Julio Rodriguez Remains Out On Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Houston Astros. J-Rod was a late scratch on Friday with left-wrist soreness, an injury that allegedly occurred on a stolen base attempt in the final game of the first half of the season, and will now miss his second […]

George Springer Returns To The Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is starting in center field and batting leadoff on Saturday vs. the Boston Red Sox. Springer missed the final game of the first half of the season last week and sat out during Friday's 28-5 drubbing of the Red Sox as well. He should be well rested and ready […]

Ryan Jeffers Will Be Out Six To Eight Weeks

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (thumb) will be out six to eight weeks after a series of bone scans revealed a slight fracture in his right thumb. The injury will require a surgical procedure, which will take between six to eight weeks to heal, according to to beat writer Do-Hyoung Park. This unfortunate news will […]

Jake Cronenworth Added To The NL All-Star Team

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth has been added to the NL All-Star roster, replacing Jazz Chisholm Jr. The 28-year-old second baseman is now making his second-straight appearance in the Midsummer Classic. He's posted a .241/.337/.394 triple-slash line with nine home runs, 49 RBI, and one stolen base over 345 at-bats for the Friars […]

Max Meyer Has Contract Selected, Will Make Debut Saturday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer has had his contract selected from Triple-A Jacksonville and will make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Phillies. This news has been known for the last few days but now it's official. Jimmy Yacabonis has been placed on the 15-day IL with a left groin strain to make […]

J.P. Crawford Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (knuckle) is back in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Texas Rangers. The former Gold Glove winner has been dealing with a bruised knuckle on his right index finger, which caused him to miss the last two contests. He appears to be all recovered now as he's back in the […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Taking A Seat On Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is getting the day off on Saturday against the Washington Nationals. This is a routine day of rest for the 24-year-old phenom. Adam Duvall is filling in at right field while Eddie Rosario takes over in left and Michael Harris II locks down center field. Acuna has put together […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Two Innings In Simulated Game

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw two innings in a simulated game on Saturday, firing off 40 pitches while using his "entire arsenal," according to beat writer Brian McTaggart. The next step in McCullers' recovery process would be a rehab assignment. Barring any significant setbacks, the 28-year-old hurler could make his season […]

Nelson Cruz Not In The Lineup On Saturday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (quadriceps) is absent from the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. The veteran slugger left Friday's game early with left quadriceps tightness so this is an extra day of rest for the 42-year-old. Keibert Ruiz is filling in at DH while Tres Barrera slides behind the plate […]

Tyler Anderson Added To The NL All-Star Team

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Anderson has been added to the National League All-Star team. The 32-year-old southpaw is replacing Carlos Rodon on the roster and will be making his first appearance in the Midsummer Classic. Anderson has put together an excellent first half of the season, posting a 10-1 record, 2.96 ERA, 1.02 […]

Nolan Arenado Sitting Out With Lower Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 31-year-old has been dealing with some tightness in his lower back, according to beat writer Katie Woo, which is keeping him out of the lineup on Saturday and will prevent him from playing […]

C.J. Cron Remains Out On Sunday

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron (wrist) is sitting out on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Zac Gallen hit Cron with a pitch on the wrist on Friday, which kept him out of Saturday's game as well. X-rays did come back negative but Cron will sit out another day as he's likely dealing with […]

Dylan Carlson Scratched On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Phillies with "minor tightness," according to beat writer Katie Woo. No further specifics were given on where Carlson is feeling the tightness but it sounds like he was removed as a precaution more than anything. The team should provide an update on […]

Brendan Donovan Remains Out On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan (illness) is out of the lineup on Sunday as he continues to recover from an illness. Manager Oliver Marmol told reporters that Donovan's symptoms aren't necessarily "COVID symptoms" but did not disclose anything further to reporters. He's missed the last two contests as a result of the illness […]

Jeremy Pena Returns To The Lineup On Sunday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is back in the lineup on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. The rookie shortstop was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday due to "health and safety protocols" and proceeded to miss Friday and Saturday's contests as well. He's starting at shortstop and batting second against left-hander Cole Irvin on […]

Drew Smyly Activated From The IL, Starting On Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly (oblique) has been activated from the 15-day injured list and is starting on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran southpaw has been out since late May with a right oblique strain and posted a 2-5 record, 3.80 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 34:10 K/BB ratio over 42 2/3 […]

Brandon Lowe Back In The Lineup For Triple-A Durham

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (head, back) was able to work out on Saturday and is back in the lineup with Triple-A Durham on Sunday, per beat writer Marc Topkin. Lowe, who has been on a rehab assignment as he covers from a lower back injury, was hit in the head by a pitch […]

Jason Heyward Doing Light Baseball Activities

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) has started doing light baseball activities and some light running, according to beat writer Meghan Montemurro. Heyward has been dealing with right knee inflammation and has been out since June 27 so this is just the normal step forward in his rehab. The veteran outfielder has largely been a […]

Matt Chapman Sitting Out On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman is sitting out Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners. This is just a routine day off for the veteran third baseman, who has struggled to the tune of a .196/.232/.392 triple-slash line over his last 15 contests. Santiago Espinal is manning the hot corner and batting seventh […]

Bryan Reynolds Taking A Seat Against The Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is sitting out on Saturday against Brandon Woodruff and the Milwaukee Brewers. This is just a routine day off for the 27-year-old outfielder. Jack Suwinski is starting in center field and batting cleanup in his place. Reynolds is slashing .263/.342/.470 with 15 home runs, 32 RBI, and three stolen bases […]

Luis Arraez Getting A Day Off

Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez is getting the day off on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. The 25-year-old is getting a well-deserved day of rest against left-hander Martin Perez. Arraez is having a phenomenal season, slashing .352/.425/.456 with four home runs, 29 RBI, and two stolen bases over 281 at-bats. He leads all of MLB […]

C.J. Cron Not In The Starting Lineup Versus The D-Backs

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron (wrist) is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cron was plunked on the wrist by Zac Gallen during Friday's contest so that appears to be the reason for his absence on Saturday. X-rays did come back negative but he's likely dealing with some soreness. […]

Brendan Donovan Absent With An Illness

St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan (illness) is not in the lineup on Saturday due to being ill, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The Cards' manager told reporters that Donovan wasn't even at the ballpark on Saturday but it's still unclear what type of illness he's dealing with. He will be tested for COVID […]

Tommy Edman Not In The Starting Lineup On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cards are rolling with Nolan Gorman, who's batting leadoff, at second base and Edmundo Sosa at shortstop against right-hander Kyle Gibson. Edman has now sat out two of the last three games but should be back […]

Tyler Stephenson Activated From The 10-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old, who missed a month of action with a fractured right thumb, is back in the Reds' lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stephenson was slashing a rock-solid .305/.361/.468 with five home runs and 31 RBI across 141 […]

Josh Naylor Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (back) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. The 25-year-old has been dealing with back spasms, which have forced him to miss four of the last five games. He's batting cleanup against Royals' right-hander Jonathan Heasley on Saturday afternoon and should be re-inserted into […]

Eloy Jimenez Sitting Out On Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. Jimenez was activated from the injured list earlier this week after missing two and a half months with a torn hamstring so this is just a routine day off for the 25-year-old slugger. He's appeared in three games […]

Jordan Hicks Will Throw Bullpen Session On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks (forearm) will throw his first bullpen session on Sunday, June 12. The 25-year-old flamethrower was retroactively placed on the 15-day injured list back on May 25 with a right forearm flexor strain. He mostly struggled prior to the injury with a 1-4 record, 5.02 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 29:20 […]

Steven Matz Throws Long Toss On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz (shoulder) played long toss on Saturday. Beat writer Katie Woo noted that the 31-year-old left-hander is progressing much slower than the team had planned. Matz is dealing with a left shoulder impingement and was placed on the 15-day injured list back on May 23. He struggled with a […]

Jack Flaherty Scheduled For Wednesday Rehab Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) is scheduled for a rehab start on Wednesday with Triple-A Memphis. He'll have a 75-pitch count target, according to beat writer Katie Woo. This will be Flaherty's third rehab start since early June and has the potential to be his last, barring any setbacks. He should make […]