Dodgers Talking With Red Sox For De Aza

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the middle of talks with the Boston Red Sox to possibly land Alejandro De Aza, according to Fox Sports. It would be a huge pickup for the Dodgers as they hold a 2 1/2 game lead over the San Francisco Giants for first place in the NL East. De... Read More

Kipnis (Shoulder) To Be Activated Tuesday Or Wednesday

Jason Kipnis will likely be activated from the DL on Tuesday or Wednesday, according to MLB.com. The Cleveland Indians All-Star second baseman has missed two weeks with a sore right shoulder. He’s been throwing for the past few days with no issues, which means it’s a matter of days before he’s back with the Tribe.... Read More

Wieters (Hamstring) Expected Back Tuesday For Orioles

Matt Wieters is expected to be back in the lineup for the Baltimore Orioles after a week out of action because of a hamstring issue, according to MASNsports.com. The 29-year-old catcher left last Tuesday’s game with a right hamstring strain. He hasn’t played since but was able to run the bases on Monday without any... Read More

Pedroia (Hamstring) Takes Batting Practice For First Time Since Injury

Dustin Pedroia is making progress from a hamstring injury as the Boston Red Sox second baseman took batting practice for the first time since late July, according to The Boston Globe. The hamstring has hindered Pedroia’s second half of the season while the Red Sox continue to dip in the standings. The 32-year-old infielder has... Read More

Blue Jays Option Drew Hutchinson To Triple-A For Next 10 Days

The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned Drew Hutchinson to Triple-A Buffalo and will be calling up Matt Hague, according to Sportsnet. The move to send the starting pitcher down to the minors is because the club will roll with a four-man rotation since they have two days off over the next 10 days. Hutchinson won’t likely... Read More

Avisail Garcia Delivers Walk-Off Hit For White Sox Sweep Over Angels

The Chicago White Sox won a thriller in extra innings over the Anaheim Angels on Wednesday when Avisail Garcia delivered a walk-off hit in the 13th inning. Garcia finished 1-for-4 with two walks on the night, but his one hit was the difference as he laced a pitch from Cesar Ramos into the left-center gap.... Read More

Rays Will Activate Jennings (Knee) Friday

The Tampa Bay Rays will activate Desmond Jennings from the 60-day DL on Friday, according to The Tampa Bay Times. Jennings has been dealing with a knee injury that has forced him out of action with the exception of 18 games all season. The outfielder will add speed and depth to a Rays team that... Read More

Marte Leaves Pirates Game With Hand Injury

Starling Marte left Wednesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals with discomfort in his hand. Marte has been dealing with the same issue for a few weeks now, and apparently it was enough for the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder to leave the game. The Pirates will further evaluate the 26-year-old star before a possible DL stint.... Read More

Montero Slams Walk-Off Homer For Cubs 6th Straight Win

Miguel Montero delivered a walk-off home run in the 10th inning on Wednesday for another Chicago Cubs victory. Montero went 1-for-3 with a walk but the one blast that mattered was the solo homer in extras to help the Cubs defeat the Milwaukee Brewers and stay as the hottest team in MLB with their sixth... Read More

Kershaw Hurls 8 Shutout Innings In Dodgers Victory

Clayton Kershaw was dominant on Wednesday when he pitched eight scoreless innings for the 3-0 victory over the Washington Nationals. Kershaw (10-6) struck out eight on three hits and zero walks for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The lefty lowered his ERA to 2.39 and his WHIP to 0.92 and now owns a 205/30 K/BB ratio... Read More

Desmond Jennings Playing Two More Rehab Games Before Return

Desmond Jennings will play two more rehab games with the High-A Charlotte Stone Crabs before he returns to the Tampa Bay Rays. Jennings, 28, has been on the DL since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in early June. The outfielder has only competed in 18 games this season in Tampa. The Rays have won five in a... Read More

Utley Clears Waivers, Free To Be Traded

Chase Utley has cleared revocable trade waivers, which means he could be traded to any MLB team. The Philadelphia Phillies veteran second baseman does have a no-trade clause in his contract. So ultimately, Utley decides his own fate. The Giants, Cubs, Angels and Yankees are among the teams that may be interested in the 36-year-old.... Read More

Kyle Lohse Placed On Revocable Trade Waiver: Royals Could Land The SP

The Milwaukee Brewers placed Kyle Lohse on the revocable trade waiver, according to MLBdailydish.com. If Lohse goes through waivers unclaimed, the starting pitcher could be traded to any team in MLB. The Kansas City Royals are potential favorites to land Lohse as they try to make another run at the World Series. After this season, Lohse... Read More

Kemp Placed On Revocable Trade Waiver: Will Padres Trade OF?

Matt Kemp has been placed on the revocable trade waiver, according to MLBdailydish.com. If Kemp goes through waivers unclaimed, the San Diego Padres could trade the outfielder to any team. Teams would have to acquire the 30-year-old before Aug. 31 because he would be ineligible to play in the postseason if traded after said date.... Read More

Red Sox Place Castillo, Ramirez, Four Others On Revocable Trade Waiver

The Boston Red Sox have placed six players on the revocable trade waiver, which included Rusney Castillo and Hanley Ramirez. The six players placed on the revocable trade waiver were Castillo, Ramirez, Jackie Bradley Jr., Brock Holt, Craig Breslow and Justin Masterson. None of the players have cleared waivers yet despite being placed on the... Read More

Phillies Placed Utley On Trade Waivers: Giants Could Land The 2B

The Philadelphia Phillies placed Chase Utley on the revocable trade waivers on Saturday, according to Fox Sports, which means the second baseman could be on his way out of Philly. If Utley goes through waivers unclaimed, the Phillies could trade the 36-year-old veteran to any team. The question is what team would want the former... Read More

Shields Clears Revocable Trade Waivers: Yankees Or Cubs Trading For Padres SP?

James Shields has cleared revocable trade waivers, which means the San Diego Padres could trade the starting pitcher to any team. The Padres didn’t trade away any of their star players at the non-waiver trade deadline but they’re looking to explore options for their top pitcher, who they signed to a four-year $75 million deal during... Read More

Fielder Leads Rangers In Extra Inning Beatdown

Prince Fielder led the burst of runs in extra innings for the Texas Rangers to defeat the Seattle Mariners on Saturday by the final of 11-3. Fielder went 2-for-6 with three RBI but it was his two-run homer that put the final nail in the coffin in the 11th inning of what was a 3-3... Read More

Addison Russell Delivers: Castro Remains Benched

The Chicago Cubs barely held onto an 8-6 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. They had thank Addison Russell for his great day at the plate. Russell went 3-for-4 with an RBI as he tries to prove to manager Joe Madden that he can be the everyday shortstop of the Cubbies. Starlin Castro... Read More

Strasburg Fans 12 In Return From DL

Stephen Strasburg returned from the DL in grand fashion when he struck out 12 batters en route to a 6-1 victory for the Washington Nationals on Saturday. An oblique injury has kept Strasburg out off the mound for over a month. The right-hander showcased the Strasburg of old against the Colorado Rockies when he went... Read More

Orioles Demote Travis Snider, Call Up Junior Lake

The Baltimore Orioles designated Travis Snider for assignment and called up outfielder Junior Lake, according to The Baltimore Sun. Snider simply wasn’t producing in first season with the Orioles. The 27-year-old outfielder had a .237/.318/.341 batting line with three homers over 69 games this season. With a $2.1 million salary, he’ll likely pass through waivers. The... Read More

Carlos Gonzalez Smashes Grand Slam For 5-4 Rockies Victory

Carlos Gonzalez grand slammed the Colorado Rockies into a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Down 4-1 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Gonzalez came up with the bases loaded. The 29-year-old outfielder delivered a grand slam off of Drew Storen to take the lead. Tommy Kahnle came in and struck out... Read More

David Wright (Back) Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

David Wright is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Monday, according to New York Mets manager Terry Collins, reports ESPN New York. Wright has been out since mid-April. The Mets captain and third baseman will finally progress toward returning this season after being diagnosed with spinal stenosis. The 32-year-old is likely still a few weeks away at... Read More

Rangers Acquire Napoli In Deal With Red Sox

The Texas Rangers have acquired Mike Napoli from the Boston Red Sox, according to WEEI.com. The deal has yet to be confirmed by the Red Sox. Napoli is a free agent at the end of the season, and the Red Sox seem unlikely to re-sign him. He’s struggled this year, hitting .207/.307/.386 with 13 homers and 40... Read More

Garza Pitches 7-Inning, One-Run, Two-Hit Gem

Matt Garza pitched a two-hitter through seven innings, en route to a 10-1 victory on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. Garza, 31, struck out five while walking two and allowing one run. The Milwaukee Brewers spotted him with a 7-0 lead after four innings, but the right-hander controlled the Padres offense. The only run... Read More

Cuddyer May Return On Saturday

Michael Cuddyer might return from the DL on Saturday, according to The St. Lucie News. The New York Mets outfielder is looking to return from a bone bruise below his left kneecap. The 36-year-old was scheduled to play in a Gulf Coast League game on Thursday, and then a Florida State League game on Friday, but since... Read More

Utley Activated Friday, Starting At 2B

Chase Utley will be activated from the DL on Friday, according to the Philadelphia Phillies Twitter account. Utley, 36, hasn’t played since June 22nd because of an ankle injury. During his rehab stint, the second baseman went 6-for-11 with a double and two walks over three minor league games between Double-A and Triple-A. Tomorrow Chase... Read More

Cabrera (Calf) Likely Back Before Aug. 19

Miguel Cabrera is likely to be activated before Aug. 19, according to what Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus told MLive Media. #Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said it "wouldn't shock me" if Miguel Cabrera rejoined team by the end of the next road trip, which is Aug. 19. — James Schmehl (@jamesschmehl) August 6, 2015 Despite... Read More

Brewers Demote Kyle Loshe To Bullpen, Tyler Cravy To Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Lohse has been demoted to the bullpen. Loshe, 36, has had a terrible season. The right-hander is 5-13 with a 6.31 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 124 innings in 22 starts this season for the last-place Brewers. It’s the final season of his three-year, $33 million deal but he won’t... Read More

Cashman Says Pineda (Forearm) Won't Return In Augst

New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman has ruled out Michael Pineda returning in August. Pineda, 26, has been out since after his July 24 start with a flexor forearm muscle strain in his pitching arm. The starting pitcher is still a few days away from throwing but he will likely make a couple of... Read More