Sean Newcomb Twirls Six Fantastic Innings In 1-0 Win Over Rays

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb tossed six stellar innings on Tuesday, and the lefty gave up a mere two hits while striking out six. He did walk three but he was never truly threatened. Newcomb is now 3-1 and his 2.88 ERA is very nice, indeed. He'll likely face the Marlins next, so he […]

Dylan Bundy Records No Outs In Horrific Outing

Wow. Let's just sit and unpack how bad Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy was on Tuesday night. Not only did he give up seven runs in less than a full inning -- he didn't even get one measly batter out -- he did it in spectacular fashion. Bundy gave up four homers in less […]

James Paxton Throws No-Hitter Against Blue Jays

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton went nine innings on Tuesday, only giving up three walks while striking out seven in the 5-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. This marks the first time a Canadian pitcher has ever no hit a team in Canada and also marks the sixth no-hitter in Mariners history. The […]

Johnny Cueto Will Not Need Surgery

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) had a second MRI to determine the extent of ligament damage, and afterwards said he trusts "the best in the business" when he says rehab will fix it, referring to Dr. James Andrews. Andrews is the best in the business, so it is safe to say that […]

Matt Harvey Traded To The Reds

Former All-Star and New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds for catcher Devin Mesoraco. After starting the year with a 7.00 ERA in 27 innings pitched and refusing to go to Triple-A, it was evident that Harvey needed a change of scenery. With the Reds being 30th in the […]

Braden Shipley Lands on Disabled List

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Braden Shipley (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. He was recalled on Saturday to replace Kris Medlen, who gave up seven runs during his start on Friday. Silvino Bracho will take the place of Shipley on the active roster. Bracho has pitched well for the Diamondbacks this season […]

Rob Zastryzny Recalled on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Rob Zastryzny has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. The Cubs optioned righty Cory Mazzoni to Triple-A to make room for Zastryzny on the active roster. Zastryzny is available out of the bullpen against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. He has a 2.35 ERA in 15 1/3 innings at Triple-A […]

Derek Law Recalled From Triple-A

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Derek Law has been recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. He will be available out of the bullpen against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Law has allowed nine earned runs in 6 1/3 innings this season. He's not worth adding in any leagues right now, but has the potential to […]

Matt Belisle Elects Free Agency

Former Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Matt Belisle has elected free agency over a minor league assignment. The veteran righty has a 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings with the Indians this season. He was designated for assignment last week and is now a free agent. He should be left on the waiver wire until he […]

Curtis Granderson is Available on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson (hamstring) is available off the bench on Tuesday, according to manager John Gibbons. Granderson suffered a mild hamstring strain over the weekend, but it appears that he has recovered nicely. Anthony Alford is starting in left field on Tuesday against Mariners lefty James Paxton. Granderson should be left on […]

Mauricio Dubon Tears ACL, Out For Rest Of Season

Milwaukee Brewers infielder prospect Mauricio Dubon (knee) has torn his ACL and will miss the rest of the 2018 season in Triple-A. The No. 10 prospect was most likely going to be the first one called up for Eric Sogard after going on a 23-game hitting streak with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and overall […]

Dan Altavilla to Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Dan Altavilla (shoulder) is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment at Double-A Arkansas on Thursday. He was placed on the disabled list in the beginning of May due to inflammation in the AC joint of his right shoulder. Altavilla could return to the Mariners bullpen early next week. He's only worth […]

Stephen Vogt Goes To 60-Day DL After Re-Injuring Shoulder

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) suffered a setback in his recovery and actually did more damage to his rotator cuff as well. Vogt was near a return, so this is detrimental to his recovery. It was believed that Manny Pina and Vogt would share time at catcher, but with Vogt out for potentially the […]

Oliver Drake Added to Indians 25-Man Roster

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Oliver Drake has been added to the 25-man roster on Tuesday. The Indians optioned righty Alexi Ogando to Triple-A in order to make room for Drake on the active roster. Drake allowed nine earned runs over 12 2/3 innings with the Brewers this season. He was acquired by the Indians for […]

Eric Sogard Optioned To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Eric Sogard has been optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs. After going hitless in his last 27 at-bats and only holding a .100 batting average, the Brewers have decided to send him down to Triple-A to work on the fundamentals. Nick Franklin has been called up in a corresponding move. Sogard didn't hold […]

Jordan Zimmermann Expects to Be Off Disabled List Soon

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. The Tigers are calling the injury a right shoulder impingement. However, Zimmermann believes he'll only be on the DL for minimal time. It appears that Zimmermann may only miss one start. He's pitched well during his last two outings […]

Rich Hill Activated From DL, Brock Stewart Sent Down

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill (finger) has been activated from the disabled list and pitcher Brock Stewart has been sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Hill will start Tuesday against the Diamondbacks in L.A. Hill has been dealing with a cracked fingernail over the last few weeks and often has finger issues […]

Nick Franklin Called Up From Double-A, Will Start On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Nick Franklin has been added to the 40-man roster from Double-A Biloxi and will play second base on Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. A 40-man roster spot opened after it was announced that catcher Stephen Vogt could potentially have season-ending surgery on his shoulder and was added to the 60-day disabled list, […]

Padres Emerging As Another Matt Harvey Suitor

Over the past 24 hours or so, we’ve heard sources out of the New York Mets indicate that the team is confident they will find a taker for former pitcher Matt Harvey via trade. The Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds have all been linked to […]

Adrian Beltre to Be Activated and Hit Cleanup

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) will return from the disabled list and hit fourth against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. The veteran took grounders from the hot corner earlier in the day, and it appears that it was the last check to make sure he was good to go. This will be a […]

Carlos Gonzalez Absent From Tuesday Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez (rest) will sit out of Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Angels. Noel Cuevas will take his spot in right field. Since returning from a stint on the 10-day disabled list, Gonzalez has yet to record a hit in 12 at-bats and is only hitting .213 on the season. This […]

Todd Frazier’s Hamstring Issue Isn’t New

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier is sitting on Tuesday due to a sore left hamstring, but as we learned Tuesday, this is not a new ailment for him. Frazier has been dealing with the hamstring injury for about three weeks, according to manager Mickey Callaway. While running in to field a grounder during […]

David Price Scratched From Wednesday Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price will not pitch Wednesday against the Yankees due to numbness in his hand, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Price was sent back to Boston for an MRI due to similar symptoms he had previously during a bullpen session on Monday that was halted. The Red […]

David Dahl Will Rest On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (rest) will sit on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Gerardo Parra and Dahl have been interchangeably playing left field, and Dahl will take his turn on the bench after going 2-for-5 on Sunday. Dahl is currently hitting .300 with a home run and five RBI, however, the Rockies outfield […]

Jacob deGrom Expected To Pitch Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is now fully expected to pitch on Sunday in Philadelphia against the Phillies. deGrom threw two innings in a simulated game on Tuesday and it “went really well,” according to manager Mickey Callaway, adding “everything went better than can be expected.” Dealing with a hyperextended right elbow, […]

DJ LeMahieu Activated Off DL, Will Play Tuesday

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu (hamstring) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list and will enter back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels. In a corresponding move, Pat Valaika has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. Upon returning to the lineup, he will take his everyday second base position back […]

Corey Knebel Looking To Return Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel (hamstring) is done with his minor league assignment and has now joined the Brewers in Milwaukee. While Knebel most likely won't be activated from the disabled list Tuesday, Wednesday is certainly looking like a possibility. There is a very likely chance whoever pitches Tuesday will get sent down to Triple-A […]

Jason Heyward Placed On Seven-Day DL For Concussion

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward was placed on the seven-day disabled list on Tuesday with a concussion. Heyward hit his head on the fence at Busch Stadium going after Dexter Fowler's walk-off home run. This is a blow to the Chicago Cubs as far as defense is concerned, but his atrocious hitting streak has continued […]

Kyle Seager Lacking Production Against Right-Handers

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager has been solid this season, hitting .290 with runners in scoring position this season with 16 runs driven in. Seager is a traditional slow starter, as evidenced by his .403 slugging percentage heading into Tuesday night's action. Seager usually begins to turn it on during the month of May […]

Willson Contreras Getting The Night Off After Recent Struggles

Chicago Cubs catcher/outfielder Willson Contreras is going to get a chance to rest Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Contreras has been struggling lately. He is a mere 7-for-44 with two RBI in the last 15 days. He only has a .230 average for the entire season with eight RBI. Victor Caratini will take over the […]