Tyler Naquin Placed On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin was placed on the 10-day injured list without an injury designation ahead of the team's game on Monday. The lack of an injury designation leads one to believe that Naquin could have tested positive for COVID-19, although that's just a guess. The team activated outfielder Nick Senzel from the injured […]

Nick Pivetta Roughed Up On Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta had a rough outing in an 8-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Pivetta allowed four runs over two innings of work while striking out two and walking two. He gave up one homer, a two-run shot off of the bat of Miguel Sano in the second inning. […]

Alex Verdugo Hits Second HR

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in an 8-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Verdugo's solo blast in the second inning was the only damage Boston hitters could do to Minnesota starter Joe Ryan. Verdugo is off to a fast start for Boston in 2022, hitting .292 […]

Joe Ryan Logs Seven Strikeouts Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan allowed one run over six innings in an 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Ryan struck out seven and walked none with his only mistake coming in the form of an Alex Verdugo solo homer in the second inning. Ryan has been solid for the Twins through […]

Chris Bassitt Picks Up Second Win

New York Mets right-hander Chris Bassitt threw a gem in a 10-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Bassitt allowed just one run over six innings of work while striking out six and walking two. The only mistake he made in the game was a solo homer off the bat of Daulton Varsho in […]

Francisco Lindor Homers Twice on Friday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-3 with two homers, two walks, three runs, and three RBI in a 10-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Lindor went deep off of Zach Davies for a two-run shot in the fifth inning and then added on a solo blast in the eighth. The star […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Is Playing In Extended Spring Training Games

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) has begun to play in extended spring training games at North Point, Florida. Manager Brian Snitker told reporters that Acuna could start on a rehab assignment as early as next week. Acuna has been sidelined since tearing his ACL during the 2021 season, although it appears that fantasy […]

Roberto Perez Leaves Friday's Game With Quad Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Roberto Perez left Friday's game against the Washington Nationals with a left quad contusion. Perez took a foul ball off of the leg during the second inning. He was able to finish out the inning but was replaced by pinch-hitter Andrew Knapp in the third. The veteran backstop is unlikely to miss […]

Yordan Alvarez Lands On The Injured List

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Yordan Alvarez on the COVID-19 injured list for health and safety precautions on Friday. Alvarez has now missed the past three games with an unspecified illness. The young slugger was replaced on the roster by Joe Perez. Manager Dusty Baker told reporters that Alvarez does not have COVID-19 but he […]

Casey Mize Lands On 10-Day IL

The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Casey Mize on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right elbow on Friday. Mize threw five innings in a win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday and appeared no worse for the wear following the appearance. The Tigers have yet to indicate the severity of Mize's injury, but […]

Steven Kwan Red-Hot To Start The Year

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan went 1-for-3 with a triple, two walks, three RBI, and two runs in a 10-7 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Kwan has been red-hot to start the season, going 9-for-13 with six runs, three RBI, and five walks in four games. The rookie outfielder has slid in […]

Trevor May Leaves With Injury On Monday

New York Mets right-hander Trevor May left Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with an apparent injury. May threw a scoreless seventh inning and came back out for the eighth. He walked one batter in the eighth and then appeared to injure himself. He was replaced in the game by Joely Rodriguez, who allowed his […]

Jorge Lopez Gets The Save On Monday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jorge Lopez threw a scoreless ninth inning to save a 2-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Lopez walked one and notched one strikeout in the frame. The save was Baltimore's first of the season and it lends a slight amount of clarity to the team's ninth-inning plans. Lopez, Dillon Tate, […]

Jordan Montgomery Should Be Able To Make Next Start

New York Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery (knee) is likely going to be able to make his next scheduled start. Montgomery took a comebacker off of his left knee during last Sunday's game but X-rays came back negative. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Montgomery is "doing all right" after the injury. The lefty has some […]

Tommy Romero Will Start On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tommy Romero will make his MLB debut against the Oakland A's on Tuesday. The Rays called up their No. 18 prospect earlier in the day on Monday and will waste little time getting him a taste of the big leagues. Romero will take the injured Ryan Yarbrough's (groin) spot in the […]

Michael Pineda May Start Sunday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Pineda is slated to make a start for Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday against the Iowa Cubs. Pineda had some visa issues which prevented him from getting to spring training on time, thus setting him back in his preparations for the 2022 season. The team would like to see Pineda go at […]

Luis Patino Leaves Early With Injury

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino left his Monday start against the Oakland A's with a left oblique injury. Patino got just two outs in the game while allowing one run before departing early. He was replaced by right-hander Chris Mazza. The injury most certainly will result in a stay on the injured list for […]

Blake Snell May Not Land On IL

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell (groin) is planning to play catch on Tuesday and throw his scheduled bullpen session on Wednesday. Snell was initially expected to land on the injured list after getting scratched from his start last Sunday, but it appears that the team will now wait and see if he's feeling up […]

Taijuan Walker Leaves Monday Start With Shoulder Irritation

New York Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker left his Monday start against the Philadelphia Phillies with right shoulder irritation. Walker was off to a great start in the game, throwing two scoreless innings and striking out four. He was replaced by David Peterson at the beginning of the third inning. Walker was already dealing with a […]

Myles Straw Signs Five-Year Extension

The Cleveland Guardians and outfielder Myles Straw agreed on a five-year, $25 million contract extension on Saturday. Cleveland could potentially keep Straw in town through the end of the 2028 season if they exercise their two team options. Straw came over from the Houston Astros in an in-season trade last year and wound up hitting […]

Nathan Eovaldi Strikes Out Seven In 2022 Debut

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi allowed three runs over five innings in a 6-5 loss to the New York Yankees on Opening Day. Eovaldi struck out seven and walked one in the 11-inning loss to New York. The veteran hurler tossed 76 pitches, 56 of which went for strikes in his 2022 debut. Two […]

Gerrit Cole Allows Three Runs On Friday

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole allowed three runs over four innings in a 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox in 11 innings on Friday. Cole struck out three and walked one in his team's Opening Day game. The veteran right-hander threw 68 pitches in the outing, a no-decision. He gave up all three […]

Jose Berrios Roughed Up On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios did not fare well in his Opening Day start against the Texas Rangers on Friday. Berrios got just one out in the game while coughing up four runs on three hits and two walks. He was replaced in the game by Tayler Saucedo after throwing 34 pitches, 18 of […]

Xander Bogaerts Leaves Friday's Game With Injury

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts left Friday's game early after injuring his hamstring. Bogaerts departed following a 10th-inning single in which he was seen favoring his leg on his way to first base. He was replaced by Jonathan Arauz at shortstop in the 11-inning loss. Boston manager Joey Cora told reporters after the game […]

CJ Abrams Making MLB Debut On Friday

The San Diego Padres are starting CJ Abrams at shortstop and batting him eighth for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Abrams is making his MLB debut after making the team's Opening Day roster but not getting into the game on Thursday. The 21-year-old is regarded as one of the top prospects in baseball and […]

Steve Cishek Ejected From Friday's Game

Washington Nationals right-hander Steve Cishek was ejected from his team's game against the New York Mets on Friday night after he hit Francisco Lindor in the face during the fifth inning. Lindor was the only batter Cishek faced in an outing that spanned just two pitches. It didn't appear that Cishek intentionally hit Lindor, but […]

Francisco Lindor Leaves After Hit By Pitch

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed from his team's Friday night game against the Washington Nationals after getting hit in the face by a Steve Cishek pitch. Cishek hit Lindor during the fifth inning, prompting both teams' benches and bullpens to clear out. On the bright side, Lindor was able to exit the […]

Dansby Swanson Singles On Sunday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson went 1-for-3 in a 6-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox in Grapefruit League action on Sunday. Swanson is off to a slow start this spring, hitting just .208 with one homer, four runs, and an RBI across 24 at-bats. The 28-year-old is coming off the best season of his […]

Nathan Eovaldi Putting Together A Nice Spring

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is putting together an excellent spring as he gears up for the regular season to begin later in the week. Eovaldi has a 3.55 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 12 2/3 innings of work, spanning three appearances. The 32-year-old is in line to make his team's Opening Day start […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hitless Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle went 0-for-3 in his team's 8-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Grapefruit League action on Sunday. Despite Mountcastle's hitless afternoon, he is enjoying a solid spring, hitting .304 with two homers, four runs, and four RBI across 23 at-bats. The 25-year-old enjoyed a breakout season in 2021, hitting […]