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Hunter Bigge is Undergoing Further Testing
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Hunter Bigge (face) was struck in the face by a ball in the dugout and was hospitalized and is undergoing testing, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports. The news couldn't be more unfortunate for Bigge, as Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman hit a line drive into the Rays' dugout […]
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Grant Holman Lands on the 15-Day Injured List
The Athletics announced on Thursday that right-handed pitcher Grant Holman (shoulder) had his Monday optional assignment voided and was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 16) with right-shoulder rotator-cuff tendinitis, the team's communications department reports. The move also makes room on the roster for the return of J.T. Ginn (quadriceps) from the […]
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Tony Gonsolin Transferred to the 60-Day Injured List
The Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Jack Little and optioned Emmet Sheehan. To make room on the roster, the Dodgers transferred Tony Gonsolin to the 60-day injured list, the Los Angeles Dodgers team reports. Gonsolin was placed on the injured list on June 7 due to right elbow soreness. Further imaging showed that […]
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Heston Kjerstad Exits Early on Thursday at Triple-A
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad (knee) was removed from the Triple-A Norfolk game after fouling a ball off his right knee, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports. Thursday's game was Kjerstad's fourth game with Norfolk since being demoted, and he went just 2-for-15 with five strikeouts before exiting Thursday's game. The severity of the injury is unknown, […]
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Mike Tauchman Day-To-Day With a Groin Injury
Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (groin) did not start in the second game of their doubleheader on Thursday, and according to Will Venable, Tauchman reported some right groin soreness. He'll be evaluated now, and it'll be day to day, Scott Merkin, White Sox beat writer, reports. Although Tachman did not start game two of […]
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Mauricio Dubon Tallies Three Hits in Astros Victory Tuesday
Houston Astros utility man Mauricio Dubon had himself a great evening on Tuesday night, going 3-for-3 with three runs scored, one RBI, and his second home run of the season. The home run came in the fourth inning off of left-hander JP Sears and helped the Astros take care of the Athletics on Tuesday with […]
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Christian Walker Reaches Double-Digit Homers on Tuesday
Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker smacked his 10th home run of the season on Tuesday in the Astros' 13-3 victory over the Athletics. The home run came in the fifth inning, with the Astros already leading 5-0, and it helped extend their lead as they went on to win easily. In addition to the […]
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Triston McKenzie Struggling in the Arizona Complex League
Things keep getting worse for the Cleveland Guardians' 27-year-old pitcher, Triston McKenzie. On Tuesday, he finished an outing in the Arizona Complex League (ACL) and finished with two innings pitched, three hits, four earned runs, four walks, and only one strikeout. To make matters worse, his numbers over four outings in the ACL are 10 […]
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Jerar Encarnacion Lands on the 10-Day Injured List
The Giants have placed outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a left-oblique strain. In a corresponding move, Daniel Johnson, who was optioned to make room for Rafael Devers, is right back with the team, according to MLB.com's Justice delos Santos. Encarnacion is slashing .136/.136/.182 in eight games since returning from a […]
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Masataka Yoshida Could Return Early From Injury
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida underwent a right shoulder labral repair on October 3, 2024, in Boston. It appears that his shoulder doesn't bother him when he hits. In addition, on June 14, he was spotted throwing in left field, increasing the intensity and velocity of his throws, according to a beat writer […]
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Miguel Amaya Cleared to Begin Throwing Program
Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (oblique) was cleared to begin a throwing program Friday, MLB.com reports. Amaya appears to have started the process of ramping up again after a left oblique strain had kept him from throwing since May 24. The Cubs anticipate that Amaya will be able to return from the injured list before […]
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Yoan Moncada Hitting Off a Tee From the Left Side
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (knee) did not accompany the Angels on their road trip to Baltimore and New York, and is hitting off a tee from the left side only. It could be reassessed when the team returns home on June 20, according to MLB.com. The switch-hitting third baseman landed on the […]
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Brandon Woodruff Throws a 25-Pitch Bullpen
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (elbow/ankle/shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen on Sunday. Everything came out well physically. He said the time off after getting hit in the elbow was a "blessing in disguise" that allowed him to clean some things up mechanically. The metrics on his stuff today were where he wanted them to be, […]
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Bryce Harper Takes Ground Balls
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (wrist) took ground balls at first base on June 13. Range of motion in his wrist was "almost" back to normal as of June 15. Still no timetable for when Harper will try to swing or throw, as it depends on when he is pain-free, MLB.com reports. This is […]
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Ezequiel Tovar Upping His Activities
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) upped his activity to jogging and enthusiastically claimed, "I feel real good." Still, obliques are tricky, so he and the Rockies aren't rushing things, according to the team. This is a decent step in the right direction for Tovar, as any increase in activity is usually correlated with feeling […]
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Points League Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (June 16 - June 22)
Hey RotoBallers! Welcome to the last week of this weekly column, where I target starting pitchers on the waiver wire in points leagues. This will be the last week we publish this specific article, and I wanted to express my sincere gratitude to those of you who have been following it on a weekly basis. […]
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Jameson Taillon Records His Fifth Win in a Row
Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (7-3) was fantastic on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and walked away with his fifth victory over his last five outings. Taillon has been phenomenal in 2025, enjoying one of his better seasons as a big leaguer. Against the Pirates on Thursday, he went 6 1/3 innings, allowed four hits, […]
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James Woods Has a Multi-Hit Afternoon on Thursday
Washington Nationals young star James Wood enjoyed a nice afternoon on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with one run scored and one strikeout in the Nationals' 4-3 loss to the New York Mets. Wood has gone 13-for-43 over the past two weeks (.302 average), but has not hit a home run since May 30 in Seattle. In […]
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Jackson Jobe Transferred to the 60-Day Injured List
Detroit Tigers young right-hander Jackson Jobe (elbow) is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery and will miss the rest of the 2025 season, so the Tigers will move him to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man spot for Matt Gage, who was selected from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. A timeline for Jobe's return will […]
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Gary Sanchez Could Possibly Return Over the Weekend
Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez (wrist) now has a greater chance to return before the end of the homestand, per Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino, who said the backup catcher is progressing through rehab quicker than expected. Sanchez is on a tear in Triple-A Norfolk, going 8-for-20 with three home runs in six rehab games, […]
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Nathan Eovaldi Hoping to Throw a Bullpen Saturday or Sunday
Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) recently returned to Arlington for further diagnostics. He has been playing catch over the last few days, and the club hopes he'll throw a bullpen session sometime Saturday or Sunday. His rehab appears to be progressing as expected. Eovaldi was removed from his start on May 27 with the […]
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Luis Arraez With a Multi-Hit Game on Tuesday
San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, and four runs scored in Tuesday's 11-1 win over the Dodgers. Arraez's slash line in 2025 now sits at .281/.314/.405 with three home runs, 25 RBI, three stolen bases, and 31 runs scored. Arraez is a career .319 hitter and a three-time […]
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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Goes Deep in Diamondbacks Victory
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base, and a second run scored in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mariners. The home run was his 10th of the season, and it came in the fourth inning off Logan Evans to extend the Diamondbacks' lead to 3-0. Gurriel […]
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Alek Thomas Goes Yard and Swipes a Bag
Arizona Diamondbacks speedy outfielder Alek Thomas went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, a stolen base, and four total runs scored in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mariners. It was quite the evening for Thomas, as he was active on the basepaths and blasted his third home run of the season. The home […]
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Brandon Marsh Injures Elbow Sliding Into Second Base
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (elbow) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cubs due to left elbow soreness, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Marsh appeared to injure his elbow after sliding into second base during the second inning. The good news is that he was not removed from the game until the sixth […]
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Kris Bryant Plays Catch on Tuesday
Colorado Rockies outfielder and corner infielder Kris Bryant (back) played catch on the field before Tuesday's game against the Giants, the team reports. Bryant had an ablation procedure on his back on May 8. The surgery was designed to relieve the pain that has hampered his rehab from the chronic lumbar degenerative disc disease that […]
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Cedric Mullins Could Return to the Lineup Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (hamstring) took live at-bats against right-hander Brandon Young (shoulder) on Sunday in Aberdeen. Mullins is expected to return to the Orioles' lineup during the upcoming homestand if things continue to trend well, Orioles beat reporter Jake Rill reports. Mullins has been out of action since May 28, and the veteran […]
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Matt Chapman's X-Rays on Hand Come Back Negative
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) underwent X-rays on his right hand, which came back negative, following Sunday's 4-3 win over Atlanta. He said he jammed his fingers backward when he dove back to the bag, Shayna Rubin, beat writer for the Giants, reports. This is good news for Chapman and his fantasy […]
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Max Scherzer Throws a Good Bullpen
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) was "good" during his 50 pitches over three innings in a simulated game in Dunedin on Sunday, Shi Davidi reports. The 40-year-old has been working his way back from a thumb injury that occurred on March 29. Thus far this season, Scherzer has only thrown three innings and […]
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Shane McClanahan Throws a Bullpen
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) threw a bullpen on Sunday and "all went well," according to Rays manager Kevin Cash. Cash also mentioned there is no timetable for McClanahan's return, but that imaging showed that everything is structurally in place and the left-hander is feeling good. McClanahan sustained this triceps injury in spring […]
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