James McCann Clobbers Game-Winning Grand Slam

Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning during Wednesday's 13-9 win over the Houston Astros. McCann tied his career high in home runs with the blast, giving him 13 on the season. In his first season with the White Sox, McCann has enjoyed a breakout year. Among […]

Cole Hamels Doesn't Last Long Against Phillies

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels lasted only two innings against the team he started his career with on Wednesday. Hamels lasted only two innings, giving up nine hits and eight runs before being pulled in an eventual 11-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. That marks two straight starts that didn't go Hamels' way, as […]

Jeimer Candelario Begins Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) is heading off to rehab with Triple-A Toledo after missing a week with a left thumb sprain. Candelario has not been able to get the offense going in the majors, hitting .198/.289/.326 this season. Dawel Lugo replaced Candelario at third after the injury and has proven to be the […]

Felix Hernandez To Make One More Rehab Start

Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez (shoulder) completed his third rehab start on Wednesday, throwing four scoreless innings and striking out eight. Hernandez is rehabbing a shoulder injury and will start one more game at Triple-A Tacoma before returning to the Mariners roster, likely late next week. The once-dominant pitcher has had a steep decline in the […]

Michael Pineda Reinstated from Injured List

Minnesota Twins starter Michael Pineda (triceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list after missing two weeks with a right triceps strain. Pineda had been on a tear before he suffered his injury, having let up only nine runs over his last six starts. In fact, Pineda has been consistently reliable for most of the season, […]

Jack Flaherty Adds to Scoreless Streak

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty added another seven innings onto his scoreless streak as he got the win against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Flaherty has gone three straight starts and 21 innings without giving up a run, earned or otherwise. He hasn't given up more than two runs in his last […]

Dereck Rodriguez to Start Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez is expected to get the start on Thursday against the Diamondbacks. After a promising season in 2018, Rodriguez has not looked good this season. His ERA through 19 games is 5.32 and in his last outing he could only last three innings before being pulled after giving up […]

Logan Morrison Called Up by Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have called up veteran first baseman Logan Morrison on Wednesday. Morrison has been impressive at Triple-A this season, hitting .308 with 18 home runs in 61 games. His call-up could be related to the injury outfielder Corey Dickerson suffered on Tuesday, as the Phillies would have to shift players around in addition […]

Pablo Sandoval Hits Injured List

San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (elbow) will land on the 10-day injured list after receiving a cortisone shot for pain in his right elbow. Sandoval said he has felt pain in the elbow since 2013 and a recent MRI showed bone chips, which would have to be removed via surgery. He is hopeful to […]

George Springer Loves Leading Off

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer opened Tuesday's first game against the Chicago White Sox with a first-pitch home run in an eventual 6-2 win. Springer has never looked more at home than in the leadoff spot, with nine leadoff homers this season and 33 in his career. He is also in the midst of the […]

Bryan Reynolds Continues Quietly Great Rookie Season

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 3-for-4 with two walks and a solo home run during Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels. He continues a fantastic rookie campaign that has seen him hit 13 home runs with a .338 average. If it were another season, Reynolds would be getting a push for National […]

Ivan Nova Goes the Distance Against the Astros

Chicago White Sox starter Ivan Nova got a complete-game win versus the Houston Astros in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. He let up just four hits and one unearned run as the White Sox won 4-1. In his last five starts, Nova has four wins and only two earned runs. While his hot streak […]

Zach Plesac Unable to Secure Win Despite Performance

Cleveland Indians starter Zach Plesac was unable to get the win in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Texas Rangers, despite working a clean six innings. He fanned six and walked two while allowing five hits, lowering his ERA on the season to 3.13. The win would go to reliever Nick Goody, his third of the […]

Dustin Pedroia Undergoes Another Surgery

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia had a successful left knee-joint preservation surgery on Tuesday. The team said he would be beginning rehab again in Arizona. It is unlikely Pedroia will ever play again in the big leagues after appearing in only nine games with the Red Sox in the past two seasons. He […]

Zack Godley Claimed Off Waivers by Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed starting pitcher Zack Godley off waivers after he was designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. After an awful start to the season that saw Godley allow 25 earned runs over six starts, the Diamondbacks moved him into the bullpen in May. Although he has made spot […]

Johnny Cueto's Rehab Assignment Off to Good Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) has pitched well in his first return to the mound since undergoing Tommy John's surgery last summer. He struck out five hitters on 21 pitches through two innings in an Arizona League game in Scottsdale. The Giants are looking towards having Cueto back with the team in early […]

Ben Zobrist Continuing Minor League Rehab Assignment

Chicago Cubs utility man Ben Zobrist will resume his minor league rehab assignment with the Class A Myrtle Beach Pelicans. He will play three games with the team starting on Thursday, just as he did last week with the Class A South Bend Cubs. Zobrist hasn't played with the Chicago Cubs since May 6, when […]

Tim Beckham Suspended 80 Games

Seattle Mariners shortstop Tim Beckham has been suspended 80 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. This will keep him out of all remaining games for this season and significantly push back his start next season. The 29-year-old was fourth on the team with 47 RBI while hitting .237 with 15 home runs. You […]