Byron Buxton Dealing With Patellar Tendonitis

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is not in Monday's lineup for the opening game of the series against the Indians. Buxton is dealing with patellar tendonitis, an issue that has reportedly been bothering him throughout the season. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that the 27-year-old was feeling it a little more this morning- and they'll […]

Deivi Garcia Recalled From Alternate Site

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia was recalled from the team's alternate site on Monday ahead of his start against the Orioles. Manager Aaron Boone had tabbed Garcia over the weekend as a possible candidate to start if the Yankees went to a six-man rotation for the coming week- and the move is now […]

Nelson Cruz Clubs Seventh Homer Of Season

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz swatted his seventh homer of the season in Sunday's loss to the Pirates. His homer traveled 411 feet at an exit velocity of 107.1 MPH, a no-doubter. Cruz is now tied for 52nd on the all-time home runs list with 424 in his 17-year career. He's slashing .323/.362/.694 with […]

Matt Shoemaker Takes Tough Loss Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker took a tough loss on Sunday against the Pirates. Shoemaker pitched 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball, allowing six hits while striking out two compared to one walk. The veteran right-hander struggled in the first, allowing two runs, but settled in the rest of the way, putting zeros on […]

Nick Nelson Sent Down To Alternate Site

New York Yankees pitcher Nick Nelson was sent down to the team's alternate site following Sunday's loss to the Indians. Nelson pitched against Cleveland on Sunday, allowing a fair amount of hard contact while surrendering three runs to bring his season ERA to 9.23. Manager Aaron Boone spoke about getting Nelson back on track and […]

Miguel Andujar Activated From Injured List And Optioned

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to the team's alternate site on Sunday. Andujar strained his right hand during spring training, though he's been able to remain somewhat active at the team's alternate site, which is where he'll be until the team sees fit […]

Mike Ford Goes Yard For First Time This Season

New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford belted his first home run of the season in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Indians. Ford went back-to-back with Gio Urshela in the fourth inning, crushing a 3-1 fastball 409 feet into the right-field seats. The 28-year-old is batting just .133 since being recalled- though good matchups await […]

Gio Urshela Belts Two-Run Homer

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and three strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Indians. Urshela got the scoring started for the Yankees in the top half of the fourth inning, driving an 0-1 fastball into the right-center seats. He did strike out three times, which especially hurts […]

Jameson Taillon Charged With Second Loss

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon was saddled with his second loss of the season on Sunday against the Indians. Taillon pitched four innings, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out six and permitting zero free passes. The former Pirate was cruising through three scoreless innings before the wheels fell off in […]

Kyle Cody Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Texas Rangers pitcher Kyle Cody (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Cody is dealing with right shoulder inflammation. Texas has recalled right-hander Josh Sborz, who had appeared in six games before being optioned, from the alternate site in a corresponding move. Cody struggled to a 7.94 ERA in 11 1/3 innings […]

Sean Manaea To Start On Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea will start the opening game of the series against the Rays on Monday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Mike Fiers could also pitch in the series- but that he'd have a better idea of the order following Sunday's contest. Manaea has looked good for the Athletics so far, pitching […]

Noah Syndergaard Facing Live Hitters

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) faced live hitters in an intrasquad game at Port St. Lucie on Saturday. Syndergaard's fastball was clocked at 97 mph, and he was able to throw all of his pitches in the one-inning outing. The final hurdle for the 28-year-old righty is building up to a starter's workload, […]

Juan Soto Able To Take Swings Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (shoulder) was able to hit off of a tee on Saturday. Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain, though it wasn't believed to be a serious ailment, with the team wanting to play things safe with their superstar. He looks to be in line […]

Lorenzo Cain Making Progress

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (quad) is nearing a return, per manager Craig Counsell. Cain is building up his activity- as he was able to do pregame work on the field each of the last two days. The veteran outfielder remains without a timetable for his return, though Counsel said that he's "very close." Cain […]

Jose Altuve Expected To Return Early Next Week

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is expected to make his return to the lineup early next week, per manager Dusty Baker. Altuve has been sidelined since mid-April on the COVID-19 injured list, as he was behind his teammates and unable to clear the protocols. The star infielder has been able to ramp up his […]

Mitch Garver Back In The Lineup Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates after getting a breather on Saturday. Garver will bat seventh against Pirates' right-hander Wil Crowe. The veteran backstop is in the midst of a slump, but the matchup against Crowe is favorable, given his 20.7 percent barrel rate in […]

Mike Moustakas Putting In Pregame Work

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (illness) is taking pregame reps at third base on Sunday. Moustakas, who has been on the 10-day injured list with a non-COVID-related illness, has been able to ramp up his activity over the last few days and seems to be inching closer to a return. The veteran infielder was off […]

Rougned Odor Belts Third Homer

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor belted his second homer in as many days in Saturday's victory over the Indians. Odor gave the Yankees the lead after an Aaron Hicks homer tied the game in the fifth inning- and that was all the offense they would need with Gerrit Cole on the mound. His […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Earns First Career Save

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga earned the first save of his career in Saturday's 2-1 victory over the Indians. Loaisiga entered the game in the eighth inning with two outs and got Ahmed Rosario to pop up on his second pitch before working a 1-2-3, 10-pitch ninth inning for his first career save. […]

Aaron Hicks Homers For Second Straight Game

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks homered for the second consecutive game on Saturday in a 2-1 win over the Indians. The Yankee lineup couldn't muster much of anything against Shane Bieber for four innings until Hicks stepped to the plate in the top half of the fifth, turning on a 1-2 fastball and driving […]

Gerrit Cole Shines In Battle Of Aces

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole answered the bell for his team in a battle against Indians' ace Shane Bieber. Cole earned his third win of the season, pitching seven innings of one-run ball and allowing three hits while striking out 11 batters with no walks. The 30-year-old ace worked easy frames in his […]

Deivi Garcia Lined Up To Start Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia has been listed as the team's probable starter for Monday's game against the Orioles. Manager Aaron Boone said that Garcia starting is not a 100-percent certainty- but it is lining up that way. The 21-year-old is currently on the taxi squad, so he would have to be called […]

Devin Smeltzer Optioned To Alternate Site

Minnesota Twins pitcher Devin Smeltzer was optioned back to the team's alternate site following Saturday's loss to the Pirates. Smeltzer played a key role in the game, pitching 4 2/3 innings of one-run ball- no earned runs- in relief of starter Michael Pineda, who was roughed up for five runs in his outing. The move […]

Josh Donaldson Drives In One Run Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson collected an RBI in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh. Donaldson provided half of the Twins' offense on a day when the bats went quiet, lofting a ball into center field to score Jake Cave on a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning. The veteran third baseman has now appeared […]

Jake Cave Collects A Pair Of Doubles And An RBI

Minnesota Twins outfielder Jake Cave went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh. Cave got the scoring started for the Twins in the bottom half of the second, collecting an RBI double. The veteran outfielder then doubled once again in the eighth inning and eventually came […]

Michael Pineda Charged With Loss Saturday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda was charged with the loss in Saturday's 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Pirates. Pineda pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing five runs, four earned, on six hits while striking out five batters compared to one walk. The 32-year-old worked a 1-2-3 inning in the first but had to […]

Gary Sanchez, Mike Ford Not In Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez and first baseman Mike Ford are not in the lineup for the third game of the series against the Indians on Saturday. The Yankees seem to be playing it safe with Sanchez, who seems fine, though he's likely still managing the bruised fingers on his throwing hand. Ford is […]

Ryan Weathers To Remain In Rotation

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Ryan Weathers will remain in the rotation and make his next start against the Diamondbacks Wednesday. With Dinelson Lamet (forearm) injured and Chris Paddack scuffling, Weathers has become an important piece of the Padres' rotation. The 21-year-old looked quite impressive in his most recent outing against a tough Dodgers' lineup, […]

Ryan Mountcastle On The Bench Saturday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics. Mountcastle has been in the midst of a tough stretch to start the season, as he's batting just .174 with only one long ball and a 24:3 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Pedro Severino will be the designated hitter with Chance […]

Lance Lynn Planning To Return Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (back) is planning on returning on Friday against the Indians. Lynn has been on the 10-day injured list with a strained right trapezius muscle, though he's feeling better and will throw a few bullpens before taking the mound against Cleveland. The veteran hurler was off to an excellent […]