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 […]

Jake Marisnick Leaves With Injury On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Marisnick left Monday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with an injury. Marisnick injured his left thumb after a hard landing while making a diving catch during the win. The veteran outfielder went 0-for-2 in the game before Cole Tucker pinch-hit for him during the sixth inning. Marisnick is hitting […]

Luke Voit Will Need More Rehab At-Bats

San Diego Padres first baseman Luke Voit (biceps) will stay at Triple-A El Paso for the time being in an attempt to get his bat going. Voit has struggled in Triple-A, striking out in nine straight at-bats at one point as he attempts to work his way back to the big league club after injuring […]

Anthony DeSclafani To Throw A Bullpen Monday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) will throw a bullpen session on Monday ahead of his team's game against the Colorado Rockies. DeSclafani has not pitched in a game since April 21 as he has been dealing with inflammation in his right ankle. The veteran right-hander is still without a timeline for a return […]

Chris Taylor Leaves Monday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor left his team's 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday after he fouled a ball off of his left knee during the sixth inning. Taylor had gone 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before he was replaced in the lineup by Max Muncy. The veteran was in visible pain after […]

Brandon Belt Scratched Monday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (neck) was a late scratch from Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Belt left Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with neck stiffness and is considered day-to-day. He was originally slated to return to action on Monday against Colorado but apparently his neck is still giving him […]

J.P. Crawford Could Be Back In Lineup Tuesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (back) left Saturday's game with back spasms and has been sidelined the past two days. He is hoping to be able to take some swings on Monday with the possibility of returning to the lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Dylan Moore has been covering shortstop in Crawford's absence […]

Brian Anderson Hits Injured List Friday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. Anderson was not listed with an injury designation, so it is likely either he returned a positive COVID-19 test or was in close contact with someone else who tested positive. The Marlins recalled outfielder Bryan De La Cruz in a […]

Jack Flaherty To Throw Bullpen Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session on Saturday. Flaherty was shut down in March with discomfort in his throwing shoulder and received a platelet-rich plasma injection shortly thereafter. The 26-year-old will be permitted to throw all of his pitches during the bullpen session, giving hope that he could […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hitting Leadoff In Season Debut Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. is hitting leadoff against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Wade dealt with inflammation in his knee during spring training and will be making his 2022 debut against St. Louis right-hander Jordan Hicks. The 28-year-old logged 30 at-bats during a recent rehab appearance, hitting .238 with a […]

Carson Kelly Scratched With Abdominal Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly was scratched from his team's Friday night home game against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran catcher is apparently dealing with abdominal tightness, which will prevent him from taking the field on Friday night. Kelly was slated to serve as the catcher for right-hander Merrill Kelly, who will instead throw to […]