Tony Barnette May Return Friday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tony Barnette threw live batting practice on Tuesday and assuming he has no setbacks, he could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Barnette could represent a boost to a bullpen that has struggled to start the season. With closer Keone Kela recently blowing […]

Rich Hill Throws Simulated Game Tuesday, Will Start Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill (finger) threw a simulated game on Tuesday without incident and says he will start next Monday in Arizona. Hill was placed on the disabled list due to a cracked fingernail, so his injury was never serious. Given how mediocre his outings had been, he was likely given the time […]

Jonathan Schoop Able To Do a Bit of Everything on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop (oblique) was able to hit off of a tee, take ground balls and throw prior to the team's scheduled game on Tuesday. Schoop is dealing with an oblique strain that has sidelined him since April 14. Prior to going down with his injury, Schoop was hitting .230 with one home […]

Zach Britton Throws Bullpen off of Regular Mound Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) threw a full bullpen session off a regular mound prior to the team's scheduled game with the Rays. Britton is working his way back from an Achilles injury and is still not expected back until late May at the earliest. However, Britton is clearly ramping up his workouts and perhaps […]

Jacob Nottingham Sent Back Down To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jacob Nottingham has been sent back down to Triple-A Colorado Springs after Manny Pina (calf) has been activated off the disabled list. In seven plate appearances, Nottingham failed to register his first MLB hit, however, he earned two walks in his MLB debut. He still has a lot to learn and will […]

Tim Beckham Undergoes MRI for Groin Injury on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham underwent an MRI on Tuesday for a nagging groin injury. Beckham injured the groin in spring training before injuring it again on Monday against the Indians. While there has been no word on what Beckham's MRI revealed, there's a good chance he ends up on the disabled list. If […]

Austin Barnes Starts Behind The Plate Tuesday, Kyle Farmer At Third

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes will get the start on Tuesday against lefty Dillon Peters and the Marlins and bat sixth. Kyle Farmer will start at third and bat eighth. Barnes is 4-for-12 against lefties this year and even though Yasmani Grandal is the team's best hitter, he needs a day off from time […]

Manny Pina Back In Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina (calf) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. After running the bases on Sunday and resting up on Monday, it looks like he's ready to return the lineup. Due to this move, Jacob Nottingham has been sent back down to Triple-A Colorado Springs and will […]

Joe Musgrove Scheduled to Make Simulated Start on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) is scheduled to make a simulated start on Wednesday. The hope is that if he doesn't have a setback, he could head out on his rehab assignment soon. Musgrove has missed all of the 2018 season with a shoulder injury. Acquired from the Astros in the Gerrit Cole deal, […]

Walker Buehler Sent Back To Minors, Will Likely Return This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers starter and top pitching prospect Walker Buehler has been sent to the High-A affiliate Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Tuesday, one day after making his major league starting debut against the Marlins. The Dodgers need the bench spot, and Daniel Hudson has been called up to take his place. Buehler won't do anything […]

Orlando Arcia Sitting with Stomach Bug Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is sitting out of Tuesday's game with a stomach bug. Originally it was thought that Arcia was still dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him out of the past few games. It turns out that his injury is much more minor and Arcia should […]

Three Cardinals Relievers to Begin Rehab Assignments Soon

Three injured St. Louis Cardinals relief pitchers will begin rehab assignments soon, according to general manager Michael Girsch. Sam Tuivailala (knee) will begin his assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Memphis. Ryan Sherriff (toe) will start his rehab later this week and veteran lefty Brett Cecil (shoulder) has already reported to Single-A Palm Beach to begin […]

Miguel Gonzalez Not Ready to Return From DL When First Eligible

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) says he doesn't expect to return from the disabled list when first eligible. Gonzalez is suffering from shoulder inflammation and felt it tense up during his last start. Gonzalez was eligible to return next Tuesday during the White Sox's game against the Cardinals. Gonzalez has been atrocious in […]

Tommy Pham Returns to Lineup on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham has returned to the lineup after missing a few games with a groin injury. He's starting in center and batting second as the Cardinals take on the Mets and starter Zack Wheeler on Tuesday. Pham was hitting .318 with two home runs, five RBI and five stolen bases prior […]

J.P. Crawford Sitting on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford is sitting due to rest on Tuesday and is not in the lineup. He's being replaced by veteran Pedro Florimon at short. Manager Gabe Kapler decided to sit most of his lefties Tuesday as they face Diamondbacks southpaw Robbie Ray. Crawford is hitting .185 with two home runs, six RBI […]

Odubel Herrera Absent from Phillies Lineup on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera is getting the day off on Tuesday as manager Gabe Kapler looks to fill his lineup with righties against left-handed Robbie Ray. Herrera is being replaced in center by Aaron Altherr, who will bat fifth. Herrera has been solid to start the year with a monstrous .329 batting average […]

Christian Villanueva Out Again

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (hamstring) is out again Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Villanueva was a late scratch on Monday, so Tuesday's absence is a surprise. He should be able to pinch hit. Villanueva's injury comes at an unfortunate time during his visit to Coors Field against left-handed starter Kyle Freeland. Villanueva […]

Orlando Arcia Sitting with Ankle Injury on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is sitting on Tuesday with an ankle injury. Eric Sogard is taking his place at short and batting ninth against the Royals. There's no word on how serious the injury is, however, he suffered the sprain on Friday and hasn't been able to play since. Arcia is hitting just .217 […]

Eric Hosmer Placed On Medical Leave

The San Diego Padres placed first baseman Eric Hosmer on family medical leave Tuesday. He is eligible to return before Friday's series against the New York Mets. In corresponding moves, the Padres purchased the contract of starter Eric Lauer, who will make his major league debut Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Additionally, reliever Buddy Baumann […]

Rafael Bautista And Adrian Sanchez Called Up, Matt Reynolds Sent Down

Washington Nationals outfielder Rafael Bautista and infielder Adrian Sanchez have been called up from Triple-A Syracuse, and infielder Matt Reynolds has been sent down. Relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (elbow) was placed on the 10-day disabled list in a corresponding move. Bautista was recently named the International League Player of the Week and batted .429 with a […]

Kevin Quackenbush Designated For Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds have designated right-hander Kevin Quackenbush for assignment and activated right-hander Kevin Shackelford from the disabled list. Quackenbush won a spot in the team's bullpen out of spring training but didn't fare well in the regular season, posting an 11.00 ERA in 10 appearances with the Reds. Shackelford was sidelined with a forearm […]

Jason Vargas To Make Debut On Saturday

We already knew that New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (hand) would make his debut as a Metropolitan over the weekend, but now we know the exact day (Saturday). Vargas has been out since near the end of spring training after suffering a fracture in his non-throwing right hand. He was hit on a comebacker […]

Devin Mesoraco Scratched With Neck Stiffness

Cincinnati Reds backup catcher Devin Mesoraco has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup with neck stiffness. He was originally slated to play catcher and bat sixth. He will be replaced by normal starter Tucker Barnhart, who will take the same spot in the lineup. Mesoraco shouldn't be out long and can be considered day-to-day for now. […]

Josh Donaldson Nearing Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has been on the disabled list since April 13 (retroactive to April 11) due to inflammation in his right shoulder. He’s nearing his way back, however, and manager John Gibbons told the media on Tuesday that Donaldson could get into rehab games by the end of this week. […]

Rays And Orioles Postponed Tuesday

Tuesday’s game between the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays has been postponed due to bad weather. The game will be made up as a doubleheader on May 12. Make sure to adjust your lineups accordingly.

Jedd Gyorko Out of the Lineup for Tuesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Matt Carpenter will slide over to third base, with Kolten Wong getting the start at second. Gyorko is off to a great start this season, hitting .545/.647/.636 through his first seven games. He spent […]

Matt Carpenter Moves Up in the Lineup on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter is batting first and playing third base in Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Kolten Wong is starting at second, with Jedd Gyorko getting the day off. Carpenter is off to a slow start to the season, slashing just .174/.322/.319 in his first 20 games. He's spent most […]

Joe Mauer Getting Day Off Tuesday

Minnestoa Twins first baseman Joe Mauer will get the day off on Tuesday as his team gets ready to take on the New York Yankees. It looks like a standard day off for Mauer, as his team will take their cuts against southpaw starter CC Sabathia. Logan Morrison, who was moved down to seventh in […]

George Springer Struggling Early Against Right-Handers

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer heads into the final week of April looking to get his season clicking. After a slow start to begin the year, he has come on lately and takes a six-game hitting streak heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Angels. Part of the reason for Springer's less than stellar numbers […]

Evan Gattis Not In Lineup Tuesday Amidst Slump

Houston Astros catcher/designated hitter Evan Gattis is mired in a 9-for-58 (.155) slump heading into the final week of April. Gattis put together a few productive games straight out of the gate to start the season but has struggled ever since. He is now hitting only .205 for the season and has only two extra-base […]