Brice Matthews Homers Twice in Astros Victory

Houston Astros second baseman Brice Matthews had struggled in his first four games in the majors, going just 1-for-15 with six strikeouts, but he broke through with a huge game on Monday night to power the Astros to a 6-3 win in Arizona. Matthews smashed his first two major league home runs, going 2-for-4 with […]

Kirby Yates Locks Down Save No. 3

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kirby Yates recorded two outs against the Twins to close out the Dodgers' 5-2 win on Monday night. He entered with the bases loaded and got Kody Clemens out on a sacrifice fly before retiring Carlos Correa on a fly ball to end the game. He came in to replace […]

J.P. France Begins Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros starting pitcher J.P. France (shoulder) made his first rehab appearance on Monday in the Florida Complex League. He worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing two hits, a hit-by-pitch, and a walk while also picking up two strikeouts. France has been out all year after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right shoulder capsule […]

Vance Honeycutt Hits Injured List as Strikeout Woes Mount

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Vance Honeycutt (ankle) has landed on the 7-day injured list with a left ankle sprain, adding to a frustrating 2025 campaign. The No. 22 overall pick in the 2024 draft, and Orioles No. 4 prospect, is slashing just .172/.295/.266 at High-A Aberdeen, with a staggering 40.3% strikeout rate. While the 22-year-old […]

Brandon Woodruff Leaves Due To a Calf Cramp

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (calf) continued his strong return from a shoulder injury with a strong outing against the Mariners on Monday. He did leave early due to injury, but the good news is that it was a calf cramp and nothing related to his arm. Woodruff said that it should be a […]

Carlos Lagrange Overpowering Double-A Hitters, Command Still Lagging

New York Yankees pitching prospect  Carlos Lagrange is overwhelming Double-A hitters with elite velocity and strikeout stuff. The 6-foot-7 flamethrower has racked up 49 strikeouts in just 35 2/3 innings for Somerset, allowing only 20 hits and issuing 22 walks. While opponents can hardly touch him, his 3.79 ERA reflects inconsistent command, with a walk […]

Tanner Scott Will Undergo an MRI on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott (forearm) had to leave Monday night's win over the Twins after feeling a "sting" in his forearm, according to manager Dave Roberts. Roberts said that Scott will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the nature and severity of the issue, but he added that it seems "more […]

Leonardo Bernal Emerging as a Must-Watch Catching Prospect

St. Louis Cardinals catching prospect Leonardo Bernal is quietly breaking out at Double-A Springfield. The 21-year-old switch-hitter is slashing .282/.356/.468 with 11 homers, 13 doubles, and 10 steals, showing rare power-speed upside behind the plate. Even more impressive, Bernal has cut his strikeout rate to 15.2%, significantly improving from last season's 22%. His athleticism and […]

Benny Montgomery Heating Up in Double-A as He Eyes a Comeback

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Benny Montgomery is looking to bounce back after battling injuries. The former 2021 eighth overall pick went 3-for-4 with a walk on Saturday, offering a glimpse of his upside. Now healthy and playing regularly at Double-A, Montgomery brings an intriguing mix of speed, size, and raw tools. While inconsistency and health […]

Jonathon Long Mashing in Triple-A, Knocking on Cubs Door

Chicago Cubs first base prospect Jonathon Long is making noise at Triple-A, slashing .317/.399/.505 with 14 home runs and a 19.9% strikeout rate. The 23-year-old's bat has been his calling card, though defensive struggles at left field and third base have likely cemented him at first. Long could earn a call-up if he keeps hitting […]

Alec Burleson Exits Early Monday With Foot Contusion

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson (foot) exited Monday's 6-2 win over the Rockies in the seventh inning with a contusion on the top of his foot after fouling a ball off of himself, per the Athletic's Katie Woo. Burleson went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts before being replaced by Garrett Hampson. […]

Grayson Rodriguez Undergoing Imaging On Elbow

Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich reported Monday that Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, lat) is undergoing imaging on his right elbow, per interim manager Tony Mansolino. The 25-year-old has missed the entire 2025 season with an elbow injury suffered in the spring, followed by a lat issue, and now a re-emergence of elbow issues. […]

Shane McClanahan Throws 10-Pitch Bullpen Session Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (triceps) threw a 10-pitch bullpen session on Monday, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Manager Kevin Cash said McClanahan, "Felt OK, nothing great. So we'll see how he comes in tomorrow. We'll just see. I don't have much to add right now." The 28-year-old had a rough rehab […]

Nathan Eovaldi Targeting Wednesday For Next Start

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday that the team is "targeting Wednesday" for starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) to make his next start, per Dallas News' Shawn McFarland. Eovaldi was scratched from Sunday's start against the Tigers due to back stiffness. The 35-year-old has dealt with injuries throughout his career but […]

Chris Martin Placed On 15-Day Injured List Monday, Out 4-6 Weeks

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left calf strain, per the team's official communications X account. The 39-year-old left Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers after a disappointing performance. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Martin will miss four-to-six weeks. He has been a […]

Ha-Seong Kim Exits Monday With Lower-Back Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) exited Monday's 8-3 loss to the White Sox in the fourth inning with lower-back tightness, per MLB.com's Adam Berry. He walked and stole a base in his only plate appearance, but did not return to the field in the fourth. Kim said through interpreter David Lee that his […]

Martin Perez Hopes to Start Rehab Assignment on Aug. 2

Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Perez (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters at the end of this week and is targeting a minor-league rehab assignment on Aug. 2, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Perez has been out with a flexor strain in his left elbow since mid-April, so the 34-year-old veteran southpaw is going […]

Max Muncy Exits After Hit-by-Pitch, Considered Day-to-Day

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was hit by a pitch in the right hand during Monday's matchup with the Rangers, subsequently exiting the game. X-rays came back negative, but it's possible the 22-year-old misses a game or two, so for now, consider him day-to-day. The former first-round draft pick hit .252 and popped eight home […]

Starling Marte Should Rejoin Mets This Week

New York Mets outfielder/designated hitter Starling Marte (knee) should come off the 10-day injured list and rejoin the team this week, per manager Carlos Mendoza. Marte still needs another couple of days, but he most likely will not require a minor-league rehab assignment before returning. Barring a setback for the 36-year-old veteran over the next […]

Shelby Miller to Throw to Live Hitters on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed reliever Shelby Miller (forearm) will throw to live hitters on Tuesday, according to Arizona Sports' Alex Weiner. Miller will take the next step in his recovery after throwing a bullpen session on Saturday. There's no clear timetable for the 34-year-old veteran's return, although there's a chance he could return to Arizona's bullpen […]

Chris Taylor Activated From Injured List on Monday

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated outfielder Chris Taylor (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder Gustavo Campero to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Taylor did not start in Monday's 7-5 loss to the hosting New York Mets at Citi Field, but he entered the game late as a pinch-hitter […]

Justin Foscue, Alejandro Osuna Optioned to Triple-A

Texas Rangers infielder Justin Foscue and outfielder Alejandro Osuna were optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. Neither player was getting starts on a regular basis, and neither was hitting well, with Foscue going 0-for-3 in just one game during his latest stint, while Osuna was slashing .164/.293/.224 in 82 plate appearances stretching back to late May. […]

J.T. Ginn to Start for A's on Tuesday

Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn has been tabbed to make the start on Tuesday against the division-rival Texas Rangers, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Even though the matchup is a good one, Ginn will carry little fantasy upside in what will be his fifth start of the season and 12th appearance overall. The 26-year-old former second-rounder […]

Davis Martin to Come Off Injured List and Start on Tuesday

MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports that Chicago White Sox right-hander Davis Martin (forearm) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start on Tuesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Martin will be returning to a 2-7 record, 3.79 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and just 53 strikeouts in 80 2/3 innings pitched over his 14 appearances (13 […]

Alec Burleson Fouls Pitch Off Knee, Leaves Early on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Alec Burleson (knee) was removed from Monday's game early at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies after fouling a pitch off his right knee in the seventh inning, John Denton of MLB.com reports. Burleson looked to be in a lot of pain as he limped to the dugout. He was […]

Ethan Salas Progressing Slowly, Return Timetable Uncertain

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas (back), who was diagnosed in May with a stress reaction in his lower back, is healing slower than expected, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to action. The Padres' second-ranked prospect (MLB No. 22) has not played in a game since April 17, and it is looking […]

Troy Melton to be Called Up, Will Start on Wednesday for Tigers

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Troy Melton will be called up from Triple-A Toledo for what will be his major league debut and will draw the start against the Pirates on Wednesday in Pittsburgh. The Tigers' 10th-ranked prospect pitched well enough at Double-A earlier in the season to earn a promotion to Triple-A, where he's excelled […]

Brandyn Garcia Called Up from Triple-A for MLB Debut

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Brandyn Garcia was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday for what will be his major league debut whenever he enters a game. The left-hander worked as a starter in 2024, but this year, between Double-A and Triple-A, he worked solely as a reliever. In 32 appearances (33 1/3 innings pitched) […]

Jeremy Pena to Face Live Pitching This Week

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) could face live pitching in the next few days, reports Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. He has recently progressed to taking on-field batting practice in Florida. The 27-year-old is working his way back from a small rib fracture that has kept him out since June 27. There seems […]

Josh Jung Recalled from Triple-A

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung was recalled from Triple-A on Monday and is in the lineup batting eighth and starting at third base. Justin Foscue and Alejandro Osuna were both optioned to make room for Jung and Michael Helman. It came as a surprise when Jung was demoted at the beginning of July, although […]