Brent Rooker Sent Down To Minors

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker was sent down to the minors on Friday. Rooker had been sidelined for about two weeks with a neck injury but struggled upon returning, batting just .111 with a home run in five games. The 26-year-old became the odd man out with Max Kepler and Kyle Garlick returning from the […]

Ryan Jeffers Optioned To Alternate Site

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers was optioned to the team's alternate site on Friday. Jeffers was in a near-even timeshare with fellow backstop Mitch Garver, though the former's results at the plate left much to be desired, as he hit just .147 with zero homers and 18 strikeouts compared to only three walks. The move […]

Carlos Carrasco Remains On Track For May Return

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) was stretched out to five innings in a simulated game in Port St. Lucie on Thursday, as he works his way back from a hamstring injury. He had no setbacks and remains on track for a return to the Mets' rotation in the second week of May. […]

Max Kepler, Kyle Garlick Reinstated From COVID-19 IL

Minnesota Twins outfielders Max Kepler and Kyle Garlick (COVID-19) were reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Kepler and Garlick were placed on the COVID-19 injured list on April 20 after positive tests, but they have both since tested negative. In 12 games this year, Garlick is […]

Jon Lester To Make First Start Friday Night

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jon Lester (COVID-19) will get the start on Friday night against the Marlins, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. Lester was one of the players involved in the Nationals' early season COVID-19 outbreak, as Friday will be his first appearance since finishing Spring Training with a 3.60 ERA and […]

David Peralta Continues Hot Streak On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta continued his hot streak on Thursday night, finishing 3-for-5 with a triple, a stolen base and two RBI in a 5-3 win over the Rockies. He hit his major-league leading fourth triple in the win, and now has a hit in 10 of his last 11 games as he is […]

Josh Rojas Homers In Thursday Night Win

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop/outfielder Josh Rojas went 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and a run scored in a 5-3 win over the Rockies on Thursday. It was Rojas' second home run of the season, as he is now slashing .196/.308/.339 over 22 games. After a slow start, Rojas has begun to heat up over […]

J.D. Martinez Will Likely Sit Out Friday's Game

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (migraine) will likely be out of the lineup on Friday, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Martinez went 0-for-1 with a pair of walks Thursday, before he exited the game due to a migraine. After the game, manager Alex Cora said that he didn't expect Martinez to start […]

Ian Kennedy Records Fifth Save

Texas Rangers pitcher Ian Kennedy continues to enjoy his bounce-back season with the club after recording his fifth save in as many tries during the club's 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. The 36-year-old hurler has struck out 13 batters without issuing a walk in 10 innings this season. Kennedy is coming […]

Kyle Gibson Pitches Six Strong Innings

Texas Rangers pitcher Kyle Gibson recorded his third win of the season on Thursday during the club's 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. The veteran right-hander allowed just one run on three hits and three walks through six innings of work. He also struck out four batters and induced eight ground-ball outs. After a […]

Ozzie Albies Enjoys Third Straight Multi-Hit Game

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is saying goodbye to April with a bang. The 24-year-old infielder had two hits, including a double, on Thursday during the club's 9-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Over the past four games, Albies is 8-for-17 (.471) with four doubles and a home run. He's produced some power early […]

Shane McClanahan Strikes Out Five In Debut

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan struck out five batters in four innings of work on Thursday in a 3-2 loss to the Athletics. Making his major league debut, McClanahan allowed two runs on five hits and did not factor into the decision. McClanahan has been a strikeout machine through two seasons in the […]

Cedric Mullins Hits Walk-Off Sacrifice Fly Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins continued to produce at the plate in Thursday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Yankees, going 1-for-3 with a single, a walk, a strikeout, and a game-winning sacrifice fly. Mullins was able to lift a 10th-inning fly ball deep enough to left-center field to score Ramon Urias and end the game. […]

Jorge Lopez Takes No-Decision In Short Outing Thursday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez did not factor in Thursday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Yankees. Lopez pitched just four innings, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks with three strikeouts. The 28-year-old has pitched relatively better over his last three starts, but still has a lackluster 4.85 ERA over those starts […]

Cesar Valdez Blows Second Save Of Season Thursday

Baltimore Orioles closer Cesar Valdez did not convert the save in Thursday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Yankees. Valdez entered to pitch the ninth inning up by a run. He alternated two walks and two strikeouts before allowing a game-tying double to Gleyber Torres before getting the third out. Valdez's final line was one run […]

Trey Mancini Hits Fifth Homer Of Season Thursday, Heating Up

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini had another nice day at the plate in Thursday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Yankees, going 3-for-4 with two singles, a solo home run, and two RBI. Mancini lined a sixth-inning Jordan Montgomery offering just over the center-field wall for his fifth HR of the season. The 29-year-old started […]

Matthew Boyd Has Early Exit Thursday Night

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (knee) exited his start on Thursday with left knee tendinitis, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Boyd had allowed a walk and a double to start the second inning, before he called for a trainer to come to the mound. He would then exit the game and be […]

Harrison Bader Activated From IL On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (forearm) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday night, the team announced on Twitter. Bader opened the year on the injured list with discomfort in his right forearm that he had been dealing with throughout Spring Training. When healthy, Bader is a double-digit home run/stolen base threat. […]

Adbert Alzolay Picks Up First Victory

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay picked up his first victory of the season on Thursday versus the Atlanta Braves. Alzolay went six innings and allowed four hits, two runs, one walk and struck out a career-high six batters. Alzolay has a high ceiling and now owns a 4.71 ERA in four starts. Alzolay will […]

Andrew Miller Placed On 10-Day Injured List Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller (toe) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a "right foot toe blister," the team announced Thursday on Twitter. Miller had just pitched in the Cardinals' game earlier in the day, allowing two runs on two hits with one strikeout in 1/3 inning of work. Miller has […]

Adam Wainwright Placed On COVID-19 IL As Precaution

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (COVID-19 protocols) has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Wainwright was placed on the injured list as a precaution after he had a family member test positive for COVID-19. Woo reports that Wainwright will not travel to Pittsburgh, but the […]

Brusdar Graterol To Injured List With Forearm Tightness

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to right forearm tightness, according to J.P. Hoornstra of the Orange County Register. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers recalled relief pitcher Edwin Uceta. Graterol last pitched on Monday night, where he retired the only batter he faced […]

Chad Green Pitches Two Scoreless Innings

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green pitched two scoreless frames and struck out four batters in Thursday's extra-innings loss to the Orioles. Green entered the game in the bottom half of the sixth inning with the game tied at 2 and worked a 1-2-3 frame, then struck out the side in the seventh to […]

Carlos Rodon Records 12 K’s In Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon put together another strong performance in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Detroit Tigers. Rodon went six innings and allowed two hits, one run, one walks and struck out 12 on the afternoon. The left-hander has looked like one of the best bargains this offseason and he […]

Nate Pearson Activated From IL, Optioned To Alternate Site

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson (groin) was activated from the injured list on Thursday and optioned to the team's alternate site, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Pearson suffered an adductor strain early in Spring Training, that has kept him sidelined until now. He had only pitched one inning this spring, allowing one […]

Jake Diekman Pitches Clean Eighth Inning To Earn First Win

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman earned his first win of the season Thursday against the Rays after he pitched a scoreless eighth inning. Diekman picked up a strikeout to help the A's win their last game of an East Coast swing. The 34-year-old lefty was a popular addition in fantasy after Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) […]

Matt Adams Recalled, Sam Hilliard Optioned By Rockies

Colorado Rockies first baseman Matt Adams had his contract selected from the team's alternate site on Thursday, and in a corresponding move outfielder Sam Hilliard was optioned to the alternate site, the team announced on Twitter. Adams had appeared in just 16 games in 2020, hitting .184 with a .563 OPS, two home runs and […]

Jordan Montgomery Solid In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery put together a solid outing despite the no-decision Thursday. Montgomery pitched five innings, allowing a pair of runs on six hits while recording a walk and a strikeout. The southpaw allowed a run in the first inning but settled into the game and kept the scoreboard clean until […]

Chris Devenski Returns From Restricted List

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Chris Devenski has returned to the team and has been reinstated from the restricted list, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. In a corresponding move, the team optioned reliever Yoan Lopez to the team's alternate site. Devenski had pitched two innings and recorded one save this season before leaving the […]

Alec Bohm Collects Two Hits Versus Cardinals

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in a loss to the Cardinals on Thursday. Bohm has struggled at the plate this season as he's batting just .216 with a .255 on-base percentage through 98 PA. Amid the rough numbers, however, there are some encouraging signs for […]