Jeremy Jeffress Scheduled To Rejoin Team On Next Homestand

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) will pitch in back-to-back games for Triple-A San Antonio on Tuesday and Wednesday. It's expected that he will rejoin the big-league club during their next homestand, which begins on Monday against St. Louis. Jeffress is an integral part of the Brewers bullpen after throwing 76 2/3 inning last... Read More

Jimmy Nelson Pitches In Extended Spring Training Game

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) appeared in an extended spring training game on Tuesday. Manager Craig Counsell was positive about the outing and said that Nelson will have one more outing in extended camp before being assigned to Triple-A for a rehab assignment. The 29-year-old missed all of 2018 after having surgery on... Read More

Orlando Arcia Sits On Tuesday, Hernan Perez To Start

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia will take a seat on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels. In his place, Hernan Perez will draw the start at short and bat ninth against Matt Harvey. Arcia has been a steady producer at the bottom of the Brewers lineup, slugging two home runs, driving in six and scoring... Read More

Luis Severino Shut Down From Throwing For Six Weeks

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 lat strain and will be shut down for at least six more weeks, reports James Wagner of The New York Times. According to the team, this injury developed over the course of Severino's recent throwing program. He felt discomfort, so... Read More

Zack Cozart Back In Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (forearm) will start at the hot corner and bat ninth on Tuesday against Milwaukee. Cozart missed Monday's game after being hit in the forearm by a pitch on Sunday. The 33-year-old doesn't offer much with the bat, having just one run batted in and one run scored through 10... Read More

Andrew Heaney Plays Catch On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) played catch for the first time since receiving a cortisone shot in his left elbow eight days ago, said manager Brad Ausmus. Heaney began the season on the injured list due to the inflammation in his pitching elbow and is slowly working his way back. He finished... Read More

Trea Turner Could Return In 4-6 Weeks

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) could return as soon as four to six weeks, according to Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic. Turner was hit in the hand by a pitch on a bunt attempt last Tuesday, forcing the Nationals to put him on the injured list. In his absence, Wilmer Difo has filled in... Read More

Chris Sale Continues Worrisome Start To Season

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale lasted just four innings while surrendering five earned runs on seven hits, striking out three and walking none in a losing effort to Toronto on Tuesday. Things started out great for the southpaw, retiring the first seven Blue Jays he faced, while the Sox jumped out to an... Read More

Dustin Pedroia Activated For Home Opener, Batting Seventh

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) was activated from the injured list before Tuesday's home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 35-year-old will start at second base and bat seventh against Toronto's Matt Shoemaker. This will be Pedroia's first major league appearance since last year on May 29. However, he did appear... Read More

Chris Sale Set For Home-Opener Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale will open the home portion of the team's schedule on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. So far, Sale has had an interesting first two outings of 2019. After allowing seven runs in just three innings on Opening Day, he improved to span six innings and allow just... Read More

Kevin Newman Starting At Shortstop, Batting Eighth

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman will make his third start of the season and hit eighth on Monday against the Cubs. Fellow shortstop Erik Gonzalez gets the day off, as he has just four hits in the early going. Newman recorded his first career walk-off hit on Saturday and has two runs batted in over... Read More

Brandon Nimmo, Juan Lagares Out Of Sunday's Lineup

New York Mets outfielders Brandon Nimmo and Juan Lagares will be on the bench for Sunday's game against the Nationals. Jeff McNeil will start in left for Nimmo and bat leadoff, while Keon Broxton will be in center field and bat eighth for the Mets. McNeil has been forcing the Mets to find him a... Read More

Brian Dozier Not Playing On Sunday

Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier will take a break from the starting lineup on Sunday against the New York Mets. Howie Kendrick will take his place and bat second against righty Zack Wheeler. Kendrick will make his first start of 2019 after making his season debut during Saturday's game as a pinch-hitter. At 35,... Read More

Wil Myers Will Sit On Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers will get Sunday off when they face Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals. Hunter Renfroe will draw the start in left field and bat cleanup. He's hitting .368 with three home runs and six runs batted in in just 21 plate appearances this year. Facing off against the... Read More

Ryan Braun and Jesus Aguilar Not Playing On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun and first baseman Jesus Aguilar will sit in Sunday's series finale with the Chicago Cubs. Ben Gamel will start in Braun's place and bat seventh, while Eric Thames will start at first and bat in the five spot. Gamel has mainly been in reserve duty this year and is... Read More

Joey Votto Out Of Lineup, Derek Dietrich To Start

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will sit on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, while Derek Dietrich will draw the start at first and bat fifth. It's likely a standard day off for Votto, who is hitting just .233 and hit his first home run of the season on Saturday. Dietrich will be seeing his... Read More

Khris Davis Gets Rest Day On Sunday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis will take a seat from Sunday's lineup against the Houston Astros. Kendrys Morales will move from first base and start at designated hitter and bat fourth, while Chad Pinder will start at first and bat fifth against starter Brad Peacock. This will serve as Davis' first off day this... Read More

Jay Bruce Out Of Lineup On Sunday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Jay Bruce will sit in Sunday's series finale against the White Sox. This comes off of a two-home run game from Bruce on Saturday, but the 32-year-old is batting just .184 this year with five home runs. Edwin Encarnacion will man first base for the first time this season and bat... Read More

Jorge Polanco, Nelson Cruz, Willians Astudillo Sitting

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco will receive the day off on Sunday. He will be replaced at shortstop by Ehire Adrianza, who will bat sixth against Philadelphia. Polanco gets a day of rest after hitting for the cycle in Saturday's loss. Adrianza has just one hit in 13 at-bats this season and his start at... Read More

Aledmys Diaz Starting At First Base And Batting Seventh

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz is making his first career start at first base and will bat seventh on Sunday against Oakland. In turn, Yuli Gurriel will receive the day off. Sunday will also mark Diaz's first game action since last Sunday, and he has yet to record a hit through nine at-bats this season.... Read More

Justin Smoak Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Justin Smoak (neck) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Cleveland Indians. Originally slotted into the three-spot, he will be replaced by Teoscar Hernandez, who will fat fifth. Smoak was scratched from Friday's lineup before returning to play Saturday, going 1-for-5. On Sunday, Randal Grichuk and Rowdy Tellez both move... Read More

Big Inning Dooms David Price On Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price went six innings and allowed four runs on seven hits while striking out four and walking one in a 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday. The southpaw's day wasn't all that bad except for a three-hit, four-run second inning by Arizona, giving them the 4-3 lead. Price... Read More

Melky Cabrera With Three Base Knocks On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera led the team with three hits in Thursday's 2-0 win over Cincinnati. The 34-year-old has taken full advantage of everyday playing time in Gregory Polanco (shoulder) and Lonnie Chisenhall's (hand) absence. Cabrera now owns a .429 average, albeit he has yet to drive in a run. The switch-hitting outfielder will... Read More

Josh Bell Records First Multi-Hit Game Of Season

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell picked up two hits in four at-bats while also driving in his fourth run of 2019 in a 2-0 Pirates victory over the Reds on Thursday. Hitting in the cleanup spot, all of his four hits this year have been singles. However, the Pirates are hoping some pop begins... Read More

Jordan Lyles Throws Five Scoreless Innings In Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles impressed in his debut with his new team. The 28-year-old went five innings, allowing no runs on just three hits, three walks and two strikeouts as the Pirates eventually won 2-0. As the team's fifth starter, Lyles did exactly what they had hoped for; keep the team in the... Read More

J.D. Martinez Notches Third Long Ball Of Season

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez finished Thursday's game 2-for-5 with a solo home run, marking his team-leading third of the season. It's been a dreadful start to the season for Boston, as they sit at 2-6 heading into the season's second weekend. Martinez has been without a doubt the team's best player. He's... Read More

Jose Ramirez Leaves Game With Foot Contusion

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez left Thursday's game with a foot contusion and the club noted it was for precautionary reasons. Ramirez was hitless with an RBI in the game before having to exit and be replaced by Max Moroff. Ramirez has already had an injury scare just before the regular season started when... Read More

Nomar Mazara Out Of Lineup Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (quadriceps) isn't in Thursday's lineup against Matt Harvey and the Los Angeles Angels. In his place, Shin-Soo Choo will play right field. Mazara has been off to a solid start this year, batting .300 with two home runs and seven runs batted in. It doesn't seem to be an injury... Read More

Eduardo Rodriguez Serves Up A Clunker In Oakland

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez lasted just 3 2/3 innings while allowing six runs on eight hits, fanning only two and walking three in a 7-3 loss to Oakland. Rodriguez is off to a rough start with the rest of the Boston rotation. A 12.38 ERA over eight innings with just seven strikeouts... Read More

Red Sox Bullpen Shuts Down Oakland Late

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes pitched 1 1/3 innings to earn the 6-3 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday. Barnes came into a tied game at three with two outs in the seventh. He also worked the entire eighth, striking out two and allowing just one hit in the appearance. Ryan Brasier earned... Read More