Andrew Benintendi Has Day Off Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will be sitting on Thursday against the Rangers, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. The Rangers are starting left-hander Mike Minor, and Benintendi is 2-for-25 against lefties this year. Blake Swihart will also make his third start of the season, again at designated hitter. With the roster maneuvering, Xander […]

Shane Carle Will Be Available on Friday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Shane Carle (finger) is expected to be available against the San Francisco Giants on Friday. He left Tuesday's relief appearance after experiencing numbness in his right index finger and thumb. He threw off the mound on Thursday and is expected to be available on Friday. He's been fantastic for the Braves […]

Dansby Swanson Not Expected to Play Friday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) is expected to remain sidelined for Friday's game versus the San Francisco Giants. Swanson sat out of Thursday's game due to a sore left wrist. He is not expected to be ready by Friday but is worth holding onto, especially in deeper leagues. Swanson has been slumping lately, but […]

Ryon Healy With Four Home Runs In Last Six Games Played

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy has been impressive in the six games since coming off the disabled list, going 8-for-24 (.333) with four home runs and seven runs batted in. The top half of the Mariners offense has been humming from the opening bell this season, so Healy has been able to quietly produce […]

Carlos Carrasco Struggles in Game 1 of Thursday's Doubleheader

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco struggled in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched 5 1/3 innings, coughing up six runs on nine hits and three walks. He struck out seven, tossing 71 of his 113 pitches for strikes. The outing bumped Carrasco's ERA up to 3.95. It was […]

Angels Recall Jaime Barria

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled starting pitcher Jaime Barria. He will take the mound for Thursday's game. Barria has made two starts with the Halos this season, pitching to a 3.85 ERA. Unfortunately, he has a 1.42 WHIP and a 6.05 FIP, so he is not a great streaming option. A corresponding roster move […]

Zack Cozart to Sit Again on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart is out of the lineup on Thursday, his second time in three days not starting. Luis Valbuena replaces him at third base and will bat seventh. Cozart is hitting .222 with three home runs and 11 RBI and may be losing playing time to Valbuena against right-handers. Owners […]

Jason Vargas Shelled Again

When the New York Mets signed starting pitcher Jason Vargas this offseason, the thought was he would be a solid innings-eater who gave them a decent, but not great, ERA. After two starts, he has done none of the above. Vargas was destroyed in his first start in San Diego for nine runs across 3 […]

Stephen Vogt Hits Home Run in Rehab Game

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) went 1-for-2 with a home run in his first rehab game with the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers. Vogt is definitely one of the better hitting catchers in the game currently and looks to be on the right track for return with a home run. When returning, Jett Bandy will most […]

Andrew Miller Could Return on Sunday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (hamstring) could rejoin the team on Sunday, the first day he's eligible. Miller is with the team in New York for the weekend series and will throw a bullpen session on Friday. Assuming that goes well, he should be activated off the disabled list on Sunday. He'll immediately go […]

Yoan Moncada Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) will rest Thursday. Moncada left Wednesday’s contest early after he tweaked his hamstring while sliding into third base. Moncada is considered day-to-day and will hope to be back in the lineup Friday. Yolmer Sanchez will play second base Thursday and has been off to a nice start […]

Adam Plutko Called Up to Start Game 2 Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko was called up from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday and will start Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Plutko has put up strong numbers in Triple-A this season, posting a 2.35 ERA in 30 2/3 innings, but he doesn't offer the kind of upside to be […]

Walker Buehler Will Take Hyun-Jin Ryu's Rotation Spot

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Walker Buehler will officially take the rotation spot formerly occupied by Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin). Ryu suffered a gruesome groin injury on Wednesday and was placed on the disabled list Thursday. Buehler is the team's top pitching prospect and he's been as advertised in his first two career starts. He's given up […]

Ichiro Suzuki Transitioning To Off-Field Role

The Seattle Mariners are releasing outfielder Ichiro Suzuki on Thursday so that he can transition into the role of special assistant to the chairman, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. In a corresponding move, reliever Erik Goeddel has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma. The Japanese icon was hitting just .205 with no homers, RBI or […]

Boone Logan Has Hitless Outing In Rehab Game

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Boone Logan (shoulder) pitched one inning with no hits while striking out two in the rehab appearance with Double-A affiliate Biloxi Shuckers. This is good news for Logan, as it looks like he is pitching well and may be ready to go soon. He will most likely get another rehab appearance […]

Victor Martinez Out Of Lineup Thursday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez (ankle) is out of the lineup on Thursday, as manager Ron Gardenhire told sources he's dealing with some swelling in his ankle. Miguel Cabrera (biceps) will fill in at DH and John Hicks will man first base.

Hyun-Jin Ryu Out Until After All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) will be out until the second half of the season, according to Dave Roberts. He tore the muscle from the bone, a Grade 2 strain, in the second inning of Wednesday's game against Arizona. It's the latest injury for the pitcher who has missed all or parts of […]

Yimi Garcia Called Up For First Time Since 2016

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Yimi Garcia has been called up to fortify a beleaguered bullpen after a season away from action due to Tommy John surgery. Garcia last appeared in a game in 2016 and has seven strikeouts in 7 1/3 rehab innings. He gave up three earned runs during that time, however, so he's […]

David Peralta Out Of Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta will be out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Dodgers. Peralta returned from a hand injury on Wednesday, going 1-for-3 with a double and a walk. There was a concerning moment that saw Peralta flexing the hand after a big swing and miss, but there has been […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Placed On DL

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday due to the left groin strain he developed in Wednesday's game. Reliever Yimi Garcia was called up in his place. Ryu has been the team's best pitcher so far, but he has a history of injuries that put him […]

Tim Locastro Makes 2018 Debut, Bats Eighth

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Tim Locastro has been called up to make his season debut against the Diamondbacks on Thursday. He's batting eighth and playing in center field. Infielder Breyvic Valera was sent down in his place. Locastro was outstanding at Triple-A Oklahoma City, going 25-for-73 with a home run, five doubles and an OPS […]

Steven Souza Activated From DL, In Thursday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza (pectoral) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and will be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers. Souza has been out since straining his right pectoral on March 21 while attempting to make a diving catch. After appearing in a couple of extended spring training games, Souza […]

Miguel Cabrera Back In The Lineup Thursday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) will return to action and bat third Thursday after missing the last three games with a biceps spasm. He was removed from action on Sunday and hasn't played since. He'll man the designated hitter spot in the order Wednesday with Victor Martinez (ankle) out of the lineup. Miggy […]

Walker Buehler Will Start Mexican Series On Friday Versus Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers starter and top pitching prospect Walker Buehler will take the mound against the "home team" San Diego Padres on Friday in Monterrey, Mexico. Buehler has gone five innings in each of his first two career starts this year and punched out 11 batters while walking four (three were in his first start). […]

Aaron Hicks Gets The Day Off

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will not be in the starting lineup Thursday against the Houston Astros. Ronald Torreyes is in the lineup batting eighth and playing third base against right-hander Lance McCullers. The switch-hitting Hicks is batting .230/.364/.410 on the season.

Jose Ramirez Returns to the Starting Lineup on Thursday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez (hip, groin) is back in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader. Ramirez missed Wednesday's game due to soreness in his right hip and groin, but manager Terry Francona said it was not a serious concern. It seems he was telling the truth, as Ramirez is back in […]

Howie Kendrick Batting Fifth, Looks To Continue Hot Streak

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick will start at second base and bat fifth in Thursday's afternoon contest against the Pirates. He's had a hot start to the season and filled in nicely for the injured Daniel Murphy (knee). Over his last seven games, he's 10-for-27 with two home runs, three doubles, three RBI and five […]

Amir Garrett To Bereavement List

The Cincinnati Reds placed left-hander Amir Garrett on the bereavement list on Thursday. They have not announced who will replace him, but his spot will be filled prior to Friday night's game. Garrett has been excellent in a relief role this season, posting a 2.04 ERA, 19 strikeouts, and two walks in 17 2/3 innings […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Injures Groin

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu left Thursday night's game with a left groin strain that manager Dave Roberts has described as a "pretty good one." Ryu came into the game with a 3-0 record and a 2.22 ERA and was rolling along with two strikeouts and one walk through 1 1/3 innings when he […]

Bryce Harper Remains In Leadoff Spot

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper will bat in the leadoff spot for the third consecutive game on Thursday. The 25-year old slugger has four hits in his eight at-bats with four runs, two home runs and six RBI since moving atop the Nationals lineup. He even stole his fourth base of the season. The switch […]