Corey Knebel Out At Least Six Weeks

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel (hamstring) will be out at least six weeks, according to Brewers manager Craig Counsell. In Knebel's absence, it doesn't look like the Brewers are going to choose a definitive closer, but rather run a committee. Some names to look out for are Matt Albers, Josh Hader, Jacob Barnes and Jeremy Jeffress. Albers […]

Franchy Cordero to Begin Rehab Assignment at Triple-A El Paso

After a groin injury kept him from making the Padres Opening Day roster, outfielder Franchy Cordero is set to begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas Friday night. San Diego Union-Tribune writer Kevin Acee reports that Cordero will likely rejoin the Padres "before too long." Cordero offers double-digit home runs and steals […]

Giants Still Have Not Named Fifth Starter

The San Francisco Giants have yet to name their fifth starter for the 2018 season. The Giants won’t need a fifth starter until April 11 versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Giants could turn to their top pitching prospect Tyler Beede or other internal options such as Chris Heston or Albert Suarez. Regardless of who gets […]

Kurt Suzuki Back In Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (hand) is back behind the plate on Friday against the Rockies and is hitting fifth against Colorado starter German Marquez. Suzuki was hit on the hand by a pitch late last month and missed a week. He's expected to start most of the games with Tyler Flowers (oblique) out for […]

Ben Zobrist Leading Off Friday, Ian Happ To Bench

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist will hit first Friday night and play right field. Jason Heyward will shift to center field and Ian Happ will move to the bench. Zobrist has been off to a nice start, while Happ has struck out in 56 percent of his at-bats thus far after a monster spring. […]

Dodgers-Giants Game Postponed

The Friday contest between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco has been postponed due to rain. It will be made up as a doubleheader on April 28. There's no word from the Dodgers if starting pitcher Kenta Maeda will be pushed back or skipped in the rotation. Make sure to […]

Dinelson Lamet Throwing from 45 Feet

San Diego Union-Tribune writer Jeff Sanders reports that injured Padres pitcher Dinelson Lamet "threw about a dozen balls from a knee and about a dozen more from a stationary position from a distance of 45 feet" on Wednesday for his first work since injuring his elbow in the final game of Spring Training. Sanders says […]

Luke Gregerson Throws a Successful Bullpen Session

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (hamstring) threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday. Gregerson missed most of spring training due to injuries to his oblique and his hamstring. His next step will be a minor league rehab assignment and if that goes well, he should be ready to join the Cardinals bullpen at […]

Brandon Finnegan Nearing Return

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is getting close to returning to the team after opening the season on the 10-day disabled list. Finnegan threw a simulated game on Wednesday and the team had positive things to say about his performance. Manager Bryan Price stated, "(He) threw the ball really good. […]

Dan Straily To Throw Bullpen Session On Friday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily (arm) is expected to throw a bullpen session on Friday, a promising sign for Straily and the Miami Marlins, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. During the end of March, Straily resumed throwing action for the first time since feeling inflammation in his pitching arm during the second week of spring […]

Daniel Norris Will Likely Move To Triple-A

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris will most likely end up at Triple-A Toledo when Mike Fiers (back) returns from the disabled list to make his season debut on Sunday. Norris had his start skipped on Wednesday and pitched out of the bullpen on Thursday, firing 3 1/3 innings of one-hit, one-run ball while striking […]

Scott Schebler Expected To Return To Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) has been out of action since taking a pitch off his right elbow this past Sunday. According to reports, Schebler was hit on the funny bone and still is feeling tingling sensations in his fingertips. Schebler has appeared in three games this season, posting a .333 average, one homer, […]

Aledmys Diaz Likely To Return Friday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Aledmys Diaz (back) is likely to return to the lineup Friday against the Rangers after being pulled from the game Tuesday against the White Sox with back spasms. Manager John Gibbons said Diaz was available to pinch hit Thursday, but he didn't get into the game. Diaz was an All-Star with […]

Miguel Cabrera Likely To Return Saturday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hip) exited Thursday's game in the second inning after taking a tumble rounding first base. The team is calling his injury a bruised left hip flexor. Miggy stayed in the game initially but ultimately decided to come out to avoid any further injury. Cabrera is off to a hot […]

Michael Brantley in Left Field and Batting Fifth on Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley is playing left field and batting fifth in Friday's game. Brantley just came off the disabled list after rehabbing from major ankle surgery. He'll likely get more days off than a regular outfielder for the next few weeks, but he's a solid fantasy outfielder in all formats and should be […]

Kevin Siegrist Suspended by Pirates

After reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates released reliever Kevin Siegrist when he didn't make the big-league club out of spring training, The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel reports the left-hander has instead been suspended. Per his contract, Siegrist was required to report to Triple-A Indianapolis if he didn't make the 25-man roster. He refused, and the Pirates […]

Ervin Santana Hoping To Throw Next Week

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) is hoping to resume throwing some time in the next week. The veteran pitcher had surgery on his right middle finger on Feb. 6 to remove a calcium deposit and is hoping to be able to progress to throwing soon. Santana is heading to New York […]

Garrett Cooper Officially Placed On Disabled List

The Miami Marlins placed outfielder Garrett Cooper on the 10-day disabled list after he took a pitch off the wrist in the team's first series against the Cubs. Cooper, who began the season as the team's starting right fielder, is listed as Miami's No. 17 prospect. Miami's severe lack of outfield depth was a big […]

Jarlin Garcia Could Join Marlins Rotation

An already thin Miami Marlins rotation may be shaken up again as relief pitcher Jarlin Garcia could join the staff, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Garcia, who pitched primarily out of the bullpen last year, threw four strong innings of relief against the Phillies on Thursday. The team has gone with a four-man rotation for […]

Brad Boxberger Records Third Save

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger recorded his third save of the season Thursday, pitching a clean inning and striking out one against the Cardinals. This was the first appearance this season that Boxberger did not allow a walk. The former Rays closer has had a great start to the season, allowing just one hit and […]

Adam Wainwright Can't Finish the Fourth Inning in His 2018 Debut

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright lasted just 3 2/3 innings on Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks in his 2018 season debut. Wainwright was coming off the disabled list after recovering from a hamstring injury. He knocked electric rookie Jack Flaherty back to the minors, but with the Cardinals […]

Greg Holland Tosses a Perfect Inning in Single-A

St. Louis Cardinals closer Greg Holland pitched a perfect inning as a member of the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals on Thursday. He got two groundouts and a strikeout, tossing five of his seven pitches for strikes and looking sharp in the process. Holland is expected to join the big league team on Monday and will […]

Michael Brantley Activated from the Disabled List on Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) was activated from the disabled list on Thursday. To make room on the roster, Tyler Naquin was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Brantley had major surgery to repair the ligaments in his ankle, and while he did get some playing time in the Cactus League, the team determined he wasn't […]

Tyler Naquin Optioned to Triple-A on Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. In a corresponding move, Michael Brantley (ankle) was activated from the disabled list. Naquin had two hits in 12 at-bats this season, including a home run. He'll get consistent playing time in Triple-A and will likely be the first player back up as soon as Cleveland […]

Robbie Ray Picks Up Second Win

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray moved to 2-0 with a win over the Cardinals on Thursday. Ray went six innings, giving up two hits and five walks while striking out five. His velocity was up from his last start but his control continues to elude him, as he's now walked eight batters in two […]

Brandon Finnegan's Simulated Game Goes Well

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) successfully completed a simulated game on Thursday, according to team manager Bryan Price. Finnegan has been on the disabled list since the beginning of the season after straining the biceps in his pitching arm. The young southpaw is next scheduled to make a start for Triple-A Louisville this coming […]

Homer Bailey Ineffective Against Pirates Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey struggled through his second start of the season, allowing the Pittsburgh Pirates to score five runs (four earned) in 4 2/3 innings of work. Bailey scattered seven hits while striking out two and walking three in the game. Bailey had an excellent start in the season opener but wasn't able […]

Adam Duvall Connects For Second Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall was one of the few bright spots for his team on Thursday night in their 5-2 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates. Duvall went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, his second round-tripper of the season. The veteran outfielder is now batting .176 with a .755 OPS, two homers and six […]

Kyle Gibson Doesn't Make It Past The Fifth Inning

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson battled through his start against the Seattle Mariners on a cold day at Target Field. The veteran allowed just one earned run over 4 1/3 innings of work, allowing seven hits and striking out three. Gibson allowed two runs to score in the first inning, one of which was unearned, […]

Miguel Sano Launches Third Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano continued his early-season hot streak on Thursday, launching his third home run of the season in a loss to the Seattle Mariners. Sano finished the game 1-for-3 with the homer, a two-run shot, to help power the Twins to a 4-2 win over Seattle. Sano is off to a fine […]