Michael Pineda Still Working On Rehab

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda (elbow) made an appearance at Target Field on Monday as he continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery. Pineda was in Minnesota to work on his conditioning with the other pitchers after he took two weeks off from throwing. Pineda has an outside chance at being ready to pitch by […]

Scooter Gennett Goes For MRI On Shoulder

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett went for an MRI on his tender right shoulder on Monday. He is still waiting for the results, but in the meantime, Gennett won't play the field anytime soon as he won't be allowed to throw for at least a few more days. Gennett served as the team's designated […]

Byron Buxton Has Not Tested Toe

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) has not resumed running yet after he fractured his left big toe after fouling off a pitch during a rehab game eight days ago. The injury is disappointing, as it put Buxton's comeback from migraines on hold. For now, Buxton can be considered day-to-day as he tries to work […]

Jesus Sucre With Good X-Ray News Monday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jesus Sucre had his X-rays on his left forearm come back negative. He feared it was a break. Sucre is batting .281 on the season and shares the catching duties with Wilson Ramos. Ramos is working his way back from groin problems, so Sucre started Monday. His value partially depends on […]

Wilson Ramos Feeling Better

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos continues to rehab from his groin injury. The tightness eased in his right side and now he will see how it feels in his left side on Tuesday. His 2015 season was a success, as he hit 22 home runs with 80 runs batted in and a .307 batting […]

Brad Miller With A HR Versus The Tigers Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller hit a ninth-inning home run versus Detroit Monday. It would end up being the game-winning run. It was his second HR of the season. It has been noted previously that Miller could play some second base on certain occasions if the Rays want to get both C.J. Cron […]

C.J. Cron With A HR Monday Versus The Tigers

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron hit a home run Monday versus Detroit. It broke up a scoreless tie in the ninth inning. It was his seventh HR of the season and moved his RBI total to 19. Cron has tempting power, as he has hit 16 home runs in each of the past […]

Jose Alvarado With A Save Monday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvardo earned his first career save versus the Tigers Monday. He came in with the bases loaded and a 3-0 lead. Alvardo would give up a hit to make it 3-2 but would close out the game. He closed because Alex Colome has pitched three of the past four […]

Jake Faria With Eight Scoreless Innings Monday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria went eight scoreless innings Monday versus the Tigers. He would allow four baserunners while striking out six to earn the win. In Faria's 86 2/3 innings in the majors during 2017, he struck out 84 batters while issuing only 31 walks. Perhaps the biggest concern is that he […]

Brandon Kintzler Earns First Save Of 2018

Washington Nationals reliever Brandon Kintzler earned his first save of the season in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Pirates. Regular closer Sean Doolittle had pitched three days in a row and was unavailable. The save actually marked the third day in a row that Kintzler himself had been used. Kintzler now has 15 appearances on […]

Tanner Roark Wins Versus Pirates

Washington Nationals starter Tanner Roark handled the Pittsburgh Pirates easily on Monday night, throwing seven innings of two-run baseball. He ended the night with six hits, four strikeouts and two walks, while throwing 64 of his 105 pitches for strikes. The two runs came on Pirates' starter Jameson Taillon's RBI double in the sixth and […]

Martin Perez Has No Timetable For Return

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez has inflammation in his right arm. The left-handed pitcher has been placed on the 10-day disabled list and will receive "treatment and rest." The Rangers have not put a timetable on his return. Perez injured his elbow after falling when startled by a bull on his ranch in Venezuela, […]

Tim Lincecum Heads To Extended Spring Training

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tim Lincecum (blister) will start pitching in extended spring training games this weekend. This does not count as Lincecum beginning a rehab assignment and the Rangers can take their time with him. Lincecum was placed on the 60-day disabled list earlier in the season and is therefore unable to be activated […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues To Rake Double-A Pitching

Toronto Blue Jays third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. picked up two more hits on Monday in four at-bats Monday for Double-A New Hampshire. Vlad Jr. also hustled out his first triple on the 2018 campaign. Guerrero is one of the best prospects in the game and has now hit safely in nine of his […]

Monte Harrison Starting To Heat Up

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Monte Harrison is beginning to show why he is the club's No. 1 prospect. Harrison was one of the main pieces that the club received back for outfielder Christian Yelich this past offseason. Harrison got off to a slow start but has now hit safely in nine of his last 10 […]

Yusniel Diaz Picks Up Two Hits Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz went 2-for-4 with two RBI Monday for Double-A Tulsa. Diaz raised his batting average to .412 with the strong performance and now owns a 1.206 OPS. Diaz was signed out of Cuba in 2015, as the club gave him a $15.5 million signing bonus. The 21-year-old has hit […]

Zack Collins Starting To Heat Up

Chicago White Sox catching prospect Zack Collins extended his hitting streak to seven games on Monday. The former first-round pick was off to a slow start for Double-A Birmingham but is now heating up. He finished Monday 2-for-5 with two runs scored. Collins is still sitting at a .206 batting average. Collins provides plus power […]

Austin Hedges Leaves With Elbow Tendinitis

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges left Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants with elbow tendinitis. Hedges was replaced by catcher A.J. Ellis in the second inning after striking out in his only at-bat. Hedges has struggled this year, slashing .173/.235/.293 with two home runs. An update on his status should be provided after […]

Dustin Fowler Picks Up Four Hits Monday

Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Dustin Fowler went 4-for-5 with a double, triple and two RBI on Monday for Triple-A Nashville. Fowler was one of the big pieces that the Athletics received for Sonny Gray at the trade deadline last year, but he missed much of the 2017 campaign with a knee injury. Fowler can hit […]

Kyle Tucker Drives In Three Runs Monday

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker went 3-for-4 with two runs, three RBI and a walk on Monday. Tucker remains one of the better offensive prospects in the game and has plus power that should translate to the big leagues. The Astros currently don't have a spot for Tucker in their everyday lineup and until […]

Austin Meadows Continues To Perform Well

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Austin Meadows continues to hit for Triple-A Indianapolis. Meadows went 1-for-3 on Monday with two runs and two walks. Meadows was once the team's top prospect, but injuries have slowed down his arrival. Meadows is more of a contact hitter than power hitter and has six doubles on the young season […]

Christin Stewart Hits Fourth Home Run

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart hit his fourth home run of the season for Triple-A Toledo Monday evening. Stewart finished the game 2-for-2 with two runs, three RBI and a walk. Stewart is off to a strong start with a .311 batting average and .972 OPS. The Tigers have no reason to bring up […]

Jake Arrieta Roughed Up In Miami

After a couple of brilliant starts seemed to settle him into his familiar groove, Philadelphia Phillies starter Jake Arrieta was knocked around by the Marlins on Monday. The former Cy Young winner failed to get out of the fourth frame, tossing just 3 2/3 innings and surrendering six runs on eight hits and two walks. […]

Jorge Alfaro Picks Up Another Home Run In Defeat

Despite the fact that the Philadelphia Phillies fell 8-6 to the Miami Marlins in Florida Monday night, their prized young catcher showed more signs of life at the plate. After a horrid start to the season, Jorge Alfaro once again showed up, recording two hits, including a two-run home run in the second inning that […]

Phillies Place Victor Arano On DL, Recall Zac Curtis

The Philadelphia Phillies placed pitcher Victor Arano (shoulder) on the disabled list with a right rotator cuff strain on Sunday, replacing him by recalling reliever Zac Curtis on Monday. The 23-year-old Arano had been one of the best arms out of the Phillies bullpen, posting a 0.75 ERA through 10 appearances this year. Last season, […]

Adbert Alzolay Allows One Hit Monday

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay was lights out Monday evening for Triple-A Iowa. Alzolay went seven innings in which he allowed just one hit on two walks and six strikeouts. Alzolay now sports a cool 2.12 ERA over his first three starts. Alzolay is the Cubs top pitching prospect and has a chance to […]

Mark Leiter Throws Live BP

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Mark Leiter (forearm) took another step towards returning on Monday as he tossed live batting practice. The 27-year-old threw 20 pitches, getting in all of his pitches during the brief performance. Leiter had previously been throwing bullpen sessions, with live batters being the next logical step in his rehab process. He’s been […]

Sonny Gray Outdueled In Houston

The New York Yankees began a four-game set against the Houston Astros Monday night in a rematch of last season’s ALCS. On the mound was Sonny Gray, the former Cy Young finalist who has struggled the first month of the season. The outing might have been his best of the season to date, as he […]

Corey Dickerson Goes Yard in Monday's Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run on Monday in a loss against the Washington Nationals. Choking up on a 3-2 pitch, Dickerson blasted the home run to the upper deck of Nationals Park to cut the deficit to 3-2, which would be the final score. The homer was Dickerson's […]

Jameson Taillon Bounces Back But Takes Loss on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon turned in a quality start against the Washington Nationals on Monday but still took his third straight loss. The right-hander went six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five, including a pair of punchouts against Bryce Harper. Despite the outcome, the start […]