J.D. Davis Is Day-To-Day With Left Hand Contusion

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) is day-to-day with a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch on Tuesday night, according to Justin Toscano of The Record. Davis exited Tuesday's game in the second inning after being hit by a pitch on the hand, and X-rays of his hand came back […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Land On Injured List With Shoulder Injury

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) will be placed on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder subluxation, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. In an update provided by Padres general manager A.J. Preller, Tatis was examined on Tuesday, and while he has some slight labral tearing that is consistent with a […]

Tim Anderson Participates In Running Drills Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) participated in running drills during pregame workouts on Tuesday, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Manager Tony La Russa said that Anderson is progressing well, but he is not sure of a timetable for his return aside from being confident Anderson will not play on Wednesday either. Anderson […]

Nelson Cruz Goes Yard For Second Straight Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers. Cruz mashed a home run for the second consecutive game- and each of his three hits left the bat at an exit velocity of 105 MPH or greater. The 40-year-old slugger is off to a […]

Kyle Lewis Progressing Well With Baseball Activities

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) worked in the batting cages on Monday and came out of it feeling "very positive," according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Continuing to work his way back from a bone bruise in his knee suffered during Spring Training, Kramer says that Lewis will do plyometrics on Tuesday, including some […]

J.D. Davis Exits Tuesday's Game After Hit By Pitch

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) left Tuesday's game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Davis was hit by a Chase Anderson fastball in the top of the second inning, and he quickly left the game with team trainers. There is no word […]

Antonio Cabello, Josh Stowers Acquired By Texas

The Texas Rangers acquired outfield prospects Antonio Cabello and Josh Stowers in Tuesday's Rougned Odor trade with the New York Yankees. Neither player is a top prospect but both have a little bit of intrigue. Cabello, a former catcher, has been playing center field but is perhaps better suited to a corner position in the […]

J.A. Happ Surrenders One Run In Twins Debut

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ had a so-so outing in his debut in Tuesday's loss to the Tigers. Happ pitched four innings, allowing one run on three hits while walking three and striking out four. The veteran southpaw had some issues finding the strike zone, as evidenced by his 55 strikes compared to 34 […]

Zac Gallen Scheduled For An Outing On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (forearm) is scheduled for another outing on Wednesday at the team's alternate site. Gallen was able to throw 60 pitches this past Saturday, though he was still unable to incorporate any curveballs into his arsenal, as the pitch still causes him some discomfort. Manager Torey Lovullo had said that […]

Trevor Rosenthal Visits With Specialist Tuesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) saw a specialist for more information on his injured right shoulder. The team initially called the injury right shoulder inflammation, though a clearer picture of his status should be available Wednesday following Rosenthal's evaluation on Tuesday. Sergio Romo and Jake Diekman are the best candidates for saves in […]

Josh Rojas Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Josh Rojas is not in Tuesday's lineup for the contest versus the Rockies. Rojas has appeared in all four games for Arizona- so the team is opting to give him a routine day off. The 26-year-old is just 1-for-16 at the plate so far. Eduardo Escobar will man second in his […]

Dylan Moore Takes a Seat Tuesday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore has not gotten off to the hottest start to the year and will get a breather Tuesday to try and regroup. Ty France will man the keystone in Moore's stead, with Jose Marmolejos stepping in at designated hitter. Moore is just 2-for-13 to start the year, but he has […]

Matt Olson Out Of Tuesday's Lineup With Bruised Knee

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (knee) is out for Tuesday's game with a bruised knee. Olson sustained the injury from sliding into the wall while trying to catch a foul ball the other day. Manager Bob Melvin said the MRI revealed no structural damage, so it appears as if Olson and the Athletics dodged […]

James Paxton Set For First Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton is slated to make his first start of the season Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. Paxton was originally set to face the San Francisco Giants in the second game of the year, but was swapped with fellow lefty Yusei Kikuchi to give Paxton some extra rest. After only […]

Mike Yastrzemski In Tuesday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hand) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres. Yastrzemski had been dealing with a sore hand, though he was able to enter Monday's game as a pinch hitter, delivering a solo homer, which seemed to indicate that he would be among the team's starting batters […]

Yasmani Grandal Gets Day Off Tuesday Against Seattle

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. Grandal has appeared in four of his team's five games in 2021, so the team decided to give him a breather for the first contest of their series against Seattle. The veteran backstop had a big day at […]

Ramon Laureano Returning To Action Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (wrist) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers. Laureano jammed his wrist while sliding into a base during last Friday's game, though it was always considered a minor injury, with his relatively quick return supporting that sentiment. The 26-year-old center fielder will bat third against Dodgers' […]

Lorenzo Cain Sitting On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (oblique) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs. This marks Cain's third straight absence, with manager Craig Counsell referring to his veteran outfielder as day-to-day. Counsell said that Cain is available- but that the team is keeping him out of the starting lineup as a precaution. Given the injury […]

Rhys Hoskins Sitting Out Tuesday's Game Against Mets

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins will get his first day off of 2021, as he is not in the lineup on Tuesday. Hoskins has looked good at the plate so far, going 5-for-17 with three doubles, two RBI and three runs scored in four games. With Hoskins out, Brad Miller will get the start […]

Andrew McCutchen Not In Lineup For Tuesday's Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen is not in the starting lineup for the first time this season on Tuesday. This will be a day off for McCutchen, who has drawn five walks so far this year but is hitting just 2-for-12 in four games. Matt Joyce will get the start in left, and is batting […]

Cody Bellinger, Chris Taylor Out Tuesday With Injuries

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Cody Bellinger (calf) and Chris Taylor (elbow) are not in the lineup on Tuesday after exiting Monday night's game early. Taylor was hit by a pitch on the elbow in the top of the third inning, and initially remained in the game but was replaced defensively in the bottom half of […]

Jesse Winker Out For Third Straight Game On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (illness) will miss his third straight game on Tuesday against Pittsburgh. Winker exited Saturday's game with an undisclosed illness, and has not appeared since as Tyler Naquin will now make his third start in left field. There is still no word on how much longer Winker may be out.

Gregory Polanco Not In Pirates Lineup Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cincinnati. Polanco will get the day off, as he has struggled at the plate through his first four games, going 1-for-14 with six strikeouts. Phillip Evans will get the start in right field, while Erik Gonzalez will man third base for […]

Gary Sanchez Not In Lineup Tuesday Against Baltimore

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Orioles. The Yankees will turn to Kyle Higashioka for catching duties instead with Gerrit Cole on the mound. It will be Sanchez's first day off of the season, as he is currently 3-for-15 with two home runs and three […]

Aaron Hicks Sits Out Tuesday Against Orioles

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will sit out Tuesday's matchup with the Orioles. This should just be a day off for Hicks, who has slumped out of the gates by going 1-for-15 with seven strikeouts in four games. Brett Gardner will take over for Hicks in center, and he will be hitting third against […]

George Springer Faces Live Pitching

Toronto Blue Jays injured outfielder George Springer (oblique) is eligible to come off the injured list on Thursday. In preparation for that possible outcome, he faced live pitching today and went 4-for-11 with three walks and two strikeouts while facing A.J. Cole, Joel Payamps, and Travis Bergen. Springer was injured late in spring training and […]

Raimel Tapia Back In Lineup Tuesday Against Arizona

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday and will bat leadoff against Luke Weaver and the Diamondbacks. Tapia injured his neck when he crashed into the wall on Saturday trying to make a catch, and he opened Sunday's game on the bench but came in for a pinch-hit […]

Ronald Guzman Starting At First Base

Texas Rangers infielder Ronald Guzman is getting a start at first base on Tuesday with Nate Lowe shifting to the designated hitter slot. The club is facing the Toronto Blue Jays and veteran right-handed starter Tanner Roark. Guzman, who bats from the left side, is hitless with two strikeouts through five at-bats this season, while […]

Josh Fuentes Not In Lineup For Second Straight Game

Colorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for the second straight game. Fuentes was scratched from the lineup on Sunday with what was described as wrist soreness. He is 2-for-13 with a home run to start the year, and he will be replaced Tuesday by Ryan McMahon, who will […]

Brewers Land Pitchers Chad Sobotka, Patrick Weigel

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitchers Chad Sobotka and Patrick Weigel from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in exchange for infielder Orlando Arcia. Arcia had spent all six of his major league seasons with the Brewers and has a career .244 batting average with 42 home runs, 180 RBI and 39 stolen bases. He figures […]