Daniel Bard Takes The Loss On Monday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard took the loss on Monday when he surrendered two runs on two hits with a strikeout over 1/3 of an inning in a 6-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The Rockies held a 4-1 lead heading into the seventh inning after Antonio Senzatela did a masterful job to start […]

Jordan Montgomery Notches Fifth Win

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery improved his record to 5-5 in Monday's win over the Braves. Montgomery pitched five innings of one-run ball, allowing a pair of hits while walking four. He struck out only two batters. Control was an issue for the southpaw, as he fired just 41 of 75 pitches for […]

Connor Joe Picks Up A Pair Of Hits

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, a run scored, and a strikeout in a 6-4 loss to the Cubs on Monday. Joe secured another multi-hit performance, his seventh in the last 18 contests, out of the leadoff spot. He knocked his eighth double of the season and drove […]

Maikel Franco Designated For Assignment Monday

The Baltimore Orioles designated third baseman Maikel Franco for assignment on Monday. The 28-year-old signed a one-year deal after a very productive 2020 season, but slashed just .210/.253/.355 with 11 home runs and 47 RBI over 403 plate appearances. The O's number 18 prospect second baseman Jahmai Jones was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a […]

Antonio Senzatela Earns A Quality Start On Monday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela took a no-decision on Monday when he allowed one run on five hits with two walks and six strikeouts over six innings in a 6-4 loss to the Cubs. Senzatela was sharp on Monday and was in line for the win until the Rockies' bullpen melted down after he […]

Alek Manoah Allows One Run Versus White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah was sharp in Monday's contest, allowing one run over six frames in the team's 2-1 win over the White Sox. The rookie was unfortunately stuck with a no-decision in this one as he surrendered five hits and three walks while striking out five in the 108-pitch effort. It […]

Jordan Romano Nails Down 12th Save

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano pitched a perfect ninth inning on Monday to nail down his 12th save of the season in the club's 2-1 win over the White Sox. The right-hander got a groundout and two strikeouts in his efficient 12-pitch frame to lower his ERA to 2.38 and his WHIP to 1.19 […]

Josh Palacios Recalled From Triple-A Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Josh Palacios was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. To make room for him on the roster, the Blue Jays optioned relief pitcher Kirby Snead to Triple-A. Palacios has appeared in 10 games with Toronto this year, slashing .250/.353/.250 with four RBI and seven […]

Nico Hoerner To Resume Baseball Activities This Week

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) will be reassessed when he resumes baseball activities later this week, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Hoerner exited a rehab game on Sunday with High-A South Bend as a precaution after he experienced tension in his oblique during an at-bat. He's been out since the end of […]

Akil Baddoo Activated From Injured List Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo (concussion) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday, the team announced on Twitter. Baddoo has been out of action since August 11, after suffering a concussion on a collision with Derek Hill in the outfield. He's been having a nice rookie season in 2021, slashing .267/.333/.467 with 10 […]

Matt Chapman Dealing With Foot Contusion

Updating an earlier report, Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (foot) was scratched from Monday's lineup due to a left foot contusion, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Gallegos reports that this issue could be related to Sunday's game, in which Chapman fouled a pitch off his foot. Managers should consider him day-to-day for now, […]

Kenta Maeda Lands On Injured List Monday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to right forearm tightness, the team announced on Twitter. Maeda suffered the injury in his last outing against the Yankees, as he was forced to exit in the fifth inning on Saturday. He's had a rough year on […]

Miguel Sano Activated From Paternity List

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano was activated from the paternity list on Monday, the team announced on Twitter. Sano had left the team on Thursday to be present for the birth of his daughter. Over 98 games this season, Sano is slashing .217/.308/.457 with 21 homers, 53 RBI and 51 runs scored. Managers should […]

Matt Chapman Scratched From Lineup Monday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman has been scratched from the starting lineup on Monday night, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. There's no word yet as to why Chapman was scratched, as Josh Harrison will now enter the lineup at third base and bat sixth in the order for the series opener […]

Nate Lowe Collects Two Hits On Monday

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe has been a fairly reliable bat for this offense over the last month or so. On Monday. Lowe went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles in the 8-4 loss in 11 innings to the Boston Red Sox. The Rangers recorded 10 hits in this game, but couldn't get many […]

Andy Ibanez Continues Hot Stretch

Texas Rangers infielder Andy Ibanez hit a clutch game-tying double in the ninth inning of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Sadly, the ball went over the wall for a ground-rule double otherwise it might've cleared the bases. Despite that, Ibanez went 2-for-4 with a single and two RBI in the 8-4 loss in […]

Kolby Allard Records Fourth Straight Quality Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard was able to hold his own against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. He went six innings, four hits allowed, three earned runs, three walks, and five strikeouts in the 8-4 loss. Allard did allow a pair of home runs in the game, which seems to be a common […]

Jason Heyward Not In Lineup Monday Night

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward is not in the starting lineup for Monday night's series opener with the Rockies. This looks to just be a night off for Heyward, who has started in six of the team's last seven games. Hopefully this will give Heyward a chance to reset at the plate, as he's been […]

Trevor Story Out Of Lineup Monday Night

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is not in the starting lineup on Monday night. This appears to just be a night off for Story, who has started in eight straight and 19 of the team's last 20 games. Over 109 games this year, Story is slashing .251/.327/.458 with 16 homers, 17 steals, 58 RBI and […]

Kyle Lewis Could Start Rehab Stint This Week

The Seattle Mariners are hopeful outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) will be able to start a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, it was reported on Monday. Lewis was sidelined in June when he required surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus in his right knee but has recently picked up more baseball activities. Returning […]

Kyle Zimmer Activated From Injured List

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kyle Zimmer (neck) has been activated from the 10-day injured list, the team announced on Monday. Zimmer was placed on the IL earlier this month with neck spasms. Injuries have hampered the 29-year-old right-hander's season and he will surely be looking to rebound from a ghastly July that left him […]

Alex Bregman To Be Evaluated On Tuesday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring, quadriceps) is expected to be evaluated by the team on Tuesday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reported on Monday. Bregman has been sidelined since mid-June with a quadriceps injury and has suffered multiple setbacks during his rehab because of a hamstring issue. While an evaluation usually means a player is […]

Gleyber Torres Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (thumb) could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, per Erik Boland of Newsday. Torres is set to join Double-A Somerset, where he'll work out all week, with the hope that he'll be ready to resume game action at some point either this weekend or next week. The 24-year-old shortstop […]

Nelson Cruz Expected To Rejoin Rays On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz (COVID-19) is expected to rejoin the team on Tuesday to start a two-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Cruz was placed on the COVD-19 injured list on Sunday but has since tested negative and has been cleared to rejoin the team. The Tampa Bay Times reported Cruz could […]

Willson Contreras Could Return On Upcoming Road Trip

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (knee) could return as the team's designated hitter on their upcoming interleague-heavy road trip, NBC Sports Chicago's Gordon Wittenmyer reported on Monday. Contreras landed on the 10-day injured list on August 12 with a right knee sprain but is slowly returning to baseball activities and took batting practice on Monday […]

Kenta Maeda Placed On Injured List

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (forearm) has been placed on the injured list with right forearm tightness. Maeda exited his most recent start against the Yankees on Saturday with the issue, which will result in his second stint on the injured list this season. The veteran right-hander had appeared to turn things around after […]

Mike Foltynewicz Lands On COVID-19 List

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. It's unknown whether or not he tested positive, but regardless it appears Foltynewicz is going to miss some time. That being said, youngster Spencer Howard should start on Wednesday with righty Dane Dunning going on Thursday. Neither of those pitchers are […]

Mike Ford Claimed By Nationals

The Washington Nationals have claimed first baseman Mike Ford off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The lefty hitting infielder was traded to the Rays earlier in the season, but started the season with the New York Yankees. Hopefully, the 29-year-old will actually get a chance to play on the rebuilding Nats roster. […]

Luke Weaver Has Rehab Assignment Stopped

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (shoulder) had his rehab assignment put on pause due to close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. It doesn't sound like Weaver tested positive, but the organization is being safe. The right-hander will not pitch until he clears all needed protocols. Weaver has been sidelined since mid-May […]

Tim Anderson Miss Third Game In A Row

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (leg) will miss his third game in a row on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The organization claims that Anderson is dealing with general leg soreness. Possibly, the White Sox just want to be cautious with their slugging shortstop down the stretch of the season. Nonetheless, Danny Mendick […]