Jakob Junis Nails Down First Win

The Kansas City Royals won their first game of the season behind a stellar performance by starting pitcher Jakob Junis. Junis tossed seven innings of three-hit ball while allowing no runs and striking out six. Junis is coming off a solid rookie campaign that included good control and mediocre strikeout numbers, so expectations are limited […]

Adam Wainwright To Start Thursday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) will come off the disabled list to start Thursday's game. Rookie Jack Flaherty was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move despite his excellent start on Tuesday. Wainwright will start the Cardinals' home opener, but with Flaherty showing well in his one turn, Wainwright may not have […]

Jack Flaherty Optioned to Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals rookie pitcher Jack Flaherty was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday to make room for Adam Wainwright (hamstring), who is coming off the disabled list. Flaherty was dominant in his start on Tuesday, allowing one run and striking out nine Milwaukee Brewers in five innings. The rookie will be back up as […]

Ryan Braun Out On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will sit out for customary rest as the Brewers face off against the St. Louis Cardinals in the third game of the series. Braun just hit a walk-off home run Tuesday and is now up to three hits in 17 at-bats for a .176 batting average. Resting will be a […]

Kyle Freeland Takes The Loss Versus San Diego

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland got beat by the San Diego Padres on Tuesday as he took the loss in his first start of the season. Freeland handled everyone except Christian Villanueva fine through the first five innings, but he allowed two runners in the sixth before getting replaced. His replacement unfortunately allowed both […]

Hunter Pence Has Sprained Thumb

Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) was scratched from the lineup with a sprained right thumb. The Giants don't think the injury will keep Pence out for long, but it's another reminder that the aging outfielder has been hurt by injuries in the last couple of seasons. He has just […]

Alex Cobb Goes Five Innings In Simulated Game

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb threw a five-inning simulated game against Orioles minor leaguers and one big bat in Mark Trumbo, who is coming back from a quadriceps injury. Cobb gave up a run on three hits, striking out four and walking two. He threw 74 pitches. It's up to manager Buck Showalter and […]

Newly-Acquired Trayce Thompson Sent To Triple-A

With a string of injuries in the outfield, the New York Yankees made a move, acquiring outfielder Trayce Thompson off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 27-year-old son of former basketball player Mychal Thompson and brother of current All-Star guard Klay Thompson only played in 27 games last season, spending time in the minors. […]

Anibal Sanchez May Pitch In Relief On Friday Or Start Saturday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez will likely make a start on Saturday in Colorado, but that depends on whether the Rockies start launching balls into the stands on Friday, necessitating a relief appearance. He's not the greatest option either way, especially with the thin air of Coors, but he's the last resort if you […]

Aaron Hicks Poised To Return On Time

The New York Yankees remain optimistic that outfielder Aaron Hicks (intercostal) will return from the disabled list as soon as he’s eligible. The 28-year-old suffered a strained right intercostal muscle on opening day in a victory against the Blue Jays and was placed on the DL afterwards. His replacement, Billy McKinney, also landed on the DL, […]

Dan Vogelbach To Start Wednesday Over Ryon Healy

Seattle Mariners first baseman Dan Vogelbach will get the start at first base over Ryon Healy, per MLB.com. Vogelbach enjoyed a scorching-hot spring training that helped him make the opening day roster. Vogelbach is still looking for his first hit of the season and will get his chance Wednesday against Giants right-hander Johnny Cueto. Vogelbach hit […]

Hunter Pence Scratched From Wednesday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (hand) has been scratched from Wednesday’s lineup. Pence hurt his hand diving for a ball Tuesday but remained in and finished the game. Outfielder Gorkys Hernandez will take over for Pence and is nothing more than a dart throw in DFS on Wednesday.

Johan Camargo To Start Rehab Assignment On Thursday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (oblique) will probably go to Class A and if he shows the team he can play an entire game with no problem, they may activate him over the weekend, though they were coy about whether he'd play more than one game in the minors. Ryan Flaherty played on Wednesday […]

Charlie Blackmon Lands Six-Year Deal

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a six-year, $108 million deal with outfielder Charlie Blackmon on Wednesday, according to a source. Escalators in the deal could make the deal worth $116 million, and he'll have two opt outs in the final two years to go along with a limited no-trade clause. The 31-year-old has definitely earned […]

Kurt Suzuki Will Likely Return To Lineup On Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (hand) was held out of Wednesday's game against the Nationals, with Carlos Perez donning the equipment. Thursday is an off day, so Suzuki will have another day of rest. The team also selected the contract of reliever Luke Jackson and designated catcher Chris Stewart for assignment. Stewart went from being the third […]

Nelson Cruz Not Expected To Be Out Long After DL Stint

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais told reporters he does not expect outfielder Nelson Cruz (ankle) to miss time beyond his current disabled list stint, per MLB.com. The veteran designated hitter sprained his ankle and was placed on the disabled list retroactively to April 1. The Mariners offense is off to a strong start without its most prolific […]

Preston Tucker Continues Hot Tear With Three RBI Against Nats

Atlanta Braves outfielder Preston Tucker wasn't intimidated by Max Scherzer or his two different colored eyes on Wednesday. He slugged a three-run homer in his first at-bat of the game. That must have made Max really mad. It was Tucker's only hit of the day, but it was his sixth RBI in two games. April […]

Mike Foltynewicz Gets Plenty Of Run Support In Beating Nats

Usually, you'd think that upon seeing that Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz was matched up against Max Scherzer, you'd go with the Nats. However, Atlanta jumped on Mad Max for three runs in the first inning and Folty never looked back. He went 5 1/3 innings and struck out eight while giving up a […]

Evan Longoria And Austin Jackson Resting Wednesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria and outfielder Austin Jackson are not listed in Wednesday’s lineup versus the Seattle Mariners. Longoria has been off to a slow start thus far, but did get his first hit, a home run on Tuesday. Pablo Sandoval will take over at third base Wednesday and bat sixth. Gregor […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up Third Save In Four Games

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz picked up another save, his third in four games played, against the Giants on Tuesday. Diaz struck out two in the scoreless ninth inning and now has eight punchouts in three appearances. The Mariners offense has come out of the gates swinging and has put the team in position to […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start Sunday, Likely Skipping Kenta Maeda

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw will pitch on Sunday, according to manager Dave Roberts, to keep him on regular rest. That means the Dodgers will skip a starter and it looks like Kenta Maeda will be the one. Maeda was available out of the bullpen for Wednesday afternoon's game against the Diamondbacks. Kershaw will […]

Pat Neshek Not Facing Serious Injury

After undergoing an MRI on Tuesday, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Pat Neshek (shoulder) received positive news regarding his injury and return date. The 37-year-old went on the disabled list last week with a right shoulder strain, but the results of the MRI only revealed inflammation. The club said they would keep him shut down for a couple […]

Jose Urena Pitches Much Better On Tuesday

After getting worked for five earned runs during his Opening Day loss, Miami Marlins starter Jose Urena came back strong against the Red Sox on Tuesday. The fireballer gave up a single run on just four hits while striking out seven in seven innings in the no-decision. It was the kind of performance Miami was […]

Wil Myers Could Be Out of Lineup Until Weekend

After being replaced in the sixth inning on Monday and sitting out Tuesday's game due to an upper arm injury, San Diego Union-Tribune writer Kevin Acee reports that San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers could be out of the lineup until the Padres weekend series against the Astros. Acee writes that the Padres could be looking […]

Julio Urias Has Tonsils Removed

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias (shoulder) had his tonsils removed, which is delaying his recovery from shoulder capsule surgery. He's been throwing on flat ground but will be on the mend until next week. Videos on his Instagram account have shown the steadily increasing distance of his throws. There is still no timetable for […]

Chris Iannetta Continues Hot Start

Colorado Rockies veteran catcher Chris Iannetta certainly is enjoying his welcome back into the Colorado fold. Iannetta popped two more hits against the Padres on Tuesday to give him hits in three of his four games so far this season. He also knocked in half the team's runs with his pair of singles. Iannetta is […]

Carlos Correa Taking Day Off Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (toe) is out of the lineup on Wednesday, but he returned to the lineup Tuesday and had solid results. The move is entirely precautionary, but Correa is nursing the injury after fouling a ball off his toe this past weekend. There is no reason to urge Correa to play through this […]

Daniel Norris Available Out Of Bullpen, Future Uncertain

With Wednesday's snow day in Detroit, the Tigers and Royals have been postponed. As a result, starting pitcher Daniel Norris' season debut has been, too. Norris will be available out of the bullpen over the next few days, as club sources have announced that Jordan Zimmermann, Michael Fulmer and Mike Fiers (back) will start on Thursday, Saturday […]

Michael Brantley Will Be Activated On Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) will be activated from the disabled list in time for Friday's home opener in Cleveland. Brantley underwent surgery in the offseason to stabilize his ankle and needed a few more days to fully recover after Spring Training ended. He's a huge injury risk, but has always been effective when […]

Austin Hedges Should Return to Padres Lineup Wednesday

San Diego Union-Tribune beat writer Kevin Acee reports that San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (back) should return to the lineup Wednesday night against the Rockies. Hedges first sat out Monday night with tightness in his upper back and was scheduled to start Tuesday before he was a late scratch from the lineup. He was able […]