Ryan McMahon Picks Up Ninth Home Run On Saturday

Colorado Rockies' second baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in a 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. McMahon put the Rockies on the board in the bottom of the first inning when he took Tyler Mahle deep for a two-run dinger. It was his... Read More

Brandon Belt A Late Scratch From Sunday's Lineup

The San Francisco Giants have scratched first baseman Brandon Belt (side) from Sunday's lineup just prior to the start of the game. Darin Ruf is now starting at first for the team. Belt has been dealing with a side injury since Thursday. He has made some appearances since then, but apparently the injury is still... Read More

Jhoulys Chacin Doesn't Factor Into Decision On Saturday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin took a no-decision on Saturday when he allowed two runs on four hits with one walk and three strikeouts over four innings in a 6-5 loss to the Reds. Chacin did a solid job holding down the powerful Cincinnati offense on Saturday. Both runs he allowed came via a Nick... Read More

Ronald Acuna Jr. Remains Out Of Lineup On Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (ankle) will miss his third-straight game on Sunday as the Braves face Freddy Peralta and the Milwaukee Brewers. Acuna sprained his left ankle in Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays and the team is being justifiably cautious with their superstar outfielder. Ehire Adrianza is starting in right field... Read More

Ji-Man Choi Activated From Injured List, Starting On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (knee) has been activated from the injured list and he is set to make his 2021 debut on Sunday against Marcus Stroman and the New York Mets. He's batting third in the game and Yandy Diaz is heading to the bench. Choi has been sidelined since March, when... Read More

Jeimer Candelario Out Of Lineup, Available Off Bench

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (knee) exited Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs with a knee injury. He is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cubs. However, he is available to come off the bench according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Harold Castro is covering third... Read More

Alex Verdugo Getting The Day Off Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had a big day on Saturday. He turned 25 years old and celebrated by going 2-for-4 and hitting his fifth home run of the year. One day later, on Sunday, he's getting the day off as the team closes their series against the Los Angeles Angels. Hunter Renfroe is... Read More

Cavan Biggio Sitting On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio is getting the day off on Sunday as the team faces Chase Anderson and the Philadelphia Phillies. Santiago Espinal is getting the start at third base and batting eighth in the game. Biggio is off to a rough start to the 2021 season. However, he's started to show... Read More

Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Didi Gregorius All Out On Sunday

The Philadelphia Phillies will be without Bryce Harper (shoulder), J.T. Realmuto (hand) and Didi Gregorius (elbow) for Sunday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Harper and Realmuto both left Saturday's game with their respective injuries, while Gregorius has missed the last three games with elbow inflammation. Scott Kingery is starting in right field on... Read More

Gregory Polanco Sitting Against Lefty On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against lefty Alex Wood and the San Francisco Giants. The left-handed Polanco has gone 0-for-19 with 10 strikeouts and two walks against lefties this year, so it's no surprise to see him out of the lineup. He's slashed .260/.337/.442 over 86... Read More

Mike Yastrzemski, Brandon Belt Back In Lineup Sunday

Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (side) and first baseman Brandon Belt (side) are both back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both players were held out of Saturday's game, each dealing with side injuries, though Belt came on as a pinch-hitter in Saturday's contest. Yastrzemski is hitting in his... Read More

Brandon Nimmo's Rehab Assignment Shut Down

The New York Mets have shut down the rehab assignment for outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger). Nimmo has continued to experience pain in his finger and the team wants to keep him sidelined until he is completely pain-free. Nimmo has been out since May 2. As he remains out, Kevin Pillar and Dominic Smith will continue... Read More

Alec Mills Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed pitcher Alec Mills (back) on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back strain. Mills' back reportedly started to tighten up on Saturday, when he was making his first start of the year against the Detroit Tigers. His previous 11 games prior to Saturday's start were relief appearances. There has been... Read More

Jose Urquidy Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros have placed starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation. Urquidy had an MRI on his shoulder that showed no significant injury, but he will miss at least his next start, which was scheduled for Saturday, May 22 against the Texas Rangers. The team is yet... Read More

Ian Anderson Loses No-Hitter In Seventh Inning

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson took a no-hitter into the seventh inning of his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The rookie right-hander was pulled at 110 pitches after allowing his first two hits of the game to start off the seventh inning. He ended up with just one run crossing the plate over... Read More

Freddie Freeman Slugs 250th Career Homer

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman went 2-for-4 with his 250th career home run during the club's 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The 31-year-old veteran is still struggling to hit for average in 2021 but he's up to 10 home runs on the season through 38 games. Freeman is making up for... Read More

Ryan LaMarre Starting In Center Field

New York Yankees outfielder Ryan LaMarre is making his first start of the season in center field for Sunday's series finale against Baltimore. LaMarre was called up in a corresponding move with Aaron Hicks' placement on the injured list and will bat eighth against Orioles' left-hander John Means. LaMarre has appeared in 119 career games... Read More

Giancarlo Stanton Remains Out Of Lineup Sunday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (quad) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. Stanton will miss his third game since being scratched from the lineup on Friday due to a tight left quad. Manager Aaron Boone had said Saturday that the slugger's condition improved overnight, meaning the Yankees are... Read More

Joey Gallo Slugs Seventh Home Run

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo had three hits on Saturday, including his seventh home run of the season, during the club's 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros. The 27-year-old outfielder has rediscovered his power stroke in May after hitting just two home runs in April. His ISO rate has jumped from just .084 last month... Read More

Nick Solak Gets On Base Four Times In Loss

Texas Rangers second baseman Nick Solak went 2-for-3 with two walks during the club's 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday. The 26-year-old infielder hit his first triple of the season and scored two runs. Solak is batting just .232 with four extra-base hits in May but he's better lately and is 4-for-12 (.333)... Read More

Jazz Chisholm Back With Team, To Be Activated Soon

Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm (hamstring) is back with the team and is inching closer toward a return from the injured list. Chisholm has been sidelined since April 27 due to a left hamstring strain. According to Marlins manager Don Mattingly, Chisholm has been "deemed healthy." Mattingly also added, "Obviously we feel like he's healthy... Read More

Whit Merrifield Hits Two Doubles In Saturday's Win

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield helped lead the team to a 5-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Merrifield went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored. Through 39 games on the year, Merrifield is slashing .262/.327/.409 with four home runs, 10 doubles, 23 RBI, 24 runs and 12 stolen... Read More

Gary Sanchez Collects Two RBI In Victory

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a walk in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Orioles. Sanchez helped the New York offense get off to a good start, as he drove in a pair in his first at-bat of the day on a base hit, which registered an exit velocity... Read More

Mike Minor Holds White Sox To One Run

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Mike Minor had his longest and best start of the year so far on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. Minor pitched seven innings and allowed two hits, two walks and one earned run while striking out seven. It was his first quality start of the year and the first... Read More

Luke Voit Drives In Two Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit enjoyed his best game since returning from the injured list in Saturday's win over the Orioles. Voit collected a pair of singles, scoring a run in the first inning, then driving in a pair on his second hit of the night. The slugger registered an exit velocity of... Read More

Willi Castro Scores Twice In Saturday's Win

Detroit Tigers shortstop/second baseman Willi Castro recorded his first multi-hit game of the month against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Castro went 2-for-5 with two singles and two runs scored. He also stole his first base of the year in the game. It's been a sluggish start to the year for Castro, who is slashing... Read More

Jonathan Schoop Reaches Base Four Times On Saturday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop had a strong offensive game in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Chicago Cubs. Schoop went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk and two RBI. It was his third multi-hit effort over his past five games. The three-hit game helped lift his season-long average above the Mendoza line to .212.... Read More

Aaron Judge Homers In Second Straight Game

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk in Saturday's 8-2 victory over Baltimore. Judge's home run was a more quiet one by Statcast standards, as it traveled 385 feet at an exit velocity of 96.6 MPH. Still, it's his third home run in the last two games-... Read More

Nomar Mazara Drives In Two Runs On Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nomar Mazara had a solid day at the plate in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Chicago Cubs. Mazara went 2-for-5 with a walk, a double, two RBI and a run. The double was his first of the year and this was his third multi-hit game of the season. Mazara is slashing .228/.302/.386... Read More

Jose Urena Lasts Just 2 2/3 Innings Against Cubs

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena had his shortest outing of the year so far on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Urena lasted just 2 2/3 innings, giving up five hits, one walk and four earned runs while recording just one strikeout. He wound up with a no-decision on the day as the Tigers' offense... Read More