Brock Holt To Resume Rehab

After suffering a setback in his rehab assignment last week, Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (eye) is set to renew the assignment this upcoming weekend. The 30-year-old has been sidelined with a scratched cornea and suffered a setback as his new contact lens was ineffective. However, the problem appears to have been resolved. Holt is […]

Ben Zobrist Sitting Wednesday

Chicago Cubs utility man Ben Zobrist is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 37-year-old, who has seen time at first base and in the outfield, has been struggling as of late, managing two hits in 16 plate appearances over the past four games. Daniel Descalso will start at second base […]

Joey Wendle Suffers Broken Wrist

It has been a rough start to the 2019 campaign for Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle, who just can't seem to get healthy. Starting on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, the 28-year-old was struck in the right wrist by Jakob Junis and has been diagnosed with a wrist fracture. Wendle had just returned […]

Freddy Galvis Could Hit Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo told reporters Wednesday that shortstop Freddy Galvis could be on his way to the injured list as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. The 29-year-old, currently holding the longest active streak of games played, initially exited Sunday's game early with stiffness in his left leg. On Wednesday, he […]

Brandon Nimmo Out Wednesday

The day after he exited his club's game early with an oblique injury, New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will sit out Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Nimmo was replaced by Juan Lagares in center field after sustaining what was originally described as "discomfort" of the oblique. Lagares will once again play in center […]

Jakob Junis Has Hand Contusion

Kansas City Royals starter Jakob Junis was solid in his performance Wednesday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays, but exited prematurely. This was due to a line drive that struck Junis on his right hand, with the Royals announcing the injury to be a right hand contusion. The 26-year-old had six strikeouts and one run […]

Chad Green A Major Concern In Yankees Bullpen

The New York Yankees handed reliever Chad Green a six-run lead when he entered Tuesday night's game in the seventh. In the eighth, the 27-year-old ran into major trouble, surrendering a pair of singles, a walk and a grand slam all in succession to begin the frame. Green would be pulled as his woes continue […]

Luke Voit Drills A Pair Of Home Runs In Win

The New York Yankees have won five straight and seven of eight, even as they continue to lose players to injury. One of the stalwarts of the lineup during this first month of the season has been Luke Voit, last season's revelation and now the club's starting first baseman. Tuesday night against the Angels he […]

Todd Frazier Smacks Grand Slam In Comfortable Win

In his second game since returning from injury, New York Mets infielder Todd Frazier made his presence felt against the Philadelphia Phillies. Starting at third base and batting seventh, the 33-year-old drilled a grand slam in the fifth, doubling his club's lead. It was the Mets first slam of the season en route to a […]

Zack Wheeler Has Career Game In Flushing

New York Mets starter Zack Wheeler may never replicate the performance he had Tuesday night at Citi Field against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 28-year-old did it all as the Mets blanked Philly, 9-0. Wheeler went seven shutout frames, allowing just five hits while also striking out 11, his most in a game since 2013. His […]

Brandon Nimmo Exits With Oblique Injury

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo exited Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with what the team identified as oblique discomfort. The 26-year-old was playing in center field and batting leadoff, having gone hitless in two plate appearances. Nimmo was removed in favor of Juan Lagares, but the move has been identified as precautionary, […]

Giovanny Urshela Wills Yankees To Win

Becoming a regular on the New York Yankees as a result of injuries, Colombian infielder Giovanny Urshela has been more than serviceable since arriving in the Bronx. Starting at third base and batting seventh Monday night, the former Cleveland Indian recorded two hits, but his biggest plate appearances came at the most opportune moments. In […]

Clint Frazier Intends To Play Through Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier twisted his ankle during Monday night's game in Anaheim as he avoided a pickoff attempt. He was clearly in pain but stayed in the game after manager Aaron Boone and the head trainer evaluated his ankle. The Yankees would win the game, but the 24-year-old would not hide the […]

Jeff McNeil Goes Yard As Mets Roll

Starting at second base for the ailing Robinson Cano, New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil was one of two starters to record a pair of hits in victory. The 27-year-old also drilled a home run in the fifth inning as the Mets pulled away, eventually winding up with a 5-1 victory. While the return of […]

Steven Matz Bounces Back With Victory

After allowing eight runs and not recording a single out his last time out, New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz took on the Phillies once again, but the results were drastically different. The New York native went six innings Monday, allowing just one run on three hits, striking out six for the quality start and […]

Robinson Cano Likely Out Monday

After getting hit in the hand and subsequently exiting Sunday's game against the Cardinals, New York Mets infielder Robinson Cano went for x-rays, which came back negative. Still, the 36-year-old was scheduled for more tests on Monday and his status for the club's game against the Phillies was unclear. According to the club, there is […]

Jacob deGrom Completes Successful Bullpen Session

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom completed a successful bullpen session Monday and remains on target to make his next start on Friday. The 30-year-old, fresh off the NL Cy Young Award, landed on the IL last week with a sore elbow, but has now tossed three days in a row. Following a visit with […]

Todd Frazier To Be Activated Monday

The New York Mets will activate infielder Todd Frazier off the IL Monday prior to their game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 33-year-old has been sidelined since Spring Training with an oblique injury. Initially viewed as a starter heading into 2019, excellent play from Jeff McNeil and J.D. Davis have set him up to be […]

Noah Syndergaard Continues To Struggle In Loss

New York Mets starter Noah Syndergaard took his second loss of the month Sunday afternoon as he still tries to find his form on the mound. The 26-year-old only lasted five innings against the Cardinals, allowing six runs on eight hits while striking out five. Of the six runs conceded only four were earned, making […]

Austin Romine Plays Hero For Yankees

Usual backup and current starting catcher Austin Romine had himself a day on Sunday. With the New York Yankees seeking a series win against the Kansas City Royals, the 30-year-old drove in three runs, with the second tying the game after a bullpen implosion. In the 11th, he singled to deep center, scoring the winning […]

Clint Frazier Leading Yankees Offense Presently

With the onslaught of New York Yankees injuries claiming Aaron Judge as the latest victim, the offense has seemingly found the man to lead them in the interim. Former prized prospect Clint Frazier has been stellar as of late, becoming an everyday player and making it count. Frazier drilled a three-run home run in New […]

James Paxton Is Sublime In No-Decision

While he wouldn't emerge with a victory Sunday afternoon in the Bronx, New York Yankees left-hander James Paxton had a second consecutive masterful performance. The 30-year-old, coming off a dominant start against the Red Sox, pitched six shutout innings, allowing three hits, one of which came as he started the seventh inning. Paxton also struck […]

Aaron Judge Lands On IL

The New York Yankees' worst fears were realized Sunday morning as star outfielder Aaron Judge went on the IL with what manager Aaron Boone is calling a "significant" oblique injury. It occurred Saturday afternoon as the 26-year-old swung at a ball and immediately looked hurt, limping along the first base line. He was removed in […]

Scott Schebler Sits Against Lefty

Facing a left-handed pitcher Friday night, the Cincinnati Reds have loaded their lineup with right-handed batters. One of the casualties is outfielder Scott Schebler, who'll sit against the San Diego Padres. Matt Kemp, Jesse Winker and Yasiel Puig will fill out the outfield Friday night. The 28-year-old Schebler is batting .163 through 17 games this […]

Chris Davis Returns To Starting Lineup

After sitting out the last three games, Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (illness) is back in the starting lineup Friday for a matchup against the Minnesota Twins. The 33-year-old entered as a pinch-hitter Thursday, recording a hit and scoring a run. Davis had been dealing with a stomach illness for the majority of the week, […]

Didi Gregorius Hits In Batting Cage

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) is making strides as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Gregorius was hitting in the batting cage and making infield throws of up to 120 feet. While it could be concluded that the 29-year-old is ahead of schedule, Boone described his process of […]

Ian Desmond Out Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond, the starting center fielder for the Rockies, will remain out of the starting lineup Thursday as his team takes on the Philadelphia Phillies. The returning David Dahl will take over in center field and bat second. Desmond, 33, will sit out for the second consecutive time as he deals with […]

Miguel Andujar To Attempt Base Throws Friday

A week after taking his first baseball swings following his injured list stint, New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) will take his next step in the rehabbing process. Andujar will throw to the bases Friday as he attempts to figure out whether he can play his position at third base. The Yankees are already […]

Jean Segura Out Again Thursday

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to be without their starting shortstop as Jean Segura (hamstring) will miss Thursday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Scott Kingery will start his second consecutive game at short and bat second. Segura, 29, exited Tuesday's game early with the hamstring injury and has not played since. Prior to Thursday's game in Colorado, […]

Josh Harrison's X-Rays Negative

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison was struck in the left hand on Thursday during his club's victory over the Chicago White Sox. Of course, this was the same hand which Harrison broke the last two years, becoming a major worry over his status. After the game, X-rays were announced to be negative, meaning he dodged […]