Chris Volstad To Start Tuesday For White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have announced that pitcher Chris Volstad will start Tuesday versus the Seattle Mariners. Volstad has pitched exclusively out of the bullpen this year, but has plenty of starting experience under his belt. Volstad has a 4.70 ERA in 7 2/3 innings this year. He can be avoided in all formats.

Brandon Drury Playing Rehab Game This Week

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury (migraines) could be returning soon, as he’s set to begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has been out for over two weeks after exiting a game with migraines. Afterwards, he revealed his lengthy battle with blurred vision, a scary admission that had […]

Clint Frazier Plays Extended Spring Game

The New York Yankees announced last week that recovering outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion) would see game action soon, and so he did Monday in Tampa. The 23-year-old played five innings in an extended spring training game, getting five plate appearances before exiting. Frazier has been sidelined for some time as he’s dealt with a concussion […]

Yoan Moncada Falls A Single Short Of Hitting For The Cycle Monday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada fell a single shy of the cycle Monday evening versus the Seattle Mariners. Moncada finished 3-for-5 and scored three runs. Moncada is first in the majors in average exit velocity ahead of his teammate Jose Abreu and has warmed up as the weather has warmed up. Moncada has […]

Jose Abreu Blasts Two Home Runs Monday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu blasted two home runs Monday evening. Abreu now has six home runs on season and finished 4-for-5 with three runs and three RBI. Abreu remains one of the most underrated sources of power to go along with batting average. He will look to keeping it going tomorrow versus […]

Carson Fulmer Finally Picks Up A Quality Start

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carson Fulmer put together the best start of his season on Monday night versus the Seattle Mariners. Fulmer went six innings and allowed three hits, two runs, one walk and struck out three batters. Fulmer’s leash was getting short entering tonight, but it looks like he will get another start […]

Phillies Sign Trevor Plouffe To Minor League Deal

Veteran infielder Trevor Plouffe signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies today after he was granted his release from the Texas Rangers. The 31-year-old signed with that club in February, but never reached the majors, eventually asking for his release. Plouffe, who spent his first seven seasons with the Minnesota Twins, is a […]

Nick Markakis Provides Nearly All Of Braves Offense In Loss

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis had a heck of a night on April 23 - going 3-for-4 with three RBI. It's a pity that the Atlanta bullpen coughed up so many runs late in the game as the Reds won easily, 10-4. Markakis hit his third homer of the season, a solo shot in the […]

Mike Foltynewicz Has Erratic Outing But Gets No-Decision In Loss

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz talked about slowing down his delivery during Spring Training. He might want to revisit that line of thinking since he had his worst outing of the season on April 23. The righty walked four Reds in his 4 2/3 innings and gave up two runs on three hits. One […]

Steven Wright Had Bullpen Session On Monday; Potential Rehab Start Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright felt fine after a bullpen session on Monday, according to Brendan McGair of the Pawtucket Times. Triple-A Pawtucket manager Kevin Boles stated, "We'll see how he comes in tomorrow." It is still possible that Wright gets a start on Wednesday. He only pitched 2 2/3 innings in a […]

Kevin Gausman Is Hard- Luck Loser In Duel

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman had a strong game on April 23. He went eight innings and struck out seven. The righty gave up two runs. Unfortunately, Carlos Carrasco only gave up a run in 7 1/3 innings and the O's bats were helpless against the Tribe bullpen. The start has to be encouraging […]

Tim Beckham Has Sore Achilles And Groin

The hits may still be coming for the Baltimore Orioles. Second baseman Tim Beckham, who exited the game after going 0-for-4 on April 23, has manager Buck Showalter concerned after complaining of soreness in his Achilles and groin. Zach Britton is on track to come back in June from his Achilles injury, but the team […]

Eloy Jimenez Crushes Two Home Runs Monday

Chicago White Sox top prospect Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with two home runs Monday. Both of the outfielders longballs were solo shots. Jimenez got a late start to the season with a knee issue, but isn’t missing a beat. He remains one of the best prospects in the game and should be owned in all […]

Update: Avisail Garcia Has Strained Right Hamstring

Updating an earlier report, Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia who left Monday’s game early has been diagnosed with a strained right hamstring. Garcia hurt his hamstring running to first base in the bottom of the second inning. It has not been determined if a disabled list stint will happen, but Leury Garcia and Trayce […]

Avisail Garcia Exits With Right Leg Injury On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia left in the bottom of the second inning of Monday’s game with a right leg injury. Garcia hurt his leg running to first base. Outfielder Trayce Thompson replaced Garcia. More should be known on Garcia’s status after tonight’s game. He finished 1-for-2 with a RBI.

Ervin Santana Close To Throwing Off A Mound

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) is progressing well in his rehab after having surgery on the middle finger of his pitching hand back in February. His finger has fared well in his recently started throwing program and he should be ready to progress to throwing off of a mound soon. Manager Paul Molitor said, […]

Byron Buxton Likely To Rejoin Twins By The Weekend

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (migraines) is expected to rejoin the big league club by the weekend, according to reports. Buxton has been on the disabled list for almost a week after developing a migraine when his team traveled to Puerto Rico to take on the Cleveland Indians. Buxton served as the designated hitter in […]

J.T. Riddle to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Miami Marlins shortstop J.T. Riddle is beginning his rehab assignment in High-A Jupiter on Tuesday. Riddle has been on the DL all season and essentially all offseason from August shoulder surgery. He'll take all the reps he can during his assignment. Riddle appeared in 70 games as a rookie last season, hitting .250 with three […]

Hunter Pence Takes Batting Practice on Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence was able to take batting practice Monday, just a few days after he was placed on the disabled list with a sprained thumb. While getting in BP is a good sign, there's no timetable for exactly how long Pence will be out. Prior to the injury, Pence was hitting […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative on Byron Buxton's Foot

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton had his x-rays come back negative after fouling a ball off of his foot on Sunday. Buxton is currently on a rehab assignment after experiencing migraines. Buxton was expected to return to the major league club on Wednesday but will now likely have that pushed back a few days. Buxton […]

Rich Hill to Throw Simulated Game on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill is expected to throw a simulated game on Tuesday. Hill was placed on the disabled list with a cracked fingernail last week. If Hill is able to make it through his simulated game, he could potentially return to the Dodgers' rotation over the weekend. Hill has pitched to […]

Parker Bridwell has MRI on Elbow

Los Angeles Angels starter Parker Bridwell had an MRI on his elbow on Monday. The MRI did not show any structural damage, and he was diagnosed with elbow inflammation. He will be cleared to throw when his symptoms subside. More will be known when he begins throwing, but Bridwell probably will not make another start […]

Andrelton Simmons to Return to Angels Lineup on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday after sitting on Monday with a forearm contusion. He suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch on Sunday, but the Angels expect him to be fine after his day off. Simmons has been great to start the […]

Mark Melancon To Begin Playing Catch

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) will begin playing catch on Thursday. Melancon has been sidelined all season and been a colossal bust since signing a four-year deal with the Giants prior to last season. There is currently no timetable for Melancon’s return and with Hunter Strickland holding down the fort in the ninth […]

Matt Shoemaker Begins Throwing Program

Los Angeles Angels starter Matt Shoemaker (forearm) began his throwing program on Monday in Anaheim. Shoemaker has been on the DL since April 3 with nerve irritation, but reported 'drastic improvement' about a week ago. Assuming his throwing program goes well, he could be expected back in a month or so. Deep league owners will […]

Chris Rusin To The Disabled List

Colorado Rockies middle reliever Chris Rusin is headed to the 10-day disabled list with a rib strain. Rusin told reporters he felt the pain in his final pitch on Sunday, but he doesn't think it's very serious. Its location is concerning, however, because it's close to where he suffered an oblique strain last year. Rusin […]

Dodgers Recall Walker Buehler for Monday Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled top prospect Walker Buehler for a spot start against the Marlins. Buehler, who has worked out of Los Angeles bullpen, will be making his first career MLB start. The Dodgers prospect held a 5-3 record with a 3.04 ERA and a 147/38 K/BB ratio over 34 minor league games. […]

David Dahl Starting In Cleanup Spot

With the way they stuck him in Triple-A to start the season, some might have thought the Colorado Rockies were starting to sour on outfielder David Dahl. Apparently, that's not so. Now that Carlos Gonzalez's injury made room for Dahl, the team only took one game to decide he should be their cleanup hitter. Dahl […]

Chris Volstad or Hector Santiago to Start for White Sox on Tuesday

With the White Sox needing a starter on Tuesday due to Miguel Gonzalez's injury, Chris Volstad or Hector Santiago will likely be on the bump. Volstad has appeared in four games of relief this season, pitching to a 4.70 ERA. Santiago on the other hand has pitched to a 4.26 over six relief appearances. Neither […]

Jose Bautista to be Braves Starting Third Baseman when Recalled

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, newly signed Jose Bautista is expected to be the Atlanta Braves starting third baseman when recalled from the minor leagues. Currently Ryan Flaherty is manning the hot corner, however the Braves want to use him in a more utility role. Bautista is coming off of a season in which he […]