Andrew Wantz Suspended Three Games

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Andrew Wantz was suspended for three games for throwing at Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker while warnings were in place on Sunday. Wantz hit Winker on the hip after earlier throwing a pitch near the head of Julio Rodriguez. The Angels were reportedly unhappy about a pitch thrown near the head […]

Ramon Urias Takes Batting Practice Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias (oblique) took batting practice and grounders on the field ahead of his team's game against the Seattle Mariners on Monday. Urias has been sidelined since June 10 after straining his left oblique. The 28-year-old appears to be nearing a return to the field for the Orioles, although it is still […]

Tylor Megill Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Megill was placed on the 10-day IL in mid-June after coming down with discomfort in his pitching shoulder, prompting the team to shut him down from throwing for four weeks. The move means that Megill won't be back until […]

Triston Casas Begins Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ankle) began his hitting and fielding progression on Monday, according to Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald. Casas has been sidelined by an ankle injury since May 17. Casas remains without a timetable for a return to action at Triple-A Worcester but he is progressing in the right […]

Raisel Iglesias Suspended Two Games

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias was suspended for two games for his actions during a bench-clearing brawl with the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Iglesias was not in the game at the time and entered the fracas from the bullpen after teammate Andrew Wantz hit Jesse Winker on the hip. The 32-year-old closer seems to […]

J.P. Crawford Receives Five-Game Suspension

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was given a five-game suspension by MLB for fighting during a bench-clearing brawl with the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Los Angeles pitcher Andrew Wantz hit outfielder Jesse Winker on the hip after being warned earlier in the game for throwing near the head of Julio Rodriguez. Crawford was part […]

Julio Rodriguez Suspended Two Games

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez was suspended for two games on Monday for his role in a bench-clearing brawl on Sunday. Rodriguez had an Andrew Wantz pitch thrown near his head earlier in the contest. Wantz then later hit outfielder Jesse Winker on the hip, sparking the incident. According to MLB, Rodriguez was suspended for […]

Jesse Winker Suspended Seven Games

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker received a seven-game suspension on Monday for his role in a bench-clearing brawl on Sunday. Winker was hit on the hip by an Andrew Wantz pitch after Wantz had thrown a ball near the head of star rookie Julio Rodriguez earlier in the game. The incensed Winker then made his […]

Max Scherzer Might Make Rehab Start Sunday

New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer (back) could possibly make an additional rehab start on Sunday. Earlier in the day the Mets stated that Scherzer would not take the mound as a starter for the Mets on Sunday with David Peterson instead expected to take the mound. Scherzer has made one previous rehab start, going […]

Jorge Polanco Could Be Back Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (back) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list in time for his team's series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday or Tuesday. Polanco has been on the sidelines since June 12 after coming down with tightness in his lower back. Manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters that […]

Kris Bryant Not Ready To Return This Weekend

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) will not be ready to rejoin the big league club this weekend, according to the Denver Post's Patrick Saunders. Bryant has appeared in two rehab games for Triple-A Albuquerque, going 0-for-6 with three strikeouts thus far. He was initially expected back for his team's weekend series against the Minnesota […]

Austin Meadows Likely To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and is likely to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday. Meadows has been out since June 17 and previously missed almost a month with a bout of vertigo before falling ill with the virus. He will need some reps in the minors to […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Leaves With Back Spasms

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Friday's game against the New York Mets with back spasms. Chisholm went 2-for-3 with a run before being replaced in the lineup by Willians Astudillo at the top of the sixth inning. It appears that the removal from the game was precautionary, but look for Miami to […]

Trayce Thompson Traded To Dodgers

The Detroit Tigers agreed to trade outfielder Trayce Thompson to the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations on Monday. Thompson will rejoin a Dodgers team that he last played for in 2016, a season in which he hit .225 with 13 homers. The Dodgers were in need of some outfield depth after losing Mookie Betts […]

C.J. Abrams Recalled Monday

The San Diego Padres recalled infielder C.J. Abrams from Triple-A El Paso on Monday. Abrams is starting at shortstop and hitting eighth against the Arizona Diamondbacks for Monday's game at Petco Park. The team was expected to recall the rookie prospect after Manny Machado's (ankle) injury on Sunday and they did just that to provide […]

Mike Clevinger Will Start Wednesday

San Diego Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger is expected to start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Clevinger was activated from the COVID IL last week and tossed two innings in relief on Friday. The 31-year-old will be taking the spot of Joe Musgrove who is on the COVID IL and will apparently not be ready […]

David Peralta Scratched Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta was scratched ahead of his team's Monday night game against the San Diego Padres. The team replaced him in the lineup with Jordan Luplow, who will get the start in left field. Arizona has yet to give a reason as to why Peralta will not play on Monday but expect […]

Padres Have Optimism Manny Machado Will Avoid IL

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for his team's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Machado injured his ankle running on Sunday in an incident that looked serious at the time. On Monday, the Padres expressed some optimism that Machado will be able to avoid a […]

Kevin Kiermaier Leaves Early Monday With Hip Issue

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier left Monday's game against the New York Yankees with inflammation in his left hip. Kiermaier appeared to be feeling some discomfort in his leg during his first, and only, at-bat in the game. He wound up striking out and was replaced in center field by Brett Phillips. Kiermaier just […]

Liover Peguero Called Up To Majors

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled shortstop Liover Peguero and placed Tucupita Marcano on the COVID injured list on Friday. Peguero is a well-regarded prospect for the Pirates, coming in as their No. 5 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline. The 21-year-old will report to the Pirates straight from Double-A Altoona, where he is hitting .292 with […]

Jerar Encarnacion Promoted To Big Leagues Friday

The Miami Marlins promoted outfielder Jerar Encarnacion to the major leagues on Friday. Encarnacion and fellow prospect Lewin Diaz will join the Marlins with Jesus Aguilar and Jesus Sanchez getting placed on the COVID injured list on Friday. Encarnacion has progressed through the system rapidly this season as he was promoted to Triple-A in the […]

Chris Sale To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) will begin a rehab assignment in Fort Myers on Monday. Sale has not pitched yet this season as he has been recovering from a stress fracture in his rib suffered during Game 5 of the ALCS last October. As manager Alex Cora told reporter on Thursday, Sale will […]

Triston Casas Still Unable To Resume Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ankle) is still unable to participate in baseball activities. The highly-regarded Boston prospect suffered a high-ankle sprain while running the bases earlier this season and remains unable to return to baseball activities, including swinging a bat. He is currently rehabbing his right ankle in Fort Myers. It appears […]

Joe Musgrove Heads To COVID IL

The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Joe Musgrove on the COVID injured list and recalled right-hander Reiss Knehr from Triple-A El Paso on Friday. There has been no indication whether Musgrove tested positive for the virus or was in close contact with someone else who did. Musgrove certainly appeared to be fine in his start […]

Mookie Betts Scratched Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was scratched from the lineup ahead of his team's Friday night game against the Cleveland Guardians. Betts is apparently dealing with a right rib contusion and will be replaced in right field by Eddy Alvarez while Trea Turner will be the team's new leadoff hitter against Cleveland starter Zach […]

Yoan Moncada Leaves With Hamstring Tightness

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada left Friday's game against the with right hamstring tightness and will go for further evaluation. Moncada went 0-for-1 before being replaced by Josh Harrison at third base after the former was seen talking to trainers in the dugout following a second-inning groundout. Moncada is struggling this season, hitting […]

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 […]