Jose Iglesias Activated, Starting Saturday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The veteran infielder missed the minimal 10 days, while recovering from a hamstring issue. Jose Rojas has been optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Iglesias is back at shortstop and hitting cleanup against the Seattle Mariners on […]

Hansel Robles Picks Up Fifth Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Hansel Robles notched his fifth save of the season in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. Robles allowed a leadoff double and was hurt by a throwing error, though he worked out of trouble with a double play, which ended the game. The 30-year-old kept the scoreboard clean for […]

Jonathan Villar Not In The Lineup Saturday

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. He remains out of the lineup, while he works his way back from hamstring tightness. Jose Peraza will draw the start at third base and bat ninth in this one. He doesn't offer much […]

Bailey Ober Gets Spot Start On Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober will receive a spot start against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. The right-hander will be making his second appearance of the season. Ober allowed four runs on four hits during his first outing against the Chicago White Sox. There's a good chance Ober heads back to the minors […]

Taylor Rogers Records Sixth Hold

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers picked up his sixth hold of the season in Saturday's win over the Kansas City Royals. Rogers entered the game in the eighth inning and worked an easy inning, fanning two batters and needing just 12 pitches to navigate the frame. The veteran southpaw has been perhaps the most […]

Drew Pomeranz Not Ready Quite Yet

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (shoulder) is expected to go on a rehab assignment before rejoining the big league roster. He has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a shoulder impingement. The Padres are hopeful that Pomeranz will be ready to return before the end of June. Pomeranz was pitching […]

Jose Berrios Notches Sixth Win Of Season

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios picked up his sixth win of the season in Saturday's 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Berrios pitched six innings, allowing four runs on six hits with a pair of walks issued. He struck out four batters. Berrios got a lot of help from his offense, as each […]

Austin Nola Nearing Rehab Assignment

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (knee) will need to have a rehab assignment before returning to the big league roster. He was placed on the 10-day injured list towards the end of May. It sounds like Nola has been making progress, but he'll need to play a handful of minor league games before he […]

Drew Steckenrider, Yacksel Rios Join Mariners Roster

Seattle Mariners relief pitchers Drew Steckenrider (protocols) and Yacksel Rios will join the roster on Saturday. Steckenrider has been activated off the 10-day injured list and Rios was acquired by Seattle earlier this week. Seattle is likely going to have Steckenrider move into high leverage situations, but that doesn't mean he'll carry reliable fantasy value. […]

Zack Britton To Pitch Again Tuesday

New York Yankees pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) will throw again on Tuesday with Double-A Somerset. He made his third rehab appearance on Friday, so it sounds like Britton is making steadily progress. He has not been able to pitch in the majors this season due to bone spur in his left elbow. The organization is […]

Joe Panik Slugs Second Homer

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Joe Panik hit his second home run of the season on Saturday as his club went on to beat the Astros 6-2. The 30-year-old veteran took Jose Urquidy out of the park for a three-run knock in the fourth as he finished the day going 2-for-4. Panik missed some time in […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Has Three Hits, Homer On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had another productive day at the office in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Astros, going 3-for-4 with a homer. His league-leading 18th round-tripper came off starter Jose Urquidy for a a two-run shot in the fifth as he added a pair of singles to improve his average […]

Ross Stripling Earns Victory Over Astros

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling limited the Houston Astros to one run over five innings in Saturday's win, improving his record to 2-3 on the season. The right-hander threw 74 pitches in the contest, allowing seven hits and a walk with four punchouts as his club went on to win 6-2. Stripling has […]

J.D. Martinez Scratched With Wrist Injury

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez was scratched from Saturday's game against the New York Yankees with a wrist injury. Martinez injured his wrist while sliding into second base during Friday's game and is apparently still feeling the effects of that on Saturday. The team is calling him day-to-day for now. He will be replaced […]

Jonathan India Stays Hot With Another HR

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a walk in a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. India, hitting leadoff, went deep off of St. Louis starter Johan Oviedo in the third inning to give the Reds their first run of the ballgame and has now […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits 13th HR

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Suarez took St. Louis reliever Ryan Helsley deep for a two-run shot in the sixth inning to break a 2-2 tie in the game. Suarez is now hitting .160 with 13 homers, […]

Lucas Sims Nails Down Fifth Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Lucas Sims threw a scoreless ninth inning to save a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Sims struck out two and worked around two hits to pick up the save in the contest. The veteran now has a 3-1 record, 4.91 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, five saves, and 33 strikeouts […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Eight In Win Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in an excellent performance in a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Mahle allowed two runs over seven innings of work while striking out eight and walking just one. He picked up the win, improving his record to 5-2, to go along with a 3.32 ERA, […]

Corey Kluber Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday. Kluber was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain, though the move to the 60-day injured list isn't because of a new development in his status but for roster management purposes. The veteran hurler was able to resume throwing on […]

Chris Gittens Making Major League Debut Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Chris Gittens is making his major league debut against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Gittens will start at first base and bat sixth against Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. The 27-year-old posted a 1.440 OPS with a home run and three doubles in 25 plate appearances against southpaws at […]

Yadier Molina Exits Saturday’s Contest

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (knee) was removed from Saturday's matchup against the Reds. The veteran is currently dealing with a bruised left knee, with an update on his status moving ahead likely coming sometime soon. The 38-year-old is batting .279 to go along with 41 hits, 27 RBI, and seven homers throughout 147 […]

Max Kepler Expected Back At The End Of June

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is expected back by the end of June. The 28-year-old is currently out of commission because of a sore hamstring but is reportedly progressing "fine" as he continues to work his way back. Kepler is batting .212 this season to go along with 22 RBI, 20 runs, five dingers, […]

Jon Gray Day-To-Day For Now

Colorado Rockies pitcher Jon Gray (elbow) remains day-to-day. The 29-year-old was forced to exit Friday's outing against the Athletics with right elbow soreness. An update on his status moving ahead should come over the next day or so. However, it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect the veteran to miss a trip through the rotation, or […]

Elieser Hernandez Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) was officially transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. The strain is classified as "severe," and it comes after the righty recently returned from a two-month absence because of biceps inflammation. The 26-year-old hasn't done much this season, racking up a 3.68 ERA and nine strikeouts throughout […]

Max Muncy Considered Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (ankle) is listed as day-to-day. Muncy left Friday's matchup against the Braves due to right ankle pain, although manager Dave Roberts isn't too overly concerned, primarily since the 30-year-old attempted to play through the ailment. His status against Atlanta on Saturday remains a mystery, but it wouldn't be […]

Kolten Wong May Be Out Longer Than Expected

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (oblique) could be out longer than expected. The 30-year-old took a trip back to the 10-day injured list on Friday with a strained left oblique, his second stint on the IL this year because of the ailment. Skipper Craig Counsell indicated that it's too early to tell how long […]

Zach Eflin Will Now Start On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin had his start pushed back. Manager Joe Girardi originally had the righty scheduled to be on the bump against the Nationals on Saturday. However, due to Eflin's workload this season, the skipper opted to give him some additional rest, and he will now be in the lineup on Wednesday […]

Bryce Harper Officially Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) is in the lineup on Saturday against the Nationals. The slugger, who has been out since May 23 with a bruised left wrist, will bat third against right-handed pitcher Joe Ross. Ross is sporting a 2-5 record and a 5.40 ERA this season, so Harper has a chance to […]

Andrelton Simmons Returns To Lineup Saturday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is back in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Kansas City Royals. Simmons missed a total of three games with a sore ankle, though he's slotted back in as the starting shortstop and will bat eighth against Royals' lefty Mike Minor. Jorge Polanco, who made a couple of […]

Griffin Jax Called Up From Triple-A

Minnesota Twins pitcher Griffin Jax has been called up from Triple-A St. Paul Saturday ahead of the contest against the Kansas City Royals. The Twins designated pitcher Juan Minaya for assignment in a corresponding move. Jax has made five starts for the St. Paul Saints, going 3-1 with a 3.33 ERA in 27 innings pitched […]