Kolten Wong Takes Batting Practice On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (oblique) was able to take batting practice on Monday. This is the first time he has swung the bat since he aggravated his left oblique strain about a week ago. Wong sounds like he's making solid progress and could return in time for the four-game series against the Colorado […]

Braxton Garrett Works Into The Fifth Inning On Monday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Braxton Garrett was decent in Monday's start against the St. Louis Cardinals. Garrett pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three. Garrett actually made it through four innings while only giving up one run, but manager Don Mattingly inexplicably let him […]

Dean Kremer Remains Winless Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer continued to find poor results in his return to the lineup in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Indians. Kremer fell to 0-6, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits and no walks with two strikeouts through 5 1/3 innings pitched. The 25-year-old just hasn't managed to pitch well […]

Luis Torrens Recalled Monday; Yohan Ramirez Demoted

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma Monday. Relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez was sent down to make room for Torrens. Torrens struggled to a .519 OPS in 90 at-bats after making the major-league roster out of spring training, but he had more success for the Tacoma Rainiers, slashing .219/.318/.521 with six homers […]

Yacksel Rios Acquired By Boston

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Yacksel Rios was acquired from the Seattle Mariners Monday for cash considerations. He was optioned to Triple-A Worcester and will take the DFA'd Ryan Weber's spot on the 40-man roster. Rios pitched three innings for Seattle this season, allowing three runs and striking out two. It would be quite the […]

Michael Chavis Recalled; Ryan Weber Designated For Assignemnt

Boston Red Sox infielder Michael Chavis was recalled from Triple-A Worcester prior to Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not appear Monday. For the season, Chavis has produced a .758 OPS with one home run in 33 at-bats. He does not figure to receive a significant amount of playing time or be […]

Alex Verdugo Has Two Hits Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was involved in both runs the Red Sox managed to score Monday, driving in the first with a double, and scoring the second in the bottom of the ninth. He was 2-for-4 in the contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Verdugo continues to be an incredibly steady presence near […]

Rafael Devers Delivers Walk-off Hit Monday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers came through in the clutch Monday, delivering a 396-foot walk-off single off the Green Monster to give the Red Sox a 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Devers was 2-for-4 in the contest. Devers now has three multi-hit contests in his last four games, and perhaps he's […]

Matt Barnes Gets Lucky Win After Blown Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes was one out away from a save Monday night against the Toronto Blue Jays but gave up a two-out home run to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. that tied the game at one. He was fortunate to get a win after Rafael Devers walked it off in the bottom of […]

Nathan Eovaldi Rebounds With Strong Start Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivered a much-needed quality start Monday, throwing 6 2/3 scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. He allowed three hits and a walk and struck out four batters. He was forced to take a no-decision after Matt Barnes blew the save with two outs in the top of […]

Lance Lynn Picks Up Second Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn picked up his second loss of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday evening. Lynn tossed six frames and allowed six hits, three runs, three walks and struck out eight. Lynn labored through 103 pitches in the contest, but was still able to secure managers with […]

Kevin Newman Homers In Loss Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman went 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and a run scored in a 3-2 loss to the Nationals. It was Newman's second homer of the season, and his first since April 24 as he is now slashing .209/.250/.270 with two steals, 12 RBI and 20 runs scored over 60 […]

JT Brubaker Allows Only Two Runs On Monday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one over five innings of work in a 3-2 loss to the Nationals. While Brubaker did not factor into the decision, he recorded his third start in a row in which he allowed three or fewer runs, […]

Alek Manoah Has Terrific Outing Versus Red Sox Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah held the Red Sox to one run over six innings, but got stuck with a no-decision as his club fell 2-1 to Boston on Monday. The right-hander struck out five batters while issuing one walk and four hits in the 93-pitch outing, but the Jays prolific offense couldn't […]

Bo Bichette Swipes Ninth Base

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette logged one of his club's four hits in a rare quiet night for the offense as his team fell 2-1 to the Red Sox on Monday. He finished the night going 1-for-4 and swiping his ninth base of the season and second in the last two days. He hadn't […]

Alex Lange Exits Monday With Shoulder Discomfort

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange (shoulder) exited Monday night's game with right shoulder discomfort, the team announced on Twitter. Lange only recorded one out before his exit, allowing two hits and one walk while only throwing eight of 16 pitches for strikes. He has struggled in his first taste of the majors, posting a […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues Home Run Tear

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was at it again on Monday night, slugging his major-league leading 22nd home run of the season in dramatic fashion. His solo shot came off Red Sox closer Matt Barnes with two out in the ninth to tie the game 1-1, although his club ultimately lost after […]

Patrick Wisdom Continues To Hit The Ball Out Of The Park

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom continued his impressive season with his ninth home run in Monday's loss versus the New York Mets. Wisdom was the backend of back-to-back home runs with Anthony Rizzo in the top of the seventh inning and would finish the evening 1-for-2 with a walk. Wisdom has been incredible since being […]

Matthew Boyd Exits Start With Left Arm Discomfort

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (arm) exited Monday's start due to left arm discomfort, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Boyd exited the game with trainers in the third inning against the Royals, after allowing back-to-back one-out singles to Whit Merrifield and Carlos Santana. Needless to say this is a vague […]

Anthony Rizzo Goes Yard For Eighth Home Run

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss versus the New York Mets. Rizzo started what would be back-to-back home runs with Patrick Wisdom in the top of the seventh inning, but that would be the Cubs only offense on the evening. Rizzo seems to have recovered […]

Jake Arrieta Suffers Seventh Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta suffered his seventh loss of the season on Monday versus the New York Mets. Arrieta went five innings and allowed four hits, four runs, four walks and struck out three on the evening. The four walks were tied with his season-high. Arrieta got off to a nice start in […]

Tyler Glasnow Exits Start With Right Elbow Inflammation

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) exited his start early on Monday night with right elbow inflammation, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com. Glasnow pitched four full innings against the White Sox, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out six before leaving the game. Obviously managers never want […]

Cards List Kwang Hyun Kim As Probable Starter

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (back) is listed as the team's probable starter for the Tuesday meeting against Miami. Kim went through a bullpen session on Sunday, and it appears as if everything went well. Besides the consistent back issues, the southpaw has struggled this season, currently sitting on a 4.52 ERA […]

Colin Moran Held Out On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran (back) was held out of the series opener against the Nationals. Moran was removed from Sunday's game against the Brewers after experiencing lower back tightness while running the bases. Although he is classified as day-to-day, fantasy managers will want to monitor his status ahead of Tuesday's meeting versus Washington.

Didi Gregorius To Resume Rehab Play On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) is scheduled to resume his rehab assignment on Tuesday. The 31-year-old is dealing with elbow inflammation and had to have his stint with Triple-A Lehigh Valley put on hold last week. Gregorius has a .229 average to go along with 22 RBI, 10 runs, four dingers, and a steal […]

Matthew Boyd Exits Monday’s Start

Detroit Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd (knee) exited Monday's start against Kansas City. The 30-year-old appeared to injure his left knee, which is the same knee that has intermittently plagued him throughout the year. Boyd hasn't had a winning record at any point during his career in the Motor City and has been equally as unimpressive […]

Mike Soroka Could Be Back By August

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles) has a chance at returning this season. While Soroka had been prematurely ruled out for the remainder of the year, that report was later retracted, and now team officials remain "optimistic" that he could be back sometime in August. The 23-year-old has compiled a 15-6 record to go […]

Rob Refsnyder Headed To Injured List

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Monday. Refsnyder missed four games after exiting last Tuesday's game early. Though he was able to suit up Sunday, his injury ultimately forced him to be sidelined. Refsnyder has been a strong presence in the lineup for […]

Michael Pineda Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Monday. Pineda experienced forearm tightness after his June 1 start against the Baltimore Orioles, though it caused him to miss just one start. The veteran righty was again forced to exit his outing early on Sunday, though […]

Byron Buxton Remains Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains out of the lineup for Minnesota as he continues to battle back from a right hip strain. The injury-plagued Twins had hoped to get Buxton back before their current six-game road trip, but the team has also been adamant that they won't push Buxton through his rehab process. […]