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 […]

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 […]