Jameson Taillon Making Another Rehab Start on Friday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (calf) is making another minor-league rehab start on Friday with Triple-A Iowa, according to Taylor McGregor of Watch Marquee. The Cubs wanted to see Taillon make another start down on the farm after he surrendered seven runs in just three innings of work in his last rehab start. If the […]

Thairo Estrada Moved to 60-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies transferred infielder Thairo Estrada (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Friday, which means that he won't be back with the team the rest of the season after straining his right hamstring in Tuesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Estrada also got a late start to […]

Yordan Alvarez Still in Coach's BP Stage of Hitting Progression

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is still in the coach's batting practice stage of his hitting progression, according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez hit in the cages on Friday and is scheduled to hit on the field in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Saturday. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger has not played in a […]

Orlando Arcia Placed on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that they placed infielder Orlando Arcia (elbow) on the 10-day injured list with right-elbow inflammation and selected the contract of infielder Aaron Schunk from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. The Rockies also moved infielder Thairo Estrada (hamstring) from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL. Arcia injured his […]

Josh Naylor Won't Return on Friday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (shoulder) is out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park. Donovan Solano will man first base and hit seventh for the M's against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. Naylor was pulled from Thursday's win over the Chicago White Sox […]

Trevor Larnach Still Hurting on Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (side) is absent from the starting lineup on Friday in the series opener against the division-rival Kansas City Royals at Target Field. Mickey Gasper will draw into the lineup as the designated hitter and will bat ninth for the Twins against Royals right-hander Seth Lugo. Larnach will miss a second […]

Jake Burger Activated and Starting on Friday

The Texas Rangers activated infielder Jake Burger (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Alejandro Osuna to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Burger will be the team's designated hitter on Friday and bat seventh in the series opener against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and tough left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. The […]

Yoan Moncada Reinstated From Restricted List

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated infielder Yoan Moncada from the restricted list on Friday and optioned infielder Niko Kavadas to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Moncada is back with the Halos, but he won't start in Friday's series opener in Detroit against the Tigers. Luis Rengifo is at third and will bat sixth […]

Colton Cowser, Tyler O'Neill Both Land on Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed both outfielders Colton Cowser (concussion) and Tyler O'Neill (wrist) on the injured list on Friday and also recalled outfielder Jordyn Adams from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Cowser was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list, while O'Neill is on the 10-day IL. The O's recently traded away center fielder […]

Ryan Mountcastle Activated and Starting Against A's

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday and he is serving as the designated hitter while batting fifth in Friday's series opener against the visiting Athletics at Camden Yards. With Mountcastle back, the 28-year-old right-handed hitter should see starts between DH and first base. He has […]

Willson Contreras Back for Cardinals on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (illness) is feeling better on Friday and is starting at first base and hitting third in the series opener at Busch Stadium against the division-rival Chicago Cubs and left-hander Matthew Boyd. Contreras was held out of Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodger and then had an […]

Shelby Miller Back From Injured List, Ready for Brewers Debut

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Friday that they reinstated right-handed reliever Shelby Miller (forearm) from the 15-day injured list and sent left-hander Robert Gasser (elbow) to Triple-A Nashville on a minor-league rehab start in a corresponding move. Miller was acquired by the Brewers to bolster their bullpen at the July 31 trade deadline but has […]

Brewers Place Logan Henderson on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Friday that they placed right-hander Logan Henderson (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 4) with right-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Tobias Myers from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Henderson ended up making only one start this past Sunday in place of rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (leg), […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. Back in Starting Lineup

Atlanta Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. (side) is starting at third base and is batting eighth in the second game of the series on Friday against the division-rival Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera at Truist Park. Alvarez dealt with some side soreness on Wednesday and sat out the season opener on Thursday against Miami. […]

Luke Keaschall Sharp Since Returning to the Majors

Minnesota Twins first base/second base/outfield prospect Luke Keaschall has been nothing short of dominant since returning to the major leagues. The former second-round pick was sidelined for nearly three months due to a forearm fracture. However, throughout his first two games back with Minnesota, Keaschall has gone 4-for-9 at the plate with two doubles and […]

Justin Crawford Continues to Succeed at Triple-A

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford has continued to find success and is making a strong case to join the Phillies for the stretch run. Over his last 11 games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the No. 3-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com has posted a strong .333/.429/.361 line with an 11:6 K:BB and four […]

Samuel Basallo Riding Three-Game Home Run Streak

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo has continued to flash immense power upside at Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. In each of his last three games at Norfolk, the top catching prospect in the sport has gone deep at least once and posted two multi-hit performances. Over his last 14 total games […]

Spencer Jones Swipes a Bag in Fourth Straight Game

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones has been in a bit of a slump at the plate but has still made an impact at Triple-A. Over his last four contests, the budding star has stolen at least one base in each game. During this four-game stretch, Jones has gone just 2-for-12 at the dish […]

Dylan Beavers Extends Hitting Streak, Nearing MLB Promotion

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers has continued to find success at Triple-A Norfolk and is on the verge of making his MLB debut. In his most recent contest, the outfielder went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI. This is his third-straight game tallying a hit and third-straight tallying at least one extra-base hit. […]

J.J. Wetherholt Not Slowing Down at Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect J.J. Wetherholt has continued to perform at a high level since joining Triple-A and is making a strong case to make his MLB debut in the coming weeks. The 22-year-old made his Triple-A debut earlier in July. Through his first 18 games with Memphis, the first-round pick from last year's […]

Twins Place Christian Vazquez on Injured List With Shoulder Infection

The Minnesota Twins announced on Friday that they placed catcher Christian Vazquez (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a left-shoulder infection and recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. It's unclear if Vazquez will be able to return in minimal time, but even if he does, the 34-year-old veteran […]

Mark Canha to Start Rehab Assignment on Friday

The Kansas Royals are expecting first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha (elbow) to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday night with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Canha will resume playing in games in the minors a month after going on the injured list with tennis elbow in his left arm. The 36-year-old veteran could be back in the […]

Chris Sale Could Make Two Rehab Starts Before Returning

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) are expected to send Sale on a minor-league rehab assignment next week as long as he feels good on Friday after his side session on Thursday, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. Sale could need as few as two rehab starts before he's activated from the 60-day injured list […]

Matt Gage to Open for Giants on Friday

San Francisco Giants left-handed reliever Matt Gage will serve as the opener against the Washington Nationals on Friday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Right-hander Kai-Wei Teng had been penciled in to start, but he could end up working in a bulk relief role. While Gage probably won't throw more than a couple […]

Nick Lodolo Playing Catch

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) made 20 throws and used a baseball with seams on Wednesday, according to the team. Lodolo felt fine afterward and is scheduled to play catch again Friday as he works back from a blister on his left index finger. The issue forced Lodolo to exit his start against the […]

Paul Sewald Hoping to Contribute in September, October

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Paul Sewald (shoulder) is rehabbing a shoulder strain and hopes to help the AL Central leaders in September and October, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Sewald began a throwing program Aug. 4 and has felt "great" in the early stages, but he noted that everything is "day-by-day in rehab." […]

Luis Garcia Sharp in Triple-A Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) made his second Triple-A rehab start on Thursday and held his own across four scoreless innings. The 28-year-old yielded just three hits while posting seven strikeouts against no walks on 59 pitches (37 strikes). Garcia has now made six rehab starts overall as he works back from May 2023 […]

Kyle Tucker Says Finger Feels "Fine"

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (finger) has seen his numbers tumble in recent weeks, perhaps thanks in part to a finger injury he suffered in a 7-3 win over the Reds on June 1. X-rays came back negative on Tucker's jammed right ring finger at the time, but president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer told […]

Logan Henderson Slated to Start on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Logan Henderson is slated to make at least one more start in the rotation. Henderson recently threw a no-decision during his outing against the Washington Nationals last Sunday. He went 4.1 innings, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out four batters. The Brewers will give Henderson another start […]

Shane Smith Registers Eight Strikeouts

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith had his swing-and-miss stuff working for him during Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander gave up a two-run blast to Randy Arozarena, but was solid outside of that. He tossed five innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out a career-high eight batters in […]