Mychal Givens Traded To Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have reportedly acquired right-handed reliever Mychal Givens from the Baltimore Orioles, adding another name to come off the bullpen market ahead of the Trade Deadline. Givens had been with the Baltimore organization since it selected him in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft, having compiled a 3.32 career ERA over […]

Tyler Chatwood Departs Sunday Start Early

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Tyler Chatwood left Sunday’s game against the Reds in the third inning due to an apparent injury. Righty Colin Rea took over for Chatwood on the hill, even though Jose Quintana was widely expected to be the club’s backup plan had anything gone south with Chatwood. Moving forward, Quintana would be […]

Michael Pineda Slated To Make Season Debut Tuesday

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Michael Pineda will be activated from the suspended list prior to Tuesday’s contest against the White Sox, which will mark his 2020 season debut. Pineda’s return is possible due to his suspension having been appealed down to 60 games over 80, which was his initial punishment stemming from a positive performance-enhancing […]

Tommy Milone Starts Sunday, Makes Braves Debut

Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Tommy Milone was acquired earlier Sunday and will make it to Philadelphia in time to start in place of righty Huascar Ynoa. Milone has compiled a 24 K% through his first six starts of 2020, which puts him on pace for a new career high. While his Hard Hit % (37) […]

Walker Buehler Tosses Bullpen Saturday, Return Date Unknown

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler worked a 34-pitch bullpen session Saturday with his blister uncovered, an indication that the righty’s stint on the IL may not be lengthy. Buehler entered the 2020 season with many owners expecting a jump toward stardom, but he has posted just a solid 4.32 ERA across his first […]

Gio Gonzalez Lands On IL, Dane Dunning To Start Sunday

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday’s contest against the Royals due to a strained right groin. Taking his place on the active roster and among the starting rotation is righty Dane Dunning, who will be making his second career start Sunday. Gonzalez has made […]

Bryan Reynolds Lands On Paternity List

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds has been placed on the paternity list prior to Sunday’s contest against the Brewers. Per league rules, Reynolds will have to miss at least the next three days, which paves the way for Adam Frazier to get an extended look in left field. After a breakout rookie campaign in 2019, […]

Austin Romine Scratched, Grayson Greiner Enters Lineup

Detroit Tigers catcher Austin Romine was scratched from Sunday’s lineup against Minnesota and right-hander Kenta Maeda due to a sore knee with Grayson Greiner taking over behind the dish in his place. Romine has been a solid DFS punt play behind the plate for most of the season due to his .291 average, while Greiner […]

Yoan Moncada Not In Starting Lineup Sunday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada was not among the team’s starting nine for Sunday’s series finale against Kansas City with Danny Mendick taking over at the hot corner. Moncada has gone through a recent cold patch where he has delivered just a .269 SLG over his last seven games. Most concerning has been […]

Braves Acquire Tommy Milone From Baltimore

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Tommy Milone has been dealt to the contending Atlanta Braves ahead of the Trade Deadline, giving the team an additional starting option over the final month of the regular season. Milone has posted a 3.99 ERA over his first six starts this year and remained elite at not putting runners on […]

Jose Martinez Gets Dealt To Cubs

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Jose Martinez has been traded to the Cubs on Sunday in exchange for a pair of players to be named later. Martinez has slashed .239/.329/.388 this season in sporadic playing time, but it’s his numbers against left-handers during his career that makes him a valuable commodity with a .945 […]

Nationals Nearing Adding Brock Holt To Mix

The Washington Nationals are nearing a deal to bring veteran infielder Brock Holt aboard after he was designated for assignment by Milwaukee last Saturday. Holt was released earlier in the week with Washington not needing to make a deal with the Brewers to acquire his services. He has gotten off to a slow start this […]

Nick Anderson Tosses Bullpen Session Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever Nick Anderson tossed 15 pitches during a bullpen session Saturday while on the comeback trail from inflammation in his right forearm. The plan next calls for Anderson to throw live batting practice Monday, which would pave the way for him to be activated next weekend when the club returns home. […]

Jalen Beeks Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery, Done For 2020

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Jalen Beeks has been tabbed to undergo Tommy John surgery, which will end his 2020 season and likely cut severely into his ‘21 campaign as well. Beeks had become a key member of the Rays’ relief corps this year, having posted a 1.76 FIP with 26 strikeouts in 19 ⅓ […]

Deivi Garcia Will Make MLB Debut Sunday

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Deivi Garcia will be summoned to the active roster for Sunday’s doubleheader against the Mets and will make his Major League debut. Garcia, the club’s No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, stands just 5-foot-9 and 163 pounds, but was touted as highly as the No. 24 prospect in the Majors […]

David Robertson Will Miss Remainder Of 2020 Season

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed reliever David Robertson will not return to a big league mound this year after attempting to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. Robertson has been shut down from throwing for at least the next six weeks, extending his timetable beyond where the 2020 season is likely to take place. Philadelphia […]

Nathan Eovaldi Lands On IL With Calf Strain

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday’s contest against the Nationals due to a “very mild strain” of his right calf. The move opens another spot in the Boston rotation to be filled during a season in which the team has scuffled to find […]

Adrian Morejon Lands On IL, Drew Pomeranz Returns

San Diego Padres left-handed pitcher Adrian Morejon has been scratched from Saturday’s start against Colorado, instead landing on the injured list with right-hander Michel Baez set to make the start in his stead. With Morejon hitting the IL, southpaw Drew Pomeranz rejoins the active roster, having been sidelined since Aug. 19 due to a strained […]

Trevor Rosenthal Gets Dealt To Padres

The San Diego Padres have acquired right-handed reliever Trevor Rosenthal from the Kansas City Royals, a move that revamps the club’s bullpen in the wake of closer Kirby Yates (elbow) having landed on the IL earlier in August. Rosenthal has revitalized his career in the early part of 2020 with the Royals, having amassed seven […]

Justin Turner Has Low-Grade Hamstring Strain, Will Miss Time

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will be out of the lineup for the remainder of the weekend against the Rangers due to what manager Dave Roberts has described as a low-grade left hamstring strain. Turner has remained an excellent on-base asset in 2020, having compiled a .384 mark through his first 32 contests. […]

Jordan Romano Set To Land On IL With Finger Ailment

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano will be placed on the injured list likely prior to Saturday’s contest against Baltimore due to numbness in the middle finger of his pitching hand. Romano has been a breakout sensation in 2020, having taken over closer duties in his first extended look at getting key outs in the […]

Sandy Alcantara Set To Return For Sunday Start

Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara is expected to be activated in time to make Sunday’s start against Tampa Bay, which will be just his second of the season after a bout with COVID-19. Alcantara won the club’s Opening Day start July 24 by allowing one run across 6 ⅔ frames and now presents a […]

Genesis Cabrera Exits Saturday’s Contest Early

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed reliever Genesis Cabrera left Saturday’s game against Cleveland with a cracked fingernail on the middle finger of his pitching hand. Prior to his exit, Cabrera struck out three batters and lowered his ERA on the season to 4.32 across seven appearances. Having been utilized primarily out of relief during the early […]

Ryan Yarbrough, Mike Zunino Head To IL Saturday

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed both left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough and catcher Mike Zunino on the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday’s contest against the Marlins. Yarbrough has been sidelined due to a groin ailment with Zunino out of the mix due to an oblique injury. How Tampa Bay replaces Yarbrough among their starting […]

Steven Matz Departs With Apparent Arm Ailment

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz exited Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Yankees following just one inning of relief due to what appears to be a left arm injury. Matz was making his first appearance in two weeks and just the third out of relief in his career. The plan was reportedly […]

Aaron Judge Likely To Miss Nearly One Month With Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has landed back on the injured list due to a calf ailment and after having been out of the mix for 14 days the previous time, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has indicated that Judge will miss at least double the time this turn through the IL. Judge, who […]

Tommy La Stella Makes A’s Debut In Game 2 Of Saturday DH

Oakland Athletics first/second baseman Tommy La Stella will be among the starting nine for the second leg of the club’s doubleheader against the Astros and right-hander Zack Greinke on Saturday. The A’s acquired La Stella from the Angels late Friday night, but with every game taking on heightened importance in 2020, they have made it […]

Rafael Devers Sees Key Metrics Take Dive In 2020

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers has not gotten off to the same level of success in 2020 as he had during his breakout 2019 campaign. When parsing Statcast metrics, it’s easy to see why -- after mauling fastballs last season to the tune of a .306 BA and .544 SLG, those numbers have […]

Steven Matz Remains Out Of Mets Rotation Plans

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz will not start either game of Sunday’s doubleheader against the Yankees with right-handers Rick Porcello and Seth Lugo getting the nod. Matz hasn’t appeared in a game since Aug. 15, with manager Luis Rojas no longer tabbing him as a starter after posting a 9.00 ERA to begin […]

Robinson Cano Returns To Second Base For Game 1 Of DH

New York Mets second baseman/designated hitter Robinson Cano returns to the keystone for the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Yankees. Cano has not manned the position in nearly two weeks, with the Mets opting to keep his hot bat in the lineup via the designated hitter spot. Batting .388 with a 1.057 OPS […]