Diamondbacks Could Move Josh Naylor at the Trade Deadline

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand speculates that the Arizona Diamondbacks could look to move first baseman Josh Naylor at this year's July 31 trade deadline with the 27-year-old set to reach free agency after this season. Third baseman Eugenio Suarez could be another trade candidate. A number of teams could use a big corner-infield bat this summer, […]

Brett Baty Could Land on Injured List

The New York Mets are considering an injured list stint for infielder Brett Baty (groin), who missed his second straight game in Wednesday's loss to the Atlanta Braves with a groin injury, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Baty is making progress, but slower than the Mets had hoped. They are likely to make a decision […]

Corbin Carroll Injures Hand on Wednesday, X-Rays Come Back Negative

Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit on the right hand by a pitch in the eighth inning, but MLB.com's Steve Gilbert report that X-rays came back negative. Before departing the eventual 8-1 loss at the Rogers Centre, Carroll went 1-for-3 […]

Jonny Farmelo Back on Injured List With Stress Reaction in his Rib

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Jonny Farmelo (rib) returned from a torn ACL just several weeks ago but is now headed back to the minor-league injured list after suffering a stress reaction in his rib from swinging the bat, according to Seattle Sports' Cameron Van Til. Farmelo, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is […]

Jurickson Profar Picks Up Another Two Hits in Second Rehab Game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar recorded two hits for the second straight day in his second minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday while serving as the designated hitter and leadoff man for the Stripers in a 9-3 loss to Triple-A Charlotte. Profar went 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in his first […]

Zack Gelof Steals Two Bags in First Rehab Game

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (hand, ribs) went 0-for-1 with two walks, two stolen bases and two runs scored in his first minor-league rehab game on Tuesday night with Triple-A Las Vegas as the designated hitter and leadoff man for the Aviators in a 7-0 shutout win over Triple-A Sugar Land. Gelof is getting closer […]

Jordan Hicks to Throw Live Batting Practice on Thursday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Jordan Hicks (toe), who is currently on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right big toe, is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Thursday. "I'm not sure what's next for him. If anything a rehab assignment and then hopefully he'll be with us," manager Alex Cora […]

Cody Bradford Could Return in Early July

The Dallas Morning News' Cody Bradford says that Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford (elbow) could return from the injured list in early July. Bradford has yet to pitch in 2025 due to a sprained left elbow, but he's apparently making progress and could rejoin the big-league roster before the All-Star break in mid-July. The 27-year-old […]

Aaron Nola's Ankle Injury is Behind Him

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson thinks that right-hander Aaron Nola's (ribs) ankle sprain is behind him and he is now focused on his rib injury. Nola initially landed on the 15-day injured list with a right-ankle sprain, but now he's primarily focused on rehabbing a stress reaction in his right rib cage. The 32-year-old veteran […]

Cole Ragans to be Re-Evaluated in Two Weeks

A second opinion that Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (shoulder) received on Tuesday confirmed his initial diagnosis of a left rotator-cuff strain, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers. Ragans will be shut down from throwing for four weeks from when he initially injured his shoulder, which means he has roughly two weeks to go. The […]

Lawrence Butler on the Bench on Wednesday

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler is resting on Wednesday in Sacramento against the visiting Houston Astros with a left-handed pitcher on the bump. Brent Rooker is starting in right field and is hitting third, while Max Schuemann is in left field and serving as the leadoff man against Astros left-hander Framber Valdez. The 24-year-old Butler should […]

Patrick Bailey Reinstated and Starting on Wednesday

The San Francisco Giants reinstated catcher Patrick Bailey (neck) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned catcher Logan Porter to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Shayna Rubin. Bailey is right back in San Fran's starting lineup on Wednesday night against the visiting Cleveland Guardians and left-hander […]

Brewers-Cubs Postponed on Wednesday

Wednesday's game featuring the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to inclement weather, according to Watch Marquee's Taylor McGregor. The contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Aug. 18. Fantasy managers should be removing any players from these two teams that may have been […]

Cardinals-White Sox Postponed on Wednesday

Wednesday's contest between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago has been postponed due to rain, according to SI.com's Jack Ankony. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday at 1:10 pm CT, with the second game starting 30-45 minutes after the conclusion of […]

Jorge Soler, Christian Moore Sitting on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler and rookie second baseman Christian Moore will both take Wednesday's game off against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Luis Rengifo is making the start in right field and will hit sixth, while Scott Kingery starts at the keystone and bats eighth versus Yankees left-hander Ryan Yarbrough. Soler […]

Alex Call on the Bench Again

Washington Nationals outfielder Alex Call is on the bench again on Wednesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park. He'll take a seat again in favor of rookie Daylen Lile, who is starting in right field and batting seventh against Rockies right-hander German Marquez. At least for the time being, the Nationals are choosing […]

Otto Kemp Takes a Seat Against Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies rookie infielder Otto Kemp will take a seat on the bench for the start of Wednesday's contest against the division-rival Miami Marlins. Edmundo Sosa is starting at the hot corner and is batting eighth against Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Adam Mazur. This will be Kemp's first time sitting out since he was called […]

Pirates Call Up Billy Cook

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Wednesday that they recalled outfield prospect Billy Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis and placed outfielder Bryan Reynolds on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Cook, the team's No. 18 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was initially scheduled to start in center field and bat ninth against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal […]

Pirates-Tigers Postponed on Wednesday

The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers on Wednesday at Comerica Park has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather in the Detroit area. The contest will be made up on Thursday as the second game of a split doubleheader, according to the Tigers. Left-hander Andrew Heaney was scheduled to toe the rubber […]

Oneil Cruz Out on Wednesday Against Lefty

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game at Comerica Park against a tough left-hander. Outfield prospect Billy Cook will make the start in center field and hit ninth against Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal after being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. Cruz could use the day off after going 10-for-50 […]

Max Meyer to Visit With Hip Specialist

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer (hip) said on Wednesday that he will visit with a hip specialist. The news comes after Meyer was seen throwing before Monday's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies, but he must not have felt great after that. He is recovering from a left-hip impingement, with his last start for Miami […]

Cal Quantrill Deals With Cramping on Tuesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill (hamstring) dealt with some cramping in his left hamstring during his start on Tuesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies, according to manager Clayton McCullough. The good news is the team doesn't expect any lingering effects, and Quantrill should be ready to make his next start next Tuesday against the San […]

Jesus Sanchez, Kyle Stowers Sitting Against Southpaw

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez and Kyle Stowers will head to the bench on Wednesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies with a lefty on the mound. Heriberto Hernandez is starting in right field and batting cleanup, while Javier Sanoja is in left field and hitting ninth against Phillies lefty Ranger Suarez. It's the second straight […]

Dane Myers Back in Marlins Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (elbow) is back in center field and is hitting sixth for Wednesday's game against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez. Myer was hit by a pitch on his left elbow and left the game early on Monday before sitting out the second game of the series on Tuesday. […]

JT Brubaker Reinstated From Injured List

The New York Yankees reinstated right-hander JT Brubaker (ribs) from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday before their game at Yankee Stadium against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Brubaker will be making his season and team debut in pinstripes when he gets into a game after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates last March. The […]

Luke Weaver Could Skip Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Luke Weaver (hamstring) threw a live batting practice session at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, and manager Aaron Boone said it's possible that Weaver could skip a minor-league rehab assignment. Weaver strained his left hamstring on June 3 and was given a timetable of four to six weeks, but he has […]

Giancarlo Stanton, DJ LeMahieu Sitting on Wednesday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton and infielder DJ LeMahieu are both out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Outfielder Jasson Dominguez is serving as the DH and batting eighth, while Oswald Peraza makes the start at second base and is hitting in the nine-hole against Angels […]

Ben Rice Starting Behind the Plate on Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Ben Rice is making his first start of the year at catcher on Wednesday and will bat sixth against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jack Kochanowicz. Rice has only appeared in seven games at the big-league level behind the plate, with this being his first career start. […]

Pavin Smith, Alek Thomas Sitting Against Lefty

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielders Pavin Smith and Alek Thomas are both out on Wednesday against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays with a left-handed pitcher on the mound. Randal Grichuk is serving as the designated hitter and will bat sixth, while rookie Tim Tawa is starting in center field and batting eighth against Blue Jays left-hander Eric […]

Gabriel Moreno Out Again on Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (hand) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the hosting Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. Jose Herrera is doing the catching for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and will bat ninth against Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer. Moreno is dealing with right-hand soreness and will miss […]