Jose Berrios To Start Second Game Of Doubleheader

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios will start the second game of Tuesday's scheduled doubleheader against the Athletics. Berrios was originally slated to take the mound on Monday, though the game was postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Twins' clubhouse. The 26-year-old right-hander has pitched to a 3.38 ERA with a 25:6 strikeout-to-walk […]

Lorenzo Cain Has Yet To Resume Baseball Activities

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (quad) has yet to resume baseball activities. Cain has been on the 10-day injured list with left quadriceps soreness, though it's looking like he'll need more than the minimum timetable to return to action. Once the veteran outfielder can begin participating in baseball drills, the team will have a better […]

Kolten Wong Expected To Return This Weekend

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (oblique) is expected to make his return to the lineup this weekend. Wong has been sidelined with an oblique issue- which he already aggravated- though he was able to have "a normal day" of work on the field with the team on Monday, a good sign for his chances […]

Twins Have No New Positive Tests

The Minnesota Twins have no new positive tests as of Monday night. The team is traveling to Oakland, and it appears as if their scheduled doubleheader on Tuesday is on. This good news comes after three games had to be postponed following a mini COVID-19 outbreak in the Minnesota clubhouse. Matt Shoemaker is lined up […]

Anthony Rendon Resumes Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) was able to resume baseball activities on Monday. Rendon, who has been sidelined since April 10 with a left groin strain, hit off a tee, threw, and did some fielding work on Monday. The veteran third baseman is eligible to return from the injured list on Wednesday, […]

Shohei Ohtani To Be Limited To 75 Pitches Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/outfielder Shohei Ohtani will have a limited workload during his start against the Rangers on Tuesday night. Manager Joe Maddon said that the two-way star will be limited to 75 pitches on the mound- and won't bat in the lineup as he did in his first turn in the rotation. Ohtani has […]

Cody Bellinger Able To Take Swings Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) was able to take some swings on Monday. Bellinger also took part in some light jogging and played catch, with manager Dave Roberts pleased with the workload he was able to undertake. The star slugger remains without a timetable for his return, though it would obviously be […]

Max Muncy Gets The Day Off Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners. It's Muncy's first day off of the 2021 season, as he has appeared in all 16 games, slashing .302/.448/.547 with three homers, 22 combined runs and RBI, and 13 walks compared to 12 strikeouts. Edwin Rios will start […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Day-To-Day With Mild Abdominal Strain

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (abdomen) is considered day-to-day with a mild abdominal strain. Acuna received an MRI on Monday afternoon, which didn't reveal anything more than a mild strain of his abdomen, a positive sign for both the Braves and his fantasy managers. Still, given the injuries the Braves are dealing with, it […]

Giancarlo Stanton Clubs Third Homer Of Season Sunday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Rays. Stanton's homer was his third of the season- and his second in the last three games. The 31-year-old slugger continues to hit the ball hard, as evidenced by his whopping 60.6 percent […]

Twins' Latest Round Of Testing Comes Back Negative

The Minnesota Twins' recent COVID-19 tests have come back negative, per MLB Network's Ken Rosenthal. The plan is for the team to be tested again on Monday morning- and if those come back negative, they'll travel to Oakland later in the day. The Twins' final two games of the series against the Angels- and the […]

Gerrit Cole Fans 10 In Loss To Rays

New York Yankee starting pitcher Gerrit Cole had another excellent outing despite being charged with the loss on Sunday against the Rays. Cole pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs- two of them earned- on five hits with 10 strikeouts compared to no walks. The 30-year-old ace posted an excellent 34 percent CSW (called strikes […]

Shohei Ohtani Listed As Team's Starter Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/outfielder Shohei Ohtani (finger) is listed as the team's probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Rangers. Ohtani hasn't pitched since April 4 as he continues to deal with a blister on his finger. Manager Joe Maddon seemed to indicate that the two-way star would make his return after a more game-like […]

Kyle Hendricks Officially Sunday's Starter

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks has been confirmed as the team;'s starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Braves. Hendricks had been dealing with a non-COVID-related illness that cost him his third scheduled start, though he'll be out there to face a Braves lineup that currently ranks 10th in the majors in team OPS. […]

Gavin Lux Headed To Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Lux has been dealing with a sore wrist, which forced him to miss Thursday's contest. As a result, he'll ht the injured list, though manager Dave Roberts said he expects Lux to be out for the minimum […]

Ozzie Albies Absent From Lineup Once Again

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (calf) remains out of the lineup on Sunday. Albies has now missed two games due to a sore calf, though he is still considered day-to-day. The 24-year-old should be expected to make his return in the upcoming series against the Yankees- provided the issue is not more serious than […]

Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez Cleared For Workouts

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (COVID-19), second baseman Jose Altuve (COVID-19), and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (COVID-19) have been cleared to workout individually. All three guys were placed on the COVID-19 injured list, though it's still unclear if they tested positive or if they were close contacts. At any rate, it's a step in […]

Trent Grisham, Wil Myers Not In Sunday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (quad) and outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers are not in Sunday's lineup for the series finale against the Dodgers. Grisham was slated to start but is a late scratch due to left quad tightness, an issue that was bothering him during Saturday's game. The team said he's being held out […]

Twins-Athletics Game On Monday Postponed

The Minnesota Twins are tentatively scheduled to play on Tuesday after Monday's game against the Athletics was postponed. That makes three postponements as the team deals with COVID-19 issues, though there's a glimmer of hope that they'll be able to retake the field Tuesday, provided they test negative. The Twins have yet to fly to […]

Jake McGee, Logan Webb Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (vaccine side effects) and relief pitcher Jake McGee (vaccine side effects) have been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Both players received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and are feeling some side effects, though with no minimum stay for players placed on the list, the Giants are […]

Luke Voit Could Resume Swinging As Soon As Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee) could resume swinging a bat on Tuesday, per manager Aaron Boone. Boone said that Voit- who was taking grounders on the field before Sunday's game against the Rays- is doing really well in his recovery from a partial meniscus tear in his left knee. The slugger seems […]

Cavan Biggio, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Sitting On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio (hand) is not in Sunday's lineup for the series finale against the Royals. Second baseman/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is also not in the lineup. Biggio suffered the injury during Thursday's game and is considered day-to-day, though Sunday's day off coupled with the scheduled off-day on Monday should have […]

Kole Calhoun Not In Sunday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun is not in Sunday's lineup for the contest against the Nationals. Calhoun was originally slated to start in the game, though the team likely opted to give him an extra day off with their scheduled off-day coming up. Pavin Smith will draw a start in right field. Smith has three […]

Josh Bell Not In Lineup, Josh Harrison Returns Sunday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. Second baseman Josh Harrison (back) returns to the lineup after missing Saturday's game with back stiffness. It's a routine day off for Bell, who has started in five games since returning from the COVID-19 list, batting just .105 […]

Trey Mancini Gets Day Off Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini will get the day off on Sunday. Mancini is not in the lineup after appearing in each game for the Orioles this season. The 29-year-old has struck out 19 times in 64 plate appearances, though he also has six extra-base hits and 11 RBI so far. Ryan Mountcastle will […]

Joey Gallo Taking A Seat Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. Gallo has appeared in all 15 games for the Rangers so far- and while he has just one extra-base hit, he also has 15 walks on the season, giving him an excellent .453 OBP. The 27-year-old slugger will take […]

Bryce Harper Returns To Lineup Sunday Against Cardinals

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (back) is slotted into the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Harper woke up Saturday with a stiff back and was held out of the lineup, though it was never believed to be anything serious. The 28-year-old slugger has just two long balls in 53 plate appearances, though he […]

Tim Locastro Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro (finger) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated finger. Locastro suffered the injury while attempting to steal a base during Saturday's game- and he'll be forced to miss some time as a result. The 28-year-old outfielder was off to a good start at the dish, with […]

Jay Bruce Plans To Retire After Sunday's Game

New York Yankees first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce plans to retire following Sunday's game against the Rays. An emotional Bruce told reporters that he felt he wasn't performing at the level he expects of himself, which is ultimately why he decided to step away from the game. The veteran slugger will be available off the bench […]

Kevin Love Records Fourth Double-Double Of Season

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love notched his fourth double-double of the season in a losing effort on Saturday. Love scored 14 points with 11 rebounds, two triples, and a steal in 30 minutes. It could have been an even more lucrative effort if not for his inefficient shooting, as he registered 40 percent shooting from […]