Austin Hays Has Three Hits In Win Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in a 6-1 win over the Rays on Monday. It was his fourth multi-hit performance in the month of July, as he's now slashing .327/.367/.582 with three homers, 12 RBI and 11 runs scored over his last 15 games. […]

Starling Marte Dealing With Shoulder Issue

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (shoulder) did not play in Monday's series opener with the Nationals because he tweaked his shoulder while stealing a base on Sunday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Marte's absence from the lineup Monday fanned the flames on trade rumors, as it is heavily speculated that Marte will be […]

Victor Reyes Has Four Hits In Win Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes went 4-for-5 with three runs scored in a 14-0 win over the Rangers on Monday night. It was a season-high for Reyes after previously struggling in his time with Detroit this year, as he is slashing .193/.220/.295 with one home run, two steals, four RBI and 12 runs scored over […]

Josh Bell Homers In Blowout Win Monday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in an 18-1 win over the Marlins on Monday night. It was his 13th homer of the year, as Bell is now slashing .249/.310/.449 with 44 RBI and 42 runs scored over 77 games. He got off to a slow start this […]

Juan Soto Slams Two Homers In Win Monday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto continued his recent tear at the plate on Monday, as he went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs, five RBI and three runs scored in an 18-1 win over the Marlins. Soto has been destroying the ball over his last seven games, where he's slashing .444/.545/1.074 with five homers, […]

Alek Manoah Placed On 10-Day Injured List Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right back contusion, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. It had been reported earlier on Monday that Manoah would be unlikely to make his next start on Tuesday after he slipped on some steps and […]

Jake Rogers Placed On Injured List Monday

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (arm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to right arm soreness, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. In a corresponding move, the Tigers recalled catcher Grayson Greiner from Triple-A Toledo. Rogers is slashing .239/.306/.496 over 38 games this season with six home runs, 17 RBI […]

Justin Upton To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake City on Monday night, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Upton has been out since June 25 with a lower back strain, and recently it had been reported that he was doing well in workouts, but […]

AJ Pollock Not In Lineup For Monday's Matchup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener with the Giants. This appears to just be a night off for Pollock, who has started in 13 of the team's last 16 games. He's been having a nice year at the plate in 2021, slashing .280/.339/.531 with 13 […]

Gavin Lux Placed On Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a left hamstring strain, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Lux suffered the injury while running out of the box on a groundout in the ninth inning of Sunday's game, and immediately exited the game with a […]

Mookie Betts Returns To Lineup Monday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) is back in the starting lineup and is leading off in the series opener with the Giants on Monday night. Betts exited Saturday's game due to right hip irritation, and then was held out of Sunday's lineup while he recovered. It looks like Betts is good to go, […]

Starling Marte Not In Starting Lineup Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener with the Nationals. It's possible that this is simply a day off for Marte, who has started 24 of the team's last 25 games, but there's also plenty of speculation currently that Marte could be traded soon, so obviously his […]

Carlos Carrasco Could Make Season Debut Next Week

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) could make his Mets debut next week, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Carrasco has missed the entire season so far due to a torn right hamstring, but has made progress on the mound recently. He made a rehab start with High-A Brooklyn last week, and DiComo […]

John Means Could Be Limited In Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) will likely be held to a tight limit in his first start back from the injured list on Tuesday, according to Dan Connolly of The Athletic. Manager Brandon Hyde said that he wants to keep Means "healthy for the next couple of months," and because of that the […]

Carlos Martinez Could Be Done For Year

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (thumb) could be done for the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Martinez suffered the injury at the end of June during an appearance at the plate, and prior to landing on the IL he […]

Alek Manoah Unlikely To Make Next Start On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (back) is unlikely to make his next start on Tuesday due to a back contusion he suffered after he slipped and fell on some steps, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Manager Charlie Montoyo said that he hopes the injury will only keep Manoah out for one […]

Cedric Mullins Getting The Night Off Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener with the Rays. This looks to just be a night off for Mullins, who has started 26 of the team's last 28 games. He's been having a great year at the plate so far, slashing .313/.379/.538 with 16 homers, 16 […]

Manuel Margot Could Be Back As Soon As Next Week

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) could be back with Tampa Bay by as soon as next week, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Manager Kevin Cash said that Margot is feeling better after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain on July 5, but he will likely not return until next […]

Adam Frazier Gets The Night Off Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier is not in the starting lineup for Monday night's series opener with the Arizona Diamondbacks. This looks to just be a night off for Frazier, who has played in 25 of the team's last 27 games. Named the starting second baseman at the All-Star Game, Frazier has been having […]

Jazz Chisholm Heading To Injured List With Shoulder Injury

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm (shoulder) will be placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday, according to Craig Mish of the Miami Herald. Chisholm injured his shoulder while diving to make a play on Sunday, and he underwent an MRI on Monday to examine the injury. The extent of the injury is not known […]

Andrew Stevenson Recalled From Triple-A

Washington Nationals outfielder Andrew Stevenson was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Monday, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. Stevenson hasn't done much with Washington this season, as he was slashing .232/.294/.313 with two homers, one steal, 11 RBI and 15 runs scored over 55 games. That being said, he's been raking over nine games at […]

Stephen Strasburg Throwing Off Mound Again

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 32-pitch bullpen session off the mound on Monday, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. Strasburg had recently suffered a setback in his rehab program after experiencing discomfort following a simulated game earlier this month, but manager Dave Martinez said that Strasburg had been feeling […]

Bryan Reynolds Extends On-Base Streak To Six Games Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds extended his on-base streak to six games on Sunday, as he finished 1-for-5 with one RBI and a run scored in a 7-6 loss to the Mets. He's come back down to earth a bit from his performance in June, but he's still putting up decent numbers in July with […]

Jose Ramirez Goes Hitless On Sunday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez continued his recent struggles at the plate on Sunday, finishing 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in a 4-2 win over the Athletics. Ramirez has been slumping in the month of July, as he's slashing .194/.310/.306 with one home run, two steals, two RBI and eight runs scored over his last […]

Starling Marte Seems Likely To Be Traded

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte seems like he will be on the move prior to the trade deadline, after Marte and the Marlins were unable to come to an agreement on a contract extension, according to Craig Mish of the Miami Herald. It was reported earlier in the day by MLB Network's Jon Heyman that […]

A.J. Minter Optioned To Triple-A Gwinnett On Sunday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following Sunday's game, the team announced on Twitter. Minter has been struggling all year long in Atlanta, posting a 4.86 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 33 1/3 innings of work. July has been his worst month of the season, as he's allowed three runs […]

Nick Pratto Promoted To Triple-A Omaha

Kansas City Royals first baseman Nick Pratto was promoted to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Pratto was having a career-year at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, where he was slashing .279/.408/.586 with 15 homers, seven steals, 43 RBI and 43 runs scored over 58 games. He heads to Omaha along with teammate […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Promoted To Triple-A On Sunday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was promoted to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The move is not too surprising, as Witt had been raking at Double-A Northwest-Arkansas this season, slashing .292/.369/.568 with 16 homers, 14 steals, 49 RBI and 44 runs scored over 58 games. Witt is now […]

Christian Arroyo Likely Heading To Injured List

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (hamstring) is most likely heading to the injured list after exiting Sunday's game due to a strained hamstring, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Arroyo exited Sunday's game while stretching out to make a catch during his first career start at first base. This is disappointing news […]

Gavin Lux Exits With Apparent Hamstring Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux (hamstring) exited Sunday's game in the top of the ninth inning with an apparent hamstring injury, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Lux was seen grabbing at his left hamstring while running out of the box on a groundout in the top of the ninth, and […]