Teoscar Hernandez Likely Headed To Injured List
The early indications are that Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) will be placed on the injured list with what is suspected to be a left oblique injury. Further details on the severity of the injury will be known when the team gets to the Bronx on Thursday afternoon. Hernandez landed on the injured... Read More
Robbie Ray Hit Hard In Loss Wednesday
Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray gave up six runs and 10 hits while walking four and striking out four in 6 1/3 innings in a loss on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. Ray was solid in his season debut on April 8 against the Minnesota Twins, giving up just one earned run while walking... Read More
Marcus Semien Off To Slow Start With Rangers
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien has only two hits in his first 22 at-bats with the Rangers in his first season with the team through the first five games. Semien has led off in two of the five games against left-handed pitchers, while hitting second in the order behind outfielder Brad Miller in the... Read More
Red Sox Haven't Discussed Extension With Nathan Eovaldi
The Boston Red Sox haven't engaged in contract-extension conversations with starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and his representatives, according to a source. Eovaldi will be eligible for free agency after the 2022 season. However, there is an expectation that the team and agents Sam and Seth Levinson could engage in contract talks after this season. Eovaldi... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt Looking For First Home Run
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is still searching for his first home run of the season heading into Thursday's matchup against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff. Through the first four games, Goldy is 3-for-13 with no RBI, five runs scored, one stolen base, five walks and four strikeouts. Four of his five walks... Read More
Julio Urias To Make Second Start Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias is lined up to make his second start of the season this Saturday at home against the Cincinnati Reds. Urias struggled in his season debut, allowing six runs (three earned) and six hits while walking two in just two innings in a loss to the Colorado Rockies on... Read More
Tyler O'Neill Has One Homer Through Four Games
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill had a quiet spring training and is off to a bit of a slow start in the first four regular season games as well, slashing .231/.294/.462 with two walks and two strikeouts through his first 17 plate appearances. Five of his RBI came in last Thursday's Opening Day win... Read More
Akil Baddoo Homers Wednesday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo hit his first home run of the season Wednesday, going deep off Nathan Eovaldi of the Boston Red Sox in a 9-7 loss. The long ball was just Baddoo's second hit of the season, and he's already struck out six times in just 16 at-bats through five games played. He... Read More
Logan Gilbert To Face White Sox Thursday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert will make his second appearance of the young season Thursday, facing off against Jimmy Lambert and a tough Chicago White Sox lineup. With several key White Sox on the bench, it may be a favorable matchup for the young righty, who impressed in his season debut. Gilbert threw five... Read More
Adolis Garcia Off To A Solid Start
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia may only be batting .176 through 21 plate appearances to start the season, but the numbers are more promising than they seem. With one homer and one steal to his name, Garcia is delivering on the promise of his 31-homer, 16-steal 2021 season, meaning fantasy investors are likely pleased with... Read More
Shane McClanahan Takes Loss Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan took the loss Wednesday against Oakland, allowing three runs on two hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings. He struck out eight batters. All the damage came in the form of a three-run home run off the bat of Sean Murphy, spoiling an otherwise dominant performance. Through... Read More
Logan Webb Goes Eight Strong Innings Wednesday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb became the first player in the majors to pitch eight innings in an outing on Wednesday afternoon, allowing just one run on four hits and no walks to pick up his first win of the season. He struck out eight batters. With just 96 pitches, Webb may have... Read More
Jonathan India Off To A Slow Start
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India is off to a slow start in 2022, slashing just .192/.222/.231 through six games and 27 plate appearances. He has yet to homer or steal a base. With six strikeouts through the first week of the season, India's whiff rates are consistent from his breakout 2021 campaign, but his... Read More
Mike Clevinger To Make Rehab Start
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) is scheduled to make a rehab start on Thursday for Single-A Lake Elsinore. Clevinger began the season on the injured list with soreness in his right knee, but it isn't considered a major injury. Nevertheless, fantasy managers are running out of patience with the 31-year-old right-hander after... Read More
Yasmani Grandal Getting The Day Off Thursday
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is taking the day off on Thursday. Grandal, who is just 3-for-15 with a home run and two RBI in his first four games of the season, will get his second day off of the year. Reese McGuire will handle the catching duties and hit seventh on Thursday against... Read More
James Kaprielian To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch for Low-A Stockton in a rehab outing on Friday, his first rehab start as he builds back up from spring shoulder irritation, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Kaprielian threw 45 pitches in a simulated game in Arizona on Sunday and was excited about the... Read More
Jed Lowrie Not Playing Thursday
Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. The switch-hitting infielder appears to be getting a normal day of rest in the matinee affair. Through four games, Lowrie has hit .250 (3-for-12) with one home run and four RBI in 14 plate appearances. Tony Kemp will start at the... Read More
Brewers To Rest Devin Williams
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams is set to receive a couple of days off. "I think he got a little tired tonight so we'll probably have to give him a couple of days off here, but we kind of knew that would be the case if we used him tonight. He was probably a... Read More
Bryan Reynolds Agrees To Two-Year Extension
The Pittsburgh Pirates and center fielder Bryan Reynolds agreed to a two-year contract extension to avoid salary arbitration on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the deal. The 27-year-old is Super 2 eligible and won't reach free agency until after the 2025 season. Reynolds was the subject of some trade rumors this offseason, but... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Receives Stitches In Finger
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (finger) received two stitches in his finger after the game on Wednesday. He was in some pain when it was wrapped initially, but he isn't concerned about the injury going forward and said the finger wasn't bothering him during his at-bats, when he slugged three home runs.... Read More
Eloy Jimenez, Josh Harrison Won't Play Thursday
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that neither outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) nor infielder Josh Harrison (back) will play on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, but the skipper considers both players day-to-day. "Maybe they'll talk me out it by tomorrow morning," La Russa joked. "I can be intimidated." X-rays came back negative on... Read More
Jose Ramirez Adds Three More Hits Wednesday
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez had yet another fantastic day at the plate on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to help beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3. He now has back-to-back three-hit days, as he went 3-for-5 with a grand slam on Tuesday. Ramirez has cemented himself as one of... Read More
Kyle Lewis Taking Live Batting Practice
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) has begun taking live batting practice, according to Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto. However, he is not yet partaking in extended ST games. Lewis underwent knee surgery last year and has remained without a timeline to return to the field. He only played in 36 games last... Read More
Ken Giles Could Start Throwing In Two Weeks
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Ken Giles (finger) could being throwing a baseball in about two weeks, according to Jerry Dipoto, the Mariners' president of baseball operations. The 31-year-old is dealing with a tendon strain in the middle finger of his right hand, his throwing hand. He doesn't have a clear timeline for a return at... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Blasts Three Homers On Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. carried the team to a 6-4 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He went 4-for-4 with three home runs, a double and four RBI in the game. His monster game came despite suffering an injury in the second inning of the game. While covering first... Read More
Lou Trivino Records His First Save On Wednesday
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino closed out the team's 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday to earn his first save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and one walk. All reports going into the season suggested that Trivino would be the clear closer for the... Read More
Lance Lynn Says He's Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) played catch on Wednesday for the first time since undergoing right knee surgery about a week ago. The 34-year-old spoke to reporters on Wednesday and stated that he was "ahead of schedule." He also added that there was still a lot of work left to be done.... Read More
Ryan Pressly Blows Save Chance On Wednesday
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly failed to convert his save opportunity against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. He entered the game in the ninth inning as the team had a 2-1 lead and he wound up giving up two walks, one hit and two runs (one earned). In addition to the blown save, he also... Read More
John Means To Receive MRI On Forearm
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (forearm) is set to undergo an MRI on his forearm in the next day or so, according to Dan Connolly of The Athletic. Means was removed from his start on Wednesday after experiencing forearm tightness. The left-hander stated that he has never felt any tightness in his forearm before,... Read More
Josh Harrison Day-To-Day With Back Stiffness
Chicago White Sox second baseman Josh Harrison (back) was removed late in Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners due to lower back stiffness. According to White Sox manager Tony La Russa, the injury seems to be a minor one. La Russa stated that Harrison will be getting the day off on Thursday and that he... Read More