Luis Rengifo Lands On Injured List Saturday, Ending Season

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Luis Rengifo (hamstring) will land on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, thereby ending his 2020 campaign. After an off-season in which he was nearly dealt, Rengifo struggled mightily at the dish to the tune of a .156/.269/.200 slash line with two extra-base hits across 33... Read More

Griffin Canning Sees Year Preemptively End, Won’t Start Sunday

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning (rest) will not start Sunday’s season finale versus the Dodgers as the team is backing off his workload. Canning had arm concerns back in March, but ultimately was able to rehab without needing to undergo surgery. In 11 regular-season starts, Canning compiled a 3.99 ERA. The Angels did... Read More

Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout and third baseman Anthony Rendon are both absent from Saturday’s starting nine against the Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin due to rest days. Manager Joe Maddon stated that he wants to get younger players a look over the final two games of the year, which indicates that Trout and... Read More

Dylan Bundy Scratched Saturday, Julio Teheran Will Start

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Dylan Bundy (finger) has been scratched from his start against the Dodgers, with Julio Teheran tabbed in his place. Bundy’s breakout 2020 year has come to an early end due to a cut on his finger that manager Joe Maddon did not want to force the righty to pitch through.... Read More

Chris Davis Will Return To Orioles In 2021

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is under contract through the 2022 season at a substantial price tag, but his -7 OPS+ from this year has left many clamoring for the Orioles to move on from his contract. General manager Mike Elias reiterated Saturday that Davis would be a part of the club heading into... Read More

Marcus Semien Absent From Lineup In Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien will get the contest off for Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader versus Seattle and right-hander Justin Dunn. Nate Orf will take over at shortstop in his place, with Semien being rested ahead of Tuesday’s Wild Card series. Semien has slumped over his past seven games, having gone without a home... Read More

Tommy La Stella Returns To Lineup For Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Oakland Athletics second/third baseman Tommy La Stella (head) has been given the green light to return to the field for the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader versus the Mariners and right-hander Justin Dunn. La Stella was removed from Game 1 after being hit in the head by an errant throw following a triple. La Stella... Read More

Chris Taylor Plays Way Into Larger Role For Playoffs

Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Chris Taylor has compiled a career-high .867 OPS through his first 54 games this season, production that manager Dave Roberts revealed Saturday could make Taylor an everyday player for the playoffs. With Corey Seager back at shortstop full-time, second base and the outfield would figure to be the two spots where... Read More

Sam Coonrod Lands On Injured List To End 2020 Season

San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Sam Coonrod (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday's contest versus the Padres due to a strained right shoulder. The move ends Coonrod’s 2020 campaign on a rough note after he allowed a walk-off home run Friday that would have nearly sealed a playoff spot for... Read More

Archie Bradley Enters Postseason A Full Go After Soreness

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Archie Bradley (soreness) has made just six appearances since being acquired at the Trade Deadline due to general soreness. Manager David Bell confirmed that Bradley, who has pitched once since Sept. 16, will face no restrictions moving forward, and that he was available late during Friday’s game. Having posted a .52... Read More

Andres Gimenez Lands On Injured List To Conclude Year

New York Mets infielder Andres Gimenez (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list following his departure from Game 1 of the club’s doubleheader Saturday versus Washington due to a tight right oblique. The roster move ends Gimenez’s rookie season, in which he took over full-time shortstop duties for an extended stretch due to his... Read More

Freddy Peralta Rejoins Roster From Paternity List Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta was activated from the paternity list prior to Saturday’s contest against the Cardinals. Peralta has excelled out of relief this season, posting 14.5 K/9 and a 3.29 ERA with one home run allowed in 27 ⅓ IP. With Milwaukee’s backs up against the wall as it pertains to playoff... Read More

Lance McCullers Jr. Faces 4-5 Innings Limit Saturday

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will face a cap of four-to-five frames Saturday versus Texas. Manager Dusty Baker revealed that the club plans to utilize McCullers for Game 3 of the Wild Card series if necessary, but they didn’t want to skip his start Saturday in order to do so. Even with the... Read More

Kris Bryant Rejoins Lineup Saturday, Bats Fifth

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is back in the lineup Saturday against the White Sox and right-hander Dane Dunning. Bryant has been battling myriad injuries as of late, with manager David Ross attempting to get his slugger’s bat right ahead of the postseason. But even as Bryant bats fifth Saturday, he holds very little... Read More

Tommy La Stella Exits Saturday’s Game With Head Ailment

Oakland Athletics second/third baseman Tommy La Stella (head) departed Saturday’s contest versus Seattle early after he was hit in the head by a throw. La Stella had socked his second triple of the year in the sixth, but was replaced by Tony Kemp after the throw to nab him at third drilled him in the... Read More

Sonny Gray Starts Season Finale Sunday, Set For Playoffs Game 3

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray will be tabbed to start the club’s final game of the 2020 regular season versus Minnesota, with Trevor Bauer being saved for Game 1 of the Wild Card series. Being moved up also means that Gray would start a potential Game 3 in that series. Through his first seven... Read More

Chris Paddack Makes Wild Card Series Roster, Role Undecided

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack is heading to the postseason alongside his club, although what his role will be remains undecided. The club currently pegs Dinelson Lamet and Mike Clevinger to start Games 1 and 2 of the Wild Card series, respectively, although both are dealing with arm injuries that may force Paddack... Read More

Andrew Triggs Rejoins Roster, Activated Off Injured List Saturday

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Andrew Triggs (arm) was activated off of the injured list prior to Saturday’s contest versus Atlanta. Triggs has made four appearances (two starts) for Boston this season and allowed seven runs in 7 ⅓ IP with seven K’s. He is one of a handful of arms that was sidelined due... Read More

Wil Myers Absent From Saturday’s Starting Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (quad) is not among the club’s starting nine Saturday versus San Francisco and right-hander Johnny Cueto. Myers exited Friday’s game due to quad tightness, paving the way for both Tommy Pham and Jurickson Profar to hold down outfield spots. Myers has had a career year in 2020, delivering a... Read More

Baltimore Anticipates Trey Mancini Could Return For 2021

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias stated Saturday that the club could see a path in which first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini may be able to return as soon as Spring Training next year. Mancini has undergone treatment for colon cancer over the past handful of months, but has stated his intention to return to the... Read More

Trevor Rogers Heads To Bullpen For Wild Card Series

Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Trevor Rogers will be shifted to the bullpen for the club’s Wild Card series, which begins Wednesday. But in the event that they advance, Rogers would likely rejoin the starting staff, with the possibility of the club needing up to five starters. Following his final start of the year Saturday, Rogers... Read More

Luis Arraez Rejoins Lineup, Activated Off Injured List Saturday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez (knee) was activated off of the injured list Saturday and will return to the starting nine immediately versus the Reds and right-hander Luis Castillo. Arraez will bat second, giving him DFS appeal straight out of the gate. After a breakout rookie season in 2019, Arraez has collected a .288... Read More

Jordan Zimmermann Makes Start Sunday, Tarik Skubal To Follow

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann will start Sunday’s season finale against Kansas City, making what is likely the final start of his tenure with the Tigers. Zimmermann had signed a $110 million deal with the club ahead of 2016, and injuries have firmly scuttled his career since then, having amassed a 5.65 ERA with... Read More

Josh Donaldson, Byron Buxton Absent From Saturday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) and outfielder Byron Buxton (head) are not among the club’s starting nine for Saturday's contest versus Cincinnati and right-hander Luis Castillo. Donaldson left early Friday due to cramping in his right calf, which has already sidelined him for more than a month this season. Buxton was hit by... Read More

Jimmy Cordero Receives Three-Game Suspension

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Jimmy Cordero has been levied a three-game ban by the league office after having been deemed to have thrown intentionally at Cubs catcher Willson Contreras during Friday’s game. Additionally, White Sox manager Rick Renteria was suspended for one game, which he will serve Saturday. Should Cordero elect not to appeal... Read More

George Springer, Michael Brantley, Carlos Correa Sit Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer, outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley and shortstop Carlos Correa are all sitting to begin Saturday’s contest versus Texas and right-hander Kyle Gibson. Having assured themselves a spot in the 2020 postseason, Springer, Brantley, and Correa are merely getting a day of rest ahead of the Wild Card series opener Tuesday. Myles... Read More

Kyle Farmer Draws Start At Shortstop Saturday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Kyle Farmer will make the start at shortstop Saturday against Minnesota and right-hander Michael Pineda. The start will mark Farmer’s 18th of the year, as Freddy Galvis returns to the pine a night after going deep. With a .328 OBP in 64 plate appearances this year, Farmer holds punt play DFS appeal,... Read More

Andres Gimenez Departs Saturday’s Doubleheader Early

New York Mets infielder Andres Gimenez (undisclosed) exited the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader versus the Nationals after looking uncomfortable following a swing in his first at-bat. With just one day remaining in the 2020 regular season, any ailment may end Gimenez’s year. If his rookie campaign concludes, he will have slashed .265/.336/.402 with eight... Read More

Shin-Soo Choo Eyes Return In 2021, Will Prepare To Play

Texas Rangers outfielder/designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo is slated to become a free agent at the conclusion of the 2020 year. After signing a seven-year deal with the Rangers ahead of 2014, Choo will hit the free-agent market at 38 years old, yet he has made it clear that there is uncertainty surrounding ‘21, even as... Read More

Matt Shoemaker Scratched Saturday, T.J. Zeuch Starts

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Matt Shoemaker (undisclosed) has been removed as the club’s starting pitcher for Saturday’s contest versus Baltimore, with righty T.J. Zeuch tabbed in his stead. The start will mark the first of the year for Zeuch, who has made two relief appearances in 2020 and allowed two runs in 6 ⅓... Read More