Royals Unlikely To Trade Whit Merrifield This Summer

The Kansas City Royals are unlikely to trade super utilityman Whit Merrifield this summer. “I’m still the same on that,” general manager Dayton Moore told MLB.com on Thursday. “It’s our job to do our due diligence with any proposal and listen. But we’re motivated to keeping our good players here.” KC signed him to a […]

Trevor Story Doesn't Need Surgery

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (thumb) landed on the injured list on Thursday with a sprained right thumb, but extensive tests showed no structural damage and he's expected to avoid surgery. However, this is an injury that could still cause him to miss at least two weeks. It's much better than when Story suffered torn […]

X-Rays Negative On Nolan Arenado

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado's (toe) X-rays came back negative after he left the game early on Thursday after fouling a ball off his left big toe. “This was the second X-ray, so I’m obviously a little concerned with it,” Arenado said, adding that he hoped he would be able to play this weekend […]

Nolan Arenado Leaves With Toe Injury

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (toe) left the game early on Thursday for precautionary reasons with a bruised left big toe after he fouled a ball off his foot. Arenado had a run scored on two walks and a strikeout in his four plate appearances. He was also caught stealing in the game. The […]

Trey Mancini Out Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini (elbow) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after being hit by a pitch on Wednesday. The injury isn't considered to be too serious, so view him as day-to-day for now. Dwight Smith is back from the injured list and starting in left field and batting cleanup, while Anthony […]

Mike Clevinger Expected To Go Back On Injured List

The Cleveland Indians are expected to place starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (ankle) on the injured list with a sprained left ankle he suffered in his first start back from the IL on Monday. One candidate to make the start on Saturday against the Tigers is right-hander Aaron Civale, as his start was skipped on Thursday […]

Nick Ahmed Injured Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (hand) left the game early on Thursday with a left hand contusion. Ahmed was hitless in two plate appearances before leaving and is hitting .268/.320/.418 with five home runs, 36 runs, 30 RBI and four steals in 292 plate appearances on the season. It doesn't sound like a very serious […]

Carlos Correa, Aledmys Diaz Not Expected Back Before Break

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said he doesn't think either shortstop Carlos Correa (rib) or infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) will "factor into the major league team" before the All-Star break. At least the team got second baseman Jose Altuve back from the injured list on Wednesday. Alex Bregman has mainly been holding down the fort […]

Shohei Ohtani Sitting Against Southpaw

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the starting lineup against Blue Jays left-handed starting pitcher Clayton Richard on Thursday. Justin Upton is the designated hitter and is batting third, while David Fletcher is hitting leadoff and playing left field. Both Fletcher and Upton are solid DFS options against the very hittable […]

Dwight Smith Activated Thursday

The Baltimore Orioles activated outfielder Dwight Smith (concussion) from the injured list on Thursday. Smith should return to Baltimore's lineup on Thursday on the road against the Mariners. The 26-year-old is hitting .249/.296/.462 with 11 home runs, 31 runs, a team-high 41 RBI and four steals in his 59 games in 2019. Smith doesn't move […]

Blue Jays Activate Ken Giles

The Toronto Blue Jays activated closer Ken Giles (elbow) from the injured list on Thursday and optioned reliever Justin Shafer to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Giles has been out since June 5 and should immediately return to the closing role for Toronto. He's saved 11 of his 12 opportunities this year and has […]

Jesse Chavez Moving Into Rotation

Texas Rangers pitcher Jesse Chavez will move into the starting rotation and replace Joe Palumbo, who was optioned to the minors on Thursday after a disastrous second start in the big leagues. Chavez (3.18 ERA, 1.28 WHIP) is certainly a better option than Palumbo for now. The veteran 35-year-old right-hander has experience starting games (74 […]

Carlos Martinez Won't Be Built Up To Start

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that relief pitcher Carlos Martinez won't be built back up as a starter despite Martinez's hope that he could return to the rotation after the All-Star break. Shildt isn't ruling out Martinez starting again at some point, but it doesn't look to be anywhere on the horizon. Because […]

Jameson Taillon Coming Along Slowly

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (elbow) could take another 10 days to two weeks until he resumes throwing again as he fights his way back from a right elbow flexor tendon strain. He's been doing weighted-ball exercises and pushups and is gripping a baseball. Taillon will be six weeks removed from the injury this […]

Rich Hill Heading To Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers will place starting pitcher Rich Hill (forearm) on the injured list on Thursday, and he will undergo an MRI exam after leaving his start after one inning on Thursday with left forearm discomfort. Hill said a "very preliminary ultrasound" showed that his ligament is intact. The left-hander said his arm had […]

Rafael Devers Could Return Saturday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that the team will most likely keep third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) out of the lineup on Friday, but he could be back on Saturday after leaving the game in the fifth inning on Wednesday with right hamstring tightness. The team has the day off on Thursday. The […]

Adbert Alzolay Will Pitch On Thursday

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon announced on Wednesday that pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay will be called up from the minors to back up Tyler Chatwood on Thursday against the Mets. Lefty reliever Tim Collins will be designated for assignment to make room for Alzolay on the roster. Alzolay, 24, has been great of late for […]

Rich Hill Injured Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (forearm) left his start after just one inning against the Giants on Wednesday due to left forearm discomfort. Hill had two strikeouts in 15 pitches in a clean first inning before departing, and this could be a concerning injury for a veteran pitcher with an extensive injury history. […]

Stephen Strasburg Being Moved To Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg will be pushed back a day to start on Friday against the Braves, with Erick Fedde going on Thursday against the Phillies. Strasburg has allowed at least five earned runs in two of three starts this month to the White Sox and Nationals, so perhaps Washington felt like he […]

Rafael Devers Day-To-Day With Hamstring Tightness

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) is listed as day-to-day with right hamstring tightness after leaving the game early on Wednesday. The 22-year-old had two singles and a run scored in three plate appearances before leaving and is hitting a very nice .307/.360/.503 with 12 home runs, 54 runs, 47 RBI and eight […]

Tom Brady Working Out With Josh Gordon

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady posted a video on his Instagram of him throwing to suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon. He has been suspended indefinitely by the league for multiple violations of the substance-abuse policy, but there is a "chance" that Gordon could be reinstated by training camp next month. This is further proof […]

Michael Roberts Doesn't Last Long With Packers

The Green Bay Packers waived tight end Michael Roberts (shoulder) with a failed physical on Wednesday less than a week after he was cut by the Lions following a voided trade to the Patriots. The 25-year-old landed on Injured Reserve last year with the shoulder injury and has appeared in 23 games for the Lions […]

Steven Duggar Scratched Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (back) was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday due to lower back tightness. Mike Yastrzemski is starting in right field and will hit eighth against Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed starting pitcher Rich Hill. Duggar has been pretty mediocre in 2019 with San Fran, hitting .234/.277/.343 with four home runs, […]

Julio Urias To Start Against Giants Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias will start against the Giants on Thursday opposite Madison Bumgarner. Reliever Caleb Ferguson is set to piggy back Urias, so Urias will essentially be used as an opener for this one, which limits his fantasy appeal tremendously. The 22-year-old southpaw has pitched well for L.A. this year, going 3-2 […]

Chris Paddack To Start Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack will be recalled from the minors to start on Saturday against the Pirates on the road. Paddack was sent down to High-A Lake Elsinore for a breather recently after allowing 12 earned runs in his previous three starts over 14 1/3 innings. The 23-year-old rookie right-hander has been […]

Garrett Cooper Scratched Wednesday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (triceps) has been scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with a sore left triceps. Yadiel Rivera is starting at first base and will hit seventh against Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon. Cooper has a history of injuries, so hopefully this will only keep him out for a day or […]

Chad Green To Start Thursday

New York Yankees pitcher Chad Green will make the start on Thursday against the Astros. Green sports an ugly 7.54 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 30 K's in 22 2/3 innings over 22 outings (five starts), but he is coming off a two-inning start over the weekend in which he struck out all six White Sox […]

Trey Mancini Avoids Serious Injury

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini (elbow) left the game early with a left elbow contusion on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch. He has avoided a fracture after undergoing tests. Consider Mancini day-to-day for now, but the O's could play it cautious and hold him out for another day or […]

Blake Parker Heads To Emergency Leave List

The Minnesota Twins placed relief pitcher Blake Parker on the family medical emergency list on Wednesday and recalled pitcher Sean Poppen from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Parker has been playing second fiddle to Taylor Rogers in save situations of late but does have nine saves and a 4.26 ERA over 25 1/3 innings […]

Marwin Gonzalez Put On Injured List, Willians Astudillo Called Up

The Minnesota Twins placed infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right hamstring strain and recalled catcher Willians Astudillo from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Gonzalez was hitting .255/.323/.420 with 11 doubles, nine home runs and 26 RBI in 63 games before his injury. The Twins were finding […]