Anthony DeSclafani Set To Make Rehab Start Thursday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) is scheduled to make his second rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. DeSclafani has been on the sidelines since his April 21 start thanks to inflammation in his ankle. The veteran hurler is not eligible to be activated from the 60-day injured list until late June, but […]

Alex Cobb To Throw Batting Practice Tuesday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (neck) is scheduled to throw batting practice on Tuesday. Cobb has been sidelined on the injured list since getting scratched from a June 3 start with a neck strain but he appears to be taking steps in the right direction as it pertains to returning to the field. The […]

Brandon Belt Takes Batting Practice Monday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is progressing toward making a return to the field. Belt hasn't appeared in a game since May 18 as he has been on the injured list with inflammation in his right knee. The veteran took batting practice on Monday and is participating in full baseball activity. Belt […]

Jonathan India Activated Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) was activated from the injured list ahead of his team's Monday night game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. India was originally expected to be activated later in the week but the Reds sped up the process, placing Aristides Aquino on the injured list with a left calf strain in […]

Josiah Gray Scratched Due To Rain Delay

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray was scratched from his Monday start against the Atlanta Braves due to a rain delay. Gray presumably got warmed up ahead of the game, but then the rain came and caused the game to start almost 90 minutes late due to the delay. Washington chose to play it safe with […]

Joe Ryan To Start Tuesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (illness) will be activated from the COVID-19 list and start against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Ryan has been sidelined since May 25, making one rehab start for Triple-A St. Paul along the way. The 26-year-old has been excellent for the Twins this season, posting a 5-2 record, 2.28 ERA, […]

Jake Burger Leaves Monday's Game

Chicago White Sox infielder Jake Burger left Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers after injuring his hand. Burger injured his right hand following a swing during the fourth inning. He finished out the at-bat but was later removed for pinch-hitter Seby Zavala in the fifth inning. Burger went for X-rays, which came back negative, indicating […]

Jakob Junis Looking At 4-6-Week Absence

San Francisco Giants right-hander Jakob Junis (hamstring) is likely looking at a four- to six-week absence, according to the team. Junis is currently rehabbing the injury after hitting the injured list on Saturday after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain during his start on Friday night. The injury will now keep him out at least […]

Pablo Lopez Leaves After He Is Hit By Line Drive

Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez left his Friday start after he was hit on the right wrist by a line drive. Lopez threw 4 1/3 innings of two-run ball, striking out five and walking two before he was struck by a 100.5 MPH liner off the bat of Michael Brantley. After the play, Lopez threw […]

Jacob deGrom Expected To Throw Bullpen Saturday

New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is slated to throw a third bullpen session on Saturday. The ace right-hander has yet to make a start in 2022 after developing a stress reaction in his right shoulder late in spring training. deGrom is still without a timetable for returning to the mound but he continues […]

Garrett Whitlock Placed On Injured List

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Whitlock is dealing with inflammation in his right hip. The issue must have gotten worse throughout the day because manager Alex Cora initially told reporters that he didn't expect Whitlock to miss his scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners […]

Alex Verdugo Dealing With Knee Issue

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (knee) is not in the starting lineup for his team's Friday night game against the Seattle Mariners. Verdugo banged up his knee in Thursday's game, so he will take a seat against Seattle southpaw Marco Gonzales. The Red Sox will go with Franchy Cordero in left field, Rob Refsnyder […]

Wade Miley Leaves Friday Start With Injury

Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley left his start against the New York Yankees with left shoulder soreness. Miley tossed three scoreless innings against the Yankees on the road but he did not come out for the fourth inning. The veteran hurler had just been activated from the injured list to make the start earlier in […]

Robinson Cano Signs Minor League Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres and infielder Robinson Cano agreed upon a minor league deal on Friday. Cano will report to Triple-A El Paso after declining to report to El Paso last week. He then briefly became a free-agent but Cano must have found that the market for his services was quiet, so he rejoined the […]

Pete Alonso In Lineup Friday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) is in the lineup for his team's game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Alonso was hit on the hand by a pitch on Tuesday but avoided any damage. The veteran slugger will play first base and bat fourth as the Mets gear up to take […]

Gabriel Moreno Expected To Make MLB Debut Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Gabriel Moreno is tentatively expected to be promoted to the big leagues from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday and get the start behind the plate. Moreno is regarded as one of the top prospects in the Toronto pipeline and has hit .324 with one homer, 18 runs, 23 RBI, and three steals […]

Zack Greinke Expected To Make Rehab Start Sunday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke (forearm) is expected to make his first rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Omaha. Greinke landed on the injured list at the end of May with a forearm strain after admitting that he has been feeling soreness in his right arm for much of the season. It is unclear […]

Taylor Ward Expects To Be Activated Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (hamstring) told reporters that he expects to be activated off the injured list on Tuesday. Ward landed on the injured list after injuring his hamstring while attempting a diving catch in the outfield last week. If he is able to return on Tuesday, it will mark a minimum 10-day […]

Anthony Rendon Activated From IL, Starting Friday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will start at third base against the New York Mets on Friday. Rendon landed on the injured list on May 28 after developing inflammation in his right wrist. The veteran infielder will bat third against Mets right-hander Tylor Megill […]

Mike Trout Not In Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hip) is not in the starting lineup for his team's Friday night contest against the New York Mets. Trout injured his hip while running the bases back on Tuesday and hasn't played since. The star outfielder initially sounded optimistic that he would be able to return to the action […]

Wil Myers Weighing Options

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (knee) and the team are still weighing his options when it comes down to how to proceed with his injured right knee. Myers landed on the injured list last Friday after trying to play through knee soreness for a few weeks prior. The veteran could continue to rest his […]

Enrique Hernandez Not Starting Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Enrique Hernandez will get a day off against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Hernandez will give way to Christian Arroyo, who will start in left field. Hernandez is hitting .210 with four homers, 27 runs, and 23 RBI across 210 at-bats in 2022. He has been on a modest hot […]

Jarren Duran Optioned To Triple-A Monday

The Boston Red Sox optioned outfielder Jarren Duran to Triple-A Worcester on Monday. Duran was optioned to make room for Jackie Bradley Jr., who was reinstated from the paternity leave list ahead of the team's Monday game against the Los Angeles Angels. Duran played two games for the Red Sox while Bradley was on the […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Activated From Paternity List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was activated from the paternity leave list ahead of his team's game against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night. Bradley will start in center field and bat ninth against the Angels. The Red Sox optioned outfielder Jarren Duran back to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Bradley […]

David Peralta Leaves Monday With Back Spasms

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta left Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with back spasms. Peralta got banged up after making a diving catch during the third inning and was replaced in left field by Cooper Hummel after going 0-for-1 at the plate. The 34-year-old veteran is hitting .238 with eight homers, 16 runs, and […]

Taylor Ward Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is dealing with right hamstring tightness. Ward left Friday night's game after attempting a diving catch on a ball during the fifth inning. He was able to get back to his feet and chase down the ball but was removed from the game shortly thereafter. […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Six Shutout Innings In Rehab Start

Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg (shoulder, neck) pitched well in a rehab start for the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on Friday. He struck out four and allowed just one hit while walking a batter. Strasburg tossed 83 pitches (50 strikes) in the outing as he is on the final portion of his journey to return […]

Luis Urias Leaves Friday's Game With Thumb Discomfort

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (thumb) left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres with an injury. Urias was apparently dealing with discomfort in his right thumb after going 0-for-1 at the plate in the contest and was replaced by Pablo Reyes at shortstop on Friday night. The Brewers are already short-handed at the […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Placed On Paternity List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was placed on the paternity list ahead of his team's Friday game against the Oakland A's. The Red Sox recalled Jarren Duran in a corresponding move to take Bradley's spot on the roster. Bradley will be out of action for the next three days, spanning all of Boston's […]

Jarren Duran Recalled On Friday

The Boston Red Sox recalled outfielder Jarren Duran on Friday ahead of their game against the Oakland A's. Duran was recalled to take the place of outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., who was placed on the paternity list earlier in the day. The 25-year-old Duran has appeared in just one game for the Red Sox this […]