Luis Garcia Progressing on Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (elbow) is currently on a rehab assignment, and the team is moving him from the Florida Complex League to Single-A Fayetteville. Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in May 2023 and suffered a setback while on a rehab assignment in 2025. He was able to throw […]

J.T. Realmuto Gets Sunday Off

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will hit the bench for his team's game on Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Angels. It's an afternoon game following a night game, so this is likely just a planned day off for the veteran backstop. Rafael Marchan will take his place behind the plate and bat eighth. In […]

Jasson Dominguez Returns to Lineup on Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is back in the lineup, batting leadoff and playing left field for his team's Sunday afternoon game against the Atlanta Braves. Dominguez was on the bench for Saturday's game against Atlanta, with Cody Bellinger playing left field and Trent Grisham in center field. The Yankees continue to divide playing […]

Marcell Ozuna Returns to Lineup on Sunday

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is back in the team's lineup for a game against the New York Yankees on Sunday. He's batting sixth versus right-hander Marcus Stroman. It'll be the first start since July 12 for Ozuna, though he did pinch-hit and strike out in a 12-9 loss on Saturday. The slumping 34-year-old […]

Trevor Cahill Retires

Veteran right-hander Trevor Cahill has decided to end his comeback bid and retire, according to J.P. Hoornstra of Newsweek. Cahill hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021 or in the minors since 2022. He attempted to resurrect his career with the Gastonia Ghost Peppers of the Atlantic League this season, but a knee injury forced […]

Jon Singleton to Join Astros

The Astros are set to recall first baseman Jon Singleton from Triple-A Sugar Land, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. He'll come up with the Astros facing a rash of injuries in their infield. Now 33 years old, Singleton debuted with the Astros as a highly touted prospect in 2014, but his career hasn't gone according […]

Ken Waldichuk Activated, Optioned to Triple-A

The Athletics have reinstated left-hander Ken Waldichuk (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Waldichuk, whose 30-day rehab assignment window ended, will get more work in the minors in the wake of May 2024 Tommy John surgery. The 27-year-old has struggled to a 7.63 ERA with 17:16 K:BB in […]

Jon Gray Strong in Rehab Start

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (forearm) pitched well for Triple-A Round Rock Saturday in what could go down as his final rehab start. Gray threw 3 2/3 innings of one-run, three-hit ball with five strikeouts against two walks over 61 pitches. The 33-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors this season after suffering a forearm fracture […]

Martin Perez Close to Starting Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Perez (elbow) is continuing to make progress in his recovery from a flexor tendon strain. After Perez threw a bullpen session on Saturday, White Sox assistant general manager Josh Barfield said the 34-year-old is nearing a rehab assignment. Perez went on the injured list on April 19 after making four […]

Sebastian Walcott Homers, Swipes Two Bags on Saturday

Texas Rangers infield prospect Sebastian Walcott went 3-for-4 at the plate on Saturday for Double-A Frisco, including a pair of singles, a home run, two RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. It was his second home run in the last three games, now slashing .244/.341/.392 with 10 home runs and 22 steals through 80 games. […]

Kevin McGonigle Doubles, Drives in Two in Three-Hit Game

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle went 3-for-4 with a walk, a pair of singles, and a double for Double-A Erie on Saturday, stealing a base, scoring once, and collecting two RBI in the process. It was the second straight game with a double and his best showing yet since being promoted to Double-A, now with […]

Charlie Condon Homers in Second Straight Game at Double-A

Colorado Rockies third base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon went 2-for-4 on Saturday for Double-A Hartford, collecting a single, a solo home run, and he was also hit by a pitch. It was the second straight game with a home run for the Rockies' top-ranked prospect, who is now riding a five-game hit streak, too. The 2024 first-rounder […]

Shay Whitcomb Recalled on Sunday

Houston Astros infielder Shay Whitcomb has been recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land this weekend. The expectation is that Whitcomb will take over the active roster spot with Isaac Paredes (hamstring) going down during Saturday's game. The Astros haven't officially said Paredes is heading to the injured list, but that announcement should come soon. Whitcomb hasn't […]

Brandon Sproat Strikes Out Nine on Saturday

New York Mets pitching prospect Brandon Sproat threw five innings for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, allowing zero earned runs (one unearned run) on one hit and one walk while striking out nine batters. It's now a dominant four-game stretch for the righty, posting a 0.00 ERA, 0.61 WHIP, and an elite 25.9 percent K-BB% in his […]

Brandon Lowe Dealing with Plantar Fasciitis

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (foot) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He was pulled out after grounding out to third base in the sixth inning. That was a bad sign considering Lowe just returned from an oblique injury on Friday. It's not an oblique […]

Spencer Arrighetti Sharp During Rehab Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) took the mound for a rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday. This was his first rehab start since Arrighetti fractured his thumb in early April. It was a solid outing as he tossed three scoreless innings, allowing one hit, and striking out four batters. He'll need […]

Noah Schultz Scratched from Start on Saturday

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz was warming up when something did not feel right, and he was subsequently scratched from his start on Saturday for Triple-A Charlotte with what is being described as right knee discomfort. Chicago's top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 15) was set to make his fourth start for the Knights, looking […]

Isaac Paredes to Undergo MRI

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He was taken out of the game after showing signs of discomfort after singling in the third inning. It's worth noting that Paredes missed time in June due to a hamstring issue. Possibly, Paredes […]

Mookie Betts Could Miss Sunday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was not in the starting lineup during Saturday's contest. Manager Dave Roberts said he wanted to give Betts a mental break given his offensive struggles heading into the All-Star break. It has been ugly as Betts has only 21 hits over his last 30 games. Roberts mentioned that Betts […]

Ketel Marte Expected to Play on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (personal) is expected to be back with the team ahead of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Marte has been away from the team since Friday due to a personal matter. That being said, Marte has missed the first two games of this series, but is expected to […]

Eugenio Suarez Goes Yard Twice in Win

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez continued to show off his tremendous power Saturday in a 10-1 rout of the St. Louis Cardinals. Suarez posted his fifth multi-home run game of the season, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a walk. The 34-year-old has slugged a major league-leading 18 HRs since June 1 and now […]

Tanner Houck to Remain on Injured List After Setback

Boston Red Sox hurler Tanner Houck (elbow) has suffered a recurrence of a right flexor pronator strain and will remain on the 15-day injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Houck had just finished a maximum 30-day rehab assignment to recover from the strain on Thursday, leaving the Red Sox two days to decide whether […]

Red Sox's Rotation Set for Series Against Phillies

The Boston Red Sox have set their rotation for their upcoming road series against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. They'll start three right-handers - Walker Buehler on Monday, Richard Fitts on Tuesday, and Lucas Giolito on Wednesday. Buehler put together back-to-back respectable starts before the All-Star break, but the first half […]

Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez to Lead Phillies Against Red Sox

Philadelphia Phillies standout starters Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sanchez will make their second-half debuts in a home series against the Boston Red Sox during the upcoming week. Wheeler will start Monday, Sanchez will toe the rubber Tuesday, and left-hander Jesus Luzardo will get the ball Wednesday. Wheeler was spectacular in the first half en route […]

Nathan Eovaldi Scratched Sunday, Jacob Latz to Start

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (back) will not make his scheduled start on Sunday because of back stiffness, manager Bruce Bochy announced. The Rangers will instead turn to left-hander Jacob Latz against the Detroit Tigers. Eovaldi missed most of June with elbow inflammation, but he has been superb over 16 starts. The 35-year-old has gone […]

Brendan Rodgers Suffers Concussion, Nasal Fracture

Houston Astros second baseman Brendan Rodgers (oblique, head) suffered a concussion and a nasal fracture on a collision during his first rehab game with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. The Astros have returned Rodgers from his rehab assignment and are sending him for further evaluation, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rodgers has been […]

Alec Bohm Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed third baseman Alec Bohm (ribs) on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left rib and recalled infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Bohm suffered the injury on a hit by pitch last Saturday, causing him to miss two of the Phillies' three games since then. The 28-year-old played […]

Cade Povich Records Six Strikeouts in Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich (hip) took the mound for Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday. Last time out, Povich threw three scoreless innings at High-A Aberdeen. On Saturday, Povich allowed one run on three hits while striking out six batters across 3 ⅓ innings of work. It's unclear if Povich will be cleared to return […]

Kyle Bradish Throws Batting Practice Session

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (elbow) was able to throw a live two-inning batting practice session on Saturday. Bradish reportedly looked good during this session, which is great news. That means, Bradish should be able to head out on a rehab assignment now. He figures to need a few rehab starts before getting back […]

Liam Hendriks Throwing at 120 Feet

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (hip) appears to be making progress as he threw from 120 feet on Saturday. Hendriks has been sidelined since May 28 due to right hip inflammation. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list and there really hasn't been many updates on his status since then. The Red […]