Liam Hendriks Close To Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Monday and is likely to begin a minor-league rehab assignment by the weekend, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. This could put Hendriks on track to return in late April, and he figures to be in the mix for high-leverage opportunities with […]

Pablo Lopez Exits Early With Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (hamstring) left the game with trainers in the fifth inning while grabbing at the back of his right leg. He was in the middle of a solid outing, giving up one unearned run on three hits and a walk while striking out six over 4 2/3 innings. There has […]

Ryan Mountcastle Absent On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. Instead, Ryan O'Hearn will man first base while Adley Rutschman shifts to DH. This is likely just a breather for the slugger, who has played in each of Baltimore's last eight games. On the season, he is batting .324 […]

Rafael Montero Traded To Braves

The Houston Astros have dealt relief pitcher Rafael Montero to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named later. Montero has made three appearances so far in 2025, allowing two runs over four innings while striking out five. He had an elite season in 2022 when he posted a 2.37 ERA, but […]

Logan O'Hoppe Homers In Fourth Straight Game

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Guardians. This was his fourth straight game with a homer, and he is now slashing .345/.367/.862 with five homers in seven games this year. He put his power on full display during his rookie season in […]

Teoscar Hernandez Blasts Two Homers, Collects Five RBI

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez did his best to carry the offense in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Phillies, hitting two home runs and a double. He scored twice and drove in five RBI. He's now up to four homers, 13 RBI, seven runs, and two steals on the season through 45 plate appearances. […]

Jackson Chourio Tallies Two Homers, Five RBI

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio had a huge day at the plate in an 8-2 win over the Reds, hitting two homers and driving in five runs. The former top prospect started the season very cold but is now starting to turn things around. He is slashing .295/.289/.591 with three home runs, nine RBI, and […]

Zac Veen Expected To Be Promoted

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen is expected to be promoted to the major-league roster on Tuesday, with outfielder Jordan Beck being optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. It was a surprise when Veen didn't make the team on Opening Day after slashing .270/.352/.460 with two home runs and nine stolen bases in 71 plate appearances this […]

Ivan Herrera Will Require Injured-List Stint

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (knee) will require a trip to the injured list, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Herrera left the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with a knee injury after running the bases, and he has been officially diagnosed with left knee inflammation. Test results showed no structural damage, but the catcher […]

Victor Robles Exits Early With Wrist Injury

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (wrist) made an incredible catch while colliding with the netting in the ninth inning of Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Giants but injured himself in the process. He immediately went down in pain and had to be carted off the field. There has been no official injury designation yet from […]

Catcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2 (April 7 - April 13)

Below are your catcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of the 2025 season -- April 7 through April 13. We're a week into the 2025 MLB season, and we continue to learn more each day as production and playing time become clearer. Being active on the waiver wire is essential to succeed […]

Carlos Carrasco Strikes Out Five, Picks Up Win

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco earned the win on Thursday, striking out five in a 9-7 victory over the Diamondbacks. He allowed three runs on five hits and two walks. The veteran is looking to rebound this year after posting a 5.64 and 6.80 ERA over the past two seasons. Things could become […]

Merrill Kelly Gets Lit Up By Yankees

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly got hit hard by the Yankees in a 7-9 loss on Thursday, allowing nine runs on nine hits and three walks in 3 ⅔ innings. It hasn't been a great start to 2025 for the veteran, who has looked shaky in both outings so far. In his first start […]

Luis F. Castillo Expected To Start Friday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis F. Castillo is expected to be promoted from Triple-A to start on Friday against the Giants. He's not to be confused with the other pitcher of the same name, who has been a staple of the Seattle's rotation for years. Luis F. Castillo has spent the last two seasons in […]

Weston Wilson Set To Face Live Pitching

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson (oblique) is scheduled to face live pitching this week in Clearwater, Florida. This could put him on track to start a minor-league rehab assignment next week and be activated off the injured list in mid-April. This would line up with the original timeline of an expected six-week absence after he […]

Ranger Suarez Could Throw Live Batting Practice This Week

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (back) could face live hitters by the end of this week. His recovery from back stiffness seems to be going well, with the next step after batting practice likely to be a minor-league rehab assignment. If all goes well, he should be able to return by the end of […]

Nick Lodolo Delivers Quality Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo looked solid on Thursday, allowing one unearned run over 6 ⅔ innings in a 0-1 loss to the Brewers. He allowed four hits and struck out four. It was his second quality start in a row, and he now holds a 1.42 ERA and 0.71 WHIP on the season. […]

Michael Conforto Homers, Scores Three Runs

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto went 2-for-2 with a homer, two walks, an RBI, and three runs scored on Wednesday in a 6-5 win over the Braves. This was his first home run and first multi-hit game of the season, and he is now slashing .368/.500/.737 through 24 plate appearances. He batted in the […]

Jon Singleton Signs Minor-League Deal With Mets

First baseman Jon Singleton signed a minor-league contract with the New York Mets on Wednesday. He was recently released by the Astros after not making their Opening Day roster, although he was surprisingly effective in 2024. He slashed .234/.321/.386 with 13 home runs, 42 RBI, and 46 runs in 119 games. The slugger strikes out […]

Niko Goodrum Signs Minor-League Deal With Mets

Second baseman Niko Goodrum signed a minor-league contract with the New York Mets on Wednesday. He spent spring training with the Padres but didn't make the Opening Day roster, so now he'll give things a shot with the Mets. He only appeared in 13 games for the Angels and Rays in 2024, slashing a measly […]

Shohei Ohtani Blasts Walk-Off Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani collected three hits on Wednesday, including a walk-off home run, to elevate the Dodgers to a 6-5 victory over the Braves. The win brings Los Angeles to a league-leading 8-0 record, while it sent Atlanta spiraling down to 0-7 on the year. The homer was Ohtani's third of […]

Zac Gallen Strikes Out 13

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen looked untouchable on Wednesday, striking out 13 batters over 6 ⅔ shutout innings in a 4-3 win against the Yankees. The Yankees and their torpedo bats have gained a lot of attention over the recent days, but the bats don't matter if they don't make contact. Gallen collected 24 […]

Shane Baz Strikes Out 10

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz was dominant on Tuesday, pitching seven shutout innings while striking out 10 in a 7-0 win over the Pirates. Baz racked up strikeouts against the team that drafted him, throwing his curveball 35 percent of the time with a 50% whiff rate on the pitch. He posted a […]

Mike Tauchman Begins Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (hamstring) began his rehab assignment in Triple-A Charlotte, reports Scott Merkin of MLB.com. He suffered a strained hamstring during spring training but is eligible to be activated off of the injured list on Friday. He slashed .248/.357/.366 with seven home runs and six stolen bases in 109 games for […]

Wyatt Langford Launches Another Homer

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Reds. Langford has looked good to begin the season, batting .304 with two homers through the first six games. A huge breakout could be on tap for the youngster, who slashed a respectable .253/.325/.415 with 16 home […]

Nathan Eovaldi Throws Complete Game Shutout

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi tossed a gem on Tuesday, shutting out the Reds in a 1-0 victory. He allowed four hits and struck out eight batters in his nine innings of work. He was extremely efficient, needing just 99 pitches to finish the game. This is his second quality start in a row […]

Michael Petersen Traded To Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves acquired relief pitcher Michael Petersen from the Angels on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. He was optioned to Triple-A. This didn't come as a shock, as he had recently been designated for assignment by the Angels. He struggled in 2024 in 16 appearances, posting a 5.95 ERA and 1.63 WHIP with […]

Tanner Bibee Throws 5 2/3 Shutout Frames

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee looked good in his season debut, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out two over 5 ⅔ shutout innings in a 6-2 win over the Royals. He was originally set to start on Opening Day before being scratched with an illness, but he looked fully recovered on […]

Daniel Schneemann Homers, Draws Three Walks

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Daniel Schneemann homered and drew three walks against the Royals in a 6-2 win. He earned the start at second base, with Gabriel Arias shifting to third to cover for injured star Jose Ramirez. His wrist injury isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, and the infield playing time […]

Wilyer Abreu Draws Three Walks

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu doubled and drew three walks in Sunday's 2-3 loss to the Rangers. This is another good game to add to the youngster's resume, who already started the season with a two-homer performance on Opening Day. He showed some promise in 2024 by slashing .253/.322/.459 with 15 homers and eight […]