Steve Pearce Begins Throwing

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Steve Pearce began throwing over the last few days, the first step back in his rehab. Pearce was placed on the disabled list on May 3 after being diagnosed with a strained oblique; recently he hadn’t been cleared for baseball activities yet but this is obviously a step in the right […]

Randal Grichuk Starts Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk started his rehab assignment with High-A Dunedin on Tuesday, and it wasn’t the best nor the worst return for the 26-year-old. Grichuk finished 0-for-2 with two strikeouts, but did walk twice while serving as the team’s designated hitter. Normally this result would simply be dismissed as his first effort […]

Tyler Clippard Picks Up Second Save

It is becoming clear that the Toronto Blue Jays are more than set on reliever Tyler Clippard as their new closer in the wake of Roberto Osuna’s indefinite absence. Clippard saw the ninth inning once again on Tuesday in a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels, picking up his second save by pitching a […]

Josh Donaldson Emerges By Doubling Twice

Don’t look now, but we officially have a sighting of the old Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson. In a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, the slumping third baseman finished 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. The former American League MVP hadn’t picked up a hit in the four games […]

Kendrys Morales Boosts Toronto Offense In Win

While Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales made headlines over the weekend for pitching a scoreless inning in a lopsided loss, he had people talking on Tuesday the good old fashion way – with his bat. In a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, Morales finished 2-for-3 with a home run […]

J.A. Happ Picks Up Crucial Jays Victory

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ has become the most reliable arm in the team’s rotation, and he proved that worth further on Tuesday by ending a four-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Angels in a 5-3 victory. Happ pitched seven innings, picking up the win by allowing two earned runs on three […]

Mark Canha Fills In At Left Field

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha takes the first stab at filling in for Khris Davis, who is out due to a Grade 1 groin strain. It will likely be a rotating replacement, but Canha had a good night Tuesday, going 2-for-3 with a double and a run. Canha is a fly-ball hitter (43.8 percent) but […]

Trevor Cahill Solid But Takes No-Decision

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill had another strong outing in a 3-2 loss to the Mariners on Tuesday. Cahill pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out three and walking two. He was cruising until the seventh inning when he made a mistake, which allowed Mike Zunino to hit a […]

Lance Lynn Turns In Rare Good Start For Twins

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn pitched well against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Lynn shut out Detroit over 6 2/3 innings of work, striking out four and walking one. The veteran right-hander picked up the win, improving his record to 2-4 while lowering his ERA to 6.34 on the season. It has been a rough […]

Khris Davis Has Grade 1 Groin Strain

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right groin strain following an MRI Tuesday, reported Steve Kroner of the San Francisco Chronicle. The Athletics will make a determination Wednesday whether Davis is put on the disabled list. Davis sustained the injury Sunday in a game against the Blue Jays. He would […]

Matt Harvey Pitches Well Again For Reds

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Matt Harvey pitched well again for his new team, this time holding the Pittsburgh Pirates to one run over six innings of work. Harvey notched five strikeouts while allowing just five baserunners in the game to pick up his first win of the season. The veteran right-hander has now made three starts […]

Scooter Gennett Hits Grand Slam, Drives In Six

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett had a huge day at the plate against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Gennett went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and a double, finishing with six RBI on the night. The 2018 campaign has been an impressive follow-up for Gennett, who broke out for career highs across the board […]

Nicholas Castellanos Turns In Third Straight Multi-Hit Game

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos continued swinging his hot stick Tuesday, but the Tigers dropped their fifth straight game. Castellanos turned in his third straight two-hit performance, and his fourth in six games, to bring his average to .320 on the year. He'll face Kyle Gibson Wednesday, against whom he has struggled throughout his career. […]

Twins Trade For Chris Carter

The Minnesota Twins acquired first baseman Chris Carter from the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Carter will report to Triple-A Rochester after spending the entire season with the Angels Triple-A affiliate, hitting .255 with 13 homers and 43 RBI. The veteran slugger last played for the New York Yankees in the big leagues in 2017, […]

Matthew Boyd Day-To-Day After Early Exit

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (oblique) was cruising on Tuesday against the Twins, firing four innings of scoreless ball, before suffering a left oblique spasm that cut his evening short. When Boyd walked the first two batters he faced in the fifth inning, he was visited by pitching coach Chris Bosio and ultimately the […]

Miguel Sano Hits Rehab Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) went 3-for-4 in a rehab game with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on Tuesday. Sano blasted a two-run homer in the game as he works his way back to the field after missing almost a full month with a hamstring strain. The slugging third baseman began his rehab […]

Colin Moran Slugs Solo Blast On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran slugged a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds. He got his team on the board in the fourth inning, sending a Matt Harvey fastball at eye level deep into the right field bleachers. Moran now has four homers and 22 RBI on the season to […]

Jose Reyes' Struggles Aren’t Getting Better

New York Mets infielder Jose Reyes had a very hot second half in 2017, but an equally scorching second half in 2018 is going to be just about the only thing that saves his season. Reyes has been terrible all season long, and it does not seem as though those struggles are going to change […]

Austin Meadows Homers Again On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows hit his second homer of the season in a loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. The 23-year-old made his only hit of the day count, sending a pitch from southpaw Amir Garrett over the right field wall in the seventh inning. Meadows is now 6-for-15 in his first four […]

Jose Bautista Has Semi-Successful Mets Debut

When outfielder Jose Bautista signed with the New York Mets on Tuesday, many were surprised to see him in the starting lineup right away. Hitting fifth and playing left field, Bautista’s debut in Queens was a semi-successful one. The Amazins may have lost to the Miami Marlins 3-1, but Joey Bats was sadly just about […]

Jameson Taillon Doomed By Two Big Innings On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon struck out eight but allowed six runs on eight hits in a loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. The right-hander got behind early, giving up two runs in the first inning. He held firm until the fifth inning, when a grand slam by Scooter Gennett blew the game […]

Zack Wheeler Throws Second Quality Start In Three Tries

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler may have taken the loss against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, but he pitched well enough to win had his team scored some runs. In an advantageous matchup, Wheeler picked up the quality start by allowing three runs over six innings pitched on seven hits without any walks […]

Ryan Madson Still Dealing With Pectoral Injury

Washington Nationals reliever Ryan Madson is still dealing with pectoral soreness and doesn't look to be immediately ready to return to the active roster. Madson made 25 throws at 50 percent effort on Tuesday. According to Madson, he hurt his pectoral muscle throwing harder than average last week against Arizona, and the pectoral muscle cramped […]

Andrew Suarez Hit Hard Again Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Andrew Suarez was hit hard by the Astros on Tuesday night, giving up five earned runs in four innings off of seven hits and two walks. Suarez only struck out two batters in the game and after his last few starts, his ERA has ballooned up to 5.68. His next […]

Brandon Crawford Stays Red-Hot Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford continued his extended hot streak on Tuesday, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run in a loss to the Astros. Crawford has been on a tear as of late, batting .489 with an OPS of 1.276 over the last two weeks and has lifted his average on the […]

Willy Adames Hits HR Tuesday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Willy Adames was called up for a few days on Tuesday. He made the most of his first game as he hit a solo home run off Boston ace Chris Sale. Adames is reportedly only going to be up with the team for a few days as infielder Joey Wendle is […]

Jake Faria With Rough Outing Versus Boston, Will Miss Some Time

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) had a rough night Tuesday versus Boston. First, he gave up a three-run home run to Mookie Betts, which would prove to be the game-winner in the 4-2 loss. He would then leave the game after 2 2/3 innings with a left oblique strain. After the game, […]

Wilson Ramos Leaves Game Tuesday, Could Avoid DL

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos left the game Tuesday versus Boston with a contusion on his left hand. Original guesses were leery, but there is room for optimism. The hand is swollen, but Ramos is regaining feeling in it. He says that he was hit in a similar spot over the weekend and is […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Not Ready For Any Activity Yet

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring) is not ready for any activity yet, which was reported Tuesday. He was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday a few days after he was injured. There were hopes that this would be a quick recovery or the DL stint was the team just being safe, but […]

Orlando Arcia Still Cannot Figure Out Hitting Struggles

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia went 0-for-3 once again in the 1-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. In Arcia's last seven games, he's now rocking a .095 batting average with no walks, no home runs, two runs and two RBI in 21 at-bats. This is a similar story to last month for Arcia, […]