Xander Bogaerts Demonstrates Power In Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) made quick work of Triple-A pitching in his first of two rehab games in Triple-A Pawtucket. Bogaerts hit a solo homer in the fourth inning and finished the night 2-for-3. The Red Sox offense, which has been stumbling the past couple of days, will be eager to get […]

Tim Lincecum Throws to Hitters on Tuesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tim Lincecum (blister) threw to live batters on Tuesday and could be ready to join the team's bullpen at the end of May. Lincecum was placed on the disabled list in late March with a blister and has yet to make his 2018 debut. Lincecum was out of the league in 2017 […]

Christian Villanueva Out Until Friday with Hamstring Injury

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (hamstring), who is sitting on Tuesday, will also miss the team's game on Wednesday before returning to the lineup on Friday. Villanueva has been battling a nagging hamstring injury, but with his return imminent, it appears he's almost over the injury. Cory Spangenberg should start at third on Wednesday. […]

Xander Bogaerts To Play In Rehab Games At Triple-A

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) is scheduled to play in two games for Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald. In recent days, Bogaerts has been able to successfully finish aggressive drills to test his ankle strength and mobility. He is ready to return to the big […]

Tim Anderson Picks Up Two Hits Tuesday

Hitting in the No. 1 spot for just the second time this year, Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 2-for-4. Anderson is now hitting .267 on the year and offers owners a good speed and pop option at shortstop. It will be interesting to see if manager Rick Renteria keeps him at the top […]

Victor Martinez Sitting on Tuesday

With the Detroit Tigers playing in a National League park on Tuesday, designated hitter Victor Martinez is not in the lineup. It's likely that Martinez is limited to pinch-hitting duties until Friday when the Tigers play another American League team in the Orioles. Martinez has been decent to start the year, hitting .258 with home […]

Jack Flaherty Set to Start for Cardinals on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Jack Flaherty is in line to get the start on Saturday against the Pirates. While the move isn't yet official, he was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday with all signs pointing to him getting the start with the major league club over the weekend. Flaherty shined in his […]

Delino DeShields Will Stay In Leadoff Role

Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields will continue to get run at the top of the order after returning to the lineup. The 25-year-old has only appeared in four games on the season thanks to injury, but the Rangers have a lot of faith that his speed and contact skills will make him an ideal place […]

Rockies-Padres In Rain Delay Tuesday

The game between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies is currently being delayed due to rain. There is no word on an official start time right now. Stay tuned for more info.

Adrian Sanchez Starts At Third For Nationals

Washington Nationals infielder Adrian Sanchez will make his 2018 major league debut at third base on Tuesday and bat seventh. Sanchez was called up Tuesday, taking the place of Matt Reynolds, and was one of the last players cut out of spring training. He's not relevant for fantasy purposes but is worth monitoring since the […]

Matt Strahm Scheduled to Make Back-to-Back Rehab Appearances Next Week

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Matt Strahm (knee) is scheduled to make back-to-back rehab appearances next week with the hope being that he could return to the major league bullpen shortly. Strahm has missed all season after coming back from a torn patellar tendon. Currently the Padres plan to use Strahm in a relief role, however, […]

Tony Barnette May Return Friday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tony Barnette threw live batting practice on Tuesday and assuming he has no setbacks, he could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Barnette could represent a boost to a bullpen that has struggled to start the season. With closer Keone Kela recently blowing […]

Rich Hill Throws Simulated Game Tuesday, Will Start Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill (finger) threw a simulated game on Tuesday without incident and says he will start next Monday in Arizona. Hill was placed on the disabled list due to a cracked fingernail, so his injury was never serious. Given how mediocre his outings had been, he was likely given the time […]

Jonathan Schoop Able To Do a Bit of Everything on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop (oblique) was able to hit off of a tee, take ground balls and throw prior to the team's scheduled game on Tuesday. Schoop is dealing with an oblique strain that has sidelined him since April 14. Prior to going down with his injury, Schoop was hitting .230 with one home […]

Zach Britton Throws Bullpen off of Regular Mound Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) threw a full bullpen session off a regular mound prior to the team's scheduled game with the Rays. Britton is working his way back from an Achilles injury and is still not expected back until late May at the earliest. However, Britton is clearly ramping up his workouts and perhaps […]

Jacob Nottingham Sent Back Down To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jacob Nottingham has been sent back down to Triple-A Colorado Springs after Manny Pina (calf) has been activated off the disabled list. In seven plate appearances, Nottingham failed to register his first MLB hit, however, he earned two walks in his MLB debut. He still has a lot to learn and will […]

Tim Beckham Undergoes MRI for Groin Injury on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham underwent an MRI on Tuesday for a nagging groin injury. Beckham injured the groin in spring training before injuring it again on Monday against the Indians. While there has been no word on what Beckham's MRI revealed, there's a good chance he ends up on the disabled list. If […]

Austin Barnes Starts Behind The Plate Tuesday, Kyle Farmer At Third

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes will get the start on Tuesday against lefty Dillon Peters and the Marlins and bat sixth. Kyle Farmer will start at third and bat eighth. Barnes is 4-for-12 against lefties this year and even though Yasmani Grandal is the team's best hitter, he needs a day off from time […]

Manny Pina Back In Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina (calf) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. After running the bases on Sunday and resting up on Monday, it looks like he's ready to return the lineup. Due to this move, Jacob Nottingham has been sent back down to Triple-A Colorado Springs and will […]

Joe Musgrove Scheduled to Make Simulated Start on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) is scheduled to make a simulated start on Wednesday. The hope is that if he doesn't have a setback, he could head out on his rehab assignment soon. Musgrove has missed all of the 2018 season with a shoulder injury. Acquired from the Astros in the Gerrit Cole deal, […]

Walker Buehler Sent Back To Minors, Will Likely Return This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers starter and top pitching prospect Walker Buehler has been sent to the High-A affiliate Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Tuesday, one day after making his major league starting debut against the Marlins. The Dodgers need the bench spot, and Daniel Hudson has been called up to take his place. Buehler won't do anything […]

Orlando Arcia Sitting with Stomach Bug Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is sitting out of Tuesday's game with a stomach bug. Originally it was thought that Arcia was still dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him out of the past few games. It turns out that his injury is much more minor and Arcia should […]

Three Cardinals Relievers to Begin Rehab Assignments Soon

Three injured St. Louis Cardinals relief pitchers will begin rehab assignments soon, according to general manager Michael Girsch. Sam Tuivailala (knee) will begin his assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Memphis. Ryan Sherriff (toe) will start his rehab later this week and veteran lefty Brett Cecil (shoulder) has already reported to Single-A Palm Beach to begin […]

Miguel Gonzalez Not Ready to Return From DL When First Eligible

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) says he doesn't expect to return from the disabled list when first eligible. Gonzalez is suffering from shoulder inflammation and felt it tense up during his last start. Gonzalez was eligible to return next Tuesday during the White Sox's game against the Cardinals. Gonzalez has been atrocious in […]

Tommy Pham Returns to Lineup on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham has returned to the lineup after missing a few games with a groin injury. He's starting in center and batting second as the Cardinals take on the Mets and starter Zack Wheeler on Tuesday. Pham was hitting .318 with two home runs, five RBI and five stolen bases prior […]

J.P. Crawford Sitting on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford is sitting due to rest on Tuesday and is not in the lineup. He's being replaced by veteran Pedro Florimon at short. Manager Gabe Kapler decided to sit most of his lefties Tuesday as they face Diamondbacks southpaw Robbie Ray. Crawford is hitting .185 with two home runs, six RBI […]

Odubel Herrera Absent from Phillies Lineup on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera is getting the day off on Tuesday as manager Gabe Kapler looks to fill his lineup with righties against left-handed Robbie Ray. Herrera is being replaced in center by Aaron Altherr, who will bat fifth. Herrera has been solid to start the year with a monstrous .329 batting average […]

Christian Villanueva Out Again

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (hamstring) is out again Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Villanueva was a late scratch on Monday, so Tuesday's absence is a surprise. He should be able to pinch hit. Villanueva's injury comes at an unfortunate time during his visit to Coors Field against left-handed starter Kyle Freeland. Villanueva […]

Orlando Arcia Sitting with Ankle Injury on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is sitting on Tuesday with an ankle injury. Eric Sogard is taking his place at short and batting ninth against the Royals. There's no word on how serious the injury is, however, he suffered the sprain on Friday and hasn't been able to play since. Arcia is hitting just .217 […]

Eric Hosmer Placed On Medical Leave

The San Diego Padres placed first baseman Eric Hosmer on family medical leave Tuesday. He is eligible to return before Friday's series against the New York Mets. In corresponding moves, the Padres purchased the contract of starter Eric Lauer, who will make his major league debut Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Additionally, reliever Buddy Baumann […]