Carlos Gonzalez Sitting on Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is out of the lineup on Friday with a hamstring injury. He is being replaced by Gerardo Parra, who is waiting to hear back on his appeal of a four-game suspension. It's unknown how long Gonzalez will be out of the lineup or if this will be a long-term injury.... Read More

Nolan Arenado Returns from Suspension on Friday

Following a five-game suspension for charging the mound against Padres pitcher Luis Perdomo, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is back in the lineup on Friday. He's batting third against Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks. Arenado has been solid to start the year, hitting .288 with a home run and six RBI. Arenado is arguably the... Read More

Max Kepler Starting in Center Against Rays

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler had to leave the team's game on Wednesday with a knee injury but is apparently fine, as he is starting in center on Friday against the Rays. Kepler will bat seventh against right-hander Chris Archer. Kepler has been solid to start the year for the Twins, hitting .268 with three... Read More

Jurickson Profar Starting at Shortstop on Friday

Texas Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar is returning to the lineup on Friday after missing two games with a concussion. He is playing shortstop and batting second against Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez. Profar has been underwhelming to start the year, hitting just .222 with two RBI and a stolen base. However, he should start on most... Read More

Eric Lauer Could Start for Padres on Thursday

With the San Diego Padres sending starting pitcher Luis Perdomo to Triple-A, the team is in need of a starter for their Thursday game against the Rockies. According to MLB.com's AJ Cassavell, that starter could be prospect Eric Lauer. Lauer is considered one of the best pitching prospects in San Diego's farm system and has proved... Read More

Ryan Braun Returning to Lineup on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is returning to the lineup on Friday after sitting out with a calf injury. While Braun hasn't started since Tuesday, he did come off the bench to hit a three-run home run on Thursday. He'll bat third on Friday against Marlins pitcher Trevor Richards and should be inserted in all... Read More

Matt Harvey Not Guaranteed to Remain in Rotation

After New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey allowed six runs and eight hits over six innings in a loss to the Braves, manager Mickey Callaway stated that he is uncertain whether Harvey would make his next start. The pitcher formerly known as the Dark Knight has been abysmal all season, pitching to an 0-2... Read More

Ryan Zimmerman Hits Two Home Runs on Wednesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman had a night to remember on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored. Even with the massive output on Wednesday, Zimmerman is hitting just .161 on the season. He does, however, now have three home runs and 10 RBI on the year. Zimmerman... Read More

Blake Treinen Blows Second Save of Season on Wednesday

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen allowed Tyler Saladino to score on a Tim Anderson single in the bottom of the ninth inning, blowing his second save of the season. Despite blowing the save, Treinen still has an impressive 0.87 ERA over six games. For now, Treinen is safe as Oakland's closer, however, a few more... Read More

Stephen Piscotty Stays Hot on Wednesday Against White Sox

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty extended his hitting streak to eight games on Wednesday, going 2-for-6 with two runs scored. Piscotty has been on fire for the Athletics and is hitting .295 with one home run and 11 RBI. Piscotty hit eighth on Wednesday, but with his current hot streak, there is a chance he... Read More

Matt Olson Hits Walk-Off Single Against White Sox on Wednesday

With the game in the bottom of the 14th inning, Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson stepped to the plate and hit a walk-off single to give his team the victory. Olson had an overall solid game, going 4-for-6 with three RBI. The Athletics first baseman has been a mixed bag in 2018, hitting .239... Read More

Dave Roberts Not Planning on Removing Kenley Jansen from Closer's Role

Despite his early season struggles, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated on Wednesday that he does not plan on moving Kenley Jansen out of the closer role anytime soon. Jansen has been abysmal to start the season, earning just two saves while carrying an 8.10 ERA. However, Jansen has proven to be one of... Read More

Xander Bogaerts Runs on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) was reportedly running on the field prior to the team's game against the Angels. This comes one day after he took live batting practice. Bogaerts is attempting to return from an ankle injury that has sidelined him all but nine games of the 2018 season. In those nine games,... Read More

Steven Wright to Make Rehab Start on Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright has been sidelined all season with a knee injury. He'll reportedly take a big step in making his return to the mound by making a rehab start at Triple-A on Friday. Wright was limited to just five games in 2017, but in 2016 he was an All-Star, pitching... Read More

Manuel Margot Nearing a Return to Padres

San Diego Padres' outfielder Manuel Margot, who is currently on the disabled list with a rib injury, is reporting to extended spring training and could be activated by Sunday. Margot was placed on the disabled list just 11 games into the season. Prior to that, he hit .245 with one home run, three RBI and... Read More

Jeff Samardzija Could Return to Giants Rotation as Soon as Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija has missed the entire 2018 season thus far due to a pectoral injury. However, Samardzija could reportedly return to the Giants rotation on Friday against the Angels. The Shark is coming off a season in which he pitched to a 9-15 record with a 4.42 ERA and a... Read More

Alex Bregman Sitting on Wednesday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is getting the day off on Wednesday due to rest. Marwin Gonzalez will take his place at the hot corner. Bregman is hitting just .214 with one home run, four RBI and a stolen base in 2018. However, he is one of the best young hitters in the league... Read More

Whit Merrifield Hits First Home Run of 2018

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield went 1-for-3 on Wednesday with a home run, two RBI and two walks. The home run marked the first of the year for Merrifield. Many expected the Royals second baseman to break out in 2018, making his early-season slump somewhat disappointing. Coming into the game, he was hitting... Read More

Teoscar Hernandez has Massive Game for Blue Jays on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez had his best game of 2018 on Wednesday, going 4-for-6 with a home run, triple and four RBI in a 15-5 Toronto win. Hernandez is now hitting .421 with a home run and six RBI in 2018. However, he has hasn't gotten many opportunities, appearing in just three games.... Read More

Matt Koch Will Start for Diamondbacks on Friday

With Taijuan Walker going down due to season-ending Tommy John surgery, the Arizona Diamondbacks have called on Matt Koch to take his start in the rotation on Friday. Koch made two starts for the Diamondbacks in 2016, pitching to a 1-1 record with a 2.00 ERA and a 10/4 K/BB ratio. However, he hasn't made... Read More

Yankees Re-Sign Adam Lind to a Minor League Deal

The New York Yankees have re-signed first baseman Adam Lind to a minor league deal. New York had released Lind in the middle of March but have now brought him back, possibly due to the struggles of Tyler Austin and Neil Walker. Lind has yet to debut in 2018 but is coming off a 2017... Read More

Taijuan Walker to Undergo Tommy John Surgery

It was reported that Arizona Diamondbacks starter Taijuan Walker (elbow) suffered a UCL injury on Tuesday and now it is confirmed that he will undergo Tommy John surgery. Walker is now out for all of the 2018 season and potentially a large portion of 2019. He had pitched to a a 3.46 ERA with a 9/5... Read More

Andrew Benintendi Getting the Night off Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Angels due to rest. J.D. Martinez is taking his place in left field while Hanley Ramirez will move to designated hitter. Benintendi has yet to hit a home run in 2018, but he is hitting .255 with 10 RBI... Read More

Max Muncy Starting at Third Base for Dodgers on Wednesday

After being called up on Tuesday, Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will make his first start of 2018 at third base for the Dodgers on Wednesday. He is batting eighth. Muncy has struggled during his time in the majors, hitting just .199 with five home runs and 17 RBI over 97 games. However, he was... Read More

Mike Zunino Could Join Mariners on Friday

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino (oblique) is expected to appear in a rehab game with Class-A Modesto on Wednesday and has a chance of returning to the MLB club on Friday. Zunino suffered an oblique injury prior to the season and has yet to make his 2018 debut. Zunino has been shaky during his time in... Read More

Ben Gamel Expected to Rejoin Mariners on Wednesday

After suffering a strained right oblique prior to the season, it appears as if Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel is finally ready to join the team. With Ichiro Suzuki currently playing right field in Seattle, a Gamel return would likely see him regain the starting role with Suzuki shifting to the bench. Last season, Gamel... Read More

Chris Devenski Earns Second Save of 2018 in Win over Mariners

With the Houston Astros up three runs heading into the bottom of the ninth inning on Tuesday, manager A.J. Hinch entered reliever Chris Devenski. Devenski then proceeded to strike out Dee Gordon before inducing a double play from Robinson Cano to earn his second save of the season. The Astros reliever has been on fire... Read More

Reds Acquire Zach Neal and Idanbel Isabel in Trade with Dodgers

The Cincinnati Reds have acquired relief pitcher Zach Neal and first baseman Idanbel Isabel in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Neal has three years of major league experience, appearing in 31 games and pitching to a 4.94 ERA. There's a chance he gets an opportunity in the Reds bullpen, but as nothing more... Read More

Dodgers Acquire Ariel Hernandez in Trade with Cincinnati

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired relief pitcher Ariel Hernandez from the Cincinnati Reds for relief pitcher Zach Neal and first baseman Idanbel Isabel. Hernandez has struggled during his time in the major leagues, appearing in 19 games and pitching to a 5.18 ERA. However, he does have a K/9 of 10.7 and could be... Read More

Justin Turner Still Not Swinging a Bat

After fracturing his wrist prior to the season, Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was placed on the disabled list and has yet to make his 2018 debut. On Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts admitted that Turner is still unable to swing a baseball bat. Turner is still a ways away from making his return... Read More