David Robertson Back To Playing Catch

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) played catch on Tuesday for the first time since going on the injured list in mid-April with a sore elbow. There remains no timetable for Robertson to return, but he's been a bust for the Phillies and fantasy owners after signing a two-year, $23 million deal in January. […]

Roman Quinn Could Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said that outfielder Roman Quinn (groin) could return from the injured list this weekend against the Braves. Quinn has been out since April 25 and had three hits in 25 at-bats (.120) before going on the IL. He'll likely serve as a reserve outfielder for the Phillies and will only […]

Steve Cishek Won't Be Out Long

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Steve Cishek (knee) thinks he'll only miss one or two games after he was carted off the field before the game on Wednesday after he was hit by a ball during batting practice while playing catch. He was diagnosed with a deep bruise inside his right knee. Cishek has a 3.21 […]

Joe Biagini Serving As Closer With Ken Giles Out

The Toronto Blue Jays placed closer Ken Giles (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right elbow inflammation. Right-hander Joe Biagini will serve as the closer in Giles' absence. Pitcher Jordan Romano was called up from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Giles hadn't pitched since June 5. The hard-throwing right-hander has a […]

Three Boston Pitchers To Make Their Return Soon

Boston Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson (elbow) will be activated from the injured list on Friday. Hector Velazquez (back) started his rehab assignment on Thursday. Knuckleballer Steven Wright's knee is feeling great and he's on track to return when he's eligible on June 25 after serving a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. All three pitchers are […]

Collin McHugh Expected To Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Houston Astros pitcher Collin McHugh (elbow) is expected to start a minor league rehab assignment this weekend after he threw a high-intensity bullpen session on Tuesday. McHugh has been out since May 21 and had a rough 6.04 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 48 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings in eight starts and two relief outings […]

Matt Bush Could Return Soon

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush (elbow) could join the bullpen before the end of the month after having surgery late last season for an elbow injury. He has completed his recovery in Arizona and is now pitching for Double-A Frisco. "He’s going to be soon," manager Chris Woodward said. "He’s not that far away. […]

Twins Still Using Multiple Pitchers For Ninth Inning

The Minnesota Twins continue to use a revolving door in the ninth inning in save situations, and manager Rocco Baldelli thinks that approach works best for his team. Five Twins pitchers have at least one save this season and right-hander Trevor May earned his first save on Tuesday against the Mariners. Blake Parker leads the […]

Eric Skoglund Makes First Start In Minors

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Eric Skoglund, who is serving an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, allowed six hits and two runs in 5 2/3 innings for Double-A Northwest Arkansas in his first rehab start on Tuesday. The 26-year-old left-hander could become a rotation option for the Royals in the second half of the season. […]

Brandon Nimmo Continues Rehab At Triple-A

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck), who is recovering from a bulging disc in his neck that he suffered on April 14, doesn't have a hit in his first 10 plate appearances during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse, but he's walked four times, scored three runs and stolen a base. The first-round pick […]

Mets Being Cautious With Robinson Cano

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) is being brought along slowly during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse. He played five innings on Tuesday and will hit the nine-inning mark soon. The 36-year-old was 3-for-3 with two doubles on Tuesday and is expected to remain with Syracuse into the weekend. He'll need to […]

Craig Kimbrel Throws Live BP Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel threw 24 pitches of live batting practice on Thursday and will have "at least one more" live batting practice session. President Theo Epstein was careful not to say what he expects of Kimbrel next on the schedule. The plan is a "rough draft" that will go off of how […]

J.C. Ramirez Feels Good After Wednesday Outing

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher J.C. Ramirez (elbow) threw 84 pitches at Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday and reported feeling good, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The Angels have yet to decide if Ramirez will return to the team as a starter or reliever, and he's out of minor league options. The longest the Angels […]

Andrelton Simmons Expected Back In June

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said on Thursday that he expects shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) to be back sometime this month, which would be only five or six weeks after he suffered a Grade 3 left ankle sprain. He's been running, taking ground balls and batting practice while he rehabs. Ausmus said Simmons is […]

Jose Urena Might Not Need Long Layoff

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena (back), who was put on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with lower back tightness, might only need to miss a start or two. Manager Don Mattingly said the team didn't think Urena would need to miss any time at all before finally putting him on the injured list. […]

Mitch Moreland Hasn't Started Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (quadriceps) has yet to resume baseball activities since landing on the injured list. Moreland has been on the injured list twice of late and has played in just one game -- when he injured his quad -- since May 25. Moreland has notable left-handed power (13 homers, 24 […]

Steve Pearce Starting Rehab Assignment Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce (back) will start his rehab assignment on Friday with Single-A Lowell. He's been on the injured list with a lower back strain since June 1 but swung a bat on Wednesday and is progressing well. Pearce could rejoin the team by the end of their upcoming six-day road […]

Tyson Ross' Throwing Program On Hold

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyson Ross (elbow, neck) has put his throwing program on hold after dealing with a stiff neck. Manager Ron Gardenhire said that Ross could resume throwing in probably five days. Ross has been out since May 12 with ulnar neuritis in his right elbow and doesn't have a timetable for a […]

No Structural Damage For Ryon Healy

An MRI exam and bone scan on Seattle Mariners third baseman Ryon Healy (back) revealed no structural damage. The team is hoping that he can resume baseball activities in the next week. Healy has been out since May 21 and has been slow to recover from lower back inflammation. He was hitting just .237 before […]

Hunter Strickland Suffers Setback

Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland (lat) felt soreness while throwing his live batting practice session on Sunday and is putting his throwing program on hold for a few days. Manager Scott Servais called it a setback. Strickland has been out basically the entire season, so this is frustrating to his fantasy owners, but at least […]

Alex Cobb's Season Is Over

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that starting pitcher Alex Cobb (hip) will undergo season-ending hip surgery this week. Cobb signed a four-year, $57 million deal 15 months ago but started the season on the injured list with groin soreness and went back on the IL twice with a lumbar strain in his back. […]

Trevor Williams Making Rehab Start Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. He's been out since May 16 with a right side strain, but he was able to throw 64 pitches during a simulated game last weekend and will try to throw 90-plus pitches on Thursday. If his rehab outing […]

Sean Newcomb To Start Saturday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb will return to the starting rotation in place of Kevin Gausman (foot) and pitch against the Phillies on Saturday. Newcomb pitched 4 2/3 solid innings in relief of an ineffective Gausman on Monday against the Pirates. However, Saturday's start might just be a spot start for Newcomb with Dallas Keuchel […]

Dallas Keuchel To Pitch In Minors Saturday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel will pitch for Double-A Mississippi on Saturday, which would line him up to make his debut with the Braves on June 21 at the Nationals. Keuchel tossed seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts for High-A Rome in his first minor league start, so the Braves should feel comfortable activating […]

Justin Verlander Giving Up Long Balls Frequently

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander allowed three solo home runs on Wednesday and has allowed 17 all year. Only three starters have allowed more homers than Verlander this year. He gave up 28 last year in his first with Houston and is on pace to break his career high of 30 in a season. […]

Yordan Alvarez Is Up For The Long Haul

Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch have said that outfield prospect Yordan Alvarez is up for the long haul after being called up recently. Neither Tony Kemp nor Tyler White will see consistent playing time in either left field or at designated hitter with Alvarez around. White is only around because […]

Jose Altuve Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring, knee) could begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend, although the destination has not been determined. Altuve will require more than one or two games this time around after injuring his calf on his last rehab assignment. Houston would like to see him play in back-to-back games […]

George Springer Might Start Rehab Assignment During Road Trip

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (hamstring) may not start his rehab assignment until during the team's upcoming seven-game road trip. Outfielder Myles Straw will be in danger of being sent back to the minors whenever Springer is ready to return. Springer can do it all and was among the league leaders in several categories before […]

Dellin Betances Dealing With Lat Strain

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (lat) is rehabbing a "low-grade" right lat sprain and has been shut down for a couple of weeks. The Yankees still expect Betances to have a big role in their bullpen in the second half of the season, but it's looking like he might not be back with […]

No Timetable For Caleb Smith's Return

There remains no timetable for Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith's (hip) return. He's been prescribed therapy and rest while he deals with left hip inflammation. The 27-year-old left-hander has been one of the Marlins best pitchers this year, going 3-4 with a 3.41 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 82 strikeouts in 66 innings over his […]