Marlins Select Connor Scott with Pick 13

The Miami Marlins have selected outfielder Connor Scott with pick No. 13 in the MLB amateur draft out of high school. Scott went to high school near Tampa and is a raw, long-term upside pick. Scott is said to have a line-drive swing that needs a few adjustments, along with development in his body, in... Read More

Travis Swaggerty Selected 10th Overall by Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected outfielder Travis Swaggerty 10th overall in the MLB amateur draft. Swaggerty does a little bit of everything and has drawn comparisons to the likes of Adam Eaton and Odubel Herrera. Swaggerty needs to cut down on his swing-and-miss percentage in order for him to reach his maximum potential. If he... Read More

Ronald AcunaHas Not Resumed Baseball Activities Yet

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna (knee) has not resumed baseball activities. Braves beat writer Dave O'Brien reported that Acuna has progressed but is still sore. Acuna will require a rehab assignment after he resumes baseball activities, which could come later this week. After watching the injury, Acuna seemed to catch a break by only being out... Read More

Carter Stewart Selected Eighth Overall by Braves

The Atlanta Braves have selected right-handed pitcher Carter Stewart with the eighth overall pick in the MLB amateur draft. Stewart, who is coming straight out of high school, stands 6-foot-6 and has a curveball that is bound to dazzle. Stewart's curveball has registered a spin rate over 3,000 rpm, which would've made it the highest... Read More

Ryan Weathers Selected by Padres With Seventh Pick

The San Diego Padres have selected Ryan Weathers with the seventh pick in the MLB amateur draft. Weathers, a left-handed pitcher, is coming straight out of high school and is the Gatorade National Player of the Year. It is the third straight year the Padres have selected a pitcher in the top 10. Weathers is... Read More

Jerred Kelenic Selected Sixth Overall by Mets

The New York Mets have selected outfielder Jerred Kelenic sixth overall in the MLB amateur draft out of high school. Kelenic is just 18 years old but is extremely athletic. He needs to add some muscle, which will come as he continues to develop, but he has the speed to play center field and the... Read More

Reds Select Jonathan India Fifth Overall

The Cincinnati Reds selected third baseman Jonathan India out of Florida with the fifth pick in the MLB amateur draft. India has drawn comparisons to Josh Donaldson and Alex Bregman due to his combination of athleticism and power. India is strong and possesses multi-positional versatility but will most likely settle in at third base in... Read More

Cameron Rupp Inks Minor League Deal With Twins

Minnesota Twins catcher Cameron Rupp will be reporting to Triple-A after signing a minor league deal with the organization. With Jason Castro out for the season, Rupp will likely only be in the minors for a short time. Rupp was previously with the Texas Rangers in the minor leagues and opted out of his deal... Read More

Alec Bohm Selected Third Overall by Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have selected Alec Bohm with the third overall pick in the MLB amateur draft out of Wichita State University. Bohm is either a third baseman or first baseman and has some of the best power in the draft. At 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, there are questions about whether he can play third... Read More

Joey Bart Selected Second Overall by Giants

The San Francisco Giants have selected catcher Joey Bart with the second overall pick in the MLB amateur draft out of Georgia Tech. Bart was in contention for the first overall pick and has the potential to be an elite fielder and hitter. Bart has an advanced body for his age and called pitches in... Read More

Mookie Betts Placed on Disabled List with Left Abdominal Strain

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts has been placed on the disabled list with a left abdominal strain retroactive to May 29. Betts is eligible to come off the DL Friday, June 8 so it will not be a full 10 days from here on out if he's ready to play when eligible. The Red... Read More

Andrew Benintendi Hitting .340 With Six Homers in May

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is on fire for the month of May, slashing .340/.400/.632 with six home runs. Benintendi also has seven doubles, three triples and 23 RBI in 26 games this month. It was a slow April for the youngster, but he is showing why he was once a top prospect that... Read More

Danny Espinosa Released By Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers minor league shortstop Danny Espinosa has been released. Espinosa was signed to a minor league deal May 6 as possible depth after Corey Seager went down with Tommy John surgery. Espinosa has now been released by two minor league teams this year, as he started out in the Blue Jays system. It... Read More

Zach Britton Strikes Out Side in Rehab Outing

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) struck out the side in his High-A rehab assignment. Britton threw 17 pitches (11 for strikes) and gave up just an infield single outside of the three strikeouts. Britton was sitting at 92-94 mph with his fastball and actually threw more pitches in the bullpen after his inning was... Read More

Andrew Triggs Starts Throwing Program Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (triceps) began a throwing program Wednesday, which was his first time throwing since going on the disabled list. Triggs has been on the DL since May 18 with nerve irritation related to a triceps strain. Triggs was feeling numbness in his fingers before landing on the DL and does... Read More

Khris Davis to Return From Disabled List Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis is set to return from the disabled list Thursday. Davis did base-running drills before Wednesday's game, which was the last hurdle for him before being cleared. Thursday will be the first day that he is eligible to return from the DL, which means the injury was not very serious. Davis... Read More

Red Sox Officially Release Hanley Ramirez

Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez has officially been released by the team and will be on waivers for 48 hours. The expectation is that no team will claim Ramirez off waivers because they want to stay away from the contract. This means that there will be at least two days until Ramirez is... Read More

Kenta Maeda Hits Disabled List With Hip/Groin Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a hip/groin strain that manager Dave Roberts called "benign." Roberts does not know how long Maeda will be out yet. The 30-year-old is enjoying a solid season with a 3.61 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 68 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings... Read More

Rhys Hoskins Will Likely Hit Disabled List With Fractured Jaw

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Rhys Hoskins will likely be placed on the disabled list after a CT scan revealed he has a fracture in his jaw. Hoskins initially suffered the injury after fouling a ball off of his mouth and the timetable is unclear at the moment. While Hoskins is out, Aaron Altherr and Nick Williams... Read More

Jeff Samardzija Has No Structural Damage

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) received an MRI showing no structural damage, but he is still expected to miss one turn in the rotation. Samardzija is all but officially on the disabled list, and the Giants are recalling pitching prospect Tyler Beede, but it is unclear who will start in place of... Read More

Albert Almora Jr. Doubles and Scores Twice in Win

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI. Almora has broken out this season on offense, and Sunday the power showed up as well. Almora hit his ninth and 10th doubles of the season and thrived in the leadoff spot. He has had a very inconsistent... Read More

Javier Baez Cranks Three-Run Homer in Win Sunday Night

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez went 2-for-5 on Sunday night with a three-run home run and a single. Baez cooled down for a stretch but is heating back up lately and is up to 13 HRs on the season with a massive 42 RBI. Baez is having a career year at the plate aside... Read More

Tyler Chatwood Does Not Make It Out of Third Inning Sunday

Chicago Cubs starter Tyler Chatwood lasted 2 2/3 innings Sunday versus the Giants with three earned runs. Chatwood walked five and struck out three in the outing and now sits at a 4.10 ERA and 1.76 WHIP with 44 strikeouts in 48 1/3 innings. Chatwood is fairly lucky to have even that ERA at this... Read More

Ian Happ Says Right Shoulder is Fine After Diving Play Saturday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Ian Happ says his shoulder is fine and would be able to play Monday. Happ made a diving play in Saturday's game and had a sore shoulder that forced him to be removed from Sunday's lineup. Happ is not in Monday's lineup but sounds OK to pinch hit if needed, especially... Read More

Albert Almora Jr. Hitting Ninth Monday in Pittsburgh

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. is hitting ninth Monday after hitting second Sunday night. Almora has been having a breakout season on offense, but his spot in the order has been extremely volatile. Out of the ninth hole, his value is extremely depleted due to fewer plate appearances, but if he continues to get... Read More

Addison Russell Sitting Monday, Tommy La Stella Batting Second

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is sitting on Monday for a normal day of rest. Tommy La Stella has been inserted into the lineup at second base, hitting second, with Javier Baez sliding over to shortstop. La Stella provides some value as a cheap DFS option at the top of the lineup. La Stella has... Read More

Chris Gimenez Starting Over Willson Contreras Monday

Chicago Cubs catcher Chris Gimenez is starting at catcher over Willson Contreras and is hitting seventh on Monday. The Cubs had a night game at home Sunday and now play a day game in Pittsburgh Monday, so this is just a normal rest day for Contreras. With the pitcher spot hitting right behind him at... Read More

Ian Happ was Scratched From Lineup Due to Sore Shoulder

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was originally in Sunday's lineup, but was taken out this morning when he revealed his shoulder was still sore after a diving play from Saturday's game. This injury seems to be minor and sounds like it will not cause a trip to the disabled list. Happ has been heating up... Read More

Mike Montgomery to Make First Start of the Season Monday versus Pirates

Chicago Cubs starter Mike Montgomery is making his first start of the season on Monday in Pittsburgh, filling in for the injured Yu Darvish. Montgomery has had a rough start to 2018, but as a starter in his Cubs career, Montgomery has a 3.94 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 93.2 innings. On one hand, the... Read More

Javier Baez Hitting Second Sunday Night

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez is hitting second on Sunday night against Giants lefty Ty Blach. Baez has been heating up recently and with the move into the two-hole he should have a great opportunity for both R and RBI. Baez is enjoying his best power hitting season so far, but has seen his... Read More