Matt Bush Could Return Soon

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush (elbow) could join the bullpen before the end of the month after having surgery late last season for an elbow injury. He has completed his recovery in Arizona and is now pitching for Double-A Frisco. "He’s going to be soon," manager Chris Woodward said. "He’s not that far away. […]

Aaron Bummer Earns First Save Of Season

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Aaron Bummer earned the save on Thursday after striking out two batters and allowing a hit in the ninth inning of Chicago's 5-4 victory over the Yankees. It was a night off for regular White Sox closer Alex Colome, who threw 39 pitches in Tuesday's save. Bummer is having a […]

Michael Chavis Breaks Home Run Drought

Boston Red Sox second baseman Michael Chavis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run on Thursday. It was his 11th home run on the season, but first since May 22. Chavis is slashing .249/.337/.464 on the year. He's cooled off considerably since the first month after his call-up and has a dreadful strikeout rate of […]

Nicky Lopez Hits First Career Home Run

Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored on Thursday. It was Lopez's first home run of his career. He's now slashing .216/.259/.314 on the year with 11 runs and five RBI in 25 games. Things haven't panned out for Lopez thus far in his career […]

Twins Still Using Multiple Pitchers For Ninth Inning

The Minnesota Twins continue to use a revolving door in the ninth inning in save situations, and manager Rocco Baldelli thinks that approach works best for his team. Five Twins pitchers have at least one save this season and right-hander Trevor May earned his first save on Tuesday against the Mariners. Blake Parker leads the […]

Cavan Biggio Hits Two Home Runs, Scores Three Runs

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio had the best game of his young career on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and three runs scored. This was a much-needed breakout game for Biggio, who had gone just 1-for-23 in June before Thursday's game. He's now slashing .178/.351/.378 on the year. Biggio hasn't […]

Shohei Ohtani Goes 4-For-4, Hits For Cycle

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had the third four-hit game of his career on Thursday and recorded his first career cycle. He went 4-for-4 with two runs and three RBI. His home run in the game was his fifth already in June. He's now hitting .281 with eight home runs and 26 RBI […]

Eric Skoglund Makes First Start In Minors

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Eric Skoglund, who is serving an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, allowed six hits and two runs in 5 2/3 innings for Double-A Northwest Arkansas in his first rehab start on Tuesday. The 26-year-old left-hander could become a rotation option for the Royals in the second half of the season. […]

Zack Greinke Allows Two Hits In 7 1/3 Innings

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke held the Washington Nationals in check on Thursday. He went 7 1/3 innings, allowed two hits and no runs while striking out three and walking none. He took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning. This was the second straight scoreless outing for Greinke. Of course the strikeouts weren't […]

Erick Fedde Struggles in Loss Thursday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde took a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday after allowing five runs in six innings. Fedde walked three batters while only striking out one in the 5-0 defeat. Fedde entered the game with a 2.93 ERA without the peripherals to back it up, including a 4.81 xFIP and 4.95 […]

Brandon Nimmo Continues Rehab At Triple-A

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck), who is recovering from a bulging disc in his neck that he suffered on April 14, doesn't have a hit in his first 10 plate appearances during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse, but he's walked four times, scored three runs and stolen a base. The first-round pick […]

Jarrod Dyson Goes 2-For-4 With Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson led off for the third time in four games on Thursday and delivered two hits with a home run, two runs and two RBI. It was his fifth home run of the season. Dyson's been a great contributor of stolen bases this season with 14 on the year. He's only […]

Mets Being Cautious With Robinson Cano

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) is being brought along slowly during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse. He played five innings on Tuesday and will hit the nine-inning mark soon. The 36-year-old was 3-for-3 with two doubles on Tuesday and is expected to remain with Syracuse into the weekend. He'll need to […]

Craig Kimbrel Throws Live BP Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel threw 24 pitches of live batting practice on Thursday and will have "at least one more" live batting practice session. President Theo Epstein was careful not to say what he expects of Kimbrel next on the schedule. The plan is a "rough draft" that will go off of how […]

J.C. Ramirez Feels Good After Wednesday Outing

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher J.C. Ramirez (elbow) threw 84 pitches at Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday and reported feeling good, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The Angels have yet to decide if Ramirez will return to the team as a starter or reliever, and he's out of minor league options. The longest the Angels […]

Andrelton Simmons Expected Back In June

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said on Thursday that he expects shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) to be back sometime this month, which would be only five or six weeks after he suffered a Grade 3 left ankle sprain. He's been running, taking ground balls and batting practice while he rehabs. Ausmus said Simmons is […]

Ryan Yarbrough Rocked By Angels

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough gave up five runs in six innings vs the Angels Thursday. Yarbrough, who usually works behind an opener, was given the opportunity to start Thursday which proved to be a mistake. He served up a three-run homer to Shohei Ohtani in the first inning before settling in somewhat. Yarbrough's […]

Jose Urena Might Not Need Long Layoff

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena (back), who was put on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with lower back tightness, might only need to miss a start or two. Manager Don Mattingly said the team didn't think Urena would need to miss any time at all before finally putting him on the injured list. […]

Mitch Moreland Hasn't Started Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (quadriceps) has yet to resume baseball activities since landing on the injured list. Moreland has been on the injured list twice of late and has played in just one game -- when he injured his quad -- since May 25. Moreland has notable left-handed power (13 homers, 24 […]

Steve Pearce Starting Rehab Assignment Friday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce (back) will start his rehab assignment on Friday with Single-A Lowell. He's been on the injured list with a lower back strain since June 1 but swung a bat on Wednesday and is progressing well. Pearce could rejoin the team by the end of their upcoming six-day road […]

Bryan Reynolds Has Big Day Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 3-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, and a run scored Thursday vs Atlanta. Reynolds had sat the previous two games but continues to prove he belongs in the everyday lineup. Reynolds is hitting .350 with a .965 OPS and now has 55 hits in 48 games played in the […]

Tyson Ross' Throwing Program On Hold

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyson Ross (elbow, neck) has put his throwing program on hold after dealing with a stiff neck. Manager Ron Gardenhire said that Ross could resume throwing in probably five days. Ross has been out since May 12 with ulnar neuritis in his right elbow and doesn't have a timetable for a […]

Justin Upton Nearing Return

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) could rejoin the team next week in Toronto, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Upton has been out since spring training with turf toe but has been playing at High-A Kane County and is scheduled to move to Triple-A Salt Lake this weekend. Upton has reached base six times […]

No Structural Damage For Ryon Healy

An MRI exam and bone scan on Seattle Mariners third baseman Ryon Healy (back) revealed no structural damage. The team is hoping that he can resume baseball activities in the next week. Healy has been out since May 21 and has been slow to recover from lower back inflammation. He was hitting just .237 before […]

Luke Jackson Earns 10th Save

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Luke Jackson earned his tenth save of the season Wednesday allowing two hits and an unearned run but hung on to preserve the win. Jackson was shaky again in this one, he's allowed at least one hit in ten straight appearances. His saving grace is an elite 35.8 percent strikeout rate […]

Hunter Strickland Suffers Setback

Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland (lat) felt soreness while throwing his live batting practice session on Sunday and is putting his throwing program on hold for a few days. Manager Scott Servais called it a setback. Strickland has been out basically the entire season, so this is frustrating to his fantasy owners, but at least […]

Alex Cobb's Season Is Over

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that starting pitcher Alex Cobb (hip) will undergo season-ending hip surgery this week. Cobb signed a four-year, $57 million deal 15 months ago but started the season on the injured list with groin soreness and went back on the IL twice with a lumbar strain in his back. […]

Trevor Williams Making Rehab Start Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams (side) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. He's been out since May 16 with a right side strain, but he was able to throw 64 pitches during a simulated game last weekend and will try to throw 90-plus pitches on Thursday. If his rehab outing […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Return Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) could return as early as Tuesday according to Manager Aaron Boone. Stanton has been on the Injured List since April 1 with various injuries but finally appears ready to rejoin the Yankees lineup. Stanton has hit three home runs in two games with High-A Tampa and is scheduled […]

Sean Newcomb To Start Saturday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb will return to the starting rotation in place of Kevin Gausman (foot) and pitch against the Phillies on Saturday. Newcomb pitched 4 2/3 solid innings in relief of an ineffective Gausman on Monday against the Pirates. However, Saturday's start might just be a spot start for Newcomb with Dallas Keuchel […]