Ken Giles Could Be Available Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, and his fastball had lots of life and his slider was moving well, according to pitching coach Pete Walker. There's a chance that Giles could be available against Boston on Tuesday despite not pitching since July 4 with nerve irritation in […]

Josh Harrison Suffers Setback

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said that second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) suffered a setback and felt tightness in his hamstring again, possibly the breaking up of scar tissue. There remains no set timetable for Harrison to restart his rehab assignment. Harrison needed surgery on his hamstring, so don't expect him to return anytime soon. […]

Mark Trumbo Resumes Baseball Activities

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) has resumed baseball activities and took batting practice on the field last weekend. However, there are no immediate plans for him to go on a rehab assignment, but the Orioles are hopeful he'll return this year. Trumbo was one of the elite power hitters in baseball just a few […]

Austin Hedges Back In The Fold

The San Diego Padres activated catcher Austin Hedges from the bereavement list on Tuesday and optioned catcher Austin Allen to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Hedges returns to a weak .185/.245/.310 slash line with six home runs, 15 runs and 23 RBI, so he might split even more time with Francisco Mejia, who […]

Pablo Lopez, Jose Urena Moving In Right Direction

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. Starter Jose Urena (back) has started a throwing program in his recovery from a back injury. Lopez has been out since June 15 and was sporting a 4.23 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 76 2/3 frames over 14 starts […]

Bobby Bradley Optioned, Zach Plesac Called Up

The Cleveland Indians demoted first base prospect Bobby Bradley to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday and called up starting pitcher Zach Plesac from Columbus in a corresponding move. Plesac got the start against the Tigers on Tuesday night. Bradley hit .292 (75-for-257) with 24 home runs and 55 RBI in the International League at Columbus before […]

Braves Put Max Fried On Injured List, Bryse Wilson Back Up

The Atlanta Braves placed starting pitcher Max Fried (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a blister on his left index finger and recalled starter Bryse Wilson from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Wilson started the game on Tuesday against Milwaukee. Fried left his start on Monday against the Brew Crew after […]

Matt Carpenter Lands On Injured List Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals placed third baseman Matt Carpenter (foot) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right foot contusion and called up rookie infielder Edmundo Sosa from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Carpenter fouled a pitch off his foot on Monday and left the game early. He's been one of the […]

Hunter Pence Back From Injured List

The Texas Rangers activated outfielder Hunter Pence (groin) from the injured list on Tuesday, and he was hitting third as the designated hitter in his return against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Alex Young. Outfielder Willie Calhoun was sent to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. The 36-year-old Pence was named an All-Star and will return to […]

Max Scherzer Plays Catch Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) played some catch in the outfield on Tuesday and could be activated from the injured list as soon as this Saturday. The All-Star ace looks to be making good progress, but the Nationals may be a bit more cautious with their dominant right-hander. The 34-year-old is 9-5 on […]

Royals In Sell Mode As Deadline Approaches

The Kansas City Royals, who traded catcher Martin Maldonado to the Cubs on Monday, are in sell mode with the July 31 trade deadline approaching. According to a source, the focus will be on moving outfielder Billy Hamilton, reliever Jake Diekman, first baseman Lucas Duda and closer Ian Kennedy. Hamilton and Kennedy are the bigger […]

Scooter Gennett Sitting Out Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. The Reds are being cautious with Gennett after he missed the majority of the first half of the season due to a serious groin injury. Derek Dietrich is at the keystone and is hitting fifth against Cubs right-handed starter Alec Mills. […]

Trevor Larnach Promoted To Double-A

The Minnesota Twins promoted outfield prospect Trevor Larnach, the team's No. 4 prospect, from High-A Fort Myers to Double-A Pensacola on Tuesday. The 22-year-old corner outfielder leads the Florida State League with a .316 average, .842 OPS and 26 doubles on the year. He was also ranked second with a .382 on-base percentage and his […]

Welington Castillo Activated Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox activated catcher Welington Castillo (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned catcher Zack Collins to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The 32-year-old Castillo has been out since June 18 and was hitting just .196 (21-for-107) with five home runs and 15 RBI in 34 games before his […]

Ryan Brasier Sent Down

The Boston Red Sox optioned relief pitcher Ryan Brasier to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday and called up pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez from Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Brasier has struggled big time after excelling in a late-inning role in 2018, as he's 2-3 on the season with a 4.24 ERA. He gave up three earned runs […]

Cardinals Open To Trading Carlos Martinez

The St. Louis Cardinals are "open" to trading closer Carlos Martinez. The Cardinals would also be willing to consider trading young outfielders such as Lane Thomas and Tyler O'Neill, who has been hot of late. C-Mart has adapted well to a relief role with the Cardinals and has a nice 2.18 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, five […]

No Structural Damage For Zack Wheeler

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler's (shoulder) MRI exam on Monday didn't show any structural damage, and he's just dealing with a shoulder impingement that he has dealt with in the past. Wheeler said he began feeling it halfway through his start against the Yankees and the entire outing against the Phillies. The right-hander […]

Jesse Winker Back In Lineup Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) is back in the starting lineup in the leadoff spot and is playing left field on Tuesday against Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills. Winker sat out on Monday but had a pinch-hit single later in the game. The left-handed hitter has hit a mediocre .253/.330/.464 with 13 home runs, […]

Jalen Beeks To Serve As Bulk Guy Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays called up pitcher Jalen Beeks on Tuesday to serve as the bulk pitcher behind opener Ryne Stanek against the division-rival Yankees. Outfielder Guillermo Heredia was optioned to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Beeks has been excellent for the Rays this year, going 5-0 with a 2.79 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and […]

Franklin Barreto Getting His Opportunity

The Oakland Athletics called up infielder Franklin Barreto from the minors in order to give him a real opportunity for regular playing time at second base. The 23-year-old will be the everyday second baseman if he shows that he can produce at the plate. If he struggles, he'll be sent back to the minors. This […]

Curt Casali Leaves With Knee Soreness

Cincinnati Reds catcher Curt Casali (knee) was removed from the game early on Monday with knee soreness. However, he says he had the knee checked out and will play through the injury. The 30-year-old had a solo home run and a strikeout in three plate appearances on Monday night and is batting a very mediocre […]

Mike Montgomery To Enter Royals Rotation

Kansas City Royals pitcher Mike Montgomery, who was acquired from the Cubs on Monday, will go straight into the rotation and make his team debut on Friday against the Indians on the road. The veteran swingman gains some fantasy steam now that he'll be starting games again, but it won't be much on a weak […]

Max Fried Leaves Game Early With Blister

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (finger) left the game early on Monday against the Brewers with a finger blister. He came out before the blister could get worse, but he'll be evaluated again on Tuesday to see if he can make his next start. Fried had given up three hits and no runs while […]

Willson Contreras Goes On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed catcher Willson Contreras (foot) on the injured list on Monday with a strain of the arch on his right foot. The Cubs traded for catcher Martin Maldonado on Monday as a result, and he will split playing time behind the dish with Victor Caratini for however long Contreras is out. It's […]

Ryan Carpenter To Start Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers will call up starting pitcher Ryan Carpenter to make the start on Tuesday against the Indians. The 28-year-old southpaw is 1-5 for Detroit this year with an unsightly 8.36 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 25 K's in 37 2/3 innings over his eight starts at the big league level. It's likely to just […]

Yankees Interested In Robbie Ray

The New York Yankees are among the teams interested in Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray. The Diamondbacks are still in the National League wild-card race, though, so it's no sure bet they'll be sellers up to the deadline. The left-hander can be volatile because of his 4.5 BB/9 in 111 innings over 20 starts, […]

Ender Inciarte Expected To Return For Next Homestand

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) is expected to be activated from the injured list on the upcoming homestand that begins later this week. Inciarte has been out since May 14 and was hitting an ugly .218/.300/.323 with two homers, nine RBI, 13 runs and three stolen bases in 140 […]

Brian Goodwin Expected To Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin (wrist) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Goodwin has been good for the Halos this year, hitting .276/.337/.434 with seven home runs, 39 runs, 25 RBI and three steals in 221 at-bats. However, his playing time will be more […]

Cubs Trade For Martin Maldonado

The Chicago Cubs acquired catcher Martin Maldonado from the Kansas City Royals on Monday in exchange for pitcher Mike Montgomery. With Willson Contreras going on the injured list for Chicago, the Cubs wanted another backstop. He should share time with Victor Caratini as long as Contreras is on the shelf. Maldonado has struggled in his […]

Matt Carpenter Day-To-Day After Leaving Early Monday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) left the game early on Monday after fouling a ball off his right foot, but X-rays came back negative and he's considered day-to-day. Don't be surprised if the 33-year-old sits out a game or two. Carp had a single, run scored and two strikeouts in four plate appearances […]