Jerad Eickhoff Tossing Bullpen Session Wednesday

Still out since spring training with a right lat strain, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Jerad Eickhoff will toss a bullpen session Wednesday before the Phillies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 27-year-old, who suffered a setback last year after a 2016 season that saw him become the club’s most reliable starter, was estimated to be out […]

Mark Leiter Throwing Bullpen Session

After suffering a mild flexor strain midway through March, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Mark Leiter (forearm) has been out. On Wednesday, however, the 27-year-old will toss his second bullpen session since he resumed throwing last week. Leiter spent his rookie season last year splitting time between reliever and starting pitcher, enjoying some brief success in each role. […]

Justin Verlander Shuts Down Angels

Houston Astros Justin Verlander tossed seven innings of two-run baseball, defeating the Angels 5-2 Wednesday. Verlander struck out nine through 97 pitches, walked none and allowed only four hits. Verlander improved to 4-0 and dropped his ERA to an impressive 1.36. The veteran right-hander has found the fountain of youth in Houston and now is […]

Pat Neshek Tossing A Bullpen Session On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star reliever Pat Neshek, who has been out since last month with a right shoulder strain, will toss a bullpen session on Friday as he inches closer towards a return to the mound. The veteran, who was traded out of Philadelphia last season before signing a new deal to return, was arguably the […]

Jesus Aguilar Slots In At First Base For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar will play at first base on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. After it was announced that Eric Thames had suffered a UCL tear in his thumb, this now most likely gives Aguilar the everyday spot at first base with Ryan Braun also seeing some starts there as well. […]

Stephen Vogt is Headed to Extended Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) will head to extended spring training on Wednesday. He is reportedly on his way to Arizona and he could be cleared for a minor league rehab assignment next week. Vogt has been sidelined since spring training due to a right shoulder strain. He will likely need roughly 30 at-bats […]

Orlando Arcia Back In Lineup Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia (stomach) is back in the lineup on Wednesday to face off against the Kansas City Royals. Arcia was originally sidelined for an ankle injury, and then he suffered from a stomach bug that kept him out of Tuesday's game against the Royals as well. It looks like Arcia is back […]

Ian Kennedy Expects To Make His Next Start

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy had an early exit Tuesday night due to a line drive off his heel, and he's currently in a walking boot for one to two days. However, he reportedly told Jeffrey Flanagan of the MLB.com that he expects to make his next start on Sunday. He reported that […]

Nick Tropeano Roughed Up Again

Los Angeles Angels starter Nick Tropeano had a rough start on Wednesday, giving up four runs on four hits and three walks in just 5 1/3 innings. He added six strikeouts at least. Tropeano had an excellent first start of the year but has followed that up with two duds, and looks more like a […]

Logan Forsythe Stops Throwing Program

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Logan Forsythe (shoulder) has stopped his throwing program because of his continued shoulder inflammation. He hopes to resume throwing this Friday. Forsythe has been battling shoulder issues since spring training and started the season playing through the pain. His absence, along with that of Justin Turner, has created an infield carousel […]

Yasiel Puig Sits Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is sitting out Wednesday's late afternoon contest against the Marlins, and Matt Kemp will take his place in right field. Joc Pederson will get the start in left field and bat sixth. Manager Dave Roberts had mentioned earlier in the week that he was looking to give Pederson more […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Start at Third; Drew Robinson In at Second

With Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) hitting the disabled list officially, the Rangers will use infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa at the hot corner against the A's in his absence. Fellow rookie Drew Robinson will slot in at second on Wednesday. Texas can't get anything to go right on the injury front in 2018 and with Joey […]

Bradley Zimmer Gets Wednesday Off

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Rajai Davis is starting in center field and batting ninth instead. Zimmer missed a game with a sprained ankle earlier in the week, so this might be to give him another day to rest. He's been struggling […]

Rangers Place Adrian Beltre On DL, Activate Doug Fister

The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain. Outfielder Ryan Rua was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock, and starting pitcher Doug Fister (hip) was activated from the DL in order to start against the A's. Reliever Matt Bush was also optioned to the […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Out, Wilmer Flores In On Wednesday

New York Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera, arguably the team’s best hitter thus far in 2018, is getting the night off against the St. Louis Cardinals and starting pitcher Michael Wacha. Cabrera is on a five-game hitting streak, though he only picked up one hit during Tuesday’s 6-5 win over the Red Birds – a […]

Curtis Granderson, Devon Travis Out of Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson and second baseman Devon Travis are both out of the lineup for Wednesday’s game against starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez and the Boston Red Sox. Travis returned to the lineup on Sunday after missing a few games with a sore foot, but has continued to struggle with a 1-for-7 line […]

Ryon Healy Expected Back By End Of The Week

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup this weekend in Cleveland, per MLB.com. Healy has been on the disabled list since April 7 with a sprained ankle and appears ready to return after going 5-for-15 during his rehab stint at Triple-A. Healy has four runs driven in this season […]

Tim Beckham Placed On DL

The Baltimore Orioles placed third baseman Tim Beckham (groin) on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 24) with a left groin strain on Wednesday. Infielder Jace Peterson was added to the 25-man roster in a corresponding move. After breaking out last season, Beckham was off to a rough start, hitting just .179 with a […]

Eric Thames Going On DL With Torn Thumb Ligament

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) will be placed on the disabled list after an MRI exam showed a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. It's a serious injury that will require surgery and keep the slugging left-hander out for at least two months. Pitcher Brandon Woodruff was recalled from Triple-A Colorado […]

Roldani Baldwin To Head To Salem On Thursday

Boston Red Sox catching prospect Roldani Baldwin (thumb) is scheduled to join High-A Salem on Thursday, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Baldwin suffered a broken right thumb on a hit by pitch in spring training. Baldwin had an offensive outburst in 2017 at Greenville, hitting .273 with 14 homers, 35 doubles, one […]

Giants Place Chris Stratton On Paternity Leave

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Chris Stratton has been placed on paternity leave. Manager Bruce Bochy said Stratton is expected back Saturday to start versus the Dodgers. Stratton has been off to a good start with a 2.32 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 31 innings. The Giants called up relief pitcher Roberto Gomez to take […]

Kris Bryant Remains Out On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (head) remains out Wednesday. Bryant was hit in the head by German Marquez on Sunday and hasn’t played since. Bryant remains day-to-day and will be replaced by Tommy La Stella, who will bat fifth. La Stella can be avoided in all formats. Bryant should be back sometime this weekend.

Nick Ahmed Not Playing Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed will be out of the lineup on Wedneday against the Phillies. After a strong start to the season, Ahmed has slowed considerably at the plate, collecting just three hits in his last 10 games. Despite his offensive shortcomings, Ahmed rarely gets a day off due to his excellent defense. While […]

Jose Abreu Exits Early With The Flu On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (flu) exited Wednesday’s game versus the Seattle Mariners early with flu-like symptoms. Abreu was replaced by Matt Davidson. Abreu is day-to-day and it is unknown if he will play Thursday versus the Royals.

Alex Avila Not Starting On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. It comes one day after his best game of the season where he had three hits, including a home run. Avila has not had a great season, but hopefully his performance Tuesday is a step in the right direction. […]

Mac Williamson Scratched Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (neck) has been scratched from the lineup Wednesday due to neck stiffness after he crashed into the outfield wall Tuesday. Outfielder Austin Jackson will now start in center field against Nationals starter Max Scherzer. Williamson has done nothing but hit since being called up last week, going 6-for-19 with […]

Xander Bogaerts Likely To Return On Friday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) is expected to rejoin the Red Sox on Friday, per manager Alex Cora. Cora also stated Bogaerts will go through workouts Wednesday and Thursday because his second rehab game on Wednesday was canceled due to rain. Make the adjustments to your roster so you can start him on […]

Carlos Gonzalez Progressing On DL

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez (hamstring) is making progress in his rehab from the disabled list, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. Gonzalez has been sidelined with a strained hamstring since April 19, and all current information points to him being ready to return close to when he's first eligible. With that said, the […]

Peter Alonso Is Dominating Double-A

New York Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso may have a few guys ahead of him on the depth chart, but he’s certainly making his best case to do some leapfrogging pretty soon. The 23-year-old is dominating Double-A Binghamton, slashing .357/.456/.625 with three home runs, six doubles, and 10 RBI through 16 games thus far. […]

Ryan Zimmerman Sits Wednesday, Andrew Stephenson Starts In Left Field

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman is not in Wednesday's starting lineup. Matt Adams will play first and bat cleanup in his place. Andrew Stevenson will play in left field and is batting sixth. It's not surprising to see Zimmerman sitting a day game after a night game. Adams hits righties well, so he's a […]