Josh Bell Homers In Win Thursday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in a 5-1 win over the Phillies on Thursday afternoon. It was his fourth home run of the season, as he is now slashing .140/.202/.326 to open the year. While he has struggled considerably early on, he has started to […]

Brandon Belt Scratched From Lineup Thursday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (side) was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday night with left side tightness, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. This is not a promising sign, as Belt had exited Wednesday's game early due to some "mild" tightness in his left side. Belt has been in the midst […]

Yuli Gurriel Held Out Of Lineup Thursday Due To Illness

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (illness) is being held out of Thursday's matchup as he continues to deal with an illness that forced him to leave Wednesday's game early, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Manager Dusty Baker said that Gurriel was feeling better on Thursday, but he was being put through health and […]

Trevor Story Gets Day Off On Thursday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is getting the night off on Thursday, according to Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com. Manager Bud Black said that it was just a day off, and they will try to avoid bringing him into the game Thursday. Story has gotten off to a good start this season, slashing .278/.351/.474 with four […]

Josh Rojas Extends Hitting Streak To 11 Games

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Josh Rojas remained hot at the plate on Wednesday night, going 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in a 3-2 loss to the Marlins. Rojas extended his hitting streak to 11 games, as he is now slashing .441/.472/.765 with two home runs, three RBI and 10 runs scored […]

Ryan Yarbrough Strikes Out Four On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough struck out four batters in 3 1/3 scoreless innings of work against the Yankees on Wednesday. In his second appearance against the Yankees this season, Yarbrough limited them to just two hits once again, as he has allowed just one run on four hits and two walks with eight […]

Randy Arozarena Doubles In Loss Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 1-for-4 with a double in a 1-0 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday. Arozarena's double was one of four hits the Rays managed against Gerrit Cole and the Yankees, and one of only two extra-base hits for the team. After a solid start to the season in which […]

Didi Gregorius Could Be Out A Couple Days After Early Exit

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) could be out for a couple games after exiting Wednesday's game early, according to Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Gregorius was replaced on defense in the bottom of the fifth inning, as he exited with what was reported as right elbow stiffness. Gregorius was 0-for-2 with a strikeout […]

Yuli Gurriel Exits Early With Illness Wednesday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (illness) exited Wednesday's game early because of an undisclosed illness, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Manager Dusty Baker said that Gurriel was "feeling sick all of a sudden", and he is currently being evaluated by team doctors. Gurriel had gone 1-for-3 with a home run and […]

Paul DeJong To Get MRI On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (side) will undergo an MRI on Thursday after exiting Wednesday's game with left side discomfort, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. DeJong was called out on strikes in the top of the fifth inning, and then replaced defensively in the bottom of the inning. Silver reports that DeJong felt […]

Trevor Cahill Allows One Run Against Reds On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Cahill allowed just one run in 5 1/3 innings of work on Wednesday night, but did not factor into the decision in a 5-1 loss to the Reds. Cahill allowed one run on three hits while striking out one, as he allowed two or fewer earned runs for the fourth […]

Kevin Newman Has Two Hits In Loss Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman finished 2-for-5 with a run scored in a 5-1 loss to the Reds on Wednesday night. It was his second multi-hit performance in his last five games, as he is now hitting 6-for-22 with a triple, one RBI and four runs scored in that span. It looks like he may […]

Isan Diaz Exits Game Early Due To Fatigue

Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz was removed from Wednesday's game because he was feeling unwell and fatigued, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. McPherson adds that Diaz was cleared by the team's doctor after he was pinch-hit for in the top of the third. It sounds like it's probably nothing serious, and […]

Devin Smeltzer Placed On Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Devin Smeltzer (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with left elbow inflammation, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Smeltzer had made only one appearance so far this year, tossing 4 2/3 innings of relief against the Pirates on April 24. With Smeltzer out, the Twins have recalled […]

Mike Soroka To Undergo Exploratory Surgery On Achilles

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles) will undergo exploratory surgery on his Achilles tendon next week, according to The Athletic. Manager Brian Snitker said that Soroka will undergo the surgery to figure out what's wrong after he suffered yet another setback in his recovery from his 2020 surgery. It's been a rough road for […]

Kris Bryant Diagnosed With Wrist Contusion

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant (wrist) has been diagnosed with a wrist contusion, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Bryant was hit by a pitch on Wednesday afternoon, as he came on as a pinch-hitter late in the game. He immediately exited after being hit, although manager David Ross said after the game that Bryant […]

J.T. Realmuto Is Day-To-Day, Not In Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day after being hit in the knee by a foul ball on Tuesday night, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Realmuto exited Tuesday's game in the eighth inning, after being hit on his left knee by a foul ball […]

Adalberto Mondesi To Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star. Mondesi has been out since Spring Training with an oblique strain, and had just recently begun swinging a bat again. It's a good sign that Mondesi could be […]

Mike Trout, Justin Upton, David Fletcher Out Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Angels outfielders Mike Trout, Justin Upton, and second baseman David Fletcher are out of the starting lineup on Wednesday night. Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that manager Joe Maddon is giving the trio a day off, so that they can have the benefit of back-to-back days of rest between Wednesday […]

Zac Gallen Scratched From Start, Placed On IL Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (elbow) was scratched from his start on Wednesday and was placed on the 10-day injured list with a minor sprain in his UCL, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Gallen has a "minor sprain of one section of his UCL in his […]

Christian Yelich Takes Batting Practice On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) was participating in batting practice on Tuesday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. McCalvy adds that Yelich was seen hitting home runs into the second deck during batting practice, as manager Craig Counsell said, "He's doing baseball activities, so he's doing everything at this point. All the activities are […]

J.T. Realmuto Exits Tuesday After Being Hit By Foul Ball

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) was pinch hit for in the eighth inning after he was hit in the left knee by a foul ball in the bottom of the seventh, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. There's no word as to the severity of the injury, but given the fact he was replaced […]

Trayce Thompson Traded To Cubs

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Trayce Thompson was traded to the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations on Tuesday, according to Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register. Thompson had started off the year at Triple-A, slashing .278/.350/.333 with a double, two walks and two runs scored over his first four games. With Ian Happ and Jake Marisnick […]

Grayson Greiner Exits Tuesday With Hamstring Strain

Detroit Tigers catcher Grayson Greiner (hamstring) exited Tuesday's game early with a left hamstring strain, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Greiner had gone 1-for-2 with an RBI before he was pinch-hit for by Jake Rogers in the bottom of the fifth inning. There's no word on how long Greiner will be […]

Jazz Chisholm Doubles In Rehab Appearance Tuesday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in a rehab start with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Tuesday night, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Chisholm looked unhindered out in the field, as he tested out his hamstring when he slid into second base on […]

Kris Bryant Dealing With Sinus Issue In Tuesday's Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant was dealing with a sinus issue that was making it difficult for him to breathe during the game on Tuesday night, leading to his early exit, according to Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. Manager David Ross said that Bryant had been dealing with the issue for a couple innings […]

Albert Almora Jr. Exits Game After Collision With Outfield Wall

New York Mets outfielder Albert Almora Jr. exited Tuesday night's game after colliding hard with the outfield wall, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Almora was running towards the wall in center field as he tracked a deep fly ball, and he momentarily made the catch before it popped out of his glove when he […]

Jeff McNeil Exits Early With Body Cramps

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (cramps) exited Tuesday night's game with body cramps, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. McNeil was seen slowing up on the basepath while trying to stretch a single into a double in the bottom of the third inning, and he was replaced on defense by Jose Peraza in […]

Kyle Freeland To Make First Rehab Start On Saturday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) will make his first rehab start on Saturday, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. Freeland has been out since suffering a left shoulder strain back in Spring Training, and he recently began throwing bullpen sessions again. Harding reports that Freeland will be limited to 60 to 70 pitches in […]

Franklin Barreto To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Los Angeles Angels infielder Franklin Barreto (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out 10 to 12 months, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Barreto was acquired in a mid-season trade with Oakland in 2020, with the Angels sending infielder Tommy La Stella to the Athletics. At one time one of […]