Dominic Canzone Out Again on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (wrist/hand) is taking a seat for the second straight game on Wednesday. Dylan Moore will play right field in Canzone's place and hit eighth against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Canzone hasn't played since he left Monday's 12-7 loss to the Phillies after suffering a bruised left arm on a […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Remains Out on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) is out of the lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Ty France will take over at first base and bat sixth in a meeting with right-hander Johan Oviedo. Guerrero hasn't played since he left a 5-2 loss to the Pirates early on Monday with tightness […]

Bubba Chandler to Join Pirates on Friday

The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote prized right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler to the majors before Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. While Chandler will initially work as a long reliever for the Pirates, he'll also have a chance to start games, according to Hiles. Now 22 years old, […]

Daniel Palencia Records his 17th Save on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs right-handed reliever Daniel Palencia recorded his 17th save of the season in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers, giving up a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. The hard-throwing right-hander threw 11 of his 17 pitches for strikes and ended the game on […]

Luis Severino Continues his Throwing Program

Athletics right-hander Luis Severino was unexpectedly placed on the injured list on August 12, retroactive to August 6. According to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, on Tuesday, Severino continued a throwing program. Severino is eligible to return from the injured list on Thursday, but it does not appear that will be the case with him, as […]

Max Muncy Still Not Swinging a Bat

The Athletics' young infielder, Max Muncy (hand), is doing defensive baseball activities, but still has not been doing any hitting, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Muncy has been out of the lineup since July 22, landing on the 10-day injured list with a hairline fracture at the base of the fourth metacarpal. On August 5, […]

Simeon Woods Richardson Set to Make Another Rehab Start Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) is scheduled to pitch four innings Thursday for Triple-A St. Paul, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. Woods Richardson will make his second rehab start after having a procedure earlier this month to remove a parasite from his digestive tract. He threw two innings Friday for St. Paul. Assuming […]

Kenley Jansen Considered Day-to-Day With a "Physical" Injury

Los Angeles Angels reliever Kenley Jansen (undisclosed) said he was bothered by something physical, but he didn't want to say what it was. When asked if he might miss some time, he said, "Just gonna take it day by day and see where we're at," Jeff Fletcher, Angels beat writer, reports. Something must have happened […]

Jac Caglianone Homers in Rehab Game

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (hamstring) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run on Tuesday against Triple-A Columbus. Caglianone has been looking healthy during his rehab games, going 12-for-24 with three home runs and a stolen base in six games. The slugging first baseman will look to translate that success back to the major […]

Jacob Wilson Homers In Rehab Game Tuesday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) had a solid third rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run while playing seven innings. The 23-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 26 with a fractured left forearm. He is now hitting .273 in 11 at-bats during […]

Hagen Smith Strikes Out Seven Over Five Innings

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith allowed one run on two hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across five innings on Tuesday against Double-A Rocket City. The left-hander generated 16 swinging strikes for the outing and did well to limit damage and be more efficient. Before this start, Smith had allowed either two […]

Denzel Clarke Diagnosed With New Grade 2 Adductor Strain

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (hip) has been diagnosed with a new Grade 2 right adductor strain, per MLB's Martin Gallegos. Clarke was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 21 with a right adductor strain and suffered another adductor strain in a slightly different location on August 16 while rehabbing with Triple-A Las […]

Nick Lodolo Throws Side Session Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger) threw a side session near full speed on Tuesday and is set to throw one more in the coming days. Lodolo was placed on the 15-day injured list on August 5 with a left index finger blister. Manager Terry Francona said there is a chance he could return […]

Jarlin Susana Punches Out 13

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jarlin Susana allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out 13 on Tuesday against Double-A Erie. The big right-hander mowed hitters down all night, racking up 20 swings and misses. Susana has been cruising in four starts during August, holding a 1.45 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and a […]

Francisco Alvarez Needs Thumb Surgery, May Play Through Injury

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced Tuesday that catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb) will need surgery on his thumb. Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday with a right thumb UCL sprain. However, Mendoza said they will see if he can play through it and that they are "hopeful", as Alvarez's […]

Anthony Bender Done For Season With Right Tibial Stress Reaction

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough announced Tuesday that relief pitcher Anthony Bender (leg) will be out for the rest of the season with a right tibial stress reaction. Bender was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier in the day. This will hurt the Marlins' bullpen down the stretch, as the 30-year-old was a solid […]

Brandon Sproat Racks Up Eight Strikeouts Tuesday

New York Mets pitching prospect Brandon Sproat allowed one run on two hits and a walk while punching out eight in a 6-5 loss against Triple-A Indianapolis. Sproat bounced back with a gem after allowing five runs in his previous start. The right-hander generated 12 whiffs on 40 swings for the night, all coming from […]

Joey Ortiz Will Not Play Wednesday Due To Bruised Knee, Stomach Issues

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (knee, stomach) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Cubs due to a right knee bruise and stomach issues, per manager Pat Murphy. Ortiz fouled a ball off of his knee in the seventh inning of Tuesday's Game 2's 4-1 loss to the Cubs and was replaced defensively in […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Battling Soreness in Arm, Will Undergo MRI

New York Yankees reliever Jonathan Loaisiga (back/elbow/triceps) is dealing with soreness in his right elbow/triceps area and will undergo an MRI, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday. Loaisiga, who has been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 2 with back stiffness, had been on a rehab assignment and targeting a Sept. 1 return. That won't […]

JP Sears to Start on Wednesday

San Diego Padres left-hander JP Sears will start against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. The Padres acquired Sears from the Athletics at the July 31 trade deadline, but after he gave up five earned runs on 10 hits over five innings in his debut on Aug. 4, they optioned […]

Luis Garcia Throws 84 Pitches in Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) was hit around in a Double-A rehab start on Tuesday. In his eighth rehab outing of the season, the 28-year-old yielded five earned runs on seven hits and logged six strikeouts against two walks over 4 1/3 innings. Despite the poor results, Garcia built up to 84 pitches as […]

Anthony Bender Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins announced that they have placed right-handed reliever Anthony Bender (leg) on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 18, with a right tibial stress reaction. The team recalled lefty Cade Gibson from Triple-A Jacksonville to take Bender's roster spot. One of the Marlins' most effective high-leverage relievers, Bender heads to the shelf […]

Willy Adames Out With Side Soreness on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (side) is dealing with soreness in his right side and isn't in the lineup against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, John Shea of the San Francisco Standard reports. Christian Koss will fill in for Adames at short and hit sixth in a meeting with right-hander Nick Pivetta. It's […]

Jackson Merrill Not in Tuesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) is not in the lineup on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. Ramon Laureano will take over in center field and hit sixth versus Giants right-hander Kai-Wei Teng, while Gavin Sheets will play left and bat seventh. This is the second straight night off for Merrill, who rolled […]

Tyler Stephenson Remains Out on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) will miss his fourth straight game on Tuesday as a result of a sore left thumb. Jose Trevino will do the catching and hit seventh against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Stephenson, who hasn't played since last Friday, has hit a woeful 3-for-27 (.111) with one home run […]

Kyle Higashioka Still Out on Tuesday

Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) remains out of action for Tuesday's game on the road against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Jonah Heim will do the catching again for right-hander Merrill Kelly and will bat ninth against Royals right-hander Seth Lugo. Higashioka is dealing with what is considered a mild hamstring injury, […]

Salvador Perez Still Under the Weather on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (illness) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day due to an illness in the second game of the series on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers. Luke Maile will do the catching again and will bat ninth against Rangers right-hander Merrill Kelly. Perez is expected […]

Jacob deGrom Being Skipped in Rotation Due to Shoulder Fatigue

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) has been scratched from Wednesday's start against the Kansas City Royals. This is never something you want to see given deGrom's injury history. The reasoning for deGrom being pulled off this start is because of right-shoulder fatigue. It sounds like this move is more precautionary with deGrom already […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Considered Day-to-Day

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) appears to have avoided a serious injury. Guerrero was forced to make an early exit from Monday's game due to a hamstring issue. He underwent an MRI that only revealed left hamstring inflammation. For now, Guerrero is being considered day-to-day, so it sounds like he'll avoid […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Returning on Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (finger) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, according to manager Joe Espada. McCullers has been sidelined since mid-July due to a blister on his finger. The right-hander looked good during his most recent rehab outing where he allowed […]