Patrick Sandoval No Longer Throwing Bullpen Sessions

Boston Red Sox left-hander Patrick Sandoval (elbow) has gone from throwing bullpen sessions to just playing catch, manager Alex Cora told reporters Friday. Cora admitted that Sandoval is running out of time to pitch this season. It has been over a year since Sandoval took the mound in the majors, as he underwent season-ending UCL […]

Grant Taylor Garnering Trade Interest

With the July 31 trade deadline nearing, teams are "all over" Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor in talks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. For their part, the White Sox appear highly unlikely to give up Taylor. They're not even comfortable discussing him in trades, a source told Rosenthal. The 23-year-old made his major […]

Ryan Helsley Notches 21st Save

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley preserved a shutout to earn save No. 21 in a 3-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday. Helsley tossed a scoreless, one-hit ninth inning with two strikeouts for his second save in as many nights. The 31-year-old right-hander has converted seven straight saves since his most recent […]

Nick Kurtz Blasts Four Homers in Historic Night

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz posted one of the best offensive performances in baseball history in a 15-3 thrashing of the Houston Astros on Friday. The burgeoning star finished a jaw-dropping 6-for-6 with four homers, a double, eight RBI, and six runs scored to continue an incredible month at the plate. Now the 20th […]

Rockies Willing to Listen to Offers for Victor Vodnik, Seth Halvorsen

The Colorado Rockies are willing to listen to trade offers for relievers Victor Vodnik and Seth Halvorsen, but the team has "high" asking prices for the two hard-throwing right-handers, according to Katie Woo and Will Sammon of The Athletic. Both Vodnik and Halvorsen are under affordable control for the next handful of years, which explains […]

Michael King Throwing Simulated Game on Monday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Monday. This is good news as the right-hander has been sidelined since mid-May due to a nerve issue in his shoulder. The expectation is that King will go on a rehab assignment, assuming his simulated game goes well. Barring […]

Max Muncy Dealing with Hairline Fracture

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) could miss more time than first expected. On Tuesday, Muncy was placed on the injured list due to a wrist injury. Initial X-rays didn't reveal any significant injuries, but further evaluations showed Muncy is dealing with a hairline fracture in his right hand. The organization believes Muncy should be able […]

Landen Roupp Heading to Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday. Roupp reportedly felt discomfort in his elbow during Tuesday's outing against the Atlanta Braves. As a result, Roupp will miss the next two weeks, but shouldn't require a lengthy stint on the IL. Giants manager Bob Melvin said […]

Marcelo Mayer Placed on Injured List

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. This news comes after Mayer was forced to make an early exit on Wednesday due to right wrist discomfort. He underwent an MRI that revealed a wrist sprain, so he'll head to the shelf. The plan is for Mayer […]

Royals-Guardians Postponed on Friday

The game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians has been postponed on Friday. The two teams tried to get it in, but the weather didn't let that happen. Now, the two teams will make this up with a doubleheader on Saturday. The matchup between Michael Wacha and Gavin Williams will have to wait […]

Matt Chapman Returning for Giants

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (elbow) is starting at third base and will hit cleanup for the Giants in Friday's series opener versus the visiting New York Mets and right-hander Clay Holmes at Oracle Park. Chapman avoided any fractures or serious damage after he was hit by a pitch on his left elbow […]

Jorge Soler Remains Out Against M's

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game in Anaheim against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. Chris Taylor is starting in right field and will bat eighth against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo. Soler was pulled from Wednesday's game with back soreness and will now miss a second straight […]

Gabriel Arias Activated and Starting on Friday

The Cleveland Guardians activated infielder Gabriel Arias (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder Will Wilson to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move, according to GuardsInsder. Arias is starting at shortstop and will hit sixth in his return on Friday against the division-rival Kansas City Royals and right-hander Michael Wacha. The […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Back for Series Opener Against Cleveland

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) is starting at shortstop and batting out of the two-hole for Friday's series opener at Kauffman Stadium against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Gavin Williams. Witt injured his knee on Tuesday and was held out of Wednesday's contest, but after a scheduled travel day on Thursday […]

Warming Bernabel Set to Make MLB Debut

The Colorado Rockies are expected to promote infield prospect Warming Bernabel to make his MLB debut. He will fill an open roster spot following the trade that sent third baseman Ryan McMahon to the New York Yankees. Thomas Harding of MLB.com noted that this move is set to officially occur on Saturday. Bernabel opened the […]

Ha-Seong Kim Lands on Injured List With Back Strain

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Ha-Seong Kim (back) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 22) on Friday with a lower-back strain and reinstated outfielder Jonny DeLuca (shoulder) from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. Taylor Walls is starting at shortstop and batting eighth on Friday against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Nick Martinez […]

Jeremiah Jackson Promoted to Major Leagues

The Baltimore Orioles are promoting infield prospect Jeremiah Jackson to the major leagues prior to their contest on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Jackson has been in the minor leagues since being selected in the second round of the 2018 MLB Draft out of St. Luke's Episcopal School. This season, Jackson opened the campaign with […]

Kyle Higashioka Remains Out on Friday

Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) remains out of action for Friday's series opener against the visiting Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Field. Jonah Heim will draw another start behind the dish and catch right-hander Nathan Eovaldi while batting seventh against Braves left-hander Joey Wentz. The 35-year-old Higashioka is dealing with a hamstring strain that […]

Griffin Herring Traded to the Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are acquiring left-handed pitching prospect Griffin Herring from the New York Yankees. In exchange, the Rockies will be trading third baseman Ryan McMahon to the Bronx. In addition, the Rockies are also set to receive right-handed pitching prospect Josh Grosz in the return. Before the trade, the southpaw was ranked as the […]

Josh Grosz Shipped to Colorado

The Colorado Rockies are acquiring right-handed pitching prospect Josh Grosz from the New York Yankees in exchange for third baseman Ryan McMahon. In this package, the Rockies are also acquiring left-handed pitching prospect Griffin Herring. Grosz has spent his entire campaign pitching at the High-A level for the Hudson Valley Renegades. Through 87 innings, the […]

Luis Mey Recalled from Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds have recalled right-handed pitching prospect Luis Mey from Triple-A Louisville prior to their contest on Friday evening against the Tampa Bay Rays. In a corresponding move, the Reds placed right-handed pitcher Scott Barlow on the paternity list. Mey made his MLB debut earlier this season and posted a 4.40 ERA with a […]

Kyle Tucker Back for Cubs on Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (knee) is starting in right field and batting second in Friday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Adrian Houser at Guaranteed Rate Field. Tucker injured his right knee on Tuesday when he fouled a ball off his leg, but he had Wednesday's game off and a scheduled […]

Spencer Jones Sitting With Back Spasms

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones (back) is not in Friday's starting lineup as he is dealing with back spasms. However, Jack Curry of the YES Network noted that his absence is not related to a potential trade. Jones has been one of the most productive power hitters in the minors this season and […]

Ha-Seong Kim Still Out Against Reds

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) remains out of action for Friday's series opener against the hosting Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, per Ryan Bass of Bally Sports. Taylor Walls is starting at shortstop and will hit eighth against Reds right-hander Nick Martinez. Kim injured his back on Monday and will miss […]

Mookie Betts Not in Starting Lineup for Series Opener

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (personal) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener on the road at Fenway Park in Boston against his former team, the Red Sox, and right-hander Brayan Bello. Veteran Miguel Rojas will take over at the 6 and hit ninth against Bello. The 32-year-old former MVP is […]

Triston Casas Ditches Crutches

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (knee) is moving around well (without crutches) in the team's clubhouse while wearing flip-flops on Friday, according to Ian Brown of MLB.com. Casas has already been ruled out for the remainder of the year after having surgery last month to fix a ruptured patellar tendon in his left […]

Brandon Walter Placed on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Houston Astros announced on Friday that they placed left-hander Brandon Walter (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 24) with left-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Nick Hernandez from the minors in a corresponding move. The Astros' starting rotation has been decimated by injuries this year, as Walter will join Spencer Arrighetti, Luis […]

Joe Boyle Expected to Join Rays Rotation

The expectation is that Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Joe Boyle will join the team's starting rotation after the club optioned right-hander Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham this week, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Boyle has looked strong in his first year with the Rays in 2025, but he's only appeared in […]

Thairo Estrada Reinstated and Starting on Friday

The Colorado Rockies reinstated infielder Thairo Estrada (thumb) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder Adael Amador to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Estrada will immediately start at second base for Friday's series opener against the hosting Baltimore Orioles while hitting sixth versus right-hander Dean Kremer at Camden Yards. The 29-year-old […]

Luis Robert Jr. Out on Friday With Groin Tightness

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (groin), who is firmly on the trade block with the July 31 deadline approaching, is out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs with groin tightness, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Michael Taylor is playing center field for the Pale Hose and will […]