Zach Eflin Activated, Starting On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin (shoulder) has been activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The good news is that Eflin was only forced to miss the minimum amount of time due to shoulder inflammation. Eflin was average during his 19 starts with the Tampa Bay Rays […]

Michael Busch Absent Against Southpaw

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch will take a seat ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. The lefty slugger will get the day off against a left-handed starting pitcher. The Cubs don't always platoon Busch, but they felt he needed a day off here. In his place, Patrick Wisdom will play first base […]

Andrew McCutchen Sitting Out On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 37-year-old veteran slugger. McCutchen is 3-for-8 with four RBI since returning from the injured list a few days ago. It appears some time off might've helped […]

Kyle Tucker Extremely Close To Return

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) is reportedly really close to coming off the injured list, according to manager Joe Espada. The 27-year-old hasn't played since the beginning of June due to a lingering shin issue. Tucker has been slowly making progress and appears at the verge of playing for the Astros here soon. The […]

Alex Bregman Out Again For Astros

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (elbow) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park. Rookie Shay Whitcomb will get the start at the hot corner and will bat in the eight-hole against Royals right-hander Alec Marsh. After missing five straight games earlier in August, […]

Brooks Lee Activated And Starting On Sunday

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Brooks Lee (biceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and is starting at the 6 and batting eighth for the Twins in Sunday's series finale at Target Field against the Toronto Blue Jays and rookie right-hander Yariel Rodriguez. Lee, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, should […]

John Brebbia Joins Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent right-handed reliever John Brebbia and added him to the big-league roster on Sunday, in addition to outfielder Eli White. In a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster, the Braves designated left-hander Zach Logue for assignment. In the middle of a race for the final wild-card spot in […]

Jasson Dominguez Sticking In Minors For Now

The New York Yankees did not call up top prospect Jasson Dominguez to the big leagues with rosters expanding on Sunday, Sept. 1. Instead, the Yankees activated first baseman Anthony Rizzo (forearm) from the 60-day injured list and recalled right-handers Ron Marinaccio and Scott Effross and outfielder Duke Ellis from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. It's disappointing for […]

Zack Littell Activated From Injured List, To Start On Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays activated right-hander Zack Littell (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Sunday and also selected the contract of catcher Logan Driscoll from the minors. Littell is scheduled to make his first start back from the IL on Monday in the series opener against the Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field. The 28-year-old […]

Cal Quantrill Scratched With Triceps Inflammation

Colorado Rockies right-hander Cal Quantrill (triceps) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday at Coors Field against the visiting Baltimore Orioles due to right-triceps inflammation. Left-hander Ty Blach will make the start instead. Quantrill would have been a poor streaming option anyway against the Orioles in a hitter-friendly venue. It remains to be […]

Kyle Manzardo Serving As DH After Call-Up

Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo is serving as the designated hitter and will bat sixth for the Guards in his first game since being called up from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday at Progressive Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller. Manzardo, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is currently […]

Jake Fraley Reinstated And Starting On Sunday

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated outfielder Jake Fraley (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and designated right-hander David Buchanan for assignment in a corresponding move. The team also activated left-hander Brent Suter (shoulder) from the 15-day IL and left-hander Brandon Williamson (shoulder) from the 60-day IL. Fraley is right back in the starting lineup […]

Spencer Steer Not In Sunday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Spencer Steer is taking a seat in Sunday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 26-year-old infielder has started in each of the past 23 games and is taking a routine maintenance day. During this stretch, Steer has posted a solid .282/.394/.487 line with four home runs and a 15:19 BB:K […]

Jordan Wicks Activated From Injured List, Starting On Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks (oblique) was activated off the 60-day IL on Sunday morning and is slated to start the series finale as the Cubs look to complete a three-game sweep against the Washington Nationals. Wicks hit the IL back in June with an oblique strain and will likely remain in the starting […]

DL Hall Promoted To The Major Leagues

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher DL Hall is being promoted to the major leagues. The 25-year-old made the opening day roster out of spring training but struggled with a poor 4.82 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP through 28 innings of work. At Triple-A Nashville, the southpaw held a 3.83 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and a 25:35 BB:K […]

Yandy Diaz Returns To Starting Nine

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (knee) is rejoining the starting nine on Sunday afternoon. Diaz left Friday's game early with a knee injury and sat out on Saturday as well. However, this injury was not serious as the 33-year-old will serve as the designated hitter and bat in his typical leadoff spot. Diaz […]

Ron Marinaccio Joins Major League Roster

New York Yankees relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio is being promoted to the major league roster. The 29-year-old logged 21 innings of work at the major league level earlier this summer to the tune of a solid 2.53 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 9:22 BB:K ratio. The Delaware product held an excellent 2.02 ERA and a […]

Anthony Rizzo Activated From Injured List, Starting On Sunday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (forearm) was reinstated from the 60-day IL on Sunday morning and will start at first base as the Yankees conclude a series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo has been sidelined since mid-June with a right forearm fracture. In a corresponding move, the Yankees optioned first baseman/catcher Ben […]

Jackson Chourio Homers, Gets On Base Four Times

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, a walk, two runs scored, and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Reds. The home run came in the top of the ninth of a tie ballgame and would prove to be the eventual game-winner. After a sluggish […]

Zack Wheeler Strikes Out Seven, Picks Up 13th Win

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler threw seven shutout innings in Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Braves, allowing just four hits and no walks while striking out seven batters on the way to earning his 13th win of the season. It was the sixth straight quality start, giving him 21 on the season and tying […]

Lawrence Butler Homers Again In Two-Hit Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers, with both hits for the left-handed hitter coming against Cody Bradford, the left-handed starter for the Rangers. Butler has been on a tear lately, now with a 10-game hit streak and 10 consecutive […]

Yusei Kikuchi Strikes Out 12 In Win

Houston Astros starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi twirled a gem in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Royals, going seven strong innings, allowing just one run on five hits and no walks while striking out 12. The 33-year-old improved to 3-0 with the Astros over six starts, posting a 2.57 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and a 26.6% K-BB% […]

Mickey Moniak Hits Walk-Off Home Run On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak blasted two decisive home runs in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Mariners. The first was a game-tying two-run shot in the seventh that chased M's starter Bryan Woo from the game, and the second came in the bottom of the ninth with two outs off of closer Andres Munoz […]

Jo Adell Hits Two Solo Home Runs On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell finished August with a bang, going to 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Mariners, bringing his season total to 20. Adell finished the month batting .277, the first time he's hit better than .211 in any one month since the beginning […]

Tyler Glasnow Assures He Will Pitch Before End Of Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow, out with elbow tendinitis since August 16th, shared with reporters today that he is "very confident" of a return before the end of the regular season. The veteran stated that his "priority"is to be ready for the postseason. Glasnow is 9-6 with a 3.49 ERA, a 0.95 WHIP, and […]

Junior Caminero Homers Saturday In 11-4 Victory Over Padres

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero homered and knocked in three on Saturday, leading the Rays to an 11-4 win over the San Diego Padres. Caminero connected on his third home run off starter Randy Vazquez. The young rookie is now hitting .254 with three home runs, seven RBI, two stolen bases and seven […]

Tarik Skubal Wins 16th, Strikes Out 200th Hitter In 2024

Detroit Tigers star lefthander Tarik Skubal won his 16th game Saturday afternoon, a 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. In the process, Skubal also became the first major league pitcher to record 200 strikeouts in 2024. Skubal went eight innings, striking out eight batters and surrendering only one run, a first-inning home run to […]

Andy Pages To Be Recalled On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages will be recalled by the team on Sunday when rosters expand. The rookie has been in Triple-A for the last two weeks. On the season, Pages has hit .246 with nine home runs, 36 RBI, one stolen base and 54 runs scored in 394 plate appearances. It's hard to […]

Ben Rice Optioned To Triple-A Scranton On Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice was optioned to Triple-A Scranton on Saturday, according to the ballclub. The expectation is that this move is in correlation to Anthony Rizzo's expected activation off the injured list on Sunday. Rice got off to a hot start with the Yankees but majorly cooled off in August, hitting […]

Esteury Ruiz Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Season

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (wrist) was ruled out for the rest of the season today per Athletics manager Mark Kotsay. Ruiz has been out since late May after straining his left wrist. The 25-year-old had been playing in rehab games as part of his progression back to the major league club but was pulled […]