Sal Frelick Remains Out With Knee Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (knee) was pulled from the fourth inning of Saturday's win over the Washington Nationals due to a flare-up of soreness in his surgically-repaired left knee, and he will sit out of Sunday's series finale in D.C. Newly-acquired outfielder Brandon Lockridge will make the start in right field and will hit […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Heads to 15-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees announced that they have placed reliever Jonathan Loaisiga (back) on the 15-day injured list with right mid-back tightness, retroactive to Aug. 2. The team activated right-hander Luis Gil (lat) from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. After missing almost all of last season because of elbow surgery, Loaisiga has returned […]

Luis Gil Activated, Starting Sunday

The New York Yankees have officially activated right-hander Luis Gil (lat) from the 60-day injured list for his season debut against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. To make room for Gil, the Yankees placed reliever Jonathan Loaisiga (back) on the 15-day injured list with right mid-back tightness, retroactive to Aug. 2. Gil suffered a high-grade […]

Liam Hendriks Unlikely to Return This Season

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is not confident that reliever Liam Hendriks (hip) will return this season, Tim Healey of the Boston Globe reports. Hendriks, who last pitched May 27, has been out for over two months with hip inflammation. The Red Sox signed the three-time All-Star to a two-year, $10 million contract before […]

Patrick Sandoval Not Expected to Pitch This Season

The Boston Red Sox do not expect left-hander Patrick Sandoval (elbow) to pitch this season, general manager Craig Breslow told reporters Sunday. This doesn't come as a surprise after manager Alex Cora recently revealed that Sandoval had stopped throwing bullpen sessions. The 28-year-old last pitched in the majors in June 2024 and has since been […]

Jurrangelo Cijntje Strikes Out 10 on Saturday at High-A

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje struck out a career high 10 batters in his start for High-A Everett on Saturday. The Mariners' eighth-ranked prospect went 5 2/3 innings in the contest, allowing just four hits and a walk, but he allowed four earned runs as well, with most of the damage coming on a […]

Logan Henderson Recalled, Starting Sunday

The Milwaukee Brewers have recalled right-hander Logan Henderson from Triple-A Nashville. He'll take the roster spot of righty Jacob Misiorowski (leg). The Brewers placed Misiorowski on the 15-day injured list with a left tibia contusion, retroactive to July 31. Henderson will start Sunday against the Washington Nationals in his first appearance in the majors since […]

Jacob Misiorowski Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers announced that they have placed right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (leg) on the 15-day injured list with a left tibia contusion, retroactive to July 31. The team recalled righty Logan Henderson from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Misiorowski had been scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals, but the Brewers will […]

Denzer Guzman Promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake

Los Angeles Angels shortstop prospect Denzer Guzman was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, going 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts in his debut at that level. The Angels' 11th-ranked prospect had really heated up prior to his promotion, going 20-for-47 (.426) with a pair of homers and 12 RBI in 13 games before […]

Jason Alexander to Start for Astros on Monday

The Houston Astros will start right-hander Jason Alexander for their series opener in Miami on Monday, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Astros haven't named starters for Tuesday or Wednesday, but one of those spots could go to Spencer Arrighetti (thumb). The righty is nearing a return after missing four months with a […]

Tommy Troy Headed to Triple-A Reno

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Tommy Troy has been promoted to Triple-A Reno after a strong showing at Double-A Amarillo. The D-backs' fifth-ranked prospect slashed .286/.382/.461 with 12 home runs and 21 steals over 87 games for the Sod Poodles. The 23-year-old displayed improved contact skills this season, striking out at just a 17.5 percent rate compared […]

Christian Moore Continues Rehab at Single-A, Homers on Saturday

Los Angeles Angels second base prospect Christian Moore (thumb) continued his rehab assignment on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored in his fourth rehab game at Single-A Inland Empire. The Angels' top prospect has been on the shelf since the beginning of July with a sprained […]

Blake Burke Promoted to Double-A Biloxi

Milwaukee Brewers first base prospect Blake Burke has been promoted to Double-A Biloxi after a solid 95 games at High-A Wisconsin. The Brewers' 27th-ranked prospect hit .289 and registered a .380 OBP thanks in part to a strong 12.0 percent walk rate, belting five home runs and stealing 12 bases along the way. The 2024 […]

Jack Perkins Named Sunday's Starter

Athletics pitcher Jack Perkins will shift into the starting rotation and take the mound against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. This news comes a few days after Perkins recorded a two-inning save in the absence of Mason Miller. The assumption was that Perkins would get a chance at the closer role. Now, it seems like […]

Miguel Vargas Dealing with Oblique Issue

Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas (oblique) was scratched from Saturday's starting lineup ahead of the Los Angeles Angels. He was slated to start at first base, but pulled out of the lineup due to an oblique issue. The expectation is that Vargas will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. For […]

Marcelo Mayer Could Require Season-Ending Surgery

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) recently received an injection to hopefully help him feel better and get back on the field. If that doesn't work, Mayer could require season-ending surgery. Mayer received the shot on Friday, so the team is going to wait a few days to see how he responds. The Red […]

Tarik Skubal Punches Out 10 in Victory

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal struck out double-digit hitters for the eighth time this season and improved to 11-3 in a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The reigning AL Cy Young winner fanned 10 in seven innings and gave up three earned runs on five hits to collect his third straight quality […]

Calvin Faucher Perfect in Save Opportunity

Miami Marlins reliever Calvin Faucher nabbed his 11th save of the season in a 2-0 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday. Faucher threw a 1-2-3 ninth inning with a strikeout and needed just 12 pitches to finish off the Yankees. The 29-year-old right-hander is riding a modest five-appearance scoreless streak and has dropped […]

Kyle Finnegan Picks Up Four-Out Save

Detroit Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan made a positive first impression in his team debut in a 7-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The Tigers called on closer Will Vest to pitch the eighth inning in a non-save situation against the top of the Phillies' lineup, but he wasn't up to the task. Vest […]

Will Vest Struggles in Non-Save Situation

Detroit Tigers closer Will Vest had a rough outing in a non-save situation during a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Vest came in to pitch the bottom of the eighth inning with a 7-3 lead and yielded three hits, including a Bryce Harper two-run homer, to turn the game into a nail-biter. […]

Robert Garcia Blows Save, Exits With Back Injury

Texas Rangers reliever Robert Garcia (back) turned in his second straight poor performance in a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Garcia entered with a 4-2 lead and a chance to close out the Mariners in the bottom of the 10th inning, but the left-hander ended up with his fifth blown save of […]

Seth Halvorsen Suffers Injury on Saturday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Seth Halvorsen (elbow) was removed early during Saturday's outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Halvorsen was only able to throw five pitches before being pulled out due to an elbow injury. Afterwards, interim manager Warren Schaeffer said that the injury didn't look good. The assumption is that Halvorsen will undergo further testing […]

Austin Cox Named Saturday's Starter

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Austin Cox will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Originally, Spencer Strider was supposed to take the ball, but the game was delayed for over an hour due to rain. That being said, the Braves have decided to save Strider's arm and go bullpen-game on Saturday. […]

Kai-Wei Teng Likely Making Another Start

San Francisco Giants pitcher Kai-Wei Teng took the mound for his first MLB start on Saturday. He made a handful of appearances out of the bullpen last season, but never made a start in the big leagues. The 26-year-old didn't have great results as he allowed five earned runs on four hits, while walking three […]

Spencer Strider Won't Start on Saturday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider has been scratched ahead of Saturday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. The game has been delayed due to rain for over an hour. That being said, the Braves have elected to go with a bullpen game, assuming they're able to play on Saturday. If it gets rained out, the […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Released by Angels

Los Angeles Angels first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. was released by the organization on Saturday. This shouldn't come as a shock considering how poorly Wade has been playing with the Angels. In 30 games, Wade slashed .169/.260/.215 with one home run and three RBI. Before this season, Wade put together back-to-back strong campaigns with the […]

Lars Nootbaar Activated from Injured List on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Nootbaar is back in the mix after landing on the injured list in mid-July due to a ribs issue. The lineup isn't posted yet for Saturday's game versus the San Diego Padres. Regardless, Nootbaar figures to return to his […]

Jake Burger Beginning Rehab Assignment on Saturday

Texas Rangers third baseman Jake Burger (quad) is beginning his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Saturday. Burger has been swinging the bat since last week, but now is ready for a rehab assignment. The right-handed slugger has been out since mid-July due to a quad strain. The Rangers are hopeful that Burger can return […]

Matthew Boyd Throws Seven Shutout Innings

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was outstanding on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Baltimore Orioles. The O's hitters had no answers for Boyd as he tossed seven shutout innings, allowing four hits, and striking out eight batters in the no-decision. Sadly for Boyd, the Cubs bullpen blew the game in the eighth […]

Keegan Akin Earns First Save

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Keegan Akin was called upon to hold a one-run lead versus the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The Orioles took a late lead in this one and already had Yennier Cano pitch in the eighth inning. That being said, Akin was tasked with getting the final three outs. It wasn't easy as […]