Luke Keaschall's Rehab Could be Prolonged

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Luke Keaschall (forearm) went 2-for-5 with two singles and a pair of steals on Sunday during his rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul. The Twins' third-ranked prospect has now completed three rehab games, going 3-for-12 -- all singles -- with a 3:1 BB:K and two steals so far. The former second-rounder […]

Gabriel Moreno Set for CT Scan This Week

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) will undergo another CT scan this week, per MLB.com. Moreno suffered a right-hand contusion on June 6 against the Cincinnati Reds and was later diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right index finger. He originally went on the 10-day injured list on June 19 before being transferred to […]

Yoel Tejeda Jr. Getting Promoted to High-A Wilmington

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Yoel Tejeda Jr. is being promoted to High-A Wilmington after a solid showing at Single-A to begin the year. The Nats' 17th-ranked prospect posted a 3.43 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and a 16.4 percent K-BB% over 16 starts for Fredericksburg (78 2/3 innings pitched). The 6-foot-8 hurler was proficient at keeping balls […]

Cubs to Call up Ben Brown

The Chicago Cubs are expected to call up right-hander Ben Brown from Triple-A Iowa on Monday before their series opener versus the Kansas City Royals, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Brown could serve as Chicago's bulk reliever on Monday against KC after opener Ryan Brasier, who will likely only go one or two innings as the […]

Jose Butto Should Return to Bullpen This Week

New York Mets right-hander Jose Butto (illness) is on a minor-league rehab assignment and should return to the big-league bullpen this week, according to The Athletic's Tim Britton. Butto started his rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League last week and has now moved to Triple-A Syracuse. The 27-year-old will probably only need another […]

Starling Marte Should Return by End of July

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) won't be back as quickly as the team had initially hoped, but The Athletic's Tim Britton says that he should return by the end of July. Marte has taken batting practice, though, so his return isn't all that far off, barring a setback. The 36-year-old veteran has recovered […]

Pete Alonso Expected to Return on Monday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) didn't start Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds due to a right-hand contusion, but he did enter the game in the seventh inning to continue his consecutive games streak. The Athletic's Tim Britton writes that Alonso is expected to start on Monday in the series opener […]

Alek Manoah Looks Better in Second Rehab Game

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (elbow) looked much better in his second minor-league rehab start on Sunday at Single-A Dunedin, giving up one run on three hits while walking none and striking out two in two innings of work. He threw 16 of his 28 pitches for strikes in the outing after going just […]

Chris Taylor Nearing a Return

Los Angeles Angels utility man Chris Taylor (hand) started his minor-league rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Thursday and has gone 4-for-6 with two RBI in two games played so far. Taylor was hit by a pitch on June 9, and X-rays revealed a left-hand fracture. The 34-year-old veteran began the season […]

Robert Stephenson Throwing Up to 90 Feet

An MRI exam on Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) on June 6 showed an injury after he was pulled three pitches into his May 30 outing. He threw on June 30 but still felt discomfort and was shut down until throwing again on July 7. Stephenson said he's been throwing up to […]

Astros Set Rotation for Monday, Tuesday

The Houston Astros will start right-hander Colton Gordon and left-hander Framber Valdez in the first two games of the team's early-week series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome notes that Wednesday's starter is still to be determined. Gordon's last appearance came in relief on July 13, but his other […]

Multiple Teams Showing Interest in Ke'Bryan Hayes

The New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and Detroit Tigers have all "checked in" with the Pittsburgh Pirates around third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The 28-year-old Hayes is one of MLB's best defenders at the hot corner and is signed through 2029 at a reasonable $7.5 million average annual value. […]

Zack Littell Could Get Moved at the Trade Deadline

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell is "in play" as a rental starter at the trade deadline, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. While Tampa Bay enters play on Monday just 1.5 games back of the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners for the final American League wild-card spot, Morosi notes that the […]

Nolan Arenado Unlikely to be Traded

The St. Louis Cardinals are planning to hold on to third baseman Nolan Arenado through the trade deadline, with "no teams showing strong interest in him," according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Arenado previously rejected trades to both the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels, which could be discouraging teams from engaging in […]

Nationals Shopping Multiple Players Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Washington Nationals are making reliever Kyle Finnegan, utility man Amed Rosario, right-hander Mike Soroka, and first basemen Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell available at the trade deadline, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Washington is 21 games under .500 entering play on Monday, so they will clearly be in sell-mode over the next […]

Braves Making Several Veterans Available at the Trade Deadline

The Atlanta Braves are "letting teams know" that designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, closer Raisel Iglesias, and reliever Pierce Johnson are on the trade block, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Both Ozuna and Iglesias will be free agents at the end of this season, while Johnson has a $7 million club option for 2026 […]

Multiple Diamondbacks on the Trade Block

The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed third baseman Eugenio Suarez, first baseman Josh Naylor, reliever Shelby Miller, outfielder Randal Grichuk, and starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly on the trade block, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Arizona is 50-50 entering play on Monday, 4 1/2 games back of the San Diego Padres for […]

Twins Expected to Keep Joe Ryan

The Minnesota Twins will listen to offers, but are expected to keep starter Joe Ryan, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Ryan has been exceptional for the Twins in 2025, being the anchor for their struggling rotation with Pablo Lopez (shoulder) getting injured on June 3 and Bailey Ober (hip) struggling to the tune of […]

Ryan Helsley's Future With the Cardinals Still Undecided

The St. Louis Cardinals remain undecided whether they will trade closer Ryan Helsley at the deadline. Still, since they don't plan to tender him a qualifying offer, they realize they may have no choice but to move him with at least five contenders showing interest, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. While this is speculation, […]

Javier Baez's Shoulder Injury Not Considered Serious

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Javier Baez (shoulder) exited Sunday's 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning with left-shoulder soreness, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. After the game, he said that "he didn't want to keep playing through the soreness," and regarding an IL stint, he said, "I don't think so." […]

Denzer Guzman Tallies Three Hits on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop prospect Denzer Guzman went 3-for-4 with a double and a home run during the first game of a doubleheader against Double-A Columbus on Sunday afternoon. In the second half of the two-game slate, Guzman went 0-for-2 with a run and a walk. Over his last nine games, Guzman has been very […]

Colt Emerson Hits Home Run No. 9

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson went 2-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base during their contest against High-A Hillsboro on Sunday afternoon. In this contest, Emerson also drew a walk and tallied three RBI. This outing snapped a brief five-game skid for the former 22nd overall pick as he held a modest […]

Edwin Arroyo Enjoying Productive July

Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo has enjoyed a dominant July at Double-A Chattanooga. Since July 4 (last 12 games), the infielder has posted an impressive .333/.393/.510 slash line with six doubles and a home run. During this stretch, Arroyo has scored eight runs, tallied five RBI, and swiped five bags. Last summer, Arroyo was […]

Max Clark Riding Three-Game Hit Streak at Double-A

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark extended his hitting streak to three games at Double-A on Sunday afternoon. After going just 2-for-11 with a home run during his first three doubles with Double-A Erie, Clark has now tallied at least one hit in each of his last three. During this three-game stretch, Clark has gone […]

Sal Stewart Hits First Triple-A Long Ball

Cincinnati Reds second base/third base prospect Sal Stewart hit his first Triple-A long ball on Sunday afternoon. Facing Triple-A Saint Paul, the No. 51-ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com went 2-for-4 with a home run and a strikeout. After going just 1-for-9 in his first two games at the level, Stewart did not waste much […]

George Lombard Jr. Goes Deep in Second Straight Game

New York Yankees shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. went deep in his second-straight contest on Sunday during their game against Double-A Hartford. On Sunday, Lombard went 1-for-4 with a long ball. On Saturday facing Hartford, Lombard went 2-for-5 with a double and a long ball. Over his last 11 games, Lombard has tallied five extra-base […]

MacKenzie Gore Lit Up in Loss

Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore (4-9) posted his worst start of the season and took his ninth loss in an 8-1 blowout versus the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Gore lasted just 2 1/3 innings against his former team and coughed up eight earned runs on eight hits, including two homers, with three walks and […]

Eugenio Suarez Launches Two More Homers on Sunday

Another day, another two home runs for Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. The 34-year-old went deep twice for the second game in a row in a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Suarez smashed a three-run bomb in the first inning and added a solo shot in the third, upping his […]

Leodalis De Vries Homers, Drives in Two on Sunday

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries went 2-for-4, including a walk, a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored on Sunday for High-A Fort Wayne. The Padres' top-ranked prospect is hitting better as of late, going 12-for-43 (.279) with four doubles, a triple, and two home runs in July. For the season, […]

Jace LaViolette Not Expected to Play Affiliated Ball in 2025

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Jace LaViolette is not likely to play affiliated baseball for the Guardians this year, according to Guardians team president Chris Antonetti. The team's first-round pick in this year's MLB Draft broke his left hand during the SEC Tournament and subsequently underwent surgery, but was able to continue playing afterward. The Texas A&M […]