Kevin Pillar Starting Rehab Assignment On Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Kevin Pillar (back) is scheduled to begin his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Wednesday. Pillar is on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his lower back. The 36-year-old veteran has been out for the last week, but now that he's been cleared to play in minor-league games, he […]

Connor Norby In Midst Of Eight-Game Hitting Streak

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby extended his team-leading hitting streak to eight games by going 2-for-4 with a triple and a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. "Throughout the last week, my process has been really good, but the biggest thing and biggest emphasis they've had with me is […]

Chase Petty To Make Another Start On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Chase Petty is set to make another start this Saturday at home against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Petty was called up from Triple-A Louisville last weekend and made his second career MLB start on Sunday against the Houston Astros on the road, allowing four earned runs on six hits (one homer) […]

Gabriel Moreno Taking A Seat On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno will take the day off in Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Jose Herrera is doing the catching for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and will hit ninth against Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks. Moreno has never hit more than seven home runs in a season, so […]

Jordan Westburg Suffers Setback

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (hamstring) suffered a setback in his recovery from a left-hamstring strain, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Westburg has stopped running and is resting his hamstring before beginning running progressions again. "That was unfortunate news," Hyde said. The good news for the O's is that Ramon Urias (hamstring) was activated from […]

Joey Ortiz Starting On The Bench Again

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz is on the bench again for Wednesday's series finale against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Andruw Monasterio is starting at shortstop and batting eighth against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. Ortiz has been on the bench in two of the last three games against right-handed pitchers. The 26-year-old could continue […]

Derek Carr "Extremely Unlikely" To Make A Comeback

Retired quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder) is "extremely unlikely" to make a comeback in 2026, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The 34-year-old is already making other professional plans. Carr will eventually land on the New Orleans Saints' reserve/retired list, and an unretirement in 2026 would likely trigger an immediate release of his […]

T.J. McFarland Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Athletics placed left-hander T.J. McFarland (groin) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 12) with a left-adductor strain and optioned right-hander Elvis Alvarado to Triple-A Las Vegas, the team announced. The club also reinstated right-hander Michael Otanez (shoulder) from the 15-day IL and recalled right-hander Jason Alexander from Las Vegas. McFarland was pulled […]

TJ Friedl Leaves With Wrist Soreness On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (wrist) left Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the visiting Chicago White Sox early due to right-wrist soreness, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Charlie Goldsmith. X-rays came back negative. Friedl was hit by a pitch in the game and also collided with shortstop Elly De La Cruz before being pulled from the […]

Evan Longoria To Retire As Member Of Rays

Long-time MLB third baseman Evan Longoria is set to officially retire as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays in a ceremony planned for June 7. The 39-year-old last played in 2023 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, when he hit .223/.295/.422 with 11 home runs and 28 RBI in 74 games played, but he had never […]

Logan Gilbert Has Successful Bullpen On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert (elbow) threw around 25 pitches in his first full-fledged bullpen session on Tuesday, according to The Seattle Times' Adam Jude. Gilbert ramped up the intensity for his final handful of pitches and hit 94-plus mph on the radar gun with no discomfort in his right elbow. It's a big step […]

Chris Martin Removed From Tuesday's Outing With "Elbow Tightness"

Texas Rangers right-handed reliever Chris Martin (elbow) left his outing early on Tuesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies with "elbow tightness," according to manager Bruce Bochy. Martin came in for the save opportunity on Tuesday at Globe Life Field with the Rangers up 4-1 and threw just one pitch, giving up a hit, before departing […]

Dodgers Place Roki Sasaki On Injured List With Shoulder Impingement

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that they placed rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right-shoulder impingement and recalled right-hander J.P. Feyereisen from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Whether it's a phantom injury or a real one, we do know that the Japanese 23-year-old hasn't touched […]

Royals Sign Rich Hill To Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent left-hander Rich Hill to a minor-league deal on Tuesday, the club announced. Hill will report to the team's spring training complex in Surprise, Ariz., and is expected to join Triple-A Omaha soon. Despite being 45 years old, the veteran southpaw is giving it another go as he tries to […]

Oneil Cruz Remains Absent Against Mets

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (back) continues to sit out for Tuesday's contest at Citi Field against the hosting New York Mets. Ji Hwan Bae will get the start in center field for the Bucs and will hit eighth against Mets right-hander Kodai Senga. A sore back has now kept Cruz out for a third […]

Tanner Houck To Make His Next Start On Sunday

"As of now," Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that struggling right-hander Tanner Houck will make his next start on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. MassLive's Chris Cotillo writes that there seems to be a little wiggle room for Houck, who has allowed double-digit runs in fewer than three innings in two separate outings […]

Josh Smith Remains Out On Tuesday Against Rockies

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Josh Smith (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field. Corey Seager (hamstring) was officially placed on the 10-day injured list for the second time this year on Tuesday as well, so Ezequiel Duran will make his third straight start at […]

Tyler Fitzgerald, Casey Schmitt Starting Rehab Assignments On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants infielders Tyler Fitzgerald (rib) and Casey Schmitt (oblique) are both starting their minor-league rehab assignments with Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Justice delos Santos. Fitzgerald is at second base and is batting leadoff, while Schmitt is at first base and hitting second for the River Cats. Fitzgerald is recovering from […]

MLB Reinstates Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson From Ineligible List

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that Major League Baseball has reinstated Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and other deceased players from its permanently ineligible list on Tuesday. Rose, MLB's all-time leader in hits, and Jackson were long-time baseball pariahs with their reputations stained by gambling. Rose was banned from baseball in August of 1989 following an […]

Kyle Higashioka Returns From Injured List

The Texas Rangers reinstated catcher Kyle Higashioka (intercostal) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, according to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. The Rangers haven't released their starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Colorado Rockies yet, so fantasy managers will want to check back before throwing Higgy back into their starting lineups. […]

Corey Seager Officially Goes Back On Injured List

The Texas Rangers officially placed shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) back on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right-hamstring strain and reinstated catcher Kyle Higashioka (intercostal) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. This will be the second time this year already that Seager has been on the IL with his hamstring injury. […]

Luke Jackson Optimistic After Taking Line Drive Off His Hand

Texas Rangers closer Luke Jackson's hand is still swollen on Tuesday, but he's very optimistic after taking a comebacker off his hand in Monday's contest against the visiting Colorado Rockies. The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports that Jackson has a decent amount of strength and is squeezing a stress ball after initial X-rays on […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. To See Three Plate Appearances In First Rehab Game

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) will likely get three plate appearances in his first minor-league rehab game on Tuesday night in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. It will allow him to most likely play four to five innings in right field, with the Braves treating it like it's […]

Max Scherzer Now Dealing With Back Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (back, thumb) experienced some back tightness after his last bullpen session and didn't end up throwing on Tuesday in Toronto, according to The Athletic's Mitch Bannon. Scherzer's timeline has changed a bit as a result, but the team is hoping he can throw again this week. The 40-year-old three-time […]

Guardians Place Ben Lively On 15-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Ben Lively (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a right flexor-tendon strain and recalled right-hander Zak Kent from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. Lively was pulled from his start early on Monday night against the Milwaukee Brewers after experiencing forearm inflammation, […]

Roki Sasaki Searching For More Velocity

The Los Angeles Times' Jack Harris writes that Los Angeles Dodgers Japanese rookie right-hander Roki Sasak hasn't hit 99 mph on his fastball since his adrenaline-fueled debut in his MLB debut in Tokyo, Japan, to start the season and has dropped as low as 92-93 mph since then. Sasaki hit 100-plus mph on each of […]

Oswaldo Cabrera Placed On 10-Day Injured List With Fractured Ankle

The New York Yankees announced on Tuesday that they placed infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a left-ankle fracture and reinstated infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. Cabrera suffered the injury while running the bases in Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners and had to […]

Jason Foley To Have Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Jason Foley (shoulder) will have season-ending right-shoulder surgery, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Foley recorded a career-best 28 saves for Detroit while also posting a 3.15 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 46:20 K:BB in 60 relief innings in 2024 in his fourth year in the big leagues. However, he was optioned to […]

Rays Place Yandy Diaz On Restricted List Due To Passport Issue

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Yandy Diaz on the restricted list on Tuesday and recalled infielder Coco Montes from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. With Diaz out on Tuesday against the division-rival Blue Jays in Toronto, second baseman Brandon Lowe is serving as the designated […]

Yordan Alvarez Won't Come Off Injured List On Tuesday

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) will not come off the 10-day injured list to rejoin the starting lineup on Tuesday night against the visiting Kansas City Royals. However, Alvarez is trending in the right direction and is expected to rejoin the club soon, possible for Thursday's series opener […]