Christian Arroyo Placed On 10-Day IL On Sunday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left hand contusion, according to the MLB transactions log. Arroyo was hit on the hand by a pitch in the game on Wednesday, and last appeared as a pinch runner late in the game on Thursday. […]

Zac Lowther Optioned To Triple-A On Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zac Lowther was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, according to Joe Trezza of MLB.com. The move comes after Lowther was rocked in his first career start on Saturday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks in 2 1/3 innings of work against the Red Sox. In a corresponding […]

C.J. Cron Placed On 10-Day Injured List Monday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a lower back strain, the team announced on Twitter. Cron was scratched from the lineup on Friday night with lower back tightness, and then was held out of Saturday and Sunday's games. In Cron's absence, Connor Joe is […]

Josh Rojas Not In Lineup Monday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Josh Rojas is not in the starting lineup for Monday night's opener with the Marlins. It's just a night off for Rojas, who has gotten off to a good start this year by slashing .279/.361/.512 with five home runs, 11 RBI and 16 runs scored in 30 games. Look for Rojas […]

Bryan Reynolds Returns To Lineup Monday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener with the Cincinnati Reds. It was reported earlier in the week that Reynolds was "banged up", as Wilmer Difo had started the past two games in center field for Pittsburgh. Reynolds will be back in center for the Pirates and […]

Rockies-Padres Game Postponed Monday

The scheduled series opener between the Colorado Rockies and the San Diego Padres has been postponed due to inclement weather, the Rockies announced on Twitter. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, with Game 1 set to start at 3:10 p.m. ET. Managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.

Dylan Bundy Still Looking For First Win

Los Angeles Angels starter Dylan Bundy will head into this week's action still searching for his first win of the season. Bundy (0-4) has allowed three or fewer runs in five of his first seven starts but is still winless. His last trip to the mound is one he would like to forget, allowing six […]

Zack Greinke Hoping To Snap Slump

Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke will try and snap out of a mini-slump when he takes the mound for his next start this week. The veteran has been uneven on the mound his past three turns and has allowed 11 earned runs over his last 12 innings pitched. The right-handed starter has allowed a home […]

Yuli Gurriel Continues Strong Stretch

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will happily welcome the Angels to Minute Maid Park for a series beginning Thursday. Gurriel is in the midst of a hot streak offensively and has been fantastic hitting at home this season. Through his first 17 games at home, Gurriel is slashing .417/.493/.683 with three home runs, seven […]

Yordan Alvarez On Fire At The Plate

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will head into this week's action as one of the hottest hitters in the game right now. The talented slugger is slashing .469/.485/.906 in the month of May with two doubles, four home runs and seven runs batted in spanning eight games. Alvarez is hitting everything in sight and […]

Alex Bregman's Arrow Pointing Up

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is slashing .344/.382/.531 in the month of May heading into the team's series-opener against the Angels. Bregman has hits in eight of his last 10 games and it is only a matter of time before his hits start leaving the ballpark with more regularity. Bregman is also getting it […]

Michael Brantley Slugging .346 Last Seven Games

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will try and bounce back from a sluggish offensive week beginning Monday against the Angels. Brantley has been a model of consistency at the plate but is coming off a 5-for-26 (.192) over his last seven games. A baseball season is full of up's and down's and even a veteran […]

Justin Upton Struggling Offensively

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton will try and shake out of a 3-for-23 (.130) slump when the team opens up a series with the Astros on Monday. Upton has seven strikeouts during that span as his batting average has dipped to .214 for the season. The veteran is trying to get his career back […]

Jared Walsh Hitting .313 In May

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh continues to rake in the month of May heading into the team's matchup with the Astros on Monday. Walsh has come out of the gate swinging and has not let up, slashing .313/.421/.531 through the first nine games in the month of May. The 27-year-old has nine runs […]

Mike Trout Slugging .745 In Road Games

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will take his fantastic season on the road Monday as the team opens up a series with the Astros in Houston. Trout is off to one of the best starts of his decorated career, slashing .376/.488/.713 through 101 at-bats this season. Trout has been lethal hitting away from Angel […]

Shohei Ohtani Tied For MLB Lead In Home Runs

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/pitcher Shohei Ohtani is slugging .617 over his last 15 games heading into the team's matchup with the Astros on Monday. Ohtani is tied for the major league lead in home runs with 10 and has been a revelation at the plate as well as on the mound. On top of […]

Juan Soto Off To Slow Start After Return

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 0-for-3 in three games against the Atlanta Braves after being activated from the 10-day injured list last Tuesday because of a left shoulder strain. Soto hit a home run on Friday against the New York Yankees as the designated hitter and finished 2-for-5 with two strikeouts. He went hitless […]

Pirates Designate Todd Frazier For Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated corner infielder Todd Frazier for assignment on Monday. The move was made as a corresponding transaction for outfielder Ben Gamel, who was claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Gamel will be activated for Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Frazier didn't make the Opening Day roster, but the […]

Jacob deGrom Heading To Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (side) MRI exam was clean after he was forced to leave his start early on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks with tightness in his right side, but he will be placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. The Mets ace was removed as a precaution on Sunday […]

Tanner Roark Signs With Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed starting pitcher Tanner Roark to a minor league deal on Monday, according to a source. Roark was 0-1 with a rough 6.43 ERA and 1.28 WHIP while striking out five and walking two in three outings (one start) covering seven innings for the Toronto Blue Jays before being let go. The […]

Johnny Cueto Pitches Poorly In Sunday Return

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto did not fare well in Sunday's 11-1 loss to the Padres. Cueto, who was making his first start since returning from the injured list with a lat injury, pitched just three innings, allowing five runs on eight hits (including two home runs) and a walk with two strikeouts. […]

Andrew McCutchen Homers To Cap Strong Series In Atlanta

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen hit a leadoff homer on Sunday Night Baseball to cap a strong series in Atlanta. The hit gives McCutchen a six-game hit streak as he's been on fire since the calendar flipped to May. Since May 1, McCutchen is batting .364 with a .758 slugging percentage and four homers. He […]

Aaron Nola Struggles With Braves On Sunday Night Baseball

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed five runs in four innings pitched in a loss to the Braves on Sunday night. Nola, yet again, was hit hard in the first inning as four Braves crossed the plate before some of the full-capacity crowd made it to their seats. This start ballooned Nola's first-inning ERA […]

Seth Brown Finishes Strong Series Against Rays

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown scored a run in the series finale against the Rays on Sunday to cap off a strong series versus the Tampa club. Brown homered on Friday and Saturday and finished the three-game set with four hits, five RBI, and three runs scored. Brown has been seeing more playing time in […]

Cole Irvin Struggles With Rays On Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin allowed four runs, three earned, across six innings in a loss to the Rays on Sunday. Irvin allowed four hits and only struck out three against a Tampa lineup that came into the contest with the second-highest K-rate versus LHP. Irvin now sports a 3.29 ERA with a 1.07 […]

Jacob deGrom Prognosis Looks Positive

The initial prognosis for New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side), who exited his start on Sunday with tightness in his right side, looks good according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. After an MRI, the Mets are reportedly optimistic that a stay on the injured list for deGrom will not be necessary, Although […]

James McCann With Three Strikeouts On Sunday

New York Mets catcher James McCann had another rough day at the plate on Sunday in the Mets' 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks. He went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts and a run scored. McCann is slashing just .210/.273/.247 with one home run, seven RBI, and 22 strikeouts in 88 plate appearances on the season. After […]

Miguel Castro Notches Second Hold On Sunday

New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Miguel Castro picked up his second hold of the season on Sunday in the Mets' 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks. He pitched a scoreless sixth inning, working around a walk, allowing no hits to help preserve the lead and eventual win. In 13 innings pitched in 2021, Castro has […]

Pete Alonso's Bat Cooling Off

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, after a brief hot spell, is now just 1-for-15 over his past five games. Alonso went 0-for-2 with two walks in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. He is hitting just .238 with no home runs and one RBI over his past seven games (21 […]

Michael Conforto Picks Up Two Hits Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 2-for-4 with an RBI in the Mets' 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. After a slow start to the 2021 campaign, Conforto had briefly gotten hot but he cooled off once again, notwithstanding a continued ability to get on base. Hopefully, this two-hit performance will jump-start Conforto's […]