Franmil Reyes Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Cleveland Indians outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox, according to MLB.com. Reyes will look to reset after going 1 for his last 19 with 11 strikeouts. Third baseman Jose Ramirez will be the DH in Reyes' spot. He's had a great year at the […]

Jake Lamb Could Be Available Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Jake Lamb may be available to play in Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Lamb was claimed off of waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Friday and has hit .212 with six home runs and a .389 slugging over 43 games this season. It's […]

Wander Franco Playing Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (head) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Franco missed Friday's game after exiting the game before with a headache. The young phenom has been productive in 56 games since his call-up, slashing .275/.339/.455 with seven home […]

Josh Rogers Selected, Starting Saturday

The Washington Nationals have selected the contract of left-hander Josh Rogers, and he will start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Mets. Rogers last appeared in the majors in 2019 with the Baltimore Orioles and has a career 8.65 ERA across 26 innings. In the minor leagues this season, he has […]

Kike Hernandez Expected Back Soon

Boston Red Sox second baseman/outfielder Kike Hernandez (COVID-19) is expected to make a return from the injured list soon, according to manager Alex Cora, after testing positive for COVID-19 and landing on the IL on August 27. The Red Sox have been plagued by the virus, losing multiple key players over the past couple of […]

Yan Gomes Gets Day Off Saturday

Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes is not in Saturday's lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to MLB.com. Gomes has started five of the last six games, so manager Bob Melvin is likely just giving him a breather. Sean Murphy will do the catching duties in his place. Traded from the Nationals at the deadline, […]

Starling Marte Missing From Saturday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte is not in Saturday's lineup to face the Toronto Blue Jays. Skye Bolt will play center field in Marte's spot. The absence comes the day after he was hit in the head by a pitch, leaving the game shortly after. The Athletics tested him for a concussion, but he showed […]

Gio Urshela Absent From Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (wrist) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Urshela has missed the last two games with a wrist injury occurring from a play during Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Tyler Wade will play in his spot, batting ninth. Urshela shouldn't have to miss […]

Kyle Finnegan Available Saturday

Washington Nationals reliever Kyle Finnegan will be available to pitch in Saturday's game against the New York Mets, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. Finnegan was placed on the paternity list on August 31 and was activated before Friday's game but didn't make an appearance. He's been one of the better Nationals relievers this season, […]

Anthony Santander Heads To Bench Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees according to MLB.com. Ryan McKenna will bat eighth and play left field in his place. Santander hasn't been able to replicate his productive 2020 season, in which he posted a .890 OPS, hitting .247 with 14 HRs […]

James McCann Activated, Will Start Game Two Of Doubleheader

The New York Mets activated catcher James McCann (back) from the injured list on Saturday, and he's expected to start the second game of the doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. McCann landed on the IL on August 20 after experiencing back spasms. It's been a disappointing first season with […]

Willson Contreras Activated From Injured List

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (knee) has been activated from the injured list on Saturday, according to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Contreras has been out of action since August 12 after spraining his right knee. In a corresponding move, the Cubs placed right-hander Keegan Thompson (shoulder) on the 10-day IL with shoulder inflammation. Contreras […]

David Fletcher Racks Up Two Hits Friday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher collected two hits in four at-bats during Friday's 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers. They were both singles, but it brought his average up to .292. Fletcher also scored once and stole a base, his 14th of the season. He is now seven for 21 across his last […]

Shohei Ohtani Looks Sharp Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (9-1) was great for seven innings on the mound in Friday's 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. He allowed two runs on seven hits, struck out eight, and walked two while picking up the win. He didn't help himself out with the bat, though, going 0-for-4 with […]

Starling Marte Avoids Concussion

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte (head) seems to have avoided a concussion after a scary play during Friday's 11-10 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He was hit in the head by a pitch in the fifth inning but stayed in the game and ran the bases. However, he exited when the Athletics came out […]

Marcus Semien Comes Up Clutch Friday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien played hero Friday night, hitting a walk-off three-run home run to beat the Oakland Athletics 11-10 in the ninth inning. It was his only hit in five at-bats, but it was arguably the biggest of the night. Semien has been a key contributor for the Jays all season, […]

Evan Marshall Strikes Out Two In Rehab Appearance

Chicago White Sox reliever Evan Marshall (forearm) threw a scoreless inning in his fourth rehab game, striking out two, and has now thrown four scoreless innings during his rehab assignment. Marshall was placed on the injured list on June 30 with a right flexor pronator strain and hasn't been back since. It shouldn't be much […]

Connor Joe Exits Prematurely Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Connor Joe left Friday's game with a right leg injury, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The injury occurred while Joe was running the bases in the third inning. Before he left, he was 0-for-1 with a walk. There's no word on how serious the injury is, as it might just be […]

Max Stassi Strikes Out Twice Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi couldn't reach base on Wednesday, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees. He wasn't alone, though, as the team could only muster four hits and didn't walk once. Stassi has posted great numbers for a catcher this season, slashing .271/.348/.476 with 11 […]

Packy Naughton Struggles In Starting Debut

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Packy Naughton (0-1) didn't impress in his first career start, only lasting 3.2 innings against the New York Yankees during Wednesday's 4-1 loss. He let up six hits, leading to three runs while adding two walks and two strikeouts. With injuries to four of the Angels starters, they may keep Naughton […]

Jaime Barria Pulled Early Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jaime Barria (2-2) couldn't finish five innings on Tuesday, pitching 4.1 innings in the 6-4 win against the New York Yankees. He retired the first batter of the fifth but then surrendered a home run and a walk before getting the hook. Overall, he allowed two runs on five hits, two […]

Jared Walsh Smacks 25th Home Run Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh clobbered his 25th home run of the season on Tuesday in the 6-4 victory over the New York Yankees. He finished the day 1-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored. Walsh has now homered in three of his last six games after 26 straight games without going […]

Brandon Marsh Singles, Scores Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh went 1-for-4 during Monday's 8-7 win over the New York Yankees, singling and scoring a run. He is now hitting .419 with a .597 slugging over his last 17 games. It's been a completely different story after starting his career with a .471 OPS in his first 22 games. […]

Jack Mayfield Goes Deep Monday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Jack Mayfield hit a fourth-inning grand slam against the New York Yankees in Monday's 8-7 victory. He finished the day 1-for-4 with four RBI and one run scored. The home run was his ninth of the season, and he is now slashing .212/.259/.423 with 24 RBI, 18 runs, and one stolen […]

Alex Cobb Throws Second Bullpen

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Alex Cobb (wrist) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Monday, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group. Cobb spoke afterwards and said that everything went well. However, there is still no timetable for his return. Cobb was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 30 after […]

Jose Iglesias Sitting Again

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias is absent from Monday's starting lineup against the New York Yankees. This is the second consecutive game that Iglesias has rode the bench, with Jack Mayfield taking his spot both times. Angels manager Joe Maddon stated that he wants to take a closer look at Mayfield for the future. […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Miss Tuesday's Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (hand) won't make his next start on Tuesday against the New York Yankees, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Ohtani exited Saturday's game after being hit in the hand by a fastball while up to bat. He has still been able to hit after the injury, but […]

Joey Wendle Homers Twice In Victory

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle had a big day at the plate Sunday, collecting three hits, six RBI, and two runs scored. He also homered twice and walked once in five plate appearances. Wendle was due for a day like this, struggling over his last 30 games with a .706 OPS. It was the […]

Jordan Sheffield Expected To Return In September

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jordan Sheffield (lat) started a rehab assignment and should return to the roster at some point in September, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. He has been on the injured list since June 5 after straining his right lat. Sheffield has had a decent rookie campaign out of the Rockies bullpen with […]

Miguel Andujar May Not Return This Season

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar (wrist) is not guaranteed to make a return in 2021, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Sunday. Andujar is currently rehabbing from a strained left wrist but suffered a setback and was transferred to the 60-day IL on Monday. Andujar doesn't have much fantasy value, slashing .253/.284/.383 with […]