Madison Bumgarner Returns To Face Giants Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Madison Bumgarner will make his return to a big league mound Saturday when he faces his former team, the San Francisco Giants, for the first time. Bumgarner last started Aug. 9 and has been out of the mix since due to a strain in the middle of his back. Much has […]

Ryan Yarbrough Plans To Throw Bullpen Session Friday

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is set to toss a bullpen session Friday as he makes his way back from a groin ailment. Yarbrough is the latest in a line of Rays pitchers to land on the IL, having compiled a 3.65 ERA over his first seven starts this year. Avoiding hard contact […]

Jose Urquidy In Plans To Start Saturday During Doubleheader

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Jose Urquidy could make his 2020 season debut Saturday during a doubleheader against the Angels. The organization is bringing him up from the alternate site to throw a bullpen in the hopes that he can contribute after a bout with COVID-19 earlier in the summer. Urquidy, ranked as Houston’s No. 2 […]

Greg Holland In Line To Become Royals Full-Time Closer

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Greg Holland is likely to step into the closer’s role over the final month of the season in the wake of Trevor Rosenthal’s trade to San Diego and Ian Kennedy’s calf strain. Holland notched his second save of the year Monday, having accrued a 2.84 ERA over his first 19 […]

Mitch Keller, Jameson Taillon Set For Live BP Sessions Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitchers Mitch Keller and Jameson Taillon will each throw a live batting practice session Thursday as they work their way back from respective injuries. Keller has been sidelined since Aug. 2 due to side discomfort, with the club still planning to have him back in the mix over the final month. Taillon […]

Shohei Ohtani Bats Leadoff For First Time In Career Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has been shifted to the leadoff spot for the first time in his career ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Padres and right-hander Dinelson Lamet. Ohtani has been primarily holding down the No. 2 spot in the order, but he’ll slot in ahead of Mike Trout and Anthony […]

Ozzie Albies Waits To Be Cleared For Live BP; Return Not Close

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (wrist) has still yet to gain clearance from the club’s medical staff to return for live batting practice, which likely means that he’ll remain sidelined for at least the next week. Albies last appeared Aug. 4 but has since been out due to a right wrist injury, with Johan Camargo […]

Alex Avila, Byron Buxton Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Alex Avila was scratched from the starting nine Wednesday against the White Sox and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez with Ryan Jeffers taking over behind the dish. Also out of the lineup is center fielder Byron Buxton, whom the team is just giving a day off after he returned from the IL on Tuesday. […]

Renato Nunez Departs Wednesday’s Contest Early

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez left Wednesday’s game against the Mets early after being seen limping after running down the first base line. Dilson Herrera took over at first in Nunez’s stead, with his 0-for-3 outing dropping his average over his last seven appearances to .208. Nunez homered twice Tuesday, with the power […]

Cody Bellinger Remains Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger is out of the mix again Wednesday against the D-backs and right-hander Zac Gallen as he battles a lat strain. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Bellinger was able to take swings Wednesday, an indication that he may be available to return Thursday when LA faces righty Luke Weaver, […]

Josh Donaldson Rejoins Lineup Wednesday, Bats Second

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson was activated off of the injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against the White Sox and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez. Donaldson will return to the hot corner and his No. 2 spot in the order after missing nearly a month due to a strained right calf. Prior to the injury, […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Set To Return To Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will get back among the starting nine for Friday’s contest against the Nationals after a hamstring ailment forced him to exit early Sunday. Acuna did not need a stint on the injured list, although the team has remained cautious with pushing it’s franchise cornerstone. Over his last seven games, […]

Jose Quintana Returns To Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed pitcher Jose Quintana (lat) on the the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Quintana recently returned from a thumb injury that he suffered while doing dishes, and he is now dealing with left lat inflammation. Quintana was operating out of the bullpen when he returned and allowed four runs in six […]

Nate Lowe Makes 2020 Debut Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Nate Lowe will man first base and bat ninth Wednesday against the Yankees and left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery, thereby making his first appearance of 2020. Lowe showed some considerable pop last year, collecting 15 extra-base hits in 50 games while reeling off a 107 OPS+. Tampa Bay has a […]

Yoan Moncada Returns To Lineup On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (leg) has returned to the White Sox lineup on Wednesday. Moncada had been absent since exiting Saturday’s contest with leg discomfort. Moncada will return to the number two spot in the lineup and manager’s should expect him to miss a game here and there to allow him to […]

Joe Musgrove, Bryan Reynolds Return To Roster Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates get two key contributors back Wednesday with right-hander Joe Musgrove (triceps) set to take the mound after being activated off of the injured list, while outfielder Bryan Reynolds also rejoins the team after a stint on the paternity list. Musgrove will start against the Cubs on Wednesday, marking his first outing since Aug. […]

Niko Goodrum Gets Day Off Wednesday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum is out of the lineup for Wednesday’s contest against Milwaukee but is available if needed off of the bench. Willi Castro will shift over to short with Isaac Paredes manning the hot corner against Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser. Goodrum’s absence will mark just his third this season, having slashed .186/.264/.381 […]

Dexter Fowler Lands On IL, To Miss Multiple Weeks

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was placed on the injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against Cincinnati due to concerns about possible exposure to COVID-19. Fowler is taking a medication that could potentially compromise his immune system, with his placement on the IL serving as a precautionary measure. Lane Thomas and Dylan Carlson figure […]

Dexter Fowler Goes On The Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was placed on the injured list on Wednesday. Fowler takes a medication for his stomach that leaves him somewhat immunocompromised, so of course the team did not want to take any chances with COVID-19 still raging. He's expected to be able to rejoin the team soon after the 10 […]

Deivi Garcia Likely To Start On Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia is likely to start against the Orioles on Friday, according to manager Aaron Boone. With the Yankees and Orioles playing a doubleheader, Garcia is likely to be the team’s 29th man again and should be sent back to the team’s alternate site immediately following the game. Still, Garcia […]

Aroldis Chapman Suspended For Three Games

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman will miss the team’s next three games as he serves a suspension for throwing at Rays third baseman Mike Brosseau’s head on Tuesday. Relief pitcher Zach Britton is the natural fill-in for Chapman over the next three games, which come against the Rays, Mets, and Orioles. Britton’s DFS value […]

Elieser Hernandez Placed On The Injured List

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right lat strain. Hernandez was forced to leave his start on Tuesday and now could miss a large part of what's left of the regular season. Jose Urena will take his starting spot for now, until he shows the […]

Jose Urena To Take A Rotation Spot

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena is expected to take the rotation spot left open by Elieser Hernandez's injury. Hernandez could be out for the rest of the regular season, leaving the door open for a well-below average starter in Urena to take starts for a team contending for a playoff berth. Urena keeps getting chances […]

Ian Kennedy Likely To Miss Remainder Of 2020

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Ian Kennedy has likely reached the end of the line in his Royals tenure after receiving word that he has a Grade 2 strain in his injured calf, which is expected to keep him off the mound for at least the next three weeks. Kennedy has made 15 appearances this […]

Brandon Lowe Sits Wednesday Amid Brief Slump

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman/outfielder Brandon Lowe is not among the starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against the Yankees and left-hander Jordan Montgomery. Lowe has gone 0-for-12 over his last three outings, so despite his reverse splits in 2020 (1.125 OPS vs. LHP), Mike Brosseau will man the keystone in his absence. Lowe’s breakout campaign […]

Kris Bryant Sits Wednesday, Cameron Maybin Enters Lineup

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will not be among the club’s starting nine for Wednesday’s contest against the Pirates and right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove. Bryant’s absence paves the way for David Bote to hold down the hot corner, but also for Cameron Maybin to make his first start with the club and for Steven […]

Jazz Chisholm Makes First Big League Start Wednesday

Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm enters the starting lineup for the first time in his career Wednesday against the Blue Jays and left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. Chisholm, the club’s No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, entered Tuesday's game as a defensive replacement, but will now get his big league at-bats. Still just 22 years old, Chisholm […]

Josh Bell Continues To Scuffle Amid Rising Whiff Rate

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell is continuing to hit rockets when he puts the ball in play in 2020. With an average exit velocity of 91.8 MPH, he ranks above league average and his xSLG is nearly 100 points higher (.417) than what his actual SLG has delivered (.325). But by swinging and […]

Robinson Leyer Gets Tabbed For Wednesday’s Start

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Robinson Leyer has usurped left-hander Mike Kickham as the starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. Leyer, who has started just one game at any level dating back to 2016, is likely to be utilized as an opener, while it remains conceivable that Kickham will be the bulk pitcher. After […]

Mike Minor Eyes DH Start Next Week, Available In Relief Friday

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher Mike Minor is set to make his first start with his new club next Tuesday against Houston during a doubleheader. But he is also available out of relief Friday against San Diego. Minor’s most recent outing last Friday was his best of the season, holding the Dodgers scoreless across six frames. […]