Niko Goodrum Heading To Injured List With Calf Injury

Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum (calf) will be placed on the 10-day injured list after being scratched from Saturday's lineup due to left calf tightness, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. It's unclear just how long Goodrum will be out, but in the meantime, the Tigers are calling up outfielder Victor […]

Victor Robles Starting Saturday After Friday Exit

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (illness) is in the starting lineup on Saturday after exiting Friday's game early due to dizziness. It's good to see Robles back in the lineup after he was forced to walk off the field in the top of the second inning Friday. Manager Dave Martinez had said after the game […]

Joc Pederson Leading Off In First Braves Start Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson will make his first start with the team on Saturday, as he will bat leadoff against the Rays. Pederson was acquired from the Cubs earlier this week, after slashing .230/.300/.418 with 11 homers, two steals, 39 RBI and 35 runs scored over 73 games with Chicago. This has the makings […]

Jeff Hoffman Will Start For Reds On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) said that he will be activated from the injured list and start Wednesday's game against the Mets, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Hoffman has been out since late May with a right shoulder impingement, but before then he was having a decent season by going […]

Nick Castellanos Not In Lineup Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Brewers after exiting Friday's contest early. Castellanos apparently is still dealing with the after effects of being hit on the wrist by a pitch that led to his early exit. This is not too much of a surprise, […]

Luis Robert Taking Light Batting Practice In Arizona

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) is taking light batting practice and doing some fielding at the team's Arizona complex, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times. This is another step in the right direction for Robert, who has been out since the beginning of May with a Grade 3 right […]

Jose Urena Exits Start Early Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena (groin) exited his start on Saturday due to right groin tightness, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Urena had been cruising through his first three innings of work, allowing just two hits and no runs while striking out two before he was replaced in the fourth by Daniel Norris. […]

Rangers-Blue Jays Game Postponed Saturday

The scheduled game between the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday has been postponed due to rain, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. The game will be made up on Sunday as part of a doubleheader, with Game 1 beginning at 1:07 p.m. Managers should make sure to adjust their lineups for Saturday […]

Lance Lynn Signs Two-Year Extension With White Sox

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn signed a two-year, $38 million extension on Saturday, according to Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago. This deal will also include a team-option for 2024. This deal helps solidify the Chicago rotation for the next few years as they are in the midst of their playoff window, as […]

Bo Bichette Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette extended his hitting streak to seven games on Friday, going 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in a 10-2 win over the Rangers. Bichette has been on a roll during this streak, slashing .379/.400/.517 with one home run, five RBI and four runs scored. This stretch has […]

Christian Yelich Continues To Struggle, Goes Hitless Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich continued his recent struggles on Friday, as he went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in an 11-6 win over the Reds. After Friday's performance, Yelich is now slashing .188/.371/.250 with one steal, two RBI, 10 runs and a 16:12 K:BB ratio over his last 15 games. To […]

Victor Robles Exits Friday Due To Dizziness

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (illness) exited Friday's game due to feeling dizzy, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. Robles called for a trainer in the top of the second inning while reliever Paolo Espino was throwing warm up pitches, and he walked off the field with a trainer and manager Dave Martinez. Martinez said […]

Juan Soto Homers Twice In Loss Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto carried the team on offense in a 24-8 loss on Friday, going 4-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored. Soto has been red hot over his last seven games, where he is slashing .480/.594/.960 with four homers, eight RBI, 10 runs scored and […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Scores Three Times In Win

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and three runs scored in a 24-8 win over the Nationals on Friday night. Tatis was replaced by pinch-runner Ha-Seong Kim in the sixth inning of the blowout, when San Diego was leading 18-4. It was a good performance for the […]

Nick Castellanos Avoids Fractured Wrist After HBP

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) had his X-rays come back negative after he was hit by a pitch during Friday's game, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. After the game, manager David Bell said, "It is not broken. He is pretty sore. A little early to tell about tomorrow or this weekend, […]

Brandon Crawford Exits Early On Friday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) exited Friday's game in the top of the eighth inning after he appeared to injure himself while running to first on a single, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Slusser reports that Crawford was able to walk off the field under his own power, but he […]

Jake Fraley Scratched From Friday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (illness) was scratched from Friday's lineup, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Shed Long Jr. will now get the start in left and is batting ninth against the Angels. Kramer reports that Fraley was scratched because he was feeling under the weather, but that the illness is not COVID-19 related. […]

Justin Upton Still Without Timetable For Return

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) still remains without a timetable for his return, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Manager Joe Maddon said that Upton had a good workout session on Thursday, but he is unsure when Upton will return or if he will need a rehab assignment before he […]

Victor Robles Exits Game In Second Inning Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles left Friday's game in the top of the second inning with an apparent injury, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. Nationals relief pitcher Paolo Espino was completing his warmup pitches after entering the game with two outs in the top of the second inning, when manager Dave Martinez […]

Nick Castellanos Exits After Hit By Pitch Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) exited Friday's game in the fourth inning after being hit by a pitch on the wrist in the bottom of the third inning, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Aristides Aquino has now replaced Castellanos in right field. There's no word on the severity of the injury, but fantasy […]

Angels Check In On Cole Hamels At Showcase Friday

The Los Angeles Angels scouted free-agent pitcher Cole Hamels during his showcase on Friday, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Hamels had made only one appearance with Atlanta last season before missing the rest of the 2020 campaign with a shoulder injury. Outside of Shohei Ohtani, the Angels rotation has been rough […]

Austin Gomber To Make Rehab Start Friday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (forearm) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday night, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Gomber exited his last start on June 20 with forearm tightness, and has been sidelined since then with what has been diagnosed as a left forearm strain. Prior to the injury, […]

Mark Canha Could Return To Lineup This Weekend

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) is showing improvement and could return to the Athletics' lineup this weekend, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Canha landed on the 10-day injured list with a left hip strain on June 25, and prior to the injury he was in the midst of a good year at the […]

Adam Eaton Will Be Everyday Right Fielder For Angels

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Adam Eaton will be the everyday right fielder going forward for the team, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Eaton was signed by the Angels earlier in the week after he was released by the Chicago White Sox just before the All-Star Game. He has not looked very […]

Mike Trout Expected Back In Two Weeks

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is expected to be back with the team within two weeks, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Manager Joe Maddon said that Trout is close to 100 percent, but he is still not running at 100 percent just yet. Maddon added that Trout will need […]

Luke Voit Lands On Injured List With Bone Bruise In Knee

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise in his left knee, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. It's yet another injury for Voit, who has only managed to play 29 games this year. When he's been healthy, he is slashing .241/.328/.370 […]

Jordy Mercer Activated And Starting On Friday

Washington Nationals infielder Jordy Mercer (quad) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at third base and batting sixth against the Padres on Friday. Mercer had been out for the past two weeks with a right quad strain, and now he will start at third base while Starlin Castro is out […]

Joc Pederson Not In Braves Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rays, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Bowman adds that the team had been hoping to get Pederson to join the team in time for Friday's game, but it appears he will have to wait until Saturday before he […]

Red Sox-Yankees Game Will Be Played Friday

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will be able to play Friday night's game after Thursday's postponement due to COVID-19 protocols, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. In a statement from MLB, it was announced that after conducting testing and contact tracing in the Yankees organization, it has been deemed OK for Friday's […]

Adam Duvall Back In Lineup Friday Against Phillies

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall (ribs) is back in the lineup on Friday and batting fourth against the Phillies after missing Sunday's matchup with the Braves. Duvall had been removed from Saturday's game early with intercostal soreness, and was held out of Sunday's lineup while he continued to deal with the issue. It had been […]