JT Brubaker Allows One Run Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander JT Brubaker pitched well in a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Brubaker allowed one unearned run over 6 2/3 innings of work while striking out four and walking two, but he had to settle for a no-decision in the outing. The solid performance leaves Brubaker with a 0-4 record, […]

Dylan Carlson Could Miss Two Weeks

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday after he was diagnosed with a grade 1/2 hamstring strain. The team is reportedly hopeful that Carlson will be able to return to action in two weeks, according to team manager Oliver Marmol. Carlson is struggling through his 2022 […]

Luke Weaver To Make Extended Spring Start

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Luke Weaver (elbow) will make a start in extended spring training on Tuesday. Weaver is expected to throw two innings and 30 pitches in the appearance. The team is planning to use the 28-year-old out of the bullpen once he's ready to return to big-league action. Weaver has made just one appearance […]

David Peterson Recalled From Triple-A, Will Start Monday

New York Mets left-hander David Peterson was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. Peterson will start for the Mets against the San Francisco Giants on Monday evening. The southpaw has made four appearances (three starts) for the Mets in 2022, posting a 1.89 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 16 strikeouts over 19 innings of work. The […]

Ken Giles Expected To Throw Bullpen This Week

Seattle Mariners reliever Ken Giles (finger) is expected to throw a bullpen session either Monday or Tuesday. If he emerges from that without any setbacks, Giles is expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly after. Giles sprained the middle finger on his pitching hand during the spring and has yet to make a big-league appearance […]

Frankie Montas Likely To Start Thursday

Oakland A's right-hander Frankie Montas (hand) is expected to make his next scheduled start on Thursday against the Texas Rangers. Montas was hit on his pitching hand by a comebacker during his previous start last Saturday but X-rays came back negative. After he threw a bullpen session on Monday, fantasy gamers can tentatively expect the […]

Austin Slater Lands On IL

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. The team called up outfielder Stuart Fairchild to take Slater's spot on the big league roster. Slater injured his left wrist in Sunday's game and apparently did not show enough progress to convince the Giants to leave him off […]

Kyle Hendricks Struggles In Friday Loss

Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks struggled in a 10-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Hendricks allowed seven runs over five innings while striking out three and walking two. He struggled to keep the ball in the yard, serving up four homers before departing after 93 pitches following the fifth inning. Hendricks has been […]

Josh Rojas Homers Three Times Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Josh Rojas had a huge game in a 10-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Rojas went 3-for-5 with three homers and four RBI in a high-scoring win that saw Arizona swat seven home runs. The 27-year-old infielder came into the game without a homer in 2022 but he changed […]

Aaron Civale Leaves With Glute Cramp Friday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Aaron Civale left with a left glute cramp during his Friday start against the Detroit Tigers. Civale fell while fielding a ball during the seventh inning. He remained in the game but only wound up throwing one more pitch before being replaced with one out in the seventh by Enyel De Los […]

Jake Odorizzi Played Catch Friday

Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi (ankle) was able to play catch on Friday ahead of his team's game against the Texas Rangers. Odorizzi appeared to be seriously injured against the Boston Red Sox on Monday when he went down on the field and had to be carted off, but further testing showed just a sprain […]

Brandon Belt, Joey Bart Absent From Friday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt and catcher Joey Bart will both be on the bench at the start of their team's Friday night contest against the San Diego Padres. Belt will be replaced at first base by Wilmer Flores while Curt Casali will be behind the plate for the series opener against their […]

Daulton Jefferies Diagnosed With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Oakland Athletics right-hander Daulton Jefferies was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome on Friday. Jefferies was initially thought to be dealing with biceps tightness after allowing seven runs in his Wednesday start but further testing revealed a more severe issue. His Friday diagnosis is not good news for the 26-year-old, who will likely need to undergo […]

Tarik Skubal Leaves Friday Start Early

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal left his Friday night start against the Cleveland Guardians after he was hit on the shin by a line drive. Cleveland outfielder Ernie Clement sent a liner back up the middle to end the bottom of the fifth inning. Skubal limped off of the field following the play and was […]

Corey Kluber Strikes Out Eight Monday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber pitched well in a 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Kluber allowed two runs over six innings while striking out eight and allowing four hits, including a two-run homer to Jonathan Schoop. He induced 14 swinging strikes on 90 pitches in the game. The veteran escaped with […]

Michael Conforto Could Sign After MLB Draft

Free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) is open to signing with a team following the conclusion of the 2022 MLB draft in mid-July, according to his agent Scott Boras. Conforto injured his shoulder during the lockout and had surgery later in the spring, putting a serious damper on his free agency activities. The veteran was originally […]

Antonio Senzatela Removed Due To Injury Monday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela was removed from Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants after injuring himself while warming up before the third inning. On the bright side, it appeared as though Senzatela was dealing with cramping, so the injury does not seem to be serious. Senzatela had thrown two scoreless innings while posting […]

Mitch Garver To Begin Rehab In Double-A Tuesday

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Tuesday. Garver injured his elbow last week and there was initially some speculation that it was a serious injury but he seems to have avoided a lengthy stay on the sidelines. For now, Garver is slated to serve as the […]

Dylan Bundy Expected Back Tuesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Dylan Bundy (illness) is expected to start for his team against the Oakland A's on Tuesday. Bundy has been on the injured list since he came down with COVID-19 early in May. The veteran right-hander draws a plus assignment against Oakland on Tuesday, but he may not work very deep into the […]

Jake Odorizzi Carted Off Monday

Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi was carted off during the fifth inning of a Monday night game against the Boston Red Sox. Odorizzi collapsed off of the mound during the game and was in obvious pain. His leg was immediately checked on by trainers, both from Houston and the Red Sox. Odorizzi had allowed two […]

Josh Bell Singles Friday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell went 1-for-4 in a 6-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday. Bell is off to an excellent start at the plate for the Nationals in 2022, hitting .342 with four homers, 22 runs, and 21 RBI over 117 at-bats. Bell has cooled off slightly of late, hitting .296 […]

Pablo Lopez Strikes Out 11 Friday

Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez turned in an excellent start in a 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Lopez allowed one run over seven innings of work while striking out 11. The 26-year-old hurler racked up an impressive 20 swinging strikes on 99 pitches, with his only mistake a solo homer to Kolten […]

Corbin Burnes Strikes Out Seven Friday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes pitched well in a 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Burnes allowed one run over seven innings while striking out seven and walking none, although he had to settle for a no-decision in the start. He made just one mistake in the ballgame, a solo homer off the […]

Andrew Benintendi Wins Arbitration Case

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi got some good news on Friday as he was informed that he won his arbitration case. Benintendi will now earn $8.5 million for his services in 2022 after the Royals offered $7.3 million in March back when they kicked off the arbitration process. The 27-year-old outfielder is off to […]

Austin Meadows Dealing With An Ear Infection

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows is dealing with an inner ear infection, which explains why he was not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Meadows is seeing a doctor for treatment for the issue and the team is hopeful that his absence will only be for Friday's game. Meadows is hitting […]

Clayton Kershaw's MRI Reveals No Structural Damage

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) got an MRI on Friday and the results showed no structural damage for the southpaw. Kershaw was placed on the injured list earlier on Friday after getting an epidural on Thursday. The positive MRI results are good news after Kershaw had already indicated to reporters that he was […]

George Springer Sprains Ankle Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer left Friday's game with a sprained ankle. Springer injured his ankle after falling awkwardly into the outfield wall at Tropicana Field after misplaying a triple off the bat of Brandon Lowe. He initially stayed in the game but left after a groundout in the third inning, ultimately going 0-for-2 […]

Casey Mize To Make Rehab Start Thursday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (elbow) is scheduled to make his first rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. Mize injured his elbow during a start on April 14, just his second appearance of the 2022 season. The 25-year-old hurler is trending in the right direction after his elbow sprain but he will probably need […]

Ryan Pepiot May Start For Dodgers Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot joined his team's taxi squad on Monday and could possibly make his MLB debut in a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The team has yet to make a final decision but is reportedly leaning toward sending Pepiot out there to take on the Pirates. Pepiot has made […]

Joey Wentz Will Make His MLB Debut Wednesday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Joey Wentz will make his MLB debut against the Oakland A's on Wednesday. Wentz has made five starts for Triple-A Toledo this season, posting a 4.12 ERA and an eye-popping 11.90 K/9. The 24-year-old hurler is generally regarded as a top-10 prospect in the Detroit farm system, boasting a pedestrian fastball but […]