Freddie Freeman Make An Impact On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is red-hot at the plate right now, which is good with the playoffs right around the corner. On Wednesday, Freeman went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, and two RBI in the 9-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Braves offense had no issues here and made easy... Read More

Ian Anderson Throws Gem Versus Diamondbacks

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson was locked in during Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He went seven innings, two hits allowed, one earned run, one walk, and eight strikeouts in the 9-2 win. To be fair, the Diamondbacks don't have much firepower on offense, but Anderson made easy work of them. Anderson will... Read More

Max Kepler Belts A Pair Of Homers Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, two homers, a double, and three RBI in Wednesday's victory over the Cubs. Kepler's fingerprints were all over this game, as he got the scoring started with a two-run shot in the first inning, then broke a 2-2 tie with another homer in the... Read More

Alex Colome Struggles But Picks Up 15th Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome barely managed to pick up his 15th save of the season Wednesday against the Cubs. Colome allowed a leadoff double, induced a strikeout, then surrendered an RBI single. The veteran reliever yielded a walk, RBI groundout, and another single before bearing down to get the third out via a... Read More

Jose Alvarado Throws Two Pitches, Earns Win Versus O's

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado only faced one batter on Wednesday versus the Orioles, but he still earned the victory despite throwing just two pitches. Fellow reliever Sam Coonrod was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the seventh inning, but he struggled and Alvarado was called on to escape the jam. He did... Read More

Cole Irvin Allows Three Runs In Loss To Mariners

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed three runs across five innings to take the loss on Wednesday versus Seattle. Irvin was not effective in this one as he allowed seven hits and three walks while only picking up three strikeouts. The left-hander has his moments this season, but he's not much of a fantasy... Read More

Joe Ryan Strikes Out Career-High 11 Batters In Win

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan put together one of the most impressive performances of his young career in Wednesday's win over the Cubs. Ryan pitched five innings, allowing just two runs on three hits with one walk issued. The right-hander struck out a career-high 11 batters, generating 13 whiffs, with 10 of them coming... Read More

Janson Junk Struggles In Four Innings

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Janson Junk (0-1) wasn't a factor in the decision Wednesday night during the 12-inning affair with the Houston Astros. He did struggle, though, pitching four innings, allowing three runs, one walk, two home runs, and he added a strikeout in the eventual 9-5 loss. Junk has only made three starts... Read More

Zack Wheeler Strikes Out Nine In No-Decision Versus O's

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler allowed one run across six innings while picking up nine strikeouts versus the Orioles on Wednesday. The bullpen couldn't hold the lead and get Wheeler a win, but it was another strong outing from the NL Cy Young candidate. Wheeler has simply been superb this season as he's 14-9... Read More

Manny Machado Notches Fourth Straight Multi-Hit Game

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has been heating up at the plate lately. He has strung together four consecutive multi-hit games, including a two-homer game on Tuesday. He's slashing .329/.372/.534 over the month of September as a whole. The 29-year-old veteran has had a bit of a disappointing season overall, especially considering his... Read More

Rowdy Tellez Does Infield Drills

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (knee) took part in infield drills prior to the team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. He should be increasing his baseball activities soon and he has a chance to return to the team during the final week of the season. Tellez has been out since September... Read More

Ryan Tepera Hoping To Return Early Next Week

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Ryan Tepera (finger) told reporters that he hopes to return to the team early next week. He is targeting the team's two-game series against the Cincinnati Reds that begins on Tuesday. He stated that he wanted to get two or three games in before the postseason begins. The right-hander was... Read More

Anthony Santander Dealing With A Hamstring Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (hamstring) was held out of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to a hamstring injury. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters that Santander sustained the injury during Tuesday's game. The severity of the injury isn't clear at this point, but he should be considered day-to-day. Ryan McKenna, who started... Read More

Connor Joe To Miss The Rest Of The Season

On Wednesday, the Colorado Rockies announced that outfielder Connor Joe (hamstring) will not return this season. Joe suffered a hamstring strain on September 3 and he landed on the injured list shortly after. The 29-year-old rookie was extremely productive in his first opportunity with the Rockies. Over 63 games, he slashed .285/.379/.469 with eight home... Read More

Yordan Alvarez Dealing With Soreness, Will Sit On Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez was removed from the team's game against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. After the game, Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters that Alvarez was dealing with soreness, but he didn't specify what type of soreness. Baker explained that he didn't want to take a chance with him as the... Read More

Robinson Chirinos Suffers Left Side Injury On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Robinson Chirinos (side) was lifted in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. He grabbed his left side after a check swing during his seventh inning at-bat. He was then visited by a trainer and manager David Ross and promptly lifted from the game. Chirinos and Austin Romine have... Read More

Kolten Wong Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (hamstring) was removed in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals due to hamstring tightness. After the game, Brewers manager Craig Counsell told reporters that the team is being careful with him. Wong should be considered day-to-day. There's a good chance he sits out for... Read More

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Gets Two Hits On Wednesday

Texas Rangers infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa continues to be productive at the plate despite not having much talent around him. On Wednesday, Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-4 with two singles and one RBI in the 7-3 loss to the New York Yankees. The Rangers aren't getting a lot of run support these days, but Kiner-Falefa remains a useful... Read More

Taylor Hearn Loses His Command Versus Yankees

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Taylor Hearn came into his outing without walking a single batter in a string of three starts earlier this month. However, Hearn had some trouble finding the strike zone versus the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He went 5 1/3 innings, four hits allowed, three earned runs, four walks, and three... Read More

Shane Baz To Make His Next Start On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz had a solid MLB debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. As a result, the team is keeping him around for another start. He will make his second MLB start on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Baz pitched five innings in his first start, allowing two hits,... Read More

Nolan Arenado Removed With Lower Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (back) has been removed from Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers due to lower back tightness. Paul DeJong entered the game in the fifth inning to replace him. Arenado fell down hard while making an over-the-shoulder catch in the game, but he stayed in after the play. It's... Read More

Dodgers Designate Shane Greene For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated relief pitcher Shane Greene for assignment on Wednesday. He will now go on waivers. The 32-year-old veteran joined the Dodgers in late August. He wasn't horrible out of the pen for the team, posting a 4.05 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 6.2 innings, but the Dodgers didn't have much... Read More

Touki Toussaint Placed On Bereavement List

The Atlanta Braves placed pitcher Touki Toussaint on the bereavement list on Wednesday. It was one of a number of moves made by the team on Wednesday. They also recalled infielder Orlando Arcia from Triple-A. Toussaint has made three starts this month and all three were brief, totaling 10 innings. He posted an ugly 8.10... Read More

Randy Arozarena Collects Three Hits Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored during Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He logged two extra-base hits and came around to score twice in Wednesday's win. It was his first multi-hit effort since September 7. The 26-year-old has been productive in 2021, slashing... Read More

AJ Pollock Activated, But Not Starting On Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) from the injured list on Wednesday. He was not included in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game, but he is available off the bench for the game. Pollock missed about two and a half weeks with a right hamstring strain. The 33-year-old has been having a... Read More

Luis Patino Tosses Three Scoreless Frames In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one over three innings during Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision. The 21-year-old had his start pushed up from Friday to Wednesday but was removed from the game after just 37... Read More

Max Meyer To Finish The Year At Triple-A

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Max Meyer will be promoted from Double-A to Triple-A to finish out the 2021 season. Meyer is MLB Pipeline's No. 31 overall prospect and he was exceptional at Double-A Pensacola this year. Over 20 starts, he posted a 2.41 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP while averaging 10.1 K/9. The 22-year-old could... Read More

Mike Fiers Suffers A Setback In His Rehab Stint

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers (elbow) has "hit a snag" during his rehab stint, according to Athletics trainer Nick Paparesta. What exactly this "snag" entails has not been released, but any setback makes it seem very unlikely that we'll see Fiers back in the majors before the end of the regular season. The veteran... Read More

Adam Frazier Getting The Day Off On Wednesday

San Diego Padres second baseman Adam Frazier is getting a breather on Wednesday as the team faces Scott Kazmir and the San Francisco Giants. Jake Cronenworth is shifting over to cover second base for the game. Frazier has been hot at the plate lately. He's currently riding a seven-game hitting streak and he's slashing .346/.414/.385... Read More

Austin Meadows Belts Three-Run Shot On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer during Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He launched a three-run shot to right-center field to extend the Rays lead 4-0. It was his 26th long ball of the season. The 26-year-old has now collected a hit in six of his... Read More