Corey Kluber Drops His ERA Below 2.00 in Tuesday's Win

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber threw seven innings in Tuesday's win, allowing one run on seven hits while striking out seven. Six of the hits Kluber allowed were singles, and he did not issue a walk. It's now been five straight starts of no walks for Kluber, who lowered his ERA to a sterling […]

Alex Reyes to Get a Second Opinion on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes (lat) will get a second opinion from Dr. Anthony Romeo on Wednesday. That should provide a better idea of a timetable for Reyes' return, although a second opinion sometimes means the first one wasn't good news. Reyes returned after 16 months from Tommy John surgery rehab just to […]

Brandon Guyer to be Activated on Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Brandon Guyer (neck) will be activated from the disabled list on Friday, according to manager Terry Francona. Guyer went on the DL back on May 23 with a strained neck but was hitting just .150/.244/.325 before that. He'll likely return to his platoon role but might see less playing time than before […]

Preston Guilmet Called Up From Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals called up relief pitcher Preston Guilmet from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. Guilmet has been almost untouchable in Triple-A so far this season, posting a 0.93 ERA, 0.48 WHIP, and 35:5 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 29 innings. He's no longer a prospect as a 30-year-old who was drafted in 2009, but he could […]

Mike Mayers Back to Triple-A Again

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mike Mayers was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. Mayers has made the trip between St. Louis and Memphis so many times already this season that he must be able to get from one place to the other with his eyes closed by now. He's served as essentially an extra […]

Steven Baron Designated for Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Steven Baron was designated for assignment on Tuesday. He spent some time on the Cardinals major league roster earlier this season, reaching base once in five at bats. He should pass through waivers unclaimed and will then report back to Triple-A Memphis, where he's hitting .149/.197/.179.

Greg Garcia Placed on Paternity Leave

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Greg Garcia was placed on the paternity leave list on Tuesday. He is expected back in time for the weekend series against the Reds in Cincinnati. Garcia has continued the role he's had for a while now as a versatile utility infielder for the Cardinals. He's hitting .254/.325/.388 so far this […]

Yadier Molina Activated from the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (groin) was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday. Molina missed a month after suffering a traumatic hematoma in his groin area. He'll return to his role as the starting catcher for the Cardinals, where he had posted a solid .272/.292/.456 line before going down.

Carlos Martinez Activated from DL, Starting Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) was activated from the disabled list and will make the start on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Martinez spent just over three weeks on the DL recovering from a strained lat muscle. Before getting hurt, he was pitching at an ace level, posting a 1.62 ERA and […]

Carson Wentz Looking More and More Likely to be Ready

According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, who is usually conservative with his injury estimates, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) is looking more and more likely to be ready for Week 1. Specifically, he said he is, "starting to believe that Carson Wentz is going to be ready for the opener." The Eagles have Super Bowl […]

Edwin Encarnacion Hits Two Home Runs on Sunday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion hit two home runs on Sunday, driving in four runs. Encarnacion went yard in the fifth and sixth innings, bringing his home run total to 16 on the season. He has 40 RBI to go with them, and an .834 OPS, all after a very slow start to the […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits a Grand Slam in Sunday's Win

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit a grand slam in the first inning of Sunday's victory. It was the second straight game with a home run for Ozuna, who may be at the start of his first real hot streak as a Cardinal. He's hitting .272/.323/.374 with just five home runs and 28 RBI […]

Michael Wacha Takes a No-Hitter Into the Ninth Inning on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha was excellent on Sunday, taking a no-hitter into the ninth inning. He ended up pitching eight innings, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out eight. Wacha had everything working on Sunday, showing an excellent changeup and hitting 97 mph with his fastball. Wacha moved his […]

Sidney Jones Expected to Serve as the Primary Slot Cornerback

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Sidney Jones is expected to play as the primary slot cornerback this season, according to a source. Ronald Darby and Jalen Mills will be the outside starters, with Jones playing inside. Jones barely played in his 2017 rookie season due to an Achilles injury, but he's reportedly been excellent at OTAs. […]

Yadier Molina Expected to Return on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (groin) is expected to rejoin the team on Tuesday. He expects to catch half of Saturday's game in Double-A Springfield then play again on Sunday. He'll return to catch Tuesday's game as starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) returns to make the start on the mound.

Tommy Pham Out of the Lineup for Friday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates. Harrison Bader is getting the start in center field. Pham had an excellent start to the season, but he's been struggling a lot lately. This is likely just a day off to try to get his head […]

Shane Bieber Sent Back Down to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was sent back down to Triple-A after his start on Thursday. The team had said all along that it would just be a spot start in order to give Trevor Bauer an extra day off between starts. Bieber was decent in his start, tossing 5 2/3 innings, allowing four […]

Bradley Zimmer Activated from the Disabled List

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (ribs) was activated from the disabled list on Friday. He missed just over three weeks due to bruised ribs. He rehabbed for four games in Double-A and Triple-A and hit .250 with two steals in four games. He should return to his starting role but may get a few more days […]

Marcell Ozuna Returns to the Lineup on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (finger) will make his return to the starting lineup on Friday. Ozuna missed a few games after jamming his finger on a dive back to a base. He was able to appear as a pinch hitter, so the injury was never anything major. He's back in left field and […]

Paul DeJong Hopes to Return in Early July

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (hand) hopes to return from the disabled list in early July. DeJong has been out since breaking his hand and having a plate and screws inserted surgically. Yairo Munoz has more or less taken over at shortstop while DeJong is out, but DeJong should have his spot back as […]

Carlos Martinez Feels "Really Good on the Mound"

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) said he felt "really good on the mound" in his Thursday rehab start with Double-A Springfield. He threw 63 pitches, allowing two solo home runs in four innings while striking out four without issuing a walk. He reportedly hit 99 mph on the radar gun. As long […]

Danny Salazar Shut Down Again

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) received a cortisone shot and will be shut down from throwing for five days to a week. Salazar has been out since Spring Training due to rotator cuff inflammation, and his recovery has been very slow. There's no timetable for his return, but it does not seem like he's […]

MLB Closers and Saves Report Week 10

The Mariners and Rays lit up the stove last week with the first major trade of the season, with the Rays sending Alex Colome and Denard Span to the Mariners. Colome had finally started to figure things out as the Rays closer, but he immediately moved into a setup role behind Mariners star closer Edwin […]

Carlos Martinez Expected to Return on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) is expected to return to the rotation on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. That is, of course, assuming he experiences no setbacks in the next few days, including Thursday's rehab start. Martinez was off to a strong start, tossing 50 innings and posting a 1.62 ERA before […]

Tyler O'Neill Sent Back Down to Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. O'Neill was on fire for a little while, hitting a home run in three straight games last week, but he'd been 2-for-19 with 13 strikeouts since then. He'll get consistent playing time in Memphis and work on making more contact. He's sure […]

Ben Taylor Optioned to Triple-A Columbus

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Ben Taylor was sent down to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. The move was made in order to make room for Thursday's starter, Shane Bieber. Taylor has appeared in six games at the big league level this season, tossing six innings while allowing four runs on six hits and a walk, but […]

Mike Mayers Back Up to the Cardinals Bullpen

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mike Mayers was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday and will join the bullpen once again. Mayers has bounced back and forth between St. Louis and Memphis several times already this season and will likely continue the pattern throughout the season. He's been solid in his big league chances so […]

Luke Voit Called Up by the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals called up first baseman Luke Voit from Triple-A Memphis. Voit wasn't doing great at Triple-A, slashing just .237/.348/.339, but he'll join the big club and work as a bat off the bench. He'll take the roster spot of outfielder Tyler O'Neill, who was sent down on Thursday.

Austin Gomber Called Up to Join the Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber was called up from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. He spent a week with the Cardinals earlier this season, but never appeared in a game. It's unclear how he'll be used this time around, but with Alex Reyes (lat) landing back on the disabled list, it's possible Gomber will […]

Marcell Ozuna Remains Out of the Lineup on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (finger) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game. Ozuna did not start Wednesday's game due to a jammed finger, but he was able to pinch hit and drew a walk. He should be back in there for the weekend matchups. Harrison Bader is starting in left field […]