Justin Verlander Shuts Down Mariners In Victory

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander was dominant on Saturday night, tossing eight-shutout innings in the club's 4-0 win over the Mariners. The veteran didn't walk a batter and allowed just three hits which were all singles as he struck out eight in the 87-pitch performance. Verlander was sitting in the 94-95 MPH range with […]

Hector Neris Protects 4-0 Win Saturday

Houston Astros reliever Hector Neris recorded the final three outs during the club's 4-0 win over the Mariners Saturday night. It was a non-save situation for the right-hander, but it might be a telling sign that manager Dusty Baker went to him in a relatively close game versus a division rival after Ryan Pressly landed […]

Clay Holmes Gets Four-Out Save Saturday

New York Yankees reliever Clay Holmes picked up the final four outs for his club on Saturday, sealing a 5-2 win over the Orioles. It was the right-hander's first save of his career as he entered the game with two runners on in the eighth before getting a groundout, and then going back out there […]

Randal Grichuk Dealing With Back Issue

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk has missed the last three games due to a back issue that he felt Thursday morning. He felt both sides of his lower back lock, but rotating now feels "ok" as he's been swinging in a cage and took batting practice prior to Saturday's contest versus the Cubs. The injury […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Dealing With Forearm Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu is experiencing soreness in his left forearm after Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Athletics. The veteran left-hander surrendered five runs in four innings with just one strikeout in the afternoon affair from Toronto after giving up six runs in 3 1/3 in his season debut last week versus […]

David Fletcher Without A Timetable For Return

Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher (hip) has no timetable for a return yet according to head athletic trainer Mike Frostad. The 27-year-old has remained in Anaheim during the team's current road trip to treat his ailing hip after he left Monday's contest with tightness in the seventh inning. Fletcher first experienced the discomfort near […]

Jake McGee Closes Out Win Over Guardians

San Francisco Giants reliever Jake McGee picked up his first save of the season on Saturday, closing the door on a 4-2 win over the Guardians. The left-hander worked around a single and a walk to start the frame before getting a strikeout and a pair of groundouts to cap the win for his club. […]

Sonny Gray Day-to-Day With Hamstring Tightness

Minnesota Twins pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) is day-to-day with a tight hamstring. He exited Saturday's start early against the Boston Red Sox with a tight hamstring. The 32-year-old allowed two runs on one hit while striking out one over 1 2/3 innings before leaving. The right-hander's status for his next start is up in the […]

Nick Senzel Placed On COVID-19 IL

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday. According to Bobby Nightengale Jr. of Cincinatti.com, Senzel was at the ballpark Friday but was sent to the hotel when he was feeling sick before the first pitch. The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day as the COVID-IL has no set minimum number […]

Trevor Rogers Doesn't Make It Past The Second Inning Saturday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers was annihilated by the Philadelphia Phillies lineup during Saturday's 10-3 loss. He lasted just 1.2 innings after allowing seven runs on four hits, four walks, and three strikeouts. Rogers is now 0-2 to begin the 2022 season. This start doesn't reflect the talent of the left-hander, who posted a […]

Shane Baz Transferred To 60-Day IL

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday. He underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery in late March. Tampa Bay acquired right-hander Javy Guerra from the Giants and moved Baz to make room on the 40-man roster. The 22-year-old can return in June at the earliest but has plenty of […]

Mitch Haniger Placed On COVID-19 IL

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list after testing positive for the virus on Saturday. The 31-year-old is expected to miss at least the next five days before being cleared to return. He's struggled to start the year, slashing .176/.200/.471 with three home runs, seven RBI, and three runs […]

Byron Buxton Will Travel With Team For Upcoming Road Trip

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) will travel with the team next week for their upcoming road trip to Kansas City. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said the MRI results revealed no structural damage to his right knee. He'll go with the team to Kansas City and could possibly play as early as next week. The […]

Bo Bichette Still Struggling At The Plate

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette failed to get a hit during Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Oakland Athletics. He went 0-for-4 and is now 8-for-41 to start the season with one home run and no stolen bases. To make matters worse, Bichette's struck out 10 times without a walk. Aside from his first nine […]

Ryan Pressly Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Pressly (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation backdated to April 14th. The 33-year-old has converted three of four saves while posting a 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and two strikeouts over 3 1/3 innings in 2021. He failed to convert his save opportunity against the Arizona […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Eyeing Early-May Return

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is targeting a return to the big-league club with a loose date set at May 6. He can start a rehab assignment as soon as Tuesday where he will play about half of the game in the outfield before slowly integrating himself deeper into games. It's unlikely that […]

Javier Baez Lands On Injured List

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) was placed on the 10-day IL on Saturday, retroactive to April 13, after suffering a thumb sprain during a walk-off celebration earlier in the week. The injury was originally thought to be minor after X-rays came back negative, but the club will play it cautious with their superstar free-agent […]

Jack Flaherty “Encouraged” With Rehab

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) threw from "120-ish feet" for the second straight day on Saturday as he recovers from shoulder bursitis that landed him on the injured list prior to the season's start. Flaherty has reported progress with his healing and is encouraged with the results so far in his rehabilitation. […]

Casey Mize Diagnosed With Ligament Sprain

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize was diagnosed with a medial collateral ligament sprain of the elbow on Saturday according to manager A.J. Hinch. The right-hander was placed on the 10-day IL on Friday after throwing five innings on Thursday since he had some discomfort in between days. Hinch added he isn't feeling as sore […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jesus Sanchez On The Bench Saturday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. and outfielder Jesus Sanchez are both absent from Saturday's lineup versus Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. Jon Berti is playing the keystone and batting ninth while Bryan De La Cruz is taking over duties in center field and batting seventh. Chisholm is holding his own with the bat so […]

Michael Conforto Healthy Enough To Hold Workouts

Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) is healthy enough to hold workouts after suffering a shoulder injury doing drills in January during the lockout. The injury has put a freeze on his free-agency, but now his market will surely pickup with the Rangers, Jays, Giants, and Rays among the teams that were previously mentioned as […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Will Wait Until Offseason For Contract Extension

The Toronto Blue Jays have inquired to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s camp about a possible contract extension, but the MVP runner-up will wait until the offseason to have such discussions. After slashing .311/.401/.601 with 48 homers a year ago, the right-handed slugger is picking up where he left off with five homers and a […]

Wil Myers Absent On Saturday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (thumb) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He'll miss his second game in a row due to right thumb soreness. The 31-year-old isn't expected to miss much time, so hopefully he can avoid a trip to the injured list. Possibly, Myers will […]

Travis d'Arnaud Sitting Out On Saturday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. The 33-year-old has been hitting well this season, so this appears to be a routine day off. Veteran catcher Manny Pina will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth versus right-hander Nick Martinez. […]

Eddie Rosario Returns To The Lineup On Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (rest) will return to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. The lefty outfielder sat out on Friday due to the fact left-hander MacKenzie Gore was making the start. Rosario will play right field and bat eighth versus righty Nick Martinez on Saturday. Thus far, Rosario […]

Nick Senzel Could Return On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (illness) has been out of the lineup since colliding with teammates Tommy Pham on Tuesday. He has missed each of the last three games due to illness and not because of the collision with Pham. The young outfielder was reportedly feeling better on Friday. Possibly, Senzel returns to the lineup […]

Josh Harrison Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Harrison (back) will return to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He missed each of the last two games due to back stiffness. The veteran infielder will cover third base and bat seventh versus righty Corey Kluber. Harrison is a nice addition off the bench […]

Josh Taylor To Begin Rehab Assignment On Sunday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Taylor (back) will begin his rehab assignment in Triple-A on Sunday. Taylor opened the season on the 10-day injured list due to a lower back strain. The plan is that Taylor will throw on Sunday and hopefully be able to return to the big leagues after that. The 29-year-old […]

Harold Ramirez Batting Cleanup For Rays Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Harold Ramirez is batting cleanup and playing first base for the second time in his career on Saturday as his club faces off against Michael Kopech and the White Sox. Since his acquisition from the Marlins at the tail-end of spring training, the 27-year-old has started two games as the club's […]