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 […]

Taylor Ward Leaves With Injury Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward left Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after injuring himself while attempting a diving catch in the fifth inning. Ward went down awkwardly while trying to make the catch after going 1-for-3 in the game before the injury. He was replaced in the outfield by Juan Lagares. Ward is […]

Chris Sale Could Face Hitters Next Week

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) is expected to throw a bullpen session in the next few days and could face live hitters sometime next week. Sale suffered a hairline fracture in his rib cage before the season but has been ramping up his activity of late. The team has yet to indicate when […]

Gio Urshela Leaves With Injury Friday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Gio Urshela was removed from his team's game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Urshela appeared to injure himself during a pickoff play during the contest. He was replaced at third base by Jose Miranda with Luis Arraez entering the game to play first base. Urshela went 1-for-2 with […]

Zach Plesac Strikes Out Five Monday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Zach Plesac pitched well in a 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Plesac allowed one run over six innings of work while striking out five and walking none in the outing. His only mistake in the contest was a solo homer to Emmanuel Rivera in the third inning. Plesac […]

Andres Gimenez Hits Three-Run HR Monday

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in a 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Gimenez's three-run shot in the eighth inning broke a 3-3 tie between the division rivals and wound up being the winning blow. The 23-year-old infielder is hitting .287 with […]

Kevin Smith Leaves Monday With Knee Contusion

Oakland A's infielder Kevin Smith left his team's Monday game against the Houston Astros with a knee contusion. Smith was lifted for pinch-runner Seth Brown in the sixth inning of the 5-1 loss to Houston. It is believed that Smith suffered the injury while making a diving play near the dugout, but manager Mark Kotsay […]

Max Muncy Beginning To Swing A Bat

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (elbow) was at Dodger Stadium ahead of his team's Monday night game swinging a bat, according to reports. Muncy was placed on the injured list on May 28 after experiencing inflammation in his left elbow. Apparently, the team feels good enough about his elbow that they are planning on […]

Drew Smyly Leaves Monday Start With Oblique Tightness

Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly left his start against the Milwaukee Brewers after the third inning with oblique tightness in Game 2 of a Monday doubleheader. Smyly had thrown three scoreless innings while striking out three and walking one before being replaced on the mound by Anderson Espinoza. The 32-year-old hurler is having a solid […]

Cody Bellinger Scratched With Leg Tightness

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was scratched with left leg tightness ahead of his team's Monday night game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bellinger was replaced in center field by Kevin Pillar, who shifted over from left field. Hanser Alberto was not originally in the starting lineup but he will now hit ninth and play […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Off Mound Friday

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) was able to throw off of the mound for the first time ahead of his team's Friday night game. The 28-year-old threw sinkers, four-seam fastballs, and changeups, with his velocity sitting in the low 80s. McCullers has yet to pitch in 2022 after injuring his forearm during the […]

Anthony Rendon Got MRI On Wrist

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon reportedly got an MRI on his injured right wrist on Friday. Rendon felt something during a swing in Thursday's game and went off for an MRI on Friday, although the Angels have yet to divulge the results of the MRI. Rendon is hitting .242 with five homers, 15 […]

Jesse Winker Has A Sore Shoulder

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker is dealing with a sore right shoulder, according to reports. Winker was a late scratch from the lineup ahead of his team's Friday night game against the Houston Astros. Adam Frazier moved from second base to left field and Sam Haggerty found his name on the lineup card as the […]