Hyun-Jin Ryu Lit Up By White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu was touched up for seven runs over 3 2/3 IP versus the White Sox on Thursday as his club went on to a 10-7 loss. The left-hander gave up three home runs on his seven hits while walking one and striking out four in the abbreviated outing, dropping... Read More

Marcus Semien Homers Twice Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien had a terrific day at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-5 in the club's 10-7 loss to the White Sox. The 30-year-old started his afternoon off with a bang by taking Carlos Rodon deep in the first for a solo shot before victimizing Michael Kopech in the sixth... Read More

Bobby Witt Jr., Nick Pratto Appear Major League Ready

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and first baseman Nick Pratto have been on fire in Triple-A and "look ready now" for the majors. Witt Jr. is slashing .299/.356/.628 with 12 doubles, 11 home runs, 29 RBI over 32 games in Triple-A. Royals general manager called Witt Jr. "the best player in all of... Read More

Mookie Betts Officially Activated From The IL

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) was officially activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. He is batting third while playing right field on Thursday. The 28-year-old spent nearly two weeks on the injured list with a hip injury. Betts could see more days off in... Read More

Nick Castellanos Homers In Second Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Castellanos took Milwaukee reliever Brent Suter deep in the sixth inning for his second home run in as many days. He has been swinging a hot bat of late, hitting .407 with three homers... Read More

Royals Place Josh Staumont On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed right-handed pitcher Josh Staumont on the injured list on Thursday due to undisclosed reasons and recalled Scott Blewett from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. It's very possible that this move is COVID-19-related, which means that Staumont could be back within 10 days. The reliever also went on the injured... Read More

Jonathan India Hits Three-Run Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs scored in a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. India took Brewers reliever Hunter Strickland deep in the fifth inning to give the Reds a 4-1 lead. The rookie infielder is putting together an excellent debut campaign, hitting... Read More

Sonny Gray Turns In Six Strong Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray turned in six strong innings in a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Gray shut out the Brewers over his six innings of work while striking out six and walking two in the win. The veteran right-hander only allowed three hits in the start, two singles and a... Read More

Donovan Solano Lands On The Injured List

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano was placed on the unspecified injured list on Thursday, which usually hints at a COVID-19 vaccine after-effect. In a corresponding move, infielder Thairo Estrada was called up to the active roster. Solano has been productive this year in a limited role (.275/.333/.394 with six home runs and 30... Read More

Pete Fairbanks' Return Imminent?

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned relief pitcher Louis Head to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, which opens up a spot on the active roster for relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder). Fairbanks allowed a run in one inning of work for Durham this past Sunday in his first rehab appearance. The 27-year-old right-hander has been out almost... Read More

Stephen Piscotty To Have Wrist Surgery Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) is scheduled to undergo wrist surgery on Friday morning. Piscotty was sidelined with a left wrist sprain earlier this season and never fully recovered from it, so he'll go back on the shelf for the rest of the 2021 season. The 30-year-old from Stanford went back on the injured... Read More

Jose Alvarado Returns From Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday after dealing with shoulder soreness. The left-hander last appeared for the Phillies on Aug. 7, and he allowed one walk and struck out one in a scoreless rehab inning with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday before being activated. Alvarado... Read More

Alec Bohm An Option To Play First Base?

With Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (abdominal) set to undergo season-ending surgery for a lower abdominal tear, the Phillies have a void at first base. Brad Miller, who entered Thursday in a 5-for-36 slump, received the first crack at the position. Alec Bohm, who was recently optioned to Triple-A, could become an option, but... Read More

Zach Eflin Scratched From Thursday Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) was activated from the injured list on Thursday and was set to start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but he was scratched due to a flare-up of his balky right knee, according to manager Joe Girardi. Left-hander Matt Moore started the game instead. It's unclear if Eflin will go... Read More

Tyler O'Neill On Track To Return Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) is expected to return to the lineup on Friday, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Thursday marks the third straight game that O'Neill has missed while dealing with mid-back tightness, but Silver reports that he is now on track to return to action soon. This issue cropped up... Read More

Yu Darvish Starting Thursday Night

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (back) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and will start against the Dodgers, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. It had been reported on Wednesday that he was expected to return in time for this outing, but now this news is... Read More

Brandon Belt Placed On Bereavement List

Updating an earlier report, San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is not in the lineup on Thursday because he was placed on the bereavement list, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. To replace him on the active roster, the Giants have recalled catcher Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A. Over eight games with the Giants this... Read More

Buster Posey Remains Out Of Lineup On Thursday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (knee) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Posey has been dealing with right knee discomfort for the past few days, but it was reported on Wednesday that he was feeling better and should be able to return to action soon. Expect him to re-enter the lineup sometime... Read More

Brandon Belt Not In Starting Lineup Thursday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is not in the starting lineup on Thursday night. This appears to just be a night off for Belt, who has started in seven straight games for San Francisco. In an injury-marred season, Belt has still managed to put up solid numbers with a .242 average, .896 OPS,... Read More

Byron Buxton To Rejoin Team Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) is set to rejoin the team at Target Field on Friday, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Buxton has completed his four-game rehab assignment with the club's Triple-A affiliate, but no decision has been made about when he'll be activated. The speedy outfielder will take batting... Read More

Jorge Polanco Isn't Starting On Thursday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco isn't in the starting lineup on Thursday. The Twins will be taking on the Boston Red Sox and left-handed starter Chris Sale but will do so with arguably their best hitter on the bench. Polanco is hitting .274 with a .335 on-base percentage, 24 home runs, and 10 stolen... Read More

Max Kepler Not In Thursday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler isn't starting on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander Chris Sale. Kepler is hitting .207 with a .300 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and eight stolen in 377 plate appearances bases this season. Rob Refsnyder is starting in Kepler's place in right field on Thursday while also batting... Read More

Carlos Santana Remains Out Of Lineup Thursday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana (hip) remains out of the lineup on Thursday. Santana exited Monday's game with a Grade 1 hip flexor strain, and has been held out of the lineup ever since. He's still being considered day-to-day for the time being, although the longer he's out the more likely it seems... Read More

Jazz Chisholm On The Bench On Thursday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm isn't starting on Thursday as his team gets set to take on the Washington Nationals and left-hander Patrick Corbin. Chisholm is batting .254 with a .314 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and 16 stolen bases in 364 plate appearances this season. It'll be Isan Diaz starting at second instead... Read More

Framber Valdez Coming Into His Own

Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez (8-4) continues to quietly have an excellent season heading into the team's matchup against the Rangers this weekend. Valdez pitched seven shutout innings against the Mariners on August 22 and now sports a 2.73 ERA over his past four starts in August. The Astros rotation doesn't get national acclaim but... Read More

Ryan Pressly Posting 1.29 ERA In August

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly will head into the weekend looking very sharp on the mound right now. The 32-year-old has punched out 10 hitters over his last seven appearances despite save opportunities becoming scarce. The Astros offense simply has been scoring tons of runs and haven't been playing a lot of close games. Pressly... Read More

Zack Greinke Enjoying Excellent Second Half

Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke (11-4) is having a fantastic second half of his season as he prepares to pitch against the Rangers this weekend. The veteran is getting better as the season goes along and is 3-1 with 1.09 WHIP and a 2.90 ERA over his past seven starts since the All-Star break. Greinke... Read More

Michael Brantley Looking To Snap Slump

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is stuck in a 4-for-24 (.167) slump as the team will prepare to take on the Rangers this weekend. The veteran has been given some days off over the last week as the team prepares for the final month of the season. Brantley is having a fantastic season but is... Read More

Rhys Hoskins Will Have Season-Ending Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (abdomen) will have season-ending surgery to "repair a tear in his lower abdomen" per a tweet from MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. The Phillies previously placed the first baseman on the 10-day injured list earlier on Thursday. Hoskins was in the midst of a quality season at the plate, hitting .247... Read More

Luis Garcia Continues To Surprise

Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia continues be one of the biggest surprises for the first-place Astros heading into this weekend's action. Garcia (10-6) was fantastic on Tuesday, twirling 6 2/3 shutout innings, allowing only four hits with seven strikeouts. Garcia has posted a sub-four ERA in each month this season and is 8-3 over his... Read More