Carter Kieboom Heads To 10-Day Injured List

Washington Nationals infielder Carter Kieboom (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday evening, retroactive to Sept. 22. The young infielder took a pitch off of his wrist on Monday, and the contusion will hold him out for the remainder of the season. Kieboom slashed .202/.344/.212 with no homers and nine RBI across […]

Cole Tucker Shut Down For Remainder Of 2020

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker (concussion) has been shut down for the remainder of the regular season. The 24-year-old was placed on the seven-day concussion list back on Sept. 17, but it seems he is not progressing as hoped. Tucker endured a disappointing 2020 season, slashing .220/.252/.275 with one homer and eight RBI through 109 […]

Kenta Maeda To Start Game 1 Of Postseason

Minnesota Twins starter Kenta Maeda will take the mound for the team's first postseason game this fall, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Jose Berrios will start Game 2, and Michael Pineda will start Game 3. It is unclear who the Twins will face in the playoffs, but Maeda is more than deserving of the honor. […]

Austin Gomber Likely Starting Sunday's Season Finale

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Austin Gomber will likely start on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to manager Mike Shildt. The 26-year-old tossed six scoreless innings in his most recent start against the Kansas City Royals. Gomber owns a stellar 1.80 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 25 innings this season. He will be a viable […]

Scott Oberg Undergoes Thoracic Outlet Surgery Wednesday

Colorado Rockies reliever Scott Oberg underwent successful thoracic outlet surgery on Wednesday afternoon. Oberg has been dealing with blood clots over the past two seasons, and the procedure is supposed to stop their formation. The 30-year-old did not make a single appearance in 2020, but he posted a 6-1 record, 2.25 ERA, and five saves […]

Max Fried Leaves Wednesday's Start With Ankle Injury

Atlanta Braves starter Max Fried was forced to leave Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins after the first inning. He tweaked his ankle while fielding a ground ball, and the team is considering him day-to-day. It would not be surprising if Fried does not make another regular-season start, as the Braves look to get everyone […]

Khris Davis Draws Rare Start Versus Right-Hander Wednesday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis is among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest versus the Dodgers and right-hander Joe Kelly. But with Kelly expected to serve just as the club’s opener ahead of bulk pitcher Julio Urias, Oakland has opted to keep Davis in the lineup despite having become essentially a platoon player […]

Mike Clevinger's Postseason Status In Doubt

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger (biceps) departed his start Wednesday early due to biceps tightness, an ailment that may ultimately force him to miss the remainder of 2020. Clevinger is set to undergo an MRI, but even if there is no necessity of surgery, any kind of muscle strain may put the righty […]

Wade Miley Returns To Roster Wednesday, Will Join Bullpen

Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Wade Miley (shoulder) was activated off of the injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest versus Milwaukee, with Tyler Stephenson being optioned to the club’s alternate site to make room on the roster. Miley will join the club’s relief corps, with his first appearance marking the first occasion since 2012 in which […]

Rhys Hoskins Not Likely To Return This Season

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (elbow) is more than likely done for the remainder of 2020. Hoskins is still not ready to hit in any capacity, which all but officially rules him out for the rest of the regular season, at the very least. Even if Philadelphia makes the postseason, manager Joe Girardi believes […]

Jakob Junis Shifts To Bullpen Role To Finish 2020

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis was recalled to the club’s active roster ahead of Wednesday’s contest versus St. Louis and is now expected to appear out of relief over the season’s final few days. Initially set to be a full-time starter, the club will utilize him in shorter stints out of relief in […]

Matt Olson Heads To Bench Wednesday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson is not among the starting nine for Wednesday’s contest versus the Dodgers and right-hander Joe Kelly. Olson, who is slated to miss his first game of the season, has been quiet at the dish over the previous 10 days, ceding way to Mark Canha, who will hold down the […]

Nelson Cruz Remains Sidelined Wednesday; Return Uncertain

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (knee) is once again absent from the club’s starting lineup Wednesday as he battles knee soreness, with manager Rocco Baldelli conceding that the club will not rush him back to the lineup with the playoffs around the corner. Cruz is available off the bench, although it doesn’t sound as […]

David Dahl Lands On 45-Day Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (shoulder) was placed on the 45-day injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest versus San Francisco due to a strained right shoulder. It was essentially a lost year for Dahl, who scuffled mightily at the plate, delivering a .183/.222/.247 slash line without a home run in 24 contests. Maybe most concerning […]

Joe Kelly Starts In Place Of Julio Urias On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly will start Wednesday’s contest against Oakland in place of southpaw Julio Urias, who was scratched prior to first pitch, but Urias will ultimately toss the bulk of innings. Kelly has yet to allow a run in 10 appearances this season, having held opposing batters to a .192 average across […]

Justin Turner Back In The Lineup On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (hamstring) is back in the lineup on Wednesday. Turner was scratched from Tuesday's lineup as he re-aggravated the hamstring injury that cost him to miss time earlier this year. Turner will play third base in Wednesday's game, the first time since his return from the Injured List […]

Adam Duvall Heading To The Bench On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall is getting the day off on Wednesday. Nick Markakis is covering left field in the game as Ender Inciarte is getting the start in center field. Duvall has had a phenomenal September, slashing .253/.326/.711 with 11 home runs, 20 RBI and 20 runs. He's tied for fifth in the majors […]

Travis Shaw Back In The Lineup On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Travis Shaw (back) was a late scratch from Tuesday's game as he was dealing with back spasms. Shaw had sat out the previous two games as well. However, he'll be back in the lineup on Wednesday, hitting seventh. Shaw is slashing .263/.328/.491 with two home runs, seven doubles, six RBI […]

Giancarlo Stanton Returns To The Lineup On Wednesday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton sat out on Tuesday as Aaron Judge got the start at designated hitter. Stanton is hitting third in the lineup in Wednesday's game, behind Judge and in front of Luke Voit. Stanton has played […]

Rougned Odor Sitting On Wednesday

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite the fact that the team has made an effort to play their young players more, Odor started the team's previous four games. However, for Wednesday's game, Nick Solak is covering second base while Willie Calhoun is […]

Trea Turner Not In The Lineup On Wednesday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Luis Garcia is shifting over to cover shortstop while Josh Harrison is playing second base and batting second in the game. Turner has had a solid month of September, slashing .284/.347/.489 with three home runs, 15 RBI, 15 […]

Ryan Braun Getting Wednesday Off

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (back) is not in the lineup on Wednesday. Manager Craig Counsell stated that Braun would need a day off this week to rest his back. Dan Vogelbach is getting the start at designated hitter in the game with Jace Peterson in right field. Braun has been surprisingly productive in September, […]

Caleb Baragar To Serve As Opener On Wednesday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Caleb Baragar will be making his first start of the year on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. He will likely be serving as an opener in the game. Logan Webb was originally slated to make the start, but will likely serve as the team's primary pitcher in the game instead. Webb […]

Mike Clevinger Unexpectedly Exits After One Inning

San Diego Padres starter Mike Clevinger was lifted after just one inning Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. The 29-year-old was unexpectedly forced from the contest after a scoreless frame, raising speculation if the move is related to the biceps tightness that caused him to miss his last start. This is clearly a negative development […]

Michael Conforto Returns To Starting Lineup Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup Wednesday versus Tampa Bay and right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Conforto has been out of the mix since Sunday, returning to the lineup in the No. 2 spot Wednesday. Having delivered a breakout campaign in 2020 which has put him on pace for new […]

Christian Vazquez Sits Wednesday Against Orioles

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is not among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest versus Baltimore, ceding way to Kevin Plawecki behind the dish. Vazquez has plated runs in four of his last six appearances, having compiled a 1.040 OPS in that span. After a breakout offensive performance in 2019, Vazquez has posted […]

Kris Bryant Absent From Lineup Again Wednesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (oblique) is once again on the bench for Wednesday’s contest versus Pittsburgh and right-hander Trevor Williams. Bryant sustained an oblique injury Monday, with David Bote taking over for him at the hot corner. It’s been an offensive malaise at the dish this season for Bryant (.583 OPS), whose status […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Gets Day Off Wednesday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is not among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest versus the Angels and right-hander Jaime Barria. For the first time in his career, Jake Cronenworth is batting in the No. 2 spot in the order, as he shifts over to short to step in for Tatis. Despite […]

Josh Bell Absent From Starting Lineup Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell is not starting Wednesday versus Chicago and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Colin Moran shifts over to first base, with Jose Osuna holding down the DH spot. Bell is in a ferociously cold slump, having gone 0-for-19 over his last seven games with two walks and nine strikeouts. After an […]

Aristides Aquino Earns Start Wednesday Over Nick Senzel

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino is among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest versus Milwaukee and right-hander Adrian Houser. Aquino, who has started lately primarily versus left-handed pitching, leapfrogs Nick Senzel for the starting spot Wednesday, with Brian Goodwin also hitting the bench. After an epic home run output in 2019, Aquino still offers […]