Pavin Smith Beginning Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith (oblique) has been playing in camp games at the team's training facility. He appears to be doing well and is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday. Smith has been sidelined since early July due to a right oblique strain. Barring any setbacks, Smith should be able to […]

Nolan Arenado Unlikely to Return During Road Trip

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) reported to the team's spring training complex in Florida to begin rehabbing. The veteran slugger is expected to be in Jupiter for the next 10 days before resuming baseball activities. That being said, Arenado is unlikely to return to the Cardinals lineup during the upcoming road trip […]

Carlos Narvaez Expected to Return on Monday

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez (knee) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. This marks the fourth game in a row that Narvaez has missed with a knee issue. The plan is for Narvaez to get back into the lineup for Monday's game against the Houston […]

Matt Vierling Heads to 10-Day Injured List

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Vierling was lifted out of Saturday's game for what appeared to be a matchup decision to get Kerry Carpenter into the game. Now, Vierling's exit is looking like it was injury related. He'll […]

Shane Bieber Fans Six in Second Triple-A Rehab Start

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) turned in his second straight solid Triple-A rehab outing on Saturday. Bieber went 5 2/3 innings and gave up two runs on four hits with six strikeouts against one walk. He threw 78 pitches, 54 for strikes, and is likely to make one more rehab start before debuting […]

Phillies Recall David Robertson

The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled right-handed reliever David Robertson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned righty Alan Rangel, the team announced. The 40-year-old Robertson is joining the Phillies' bullpen about three weeks after signing a one-year, $6 million contract with the club. He showed some rust during his tune-up at the Triple-A level, as he […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Doing Sprints, Agility Drills

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) has been sprinting and working on agility drills in the outfield as he recovers from a Grade 1 right-calf strain, per David O'Brien of The Athletic. Acuna has looked "springy as usual," according to O'Brien, which bodes well for his forthcoming return from the 10-day injured list. The […]

Byron Buxton Could Return Monday

The Minnesota Twins could activate outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) from the 10-day injured list as early as Monday's series opener against the New York Yankees, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Buxton landed on the IL with left-rib cartilage irritation on July 29 (retroactive to July 27), but it appears he'll make a quick […]

Wenceel Perez Sitting on Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez (foot) is out of the lineup Sunday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz. Javier Baez will replace him in center field and bat ninth, and Trey Sweeney will take shortstop and hit eighth. Perez left the Tigers' 7-4 loss to the Angels on Saturday with a contusion on his […]

Wilmer Flores Back in Lineup Sunday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/designated hitter Wilmer Flores (hamstring) is returning to the lineup Sunday against Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Flores will DH and bat cleanup in his first start since Aug. 1, while Dominic Smith will take a seat. Flores missed a week with tightness in his left hamstring, but he pinch-hit in […]

Tarik Skubal to Make Next Start on Thursday

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will make his next start on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins, manager A.J. Hinch told reporters. Skubal had been slated to face the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, but the Tigers' starter for that game is now TBD. In the meantime, they'll start Chris Paddack on Monday and Jack Flaherty […]

Hunter Greene Expected to Return Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is expected to come off the 15-day injured list and start Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to manager Terry Francona. Greene, out since June 4 with a strained right groin, made his fourth and final rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Friday and built up to 79 pitches. […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Dealing With Stiff Back

Updating a previous report, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (back) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Minnesota Twins with a stiff back. Manager Matt Quatraro said Witt woke up with back stiffness on Saturday but was able to play through it. The good news is that […]

Aaron Boone "Optimistic" Aaron Judge Will Return to Outfield Soon

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge's (elbow) throwing program is moving in a "pretty good direction." The skipper is "optimistic" that Judge will return to duties in right field soon, although Boone didn't want to share a target date. The manager said on Saturday that there was no timetable for […]

Amed Rosario Goes on Injured List With Shoulder Sprain

The New York Yankees placed infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 9) on Sunday with a left SC joint sprain and recalled catcher J.C. Escarra from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. The good news is that Rosario's injury isn't considered serious, and there's a real chance he'll be […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Resting on Sunday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is getting a rare rest day in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Maikel Garcia will shift over to shortstop and will hit second against Twin right-hander Jose Urena. Veteran Adam Frazier will play third and hit fifth for the Royals. It's just […]

Trevor Larnach Starting for Twins in Series Finale

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (side) is starting in right field and will hit sixth in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Kansas City Royals and rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert. A side injury kept Larnach from starting in each of the last three games, but he'll return for the final game of the weekend. The […]

Thomas White Strikes Out Nine in Six Shutout Innings

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White continued to impress on Saturday, tossing six shutout innings for Double-A Pensacola. The Marlins' top prospect allowed just one hit and two walks while striking out nine batters. Through seven starts at Double-A, the southpaw has posted a 2.05 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, and in 16 starts in total, […]

Aidan Miller Swipes Two Bags, Scores Four Times on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller continued his hot stretch of hitting on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a double, two walks, two RBI, four runs scored, and a pair of stolen bases at Double-A Reading. The Phils' second-ranked prospect has now hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, going 16-for-43 (.372) over that […]

Carson Williams Hits Home Run No. 19 on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams belted his 19th home run of the season on Saturday in a 1-for-4 day at the plate at Triple-A Durham. The Rays' top-ranked prospect can clearly make hard contact, and even looked like he was beginning to hit for average from mid-June to mid-July when he hit .308 over a 22-game […]

Carter Jensen Rips Three Extra-Base Hits on Saturday

Kansas City Royals catching prospect Carter Jensen continued to flex his power at Triple-A Omaha on Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, and a home run. The Royals' second-ranked prospect also collected a pair of RBI and scored twice in the contest. The 22-year-old is hitting .263 (29-for-110) during his 30 games for […]

Julio Rodriguez Homers Twice in Win

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez came up clutch for this team during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rodriguez got the fun started off early with a two-run home run in the first inning. He continued his hot swinging with a solo blast in the third inning as well. He finished this game 2-for-5 […]

Cal Raleigh Blasts 44th Homer

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been in a bit of a slump recently, but was able to make some noise during Saturday's game. Raleigh helped extend the lead with a three-run home run off right-hander Joe Boyle in the third inning. It was his 44th long ball of the season, which now puts him […]

Ethan Salas Cleared to Resume Baseball Activities

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas (back) has been cleared to resume baseball activities. The Padres' top-ranked prospect hasn't played in a game since April 17 due to a stress reaction in his back. The 19-year-old played in only 10 games at Double-A San Antonio before succumbing to injury, going 6-for-32 (.188) with a […]

Simeon Woods Richardson Needed Parasite Removed

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) recently underwent a procedure to remove a parasite from his digestive tract. Woods Richardson was placed on the injured list in early August due to an illness. The organization figured out it was a parasite that he likely got from a seafood meal. Now with it removed, […]

Michael Conforto Exits Early on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Conforto was hit by a pitch in the knee during the sixth inning of this contest. He stayed in to run the bases, but was pulled out of the lineup when his spot […]

Gerrit Cole Could Resume Throwing Soon

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is reportedly close to beginning to throw, according to manager Aaron Boone. There was no date or many details, but Cole is scheduled to throw at some point in August. This would be the first time that Cole has pitched since having Tommy John surgery in mid-March. […]

Jose A. Ferrer Records Five-Out Save

Washington Nationals reliever Jose A. Ferrer closed out the San Francisco Giants on Saturday to pick up his first save of the year in a 4-2 victory. The left-hander entered in the eighth with a three-run lead, one out, and the bases loaded. He allowed a sacrifice fly to Wilmer Flores before striking out Matt […]

James Wood Snaps 21-Game Home Run Drought

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood belted his first home run since July 9 to end a 21-game drought in a 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Wood led the game off with a 385-foot homer against left-hander Carson Whisenhunt and later doubled to finish 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI. The 22-year-old […]

Marcelo Mayer Yet to Resume Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) still hasn't resumed baseball activities since he received an anti-inflammation injection in his ailing right wrist on Aug. 2, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. The Red Sox hoped Mayer would be ready by now, but it appears that surgery is still an option for the 22-year-old rookie. Before […]