Ha-Seong Kim Day-To-Day With Jammed Toe

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (toe) is day-to-day with a jammed right big toe after he kicked a water cooler on Friday that he thought was empty in the dugout stairwell. "I take full responsibility of the play I made and then also the mistake I made," Kim said. "In the future that's not […]

Joey Meneses Goes Deep Twice In Loss To Rangers

Washington Nationals first baseman Joey Meneses provided all of the team's runs in the 7-2 loss to the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday, going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs while serving as the designated hitter. Meneses isn't really known for his power, as the two homers brought his season total to four, and the […]

Abner Uribe Called Up By Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers called up right-handed pitching prospect Abner Uribe from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday. He's listed as the team's No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and will get his first taste of the majors after sporting an impressive 1.96 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, seven saves, 16 walks and 41 strikeouts in 23 innings over 22 […]

George Springer Goes On Paternity List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder George Springer on the paternity list on Saturday and recalled outfielder Nathan Lukes from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Springer will miss the final two games of the first half of the season, but he'll be ready to roll next Friday for the start of the second half. […]

Cubs Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 6) with a left-heel contusion on Saturday and recalled infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Swanson will go on the shelf to close out the first half of the season after injuring his heel on […]

Austin Hays Returns To Lineup Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hip) is back in the starting lineup to face the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Sonny Gray on Saturday. Hays is starting in left field and hitting fifth in the batting order. It will be his first game action after sitting out the last five games due to a bruised left […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Embracing Offseason Hype

Detroit Lions Pro Bowl wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is embracing the offseason hype surrounding the Lions after they narrowly missed the playoffs in 2022. Detroit is the betting favorite to win the NFC North in 2023 after finishing 9-8 last year and winning eight of their final 10 games. The 23-year-old had 106 catches […]

Rhamondre Stevenson The Clear-Cut Lead Back

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is the team's clear-cut lead back heading into training camp later this month. If the Patriots don't add another back after parting ways with James Robinson, Ty Montgomery would likely slot in as the third-down back with solid instincts and versatility to become a safety blanket in the […]

Jordan Montgomery Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jordan Montgomery (hamstring) left his start early on Friday against the Chicago White Sox due to a right-hamstring injury, according to the team. Montgomery made it through 4 1/3 frames, allowing an earned run on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out five to […]

Tyler Glasnow Leaves Early Due To Hand Cramping

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow left his start early on Friday against the visiting Atlanta Braves due to cramping in his left, non-throwing hand. It's something that he has dealt with in the past, but it's nothing serious. Before departing early, Glasnow allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits (one homer) while walking […]

Jose Urquidy To Face Hitters Sunday

Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy (shoulder) will face live hitters again on Sunday in a batting practice session. Urquidy also faced live hitters on Tuesday, so the 28-year-old starter is getting closer to being cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment. He's been sidelined since May 1 with right-shoulder inflammation, so Urquidy is probably going to […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Goes Back On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) back on the 10-day injured list on Friday and recalled right-hander Cody Bolton from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Hayes just returned from a short stint on the 10-day injured list due to lower-back inflammation on Thursday and went 0-for-3 with a walk and two […]

Pirates Place Andrew McCutchen On 10-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (elbow) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 6) on Friday and also recalled first baseman Ji Man Choi (Achilles) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. To make room for Choi on the 40-man roster, the Bucs activated left-hander Rob Zastryzny (forearm) from […]

Corbin Carroll Back In The Lineup Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (shoulder) is right back in the team's lineup on Friday to start a series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and veteran left-hander Rich Hill. Carroll is starting in center field and batting second in the lineup. The 22-year-old missed three starts last weekend due to a right-shoulder injury and then […]

Jo Adell Starting In Center Field

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is making the start in center field and batting fifth in the lineup on Friday against right-hander Tony Gonsolin and the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's Adell's second straight start since being called up earlier this week. He's only played in three games this year, but he's gone 3-for-8 with […]

Anthony Rendon Remains Out Against Dodgers

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (shin) is missing from the team's starting lineup again on Friday for the series opener against the crosstown Los Angeles Dodgers. Mike Moustakas will make the start at the hot corner and bat sixth in the lineup against Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin. Rendon fouled a ball off his […]

Adam Wainwright Receives Injection In Shoulder

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright (shoulder) had an injection in his right shoulder after arriving home to St. Louis, and he will be shut down from throwing for a bit to let it heal. Wainwright was placed on the injured list on Thursday with right-shoulder inflammation and probably won't return to the Cardinals' starting […]

Yordan Alvarez Takes On-Field Batting Practice

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) hit on the field on Friday at Minute Maid Park and could face right-hander Jose Urquidy (shoulder) in a live batting practice session on Sunday. He will continue to work out with the team's coaching staff in Seattle during next week's All-Star break. Alvarez has been on the […]

Andrew Painter Experiencing More Elbow Discomfort

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter (elbow) is undergoing tests for right-elbow discomfort. Manager Rob Thomson said he couldn't reveal the specific testing and isn't sure when the results will be available. Painter dealt with some elbow stiffness earlier this week but managed to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. The 20-year-old right-hander obviously didn't […]

Ezequiel Tovar Hitting Leadoff Against Giants

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is starting at shortstop and batting in the leadoff spot on Friday against the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Ross Stripling. Tovar continues to rise up the Rockies' lineup while going 22-for-67 (.328) with three home runs, two doubles, a triple, 14 RBI, a stolen base and 11 runs scored […]

Jake Bauers Goes On Injured List, Franchy Cordero Called Up

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Jake Bauers (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 6) on Friday with a left rotator-cuff contusion and recalled infielder/outfielder Franchy Cordero from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. It's unknown how long Bauers will be out after injuring his left shoulder while diving for a ball […]

Carlos Rodon Activated, Nestor Cortes Moved To 60-Day IL

The New York Yankees officially activated left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and transferred left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Rodon will make his long-awaited debut for the Yankees on Friday against the visiting Chicago Cubs. An All-Star the last two years with […]

Tigers Plan To Activate Riley Greene Saturday

The Detroit Tigers plan is to activate outfielder Riley Greene (leg) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Greene is expected to serve as the designated hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman. The 22-year-old will be returning from a five-week absence due to a stress reaction […]

Tyler Stephenson Absent From Friday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson will take a day off on Friday with the team facing the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers to start a three-game series before next week's All-Star break. With Stephenson sitting, Luke Maile will handle the catching duties while batting in the nine-hole against Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. Stephenson has been hot at […]

Bo Naylor Given A Rest Day

Cleveland Guardians catching prospect Bo Naylor will take the day off on Friday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. The Guardians will give the young backstop a breather after a rough start in 2023. Naylor played in his first five MLB games in 2022, and in his next 14 games this year, he's gone just […]

Ryan Noda Returns From Illness

Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda (illness) is feeling better on Friday and is starting at first base and batting third in the lineup against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander Brennan Bernardino. Noda only ended up missing one game on Thursday due to a stomach illness. The 27-year-old left-handed hitter is currently on a […]

Sam Long Serving As Opener Against Boston

Oakland Athletics left-hander Sam Long will serve as the opener on Friday against the Boston Red Sox, with right-hander Luis Medina working as the bulk reliever. It will be Long's first start of the season and only the 12th of his career in three MLB seasons. He's been decent for Oakland in 25 appearances out […]

Dansby Swanson Still Sidelined Friday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) remains out of the starting lineup against the New York Yankees in the Bronx on Friday. Nico Hoerner is starting at short and batting leadoff, while Christopher Morel will draw the start at the keystone and hit fifth against Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon, who is making his 2023 debut. […]

Luke Raley Sitting Against Right-Hander

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Atlanta Braves. The left-handed hitter is typically in the team's starting lineup against right-handed pitchers, but he'll find himself on the bench to start this contest against Braves righty Charlie Morton. Outfielder Harold Ramirez is serving as the […]

Johnny Cueto To Rejoin Fish After All-Star Break

Miami Marlins right-hander Johnny Cueto (biceps) will return from the 60-day injured list after the All-Star break next week, with his time up on his minor-league rehab assignment. His role has yet to be determined, but he could take the rotation spot of rookie Eury Perez, who is being sent to the minors on Friday. […]