Andrew Suarez Will Start Tuesday

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Andrew Suarez will start Tuesday versus the Padres. Suarez made a spot start earlier this year versus the Diamondbacks and went 5 1/3 innings allowing four runs but struck out seven.

Dan Straily Expected To Return On Monday

Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily is expected to make his season debut on Monday when the Fish open a series against the Phillies, according to MLB.com. Straily (forearm) will hopefully give the young Marlins' rotation a veteran boost. In 2017, the veteran righty went 10-9 with a 4.26 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP.

Yasiel Puig Going On DL, Brock Stewart Called Up

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig (hip) is headed to the DL after colliding with the right field foul wall in San Francisco and hurting his hip Saturday. In his first at-bat after the collision, he fouled a ball off his toe and the two injuries forced him from the game. He was later diagnosed […]

Justin Bour Officially Day-To-Day With Back Spasms

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour is officially day-to-day as he continues to deal with back spasms, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. The sore back has caused Bour to miss the last two games for Miami. After getting off to a slow start, the big lefty has started finding his pop. On the season, Bour […]

Andrew McCutchen Resting Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen will rest Sunday versus the Dodgers. McCutchen has been off to a slow start with his new team with a .200 batting average and three home runs. Austin Slater will take over right field today and bat seventh.

Robbie Ray Leaves Start With Oblique Strain

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray left Sunday’s start in Washington with an oblique injury. Ray left in the bottom of the second after signalling to the dugout. The extent of the injury will become clearer on Monday after further examination. Ray has struggled so far in 2018, with a 5.13 ERA in 26 1/3 […]

Miguel Cabrera Leaves With Biceps Spasm

The Detroit Tigers removed Miguel Cabrera from Sunday's game due to a biceps spasm. The Tigers have yet to update Cabrera's injury, so, for now, he can be considered questionable for Monday. Cabrera was hitless in two at-bats on Sunday and gave way to Niko Goodrum at first base. Expect more news on Cabrera's biceps […]

Wil Myers Placed on Disabled List with Oblique Injury

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers was placed on the disabled list Sunday with an oblique injury. While there's no timetable for his return, oblique injuries can be tricky and Myers should be expected to miss an extended period of time. Franchy Cordero should be the team's right fielder going forward and is a worthwhile […]

Ronald Acuna Moved to Second in Lineup on Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was moved up to second in the lineup for the team's game on Sunday. Since his recent call up, Acuna has been batting in the lower half of the lineup. However, with his production thus far - .462, one home run, 3 RBI - he's getting a chance towards the […]

Josh Donaldson Could Return to Blue Jays Next Week

Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has a chance to return from his shoulder injury sometime next week. Donaldson has been out for the past two and a half weeks with the injury. Manager John Gibbons specifically said Donaldson's return date could coincide with the Blue Jays' road trip in Tampa. He was hitting .239 […]

Mike Soroka Could Start for Braves on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Mike Soroka could be called up to start on Wednesday if Julio Teheran is unable to pitch. For now, Atlanta expects Teheran to be able to go, but if not Soroka is plan B. Soroka is one of the best pitchers in the minor leagues and one of the best prospects […]

Wade Miley Will Start for Brewers on Wednesday

The Milwaukee Brewers have recalled starting pitcher Wade Miley, who will start on Wednesday. Brent Suter will move the bullpen. Miley's start on Wednesday will mark his 2018 season debut and his first with the Brewers. He was battling a groin injury prior to his call up. Miley holds a career 66-74 record with a […]

Anthony Rendon to Be Activated from DL Soon

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was able to go through a full workout on Sunday and is likely to be activated off the disabled list sometime this week. However, manager Davey Martinez cautions it won't be on Monday. Rendon has been out a week and a half nursing a toe injury. Prior to his […]

Miguel Sano Sitting on Sunday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano is sitting on Sunday with a hamstring injury. While it's his second straight game missed, Sano is available off the bench and should return to the lineup in the next few days. Eduardo Escobar is starting at the hot corner on Sunday, batting fourth. Sano is hitting just .213 […]

Tyler Thornburg Starts Rehab Assignment On Monday

Boston Red Sox reliever Tyler Thornburg (shoulder) will start a rehab assignment on Monday at Triple-A Pawtucket, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Thornburg continues to work his way back from thoracic outlet surgery. Manager Alex Cora is positive about the progress thus far. Cora stated, "The fact that he will be pitching […]

Chris Davis Not in Lineup on Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman is sitting on Sunday due to rest and is not in the team's lineup. Trey Mancini is taking his place at first and leading off. Davis has been rough to start the season, hitting just .167 with two home runs, six RBI and 33 strikeouts. Davis has at least 26 home […]

Dustin Pedroia Gets First Game Action Since Surgery

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) played three innings in an extended spring training game on Friday, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. This was his first game action since surgery. Manager Alex Cora equated this game to a Red Sox spring training game against a college team. Cora also reiterated […]

DJ LeMahieu Sitting Again on Sunday

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu is sitting for the second straight game on Sunday with a hamstring injury. There's no word on how long he'll be sidelined. Pat Valaika will start at second on Sunday, batting seventh. LeMahieu has been on the tear to start the season, hitting .290 with five home runs, 12 […]

Xander Bogaerts Out Of Lineup On Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts will get a day of rest against the Rays on Sunday. He only recently returned from an ankle injury that had him on the DL. In two games since returning, he was 4-for-8 with two RBI. This is just a routine day off and has no relevance to the […]

Matt Joyce Starting In Left Field Against Houston

Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce gets the start against Gerrit Cole Sunday, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. Joyce is a career .251 hitter against right-handed pitchers compared to .185 against southpaws. The move pushes Chad Pinder to center field and gives Mark Canha a day of rest. Joyce is only worth starting in deep […]

Jason Kipnis Gets Day Off on Sunday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis is not in the lineup on Sunday due to a routine day of rest. Eric Gonzalez is taking his place and batting eighth. Kipnis is batting just .175 with six RBI and isn't a player you must have in your lineup. However, he is just two seasons removed from […]

Walker Buehler Optioned To Rancho Cucamonga After Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Walker Buehler recovered nicely after stumbling in the first inning against the Giants, getting his first ever career win in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. After the game, however, he was optioned to Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, indicating that he'll be back with the major league club soon. Two singles, a […]

Pirates Designate Enny Romero for Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated relief pitcher Enny Romero for assignment on Sunday to make room for starting pitcher Nick Kingham on the active roster. Romero was claimed off of waivers by the Pirates a little over two weeks ago and appeared in just two games with the team. The southpaw struck out five and allowed […]

Justin Bour Out of Marlins Lineup on Sunday

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour is out of the lineup for the second straight game on Sunday as he deals with back spasms. There's no word on how much longer he'll be out, but the fact he has yet to be placed on the disabled list is a good sign. J.T. Realmuto is taking […]

J.P. Crawford Placed on Disabled List

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford was placed on the disabled list with a forearm strain. It's unclear exactly how long this injury will keep him out, but after suffering the strain on Saturday and then immediately being placed on the DL on Sunday, it could be serious. Crawford was batting just .190 with two home […]

Trevor Williams Picks Up Fourth Win

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams earned his fourth win of the season on Saturday, pitching six innings of two-run baseball against the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-hander allowed just four hits and two walks while striking out two. Williams is finding success without dominant stuff, as he has a 2.29 ERA through six starts. […]

Ian Kennedy Starting Sunday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy will start Sunday at home, against the Chicago White Sox. Kennedy took a line drive off his leg in his last start but has recovered in time for Sunday. In his previous start against the White Sox, Kennedy threw six innings, striking out five and giving up just […]

Mookie Betts Gets A Break On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts will get a day off on Sunday, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Betts was pulled from the game on Saturday due to hamstring tightness. Manager Alex Cora commented that he is not out of the lineup in response to the hamstring but is a routine day […]

Austin Voth Called Up, Austin Adams Sent Down

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Austin Voth has been called up to give some depth to the team's bullpen in their finale against the Diamondbacks in Washington, D.C. Infielder Austin Adams has been sent down in a corresponding move. This is Voth's first appearance at the MLB level and he's been impressive in his four Triple-A […]

Francisco Cervelli Homers, Drives in Two on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli just keeps hitting. He slugged his fourth home run of the season in a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, a solo shot off of Jack Flaherty in the second inning. He added a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning, giving him 20 RBI on the year. Cervelli […]