Ronald Acuna Jr. Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) could begin a rehab assignment as early as next week. The 24-year-old is playing simulated games, and the team wants to see how he looks over the weekend. He is making good progress and could return as the team's primary designated hitter. The Braves star outfielder slashed .283/.394/.596 […]

Javier Baez Scratched From Lineup On Thursday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) was scratched from the lineup on Thursday due to a lingering issue with his thumb. Harold Castro will play shortstop and bat eighth versus Kansas City starter Zack Greinke. Baez was in the original starting lineup, but will miss his second-straight game after injuring his thumb earlier in the […]

Brandon Lowe Homers In Loss On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a loss to the Athletics on Thursday. Lowe has been on a tear to start the season as he's already got three homers and is slugging a healthy .630 through seven games in 2022. Lowe has been hitting the ball hard […]

Cole Irvin Picks Up Win At Rays On Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed three runs across 6 1/3 innings to pick up his first win of the season Thursday at Tampa Bay. Irvin allowed five hits and didn't allow a walk, though he only picked up two strikeouts. The 28-year-old lefty was solid at times for Oakland last season as he […]

Dany Jimenez Records Save On Thursday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Thursday against the Rays to earn his first career save. Jimenez worked around a one-out error to protect a three-run lead and help Oakland win the series at Tampa Bay. Closer Lou Trivino had pitched in the two games prior, so Jimenez isn't […]

Dee Strange-Gordon Scratched From Lineup, Lane Thomas Starting

Washington Nationals outfielder Dee Strange-Gordon has been scratched from the lineup Thursday with an unspecified injury, according to Jesse Dougherty. Lane Thomas will get the start in center field and bat eighth versus Pirates right-hander J.T. Brubaker. Dougherty also reports that outfielder Donovan Casey is heading to Washington from Triple-A Rochester, so it seems likely […]

Bryce Elder To Start Sunday, Huascar Ynoa Pushed Back To Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder will start on Sunday Night Baseball versus the Padres with Huascar Ynoa being pushed back to Tuesday, according to David O'Brien. Elder will pitch on normal rest after he tossed 5 2/3 innings of three-run ball on Tuesday against the Nationals. Elder, who was at minor league camp in […]

Spencer Howard Placed On IL With Blister

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Spencer Howard (blister) was placed on the 10-day injured list, according to the Dallas Morning News. Howard was scheduled to start on Friday, but GM Chris Young said the team will go with a bullpen game against the Angels. Howard was a former top prospect with the Phillies, but some of […]

Blake Snell Placed On Injured List With Adductor Tightness

The San Diego Padres have placed starting pitcher Blake Snell (adductor) on the 10-day injured list with left adductor tightness. The 29-year-old veteran was scratched from his first start of the year and he will now be out for at least another week and a half, potentially longer. The Padres are calling up the team's […]

MacKenzie Gore Officially Named Friday's Starter

San Diego Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore will make his MLB debut on Friday against the Atlanta Braves, according to Padres manager Bob Melvin. Fellow starting pitcher Blake Snell (adductor) is heading to the injured list and Gore will be promoted to take his place in the rotation. The 23-year-old Gore looked great in his […]

Jose Ramirez Signs Seven-Year Contract Extension

The Cleveland Guardians have signed star third baseman Jose Ramirez to a seven-year contract extension. According to Jon Heyman, Ramirez will be guaranteed $141 million over seven seasons. The contract has an average annual value of just over $20 million per year, but the latter years are more lucrative for the 29-year-old than the next […]

Matt Chapman Heading To The Bench On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman is absent from the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Luis Severino and the Toronto Blue Jays. Santiago Espinal is shifting over to cover third base for the game while Cavan Biggio is at the keystone. Chapman is off to a slow start to the year. Over his […]

Javier Baez Back In Action On Thursday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Zack Greinke and the Kansas City Royals. Baez was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game as he was dealing with a sore thumb. His thumb had gotten swollen after he was jammed in an at-bat in Tuesday's game. […]

Teoscar Hernandez Lands On Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. The team called up second baseman Gosuke Katoh from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Katoh will be available for Thursday's game against the New York Yankees. Hernandez departed Wednesday's game with what was initially described […]

Edward Cabrera Tosses Bullpen Session At Low-A

Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera (biceps) went through a 20-pitch bullpen session at Low-A Jupiter on Wednesday. The 24-year-old is currently on the 7-day injured list due to right biceps muscle fatigue. The Marlins have a complete and healthy five-man rotation right now, so Cabrera will likely head to Triple-A once he's done rehabbing. He's […]

Dylan Floro Throws Bullpen Session On Thursday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session at Miami's LoanDepot Park on Thursday. The 31-year-old began experiencing arm soreness in late March, then was diagnosed with right rotator cuff tendinitis. He's still probably at least a few weeks away from returning to the team as he still needs to face […]

Avisail Garcia Back In the Lineup On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Kyle Gibson and the Philadelphia Phillies. Garcia has been dealing with a back injury that kept him out of action in each of the team's last two games. Brian Anderson covered right field while Garcia was out, but Anderson […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Set To Play On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (finger) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Yankees. Guerrero suffered a finger injury on Wednesday, when Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks stepped on his hand at first base. Guerrero was bleeding heavily after the incident, but he stayed in the game and […]

Jean Segura Not In The Lineup Against Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (arm) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after taking a pitch off his left arm on Wednesday against the New York Mets. Segura avoided a major injury, but the Phillies will give him a day off anyway. In his absence, Bryson Stott gets the start at the […]

Teoscar Hernandez Likely Headed To Injured List

The early indications are that Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) will be placed on the injured list with what is suspected to be a left oblique injury. Further details on the severity of the injury will be known when the team gets to the Bronx on Thursday afternoon. Hernandez landed on the injured […]

Robbie Ray Hit Hard In Loss Wednesday

Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray gave up six runs and 10 hits while walking four and striking out four in 6 1/3 innings in a loss on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. Ray was solid in his season debut on April 8 against the Minnesota Twins, giving up just one earned run while walking […]

Marcus Semien Off To Slow Start With Rangers

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien has only two hits in his first 22 at-bats with the Rangers in his first season with the team through the first five games. Semien has led off in two of the five games against left-handed pitchers, while hitting second in the order behind outfielder Brad Miller in the […]

Red Sox Haven't Discussed Extension With Nathan Eovaldi

The Boston Red Sox haven't engaged in contract-extension conversations with starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and his representatives, according to a source. Eovaldi will be eligible for free agency after the 2022 season. However, there is an expectation that the team and agents Sam and Seth Levinson could engage in contract talks after this season. Eovaldi […]

Paul Goldschmidt Looking For First Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is still searching for his first home run of the season heading into Thursday's matchup against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff. Through the first four games, Goldy is 3-for-13 with no RBI, five runs scored, one stolen base, five walks and four strikeouts. Four of his five walks […]

Julio Urias To Make Second Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias is lined up to make his second start of the season this Saturday at home against the Cincinnati Reds. Urias struggled in his season debut, allowing six runs (three earned) and six hits while walking two in just two innings in a loss to the Colorado Rockies on […]

Tyler O'Neill Has One Homer Through Four Games

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill had a quiet spring training and is off to a bit of a slow start in the first four regular season games as well, slashing .231/.294/.462 with two walks and two strikeouts through his first 17 plate appearances. Five of his RBI came in last Thursday's Opening Day win […]

Akil Baddoo Homers Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo hit his first home run of the season Wednesday, going deep off Nathan Eovaldi of the Boston Red Sox in a 9-7 loss. The long ball was just Baddoo's second hit of the season, and he's already struck out six times in just 16 at-bats through five games played. He […]

Logan Gilbert To Face White Sox Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert will make his second appearance of the young season Thursday, facing off against Jimmy Lambert and a tough Chicago White Sox lineup. With several key White Sox on the bench, it may be a favorable matchup for the young righty, who impressed in his season debut. Gilbert threw five […]

Adolis Garcia Off To A Solid Start

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia may only be batting .176 through 21 plate appearances to start the season, but the numbers are more promising than they seem. With one homer and one steal to his name, Garcia is delivering on the promise of his 31-homer, 16-steal 2021 season, meaning fantasy investors are likely pleased with […]

Shane McClanahan Takes Loss Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan took the loss Wednesday against Oakland, allowing three runs on two hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings. He struck out eight batters. All the damage came in the form of a three-run home run off the bat of Sean Murphy, spoiling an otherwise dominant performance. Through […]