CJ Abrams Back to Start Second Half

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (shoulder) is back at shortstop and is batting leadoff for Friday's series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres and right-hander Dylan Cease to start the second half of the season. The Nationals scratched Abrams from the lineup for the final game of the first half of the season on […]

Ha-Seong Kim Back in Action for Rays

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (foot) is back at shortstop and will hit eighth in Friday's series opener against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Charlie Morton. Kim was pulled from the final game of the first half of the season on Sunday after fouling a ball off his left foot, but he had […]

Steven Kwan to Get Another Day Off

Cleveland Guardians All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan will not be in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Athletics to begin the second half of the season. The Guardians will give Kwan another day off with a left-hander on the mound after he took part in the All-Star activities this week. Nolan Jones will […]

Alec Bohm Back From Rib Injury on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (ribs) is back at the hot corner and is batting cleanup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and right-handed opener Ryan Zeferjahn to begin the second half of the season. A bruised left rib kept Bohm out for the final game of the first half […]

Ryan Zeferjahn Starting Bullpen Game for Angels on Friday

The Los Angeles Angels will go with a bullpen game to open the second half of the season in Friday's series opener in Philadelphia against the Phillies, per The Athletic's Sam Blum. Right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn will get the opening assignment. This will be the first time all season that the Angels have gone outside of […]

Brandon Lowe Back From 10-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated infielder Brandon Lowe (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder Curtis Mead to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The Rays haven't released their starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles yet to begin the second half of the season, but Lowe […]

Luis L. Ortiz to Remain on Leave for Another Month - Will he Pitch Again?

Major League Baseball has extended the paid leave for Cleveland Guardians right-hander Luis L. Ortiz through Aug. 31 as they continue their investigation for a possible gambling-related offense, according to Zack Meisel of MLB.com. The league has been looking into Ortiz since early July. Depending on what MLB finds, it's possible that the 26-year-old won't […]

Ian Hamilton Serving as Opener on Friday

New York Yankees right-hander Ian Hamilton will serve as the team's opener to kick off the second half of the season in Friday's series opener against the hosting Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, according to The Athletic's Chris Kirschner. The Yankees are playing it safe with lefty Max Fried (finger), so he will not pitch […]

Max Fried Won't Start This Weekend - Should Fantasy Managers be Worried?

According to The Athletic's Chris Kirschner, New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried (finger) isn't listed as a starter for the first series of the second half of the season this weekend in Atlanta against his former team, the Braves. It looks like the Yankees are exercising caution with one of the best lefty arms in […]

Joey Wentz to Start on Saturday Against Yankees

Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz will get the starting nod for Saturday's contest at Truist Park against the visiting New York Yankees in Game 2 of the first series of the second half. The Braves are the third team that Wentz has pitched for already in 2025. The 27-year-old southpaw was claimed off waivers from […]

Travis Bazzana Officially Activated From Injured List

Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana (oblique) was officially activated from the seven-day injured list at Double-A Akron on Friday to begin the second half of the season. Bazzana will return to action in the minors for the first time since mid-May due to a right-oblique strain. The 22-year-old is the club's top prospect, […]

Spencer Turnbull Signs With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have signed free-agent pitcher Spencer Turnbull on Friday. Turnbull started the year with the Toronto Blue Jays, but was designated for assignment after making only three appearances. The 32-year-old was a solid swingman with the Philadelphia Phillies last season. He posted a 2.65 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and a 58/20 K/BB ratio across […]

Giants Announce Weekend Series Starters

The San Francisco Giants have set their starting rotation for the upcoming second-half series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The organization announced that right-hander Justin Verlander will take the ball in the second half opener. After that, Logan Webb will get the starting nod on Saturday. Then, Robbie Ray is set to pitch […]

Matt Shaw Playing on Friday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is in the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Shaw sat out the final three games ahead of the All-Star break, but will get another chance on Friday. The rookie slugger has been awful this season, going 1-for-27 at the plate during the month […]

Masataka Yoshida Absent on Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Yoshida started in four of the last five games ahead of the All-Star break. He was hitless in the final two games ahead of the break and finds himself on the bench ahead of Friday's […]

Marco Dinges Swinging Hot Bat at High-A

Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Marco Dinges has enjoyed an impressive first half and has been able to carry his success into his first taste of High-A. The backstop opened the season with Low-A Carolina, where he posted an elite .353/.500/.576 line with a 1.076 OPS through 26 contests. During this stretch, Dinges hit eight doubles […]

Shane Murphy Holding His Own at Double-A

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect Shane Murphy has looked very impressive during his first look at the Double-A level. Through 75 2/3 innings with Double-A Birmingham, Murphy has posted a stellar 1.55 ERA with a 0.82 WHIP. During this stretch, the southpaw has struck out just 60 hitters but has shown high command of […]

Jesus Made Sharp Through Low-A Debut

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesus Made has looked quite impressive during his first taste of Low-A ball. Made opened the 2025 regular season with Low-A Carolina after spending time at the rookie level in the Dominican Summer League during the 2024 season. Through his first 71 games with Low-A Carolina, the top-ranked prospect in Milwaukee […]

Khal Stephen Enjoys Dominant First Half at High-A

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Khal Stephen enjoyed an impressive first half of the campaign with High-A Vancouver. Through 48 1/3 innings of work, the No. 9-ranked prospect in the Toronto system has posted a stellar 1.49 ERA with a 0.85 WHIP. Through this stretch, the right-hander has struck out 49 hitters while showing […]

Tyler Bremner Inks Contract with Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have signed right-handed pitcher Tyler Bremner to a $7,689,525 contract. The Angels selected Bremner with the second overall pick in last week's MLB Draft out of UC Santa Barbara. According to Carlos Collazo of Baseball America, this contract is just over two million dollars under the slot value of the second […]

Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, Jett Williams Not Expected to be Traded

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Mets are not expected to trade top pitching prospects Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong, as well as infield prospect Jett Williams, ahead of the trade deadline. While the Mets are expected to be active as they look to strengthen their roster in preparation […]

Jordan Walker to Return Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals will activate outfielder Jordan Walker (appendix) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. The team cleared room for him by optioning infielder Thomas Saggese to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. Walker is coming back after undergoing an appendectomy that has kept him out since June 22. The […]

Ryan Helsley to Stay Put?

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley is a potential trade candidate as the July 31 deadline approaches, but he's "more likely" to remain with the team through the season, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Helsley will be a free agent over the winter, but even if the Cardinals don't re-sign the flamethrowing right-hander, […]

Jesse Chavez Designated for Assignment

The Atlanta Braves have designated right-hander Jesse Chavez for assignment. His roster spot is going to righty Dane Dunning, whom the Braves acquired from the Texas Rangers on Thursday. This is the third time this season the Braves have designated Chavez, who re-signed on minor-league deals in the previous two instances. It stands to reason […]

Paul Blackburn Fans Eight in Rehab Start

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn (shoulder) began a rehab assignment Thursday in the rookie-level Florida Coast League. The 31-year-old was strong over 3 2/3 innings, as he allowed one earned run on three hits while piling up eight strikeouts against two walks. Blackburn has been on the 15-day injured list since July 3 with […]

Chris Taylor Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (hand) began a rehab assignment in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Thursday. Taylor had a big night, going 3-for-3 with a double, two RBI, and a run scored. The 34-year-old hasn't appeared in the majors since suffering a fractured left hand on a hit by pitch on June […]

Mariners Rotation Set to Start the Second Half

Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo has been given the nod to start the first game after the All-Star break against their division opponent, the Houston Astros. This is a big series for the Mariners, as they find themselves five games behind the Astros in the AL West race. Castillo has been solid for the Mariners […]

Diamondbacks Set Rotation to Kick Off Second Half

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt is scheduled to start on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals for the start of the second half. It is odd that Pfaadt is the first to start after the All-Star break, considering he owns a 5.16 ERA in 99 1/3 innings pitched thus far in 2025. Nonetheless, Pfaadt will […]

Tyler Glasnow Scheduled to Start on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow is scheduled to toe the rubber versus the Milwaukee Brewers in their first series post-All-Star break. Glasnow faced the Brewers in his last turn through the rotation on July 9, which was also his first start back from his shoulder injury that had kept him out since late April. […]

Carlos Estevez Drawing Interest as the Trade Deadline Approaches

MLB.com's Francys Romero reported on Thursday that Kansas City Royals reliever Carlos Estevez might be one of the bullpen pitchers drawing the most interest. Teams like the Yankees have been keeping an eye on him in recent months, per sources. The Royals have underachieved thus far this season, and it appears that the Detroit Tigers […]