Mark Vientos Could Return From Injured List on Thursday

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (hamstring) could be activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The Mets will decide on whether to activate Vientos for the series finale against the division-rival Atlanta Braves on Thursday or give him an extra day off after playing in the minor […]

Michael McGreevy Heading Back to the Minors

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Wednesday that they optioned right-hander Michael McGreevy to Triple-A Memphis and recalled right-hander Matt Svanson from Memphis in a corresponding move. McGreevy, the team's No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been used as a spot starter for the Cardinals in recent weeks. The 24-year-old had his worst start […]

Jordan Walker Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Appendicitis

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Wednesday that they placed outfielder Jordan Walker (appendix) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 23) with appendicitis and recalled infielder Jose Fermin from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Walker will most likely require an appendectomy, which will probably keep him out of action through the mid-July […]

Michael Harris II Returns to Braves Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (elbow) is back in center field and is hitting eighth in the batting order for Wednesday's contest at Citi Field against the division-rival New York Mets and right-hander Clay Holmes. Harris departed Tuesday's win over the Mets early after being hit by a pitch in the right elbow, but […]

Cody Bellinger Resting on Wednesday Against Reds

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will take a seat for Wednesday's series finale in Cincinnati against the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Trent Grisham will start in center field and bat leadoff for the Yanks against Reds right-hander Brady Singer. Bellinger continues to play regularly for New York despite the recent return of […]

Richie Palacios Pulled Off his Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays infielder/outfielder Richie Palacios (knee) was pulled off his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday while he continues to deal with right-knee soreness, according to The Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. It's been an injury-plagued 2025 season for Palacios, who began the regular season on the injured list due to a fractured finger. The […]

Shane McClanahan Throws Off a Mound

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) posted a video on his Instagram account of him throwing off a mound, according to Bally Sports' Ryan Bass. McClanahan was shut down briefly earlier this month due to a setback with the nerve-related issue in his left triceps, and this is the first time that he's thrown […]

Willi Castro Back in Action Against Mariners

Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander George Kirby, playing third base and batting third in the order at Target Field. Castro is back in the lineup after a sore right wrist kept him sidelined for the previous three […]

Wyatt Langford Idle on Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford is getting a breather in Wednesday's contest at Camden Yards against the hosting Baltimore Orioles. Alejandro Osuna will make the start for Texas in left field and will hit out of the nine-hole against Orioles rookie right-hander Brandon Young, who will be making just his third major-league start. Langford went […]

Jordan Westburg Returning to Orioles Lineup

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (finger) is back at third base and is hitting out of the two-hole for Wednesday's contest in Baltimore against the visiting Texas Rangers and right-hander Jacob deGrom at Camden Yards. Westburg will be returning to the lineup for the first time since spraining his left index finger while sliding last […]

Alex Bregman Unlikely to Return Before All-Star Break

It "looks like" Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) won't be back until after the mid-July All-Star break, according to manager Alex Cora. There was some hope that Bregman would be back to close out the first half of the 2025 season, but the Red Sox aren't going to push the 31-year-old veteran, […]

Kutter Crawford to Have Wrist Surgery, "Most Likely" Done for the Year

Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford (wrist) will undergo surgery on his right wrist, according to manager Alex Cora, and he is "most likely" to miss the rest of the season. Crawford will end up missing the entire 2025 campaign after initially beginning the regular season on the injured list with a right-knee injury that […]

Luis Robert Jr. Injures his Hamstring on Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) was pulled early from Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with left-hamstring tightness. Austin Slater pinch hit for Robert in the bottom of the first inning, so Robert must have tweaked his hamstring on defense in the top of the first frame. The White Sox […]

Brandon Young Called Up to Start on Wednesday

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday that they recalled right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo to Norfolk in a corresponding move. Young, the team's No. 19 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will make his third MLB start and toe the rubber against the visiting Texas Rangers on Wednesday at […]

Josh Bell Getting a Day Off

Washington Nationals first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell will start Wednesday's series finale against the San Diego Padres on the bench at Petco Park. James Wood will serve as the DH and hit second, with Alex Call starting in left field and batting sixth against Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta. Bell still has plenty of pop, but […]

Ryan Bergert Placed on 15-Day Injured List With Forearm Contusion

The San Diego Padres announced on Wednesday that they placed rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert (forearm) on the 15-day injured list with a right-forearm contusion and recalled right-hander Sean Reynolds from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Bergert will now miss at least the next several weeks after he was hit by a comebacker in […]

Xander Bogaerts Scratched With Shoulder Soreness

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) has been scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals at Petco Park with left-shoulder soreness, according to 97.3 The Fan's Sammy Levitt. Jose Iglesias will now slide over to shortstop and bat sixth, with Tyler Wade playing second base and hitting eighth […]

Logan O'Hoppe Resting Against Boston

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe will retreat to the bench for Wednesday's series finale at Angel Stadium against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Travis d'Arnaud will do the catching for left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and will hit sixth versus Red Sox right-hander Richard Fitts. O'Hoppe gets the day off in a matinee game after catching […]

Zach Neto Not Playing on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox, but The Athletic's Sam Blum reports that he's listed as available. Neto said that he was getting an MRI exam on Wednesday on his surgically-repaired right shoulder after he reinjured it on […]

Robert Suarez's Suspension Reduced to Two Games

San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez will drop his appeal after his suspension for hitting Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was reduced to two games, league sources tell The Athletic's Dennis Lin. Suarez initially received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine from MLB last Friday after he was ejected on Thursday night […]

Jake Cronenworth Sitting Against Southpaw

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth will start Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals on the bench with a left-hander on the bump. Jose Iglesias will start at the keystone and hit seventh against Nationals southpaw MacKenzie Gore. Cronenworth will get his first day off since May 23 against a tough lefty. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hitting Cleanup Against Nationals

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is starting in right field and is batting cleanup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals and left-hander MacKenzie Gore at Petco Park. With Tatis moving out of the cleanup spot for the first time all season, first baseman Luis Arraez will shift to the leadoff […]

Roman Anthony Out Against a Lefty

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony will head to the bench with a left-hander on the mound in Wednesday's series finale against the hosting Los Angeles Angels and southpaw Yusei Kikuchi. Left-handed-hitting second baseman David Hamilton will also take a seat. Wilyer Abreu is starting in right field and batting fifth, Rob Refsnyder is […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Resting Versus Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is absent from the team's lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers on the road. Jared Triolo will take over at third and will hit seventh against Brewers rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski. Hayes will put his current five-game hitting streak on hold for a rest day. […]

Oneil Cruz Dropped to Fifth in Batting Order

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is being dropped to fifth in the batting order for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers and rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski. It comes after Cruz was pulled from Tuesday's loss after not running out a double-play grounder in the seventh inning. Cruz claims he lost track of the […]

William Contreras Idle in Series Finale

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is sitting out of the series finale on Wednesday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field. Eric Haase will do the catching for rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski and will bat in the nine-hole against Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. Contreras will get a breather against a tough pitcher after […]

Eugenio Suarez Out Again in Series Finale

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) continues to sit out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the hosting Chicago White Sox after he was hit in the right hand by a pitch in Monday's victory in Chicago. Suarez underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday and is expected to miss a couple […]

Josh Naylor Back in Wednesday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (shoulder) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup for Wednesday's series finale in Chicago against the White Sox and right-hander Sean Burke. Naylor injured his right shoulder on a swing in Monday's win over the White Sox and was then scratched from Tuesday's lineup as a result. […]

Travis Hunter Impressing With his Endless Motor

Jacksonville Jaguars players and coaches have been impressed by rookie first-round wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter's endless motor, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence saying he can run all day. Hunter's ball skills and football IQ have also stood out during offseason workouts, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco. The second overall pick in this year's NFL draft […]

Cam Ward Already Emerging as a Leader

ESPN's Turron Davenport writes that Tennessee Titans rookie first-round quarterback Cam Ward is already emerging as a leader heading into his first season in the NFL. Ward organized a group of rookie receivers to come into the building at 5 am for film study and hasn't been hesitant to tell a veteran wideout how he […]