Eugenio Suarez Launches Two Home Runs Versus Astros

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez nailed two home runs and added a double as the Mariners dropped Houston 5-1 Thursday. The 31-year-old's two dingers were his 10th and 11th of the season. Suarez also drove in three runs in the contest. He will have to have a huge second half of the season to […]

Pete Alonso Collects Two Hits And Three RBI Thursday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and three RBI on Thursday in the Mets' 9-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Alonso's home run came off right-handed pitcher Ryne Nelson during the opening inning. The blast marked the 28-year-old's 26th home run of the season. Later in the game, he […]

Julio Urias Looks Solid In Win Over Pittsburgh

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias picked up the win on Thursday when he allowed two runs on three hits with eight strikeouts and just one walk across six innings of work in a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. This was a solid bounce-back effort from the 26-year-old southpaw who coughed up five […]

Whit Merrifield Cracks Two Solo Homers Thursday

On Thursday, Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield hit two solo home runs, helping the Blue Jays secure a narrow 5-4 victory over the White Sox. Despite only scoring five runs, the Blue Jays managed to make the most of their offensive opportunities with three home runs and 13 additional hits. Merrifield's impressive first […]

Corey Seager Picks Up Three More Hits

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout in a 10-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Seager picked up a pair of singles in this contest before he unloaded on a Justin Garza offering in the top of the ninth inning, going opposite field over […]

Mookie Betts Swats A Pair Of Doubles, Scores Twice

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored in a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Betts drew another start at shortstop in this contest and did his usual, productive thing. He doubled off Johan Oviedo in the first inning and came around to […]

Freddie Freeman Stuffs The Stat Sheet In Win

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base in a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Freeman did a little bit of everything in this one, reminding everyone why he'll be starting in next week's All-Star game […]

Corbin Carroll Exits Early On Thursday With Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll left Thursday's loss to the New York Mets early with an apparent right shoulder injury. Carroll took an awkward swing on a pitch from Carlos Carrasco in the seventh inning and promptly grabbed his right shoulder. The trainers came out right away and he left the game before finishing his […]

Alexis Diaz Picks Up Save No. 25

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Alexis Diaz allowed one run on one hit while striking out a batter to earn the save during Thursday's 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals. He entered the game in the 10th inning to protect a two-run lead. The 26-year-old yielded an RBI single to Lance Thomas but got Keibert Ruiz to […]

Jordan Hicks Bounces Back, Notches Save No. 6

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jordan Hicks struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Miami Marlins. He entered the ninth to protect a one-run lead. The 26-year-old blew the save in his previous appearance, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk over […]

Roansy Contreras Optioned To Triple-A Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Contreras struggled this season, posting a (3-7) record with a 6.59 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and a 55:32 K:32 over 68 1/3 innings in 2023. The 23-year-old lost his spot […]

Andrew McCutchen Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen is not in Thursday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is resting Thursday and will sit for the second time in four games. The 36-year-old is hitting .136 (3-for-22) over his previous five games. McCutchen is slashing .268/.383/.425 with 10 home runs, 28 RBI, 38 runs, and nine stolen […]

Kyle Manzardo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Kyle Manzardo, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays ANALYSIS: When the Rays selected Kyle Manzardo with their second-round pick in 2021 out of Washington State, his ability to make contact was not in question. But many were not sure if he would have enough power to work as a first baseman. In his first full season […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Reinstated From The Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) from the injured list Thursday. Roansy Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Hayes had been out since June 28 with lower back stiffness. The 26-year-old is batting leadoff against Dodgers southpaw Julio Urias in Thursday's game. He is slashing .254/.290/.397 with five […]

Brett Baty Dealing With Hamstring Soreness

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (hamstring) missed Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks due to hamstring soreness. According to Mets manager Buck Showalter, Baty might be available off the bench. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return to the lineup is Friday against the Padres. Baty is slashing .250/.319/.363 with five […]

Brusdar Graterol Won't Go On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder), who has been dealing with a sore right shoulder, will not be placed on the injured list. He threw off a bullpen mound on Thursday and was deemed OK. It's good news for the Dodgers bullpen after they learned earlier on Thursday that right-hander Daniel Hudson will […]

Nationals Sign Luis Cessa To Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent right-hander Luis Cessa to a minor-league deal on Thursday and assigned him to Triple-A Rochester. Cessa began the 2023 season with the Cincinnati Reds but was cut after going 1-4 with an ugly 9.00 ERA (5.44 FIP), 2.23 WHIP, 12 walks and 11 strikeouts in seven appearances (six starts) covering […]

Max Fried To Start Rehab Assignment Sunday

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. Last year's National League Cy Young runner-up has been on the injured list since May 9 with a left-forearm strain, but he's getting close to returning to Atlanta's starting rotation. The 29-year-old southpaw will take the next step […]

Daniel Hudson To Miss Extended Time With Sprained Knee

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (knee) is dealing with a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be out "quite some time," according to manager Dave Roberts. It's not the same knee that Hudson already had surgery on to fix a torn ACL. The veteran right-hander picked up his first save of […]

Heston Kjerstad - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Heston Kjerstad, OF, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: Many thought the Orioles jumped the gun by selecting Heston Kjerstad second overall in 2020 out of Arkansas, but his power potential was arguably the best of any hitter in the draft. Unfortunately, Kjerstad was diagnosed with myocarditis and missed the entire 2021 season. Kjerstad missed the start […]

Triston McKenzie Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians moved starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for pitcher Chris Vallimont, who was acquired in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations. McKenzie is still hoping to return this year, but he's been shut down an additional […]

Rangers To Skip Martin Perez Heading Into All-Star Break

The Texas Rangers plan to skip left-hander Martin Perez's start over the weekend in the series against the Washington Nationals. Texas will give Perez some extra rest with the All-Star break coming next week. He was originally lined up to start this Saturday, but instead, the Rangers are expected to go with Cody Bradford on […]

No Structural Damage For Tommy Edman

An MRI exam on St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman's (wrist) injured right wrist didn't show any structural damage. Edman is encouraged after having the scan, although he missed Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins after being scratched on Wednesday. The 28-year-old felt pretty intense pain in his wrist while taking batting practice before Wednesday's […]

Rays Confident Shane McClanahan Will Pitch July 16

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (back) threw in the outfield on Thursday before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies, and manager Kevin Cash said the team is very confident that McClanahan will be ready to return to the starting rotation on Sunday, July 16, against the Kansas City Royals. The 26-year-old southpaw last pitched […]

Ketel Marte Back In Starting Lineup Against Mets

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) is back at the keystone and is hitting second in the batting order on Thursday against the New York Mets and right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Marte has been held out of the lineup a few days this week due to lower-back pain, but he entered as a pinch-hitter late […]

Ty France Returns To Thursday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (undisclosed) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Ronel Blanco. France missed the team's last three games after being involved in a scary collision with Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes while running the bases in Sunday's contest, but he's recovered now and […]

Brady House - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Brady House, 3B, Washington Nationals ANALYSIS: The 2021 draft was known for elite high school shortstops in the class. Nine prep shortstops were selected in the first round, including three in the top 11, with Brady House coming in as the 11th selection to the Nationals. House came out and exploded on the scene […]

Jose Altuve's Oblique Injury Isn't Serious

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique), who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, said the MRI exam on his left oblique revealed relatively good news, showing something more minor than he presumed it would be after he felt the initial pain on his swing in batting practice on Tuesday. The 33-year-old […]

Yu Chang Likely To Be Activated This Weekend

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that infielder Yu Chang (wrist) is likely to be activated from the 60-day injured list this weekend. Chang is attempting to return from surgery on the hamate bone in his hand/wrist, and he's gone 3-for-16 with two runs scored in four games since restarting a minor-league rehab assignment. […]

Tanner Houck To Resume Throwing Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (face) had a "great doctor's appointment" and will begin throwing on Tuesday, July 11, according to manager Alex Cora. Houck is trying to return after having facial surgery on June 27, but there remains no timetable for his return to Boston's active roster. It's probably too optimistic for fantasy […]