Whit Merrifield In The Midst Of A Cold Stretch

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield has endured a cold stretch over his last three games. Merrifield is 1-for-11 with three strikeouts in that span, lowering his season batting average to .250 and his OBP to .317. The veteran won't be productive as a run-scorer and base-stealer if he's not getting on base, though […]

CJ Abrams Holding His Own At Double-A

San Diego Padres infield prospect CJ Abrams has lived up to expectations so far at Double-A San Antonio, rocking a 162 wRC+ through 64 plate appearances. The Friars No. 2 prospect (No. 8 overall) has mashed two homers and stolen three bases with a .933 OPS. Abrams annihilated Rookie ball two years ago with a […]

Max Kepler Sitting For Matinee Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is sitting for the matinee game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels. Kepler went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts in two games played against the White Sox. The Twins likely want to give him some added rest after he recently tweaked his hamstring during Sunday's contest. Trevor Larnach, who […]

Mitch Garver Remains Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (knee) is not in the lineup for the matinee game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels. This will be Garver's third missed game with a knee bruise. The Twins don't believe he'll require an injured list stint, though they might need to reconsider that if he's forced to miss […]

Robert Hassell III's Professional Career Off To Great Start

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Robert Hassell III has enjoyed a strong start to his professional career, registering a 156 wRC+ over 14 games with Low-A Lake Elsinore. The 19-year-old was the Friars first-round pick in 2020 and despite missing a year of gametime development last season, has continued showing major potential. Scouted as a […]

Manuel Margot Not In Thursday's Starting Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Dean Kremer and the Baltimore Orioles. Brett Phillips is getting the start in right field and batting eighth in the game with Kevin Kiermaier in center field and Austin Meadows in left field. Margot is currently riding a five-game […]

Decision On Surgery For Aaron Hicks To Be Made Soon

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (wrist) was placed on the injured list this past Saturday due to a torn tendon sheath in his wrist. The team is still undecided on whether surgery will be required or not. For now, Hicks is going to be on anti-inflammatories for the next week or so. After that, […]

Cubs Place Jason Heyward On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Heyward suffered the injury in Wednesday's contest and was replaced in the bottom of the fourth inning. Heyward hasn't provided much, if any value to managers this season. With Heyward sidelined, infielders David Bote, Eric Sogard […]

Clint Frazier Undergoing Tests On Neck

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (neck) is undergoing testing on his neck Thursday and is not in the lineup for the series finale against the Texas Rangers. Frazier missed Wednesday's contest with a sore neck, though the Yankees are unsure what exactly is bothering the 26-year-old at this time. Manager Aaron Boone is hopeful […]

Alex Kirilloff Homers In First Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) played in his first rehab game at Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday. He went 2-for-3 with a home run and a single in the game. Kirilloff was placed on the injured list due to a left wrist sprain about two weeks ago. The team appears hopeful that he will […]

Willson Contreras Will Rest On Thursday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest on Thursday versus the Washington Nationals. Contreras caught Wednesday's night game and with a quick turnaround on Thursday afternoon, the talented catcher will have a day to rest. Contreras has been one of the best catchers behind the dish and should return to the lineup on Friday versus […]

Rougned Odor Reinstated From Paternity List

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor was reinstated from the paternity list on Thursday ahead of the contest with the Texas Rangers. Odor was away from the team on Wednesday to be with his family for the birth of his daughter, though he'll be back in action, starting at second base and batting cleanup […]

Ryan LaMarre Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees have placed outfielder Ryan LaMarre (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. LaMarre suffered the injury in the third inning of Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. He aggravated his hamstring as he ran to first on a groundout. He was replaced in the game by […]

Kris Bryant Resting On Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will rest on Thursday versus the Washington Nationals. The upcoming free agent has been off to an impressive start this season. He is hitting .308 with ten home runs, 26 RBI and two stolen bases. Bryant is just getting a routine day off and should return to the lineup […]

Anthony Rizzo Returns To Lineup On Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) will return to the Cubs lineup on Thursday versus the Washington Nationals. Rizzo left Tuesday's contest early with lower back tightness and sat out on Wednesday. It's big news for managers that Rizzo won't need an injured list stint. Despite that, Rizzo has a history of back issues […]

Devin Williams Showing Improvements From April

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams got off to a rough start to the 2021 season. Over 9 2/3 innings in April, he allowed seven hits, eight walks and five earned runs, resulting in an ugly 4.66 ERA. Through May so far, he's made some strides. He's pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed three hits, […]

Gary Sanchez Returns To Lineup Thursday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers. Sanchez was forced to exit Tuesday's game after experiencing cramps in his lower body- though manager Aaron Boone had indicated that the slugger was "good to go" on Wednesday, he just wasn't in the lineup. Sanchez […]

Gio Urshela Heading To The Bench On Thursday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Dane Dunning and the Texas Rangers. DJ LeMahieu is shifting over to cover third base while Rougned Odor is getting the start at second base. It's nothing more than a routine day off for Urshela, who has been […]

Aaron Judge Getting The Day Off On Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is getting the day off as the team takes on Dane Dunning and the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Luke Voit is getting the start at designated hitter with Tyler Wade in right field. Judge has been coming on strong lately. He's slashing .323/.400/.597 with five home runs, nine RBI […]

Tyler Wade Collects RBI Triple In Wednesday's Win

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade went 1-for-2 with a triple, an RBI, and a run scored in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Texas Rangers. Wade replaced the injured Ryan LaMarre (hamstring) in the third inning and came up with a key hit in the sixth, tripling in Kyle Higashioka to break a 0-0 tie. […]

Rhys Hoskins Has Another Multi-Hit Game On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins has yet to hit his first home run in May, but he's been doing a great job of getting on base consistently, especially over the past week. On Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, Hoskins went 2-for-4. It was his fourth multi-hit game over his past five outings. Across 17 […]

Wil Myers Could Return From COVID-19 List On Saturday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers could be activated from the COVID-19 injured list on Saturday. Myers tested positive for COVID-19 on May 12. He has been asymptomatic, but has been required to quarantine. The team was able to activate Fernando Tatis Jr. and Eric Hosmer from the COVID-19 list on Wednesday and it sounds […]

Jorge Soler Hits His Fourth Home Run On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler helped lead the team to a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. He went 1-for-3 in the game and hit a solo home run, his fourth home run of the year. Soler is off to a dreadful start to the season. Through 42 games, he's slashing just […]

Josh Harrison Sitting Against Cubs On Thursday

Washington Nationals second baseman Josh Harrison is getting the day off as the team faces Trevor Williams and the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Jordy Mercer is getting the start at second base and batting seventh in the game. Harrison has been a solid contributor for the Nationals this year and has seen semi-regular playing time […]

Victor Robles Out Of Lineup With Ankle Injury

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Andrew Stevenson is getting the start in center field and batting ninth in the game. Robles injured his right ankle in Wednesday's game and is currently being further evaluated. He should be considered day-to-day. Through 39 […]

Buster Posey Sitting Against Reds On Thursday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is heading to the bench for Thursday's game against Tyler Mahle and the Cincinnati Reds. Curt Casali is getting the start at catcher and batting eighth. This will be Posey's second game off over the past three games. He had a strong game on Wednesday, going 3-for-5 with a […]

Mike Tauchman Absent From Thursday's Starting Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Tauchman is not in the starting lineup for the team's game against Tyler Mahle and the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Alex Dickerson is getting the start in left field with Mike Yastrzemski and Steven Duggar filling out the outfield. Tauchman has been playing nearly everyday lately and has made several […]

Logan Webb Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The San Francisco Giants have placed pitcher Logan Webb (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. Webb pitched six scoreless innings against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, but said he felt discomfort in his shoulder after the outing. He underwent an MRI on Wednesday which revealed a mild strain. Giants […]

Willy Adames Out Of Lineup On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (calf) is out of the lineup on Thursday as the team faces Dean Kremer and the Baltimore Orioles. Joey Wendle is getting the start at shortstop and hitting sixth in the game. Adames is currently dealing with calf cramps, but according to manager Kevin Cash it is nothing serious. […]

Mark Canha Setting The Table For A's Offense

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha is off to a hot start this season, despite his .244 batting average pointing to the contrary. Canha may not always get hits, but in typical A's fashion, he gets on base. Canha is sporting a strong 11.7 percent walk rate which has fueled his .367 on-base percentage. Meanwhile, he's […]