Brendan McKay To Start First Game Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays two-way prospect Brendan McKay will serve as the team's 26th man and start the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Orioles. McKay, the team's No. 2 prospect and No. 23 overall per MLB Pipeline, has a 2.45 ERA with six strikeouts and one walk in 11 innings over his […]

J.C. Ramirez Close To A Return?

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher J.C. Ramirez (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, is close to making his season debut with the Angels. Ramirez made his second start for Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday and allowed five hits and three earned runs while striking out three and walking two in six innings for […]

Yadier Molina Could Miss Three Weeks

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that catcher Yadier Molina (thumb) could miss three weeks with a strained thumb. Molina doesn't have a set timetable, but he'll need at least 10 days to recover and heal. Matt Wieters will be the primary backstop with Molina out and is worth picking up in NL-only and […]

Cardinals Expected To Pursue Will Smith

The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to pursue San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith as the trade deadline approaches. The Cardinals were engaged in serious discussions with the Giants about Smith in the offseason, according to sources. St. Louis is two games out of first place and is looking to make the playoffs for the […]

Sergio Romo, Starlin Castro, Others Could Be Dealt

Miami Marlins closer Sergio Romo, second baseman Starlin Castro, first baseman Neil Walker and outfielder Curtis Granderson could all be moved by the July 31 trade deadline this month. The Marlins will clearly be sellers this summer. Romo, a 12-year veteran, has converted 16 of his 17 save chances and could be a useful setup […]

Carlos Correa, Aledmys Diaz To Begin Rehab Assignments

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (ribs) and infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) are expected to begin minor league rehab assignments next week. Diaz is a couple days ahead of Correa. Correa has struggled to stay healthy the last two years, but he's a high-end fantasy shortstop when he's on the field. His owners will hope he […]

Brad Peacock Expected To Start Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (shoulder) rejoined the team after throwing two innings in a rehab start for Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday and is expected to return from the injured list to start against the Angels on Monday. Peacock tossed two hitless innings while walking one and striking out four and will be […]

Kyle Freeland Expected To Start Saturday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque to start on Saturday against the Reds. He was optioned to the minors on May 31 with a 2-6 record, 7.13 ERA and 16 home runs given up in 59 1/3 innings. Freeland also went 0-4 with an 8.80 ERA at […]

Brandon Lowe Won't Return This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (shin) is not expected to return from the injured list this weekend. Lowe was hoping to return when eligible on Saturday, but it looks like he won't make it back until next week now. Lowe was named an All-Star in 2019 and is hitting an impressive .276/.339/.523 with […]

Gio Gonzalez Makes Rehab Appearance

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (arm) allowed four hits and two earned runs while walking none and striking out two in two innings of his rehab start for High-A Carolina on Wednesday. It was the left-hander's first rehab outing since landing on the injured list on June 1 with dead arm. Gonzalez has been […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Good To Go For Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) said he feels good and is good to go for training camp in a few weeks. He does not expect to start camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list and plans to be full-go on Day 1. "The rehab process has gone really well. Knock on wood. […]

Todd Gurley Says His Knee Is Good

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) said his knee is good as training camp approaches. Gurley sat out offseason workouts due to a knee injury that his trainer confirmed includes an "arthritic component." He could be brought along slowly in training camp and is unlikely to do much in the preseason as the […]

Casey Mize Has Abbreviated Rehab Outing

Detroit Tigers top pitching prospect Casey Mize (shoulder) logged just two-thirds of an inning in his rehab outing for High-A Lakeland on Wednesday. According to two organizational sources, Mize didn't suffer any setbacks and was removed because he had thrown 32 pitches while his fastball sat at 93-95 mph. Mize is baseball's No. 2 prospect, […]

Jose Alvarado Placed On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right oblique strain. The move is retroactive to July 7, but Alvarado has already been ruled out for six to eight weeks. The hard-throwing left-hander is 0-5 in 2019 with a 5.06 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, seven […]

Kyle Freeland Expected To Return This Month

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland is expected to rejoin the team's rotation sometime this month, in the opinion of The Athletic's Nick Groke. The left-hander last pitched in the big leagues on May 30 and was sent down after struggling to the tune of a 7.13 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 49 strikeouts and 25 walks […]

Brad Peacock Starting Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock (shoulder) was set to make a rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday. He's been out since June 28 with pain in his right shoulder. The right-hander will return to a decent 4.13 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 89 K's in 85 innings over 15 starts and two relief […]

Framber Valdez Expected To Start Thursday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez is expected to return to the rotation for the start of the second half and face the Rangers on Thursday. Valdez was hit hard in late June before the Astros sent him down to Triple-A Round Rock for some rest, but he has been solid in good matchups for […]

Brandon Lowe Hoping To Return Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (shin) is aiming to return from the injured list on Saturday when he's first eligible to come back. Lowe, who was named to the All-Star team, went on the injured list on July 2. He will return to an impressive .276/.339/.523 slash line with 16 home runs, 49 […]

Jake Arrieta Scheduled To Pitch This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said that starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (elbow) is still scheduled to pitch this weekend against the Nationals. Arrieta has been pitching with a bone spur in his right elbow and allowed five earned runs in 4 1/3 innings last weekend against the Mets. The veteran right-hander has been bad in […]

Teams Interested In Noah Syndergaard, Zack Wheeler

Multiple teams have contacted the New York Mets about starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard as the trade deadline approaches, but a heavy price will be paid if he is to be moved this month. The Padres and Brewers are among the teams that have inquired about Thor, according to sources. San Diego's plentiful farm system that […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Mackenzie Gore, Bo Bichette And More

We hope you're enjoying this week's short break from Major League contests. The action hasn't stopped completely, though, with the Futures Game taking place on Sunday, a wild Home Run Derby on Monday night and the 2019 Midsummer Classic on Tuesday. There's a little bit of everything for the avid baseball fan. For those playing […]

Byron Buxton, Marwin Gonzalez Activated Saturday

The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) and infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) from the injured list on Saturday and optioned outfielders Jake Cave and LaMonte Wade to Triple-A Rochester in corresponding moves. Buxton missed 13 games and is hitting .266/.324/.527 with 21 doubles, nine home runs and 10 steals. His intriguing mix of power […]

Carlos Gonzalez Put On Waivers

The Chicago Cubs designated outfielder Carlos Gonzalez for assignment on Saturday. If he clears waivers, the Cubs would like for him to go to the minors. CarGo was even worse in Chicago than he was in his brief time in Cleveland, hitting .175/.306/.300 with a homer and three RBI in just 15 games. He's a […]

Brian Johnson Goes On Injured List

Boston Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday "with a non-baseball related medical matter that was discovered during routine testing by the club's medical staff." Pitcher Hector Velazquez (back) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move. Johnson was in the starting rotation after spending 61 […]

Luis Severino Still Not Throwing Off Mound

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) hasn't thrown off a mound yet. Manager Aaron Boone said that Severino's lat is 90 percent healed after undergoing another MRI exam, but he won't throw until he's at 100 percent. The Yankees are playing it very cautious so that the right-hander won't have another setback. Severino […]

Marcell Ozuna Headed To Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals will place outfielder Marcell Ozuna (finger) on the injured list on Saturday after he injured the middle finger on his right hand on Friday while diving back to first base head first on a pickoff attempt. Manager Mike Shildt declined to say if Ozuna had suffered a fracture. It's a big […]

Marcell Ozuna Jams Hand Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (hand) left the game early on Friday after jamming his right hand while diving back to first base during a pickoff attempt. The team's cleanup hitter and potential All-Star was hitless in his two plate appearances before leaving the game. Check back on Saturday to see the severity of […]

Gregory Soto To Start Saturday Against Nationals

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Gregory Soto will be recalled from the minors in order to start against the Nationals on Saturday. Outfielder Victor Reyes will be optioned to Triple-A Toledo in the corresponding move. In five starts this year, Soto has an ugly 8.66 ERA, 1.98 WHIP, 14 strikeouts and 11 walks in 17 2/3 […]

Chris Archer Leaves Start Early Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (hip) left after just four innings against the Brewers on Friday due to left hip discomfort. The 30-year-old allowed three hits and two earned runs while walking two and striking out six in the four innings. He confirmed that his injury came when he struck out in the top […]

Daniel Norris Leaves With Groin Cramping

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris (groin) left his start early on Friday against the Nationals after five innings due to groin cramping. Norris had collided with Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton at third base in the first inning. The left-hander had given up five hits (one homer) and two earned runs while walking one and […]