Matthew Boyd Makes Strong Season Debut

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was efficient and effective against the Royals on Tuesday. The young lefty tossed six innings of one-run ball, scattering four hits and striking out one while issuing no walks on the day. Unfortunately for Boyd, he was outmatched by Jakob Junis, who held the Tigers to just three hits […]

Mike Fiers Could Rejoin Tigers This Weekend

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers (back) could rejoin the Tigers rotation as early as this weekend, club sources announced. The veteran righty started the season on the 10-day disabled list with a lower lumbar strain, but said he felt good Monday after throwing 83 pitches in a minor league intrasquad game in Lakeland. He's […]

Jake Lamb Placed on 10-Day DL

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday evening. After an MRI, Lamb was diagnosed with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. Infielder Deven Marrero will start at third base for Tuesday's game, but manager Torey Lovullo will reportedly "mix and match" who starts at […]

Clint Frazier Taking Small Steps Towards Return

Now on the disabled list for over a week, New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion) is taking minor steps towards returning, perhaps to the major league roster. The 23-year-old suffered a concussion a month ago and experienced headaches, reportedly even forgetting the names of his cats. Frazier has been slowly getting back into playing shape, […]

Scott Schebler Sitting Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) was not in the lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. He is dealing with an elbow contusion, which also kept him from playing in Monday's game. Schebler was hit by a pitch in Sunday's game with the Washington Nationals, but he is expected to be back in the […]

Domingo Santana Out Of Lineup Against Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana will sit out on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, as Eric Thames will start at first base and Ryan Braun will go to left field. This comes as a surprise, considering Santana has a higher batting average at .250 than Braun's on-base percentage at .143. Being a utility outfielder […]

Chris Taylor Returns To Leadoff Spot

Los Angeles outfielder Chris Taylor is starting once again and leading off for the team on Tuesday. He was given Monday off, but came in during the sixth inning of Monday night's 15-inning marathon loss. He's started slowly this season, but so did all the Dodgers who got shut out by the Giants the first […]

Zach Neal Called Up, Josh Fields Put On Paternity Leave

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Zach Neal was called up on Tuesday, adding depth to a taxed bullpen that had played 15 innings into Tuesday morning in Arizona. Reliever Josh Fields is being placed on paternity leave. Neal played with Oakland last season and wasn't very good. In 14 2/3 innings, he gave up more hits […]

Matt Shoemaker to DL With Forearm Strain

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Matt Shoemaker (forearm) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to April 1. Shoemaker has been diagnosed with a right forearm strain. For now, very little is known as to how long he will be out. In his stead the team recalled Parker Bridwell. Bridwell was thought to […]

Brian Goodwin, Miguel Montero To Start

Washington Nationals outfielder Brian Goodwin will start in center and Miguel Montero will be behind the plate at catcher on Tuesday. Goodwin will bat seventh, followed by Montero batting eighth. Goodwin has really been seeing the ball well to start the season. In seven at-bats, he's got three hits, one home run and seven RBI. […]

Shohei Ohtani to DH Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani will be the designated hitter for Tuesday's game against Josh Tomlin and the Indians. Ohtani will bat eighth. Ohtani was the DH in the first game of the season, but has not had a chance to hit since then. He went 1-for-5 with a single in his game last […]

Jason Vargas Making Progress

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas was never expected to be out long after undergoing surgery to remove the hamate bone in his non-throwing right hand, and it sounds as though he’s right on schedule. Vargas is set to throw a “controlled” simulated game on Saturday in Port St. Lucie. He “felt really good” […]

Michael Conforto Is “Ready To Go”

As if we needed any further confirmation that New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) is all but ready to play, according to manager Mickey Callaway, Conforto is “ready to go.” However, he didn’t quite say that Conforto would be activated when first eligible on Thursday, but it seems like a fair bet that he will […]

Jedd Gyorko Lands on the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain. Gyorko was forced to leave Monday's game and will now be forced to miss at least 10 more days. He missed two weeks last season with a similar injury, but most signs are pointing toward this one […]

Josh Donaldson Back At Third Base

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (arm) is back manning the hot corner after spending a few days as the team’s designated hitter. On Opening Day, Donaldson short-armed quite a few throws to first base, leading to the reveal of him dealing with a “dead arm.” It was never considered to be serious, but now […]

Mike Zunino Could Take Part In Simulated Game Soon

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino (oblique) is taking swings in the cage and could take part in a simulated game soon, per MLB.com. Zunino is dealing with a minor oblique strain, so the Mariners are being cautious to not rush him back. But he appears to be feeling better and could see at-bats in a simulated […]

Anthony Swarzak Placed On Disabled List

New York Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak is dealing with a sore left oblique, and while all parties involved were hoping it was nothing, it ended up being serious enough to land him on the 10-day disabled list. Oblique injuries can be very, very tricky (and it’s the Mets we’re talking about here), so there remains […]

Michael Conforto Could Be Activated On Thursday

We all know at this point that New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) is just about certain for a return much sooner than the originally targeted May 1 date, and that return could come as soon as Thursday. Conforto took swings in the batting cage on Monday, and according to manager Mickey Callaway, it’s […]

Yolmer Sanchez Out Of Tuesday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez is absent from Tuesday’s lineup. Sanchez is 2-for-9 on the young season with three RBI and a stolen base. Infielder Tyler Saladino will replace Sanchez and bat eighth. Saladino can be avoided in DFS on Tuesday. Sanchez should be expected to return to Wednesday’s lineup.

Jose Urena Looks To Rebound From Rough Opening Day Outing

Miami Marlins starter Jose Urena looks to bounce back from a rough Opening Day start where he was hit early and often. Urena, who led the club with 14 wins last season, gave up five earned runs in only four innings of work against the Cubs, including a home run to Chicago's Ian Happ on […]

Brian Anderson Goes Yard On Monday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson hit his first home run of the season on Monday in a loss to the Boston Red Sox. Anderson, who has caught fire since filling in for Martin Prado at third base, leads the Fish with six RBI on the season. In 21 at-bats, Anderson is batting .333 and […]

Will Smith Throws Simulated Inning Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (elbow) threw a 20-pitch simulated inning on Tuesday. Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Smith looked good. Smith is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is still a few months away from being back for the Giants. Smith may be able to help owners with holds, but should remain […]

Kyle Schwarber And Ian Happ Sitting Tuesday

With Reds left-hander Cody Reed on the mound Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs will rest outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Ian Happ. Schwarber has been off to a hot start with two home runs so far, while Happ, who had a strong spring and hit a home run in his first at-bat of the season, has struggled […]

Jeff Samardzija Throws Bullpen Session Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (pectoral) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. Giants manager Bruce Bochy seemed positive on Samardzija being much improved. Derek Holland will continue to start while Samardzija is out and can be left on the waiver wire in most leagues.

Madison Bumgarner Hopes To Be Back Before June

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (hand) told reporters on Tuesday that he has already started working out and can do more with his arm now than he could when he was injured last season. Bumgarner said that an early-June return is “conservative” and he aims to return sooner than that. It looks like […]

Brandon Belt Out Of Tuesday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will have Tuesday off. Catcher Buster Posey will shift over to first base and Nick Hundley will start at catcher and bat seventh. It seems like just a routine day off for Belt and he should be back in the lineup Wednesday.

Jake Lamb May Have Suffered Shoulder Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb may have suffered a shoulder injury in Monday's 8-7, 15-inning victory over the Dodgers on Monday. His performance at the dish didn't indicate injury, as he went 2-for-6 with a walk, one RBI and a run scored. Lamb appeared to hurt his shoulder making a diving catch and then […]

Steven Souza Throws From 90 Feet

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza (pectoral) threw out to 90 feet without limitation on Monday afternoon. Souza was also able to take soft swings in the batting cage. Both milestones represent huge steps forward in his rehab from the strained pectoral in spring training. There hasn't been word on whether this changes the timetable for […]

Wilmer Font Opens Eyes In Extra-Inning Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Wilmer Font made a name for himself in an unexpected way on Monday. Called upon to pitch multiple innings after closer Kenley Jansen blew the save and sent the game into extra innings, Font threw 4 1/3 innings, striking out four batters while giving up two runs (including the game-winner) on five […]

Nelson Cruz Lands On DL

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz (ankle) on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 1) with a sprained right ankle on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the team recalled infielder/outfielder Taylor Motter from Triple-A Tacoma. With the Mariners playing several games in a National League park this week against the Giants, it […]