Brian Dozier Continues Blistering Start

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier continued his hot start to the 2018 season on Wednesday. Dozier went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two runs, and two walks in his team's 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The star second baseman already has four home runs this season, along with a .318 batting average and […]

Wil Myers Should be Back in Lineup After DL Stint

According to MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell, San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (triceps) should be back in the Padres lineup as soon as he completes his stint on the disabled list. Cassavell reports that Myers will be "down 5-6 days from swinging and throwing, then expects to return after his 10 days are up." This […]

Shohei Ohtani Homers in Second Straight Game on Tuesday

After hitting the first home run of his career on Tuesday, Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run blast to center field in the sixth inning off reigning American League Cy Young winner Corey Kluber. Ohtani finished the day 2-for-5 with a game-high five total bases in the Angels' extra-inning win. After going 1-for-5 […]

Jason Groome Starts Season On DL

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Jason Groome (elbow) will start his second consecutive season on the disabled list, according to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Groome has a mild flexor strain, which is the same injury that ended his season in August last year. Groome was drafted 12th overall in the 2016 draft and started […]

Manuel Margot, Hunter Renfroe Out of Padres Lineup Wednesday

Padres outfielders Manuel Margot and Hunter Renfroe are out of the lineup Wednesday night against the Rockies, with Matt Szczur and Cory Spangenberg getting the starts instead. It appears this is nothing more than a day off for Margot, who has gotten off to a slow start this season, going 2-for-20 at the plate with […]

Jimmy Nelson Making Progress And On Schedule With Shoulder

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) is continuing to progress in his throwing program, which consists of long tossing. The hope for Nelson is that he can do some mound work hopefully by the end of April. This was expected with Nelson, as he is currently not projected to return until sometime around the […]

Odrisamer Despaigne Relegated To Bullpen

The Miami Marlins have sent pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne to the bullpen after manager Don Mattingly decided to move to a four-man rotation, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Despaigne picked up the win during Miami's 17-inning marathon against the Cubs last week, but was roughed up for five runs in his scheduled start the next day. […]

Stephen Vogt Making Progress With Shoulder Strain

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) has been cleared by doctors to start a throwing program, and he will most likely begin the program later this week. Vogt had a decent hitting year last season with Milwaukee, averaging a .254 batting average and eight home runs in 122 at-bats and may split starts with Manny […]

Boone Logan On Schedule To Do Mound Work Next Week

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Boone Logan (triceps) is on schedule with his four- to six-week return date and is going to do some mound work hopefully by next week after the Brewers road trip. Logan will most likely be a middle reliever behind guys on the depth chart like Josh Hader and Corey Knebel, so […]

Matt Davidson Playing In The Field Wednesday

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria said that he wanted to get designated hitter Matt Davidson some time in the field and that’s why he put him at first base on Wednesday. First baseman Jose Abreu will serve as the designated hitter. Davidson hit three home runs on Opening Day and if you can stomach […]

Cheslor Cuthbert Extends 2018 Hitting Streak

The Kansas City Royals aren't expected to be much of an offensive force this season, as the team lost two of their best hitters during the winter, but no one saw utility infielder Cheslor Cuthbert helping carry the water early in the year. Cuthbert is riding a four-game hitting streak that has him sitting at […]

Wil Myers Lands on 10-Day DL with Nerve Irritation in Right Arm

The Athletic's Dennis Lin reports that Padres outfielder Wil Myers will go on the 10-day disabled list with nerve irritation in his right arm after missing Tuesday night's game. Myers was replaced in the sixth inning of Monday's loss to the Rockies after a recurrence of discomfort in his elbow that first flared up during […]

Miguel Almonte Traded To Angels

Kansas City Royals pitcher Miguel Almonte was traded to the Los Angeles Angels after he was demoted. Almonte was initially demoted to make room for newly-acquired journeyman outfielder Abraham Almonte, and he was reportedly traded due to concerns about his health. Almonte's shoulder has reminded the Royals of the ongoing struggle they've had with one-time […]

Nate Karns Expected To Remain On DL

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Nate Karns (elbow) is eligible to return from the disabled list on Friday, but manager Ned Yost told reporters that he doesn't expect Karns to be activated right away. Per Yost, Karns is still feeling some soreness in his elbow, so it's unlikely that he'll be ready to go before the […]

Dallas Keuchel Allows One Earned Run As Astros Sweep

Houston Astros starter Dallas Keuchel pitched five innings, allowing only one earned run on five hits as the Astros pulled away late to sweep the Orioles 3-2. Keuchel wasn't exactly his sharpest, walking four and tossing 104 pitches in only five innings but kept the team in the game. Keuchel came out of the gate […]

Justin Grimm Working Into Setup Role

With a slick 1-2-3 inning Tuesday, Kansas City Royals reliever Justin Grimm helped push the team across the line to their first win of the season. Grimm, a spring training signee, has now thrown two clean innings in a row to pick up a pair of holds. With a Royals team that's expected to struggle […]

Whit Merrifield Fitting In With Shifts

The Kansas City Royals picked up their first win on Tuesday, partially thanks to some nifty defense by second baseman Whit Merrifield. Merrifield was able to erase a baserunner by turning a slick double play due to his positioning in a shift, something new for the Royals. Old-school manager Ned Yost has been one of […]

Dylan Bundy Gets No-Decision As Orioles Fall To Astros

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy had a pretty good outing against Houston on Wednesday, going six innings and striking out eight. The righty gave up two runs, but only one was earned. Baltimore's bats couldn't back him as they lost, 3-2. Bundy is proving to be the best O's starter so far - his […]

Hunter Pence Available Off Of Bench Wednesday

Despite being scratched from Wednesday’s lineup with a sprained right thumb, San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) said he is available Wednesday. Pence said that the thumb injury doesn’t bother him as much hitting, but effects his throwing. He could return to the lineup in short order, but he's really only an option in […]

Josh Reddick Has Five Hits In Last Eight At-Bats

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick went 3-for-4 with a run scored as the Astros beat the Orioles 3-2. One night after popping two home runs, Reddick stayed hot by peppering pitches into the outfield for hits. After a career season in 2017, the veteran hitter is looking at possibly a decrease in at-bats this season […]

Mike Zunino Could Be Back In Lineup By Weekend

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino (oblique) may be able to come off the disabled list this weekend, per MLB.com. Manager Scott Servais told reporters he hopes Zunino will catch five rehab innings over the next day or so, and he continues to progress from his mild oblique strain. Barring any setbacks, Zunino could be back in […]

Jakob Junis Nails Down First Win

The Kansas City Royals won their first game of the season behind a stellar performance by starting pitcher Jakob Junis. Junis tossed seven innings of three-hit ball while allowing no runs and striking out six. Junis is coming off a solid rookie campaign that included good control and mediocre strikeout numbers, so expectations are limited […]

Adam Wainwright To Start Thursday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) will come off the disabled list to start Thursday's game. Rookie Jack Flaherty was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move despite his excellent start on Tuesday. Wainwright will start the Cardinals' home opener, but with Flaherty showing well in his one turn, Wainwright may not have […]

Jack Flaherty Optioned to Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals rookie pitcher Jack Flaherty was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday to make room for Adam Wainwright (hamstring), who is coming off the disabled list. Flaherty was dominant in his start on Tuesday, allowing one run and striking out nine Milwaukee Brewers in five innings. The rookie will be back up as […]

Ryan Braun Out On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will sit out for customary rest as the Brewers face off against the St. Louis Cardinals in the third game of the series. Braun just hit a walk-off home run Tuesday and is now up to three hits in 17 at-bats for a .176 batting average. Resting will be a […]

Kyle Freeland Takes The Loss Versus San Diego

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland got beat by the San Diego Padres on Tuesday as he took the loss in his first start of the season. Freeland handled everyone except Christian Villanueva fine through the first five innings, but he allowed two runners in the sixth before getting replaced. His replacement unfortunately allowed both […]

Hunter Pence Has Sprained Thumb

Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) was scratched from the lineup with a sprained right thumb. The Giants don't think the injury will keep Pence out for long, but it's another reminder that the aging outfielder has been hurt by injuries in the last couple of seasons. He has just […]

Alex Cobb Goes Five Innings In Simulated Game

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb threw a five-inning simulated game against Orioles minor leaguers and one big bat in Mark Trumbo, who is coming back from a quadriceps injury. Cobb gave up a run on three hits, striking out four and walking two. He threw 74 pitches. It's up to manager Buck Showalter and […]

Newly-Acquired Trayce Thompson Sent To Triple-A

With a string of injuries in the outfield, the New York Yankees made a move, acquiring outfielder Trayce Thompson off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 27-year-old son of former basketball player Mychal Thompson and brother of current All-Star guard Klay Thompson only played in 27 games last season, spending time in the minors. […]

Anibal Sanchez May Pitch In Relief On Friday Or Start Saturday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez will likely make a start on Saturday in Colorado, but that depends on whether the Rockies start launching balls into the stands on Friday, necessitating a relief appearance. He's not the greatest option either way, especially with the thin air of Coors, but he's the last resort if you […]