J.P. Crawford Homers Tuesday Against Oakland

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford led the way both offensively and defensively in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, one run scored, and several sparkling plays at shortstop. Crawford is slashing .307/.376/.493 in 75 September at-bats with three extra-base hits in the last two games. The […]

Elias Diaz Doubles In A Run In Loss To The Dodgers

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 1-for-5 with an RBI double and a strikeout in a 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. Diaz only came up with one hit in the ball game but it was a clutch one. He delivered a two-out RBI double off of Julio Urias to tie […]

C.J. Cron Collects A Pair Of Doubles On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, a run scored, and a strikeout in a 5-4 loss to the Dodgers. Cron had a solid day at the dish, swatting a pair of RBI doubles off starter Julio Urias. It was his second multi-hit performance in the last three games. […]

Antonio Senzatela Takes A No-Decision On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela took a no-decision on Tuesday when he allowed four runs on seven hits with three strikeouts over six innings in a 5-4 loss to the Dodgers. Senzatela was looking good through the first four innings on Tuesday, keeping the Dodgers' high-powered offense off the scoreboard. He started to scuffle […]

Andy Ibanez Looks Strong In Return

Texas Rangers infielder Andy Ibanez (hamstring) made his first appearance since going down a few weeks ago. He didn't miss a beat and was hot at the plate during Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Ibanez went 3-for-4 with a double in what ended up being a 7-1 loss. It wasn't a good day […]

Dane Dunning Has Short Outing On Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Dane Dunning got the start on Tuesday, but wasn't out there on the mound for too long. He went 2 2/3 innings, three hits allowed, two earned runs, one walk, and three strikeouts in the 7-1 loss to the New York Yankees. Left-hander Kolby Allard took over for him and looked […]

Dallas Keuchel Allows 11 Hits In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel recorded a no-decision on Tuesday versus the Detroit Tigers. The veteran went five innings and allowed 11 hits, two runs, one walk and struck out two on the evening. The lefty has had a very rough year on the mound and is 8-9 with an ugly 5.18 ERA […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Homers In Victory

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run in his second straight game on Tuesday as his club went on to beat the Rays by a score of 4-2. His solo shot off Drew Rasmussen in the fifth inning broke a 1-1 tie at the time for his second hit of the […]

Alek Manoah Victorious Despite Wild Command

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah improved his record to 7-2 on the season on Tuesday as his club defeated the Rays 4-2. The right-hander was a bit wild in this one by walking six batters and beaning another, but he managed to give up just two runs on five hits over his six […]

Daniel Lynch Allows Four Runs In Loss To Indians

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch suffered his sixth loss of the year as the team fell 4-1 to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. He pitched six innings and allowed four hits, three walks and four earned runs while striking out five. The majority of the damage came in the first inning when Lynch […]

James Kaprielian Likely Moving To Bullpen

Oakland Athletics right-hander James Kaprielian looks to be the odd man out of the rotation after Chris Bassitt (head) returns from the injured list on Thursday, according to manager Bob Melvin. It's not set in stone yet, and it depends on how Bassitt looks once he's back on the mound. Kaprielian is having a solid […]

Padres Designate Jake Arrieta For Assignment

The San Diego Padres have designated Jake Arrieta for assignment on Tuesday, all but ending his brief tenure with the club. Arrieta signed with the Padres on August 16 after the Chicago Cubs let him go earlier in the year. In 24 starts this season, he owns a 7.39 ERA with an ugly 17.7 K% […]

Pablo Lopez Throws Bullpen Session Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) threw a 21-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. It was his second bullpen session and came a few days after he threw to live hitters. Lopez was placed on the injured list on July 17 with a right rotator cuff strain and […]

Trea Turner On A Seven-Game Hitting Streak

Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Trea Turner was on a seven-game hitting streak going into Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He recorded four walks and five runs scored over the seven-game stretch. Turner has been with the Dodgers for nearly two months now. Over 40 games with the team, he's slashing .302/.351/.459. During his […]

Noah Syndergaard Begins Rehab Wednesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) is starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. He's missed the past two seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He was in line to return earlier in the year but faced multiple setbacks in his recovery. It's probably […]

Ryan Brasier Recalled By Red Sox On Tuesday

The Boston Red Sox called up relief pitcher Ryan Brasier from Triple-A prior to Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. The team sent fellow reliever Garrett Whitlock (pectoral) to the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Brasier has made just five appearances for the Red Sox this year and he has a 4.15 […]

Scott Kazmir Starting Wednesday

San Francisco Giants left-hander Scott Kazmir will start Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The Giants have been rolling with a four-man rotation lately but will recall Kazmir, who's been pitching in Triple-A. It's his first season in the bigs since 2016, and he made […]

Tyrone Taylor Activated And Starting On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (oblique) was activated from the injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He is slotted into the No. 8 spot in the team's batting order for the game. To clear roster space for Taylor, relief pitcher Miguel Sanchez was sent to Triple-A. Taylor missed about a […]

Alfonso Rivas Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed first baseman/outfielder Alfonso Rivas (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Outfielder Nick Martini was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Rivas is dealing with a right middle finger injury. He'll have a chance to return during the team's penultimate series of the year if he only requires […]

Adam Engel Goes 1-For-4 In His Return

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (shoulder) was activated from the injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He started in right field and batted eighth in the game, going 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Engel was sidelined for about a month due to left shoulder inflammation. He also […]

Kohei Arihara Clears Waivers, Sent To Triple-A

The Texas Rangers designated starting pitcher Kohei Arihara for assignment on Sunday. He cleared waivers and he has now been outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock. The 29-year-old struggled in his first taste of the MLB this year, going 2-4 with a 6.64 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP over 10 starts. In his most recent start […]

Wil Myers Sitting Against Giants On Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is not part of the starting lineup on Tuesday as the team prepares to face Kevin Gausman and the San Francisco Giants. The Padres are going with Tommy Pham, Jurickson Profar and Trent Grisham in the outfield for the game. Myers has been left out of the starting lineup […]

Brett Anderson To Start Against Cardinals On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (shoulder) will be activated from the injured list and he will start Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The left-hander has been sidelined since the start of the month after getting hit in his pitching shoulder by a comebacker. He is expected to be on a bit of a […]

Josh Rojas Getting The Day Off On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game as the team is hosting Jesse Chavez and the Atlanta Braves. Daulton Varsho is leading off in the game while Ildemaro Vargas is getting the start at shortstop. Rojas has been providing a decent spark at the top of the Diamondbacks […]

Brandon Marsh Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Jose Urquidy and the Houston Astros. Juan Lagares is getting the start in center field for the game while David Fletcher is leading off. Marsh has struggled so far in September, slashing .213/.250/.328 with one home run, two doubles […]

Chris Bassitt Officially Set To Start Thursday's Game

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (face) has been confirmed as the team's scheduled starting pitcher for Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. There had been speculation that he would make his return for the game, but it has now been officially confirmed by Athletics manager Bob Melvin. Bassitt was hit in the face by […]

Mitch Garver Activated, Back In The Lineup

The Minnesota Twins activated catcher Mitch Garver (back) from the 10-day injured list. He is starting behind the plate and batting eighth in Tuesday's game against Alec Mills and the Chicago Cubs. Garver missed about a month due to lower back tightness. He's had a decent, albeit fractioned season. Over 61 games, he's slashing .242/.352/.527 […]

Abraham Toro Getting A Breather On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Abraham Toro is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team faces Paul Blackburn and the Oakland Athletics. Dylan Moore is getting the start at second base and batting ninth in the game. Toro has been a mainstay in the heart of the Mariners' lineup lately despite struggling immensely in […]

Carter Kieboom Sitting With Sore Thumb

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom (thumb) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Jordy Mercer is getting the start at third base and batting seventh in the game. Kieboom jammed his thumb during a slide in Monday's game and is still recovering from the incident. According to Nationals […]

DJ Stewart To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery

Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart (knee) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. He is slated to undergo surgery on his right knee and he will miss the remainder of the 2021 season. According to multiple sources, he is expected to be ready for Spring Training in 2022. Stewart had reportedly been dealing […]