Tarik Skubal To Make Another Rehab Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) will make his next minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. It will be his fifth rehab start and probably his last before joining Detroit's starting rotation. The 26-year-old southpaw has posted a 1.69 ERA, 0.66 WHIP, one walk and 16 strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings over his […]

Eduardo Rodriguez To Make Rehab Start Thursday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (finger) will make his first minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. Rodriguez threw a live batting practice session last weekend and is now ready to pitch in the minor leagues. The 30-year-old southpaw will need at least several rehab starts after not pitching for the Tigers since May […]

Hunter Renfroe Out Of Monday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe is not in the team's starting lineup for the series opener against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. The day off for Renfroe isn't because he's slumping at the plate. The 31-year-old slugger has been red-hot at the dish in his last eight games, going 12-for-29 (.414), although he […]

Tim Anderson Back At Shortstop For White Sox

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is back at the 6 and is hitting second on Monday in the series opener against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Reid Detmers. Anderson missed some time last week with a shoulder injury and returned at second base on Friday and Saturday before sitting out Sunday in the […]

Matt Manning To Return Tuesday Versus The Rangers

Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Manning (foot) will return to a big-league mound Tuesday night versus the Texas Rangers. The young right-hander broke a bone in his foot after being struck by a seemingly innocent comebacker in his second start of the season against the Blue Jays, but he will get back to action more than […]

Kolten Wong Returns To Starting Lineup Monday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong is back in the starting lineup Monday night against Washington Nationals right-hander Trevor Williams. Wong has seen a significant dip in playing time this season amidst a disastrous time at the plate while his defense continues to decline as well. For the season, Wong is hitting just .164 with […]

Clint Frazier In Monday's Starting Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Clint Frazier is in the starting lineup for Monday night's series opener with the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Reid Detmers. As is often the case against lefties, Frazier will play right field and take over for the lefty-swinging Gavin Sheets in the process. However, it has once again been a […]

Yasmani Grandal Getting A Rest Monday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is not in Monday night's starting lineup for the series opener versus the Los Angeles Angels. Grandal started each of the last two contests but also entered Friday's series opener against the Red Sox as a pinch-hitter, earning some rest in the process. It's been another disappointing season at […]

Mitch Garver Back In The Lineup Versus Lefty

Texas Rangers catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver is back in the starting lineup Monday night against Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd. Garver didn't start Sunday's series finale against the Yankees but returns on Monday aiming to do what he does best: rake left-handed pitching. The former Twins backstop has clobbered lefties to the tune of a […]

Zach McKinstry Sitting Versus Southpaw

Detroit Tigers utility player Zach McKinstry is not in the starting lineup Monday when the club takes on the Texas Rangers and left-hander Andrew Heaney. Typically the Tigers' leadoff man against right-handed pitching, McKinstry will sit against the southpaw as he's hitting just .143 without an extra-base hit across 13 plate appearances versus lefties this […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The next time I write this article, it'll be July! Yes, the season is nearly halfway through. It's easy to view what's happened thus far as a finite trend, but the second half is a brand-new ballgame. Don't stop scouring the wire for a […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jean Segura Come Off Injured List

The Miami Marlins reinstated outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) and infielder Jean Segura (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned infielders Garrett Hampson and Jacob Amaya to Triple-A Jacksonville in corresponding moves. The team also claimed right-hander Eli Villalobos off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and assigned him to Double-A Pensacola. Chisholm […]

Sean Murphy Out Against Twins

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will take the day off on Monday as the team faces the Minnesota Twins. Murphy returned on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds from a hamstring injury and went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a walk, but the Braves will give him another breather in the series opener against Minnesota. With […]

Gunnar Henderson Taking The Day Off Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Henderson, who hits left-handed, will be given a day of rest as the Orioles face Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson. Instead, Ramon Urias will get the nod at the hot corner and will bat fifth in the batting […]

Byron Buxton Absent From Lineup Again Monday

Outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (back) will not start Monday as the Minnesota Twins travel to Atlanta to face the Braves and right-hander Spencer Strider. Buxton left Saturday's game in Detroit after his third at-bat due to back spasms and did not start in the finale on Sunday, though he did ground out in his lone […]

Joey Votto Gets The Day Off Monday At Baltimore

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the lineup Monday night against left-handed starter Cole Irvin and the Baltimore Orioles. The presumed rest day comes one week after Votto made his 2023 debut, which was delayed due to a lengthy shoulder injury. The 2010 MVP started six consecutive games in the sixth spot […]

C.J. Cron Activated From Injured List

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) should return to the starting lineup on Tuesday at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers after he was activated from the injured list on Monday afternoon. The 33-year-old has been out since May 15 due to back spasms. Cron will presumably slot back into the heart of the […]

Jordan Westburg Bats Seventh In MLB Debut

The Baltimore Orioles will start rookie call-up Jordan Westburg at second base on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Brandon Williamson, and he will bat seventh in the order behind All-Star center fielder Cedric Mullins. The 24-year-old spent the first half of the season raking at Triple-A Norfolk to the tune of a .295/.372/.567 […]

Francisco Alvarez Hitting Ninth Monday

New York Yankees catcher Francisco Alvarez is doing the catching and is batting ninth in the lineup on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Colin Rea. Alvarez went hitless in six at-bats on Friday and Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies and was given a day to rest on Sunday, but he's back in there […]

Nationals Release Chad Kuhl

The Washington Nationals requested unconditional release waivers on right-hander Chad Kuhl on Monday. The team also recalled relief pitcher Amos Willingham from the minors ahead of the series opener against the Seattle Mariners. Kuhl was designated for assignment on Saturday and wasn't claimed on waivers. He'll head back to the free-agent market after inking a […]

Wade Miley To Start Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Wade Miley (side) will make the start on Wednesday against the New York Mets. Miley won't end up missing a start after dealing with cramping in his right side in his last start on June 23 against the Cleveland Guardians, when he tossed six shutout innings with three strikeouts and no walks. […]

Adrian Houser To Start On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser will return to the starting rotation and make the start on Thursday against the New York Mets. Left-hander Wade Miley will toe the rubber on Wednesday. Houser's last two appearances have been out of the bullpen for the Brewers, but he's also made seven starts for the Brew Crew in […]

Cal Quantrill Goes Five Innings In Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill (shoulder) looked good in a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Akron on Sunday, giving up no runs on three hits while walking one and striking out three in his five innings of work. Quantrill threw 58 pitches in the outing and will likely need one more rehab outing before the […]

Levi Stoudt Optioned To Triple-A After Spot Start

The Cincinnati Reds optioned rookie right-hander Levi Stoudt to Triple-A Louisville on Monday and also designated right-hander Randy Wynne for assignment. In corresponding moves, the team recalled right-hander Eduardo Salazar from Louisville and selected the contract of pitcher Jake Wong from Louisville. Stoudt got the spot start against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday in the […]

George Springer Goes Deep In Win Over A's

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer had a big day at the plate in the 12-1 beatdown of the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Springer went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk while serving as the designated hitter. Springer got the party started with a leadoff home run, the […]

Carlos Rodon Looks Great In Second Rehab Start

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) is getting closer to making his debut for the Yankees in 2023. In his second minor-league rehab start for Double-A Somerset on Sunday, he didn't allow a run while giving up just one hit, walking none and striking out four in four innings of work. Rodon was able […]

Trevor Rogers Shut Down Through All-Star Break

Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers (lat) will be shut down from throwing through the All-Star break and hopes to have a better timeline for a potential return from a partial tear in his right, non-throwing lat after that. Rogers has a long recovery ahead of him and hasn't pitched in a game since April 19, […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Could Return During Road Trip

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) could come off the injured list to rejoin the team during their road trip this week. "He's trending in the right direction," manager Skip Schumaker said over the weekend. "Hopefully we'll see him at some point on this road trip. I'm not going to put a timeline on […]

Colt Keith Promoted To Triple-A

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Colt Keith was promoted from Double-A Erie to Triple-A Toledo on Monday. The club's No. 1 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion by hitting an impressive .325/.391/.585 with a .977 OPS, a career-high 14 home runs, 18 doubles, two triples, 50 RBI, two stolen bases and 43 runs scored in […]

Luis Robert Jr. Leaves The Yard Twice Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. did all the heavy lifting in Sunday's 4-1 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored. Robert is now up to 21 home runs on the season and has been sizzling-hot in his last eight […]