Marcus Stroman Won't Start Before Friday

Despite only throwing nine pitches in Sunday's rain-suspended game against Miami, New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman will not make his next start until Friday, at the earliest, on his normal rest. Mets manager Luis Rojas stated on Monday that Stroman prefers to go through his regular routine. In two starts on the season, […]

Trent Grisham Out Of Monday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is out of Monday's lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Grisham's absence is puzzling after a torrid weekend series, but the Friars could just be getting him off his feet. Making his season debut after a hamstring issue, the 24-year-old went 5-for-11 with two homers and six runs-plus-RBI in three […]

Carlos Carrasco Progressing Toward Return

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) will soon fly to the team's alternate site in Brooklyn to begin doing fielding work and to pitch a five-inning simulated game. Mets manager Luis Rojas stated on Monday that Carrasco is currently stretched out to four innings on the mound and "is doing really good right […]

Jorge Alfaro Back In The Lineup On Monday

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Monday, batting eighth. Alfaro missed four games (including Sunday's suspended game) with hamstring tightness and there was some thought that he might be headed to the injured list. He must have recovered quickly over the weekend though, and will be back in […]

Josh Reddick Signs Minors Deal With Diamondbacks

Free-agent outfielder Josh Reddick has signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday and will report to the team's alternate site, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Reddick spent last year with the Houston Astros, where he slashed .245/.316/.378 with four home runs and 23 RBI in 56 games. His […]

Tony Gonsolin A Ways Away From Returning

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder), who is on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, is "a ways away" from returning to the mound, according to manager Dave Roberts. Gonsolin is still dealing with soreness in his right shoulder. The 26-year-old right-hander was eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday, […]

Red Sox-Twins Game Postponed Due To Curfew

Updating a previous report, the game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins on Monday has been postponed due to curfew and the potential for planned protests near the area of Target Field in Minneapolis. There was some speculation that the game could just be moved back on Monday, but it has been now […]

Mark Melancon Collects MLB-Leading Fifth Save

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon notched his major league-leading fifth save Sunday against the Texas Rangers. The 36-year-old breezed through the Rangers 8-9-1 batters in order, collecting a strikeout to cement his fifth perfect inning in six appearances. Along with the scoreless resume, Melancon holds a pristine 0.17 WHIP with five punchouts and zero […]

Red Sox-Twins Game Monday Has Been Postponed

Monday's matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins has been postponed, according to Dan Roche of WBZ-TV. There are no official details as to the cause of the postponement, other than it is not related to weather conditions. There is unofficial speculation at the moment that the sudden postponement could be in […]

Ivan Nova Signing Deal With Rockies

Free-agent starting pitcher Ivan Nova is signing a deal with the Colorado Rockies on Monday, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Nova did not look great in four starts with the Tigers in 2020, going 1-1 with an 8.53 ERA and 10.2 percent strikeout rate. He didn't look any better in spring training this year, […]

Jesse Hahn Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jesse Hahn (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement, the team announced on Monday. In a corresponding move, they recalled pitcher Jake Newberry from the alternate site. Hahn has not looked great this year, posting a 13.50 ERA with four walks and three […]

Jorge Polanco Has The Day Off Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco is not in the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with the Red Sox. This is just a day off for Polanco, who has started in all nine of the team's games to start the season. Hopefully this will allow Polanco a chance to reset, as he is slashing .125/.186/.175 […]

Alex Verdugo Out Of Lineup Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is out of the lineup on Monday afternoon against the Twins. It looks like it's simply a day off for Verdugo, who has started all but one of Boston's games this season and is hitting .212 with a .714 OPS so far. With Verdugo out, J.D. Martinez will take […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. Optioned To Alternate Site

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. was optioned back to the alternate site on Sunday after making his major league debut, according to MLB.com's Adam Berry. In a corresponding move the Rays recalled pitcher Trevor Richards. The move doesn't come as much of a surprise, as the team will be taking things extremely […]

Josh Donaldson Ready To Return Soon

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is "more or less" ready to play again, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Manager Rocco Baldelli said the team is delaying his return to the lineup slightly due to the weather forecast this week, but he should be back with the Twins in the next few days. […]

Connor Brogdon Tosses Scoreless Frame To Run Shutout Streak To 13 Innings

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Connor Brogdon pitched a scoreless sixth inning against the Braves on Sunday to extend his scoreless inning streak to 13, dating back to last season. The 26-year-old righty pitched 8 2/3 scoreless innings in his second stint with the team last year and has now tossed 4 2/3 shutout frames to […]

Luke Weaver Silences Reds On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver tossed seven scoreless innings on Sunday, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out eight in a 7-0 win over the Reds. Weaver looked like a completely different player on the mound, as he tossed seven shutout innings for the first time since August 2017. Not only […]

Eduardo Escobar Homers In Fourth Straight Game

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar homered in his fourth straight game on Sunday, as he finished 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in a 7-0 win over the Reds. He's heated up quickly at the plate, hitting 7-for-16 with two doubles, four home runs and eight RBI […]

Mike Foltynewicz Allows Just One Run In Seven Innings

Texas Rangers pitcher Mike Foltynewicz had a much better second start of the season on Sunday although he was the hard-luck loser in a 2-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. The veteran right-hander gave up just one run on a solo homer to Trent Grisham in seven innings of work. In total, Foltynewicz allowed […]

Hunter Renfroe Returns To The Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe returns to the Red Sox's lineup on Monday, batting sixth and playing center field against J.A. Happ and the Minnesota Twins. Renfroe missed the entire Orioles series with "general soreness," but he returns just in time to face a left-handed starter. Renfroe has a career .900 OPS against southpaws. […]

Brett Anderson Receives Win Against Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (1-1) allowed one run on five hits and two walks over five innings Sunday, striking out one batter and earning a win over St. Louis. It wasn't the most impressive outing for Anderson, but with a 7-1 lead after just two innings, he had some wiggle room to play […]

Ryan McKenna Gets First Career Hits Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan McKenna had a milestone day in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Red Sox. McKenna went 2-for-3 with a single, a triple (his first big league hit), and a strikeout. The 24-year-old has gotten off to a nice start to the season, slashing .286/.375/.571. McKenna was never really as player to watch […]

Avisail Garcia Crushes 428 Foot Blast

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-3 win against the Cardinals. Garcia launched a 428-foot blast as part of a four-run first inning for the Brewers. After starting the season in a 4-for-22 rut, the veteran outfielder went 3-for-9 with two homers and seven […]

Maikel Franco Hits First Home Run As Oriole Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco had a nice day at the plate in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Red Sox, going 2-for-4 with a single, a three-run home run, four RBI, and a walk. Franco lined a sixth-inning Nick Pivetta breaking ball into the left-field seats for his first HR as an Oriole. The […]

Trey Mancini Plates Four Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini was one of the main offensive catalysts in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Red Sox. Mancini went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run (his second in the last two games), four RBI, and a walk. Mancini is now hitting just .189 on the season, but has two HR and […]

Jorge Lopez Gets Hits Hard Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez turned in a poor start in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Red Sox. Lopez pitched four innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits (including two home runs) and a walk with four strikeouts. The performance is not all that surprising, as Lopez owns a career 6.23 ERA. However, he […]

Reyes Moronta Placed On Injured List With Right Flexor Strain

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta (flexor) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right flexor strain. Outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. joined the team in a corresponding roster move. Moronta missed the entirety of the 2020 season rehabbing from shoulder surgery. His velocity has been down this season but he was […]

Greg Holland Earns Win On Sunday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland earned the win in Sunday's 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Holland pitched two scoreless innings, allowing no hits while walking two. Holland pitched the eighth and ninth innings, then Kyle Zimmer came in for the 10th inning to earn his first save of the year. Holland […]

Kyle Zimmer Records First Save On Sunday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kyle Zimmer pitched a clean 10th inning against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday to earn his first save of the year. He needed just 14 pitches and he recorded two strikeouts in the inning, allowing no walks or hits. It was an odd save situation as the team's presumed […]

Andrew Benintendi Records First RBI On Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi is off to a quiet start to his Royals career. He's yet to hit an extra-base hit and is slashing .207/.281/.207. On Sunday, he went 1-for-4 with a walk. He recorded his first RBI of the year in the game and also stole his first base of the year. […]