Brandon Lowe Homers In Loss Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe drove in two of the team's three runs on Saturday with one swing of the bat, as he finished 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in a 6-3 loss to the Athletics. It was Lowe's second homer in his last three games, and […]

Kevin Kiermaier Exits Saturday With Wrist Sprain

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) exited Saturday's game with a wrist sprain, and could be facing a potential stint on the injured list, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Kiermaier had drawn a one-out walk in the top of the second, and then injured his wrist when he was caught […]

Wil Crowe Records Quality Start On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Wil Crowe earned a quality start on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five in six innings of work against the Cubs. It was Crowe's best start of the year, as he set season-highs in innings pitched and strikeouts. That being said, it came […]

Ka'ai Tom Hits First Career Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ka'ai Tom launched his first career home run on Saturday, finishing 1-for-3 with a walk, a steal and two RBI in the loss to the Cubs. Tom has fared slightly better at the plate since joining Pittsburgh, slashing .211/.393/.368 in eight games with the Pirates. He currently doesn't have much value in […]

Adam Frazier Has Three Hits In Loss Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier recorded three hits in a loss to the Cubs on Saturday, finishing 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and a stolen base. Saturday's performance extended his hitting streak to nine games, as he is now slashing .304/.380/.416 with three steals, 10 RBI, 15 runs scored and a 14:13 K:BB […]

AJ Pollock Day-To-Day With Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) is day-to-day with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Pollock exited Friday's game in the sixth inning when he was seen to be favoring a leg while playing in the outfield. While Pollock remains day-to-day, the Dodgers added some outfield depth by recalling […]

Trevor Williams Only Lasts Four Innings On Saturday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams only lasted four innings versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon. Williams allowed two runs on five hits, two walks and six strikeouts. Williams didn't last long against his former team and has failed to go past four innings in two starts during the month of May. Williams has […]

Carlos Martinez Pitched Through Ankle Injury Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez played through an injured ankle during Saturday's win over the Rockies, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Martinez said after the game that he hurt his ankle after slipping while celebrating Jack Flaherty's home run on Friday night, and that it caused him some pain […]

Javier Baez Exits Early With Back Stiffness

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez left Saturday's contest versus the Pittsburgh Pirates in the top of the eighth inning with back stiffness. Manager David Ross doesn't believe that the injury is serious and Baez should be considered day-to-day for now. Baez finished the contest 1-for-3. If Baez were to miss time, infielders Eric Sogard and […]

Michael Chavis In Starting Lineup Saturday

Boston Red Sox utility player Michael Chavis is in the starting lineup on Saturday, where he will play at second base and bat leadoff against the Orioles. Chavis was recalled on Friday as the corresponding move to the placement of Enrique Hernandez on the 10-day injured list. Over his first two seasons in the majors, […]

Noah Syndergaard To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) remains on track to begin a minor league rehab assignment in about a week or so, according to Mets' beat reporter Anthony DiComo on Saturday. Assuming he has no setbacks in his rehab from Tommy John surgery, Syndergaard is scheduled to return to the Mets' rotation in […]

Seth Lugo On Track For Minor League Rehab Assignment

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) remains on track to begin a minor league rehab assignment in about a week or so. Assuming all goes well with his rehab, Lugo should return to the team in late May. Once he returns from the injured list, Lugo should work with Trevor May and Miguel […]

Jacob deGrom Ready To Start Sunday's Game

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (lat) will be ready to pitch in his scheduled start on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. deGrom was scratched from his start on Monday with right lat inflammation, but the team felt that he would be ready to pitch again over the weekend. General manager Zack Scott […]

Jesus Luzardo Could Return By End Of The Month

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (hand) could return to the team by the end of the month, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Luzardo was placed on the injured list on Sunday after he fractured his pinky finger by hitting it on a desk while playing video games. Rubin reports that Luzardo […]

Rafael Dolis Placed On Injured List Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Rafael Dolis (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to Ben Wagner of Sportsnet. Dolis exited Friday's game after experiencing tightness in his right calf, having allowed a hit and a walk before he was seen walking gingerly off the field. It's yet another blow to […]

Khris Davis Activated From IL On Saturday

Texas Rangers designated hitter Khris Davis (quad) was activated from the injured list on Saturday, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, utility player Eli White was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. Davis has been out with a strained left quad since the end of Spring Training after slashing .219/.306/.438 with two […]

Colin Moran Exits Saturday's Game With Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran exited Saturday's game after he appeared to have injured himself while attempting to turn a double play, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Mackey reports that after catching a lineout from Jason Heyward, Moran dove back to first base to attempt to get the tag out for […]

Alex Kirilloff To Test Wrist Soon, Surgery A Potential Option

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) is expected to test his sprained right wrist by swinging a bat within the next few days, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Kirilloff received a cortisone shot in his wrist on Friday, and if there is no issue when he starts swinging, he could be back in […]

Aaron Sanchez Lands On IL With Biceps Tightness

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list with biceps tightness on Saturday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Sanchez is coming off his worst start of the season in which he allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk in four innings against […]

Francisco Mejia Placed On Injured List Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Mejia had been scratched from Friday's lineup with left intercostal discomfort, and according to manager Kevin Cash, Mejia's rib cage discomfort "irritated him to breathe" when he woke up this morning. […]

Nomar Mazara Reinstated From IL Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nomar Mazara (abdomen) was activated from the injured list on Saturday and is in the lineup against the Twins, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Mazara was placed on the injured list with a left abdominal strain on April 15, after opening the season by slashing .237/.275/.395 with two […]

Buster Posey Not In Lineup Saturday Afternoon

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is not in the starting lineup for Saturday afternoon's matchup with the Padres. It appears to be a day off for Posey, who has been one of the hottest catchers in the league this year with eight home runs, 12 RBI and 19 runs scored while slashing .397/.463/.767 in […]

Austin Nola Back In Lineup After Being Hit In Hand

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (hand) is back in Saturday's lineup against the San Francisco Giants. Nola was nailed in his left hand Friday night and X-rays came back negative. He'll bat eighth while being in the squat for starter Joe Musgrove. The 31-year-old backstop missed April with a fractured finger and has two […]

Gregory Polanco Violated COVID-19 Protocols

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (COVID-19 protocols) was placed on the injured list on Tuesday due to violating COVID-19 protocols, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on Saturday. Polanco had been placed on the injured list on Tuesday without an injury designation, but Mackey now reports that it was due to Polanco violating protocols, […]

Mike Fiers Placed On IL With Elbow Sprain

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow sprain on Saturday, the team announced on Twitter. In a corresponding move, the team reinstated relief pitcher Burch Smith from the injured list. Fiers had just made his season debut last week after starting the year on […]

Keone Kela Dealing With Forearm Tightness

San Diego Padres reliever Keone Kela (forearm) was forced from Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants with right forearm tightness. Making his third appearance since returning from a shoulder injury, Kela promptly served a game-clinching homer to Giants outfielder Austin Slater before being pulled by the trainer two pitches later. His velocity was notably […]

Luke Voit Could Return To Yankees Early Next Week

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee) could be activated from the injured list and join the team by early next week, according to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record. Manager Aaron Boone said that Voit is scheduled to play seven innings at first base in a rehab game on Saturday, and will be […]

Trevor Larnach To Make MLB Debut Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach is in the starting lineup on Saturday for his major league debut against the Tigers. Larnach will get the start in left field and bat fifth against Detroit starter Jose Urena, after joining the team this week following the placement of Byron Buxton on the injured list. The Twins' first […]

Blake Snell Struggling To Work Deep Into Games

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell walked the yard on Friday, issuing six free passes over 4 ⅔ innings of work. The left-hander permitted just one hit, but was yanked after 95 pitches while struggling with three-ball counts all evening. He struck out five and allowed four earned runs. Through seven starts, Snell owns a […]

Yadier Molina Activated, In Starting Lineup Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (foot) has been activated from the injured list and is in the starting lineup against the Rockies. He has been out since April 27 with a tendon strain in his right foot, but before the injury he had been off to a hot start, slashing .323/.366/.631 with five home […]