Willie Calhoun Likely Headed To The Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Willie Calhoun (quad) tweaked his left quadriceps while running the bases during Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners. He stayed in the game but is set to undergo an MRI and expects to hit the injured list. Calhoun's having his best campaign since 2019 with the bat, slashing .239/.309/.403... Read More

Ross Stripling's Next Rehab Start Coming On Thursday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Ross Stripling (back) is set to throw in a rehab game on Thursday with Single-A San Jose, according to MLB.com. It'll be his third rehab appearance as he tries to work his way back from lower-back tightness that has kept him on the shelf since his last start on May 17.... Read More

Mike Yastrzemski Suffers Hamstring Injury Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski left Wednesday's contest against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning after experiencing left hamstring tightness. According to the SF Giants on NBCS Twitter, he'll undergo an MRI on Thursday, which should provide more information on the severity of the ailment. Yastrzemski is in the midst of a... Read More

Scott McGough Earns Second Save In Five Days

Arizona Diamondback right-hander Scott McGough picked up Wednesday's save when he closed out the 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He pitched the last two innings of the game, allowing no baserunners and striking out four. McGough now has four saves on the season, three of which have come in June to go along with... Read More

Joely Rodriguez Could Return This Week

Boston Red Sox reliever Joely Rodriguez (shoulder) began a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Worcester and is expected to make at least one more rehab appearance, according to MLB.com. If there are no setbacks, the southpaw has a chance to return for the club's series against the Chicago White Sox, which begins on Friday.... Read More

Tanner Houck To Undergo Facial Surgery

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (face) will undergo surgery to have a plate inserted into his face next week, according to MLB.com. The 26-year-old was hit in the face by a comebacker during his last start on Friday and suffered a facial fracture. Over 13 starts, Houck posted a 5.05 ERA (4.23 FIP) with... Read More

Brandon Lowe Feeling Good After Tuesday's Workout

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) resumed baseball activities on Tuesday, participating in some pregame work. Afterwards, the 28-year-old told reporters he was feeling "great." Lowe hasn't been in a game since June 3 after experiencing back stiffness and hitting the injured list. The one-time All-Star hopes to be back before the All-Star... Read More

Ryan Walker Opening On Wednesday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Ryan Walker will start on Wednesday, facing Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Over 16.1 innings, the 27-year-old owns a 1.65 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 15 punchouts. Walker has not pitched more than three innings in any outing this season,... Read More

Evan Phillips Secures Tuesday's Save

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Evan Phillips closed out Tuesday's 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, going one perfect inning while striking out two to record his eighth save of the season. The outing brought his 2023 line to a 2.20 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and 32.7% strikeout rate across 28.2 innings of work. Those are... Read More

Ryan Pressly Closes Out Tuesday's Win

Houston Astros right-hander Ryan Pressly was tasked with the ninth inning of Tuesday's contest against the New York Mets. He gave up one walk and no hits while striking out one to preserve the 4-2 win and secure his 13th save of 2023. Over 30.1 innings this year, Pressly is running a 3.26 ERA, 1.05... Read More

Clay Holmes Records Tuesday's Save

New York Yankees reliever Clay Holmes earned his ninth save of the season on Tuesday when he closed out the 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. He got the last five outs of the contest, giving up no baserunners and striking out a pair. Holmes began the year as New York's primary closer before losing... Read More

Rangers Sign Ian Kennedy To Minor-League Deal Tuesday

The Texas Rangers and righty Ian Kennedy have agreed to a minor league deal on Tuesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. The 17-year veteran pitched earlier this season with Texas, making 11 appearances while posting a 7.20 ERA before the club designated him for assignment in early May. The Rangers have a solid bullpen with... Read More

Julio Urias To Begin Rehab Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers southpaw Julio Urias (hamstring) is slated to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. The two-time Cy Young finalist hasn't pitched since May 18 after suffering a hamstring strain and ultimately landing on the injured list. Across 55.1 innings, Urias... Read More

Michael Grove A Candidate For Wednesday's Start

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Michael Grove reportedly has a chance to start Wednesday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. The 26-year-old has made six starts for the big league club but is currently just on the taxi squad, so a corresponding move will need to be... Read More

J.P. Crawford Exits Tuesday's Game

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (shoulder) left Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees prematurely after suffering a right-shoulder contusion, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Before the injury, he was 0-for-2, bringing his season slash line to .239/.349/.349, while he also has four home runs and one steal across 68 games. If Crawford is... Read More

Matt Thaiss Not In Lineup Again Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels backstop Matt Thaiss is absent from the lineup for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. The 28-year-old is putting up solid numbers with a .269 average, three home runs, 19 runs, 19 RBI, and one steal across 50 games. However, his .620 OPS against southpaws has limited his playing... Read More

LaMonte Wade Jr. A Late Scratch From Tuesday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (side) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup after experiencing right-side soreness, according to Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com. David Villar will take his spot in the infield and bat ninth. Wade Jr. is in the midst of his best season with the bat, slashing .280/.415/.463 with nine homers,... Read More

Starling Marte Back In The Two-Hole

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte put together a two-hit game on Monday while scoring twice and driving in one, helping his team blow out the Houston Astros 11-1. He's now batting .295 in June and is sporting a .258/.313/.329 slash line with three homers, 31 runs, 20 RBI, and 19 stolen bases across 66... Read More

Tarik Skubal Making Another Rehab Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal (elbow) will be ready for his next rehab start on Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo, according to MLB.com. The former top prospect has already made three rehab appearances and has yet to give up a run over eight innings of work. If all continues to go well, Skubal has a chance... Read More

Matt Vierling Likely Available Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (back) is probable for Tuesday's matchup with Daniel Lynch and the Kansas City Royals. The 26-year-old has missed the past two games after suffering back spasms on Sunday. Vierling already missed some action this year with lower back soreness, but it looks like he'll avoid the injured list this time.... Read More

Kenta Maeda Expected Back This Week

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda (triceps) is expected to rejoin the club later this week after pitching in his final rehab start on Friday, according to MLB.com. The 35-year-old has been on the injured list since April 29 after suffering a right-triceps strain during his start on April 26. Before going down, Maeda pitched to... Read More

Chad Green Facing Live Hitters Again On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chad Green (elbow) is set to throw a live bullpen session on Thursday, according to MLB.com. The 32-year-old began tossing to hitters on May 30 and continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery that has kept him out of action since May of last season. Green owns a... Read More

Hyun Jin Ryu Throwing A Live Bullpen Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) began throwing from a mound recently and is scheduled to toss a live bullpen on Thursday, according to MLB.com. The nine-year veteran has been on the shelf since June of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Before the injury, Ryu posted a 5.67 ERA, 1.33 WHIP,... Read More

Ken Waldichuk To Open Tuesday

Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk will open Tuesday's game against Aaron Civale and the Cleveland Guardians, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. It was right-hander Luis Medina's turn in the rotation, but instead of starting, the 24-year-old will appear out of the bullpen. Both arms have been disastrous this season, as Waldichuk is running a... Read More

Alex Lange Bounces Back Monday

Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Lange closed out Monday's 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals, pitching one inning and allowing no baserunners to earn his 11th save of the season. It was a good rebound appearance for the right-hander, who walked two, hit two batters, and gave up three runs on Sunday against the Minnesota... Read More

Ha-Seong Kim Absent From Sunday's Lineup

San Diego Padres second baseman Ha-Seong Kim isn't in the lineup for Sunday's matchup with Yonny Chirinos and the Tampa Bay Rays. The slick fielder is slashing .245/.338/.370 this year with five long balls and 11 steals over 66 games. Rougned Odor is taking over at second instead and batting sixth. The 29-year-old is batting... Read More

Gary Sanchez Sitting Out Sunday

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The former New York Yankee has been on a resurgence in the power department, slashing .203/.246/.516 with six homers over 20 contests. Austin Nola will take on the catching duties instead and bat eighth. The 33-year-old... Read More

Jose Siri Getting The Day Off Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest with Joe Musgrove and the San Diego Padres. The speedy center fielder is batting just .222 this year but has gone deep 12 times and swiped seven bags over 43 games. Manuel Margot will get the start in the outfield instead... Read More

Patrick Bailey Taking A Seat Sunday

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey is sitting out Sunday's contest against righty Tony Gonsolin and the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's been an impressive rookie campaign thus far for the 24-year-old, who's slashing .304/.337/.532 with three bombs, 10 runs, and 19 RBI over 22 games. Blake Sabol will take his spot behind the plate and... Read More

Miguel Rojas Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas is absent from Sunday's lineup for the matchup with Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants. The 10-year vet is known more for his glove than his bat and is slashing just .227/.258/.267 over 46 games with no long balls, 14 runs, six RBI, and five steals. Michael Busch... Read More