Zach Neto Scheduled For Live Hitting

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (oblique) is scheduled for live hitting on Saturday. The 22-year-old has been on the injured list since mid-June after suffering an oblique strain. He played well before going down, batting .259 with 45 hits, six home runs, and 22 RBI. Fortunately, he's made progress since then, so it's possible […]

Matt Moore Scheduled To Face Hitters Saturday

Los Angeles Angels reliever Matt Moore (oblique) is scheduled to face hitters on Saturday. The 34-year-old appeared in 22 games before going down with an oblique strain in May, amassing a 3-1 record with a 1.44 ERA and 12 holds. But he has been working his way back since then, recently throwing a bullpen session […]

Dominic Canzone Called Up To Majors

The Arizona Diamondbacks have selected the contract of outfield prospect Dominic Canzone. In the process, Arizona optioned outfielder Dominic Fletcher and designated left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington for assignment. Canzone has put together an incredible season with Triple-A Reno, slashing .354/.431/.634 with 16 home runs, 71 RBI, 61 runs, and two stolen bases in 71 games. […]

Tyler Glasnow Leaves Early Due To Hand Cramping

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow left his start early on Friday against the visiting Atlanta Braves due to cramping in his left, non-throwing hand. It's something that he has dealt with in the past, but it's nothing serious. Before departing early, Glasnow allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits (one homer) while walking […]

Jose Urquidy To Face Hitters Sunday

Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy (shoulder) will face live hitters again on Sunday in a batting practice session. Urquidy also faced live hitters on Tuesday, so the 28-year-old starter is getting closer to being cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment. He's been sidelined since May 1 with right-shoulder inflammation, so Urquidy is probably going to […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Goes Back On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) back on the 10-day injured list on Friday and recalled right-hander Cody Bolton from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Hayes just returned from a short stint on the 10-day injured list due to lower-back inflammation on Thursday and went 0-for-3 with a walk and two […]

Pirates Place Andrew McCutchen On 10-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (elbow) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 6) on Friday and also recalled first baseman Ji Man Choi (Achilles) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. To make room for Choi on the 40-man roster, the Bucs activated left-hander Rob Zastryzny (forearm) from […]

Corbin Carroll Back In The Lineup Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (shoulder) is right back in the team's lineup on Friday to start a series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and veteran left-hander Rich Hill. Carroll is starting in center field and batting second in the lineup. The 22-year-old missed three starts last weekend due to a right-shoulder injury and then […]

Jo Adell Starting In Center Field

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is making the start in center field and batting fifth in the lineup on Friday against right-hander Tony Gonsolin and the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's Adell's second straight start since being called up earlier this week. He's only played in three games this year, but he's gone 3-for-8 with […]

Anthony Rendon Remains Out Against Dodgers

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (shin) is missing from the team's starting lineup again on Friday for the series opener against the crosstown Los Angeles Dodgers. Mike Moustakas will make the start at the hot corner and bat sixth in the lineup against Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin. Rendon fouled a ball off his […]

Miguel Vargas Not In The Lineup On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Vargas is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This appears to be a routine rest day for Vargas who has struggled heavily at the plate this season. He's slashing .197/.300/.370 with seven home runs and 32 RBI in 69 games. Mookie Betts […]

Jeimer Candelario Out Of The Lineup

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 29-year-old will sit out this contest after getting hit in the knee by a pitch during Thursday's game. The expectation is that this is a day-to-day issue, so hopefully Candelario will avoid a trip […]

Brandon Woodruff To Throw Bullpen Session On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) looked sharp during his throwing session on Friday, according to Adam McCalvy. The next step is for Woodruff to take the mound for a bullpen session on Sunday. It sounds like the 30-year-old will stay in Milwaukee over the All-Star break to continue his rehab program. The expectation […]

Keibert Ruiz To Rest On Friday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. The Nats will give Ruiz a break after he went 1-for-9 with three strikeouts over the last two games. The 24-year-old is slashing .225/.279/.360 with nine home runs and 31 RBI in 70 games this season. Riley […]

Austin Hays To Sit Out Again

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hip) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 28-year-old has been out since Sunday due to a left hip contusion. The fact Hays hasn't been placed on the injured list means the team is hopeful he will play this weekend. Otherwise, Hays will […]

Adley Rutschman Resting On Friday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This appears to be a routine rest day for the All-Star backstop. James McCann will do the catching and bat eighth versus right-hander Bailey Ober on Friday. Fantasy managers should expect Rutschman to be back in the […]

Brett Baty Remains Out On Friday

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. The left-handed slugger missed Thursday's contest due to left hamstring soreness. It sounds like Baty is being considered day-to-day right now. Honestly, it wouldn't be shocking to see the Mets give Baty a […]

Adam Wainwright Receives Injection In Shoulder

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright (shoulder) had an injection in his right shoulder after arriving home to St. Louis, and he will be shut down from throwing for a bit to let it heal. Wainwright was placed on the injured list on Thursday with right-shoulder inflammation and probably won't return to the Cardinals' starting […]

Yordan Alvarez Takes On-Field Batting Practice

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) hit on the field on Friday at Minute Maid Park and could face right-hander Jose Urquidy (shoulder) in a live batting practice session on Sunday. He will continue to work out with the team's coaching staff in Seattle during next week's All-Star break. Alvarez has been on the […]

Andrew Painter Experiencing More Elbow Discomfort

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter (elbow) is undergoing tests for right-elbow discomfort. Manager Rob Thomson said he couldn't reveal the specific testing and isn't sure when the results will be available. Painter dealt with some elbow stiffness earlier this week but managed to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. The 20-year-old right-hander obviously didn't […]

Ezequiel Tovar Hitting Leadoff Against Giants

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is starting at shortstop and batting in the leadoff spot on Friday against the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Ross Stripling. Tovar continues to rise up the Rockies' lineup while going 22-for-67 (.328) with three home runs, two doubles, a triple, 14 RBI, a stolen base and 11 runs scored […]

Jake Bauers Goes On Injured List, Franchy Cordero Called Up

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Jake Bauers (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 6) on Friday with a left rotator-cuff contusion and recalled infielder/outfielder Franchy Cordero from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. It's unknown how long Bauers will be out after injuring his left shoulder while diving for a ball […]

Carlos Rodon Activated, Nestor Cortes Moved To 60-Day IL

The New York Yankees officially activated left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and transferred left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Rodon will make his long-awaited debut for the Yankees on Friday against the visiting Chicago Cubs. An All-Star the last two years with […]

Tigers Plan To Activate Riley Greene Saturday

The Detroit Tigers plan is to activate outfielder Riley Greene (leg) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Greene is expected to serve as the designated hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman. The 22-year-old will be returning from a five-week absence due to a stress reaction […]

Tyler Stephenson Absent From Friday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson will take a day off on Friday with the team facing the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers to start a three-game series before next week's All-Star break. With Stephenson sitting, Luke Maile will handle the catching duties while batting in the nine-hole against Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. Stephenson has been hot at […]

Bo Naylor Given A Rest Day

Cleveland Guardians catching prospect Bo Naylor will take the day off on Friday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. The Guardians will give the young backstop a breather after a rough start in 2023. Naylor played in his first five MLB games in 2022, and in his next 14 games this year, he's gone just […]

Ryan Noda Returns From Illness

Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda (illness) is feeling better on Friday and is starting at first base and batting third in the lineup against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander Brennan Bernardino. Noda only ended up missing one game on Thursday due to a stomach illness. The 27-year-old left-handed hitter is currently on a […]

Sam Long Serving As Opener Against Boston

Oakland Athletics left-hander Sam Long will serve as the opener on Friday against the Boston Red Sox, with right-hander Luis Medina working as the bulk reliever. It will be Long's first start of the season and only the 12th of his career in three MLB seasons. He's been decent for Oakland in 25 appearances out […]

Dansby Swanson Still Sidelined Friday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) remains out of the starting lineup against the New York Yankees in the Bronx on Friday. Nico Hoerner is starting at short and batting leadoff, while Christopher Morel will draw the start at the keystone and hit fifth against Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon, who is making his 2023 debut. […]

Luke Raley Sitting Against Right-Hander

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Atlanta Braves. The left-handed hitter is typically in the team's starting lineup against right-handed pitchers, but he'll find himself on the bench to start this contest against Braves righty Charlie Morton. Outfielder Harold Ramirez is serving as the […]