MacKenzie Gore Bounces Back With 10-Strikeout Gem

Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore (5-12) dominated the San Francisco Giants in an 8-0 blowout on Sunday to lock down his fifth win of the season. Gore threw six shutout innings and allowed three hits with 10 strikeouts against one walk in a much-needed return to form. After earning a place on the NL All-Star […]

Grant Taylor Earns Fourth Save

Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor threw a perfect ninth inning to notch his fourth save in a 6-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Taylor tossed just eight pitches, seven for strikes, and struck out one for his first save since July 4. The last-place White Sox don't get many save opportunities or […]

Max Fried's Slump Continues in Loss

New York Yankees ace Max Fried's recent slide continued in a 7-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday. Fried fell to 12-5 after surrendering four earned runs on eight hits with three strikeouts and one walk in five innings. The All-Star southpaw has only recorded one quality start in seven tries since July 1. […]

JoJo Romero Logs Four-Out Save

St. Louis Cardinals reliever JoJo Romero recorded four outs on Sunday to secure a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs and collect his third save of the year. The left-hander had to work around three singles and a walk in his 1 1/3 innings, but he managed his 13th scoreless appearance in 14 tries since […]

Keegan Akin Suffers Blown Save, Takes the Loss

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Keegan Akin blew a save and received the loss in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to the Athletics. He entered the ninth with a one-run lead but ultimately gave up a two-run double to Willie MacIver. His final line was two runs on two hits and one walk with two strikeouts in one […]

Tyler Wells Pitches Well in Third Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells (elbow) tossed four shutout innings for Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday in his third appearance of his rehab stint. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out five. The 30-year-old hasn't allowed a run in any of his 8 ⅓ rehab innings, and he built up to 52 […]

Albert Suarez Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Albert Suarez (shoulder) is expected to start a rehab assignment on Tuesday or Wednesday, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com. The 35-year-old made just one appearance this year, on March 28, before suffering a right subscapularis strain in his throwing shoulder. While it's good to finally see him throwing again, his rehab […]

Jameson Taillon Throws 78 Pitches in Second Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (calf) allowed one run on three hits and no walks while striking out six over 4 ⅔ innings on Friday for Triple-A Iowa. It was his second rehab start as he works his way back from a right calf strain. He threw 78 pitches in the outing, which was […]

Landen Roupp Tosses Three Innings in Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp (elbow) started for Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, allowing two earned runs on three hits and no walks while striking out four over three innings. This was his first rehab start as he works his way back from elbow inflammation, and he threw 50 pitches in this outing. The […]

Edwin Diaz Allows Game-Winning Homer

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz experienced a tough time on the mound during Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Ryan Helsley gave up the lead in the eighth inning by allowing one run. Diaz came in and escaped the jam to end the eighth inning. However, Diaz came back out for the ninth […]

William Contreras Homers Twice on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras gave his team a big lift during Sunday's game against the New York Mets. He got his team's scoring started with a solo home run off left-hander Sean Manaea in the fourth inning. Contreras continued the fun with a two-run shot off relief pitcher Reed Garrett in the following inning. […]

Bryce Miller to Make Another Rehab Start on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller (elbow) is scheduled to make a third rehab start with Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday. Miller is expected to throw around 80-to-85 pitches during this outing. The assumption is that this will be Miller's final rehab start before rejoining the Mariners rotation. The right-hander has been sidelined since early June […]

Chase Dollander Expected to Start on Monday

According to Thomas Harding, Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander is expected to be recalled to start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Dollander was optioned to the minors after a few brutal starts in Colorado. He currently holds a 6.68 ERA across 15 starts with the Rockies this season. The Rockies season is […]

Martin Perez Nearing Return

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez (elbow) appears to be nearing his return from the 60-day injured list. On Sunday, manager Will Venable told reporters that Perez will throw a bullpen session before they decide the next steps. The veteran southpaw tossed four innings during a rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. It's […]

Cristian Javier to Make Season Debut on Monday

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) will come off the 60-day injured list to start against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. It'll be Javier's first appearance in the majors since May 21, 2024. Javier missed most of last season and has been out all of this year […]

Michael Kopech, Kirby Yates to Face Hitters in Upcoming Week

Injured Los Angeles Dodgers relievers Michael Kopech (knee) and Kirby Yates (back) will throw live batting practice during the upcoming week, manager Dave Roberts announced. Kopech will face hitters on Monday, and Yates will follow him on Wednesday. The Dodgers have gone without Kopech since late June as a result of right-knee surgery. Yates, on […]

Enrique Hernandez Could Return in Early September

Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Enrique Hernandez (elbow) is pain-free in his left elbow and ready to ramp up baseball activities, manager Dave Roberts told reporters. Roberts added that Hernandez could return in early September. The 33-year-old has already missed just over a month since elbow inflammation forced him to the 10-day injured list on […]

Ryan Ritter to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan Ritter (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. Ritter has been on the 10-day injured list since July 20 with a lacerated right middle finger that required stitches. The 24-year-old rookie hit .238/,291/.347 with one homer, 12 RBI, 13 runs, and a stolen base in his first […]

Evan Carter to Take Batting Practice Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) is expected to take batting practice against pitchers on Monday, according to the team. After one or two more batting practices in the ensuing days, he'll likely embark on a rehab assignment. Carter has been out for just over a week after going on the 10-day injured list with […]

Brendan Donovan Out of Lineup on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) is out of the lineup for the second straight game Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Shortstop Masyn Winn will lead off versus left-hander Shota Imanaga, while Thomas Saggese will fill in at second base and bat seventh. Donovan missed Saturday's game because of tightness in his left […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Remains Out on Sunday

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. (back) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Garcia is set to miss his third game in a row after he was scratched ahead of Friday's game due to back tightness. The MRI came back negative, so for now Garcia should […]

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 […]