Logan Webb Gets The Nod Friday

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler has announced the Logan Webb will start Friday night's game versus the Texas Rangers. The right-hander held his own in his season debut versus the Dodgers, allowing one run over four innings while striking out two. He struggled in eight starts with the club in 2019, but posted sterling... Read More

Tony Gonsolin Recalled For Friday Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin for Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks. He'll take Alex Wood's spot in the rotation, but it's unclear how long he'll remain a starter. Gonsolin jumped back and forth from the bullpen to the rotation in 2019, but he has proven to be effective in both... Read More

Shogo Akiyama Leading Off On Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama is leading off for the club in Friday night's matchup versus Tigers righty Spencer Turnbull. It's the third-straight game that Akiyama has led off, and he'll likely remain here versus most right-handers. The 32-year-old is 4-for-15 with two walks so far in his debut season, but he's still looking for... Read More

JaCoby Jones Batting Ninth Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones is playing center field and batting ninth for the team's contest versus Reds right-hander Luis Castillo on Friday. Jones has been the team's hottest hitter this season, hitting .409 (9-for-22) with two doubles, three homers, and six RBI all from the ninth spot in the order. It'll be interesting to... Read More

Jays Hopeful Ken Giles Will Pitch Again This Year

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (forearm) received a PRP injection on Thursday to help heal his “forearm mass strain.” Giles left Sunday’s contest with the injury, and the team is hopeful that he can start throwing again in two weeks. Barring any setbacks, the right-hander could return in a week or two after that,... Read More

Luis Castillo Pushed Back To Start Against Tigers

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo will get the ball Friday night versus the Tigers after Thursday's rainout. It's a juicy matchup for the 27-year-old who will pitch in the spacious Comerica Park against a Detroit team that leads the league in K-rate against right-handers (35.2% K%). The club entered Thursday's game hitting a measly... Read More

Mets To Discuss Edwin Diaz's Role After Another Rough Outing

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas stated after Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Red Sox that they'll discuss Edwin Diaz's role in the team's bullpen with the team's brass. He was put into the ninth inning with the team down 3-2 and went on to issue two walks, a single, and a hit-by-pitch. Luckily, Paul... Read More

Derek Fisher Suffers Quad Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Derek Fisher left Thursday's game early versus the Nationals after experiencing quad tightness in his left leg. He was 0-for-1 in the contest before getting lifted in the third inning and was replaced by Joe Panik. Fisher has received generous playing time since Randal Grichuk has been out of the lineup,... Read More

Sean Doolittle Working On "Mechanical Tweaks"

Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez gave some insight into the team's decision to have Daniel Hudson close out Thursday's 6-4 win over the Blue Jays. He stated he wanted to stay away from the left-hander since he's working on some "mechanical tweaks." Doolittle has appeared in two games this season, allowing one run on two... Read More

James Karinchak Records Save For Indians Thursday

Cleveland Indians reliever James Karinchak recorded his first career save in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Twins. He did so rather easily, recording a strikeout in the six-pitch effort for a 1-2-3 ninth. The Tribe's regular closer Brad Hand showed some decreased velocity in Wednesday's non-save situation and allowed three earned runs while only recording... Read More

Tyler Mahle To Remain In Starting Rotation

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle will remain a part of the team's rotation with Wade Miley landing on the injured list. Mahle was keeping Andrew DeSclafani's place warm, but with his return coming this weekend, Miley's injury has opened up another available spot. Mahle struck out four and allowed two runs over four innings... Read More

Call-Up Coming Soon For Nick Madrigal?

The Chicago White Sox director of player development Chris Getz stated that second base prospect Nick Madrigal is "pretty close" to receiving his big-league promotion. Madrigal is the future at second base for the Pale Hose, and now that the service time deadline has passed, there's no penalty in bringing the speedy 23-year-old up to... Read More

Cameron Maybin Departs Thursday's Game Early

Detroit Tigers outfielder Cameron Maybin was forced from Thursday's game versus the Royals in the ninth inning after beating out an infield single. He suffered a strained right quad as Victor Reyes came in to pinch run. Manager Ron Gardenhire announced after the game that Maybin will be placed on the 10-day IL, which would... Read More

Austin Nola Likely Back This Weekend

Seattle Mariners catcher/first baseman Austin Nola (knee) could return to the club on Friday, but the worst-case scenario is sometime later this weekend. The 30-year-old injured his knee on a slide in Monday's game, but a subsequent MRI has come back clean. Nola is 2-for-11 in the early going after hitting .269 with 10 home... Read More

Tony Gonsolin Starting Friday Versus Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin will get the nod in Friday's contest versus the Diamondbacks in Arizona. He's spent the beginning of the season with the club's taxi squad and will now take over for Alex Wood in the starting rotation. It's unclear how long he'll stay there, however, since he bounced back... Read More

Joey Bart Taking Reps At First Base

San Francisco Giants catching prospect Joey Bart has been fielding ground balls at first base at the team's alternate training site in Sacramento. There's been momentum towards a possible call up for the 13th ranked prospect in baseball, but manager Gabe Kapler continues to dance around the subject. With Buster Posey opting out of the... Read More

Teoscar Hernandez Slugs League-Leading Fourth Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez stayed hot at the plate in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Nationals, hitting two home runs to take over the league lead. Both were solo shots as the 27-year-old now has four on the season with six RBI and a .321 batting average. Hernandez was moved up to the... Read More

Hyun-Jin Ryu Struggles Versus Nationals

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu couldn't get through five frames in the team's 6-4 loss to the Nationals on Thursday. The veteran allowed five runs over 4 1/3 while surrendering nine hits and walk with five punchouts in the loss. Ryu hasn't been sharp in his first two contests in his new uniform... Read More

Max Kepler Returns To Lineup Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is back in the team's lineup versus Indians right-hander Shane Bieber on Thursday. The 27-year-old is back in his customary leadoff spot and playing right field after a rest day on Wednesday. Kepler hit two homers on Opening Day but is just 1-for-13 since with three strikeouts. Hopefully, the day... Read More

Franchy Cordero Batting Eighth Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Franchy Cordero is in the team's lineup on Thursday versus Tigers right-hander Ivan Nova. Cordero was traded from the Padres days before Opening Day, and he's yet to settle into his new uniform with a 1-for-11 start this season. He's yet to strikeout, which is a good sign since he's struggled... Read More

Diamondbacks Calling Up Prospect Daulton Varsho

The Arizona Diamondbacks are calling up their catching prospect Daulton Varsho according to a report. The 24-year-old spent the 2019 season at Double-A, slashing .301/.378/.520 with 18 homers and 21 stolen bases in 108 games. While those numbers are impressive for a backstop, the question is how he'll find some playing time with Carson Kelly... Read More

Niko Goodrum Sitting Thursday Versus Royals

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum is sitting for Thursday's contest versus Brady Singer and the Royals. Harold Castro is leading off and playing shortstop versus the rookie pitcher who excelled in his debut last week. Goodrum is 5-for-22 on the season with a homer and two RBI as the team's everyday leadoff hitter. He's not... Read More

Royals Calling Up Top Pitching Prospect Kris Bubic Friday

The Kansas City Royals have announced that they are calling up left-handed pitching prospect Kris Bubic for Friday's home opener versus the White Sox. Bubic is the team's sixth-ranked prospect and has yet to pitch in a game above High-A. He impressed at that level with a 2.30 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 101 2/3... Read More

Seranthony Dominguez Has Successful Tommy John Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Thursday after months of wait. The flamethrowing right-hander was recommended for surgery back in March, and he will now need at least a year of recovery time. If all goes well, Dominguez could return to the Phillies in late 2021, but chances are... Read More

Howie Kendrick Out Again Thursday

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick (back) is sitting for the second-straight day versus Blue Jays left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. Josh Harrison is making his Nats debut batting sixth at DH while Carter Kieboom remains in the lineup batting sixth and playing third. Kendrick was a late scratch before Wednesday's contest after dealing with some upper back... Read More

Stephen Strasburg Throws From Flat Ground

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (hand) threw from flat ground on Thursday as he works his way back from a nerve issue in his pitching hand. He incorporated off-speed pitches for the first time, and his next step is to throw off a mound. The right-hander was scratched ahead of his season debut last... Read More

Bo Bichette Returns To Lineup Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (hamstring) is back in the team’s lineup on Thursday versus Nationals right-hander Erick Fedde. The youngster was a late scratch ahead of Monday’s game after experiencing tightness in his hamstring while fielding ground balls in warmups. The club was being extra precautious with their star shortstop by sitting him... Read More

Nate Pearson Impresses Over Five Scoreless

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson had an outstanding major-league debut in the team's 4-0 extra-inning loss to the Nationals on Wednesday. Facing perennial Cy Young candidate Max Scherzer is no easy feat, but Pearson held his own tossing five scoreless frames in the no-decision. He allowed just two hits and two walks while... Read More

Dylan Bundy Faces Struggling Mariners Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dylan Bundy had a terrific debut with his new squad last week, and will look to keep his momentum going versus the Mariners on Thursday. He allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings against the Athletics last Friday, striking out seven in the win. The M's have whiffed the fifth-most... Read More

Robbie Ray Faces Tough Dodgers Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray has a difficult test ahead of him Thursday as he faces off against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers currently have the second-highest batting average versus southpaws this season (.324), while being the second-hardest team to strikeout (14.3% K-rate). Ray didn't do so hot against this club in 2019... Read More