sunday, it could be serious. Crawford was batting just .190 with two home […]

Mets Not Comitted to Keeping Steven Matz in the Rotation

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway stated that he isn't committing to another start for starting pitcher Steven Matz. This comes just a few days after Matt Harvey was demoted from the rotation to the bullpen. On paper, Matz's stats doesn't look terrible with a 1-1 record and a 4.42 ERA and 23/8 K/BB ratio. […]

Miguel Cabrera Not in Lineup for Tigers Second Game of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is sitting in Game 2 of the team's doubleheader. He shined for Detroit in Game 1 with three doubles. Niko Goodrum will take his place at first and bat cleanup. The future Hall of Famer is batting .300 with two home runs and 14 RBI so far this season. […]

Gregory Polanco Sitting in Game 2 of Doubleheader

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco is out of the lineup for the team's second game of their Wednesday doubleheader due to rest. He's replaced by Jose Osuna, who is batting sixth. Polanco has a weak .216 average on the season, but he does have five home runs and 15 RBI and should be in […]

Tim Beckham Could be Out until July

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham was placed on the disabled list Wednesday with a groin injury. The injury appears to be much more serious than originally expected and could keep Beckham out for two months, with a DL stint into July being a possibility. Beckham will undergo core surgery. The Orioles third baseman was […]

Jonathan Lucroy Sitting on Wednesday

Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy is sitting on Tuesday due to rest. He's replaced by Bruce Maxwell, who will be behind the plate and batting eighth. Lucroy is hitting .254 with five RBI to start the season. Lucroy's play has fallen off a bit since his All-Star season in 2016. However, he's a starting catcher […]

Braves Call Up Top Prospect Ronald Acuna

The Atlanta Braves have reportedly recalled top prospect Ronald Acuna from Triple-A. Acuna is arguably the best prospect in all of baseball and a player the Braves refused to trade all offseason. Over five minor league seasons, Acuna hit .304 with 30 home runs, 121 RBI and 78 stolen bases. Acuna is a five-tool player […]

Dan Straily Could Be Returning to Marlins Soon

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily (forearm) pitched 5 1/3 innings with three earned runs and six strikeouts in a win for Double-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Following the game, Marlins beat reporter Joe Frisaro noted that it's likely Straily's next start comes at the major league level. Straily has been dealing with forearm inflammation and has […]

Tigers-Pirates Postponed on Tuesday

Tuesday's matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed due to rain. The two teams will make it up in a traditional doubleheader on Wednesday, with the first pitch expected at 4:05 pm. The two starting pitchers from Tuesday's game, Chad Kuhl for the Pirates and Jordan Zimmermann for the Tigers, will […]

J.T. Riddle Struggles in Rehab Debut

Miami Marlins shortstop J.T. Riddle (shoulder) struggled in his rehab debut on Tuesday, going 0-3 with a strikeout. He was able to play five innings in the field, however. Riddle is returning from August shoulder surgery and will likely have a lengthy rehab assignment ahead of him. When he does return, it's unclear exactly what his […]

Tim Lincecum Throws to Hitters on Tuesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tim Lincecum (blister) threw to live batters on Tuesday and could be ready to join the team's bullpen at the end of May. Lincecum was placed on the disabled list in late March with a blister and has yet to make his 2018 debut. Lincecum was out of the league in 2017 […]

Christian Villanueva Out Until Friday with Hamstring Injury

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (hamstring), who is sitting on Tuesday, will also miss the team's game on Wednesday before returning to the lineup on Friday. Villanueva has been battling a nagging hamstring injury, but with his return imminent, it appears he's almost over the injury. Cory Spangenberg should start at third on Wednesday. […]

Victor Martinez Sitting on Tuesday

With the Detroit Tigers playing in a National League park on Tuesday, designated hitter Victor Martinez is not in the lineup. It's likely that Martinez is limited to pinch-hitting duties until Friday when the Tigers play another American League team in the Orioles. Martinez has been decent to start the year, hitting .258 with home […]

Jack Flaherty Set to Start for Cardinals on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Jack Flaherty is in line to get the start on Saturday against the Pirates. While the move isn't yet official, he was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday with all signs pointing to him getting the start with the major league club over the weekend. Flaherty shined in his […]

Matt Strahm Scheduled to Make Back-to-Back Rehab Appearances Next Week

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Matt Strahm (knee) is scheduled to make back-to-back rehab appearances next week with the hope being that he could return to the major league bullpen shortly. Strahm has missed all season after coming back from a torn patellar tendon. Currently the Padres plan to use Strahm in a relief role, however, […]

Jonathan Schoop Able To Do a Bit of Everything on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop (oblique) was able to hit off of a tee, take ground balls and throw prior to the team's scheduled game on Tuesday. Schoop is dealing with an oblique strain that has sidelined him since April 14. Prior to going down with his injury, Schoop was hitting .230 with one home […]

Zach Britton Throws Bullpen off of Regular Mound Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) threw a full bullpen session off a regular mound prior to the team's scheduled game with the Rays. Britton is working his way back from an Achilles injury and is still not expected back until late May at the earliest. However, Britton is clearly ramping up his workouts and perhaps […]

Tim Beckham Undergoes MRI for Groin Injury on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham underwent an MRI on Tuesday for a nagging groin injury. Beckham injured the groin in spring training before injuring it again on Monday against the Indians. While there has been no word on what Beckham's MRI revealed, there's a good chance he ends up on the disabled list. If […]

Joe Musgrove Scheduled to Make Simulated Start on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) is scheduled to make a simulated start on Wednesday. The hope is that if he doesn't have a setback, he could head out on his rehab assignment soon. Musgrove has missed all of the 2018 season with a shoulder injury. Acquired from the Astros in the Gerrit Cole deal, […]

Orlando Arcia Sitting with Stomach Bug Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is sitting out of Tuesday's game with a stomach bug. Originally it was thought that Arcia was still dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him out of the past few games. It turns out that his injury is much more minor and Arcia should […]

Miguel Gonzalez Not Ready to Return From DL When First Eligible

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) says he doesn't expect to return from the disabled list when first eligible. Gonzalez is suffering from shoulder inflammation and felt it tense up during his last start. Gonzalez was eligible to return next Tuesday during the White Sox's game against the Cardinals. Gonzalez has been atrocious in […]

Tommy Pham Returns to Lineup on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham has returned to the lineup after missing a few games with a groin injury. He's starting in center and batting second as the Cardinals take on the Mets and starter Zack Wheeler on Tuesday. Pham was hitting .318 with two home runs, five RBI and five stolen bases prior […]

J.P. Crawford Sitting on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford is sitting due to rest on Tuesday and is not in the lineup. He's being replaced by veteran Pedro Florimon at short. Manager Gabe Kapler decided to sit most of his lefties Tuesday as they face Diamondbacks southpaw Robbie Ray. Crawford is hitting .185 with two home runs, six RBI […]

Odubel Herrera Absent from Phillies Lineup on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera is getting the day off on Tuesday as manager Gabe Kapler looks to fill his lineup with righties against left-handed Robbie Ray. Herrera is being replaced in center by Aaron Altherr, who will bat fifth. Herrera has been solid to start the year with a monstrous .329 batting average […]

Orlando Arcia Sitting with Ankle Injury on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is sitting on Tuesday with an ankle injury. Eric Sogard is taking his place at short and batting ninth against the Royals. There's no word on how serious the injury is, however, he suffered the sprain on Friday and hasn't been able to play since. Arcia is hitting just .217 […]

J.T. Riddle to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Miami Marlins shortstop J.T. Riddle is beginning his rehab assignment in High-A Jupiter on Tuesday. Riddle has been on the DL all season and essentially all offseason from August shoulder surgery. He'll take all the reps he can during his assignment. Riddle appeared in 70 games as a rookie last season, hitting .250 with three […]

Hunter Pence Takes Batting Practice on Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence was able to take batting practice Monday, just a few days after he was placed on the disabled list with a sprained thumb. While getting in BP is a good sign, there's no timetable for exactly how long Pence will be out. Prior to the injury, Pence was hitting […]