Yordan Alvarez Slugging .529 At Home

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will try and snap out of his current slump when the team hosts the Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday. Alvarez is stuck in a 3-for-26 rut but has been fantastic hitting at home this season. Through 21 games at Minute Maid Park, the 23-year-old is slashing .329/.356/.529 […]

Michael Pineda Fans Eight In Victory

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda struck out a season-high eight batters over six innings of one-run ball to earn his third victory of the season over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Pineda allowed three hits and a pair of walks, including a solo home run to Trey Mancini, though he was blemish-free besides that. […]

Billy McKinney Batting Cleanup In Mets Debut

New York Mets outfielder Billy McKinney will bat cleanup in his debut with the team against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. McKinney was acquired in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. The Mets sent left-handed pitcher Pedro Quintana to Milwaukee in exchange for McKinney. Over 40 games with the Brewers this year, McKinney […]

Miguel Rojas Getting A Breather On Wednesday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies. Jose Devers is taking over at shortstop and batting eighth in the game. Rojas was removed from Monday's game after being hit by a pitch, but the move was just a precaution, according […]

Jazz Chisholm Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

Miami Marlins shortstop/second baseman Jazz Chisholm (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies. Isan Diaz is getting the start at second base in the game with Jose Devers at shortstop. Chisholm was forced to exit Tuesday's game due to a mild ankle sprain. He is […]

Ryan Brasier Nearing Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Brasier (calf) could be sent on a rehab assignment within a week, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Brasier threw a 25-pitch bullpen session this past weekend and will first face hitters in a live batting practice before the rehab assignment. Brasier has been on the injured list […]

Alec Bohm Heading To The Bench On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Nick Neidert and the Miami Marlins. Brad Miller is shifting over to cover third base in the game and Roman Quinn, fresh of the injured list, is getting the start in right field. This is going to be the […]

Marcell Ozuna Expected To Be Out At Least Six Weeks

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna (hand) injured his hand while sliding into third base in Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. He was sent back to Atlanta to undergo tests on his hand while the team remained in Boston. While we are yet to get the news on the exact diagnosis of Ozuna's injury, […]

Corey Seager Doing One-Handed Workouts

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) has been out for about 10 days due to a broken bone in his hand. He is expected to miss somewhere between six and eight weeks. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an update on Seager this Tuesday, saying that Seager has been doing various conditioning drills, such as […]

Ozzie Albies Could Have Power Breakout Ahead

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is currently producing the best underlying power metrics of his career. He has a career-best 37.6% hard-hit rate, up from 28.4% last year, and a career-best xSLG of .530, up from .417 last year. He also has a 22.1 degree average launch angle this year, which is distantly a […]

Max Scherzer Strikes Out Nine On Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer suffered a tough loss in Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Scherzer pitched seven innings and allowed five hits, one walk and two earned runs while striking out nine. Both of the Reds' runs came on solo home runs. The Nationals could only manage one run in the game, […]

Marco Gonzales Could Return Next Tuesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (forearm) has been sidelined since late April due to a left forearm strain. However, he has been working his way back and the team appears hopeful that he will make his return next Tuesday, June 1 against the Oakland Athletics. Gonzales got off to a rough start to the […]

David Dahl Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Texas Rangers placed outfielder David Dahl (rib) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Dahl is dealing with a left rib cage contusion. He suffered the injury in Tuesday's game when he collided with the outfield wall as he was attempting to track down a fly ball off the bat of Jared Walsh. The […]

Jose Ramirez Riding 10-Game On-Base Streak

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez has reached base in 10 consecutive games. He's recorded one home run, five doubles, two stolen bases, four RBI and eight runs over the 10-game stretch. Through 46 games this year, Ramirez is slashing .255/.342/.539 with 12 home runs, six stolen bases, 26 RBI and 32 runs. He ranks […]

Juan Soto Posting Career-Best 11.8% Strikeout Rate

Washington Nationals star outfielder Juan Soto hasn't been generating the power numbers we've seen in recent years so far in 2021. Through 34 games, he has a .413 slugging percentage and only four home runs. He has a career slugging percentage of .543 and posted a career-high slugging percentage of .695 last year. However, despite […]

Jacob deGrom Strikes Out Nine In Return Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) struck out nine in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in his return from the injured list. The two-time Cy Young winner gave up just a solo home run in his five innings of work while allowing three total hits. deGrom hit 100 mph […]

Sixto Sanchez To Throw Bullpen Session In The Coming Days

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (arm) is set to throw a bullpen session at some point in the next few days, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Sanchez has been sidelined since March, when he first experienced arm discomfort. He had a setback in his recovery during a simulated game on April […]

Cody Bellinger Remains On Track To Return This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger (leg) remains on track to return for this weekend's series against the San Francisco Giants, per manager Dave Roberts. Bellinger has been out since the beginning of April with a hairline fracture in his left leg, though he has progressed to the point where he's participating- and playing […]

Jed Lowrie Sitting Wednesday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie is getting the day off Wednesday. Lowrie was off to a red-hot start in April, riding a seven-game hitting streak at one point, though he has since cooled off to the tune of a .249 average. Tony Kemp will get the start at second and bat seventh.

Jose Iglesias Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias (hamstring) is not in Wednesday's lineup for the game against the Texas Rangers. Iglesias was forced to exit Tuesday's game with a cramp in his hamstring, though he is currently being considered day-to-day, so it doesn't sound like anything serious. The 31-year-old is having a solid campaign, batting .283 […]

David Dahl Could Be Dealing With Fractured Rib

Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl (rib) could be dealing with a somewhat serious injury. Dahl was held out of Wednesday's lineup after crashing into the wall during Tuesday's game, with manager Chris Woodward saying he was dealing with soreness. Woodward said there's now some concern that the veteran outfielder is dealing with a fractured rib, […]

Dean Kremer Optioned To The Minors

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. Kremer struggled this season for Baltimore, pitching to a 6.87 ERA, including three straight starts with a home run allowed. The 25-year-old has shown flashes of strong play in the majors, pitching to a 2.76 FIP last season with 10.6 strikeouts per […]

Austin Hays Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Hays felt tightness in his left hamstring over the weekend and missed Monday's game, though it was believed to be a day-to-day issue. He'll need more time to recover, but it will hopefully be a minimum stint on the injured […]

Yadier Molina Not In Wednesday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is taking a seat on the bench for Wednesday's day game against the Chicago White Sox. Molina is 4-for-14 with a double and a home run in his last four games. Andrew Knizner will be behind the plate for the Cardinals batting sixth against White Sox lefty Carlos Rodon.

Weekend Rehab Assignment Now Unlikely For Byron Buxton

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) was believed to be progressing well enough that a rehab assignment would be on tap this weekend. That is likely no longer the case, as Buxton is still having trouble decelerating, per manager Rocco Baldelli. It sounds like Buxton is close, though the Twins don't want to push him […]

Taijuan Walker Throws Simulated Game, Expected Back Soon

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (side) threw a simulated game on Tuesday and is expected back without a rehab start, according to Anthony DiComo. Walker left his start last week with side tightness and landed on the 10-day injured list. Based on reports, it sounds like the injury is minor and Walker should […]

Josh Donaldson Getting A Breather Wednesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Donaldson is getting a breather in the midst of a 2-for-23 slide at the plate. Hopefully, the day off can serve as a reset button for the veteran, as he was hitting well at the plate earlier […]

Keegan Akin To Start Sunday For Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Keegan Akin will replace Dean Kremer in the Orioles rotation and start Sunday against the White Sox. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Kremer will head back to the minors to work on things in a low-pressure situation. Akin is a former second-round pick who showed promise in the minors as he […]

Optimism Surrounding Corey Kluber's Injury

There is optimism about New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber's (shoulder) situation, as he only reported tightness in his shoulder after leaving his start early on Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. The MRI exam that he will have on Wednesday is viewed as precautionary. Of course, the big fear hear is that […]

Luis Arraez Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Arraez injured his shoulder during the past weekend but was initially considered day-to-day. The issue apparently worsened, as he was forced to miss each of the last two games against the Baltimore Orioles- and he'll now be sidelined for additional […]