Kyle Schwarber Gets Three Hits Versus Pirates On Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber was the lone bright spot for the Cubs Thursday afternoon. The outfielder hit his third home run of the year and also picked up a single and double to finish 3-for-4. Schwarber has been hit or miss early on, but given his power potential, he should be owned in all […]

Aaron Hicks Activated From 10-Day Disabled List

The New York Yankees have activated outfielder Aaron Hicks (intercostal) from the 10-day disabled list. Hicks was sidelined with an intercostal strain and will be pushed right back into the lineup as the team’s designated hitter Thursday. Hicks provides good pop with his bat and will likely hit in the middle of the Yankees order, giving […]

Giants Option Andrew Suarez, Promote Derek Law

The San Francisco Giants continue to shake up their pitching staff, this time demoting starting pitcher Andrew Suarez and promoting relief pitcher Derek Law. Suarez pitched well in his big league debut Wednesday and is likely to get more opportunities as the season goes on. Law has a career 3.31 ERA in his two-year career, […]

Giants Confident Johnny Cueto Will Make Start Tuesday

Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the San Francisco Giants are confident that starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (ankle) will be available to start Tuesday. Cueto landed on the 10-day disabled list earlier in the week after he hurt his ankle working out. Cueto is off to a nice start with a 0.69 […]

Elvis Andrus Avoids Surgery

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus will not need surgery to recover from a fractured right elbow suffered on a hit by pitch by Angels reliever Kenyon Middleton on Wednesday. The veteran is expected to miss six to eight weeks while on the mend. This is great news for the former All-Star, as surgery would have […]

Travis d’Arnaud Undecided On Tommy John Surgery

As reported Wednesday, New York Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud (elbow) has a partially torn UCL, meaning Tommy John surgery is on the table. Of course, that would end d’Arnaud’s season in what would be yet another tragic injury for the former top catching prospect. d’Arnaud, though, remains undecided about what his next move is. At […]

Ian Kinsler Activated From the DL

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler (groin) has been activated from the disabled list and is starting on Thursday. He is leading off and playing second base. Kinsler has only played in one game so far this season, but is back and ready to resume his spot atop the Angels loaded lineup. He is […]

Andrew Toles Is Dominating Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles is doing everything he can to get called up from Triple-A. On Wednesday, Toles went 4-for-6 with two runs, five RBI and his fourth double of the young year. He stole his first base as well and is now slashing .391/.440/.565 on the season. While it was surprising that […]

David Price Still In Line To Make Scheduled Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (hand) had a successful throwing session in the outfield Thursday. According to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, the team will discuss with Price the possibility of him making his scheduled start on Monday. Manager Alex Cora stated there is a chance Price makes the start, and Wednesday's issue […]

Yadier Molina Back in the Lineup on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is back in the starting lineup on Thursday, batting sixth. Molina served his one-game suspension on Wednesday on what was to be a scheduled day off anyway. Molina is off to a decent start this season, slashing .256/.267/.488 through 43 at bats. He's a solid fantasy catcher in NL-only […]

Walker Buehler Cruises In Second Minor League Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers top pitching prospect Walker Buehler continued to show why he's ready for his call-up on Wednesday, pitching five innings of one-run baseball for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. He gave up four hits, struck out six and walked only one batter. Unfortunately for him, the major league ball club is currently sputtering […]

Brandon Finnegan Expected To Start Saturday

Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price told reporters on Thursday that left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is likely to get the start on Saturday. Finnegan has been on the disabled list since the beginning of the season after suffering a strained biceps during the spring. He will take the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals. Finnegan has […]

Ryan Zimmerman, Matt Adams, Matt Wieters Starting For Nationals

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman is back at first and batting cleanup against Rockies starter Chad Bettis on Thursday. Backup first baseman and outfielder Matt Adams will start in left field and bat fifth. And Matt Wieters will make his first start since returning from an oblique injury behind the plate and bat seventh. […]

Yovani Gallardo Clears Waivers, Will Become A Free Agent

Former Cincinnati Reds right-hander Yovani Gallardo cleared waivers on Thursday and refused an outright assignment. As a result, Gallardo will now become a free agent, free to sign anywhere he chooses. The Reds designated Gallardo for assignment on Tuesday after he appeared in just three games as a reliever, allowing eight runs in 2 1/3 […]

Joey Votto Out Of Lineup Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds will give star first baseman Joey Votto a day off on Thursday as they conclude their series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Adam Duvall is starting at first base and is batting fourth. This is a rare day off for Votto, who played in all 162 games during the 2017 season. There's nothing […]

Sam Tuivailala Placed on the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a left knee strain. He'd pitched four innings so far this season, allowing two runs. In a corresponding move, Mike Mayers was called up to take Tuivailala's place as a middle reliever.

Cardinals Call Up Mike Mayers from Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals called up relief pitcher Mike Mayers from Triple-A Memphis. Mayers was just sent down a couple of days ago but was eligible to be recalled because St. Louis had to place Sam Tuivailala (knee) on the disabled list. Mayers made the team out of Spring Training and should continue to pitch […]

David Price Throwing After Short-Outing Scare

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (hand) is throwing in the outfield, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Price was pulled from his start on Wednesday after allowing four runs in one inning because of feeling sensations in his left hand. He was scheduled to be the starter on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles, but […]

Jonathan Lucroy Snaps Hitless Streak

Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy had gone nine at-bats without a base hit before a huge night at the dish in Wednesday's 16-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lucroy went 3-for-5 from the plate with a double, while also scoring two runs. Oakland's newcomer still is seeking his first home run in green and […]

Yasmani Grandal Hits Second Home Run Of Possible Breakout Season

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal continued his hot hitting on Wednesday night, slugging his second home run of the season. He went 3-for-4 with two RBI. In 32 at-bats, he's slashing .375/.444/.625 and could be in the midst of a breakout. He's always been one of the hardest hitting catchers (65 HRs over the […]

Shohei Ohtani Wants to Play More

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani wants to play more. So far, Ohtani has started two games on the mound and been the designated hitter five times through the team's first 13 games. While manager Mike Scioscia has repeatedly said the team will err on the side of caution with Ohtani, […]

Welington Castillo Remains Sidelined On Thursday

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo (knee) remains sidelined Thursday evening. It will be his second straight game missed with a sore right knee. Omar Narvaez will once again be behind the plate and will bat eighth. Castillo remains day-to-day.

Joe Musgrove Has No Timetable for Return

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder), currently on the 10-day disabled list, has no timetable to return to the mound. Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Musgrove has thrown from 75 feet twice this week, but the team isn't sure when he'll return yet. The right-hander hasn't pitched in nearly two weeks due […]

Jurickson Profar to Get Plenty of Playing Time

Texas Rangers former top prospect Jurickson Profar is the primary beneficiary from a playing-time perspective of recent injuries to starters Rougned Odor and Elvis Andrus. Profar is expected to be the primary shortstop in Andrus' absence and will for the first time in his career receive consistent playing time at a consistent position. Coaches have […]

Matt Kemp Continues Hot Hitting

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp went 3-for-5 in Wednesday's embarrassing 16-6 loss to the Athletics. Kemp hit a double and is now slashing .355/.412/.548 on the year. He's one of the few Dodgers that's hitting, though he's only hit one home run and there's usually no one on base in front of him. Still, […]

Dan Straily To Pitch In Minor League Game Friday

Starting pitcher Dan Straily (arm) will begin a rehab assignment with the Miami Marlins Single-A ball club on Friday, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Straily hasn't pitched since the second week of March thanks to inflammation in his pitching arm. Getting Straily back will be huge for the Marlins, who are desperate for some good pitching […]

Alex Wood Is Dominated By Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Alex Wood continued his troubling start to the 2018 season on Wednesday by getting shellacked by the Athletics. Wood gave up seven earned runs on seven hits in just 3 2/3 innings. He did manage to strike out five and walk none. In his first two starts over 14 innings, Wood […]

Jarlin Garcia Throws Six No-Hit Innings In No-Decision

Miami Marlins reliever turned starter Jarlin Garcia was masterful in Wednesday's no-decision, throwing six no-hit innings before being pulled by skipper Don Mattingly. Garcia, who began the season out of the bullpen, shut down the New York Mets for six hitless innings while striking out three, but didn't have enough gas in the tank to […]

Anthony Rizzo Hits In Batting Cage Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) hit in the batting cage Thursday. Rizzo has been sidelined with back tightness, but the hope is that he will be able to return Monday when he is first eligible to come back. Utilityman Ben Zobrist and backup catcher Victor Caratini continue to see time at first base […]

Chris Volstad Promoted By White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have promoted pitcher Chris Volstad to the big league roster. Volstad, 31, is a career journeyman and holds a career 4.92 ERA over 725 innings. He can be avoided in all formats.