Chris Sale Tosses 40-Pitch Rehab Game

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) began his rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Worcester. He went two-plus innings, allowing one hit, two walks and no runs while striking out three. Sale is expected to make at least one more start this weekend for Worcester before he returns to Boston, according to MLB.com. […]

William Smith Gets Save No. 18 Tuesday

Texas Rangers southpaw William Smith picked up his 18th save of the season on Tuesday when his club defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0. He threw a perfect ninth inning while striking out one, bringing his stat line to a 2.77 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and 27.4% strikeout rate across 39 innings of work. After the […]

Guardians Promote Brayan Rocchio Tuesday

The Cleveland Guardians are calling up infield prospect Brayan Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus, according to Guardians Prospective. He will be available to play in Wednesday's contest against the Houston Astros. Rocchio made his Major League debut earlier this season and went 3-for-14 with no extra-base hits. Over 19 games at Triple-A, the club's top-five prospect […]

Pete Fairbanks Records 14th Save Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Pete Fairbanks earned his 14th save of the season when he closed out the 5-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday. The 29-year-old came into the contest with two outs in the ninth and struck out the only batter he faced. Fairbanks now owns a 1.80 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, […]

Yankees Get Spencer Howard From Rangers

The Texas Rangers shipped right-hander Spencer Howard to the New York Yankees on Tuesday for cash consideration, according to MLB.com. The former prospect has never figured it out in the big leagues, sporting a career ERA of 7.20 over 115 innings. Across 3 1/3 frames this season, Howard has allowed four earned runs and three […]

Jose Suarez Still Not Cleared To Throw

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (shoulder) still has not been cleared to start throwing again, according to MLB.com. The 25-year-old hasn't appeared in Major League action since May 7 after experiencing left shoulder discomfort. Suarez began a rehab assignment on July 18 but felt more discomfort before coming out of the game, and the […]

Dominic Leone Traded To The Angels Tuesday

The New York Mets traded right-hander Dominic Leone to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. In exchange, the Mets received infield prospect Jeremiah Jackson, who becomes the Met's top 22nd prospect, as per MLB Pipeline. Leone comes to LA sporting a 4.40 ERA and 1,24 WHIP with 33 punchouts, two holds, and […]

Dodgers Receive Ryan Yarbrough From Royals

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Kansas City Royals struck a deadline deal on Tuesday. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Dodgers are getting lefty Ryan Yarbrough, while the Royals will receive infield prospect Derlin Figueroa. Yarbrough's best years came in a Tampa Bay uniform, as he posted a 4.02 ERA across 66 games combined […]

Ryan Weathers Headed To Miami

The Miami Marlins acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the San Diego Padres prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, according to the team. In return, the Padres are receiving first baseman Garrett Cooper, right-hander Sean Reynolds, and cash. The 23-year-old has struggled mightily this year, posting a 6.25 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and 14.8% strikeout rate over 12 […]

Reese McGuire Will Be Activated This Week

Boston Red Sox backstop Reese McGuire (oblique) has completed his rehab assignment and is ready to rejoin the big league club either Tuesday or Wednesday, according to MLB.com. The 28-year-old has been out of action since landing on the injured list with a right oblique strain on June 22. Before going down, McGuire slashed .267/.313/.352 […]

Anthony DeSclafani Shut Down For "Several Weeks"

The San Francisco Giants have shut down starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (elbow) for "several weeks," according to MLB.com. The right-hander is dealing with a Grade 1 strain in his right forearm, which he sustained in late July. Over 19 appearances (18 starts), DeSclafani owns a 4.88 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 18.9% strikeout rate with a […]

Cal Quantrill To Face Hitters This Week

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill (shoulder) has been cleared to face hitters this week, and if everything goes well, he should begin a rehab assignment soon after. The 28-year-old landed on the injured list in early July with right-shoulder inflammation after missing almost all of June with a shoulder issue. Quantrill has been a disappointment […]

Alex Cobb Starting On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (illness) missed his start on Monday while dealing with a stomach bug, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. However, he's slated to pitch in Tuesday's contest against Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cobb remains solid at 35 years old, as he's pitched to a […]

Scott McGough Grabs The Save Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Scott McGough earned his ninth save of the season on Monday when the club defeated the San Francisco Giants by a score of 4-3 in 11 innings. He completed one inning of work, allowed no baserunners, and struck out a pair. McGough now owns a 4.30 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 30.1% strikeout […]

Ryan Pressly Completes Monday's Save

Houston Astros reliever Ryan Pressly closed out Monday's 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians, going one inning, striking out one, and allowing no baserunners. The outing earned him his 25th save of the season, and he's authoring a 3.17 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 26.8% strikeout rate across 48 1/3 innings to go along with it. […]

Kyle Finnegan Completes Scoreless Outing Thursday

Washington Nationals reliever Kyle Finnegan came into Thursday's game against the New York Mets with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning and got the final two outs without allowing a baserunner. The outing brought the 31-year-old's ERA to 3.12, and he has yet to allow a run since July 14. Finnegan's added […]

Josiah Gray Goes Six Scoreless Innings Thursday

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray kept the New York Mets at bay on Thursday, allowing no runs on just two hits over six innings of work. However, he walked three to just four strikeouts, and his club ultimately lost 2-1. Gray's in the midst of his best campaign in the big leagues, posting a 3.27 […]

Steven Kwan Stays Hot With Big Game Thursday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan has been on a tear recently and didn't slow down on Thursday, managing two hits, a triple, and a pair of runs over five at-bats, helping his team to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. The sophomore is now hitting .315 in July with a .848 OPS. On […]

Tyler O'Neill Registers Three Knocks Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill had a big day with the stick on Thursday, collecting three hits in three at-bats, with a double and a walk. The game brought the 28-year-old's slash line to .252/.326/.370, while he also has just two home runs, 16 runs, nine RBI, and a pair of steals across 37 […]

Brendan Rodgers Goes 2-For-4 During Rehab Game

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) had an impressive day at the plate Thursday during his rehab game with Triple-A Albuquerque, going 2-for-4 with a double. He's now slashing .417/.417/.583 over three games with Albuquerque. The 26-year-old Rodgers was injured during spring training and required shoulder surgery that looked like it could end his […]

Ben Joyce Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels transferred right-hander Ben Joyce (arm) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday, according to MLB.com. This news won't affect his recovery time, as he's already been out since June 10 with right ulnar neuritis and has yet to start a rehab assignment, but is tossing bullpens. Before his injury, Joyce only […]

Kyle Freeland Starting Friday's Game

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) is ready to take the mound again and will do so on Friday against the Oakland Athletics, according to MLB.com. The southpaw's last start came on July 9, when he exited with right shoulder subluxation before landing on the injured list. Freeland threw a 25-pitch live bullpen on […]

Wade Miley Hopeful To Return Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley (elbow) is hopeful that he can return from the injured list on Saturday, according to MLB.com. The 36-year-old veteran has missed time due to left-elbow discomfort, and he has yet to make a start in the second half. Through 13 appearances this season, Miley has pitched to a 3.06 […]

Jesse Winker Back On The IL

The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker (back) on the injured list Wednesday, according to MLB.com. It's the 29-year-old's second trip to the IL this season, as he's played just 61 games and is slashing an ugly .199/.320/.247 with a single home run. In a corresponding move, the club promoted infielder Abraham Toro to […]

Zach Neto To Play In Thursday's Game 2

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (back) has missed the past three games due to a back issue. However, according to manager Phil Nevin, the rookie was supposed to play Wednesday before the postponement and will start in Thursday's game two against Matt Manning and the Detroit Tigers. That's positive news for all fantasy owners, […]

Josh Sborz Begins Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Josh Sborz (biceps) threw a scoreless inning with Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, the first game of his rehab assignment, striking out one and allowing a single hit. The 29-year-old has been out of action since earlier this month after suffering biceps tendinitis. Over 37.2 innings, Sborz owns a 4.54 ERA but […]

Clay Holmes Grabs Save No. 14 On Wednesday

New York Yankees reliever Clay Holmes completed his 14th save of the season on Wednesday when his team defeated the New York Mets 3-1. He tossed one inning of work, allowing no baserunners and striking out one. Holmes has been fantastic this year, posting a 2.21 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 29.9% strikeout rate over 40 […]

Sandy Alcantara Making Wednesday's Start

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara will start Wednesday's game against Zach Eflin and the Tampa Bay Rays. After winning the National League Cy Young in 2022, things haven't gone as smoothly for the 27-year-old this season. Alcantara has posted a 4.70 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 19.9% strikeout rate with just three wins across 20 starts. […]

A.J. Minter Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Atlanta Braves left-hander A.J. Minter (shoulder) began his rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Gwinnett, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The 29-year-old has been on the shelf since earlier this month after experiencing shoulder tightness. It's a good sign for Minter, and he could return in early August if there are no setbacks. […]

Juan Soto Won't Play Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (finger) will get Wednesday's game against Johan Oviedo and the Pittsburgh Pirates off as he tries to heal a finger issue that has bothered him since spring training, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Hopefully, he just needs one day and then is back in the lineup for […]