Dane Myers Exits Early on Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (side) left early against the New York Mets on Saturday with discomfort in his right side, Stephen Strom of Fox Sports 940 reports. After Myers struck out in his lone at-bat in the top of the first inning, the Marlins replaced him with Jakob Marsee in the bottom half of […]

Giancarlo Stanton Resting on Saturday

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton will take a seat on Saturday against Chicago White Sox right-hander Shane Smith. The Yankees will go with Cody Bellinger (right field) and Jasson Dominguez (left) as their corner outfielders, while Aaron Judge will DH. Stanton is sitting after starting back-to-back games in right field. The Yankees will […]

Michael King Pitches Four-Inning Sim Game, Nearing Return

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (knee) threw four innings in a simulated game on Friday and is on the verge of returning to the team's rotation. The Padres could activate King from the 15-day injured list during their Sept. 1-3 series against the Baltimore Orioles. King has been on the shelf since Aug. 14 […]

Michael Soroka Making Progress, Could Return in Multi-Inning Role

Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Soroka (shoulder) will throw live batting practice on Sept. 2, and if that goes well, he could embark on a rehab assignment in the minors. Soroka has been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 5 with a shoulder strain, an injury he suffered in his first start as a Cub […]

Ronny Simon Goes on 10-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed outfielder Ronny Simon (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated left shoulder and recalled infielder/outfielder Cam Devanney from Triple-A Indianapolis. Simon suffered the injury as a pinch runner on Friday when he slid into home to score a run in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. […]

Gabriel Arias Not in Lineup on Saturday

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias (wrist) is out of the lineup Saturday against Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert. Brayan Rocchio will take over at short and bat ninth. Arias left the Guardians' 5-4 win over the Mariners on Friday after starter George Kirby hit him in the right wrist with a 94.7 mph sinker in […]

Andrew Heaney Released

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released left-hander Andrew Heaney, who went through waivers unclaimed after the team designated him for assignment on Tuesday. Heaney joined the Pirates on a one-year, $5.25 million contract over the winter, and it looked like a wise investment for a few months. The 34-year-old owned a 3.33 ERA after his 14th […]

Cam Devanney Recalled

The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up utility player Cam Devanney from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. They're likely to place outfielder Ronny Simon (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Simon injured his left shoulder in the Pirates' 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday. […]

Francisco Alvarez Back in Triple-A Lineup on Saturday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (finger, thumb) is back in the lineup for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Alvarez suffered a sprained UCL in his right thumb on Aug. 17 and began a rehab assignment on Wednesday, but he exited his first game early after fracturing his left pinkie […]

Payton Tolle's Next Start to be Determined

The Boston Red Sox are unsure if left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle will make his next start on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians, manager Alex Cora told the media. Because Tolle isn't accustomed to pitching on four days' rest, the Red Sox could wait until later in the week to give him the ball again. […]

Nathaniel Lowe Reinstated, Not in Lineup on Saturday

The Boston Red Sox have reinstated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (personal) from the paternity list and optioned infielder Nick Sogard to Triple-A Worcester. However, Lowe is out of the lineup for the third game in a row on Saturday. Romy Gonzalez will play first base and bat sixth against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo. Lowe […]

MacKenzie Gore Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Washington Nationals have placed left-hander MacKenzie Gore (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. The team made the move retroactive to Aug. 27 and recalled righty Mason Thompson from Triple-A Rochester to take Gore's roster spot. Although the last-place Nationals are about to enter the final month of their season, Gore implied […]

Ernie Clement Remains Out on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement (finger, shin) is out of the lineup again on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Addison Barger will handle the hot corner in place of Clement and hit second in a meeting with right-hander Quinn Priester. Clement hasn't played since he was involved in a collision at third base on […]

Daulton Varsho Out on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hand) is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, but he's doing well, according to manager John Schneider. Varsho is just dealing with some pain and swelling after X-rays came back negative after he was hit by a pitch […]

Bryce Elder Takes Tough-Luck No-Decision Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder was on his game in a tough matchup on the road against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, but he gave his team a chance to win in an eventual 2-1 loss at Citizens Bank Park. Elder gave up just one earned run on three hits while walking two and […]

Dylan Crews has Three Hits, Steals Two Bases in Loss

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews had a nice performance in the team's 4-1 loss to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, going 3-for-4 at the plate with two stolen bases out of the eight-hole in the batting order. It was Crews' first game of the year with multiple stolen bases, and he's now […]

Tyler Anderson Pitches Well in Return From Paternity List

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Tyler Anderson was feeling it as a new father on Friday evening in his return from the paternity list in his start on the road against the division-rival Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Although Anderson didn't factor into the decision in a 2-0 loss, he looked good, tossing five shutout innings […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Reaches 25-Homer, 25-Steal Milestone

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. didn't get a hit in Friday night's 10-2 blowout win over the hosting Chicago White Sox, but he still managed to reach a noteworthy milestone for the season. Chisholm went 0-for-3 with two walks and two runs and also stole a base to reach the 25-homer, 25-steal mark […]

Brandon Lockridge Optioned to Triple-A

The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned outfielder Brandon Lockridge to Triple-A Nashville as the corresponding move to outfielder Jackson Chourio's (hamstring) activation from the 10-day injured list. Lockridge was acquired by the Brewers at the trade deadline from the San Diego Padres. In 20 games (53 plate appearances) for Milwaukee, Lockridge has slashed .261/.308/.370 with six […]

Robert Gasser Reinstated From Injured List, Optioned to Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser (elbow) has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Nashville, per an announcement from the team. Gasser underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2024 and has been slowly making his way back. The 26-year-old has already pitched 13 2/3 innings at Triple-A across four rehab appearances […]

Beau Brieske Suffers Setback, Likely Out for Remainder of 2025 Season

Detroit Tigers right-hander Beau Brieske (elbow) had a setback in a recent bullpen session that will likely sideline him for the remainder of 2025, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. The 27-year-old was a key piece of the Tigers' pitching staff in 2024 but never got going in 2025. In 22 big-league innings this […]

Chris Sale Activated on Saturday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) has officially been activated from the 60-day injured list and is expected to start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The team optioned right-hander Nathan Wiles to Triple-A Gwinnett in the corresponding move. Sale has been out since mid-June with a fractured rib cage. Before getting injured, Sale […]

Liam Hendriks Continues Throwing Program

Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks (hip) has continued progressing through his throwing program. The 36-year-old has increased his throwing distance up to 105 feet and hopes to extend that even further to 120 feet on August 30. If all goes well, he could work his way to throwing from a mound shortly afterward, as […]

Diamondbacks Plan to Try Blaze Alexander in Center Field

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that infielder Blaze Alexander will be moved "around the field" and the team is going to "try Blaze in center field a little bit from time to time," per Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com. Alexander had been playing third base since the trade deadline, but Arizona recalled top prospect Jordan […]

Tyler Stephenson Takes Batting Practice

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) successfully took batting practice on Friday. He also did some catching drills, which included taking pitches and blocking balls. He did so using a specially fitted glove that had a thumb guard built into it for added protection. The plan is for him to continue along this upward trend […]

Tyler O'Neill Hopes to Swing a Bat This Weekend

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (wrist) recently received an injection in his injured right wrist. The hope is that he will feel good enough to begin swinging a bat this weekend, as he continues to work his way back from inflammation in his wrist. O'Neill hasn't played since August 5, when he exited a game […]

Zac Gallen Shuts Down Dodgers, Strikes Out Eight in Win

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen earned the win on Friday night in a 3-0 victory over the Dodgers, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out eight batters over six innings of work. The right-hander has pitched better since the calendar turned to August, coming into the month with a 5.60 ERA and […]

Dugan Darnell to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Dugan Darnell (hip) will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip. It's a disappointing ending to the year for the 28-year-old who finally made his MLB debut on August 1, making nine appearances for the Rockies and recording a 3.86 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 5:7 K:BB […]

Freddy Peralta Tosses Six Shutout Innings, Picks Up 16th Win

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta tossed six shutout innings on Saturday, allowing just one hit and one walk while racking up eight strikeouts on the way to earning his 16th win of the year in a 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays. That makes four consecutive starts in which the right-hander has not allowed […]

Brandon Nimmo Hits Two Home Runs, Collects Four RBI

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo went 3-for-4 in the Mets' 19-9 win over the Marlins on Friday night, including a walk, a pair of home runs, four RBI, and four runs scored in the contest. The 32-year-old has been hot lately, collecting at least one hit in 12 straight games in which he logged […]