Harry Ford Joining Big-League Club

Seattle Mariners catcher Harry Ford will be joining the Mariners in Texas on Friday after catcher Mitch Garver took a foul tip off the jaw in Thursday's game, reports Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Ford was initially scheduled to play a game in Triple-A on Thursday but was scratched from the lineup so he could make […]

Mitch Garver Exits with Jaw Injury

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (jaw) left Thursday's game in the bottom of the fifth inning after taking a foul ball off his jaw, reports Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. Cal Raleigh shifted from designated hitter to catcher to take his place. Garver is set to undergo medical scans to determine the extent of […]

Griffin Canning Exits with Ankle Injury

New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning (ankle) left Thursday's start against the Braves in the third inning after throwing only 36 pitches. He stepped awkwardly after a ball was hit into play and collapsed to the ground in what looked to be considerable pain. The Mets confirmed that the 29-year-old is dealing with a […]

Josh Jung Launches Home Run, Drives in Three

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday’s 7-0 win against the Orioles. This snapped a huge power drought, as he hadn’t homered since May 16. The 27-year-old is now slashing .246/.292/.385 with eight home runs, 34 RBI, and 25 runs in 70 games. This was his second multi-hit game […]

Jacob deGrom Throws Seven Scoreless Frames

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom was dominant on Wednesday to pick up his eighth win of the season, pitching seven shutout innings while striking out seven. He allowed one hit and two walks and took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, but was pulled after Colton Cowser singled to start the frame. After […]

Nick Kurtz Blasts Three-Run Home Run in Three-Hit Game

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run, two singles, and a walk in Wednesday’s 3-0 win against the Tigers. Since June 15, the rookie has launched six home runs and has three multi-hit games in that span. It took a couple of weeks for him to get comfortable at the […]

Jacob Lopez Tosses Seven Shutout Innings

Athletics starting pitcher Jacob Lopez threw seven scoreless innings against the Tigers on Wednesday to earn his second win of the season. He allowed three hits and one walk while striking out six. This is his fourth straight outing of allowing one earned run or less, with three being scoreless appearances. In that span, the […]

Mitch Keller Drawing Interest From Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller has drawn interest from the Chicago Cubs, reports Bruce Levine. However, getting a deal done could be challenging due to a seller's market, as one general manager states that 25 teams feel like they have a wild card chance. A trade of Keller to Chicago would boost his chance […]

Ildemaro Vargas Suffers Fractured Foot

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Ildemaro Vargas left Tuesday’s game after being hit in the right foot by a pitch, and the team has since confirmed that he suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal. The 33-year-old actually remained in the game after being hit by the pitch in the first inning, and he didn’t exit the contest […]

Michael Harris II Exits with Elbow Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (elbow) left Tuesday’s game in the sixth inning after getting hit by a pitch on his right elbow, reports Barrett Sallee. Despite it hitting off his elbow guard, the 95 mph fastball still did enough damage to knock the 24-year-old out of the game. Eli White shifted over to […]

Marcus Stroman Hit Hard in Third Rehab Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (knee) was lit up in his third rehab start, allowing five runs on 10 hits and two walks over 3 ⅔ innings. He threw 65 pitches and struck out one. All three of his rehab starts have come at the Double-A Level, and they’ve progressively gotten worse each […]

Michael Massey Begins Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (ankle) is set to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday night with Triple-A Omaha. He’s working his way back from a sprained ankle that has kept him on the injured list since June 8. In 56 games this season, he is slashing .202/.221/.258 with two home runs and […]

Jason Heyward Released by Padres

Outfielder Jason Heyward (oblique) was released by the Padres on Tuesday. He was designated for assignment on Saturday and had officially cleared waivers at the time of his release. The veteran has been working his way back from an oblique strain, with his last major league game coming on May 23. In 34 games this […]

Dylan Crews' Rehab Still Limited but Nearing Next Step

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) is still very limited in the extent of his rehab but feels like he is almost ready to ramp things up, reports Mark Zuckerman of MASN. The 23-year-old hasn't yet been cleared to take full swings as Washington continues a very cautious approach, but Crews is happy with how […]

Jacob Young Encouraged to Keep Running

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young has been encouraged to keep attempting steals despite the lack of success, reports Mark Zuckerman of MASN. The speedster has been caught stealing in eight of his 13 attempts on the season, compared to being caught 10 times out of 43 attempts in 2024. Speed definitely isn't the issue, as […]

Wander Franco Verdict Coming Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is expected to have the verdict of his trial announced on Thursday, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Franco is facing a long list of charges including sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor and has been on the restricted list since 2023. Regardless of the verdict […]

Kameron Misner Demoted to Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kameron Misner was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday. The move made room for Chandler Simpson's return to the major leagues. There was a time this season when Misner looked like the better option between the two, but he's batted only .172 over the past 30 days. The four home runs […]

Austin Hays Beginning Rehab Assignment, Could Return Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (foot) will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Double-A Chattanooga, reports Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. The plan is for him to be re-evaluated on Thursday with the potential to be activated on Friday. The 29-year-old has struggled to stay healthy this season, with his most recent IL-stint […]

Miguel Amaya Targeting All-Star Break for Return

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (oblique) has begun hitting and throwing and is targeting a return date around the All-Star break, reports Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since May 24 with a strained left oblique, which is typically a tricky injury to come back from. The […]

Marcelo Mayer Launches Solo Home Run

Boston Red Sox third baseman Marcelo Mayer went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 3-1 win against the Mariners. After a slow first week after being called up, he has picked it up in June with four home runs. While an injury to Alex Bregman paved the way for his […]

Kutter Crawford Set for Bullpen Session Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee/wrist) will throw a bullpen session on Friday, reports Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. He also threw a bullpen on Tuesday, which must have gone smoothly with another one already scheduled. This is good news for the right-hander, who had his rehab paused after experiencing wrist pain while throwing […]

Alex Bregman to Undergo Scheduled Testing

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quad) will undergo testing on Wednesday to see where he's at in terms of strength and progression, reports Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. The 31-year-old has been on the injured list since May 24 with a right quad strain, and has so far only done light running as part […]

Michael King Likely Out Through All-Star Break

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) will almost definitely be out through at least the All-Star break, reports AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. He's been on the injured list since May 18 with a pinched nerve in his throwing shoulder, with rest being the only thing he can do for it at the moment. […]

Michael McGreevy to Start Game 2 on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy will start Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, reports Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Dispatch. Erick Fedde will man the bump for Game 1. McGreevy will be added to the roster as the 27th man for the day, so this is likely to […]

Jon Gray Could Return in Late July

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (wrist) will likely be able to return in late July, reports Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. He recently began throwing off a mound for the first time last week as he recovers from a fractured wrist that he suffered in March. The 33-year-old is coming off a […]

Will Warren Strikes Out 11 in Quality Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren was handed a loss on Tuesday in a 4-0 defeat to the Angels. His start wasn't bad by any means, as he allowed three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out 11. This was his second double-digit strikeout performance of the season, but also only […]

Kyle Hendricks Tosses Six Shutout Innings

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks earned his fifth win of the season in a 4-0 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out nine. This was the most punchouts he's gotten in a start this season by far, with his previous […]

Ryan Jeffers Exits with Hand Contusion

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (hand) left Tuesday's contest after taking a ball off his right hand in the bottom of the fourth inning. It's officially been ruled a right hand contusion, with X-rays coming back negative for a fracture, reports Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. That's good news for the 28-year-old who […]

Bryan Reynolds Headed to Paternity List

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds was pulled from Tuesday's game in the second inning due to his wife going into labor with their third child, reports Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. While there has been no official word yet from the Pirates, it's likely that he will be placed on the paternity list following the game. […]

Myles Straw Exits with Ankle Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw (ankle) left Tuesday's game with a right ankle injury after crashing into the outfield wall while trying to make a catch. It looked to be a potentially substantial injury in the moment, with Straw remaining on the ground with trainers for a considerable amount of time. However, Toronto has […]