Taylor Rogers Fans Four Rangers

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers was lights-out in a non-save situation on Thursday, despite his team's loss. Rogers entered the game in the top of the eighth inning and proceeded to strike out each of the four batters he faced on just 15 pitches. The southpaw threw 13 of those pitches for strikes and […]

Michael Pineda Records Quality Start Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda notched his third quality start of the season despite a no-decision on Thursday. Pineda pitched six innings, allowing a pair of runs on six hits while fanning five batters compared to one walk. The 32-year-old ran into trouble in the second inning, surrendering a home run to Joey Gallo […]

Nick Gordon Steals A Pair Of Bases In Debut

Minnesota Twins infielder Nick Gordon went 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in his big-league debut Thursday. Gordon walked in his first at-bat, stole second base, then singled in his next at-bat, stealing second on an Andrelton Simmons strikeout. The 25-year-old flashed some base-stealing potential in the minors, though it was great to […]

Willians Astudillo Drives In A Pair Thursday

Minnesota Twins utility Willians Astudillo had a three-hit day and drove in a pair of runs in a losing effort to the Rangers on Thursday. Astudillo gave the Twins the lead with a two-run single in the third inning, then collected two more base hits for his fourth multi-hit game of the season. The versatile […]

Max Kepler Hits First Homer Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a pair of runs scored, and a walk in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers. Kepler had gone 19 games without homering before ripping a Jordan Lyles fastball 416 feet into the right-field seats at an exit velocity of 107.4 MPH. The German […]

Clint Frazier Swats Two-Run Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier belted a two-run home run in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Astros. Frazier's homer was a line-drive shot, traveling 345 feet at an exit velocity of 100.5 MPH. The Georgia native now has three home runs on the season- and each of them has come in the last week. […]

Giancarlo Stanton Goes Yard For Second Straight Game

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's loss to the Astros. Not only did Stanton extend his hitting streak to 12 games, but he also continued to absolutely punish the baseball in each of his two batted balls Thursday. Both of his batted […]

Chad Green Charged With Third Loss

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green was saddled with his third loss of the season in Thursday's defeat at the hands of the Astros. Green entered the game in the eighth inning with a one-run lead and didn't have his best stuff, surrendering a walk, an infield single, and a three-run homer to Jose […]

Gerrit Cole Records Quality Start In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole earned his sixth straight quality start in a no-decision on Thursday. Cole pitched seven innings of two-run ball against his former team, the Astros, allowing five hits while striking out four batters compared to no walks. The Yankees' ace didn't have his sharpest stuff- he missed just eight […]

Luis Severino To Face Hitters Early Next Week

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters early next week in Tampa. Severino is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and is reportedly doing really well, as he is set to take another step towards returning to the mound. The 27-year-old is expected to return in July […]

Nick Gordon To Make Big-League Debut

Minnesota Twins infielder Nick Gordon will make his big-league debut on Thursday against the Rangers. Gordon is starting at second and will bat seventh against Rangers' righty Jordan Lyles. The 25-year-old was called up in a corresponding move with Luis Arraez's placement on the injured list, and he's expected to provide depth off the bench […]

Mitch Garver On The Bench Thursday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver will take a seat on the bench for Thursday's series finale against the Rangers. Garver has appeared in each of the last two contests for the Twins, going 3-for-7 with a home run and a walk. Benjamin Rortvedt will take on the catching duties and bat ninth against Jordan Lyles.

Josh Donaldson Gets The Day off Thursday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson will get a breather on Thursday and isn't in the lineup for the contest against the Rangers. Despite talk of managing his workload, Donaldson has been an everyday player for Minnesota in 2021, though he'll get his first day off since mid-April on Thursday. Willians Astudillo will get the […]

Clint Frazier Starting In Left Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is getting the start in left field Thursday against the Astros. Frazier took a seat on the bench for Wednesday's game but will bat ninth against Lance McCullers Jr. The 26-year-old has a pair of long balls in his last six games but could find himself in a tough […]

Kyle Higashioka Returns To Lineup Thursday

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka is back in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Astros. Higashioka was given a breather Wednesday but is back behind the plate to catch Gerrit Cole. The 31-year-old backstop owns a 1.012 OPS with four homers this season and will bat eighth against Lance McCullers Jr.

Mitch Garver Swats Sixth Homer

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 3-1 loss to the Rangers Wednesday. Garver demolished a Hyeon-Jong Yang fastball 429 feet at an exit velocity of 110.7 MPH for his sixth long ball of the season- and fourth in the last five contests. Garver has […]

Alex Colome Pitches Two Scoreless Frames

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome turned in another effective outing despite his team's loss Wednesday. Colome tossed two scoreless frames, walking two batters and recording a pair of strikeouts. The veteran reliever has pitched three clean innings since being ousted from high-leverage situations- and could slowly be working his way back into those scenarios. […]

Lewis Thorpe Solid Despite Loss

Minnesota Twins pitcher Lewis Thorpe pitched well in a spot start despite being charged with the loss. Thorpe tossed five innings, allowing three runs on five hits with a pair of strikeouts compared to one walk. The Australian southpaw still hasn't quite found the velocity gains he made in the spring- but that hasn't stopped […]

Aaron Hicks Delivers Key Hit In Wednesday's Win

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored in a 6-3 win over the Astros. Hicks was busy in the bottom half of the eighth inning, delivering a clutch RBI single to break a 3-3 tie, then doubling and coming around to score on a Giancarlo […]

Giancarlo Stanton Drives In Four

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton had another monster day at the plate in a win over the Astros. Stanton extended his hitting streak to 11 games- and notched his sixth multi-hit game in his last seven contests on Wednesday. The slugger clobbered a misplaced fastball from Luis Garcia 435 feet into left-center at […]

Aroldis Chapman Converts Seventh Straight Save

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman notched his seventh straight save in Wednesday's victory over Houston. Another game, another easy ninth inning for Chapman, who recorded two more strikeouts in the frame to give him 26 on the season against just three walks. The flamethrowing lefty still has yet to allow a run in […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Picks Up Third Win Wednesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga earned his third victory of the season in a 6-3 defeat of the Astros on Wednesday. Loaisiga entered the game in the eighth inning with the score tied and worked a 1-2-3 frame on just 13 pitches, recording a strikeout in the process. The starter-turned-reliever has thrived in […]

Jordan Montgomery Earns Quality Start Despite No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery pitched well despite not factoring into the decision on Wednesday. Montgomery notched a quality start, pitching six innings while allowing three runs on eight hits with four strikeouts. The southpaw worked 1-2-3 frames in the first two innings, including a strikeout of the side in the second, and […]

John Means Throws No-Hitter Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means tossed a no-hitter in Wednesday's victory over the Mariners. Means was dominant in doing so, striking out 12 batters with no walks over nine innings, throwing 79 of 113 pitches for strikes. The southpaw was missing bats all afternoon, as he generated a whopping 26 swinging strikes, 22 of […]

Jake Odorizzi Set To Throw Bullpen

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (arm) is set to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. Odorizzi was placed on the injured list a week ago with a strained muscle in his throwing arm. Astros' general manager James Click had said earlier that the veteran starter would likely need to make a couple of rehab […]

Cody Bellinger Still Not Running At Full Speed

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger (leg) still has yet to run at full speed. Bellinger has been sidelined since April 6 with a hairline fracture in his left leg but has been doing work at the team's alternate training site, including taking batting practice and doing running drills, albeit in a limited fashion. […]

Alex Kirilloff To Get Second Opinion On Wrist Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) will get a second opinion on his right wrist sprain. Kirilloff was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday but will travel with the team to Detroit before seeing Dr. Graham, another specialist, in Dayton, Ohio. There's no official timetable for his return from the injury, though […]

Manny Machado, Trent Grisham Not In Wednesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado and outfielder Trent Grisham are not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. Manager Jayce Tingler had indicated that Machado would take a seat for a breather, though Grisham was expected to be in the lineup so that one bears watching. Tommy Pham will be in […]

Alex Verdugo Scratched From Wednesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (back) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a back issue. Verdugo was prepared to play, but the Red Sox are taking a cautious approach with their 24-year-old outfielder, who is experiencing lower-back tightness. Franchy Cordero will get the start in left and bat ninth.

Max Fried Activated And Starting Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (hamstring) was activated from the injured list and will be on the mound to face the Nationals on Wednesday. Fried hasn't pitched since April 13 and had struggled in his most recent start, allowing seven earned runs to the Marlins- though he reportedly worked on his mechanics and impressed […]