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Dallas Keuchel Looks Good In First Minor League Start
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel allowed only one hit and had nine strikeouts in seven scoreless innings for High-A Rome in his first minor league start on Monday. The left-hander threw just 77 pitches in the outing. Keuchel is expected to need at least one more minor league start before the Braves add him […]
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Tyler Anderson To Have Surgery Tuesday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (knee) will undergo left knee surgery on Tuesday in Chicago to repair cartilage. The left-hander's timeline for a return is unknown, but it's a significant operation and he's unlikely to be back anytime soon. There's a good chance he might not make it back to the Rockies rotation at […]
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Brent Honeywell Has Surgery, Could Resume Throwing In January
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitching prospect Brent Honeywell (elbow) had successful elbow surgery on Monday to fix a fracture in his right arm. His ulnar collateral ligament was not damaged, so Honeywell could resume throwing in January of next year if everything goes well in his recovery. The 24-year-old entered the year as the team's […]
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Alex Reyes To Make Another Start At Triple-A
St. Louis Cardinals executive John Mozeliak said that starting pitcher Alex Reyes will make another start for Triple-A Memphis, which puts him out of the running for a spot start this Friday at the Mets. However, Mozeliak did say that Reyes is a strong candidate to join St. Louis' rotation after his next minor league […]
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Daniel Poncedeleon Likely To Start Friday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon is likely to start on Friday against the Mets in place of the injured Adam Wainwright (hamstring). Poncedeleon allowed two hits and one earned run while walking three and striking out seven strikeouts in his one start for the Cardinals this year on April 23 against the Brewers. […]
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Drew Smyly May Be Forced To Miss Next Start
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Drew Smyly (ankle) could be forced to miss his next start and could be forced to the injured list with his ankle injury. If Smyly is skipped or placed on the injured list, the Rangers would almost certainly have to go outside the organization to replace him in the starting rotation. […]
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Andrelton Simmons Takes Grounders Again Monday
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) took ground balls again on Monday and was making lateral movements and doing flips to second base, which represents progress over where he was a couple of days ago. Simmons has been out since May 20 after suffering a Grade 3 ankle sprain. He was hitting a nice […]
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Dylan Cease Closer To A Call-Up
Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said that starting pitching prospect Dylan Cease is getting closer to being called up and July could be a target date. Cease, the team's No. 3 prospect and No. 19 overall per MLB Pipeline, is 5-2 this year with a 4.10 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 22 walks and 59 […]
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No Timetable For Ender Inciarte
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) has no timetable for his return, according to manager Brian Snitker. Inciarte's back is "still biting him... Two steps forward, one step back," Snitker said. That's bad news for a player that's hitting just .218/.300/.323 with two homers, nine RBI and three stolen bases on the season in 124 […]
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Dallas Keuchel Expected To Make Two More Minor League Starts
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker expects starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel to make at least two more minor league starts before the Braves consider adding him to their rotation. Keuchel and his ground-ball ways are a good fit for Atlanta and the National League East, and the left-hander should be owned in most leagues after signing […]
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Robinson Cano, Brandon Nimmo Going To Triple-A Tuesday
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) and outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) will play for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. Cano is just starting his rehab assignment after landing back on the injured list on Sunday, while Nimmo initially started his rehab assignment last Thursday. Both Cano and Nimmo have been huge disappointments so far […]
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Pirates Put Jordan Lyles On Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with hamstring tightness and recalled pitcher Montana DuRapau from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Lyles lasted just three innings in his last start against the Brewers and gave up three runs on five hits while walking four and […]
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Tyler Glasnow Ramping Up To 90 Feet
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) said he's feeling good and is "coming along according to schedule." He has been throwing at 75 feet and will next advance to 90 feet. The 25-year-old right-hander was one of the best hurlers in baseball before his injury, going 6-1 with a 1.86 ERA, 0.91 WHIP […]
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Hanser Alberto Hitting Lefties Well
Baltimore Orioles infielder Hanser Alberto had three singles off Astros left-hander Wade Miley on Sunday and leads the majors with a .425 average against southpaws this year with 34 hits in his 80 at-bats against them. Alberto is 23-for-103 (.223) against right-handers. The 26-year-old is hitting a nice .311/.326/.393 with three home runs, 16 runs […]
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Mark Trumbo Could Return This Week
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) was in Baltimore on Monday to have his knee checked by head athletic trainer Brian Ebel, and the team must decide whether to activate him from the injured list if he's deemed ready. Trumbo's injury rehab assignment ends on June 16. The bad news for Trumbo is that Baltimore […]
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Jordy Mercer Not Ready To Restart Rehab Assignment
Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) continues to receive treatment on his right quadriceps, but he's not ready to resume his rehab assignment. Mercer has been out since May 7 and has no timetable for a return. The Tigers have plenty of other middle infield options at their disposal and Mercer was hitting a weak […]
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Jordan Zimmermann Set For Another Rehab Outing
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) threw 35 pitches in a rain-shortened rehab start on Saturday for High-A Lakeland, and manager Ron Gardenhire said "he will be back out there in another three or four days." Zimmermann allowed two runs on two hits while striking out two and figures to return to the team's […]
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Joe Jimenez Continues To Struggle
Detroit Tigers eighth-inning setup man Joe Jimenez has an ERA of 6.40 since being named an All-Star last year and has allowed 37 earned runs in his last 52 2/3 innings while taking eight losses and blowing five saves. Manager Ron Gardenhire has relieved Jimenez of his eighth-inning setup duties for the second time in […]
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Cardinals Place Adam Wainwright On Injured List
The St. Louis Cardinals placed starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a left hamstring strain that he suffered in his start on Sunday night. Rookie reliever Ryan Helsley was called up from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The 37-year-old Wainwright hurt himself running the bases in the […]
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Addison Russell Still Out Sunday
Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell (hand) is still out of the starting lineup on Sunday. Russell is day-to-day but could return to the lineup any day now. He should avoid a trip to the disabled list. David Bote is starting at second base and is hitting ninth on Sunday evening against Cardinals starting pitcher Adam […]
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Miles Mikolas Expected To Make Next Start
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) tested his bruised pitching arm on Saturday and was able to throw without pain and spin the ball without limitations. He was hit by a line drive on his right forearm in the fourth inning of his last start on Friday, but he's expected to make his […]
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Jason Kipnis Injured Sunday
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (hip) left the game early on Sunday for precautionary reasons with right hip tightness. Kipnis struck out in both of his plate appearances before exiting, but it doesn't sound like he'll miss much time with this injury. The 32-year-old is hitting just .218/.272/.307 on the year with two home […]
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A.J. Green Wants To Stay In Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, who is in the final year of his current deal, said he doesn't really have interest in playing anywhere else. "I can't see myself playing anywhere else or playing in a different city. Hopefully I can be here for a couple more years. We'll see on that part," Green […]
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Austin Hedges Out Again Sunday
San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Sunday. Hedges remains day-to-day for now. He's an excellent defensive backstop but is hitting under .200 and provides the occasional long ball for those in two-catcher leagues. Austin Allen is behind the dish again and is […]
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David Fletcher Out With Left Shoulder Issue
Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup with a left shoulder issue on Sunday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. There isn't concern that Fletcher will land on the injured list just yet. Fletcher has been a pleasant surprise for the Halos as a super-utility player in 2019 that has […]
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Joc Pederson Dealing With Back Stiffness
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (back) is dealing with back stiffness he felt on Saturday night, but manager Dave Roberts said that he is available on Sunday. Pederson is day-to-day, but it sounds like he should be back in the starting lineup on Monday. He's hitting .254/.357/.616 on the year with 18 home runs, […]
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Seahawks Like What They Have In Jacob Hollister
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has said good things about tight end Jacob Hollister, who they acquired from the Patriots in the offseason. "The speed element is awesome, really good route-runner. A lot like Tyler in terms of the instincts, just the ability to get open. He has a great feel for coverages, man […]
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Tanner Anderson To Start Monday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tanner Anderson will be called up from Triple-A Las Vegas in order to start against the Rays on Monday. Anderson, 26, is 4-4 with a 6.26 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 26 walks and 37 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings over 10 starts and one relief outing this year for Vegas. In a […]
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Braxton Berrios Standing Out
New England Patriots wide receiver Braxton Berrios, who missed his entire rookie season while on Injured Reserve, has stood out during spring practices as one of the most improved players on the field. He has looked more decisive, quicker, more fluid in his movements and is reliable catching the ball in tight windows. Berrios will […]
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Evan Engram Sitting Out As Precaution
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram said that he was "just being smart" by sitting out 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills during three-day minicamp last week. He took part in drills at organized team activities before minicamp and confirmed that his unspecified injury wasn't lingering from the injuries he dealt with in his second season […]
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