Kurt Suzuki's Struggles Continue

Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki will head into Tuesday's matchup against the Indians struggling mightily at the plate. The veteran is stuck in a 2-for-25 (.080) slump and has not driven in a run since April 20. The 37-year-old has seen some playing time with injuries to starter Max Stassi but has not been […]

Justin Turner To Be Rested Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will receive the day off on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing first baseman Albert Pujols to make his second straight start at first base after making his team debut with the Blue on Monday night. Because of Corey Seager's (hand) injury, Gavin Lux has shifted to shortstop […]

Jose Iglesias Hitting .304 In The Last Seven Games

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias will head into Tuesday's action contributing solid offensive production. The veteran's career has been mostly known for his defense but flipped that script last season by slashing .373/.400/.556 in 39 games for Baltimore. Iglesias is 7-for-23 (.304) over his last seven games and has three multiple-hit efforts over his […]

Andrew Heaney Hopes To Get Season On Track

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney will take the mound against the Indians on Tuesday. Heaney's season has been a rollercoaster, following up a strong outing with an absolute dud. The talented left-handed starter twirled 6 2/3 shutout innings on May 6 against the Rays but then got knocked around by the Astros in his […]

Rougned Odor Reinstated From Injured List

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Odor has been sidelined since early May with a sprained knee but will be in line to return to action against his former team. The 27-year-old posted a .632 OPS in 19 games- though he could find it […]

Sixto Sanchez Throwing From 120 Feet

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) has progressed in his rehab and is now throwing from 120 feet. Sanchez has been brought along slowly, but is getting closer to facing live hitters and then eventually rejoining the Marlins starting rotation. Sanchez hasn't pitched yet this year, but he could work his way into some […]

Starling Marte Hitting Off A Pitching Machine

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (rib) has progressed to hitting off a pitching machine in his rehab process. Marte hasn't played since April 18, when he had to leave the game in the middle of an at bat due to a fractured rib after an awkward swing. He was fully shut down from all baseball […]

Elieser Hernandez Starting A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (biceps) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Tuesday. Hernandez has not pitched since he was forced to leave his first start of the season with a biceps injury. He's been throwing for a few weeks now and does not seem to […]

Cody Poteet Called Back Up For Tuesday's Start

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Cody Poteet was called back up on Tuesday and will start the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. Poteet was impressive in his major league debut, pitching five innings while allowing two runs on four hits with six strikeouts and no walks. Poteet was optioned when the Marlins needed some […]

Lewis Brinson Placed On The Injured List

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson was placed on the injured list on Tuesday with a finger injury. Brinson has been limited to a pinch running and defensive replacement role lately, with Magneuris Sierra getting the starts in center field. With the Marlins in need of a roster spot to call up a starter for Tuesday's […]

Rowdy Tellez Dealing With Mild Hamstring Strain

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez (hamstring) is dealing with a "mild strain" in his hamstring, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Tellez seemed to slip on home plate after hitting a single on Sunday and was replaced with a pinch-runner. The 26-year-old masher was off to a slow start at the plate this season and […]

Kenta Maeda Has Been Pitching With Groin Issue

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda has been pitching with a groin issue and may need to miss a start, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Maeda said he's pitched with this issue before, but his results this season seem to indicate something is wrong. The right-hander is 2-2 with a 5.26 ERA and 1.57 WHIP […]

Albert Pujols Records RBI In Dodgers Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols, who said he's willing to accept a limited role with his new team, delivered a crucial RBI single in the team's 3-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night after getting the start at first base while batting cleanup. "I told them I'm here to do whatever […]

Framber Valdez Tosses Three Innings In Rehab Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (finger) allowed five runs (one earned) across three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday. Valdez threw 47 pitches in his first game action since breaking his finger in spring training. Valdez will need to make more rehab starts to build up his pitch count, but the 27-year-old is […]

Trevor Story Singles And Swipes A Bag On Monday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 1-for-4 with a single and a stolen base in a 7-0 loss to the Padres on Monday. Story picked up a single and swiped his seventh bag of the season in the top of the fourth inning. It was his only hit of the game and one of just […]

Jon Gray Gets Pounded By The Padres On Monday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jon Gray took the loss on Monday when he allowed seven runs (five earned) on 10 hits with one walk and one strikeout in a 7-0 loss to the Padres. This was easily Gray's worst start of the year as the Padres jumped all over him from the start. Manny Machado took […]

Christian Yelich Joins Brewers In Kansas City

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) has rejoined the team in Kansas City where the team is scheduled to begin a two-game set with the Royals. Yelich played in three games with Triple-A Nashville which included 13 innings in the outfield as the veteran has been dealing with lingering back issues. Milwaukee has the chance […]

J.D. Davis To Begin Rehab Assignment In Syracuse

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (finger) was sent to Syracuse to begin a rehab assignment with the team's Triple-A club, according to MLB.com. Davis has been out since the beginning of the month with a finger injury but should be back within the next few days assuming he completes the rehab assignment without […]

Tommy Pham Can't Catch A Break

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham went 0-for-4 and grounded into two double plays Monday against the Colorado Rockies. After a promising start to May, the 33-year-old has just two hits in his last six contests, dropping his slash to .189/.318/.226 in 129 plate appearances. Pham's extended funk remains befuddling considering his respectable batted-ball outcomes […]

Jake Cronenworth On Extended Run With Hits In 16 Of 19 Games

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth went 2-for-3 with a run scored Monday against the Colorado Rockies. The two-hit night stretches Cronenworth's hitting streak to five and he's now collected knocks in 16 of his last 19 contests including a .351 average in May. While the 27-year-old doesn't make much hard contact, his positional […]

Manny Machado Smacks Sixth Homer

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 2-for-4 with a home run and double Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Machado blasted a two-run shot off starter Jon Gray in the first inning to kickstart the 7-0 blowout victory. Despite a hard-hit rate and average exit velocity near the top of the league, Machado holds […]

Yu Darvish Keeps Rolling With 10 Strikeouts

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish turned in another masterful performance Monday against the Colorado Rockies, striking out 10 in seven shutout innings. The veteran righty scattered four hits while walking none, requiring just 81 tosses before exiting with a comfortable 7-0 lead to ultimately snatch his fourth victory. Through nine starts, Darvish holds a […]

Gerrit Cole Hit Hard In Loss

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was charged with just his second loss of the season in a rare off night on Monday against the Rangers. Cole pitched five innings, surrendering five runs on seven hits while fanning seven batters with two walks issued. The ace right-hander allowed a leadoff double in the first […]

Jorge Polanco Plates A Run In Blowout Loss

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco continued his strong month of hitting in Monday's blowout loss to the White Sox. Polanco ripped an RBI single, which registered an exit velocity of 105.3 MPH- in the eighth inning off of White Sox reliever Jose Ruiz. The 27-year-old now has 13 hits in his last nine games- […]

Rob Refsnyder Has Four-Hit Day Monday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder went 4-for-4 with an RBI double in Monday's 16-4 blowout loss to the White Sox. Refsnyder got the scoring started for the Twins in the second inning, as he rapped a double off of Dallas Keuchel to score Mitch Garver. The 30-year-old added a trio of singles to cap off […]

Josh Donaldson Belts Fifth Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Monday's 16-4 loss to the White Sox. Donaldson crushed an 0-1 changeup from Dallas Keuchel into right-center field for his fifth long ball of the season. The blast traveled 413 feet at an exit velocity of 108.1 MPH. Donaldson ranks in the […]

Kevin Pillar Has Multiple Nasal Fractures

It was confirmed on Tuesday that New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar (face) suffered multiple nasal fractures as a result of being hit by a pitch directly in the face on Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Pillar will be meeting with facial specialists in Atlanta to determine the next steps. A stint on the injured […]

J.A. Happ Rocked By White Sox Again

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ had a second consecutive rough outing against the White Sox on Monday. Happ failed to make it out of the fourth inning, allowing six runs on seven hits while walking three and fanning just one batter. The veteran southpaw loaded the bases in the first inning and allowed three […]

Taylor Trammell Is Raking At Triple-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell was sent down to the minors to make room for uber-prospect Jarred Kelenic, and since that time he has done nothing but hit. In five games at Triple-A Tacoma, Trammell has 14 hits in 22 at-bats, with four homers, 16 RBI, and six runs scored. That all adds up to […]

Tom Murphy Hits Fourth Homer Monday

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy accounted for all of the Mariners' offense in Monday's contest, hitting a solo shot in the bottom of the eighth inning. It was his fourth of the year. Murphy went 1-for-3 in the contest, leaving him with a .137/.192/.329 slash line for the year. He's been a major disappointment after […]