Chad Bettis Left Game With 'Hot Spot'

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis left Sunday's start with a "hot spot" on his right middle finger, according to the Rockies. This is not a blister, but it is an injury that gives him trouble gripping the ball. Bettis has had trouble with a hot spot earlier this season, and should be considered day-to-day... Read More

Pablo Sandoval Exits After Being Hit By Pitch On Elbow

San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval left Sunday's game after getting hit by a pitch on his right elbow. The injury is being called an elbow contusion and Sandoval is considered day-to-day. Sandoval was 1-for-1 with a single so far in the game. He should be able to return to the lineup soon.

Addison Russell Got Hand Stepped On, Will Get Re-Examined Tuesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (hand) got his left hand stepped on during a collision and will be re-examined Tuesday. Russell has been dealing with soreness off and on throughout the season in his left hand. The collision is now enough to let the team examine if anything is wrong. There should be an update... Read More

Gary Sanchez Recovering Well, Yankees Hope He Returns Around All-Star Break

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez has not started running but his recovery is going well. The Yankees are hoping to have him back around the All-Star break, which would be slightly sooner than his original prognosis. Austin Romine will continue to handle the catching duties until he returns.

Willson Contreras Picks Up Two Hits in Win Tuesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 2-for-4 with a walk, RBI and run scored in a 9-4 win against the Dodgers. Contreras got Monday off since he has been hit hard by a June swoon. His slash line for the month is at .269/.355/.343 and is not too far off of his season totals except... Read More

Ben Zobrist has Three Hits Out of Leadoff Spot Tuesday Night

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist went 3-for-6 with an RBI and two runs scored. Zobrist singled in Ian Happ with two outs in the sixth inning and gave the Cubs the lead. Zobrist was at second base Tuesday, which may happen much more with Kris Bryant on the disabled list as Javier Baez slid... Read More

Addison Russell Picks Up Three Hits Tuesday Night

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell went 3-for-5 with an RBI, two runs, and even a stolen base in the Cubs 9-4 win. Russell was in a 1-for-11 mini slump and it was nice to see him click on a night when the entire lineup was performing. While Russell started the season ice cold, his slash... Read More

Jon Lester Picks Up 10th Win Against Dodgers

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester threw five innings of two-run ball Tuesday against the Dodgers and improved his record to 10-2 on the season. Lester had gone four straight starts over 100 pitches, so it is not surprising to see him go just 82 pitches in five innings. Lester struck out four, walked just... Read More

Chris Taylor Will Need "Significant Improvement" to Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Chris Taylor (hamstring) will need to make "significant improvement" in order to start on Tuesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Monday marks the fourth straight game that Taylor will not start, and it sounds like the trend will continue. Taylor has pinch hit both Saturday and Sunday and it could be... Read More

Caleb Smith's MRI Reveals Grade 3 Lat Strain

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith's MRI revealed a Grade 3 lat strain. The Grade 3 strain is a severe strain and will often require surgery. After leaving Sunday's start with what was first thought to be a groin injury, Smith may now see his rookie campaign end early with a lat strain. For reference,... Read More

Clayton Kershaw Good To Go For Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen session Monday and manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw is ready to go for Thursday. Kershaw was not very sharp in his first start off the disabled list, as he only threw 55 pitches over three innings. It is good to see that Kershaw is still... Read More

Jose Altuve On Fire in Last Month

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has been on an absolute tear in the past calendar month. Altuve is 45-for-107 with 15 extra base-hits, 19 RBI and 27 runs scored in his past 28 games. That is good for a .421 batting average and a K:BB of 15:15. He's also tallied seven steals and five... Read More

Tyler Olson Will Continue Throwing On Flat Ground

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Tyler Olson (lat) will continue throwing on a flat-ground program. Olson has been on the disabled list since last week, but it does not sound like a serious injury. The fact that he not only is throwing on flat ground but that he is continuing the throwing program is good news... Read More

Jordan Lyles Gets Good News On MRI, Could Return in 10 Days

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (elbow) got good news from his MRI after getting confirmation that he was only experiencing inflammation in his elbow. Getting scratched with forearm or elbow inflammation and being immediately placed on the disabled list can be very scary for a pitcher, but as Lyles expected, inflammation was all... Read More

Miguel Rojas Will Have CT Scan On Hand Monday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (hand) will have a CT scan on his injured hand on Monday. Rojas missed both weekend games because of the injury. We should get better knowledge of the injury following the scan, a trip to the disabled list is very possible though. Rojas is slashing just .248/.311/.358 on the season.... Read More

Mitch Moreland Swats 11th Home Run Sunday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland hit his 11th home run Sunday in a 5-0 win. Moreland's blast was a two-run shot and his only hit of the day. After going through a recent slump, Moreland has gone 12-for-27 over his past seven games and has extra-base hits in four straight games. Moreland was... Read More

Chris Sale Strikes Out 13 Over Seven Shutout Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale threw seven dominant innings Sunday against the Mariners. Sale needed just 93 pitches to get through seven innings despite striking out 13. It was Sale's second straight start with double-digit strikeouts. 71 of Sale's 93 pitches went for strikes which included an absurd 26 swinging strikes. Sale had... Read More

Walker Buehler Throws Bullpen Session Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (rib) threw a bullpen session on Sunday, his first time since being placed on the disabled list with a micro fracture in his rib. There was no other news on Buehler's bullpen but that may be a good thing as that means nothing went wrong. There should be... Read More

Hanley Ramirez is Not Under Federal Investigation

Free Agent first baseman/designated hitter Hanley Ramirez is not under federal investigation in connections to a drug ring. Ramirez's friend dropped his name in an attempt to avoid arrest, but it seems to be unrelated to Ramirez. He also does not need to involve himself in a drug ring given his most recent contract with... Read More

Dane Dunning Will Undergo MRI on Elbow

Chicago White Sox prospect Dane Dunning (elbow) will undergo an MRI on his right elbow after experiencing soreness. Dunning was part of the Adam Eaton trade back in December of 2016. White Sox manager Rick Renteria said "I think everybody considered it a very moderate strain." Dunning was called up to Double-A in late April... Read More

Caleb Smith Left Sunday's Start With Left Shoulder Tightness

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith (shoulder) left Sunday's start against Colorado due to left shoulder tightness. When Smith first exited it was believed to be a groin injury, but unfortunately the injury was to his throwing shoulder. The severity is still unknown but an injury to a pitching shoulder is never good. In 15... Read More

Ronald Acuna Jr. Expected to Return Later in Week

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is not expected to return on Monday, but rather toward the end of this week. Brian Snitker, the Braves manager, said "I still think we need to make sure he's absolutely ready before we bring him back." Acuna is just 1-for-10 so far in his rehab assignment, but... Read More

Kyle Schwarber Swats Home Run No. 14 on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a walk, two strikeouts and a solo home run on Wednesday. Schwarber launched a solo shot to center field in the fourth inning off Ross Stripling for homer No. 14. Schwarber is now slashing .243/.369/.495 with 34 RBI and 33 runs. While the batting average does not... Read More

Shelby Miller Will Likely Return on Monday in Miami

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) will likely be making his return from Tommy John surgery Monday against the Marlins. Miller has been out since April of 2017 after making just four starts last season. He has a 4.65 ERA in four rehab starts but does hold an impressive 28:6 K:BB in 19 1/3 innings.... Read More

Ross Stripling Picks Up Quality Start Against Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling allowed three earned runs over six innings Wednesday against the Cubs. Stripling threw just 56 of his 84 pitches for strikes but struck out seven and walked none. Stripling now holds a K:BB of 85:11 for the season, and his K/BB ratio of 7.73 is good for second... Read More

Jon Lester Tosses Seven Shutout Innings Against Dodgers

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester threw seven shutout innings against the Dodgers Wednesday. Lester was a bit inefficient in this one as he threw a season-high 119 pitches while walking three and striking out just one. The Dodgers were hitting the ball hard all afternoon, but Lester got a lot of help from his... Read More

Kyle Farmer Optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher/infielder Kyle Farmer was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City after Wednesday's game. The Dodgers are off Thursday and this move points to the return of Chase Utley for Friday's game against the Mets. Farmer has no home runs, one run, and eight RBI to go with a weak .238/.310/.302 slash line.

Frankie Montas Throws 6 2/3 Innings of One-Run Ball Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas went 6 2/3 innings Wednesday, allowing just one earned run. Montas struck out six while allowing five hits and three free passes. Montas lowered his season ERA to 2.41 to go along with a 1.25 WHIP and 21 strikeouts in 33 2/3 innings. The A's let Montas go over... Read More

Joey Lucchesi Struggles in Return From Disabled List

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi lasted just 1 2/3 innings Wednesday, allowing four runs (all of which were earned) in his return from the disabled list. Lucchesi struck out three and walked two while throwing 30 of 51 pitches for strikes. Even after Wednesday's rusty start, Lucchesi holds a 3.86 ERA with a... Read More

Kevin McCarthy, Tim Hill Headline Possible Replacements for Kelvin Herrera

Kansas City Royals relief pitchers Kevin McCarthy and Tim Hill are the leading candidates to replace Kelvin Herrera's closer role, now that Herrera has been traded to Washington. McCarthy has thrown 30 1/3 innings this season with a 3.86 ERA and just 19 strikeouts. Hill has a less favorable 4.98 ERA and 23 strikeouts in... Read More