Max Muncy Batting Sixth On Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is getting the start at second base and is batting sixth against the Padres on Tuesday night, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Muncy was activated from the injured list earlier in the day, and the Dodgers are wasting no time in getting his bat back […]

Edwin Diaz Locks Down 15th Save On Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz locked down his 15th save of the year on Monday night, striking out one in one perfect inning of work in a 4-2 Game 1 win over the Braves. Diaz has looked good over nine appearances this month, posting a 2.35 ERA and converting 6-of-7 save opportunities while […]

Byron Buxton Exits Monday Night After Hit By Pitch

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) left Monday night's game after being hit by a pitch on the hand, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Buxton was hit in the bottom of the fourth inning, but remained in the game for the rest of that frame and played defense in the top of the fifth […]

Brett Anderson Leaves Game With Trainer Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson exited his start on Monday night with a trainer, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Anderson allowed three runs on five hits with one strikeout in 1 1/3 innings against the Diamondbacks before exiting. There's no word yet on what the injury is or the severity, […]

Jonathan Villar Exits With Apparent Leg Injury

New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar (leg) exited the second game of Monday's doubleheader with an apparent leg injury, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Villar appeared to have tweaked something while running from first to second on a double in the sixth inning, and was replaced by pinch runner Jose Peraza. There's no […]

Jeurys Familia Placed On Injured List Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday night with a right hip impingement, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Familia last pitched on Sunday, where he allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two in 2/3 innings of work against […]

Cody Bellinger Expected To Return On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) took simulated at-bats on Monday and is expected to be activated from the injured list and be in the lineup on Wednesday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. It looks like this is going to be a minimal stint on the injured list for Bellinger, […]

Max Muncy To Return To Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (oblique) took simulated at-bats on Monday and is expected to be activated from the injured list and return to the lineup on Tuesday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. It looks like Muncy will only require the minimum stay on the IL, as he has been […]

Rob Refsnyder To Begin Jogging Soon

Minnesota Twins outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) will start moving around and begin jogging soon as he recovers from a hamstring strain, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that the team sees Refsnyder's injury as a two to four week long injury, and as of now Refsnyder has already been on the […]

Robert Gsellman Expected Out Until August With Torn Lat

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (lat) is expected to be out until at least August with a torn lat, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Gsellman was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day with what was originally announced as a lat strain, but now he's expected to miss six […]

Tomas Nido Exits Monday After Hit By Pitch

New York Mets catcher Tomas Nido (wrist) exited Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader after being hit by a pitch on the wrist, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. James McCann has taken over behind the plate now, and will likely catch in Game 2 of the doubleheader with the Braves. Nido has been a decent […]

Eduardo Escobar Dealing With Minor Quad Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (quad) has been diagnosed with a slight right quad strain, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Escobar is expected to be able to manage it and play through the injury, adding that he will be available off the bench on Monday night. Escobar has […]

Eric Hosmer Not In The Lineup Monday Against Dodgers

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against the Dodgers. This appears to be just a night off for Hosmer, who has appeared in 14 of the team's last 16 games. He has struggled at the plate this season, slashing .249/.308/.357 with six home runs, 35 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Returns To Lineup Monday Night

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup Monday night and is batting second against the Dodgers. It's not much of a surprise as it was reported late on Sunday night that Tatis would return, but now managers have official confirmation. Tatis had injured his shoulder while diving for […]

Tyler Naquin Not In Starting Lineup Monday Night

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against the Twins. This appears to just be a night off for Naquin, who has started in seven of the team's last nine games. He's had a solid year at the plate, slashing .249/.319/.468 with 11 homers, four steals, 43 RBI […]

Nelson Cruz Returns To Lineup Monday Night

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (neck) is back in the lineup and batting fourth against the Reds on Monday night. Cruz had exited Sunday's game early due to neck tightness, but it appears that was a minor issue. Managers should be sure to slot Cruz into their lineups tonight, as he has been having […]

Matt Chapman Not In Lineup Monday Night

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman is not in the starting lineup on Monday night. This appears to be a night off for Chapman, who has played in 71 of the team's 73 games this season. His numbers have dropped off a bit this year, as he is currently slashing a career-worst .225/.326/.389 with eight […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 13

So recently I started up a podcast where I talk with former Major League Baseball players about their careers, and it's been a blast so far getting to talk to these guys and hear their stories. And even though I've talked to a dozen former players at this point, it still feels surreal when something […]

Tony Gonsolin Says He'll Make Next Start After Early Exit

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) says that he believes he'll be able to make his next start after exiting Sunday's outing early, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Gonsolin left his start against the Diamondbacks in the fourth inning with what was later described as "shoulder tiredness". After the game, Gonsolin […]

Shane McClanahan Strikes Out Eight In Quality Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan looked sharp on the mound on Sunday, allowing just one run on three hits and one walk while striking out eight in six innings of work in a 6-2 loss to the Mariners. He recorded a season-high in strikeouts, as he now owns a 29 percent strikeout rate […]

John Axford Signs With Blue Jays Sunday

Free agent relief pitcher John Axford is in agreement with a deal to join the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Jamie Campbell of SportsNet. Axford last pitched in 2018, where he split the season with the Blue Jays and the Dodgers. At his peak he was a dominant closer for the Brewers, but his last […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Expected To Play Monday Night

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is expected to return to the lineup for Monday night's series opener with the Dodgers, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune. Tatis exited Saturday's game after injuring his shoulder while diving for a ball, and then was held out of the lineup for […]

Michael Pineda Scheduled For Bullpen Session Friday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (forearm) was playing catch on Sunday and is scheduled for a bullpen session on Friday, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Pineda has been out since the beginning of June due to forearm tightness, but before then he was having a decent season as he is 3-4 with […]

Nelson Cruz Leaves Game With Neck Tightness

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (neck) left Sunday's game due to neck tightness, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Cruz had gone 1-for-2 at the plate before being pinch-hit for by Miguel Sano in the fourth inning. Cruz has been having another nice year at the plate so far, slashing .300/.373/.559 with 15 […]

Kyle Schwarber Exited Sunday's Contest With Knee Issue

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (knee) exited Sunday's contest due to soreness in his knee, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. Manager Dave Martinez said that Schwarber's knee has been bothering him on and off, and that he felt something with his knee after hitting his third homer of the day. Talk about going […]

Kevin Plawecki Leaves Sunday With Hamstring Tightness

Boston Red Sox catcher Kevin Plawecki (hamstring) left Sunday's contest with the Royals due to left hamstring tightness, according to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe. Plawecki played the first three innings of the contest before being pinch-hit for by Christian Vazquez in the fourth inning. He should be considered day-to-day for now, but this […]

Christian Arroyo Exits Sunday With Bone Bruise On Shin

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (shin) exited Sunday's contest with a bone bruise on his right shin, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Arroyo was injured in the bottom of the fifth inning on a collision with center fielder Kike Hernandez while trying to make a play on a shallow fly […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Limits Orioles To One Run On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu allowed just one run on three hits and one walk while striking out four over seven innings of work in a 7-4 win over the Orioles on Sunday afternoon. It was his third straight quality start, as he is now 6-4 on the year with a 3.25 ERA […]

Brad Hand Locks Down 15th Save Of Year On Sunday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand picked up his 15th save of the season on Sunday, striking out one in one scoreless inning of work to close out a 5-2 win over the Mets. Hand has not allowed a run over his last seven innings of work, and is now a perfect 12-for-12 in save […]

Patrick Corbin Strikes Out Seven In Win Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin posted his second straight outing with seven strikeouts on Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over six innings in a 5-2 win over the Mets. Sunday's start improved Corbin to 5-5 on the year, as he now owns a 5.40 ERA with 62 strikeouts in […]