JJ Wetherholt Returns From Groin Injury on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt (groin) is starting at second base and is batting leadoff for the Red Birds in Sunday's series finale at Busch Stadium against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Rhett Loweder, according to MLB.com. Wetherholt is back on the diamond after missing the last three games due to a […]

Jac Caglianone Out of Series Finale With Shoulder Injury

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone (shoulder) is not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the division-rival Minnesota Twins at Target Field, per MLB.com. Tyler Tolbert is making the start in right field for KC and is batting out of the nine-hole versus Twins rookie hurler Connor Prielipp. […]

Salvador Perez Out With Thumb Injury

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) is sitting out of Sunday's game against the division-rival Minnesota Twins for the second straight day as he deals with a right-thumb injury that he suffered on a wild pitch that hit him on Friday, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Perez is dealing with some swelling in […]

Byron Buxton Still Out With Shoulder Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) will start on the bench for Sunday's series finale at Target Field against the division-rival Kansas City Royals, according to MLB.com. Ryan Kreidler will make another start in center field for the Twins and will bat seventh against Royals left-hander Noah Cameron. Buxton smashed into the outfield wall in […]

Chandler Simpson Missing in Action Again Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (thumb) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale in Miami against the Marlins, per MLB.com. Cedric Mullins is making another start in center field for the Rays and is batting fifth against Marlins right-hander Sergio Alcantara. Simpson injured his left thumb in Friday's series opener […]

J.P. Crawford Still Sitting With Hand Injury on Sunday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) remains on the bench for Sunday's series finale in Motown versus the Detroit Tigers, according to MLB.com. Young infielder Colt Emerson will make another start at the 6 for the M's and will bat eighth against Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty. Crawford is missing a second straight game after he […]

Samuel Basallo Back Against Jays After Injury Scare

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (abdomen) is doing the catching for right-hander Shane Baz and will bat fifth for Sunday's series finale in Toronto against the Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman, according to MLB.com. Basallo was pulled from Saturday's game at the Rogers Centre early with abdominal discomfort, but tests came back negative, and […]

Daulton Varsho Still Out With Wrist Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles due to a wrist injury, per MLB.com. Myles Straw will make another start in center field and will bat ninth for Toronto against O's right-hander Shane Baz. Varsho injured his left wrist in […]

Brandon Lowe on the Bench Due to Knee Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (knee) is not in the starting lineup for the team's series finale on Sunday in Atlanta against the Braves, according to MLB.com. Nick Gonzales will start at the keystone and is hitting second against right-hander Bryce Elder. Lowe is out after fouling a ball off his right knee in […]

Michael Harris II Still Out on Sunday With Back Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to MLB.com. Mauricio Dubon will start in center field again and will bat in the two-hole for the series finale against Pirates left-handed opener Mason Montgomery at Truist Park. Harris is missing a second […]

Rhett Lowder Activated and Starting on Sunday

The Cincinnati Reds announced that they activated right-hander Rhett Lowder (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Sunday and optioned right-hander Luis Mey to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Lowder will make the start in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since May […]

Bubba Chandler to Pitch in Bulk Relief on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mason Montgomery will presumably serve as the opener in front of right-hander Bubba Chandler for Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves, according to Pirates insider Jason Mackey. It's the first time this year that Chandler won't be used as a traditional starter. The 23-year-old has been inconsistent this year and has […]

Will Smith Scratched With Neck Stiffness, Expected to Return on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (neck) was scratched from Saturday night's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels with a stiff neck, manager Dave Roberts told Maddie Lee of MLB.com. The skipper expects to have Smith available for the series finale at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, though, and the plan was for him to […]

Kenneth Gainwell Standing Out at OTAs

With Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder) sidelined during OTAs this offseason, newcomer Kenneth Gainwell is standing out and "making the most of his extra reps," according to Scott Reynolds of Pewter Report. Gainwell is serving as Tampa's RB1 with Irving sidelined, and not Sean Tucker. The 27-year-old has proven to be "reliable […]

Nolan Schanuel Activated and Starting on Saturday Night

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is in the starting lineup for Saturday night's game against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, starting at first base and batting fifth for the Halos, according to MLB.com. Schanuel is back after spending the minimal […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong has Big Day in Win Over Giants on Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong came up big in the team's 3-2 walk-off win in 10 innings on Saturday at Wrigley Field against the visiting San Francisco Giants, going 4-for-5 at the plate with two solo home runs to raise his season average to .259 and his OPS to .791. Crow-Armstrong hit his first long […]

Bhayshul Tuten "Picking Up Steam," More in-Tune With New Scheme

Sports Illustrated's John Shipley writes that it's hard to get much of a read on the Jacksonville Jaguars running back room during OTAs this offseason because they are not in pads, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. (undisclosed) hasn't been with the team during the offseason program so far. With that said, Shipley also notes that Tuten […]

Chandler Simpson Sitting Out With Thumb Injury on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (thumb) will take a seat on the bench to start Saturday's tilt on the road against the Miami Marlins, according to MLB.com. Cedric Mullins is starting in center field for the Rays and will bat sixth against Marlins right-hander Lake Bachar. Simpson will sit out after being removed early […]

Garrett Whitlock Making Rehab Appearance on Saturday

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Garrett Whitlock (knee) will make a minor-league rehab appearance for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, interim manager Chad Tracy told Tim Healy of Newsday. It is currently to be determined if Whitlock will only need one rehab outing or if he'll have to make one more before he comes off the […]

Hunter Greene Could Return Before the All-Star Break

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) could return and hopefully make some starts before the All-Star break in mid-July, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Greene's next step will be live batting practice sessions. "He's doing really good," Francona said. Greene is currently on the 60-day injured list and […]

Samuel Basallo Out Against Blue Jays With Abdomen Injury

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (abdomen) will sit out on Saturday at the Rogers Centre against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays after suffering an abdominal injury and being pulled from the game early on Friday, per MLB.com. Adley Rutschman is catching right-hander Kyle Bradish and will bat third against Blue Jays right-hander Braydon Fisher after […]

Shoulder Injury Keeps Byron Buxton Out on Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) is not in the team's starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Kansas City Royals after injuring his right shoulder while crashing into the outfield wall on Friday night, according to MLB.com. Ryan Kreidler is starting in center field for Minnesota and is hitting ninth in the order against […]

Max Scherzer Ready to Rejoin Toronto's Starting Rotation?

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) is getting closer to returning to the team's starting rotation after making a minor-league rehab start on Friday with Triple-A Buffalo, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Scherzer tossed 3 2/3 innings on 73 pitches on Friday, giving up three runs on five hits while walking one and […]

Daulton Varsho Out on Saturday With Wrist Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (wrist) is out of the starting nine for Saturday's tilt at home against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles after he left Friday's game early with inflammation in his left wrist, per MLB.com. Myles Straw will start in center field in his place and bat in the nine-hole versus Orioles right-hander […]

Mickey Moniak Resumes Baseball Activities, No Timeline for a Return

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak (ankle), who went on the 10-day injured list on May 22 with right-ankle tendinitis, has resumed baseball activities, according to Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. "He's feeling better. He hit off the tee some while we were in Anaheim," manager Warren Schaeffer said. The skipper also said that Moniak […]

JJ Wetherholt Remains Sidelined With Groin Injury

St. Louis Cardinals rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt (groin) continues to sit out Saturday's game at Busch Stadium against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds, according to MLB.com. Bryan Torres will make another start at the keystone for the Cards and will bat seventh against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo. Wetherholt is missing a second straight game due to […]

Maikel Garcia Back From Hamstring Injury to Face the Twins

Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel Garcia (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and will bat cleanup for the Royals in Saturday's contest against the division-rival Minnesota Twins and right-hander Joe Ryan at Target Field, per MLB.com. Josh Rojas is starting at third base. Garcia is returning from a right-hamstring strain that kept him out […]

J.P. Crawford Out With Hand Injury on Saturday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) is sitting out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game on the road against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, according to MLB.com. Colt Emerson will make the start at shortstop for the M's and will bat eighth against Tigers right-hander Keider Montero. Infielder Patrick Wisdom is starting at […]

Randal Grichuk Goes Yard Twice Against Phillies, Can he Keep it Up?

Outfielder Randal Grichuk has only played in 23 games for the Chicago White Sox this year, but he has made an immediate impact, and that continued in a big way in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Grichuk went 2-for-3 at the plate with two solo home runs to boost […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Stays Hot With Two Homers on Friday Night

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. had a big game on Friday night in the team's 14-1 blowout victory at Chase Field against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-6 at the plate with two home runs and six RBI to boost his season batting average to .263 and his OPS to .745. Garcia got the […]