Christian Encarnacion-Strand Making Start In Right Field

Cincinnati Reds prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand is making his first start in right field on Thursday for Triple-A Louisville as he adds another position along with first and third base. The added versatility will make the team's No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, even more valuable to the major-league squad whenever they decide to call him […]

Zach Neto Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed rookie infielder Zach Neto (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-oblique strain. In corresponding moves, the Angels recalled infielder Andrew Velazquez from Triple-A Salt Lake and left-hander Kolton Ingram from Double-A Rocket City and optioned right-hander Jimmy Herget to Salt Lake. Neto left the game early […]

Taj Bradley Punches Out 11 Batters But Only Lasts 4 1/3 Innings

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley didn't factor into the decision on Thursday when he allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits with 11 strikeouts and three walks over 4 1/3 innings in a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. Bradley looked like he was well on his way to throwing a complete […]

Pete Fairbanks Secures The Save on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks picked up the save on Thursday when he worked a scoreless ninth inning while picking up one strikeout in a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. Fairbanks was activated from the 15-day injured list on Thursday after missing three weeks with hip inflammation and the Rays wasted no […]

Nick Castellanos Collects A Pair Of Hits In Win

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles and a strikeout in a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Castellanos has quietly been raking this season as he picked up two more hits in Thursday's win. He's notched a multi-hit performance in 4-of-5 games and eight contests overall since […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up Another Save On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Craig Kimbrel picked up the save on Thursday when he worked a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one batter in a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 35-year-old veteran was brought in to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and made quick work of the three batters he […]

Aaron Nola Secures Sixth Win On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola picked up the win on Thursday when he allowed four runs on six hits with nine strikeouts and one walk over 6 2/3 innings in a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Nola was stellar in this start outside of a rough third inning when he allowed all four […]

Cody Bellinger Activated, Matt Mervis Sent To Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned rookie first baseman Matt Mervis to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Bellinger is starting at first base and batting sixth on Thursday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo. The 27-year-old left-handed slugger missed four weeks with a […]

Mitch Garver Taking Day Off Against Angels

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver is taking the day off on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. Garver suffered a serious knee injury just six games into the regular season in early April and didn't return to the Rangers until June 3. In eight games since his return from the injured list, he's hit .300 […]

Ezequiel Duran Taking Day Off Thursday

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Ezequiel Duran is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Duran has just one hit in his last four games, so it's a good time for a breather for the 24-year-old Dominican infielder. In nine games in the month of June, he has gone 8-for-30 […]

Mauricio Dubon Heads To Bench Against Nationals

Houston Astros infielder Mauricio Dubon will start on the bench on Thursday against the Washington Nationals with shortstop Jeremy Pena (illness) returning from a three-game absence due to an illness. Dubon has been extremely useful for the Astros this year and has the ability to play both middle infield positions as well as the outfield. […]

Jeremy Pena Back In Lineup Thursday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (illness) is back at shortstop and is hitting sixth in the lineup on Thursday against Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Pena was under the weather and missed the team's last three games, but he'll return for fantasy managers to face the Nationals on Thursday. He has recorded five hits in […]

Braves Put Jesse Chavez On 15-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Jesse Chavez (shin) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a left-shin contusion and recalled right-hander Ben Heller from the minors in a corresponding move. X-rays came back negative on Chavez's shin after he was hit by a comebacker on Wednesday in the second game of a doubleheader against […]

Rangers Planning To Start Jon Gray On Sunday

The Texas Rangers are planning on having right-hander Jon Gray (finger) make his next start this Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Gray was scratched from his last scheduled start on Tuesday due to a blister on his pitching hand, but manager Bruce Bochy said that Gray is doing well. Fantasy managers will be glad […]

Yoan Moncada Heading To Injured List

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) is heading to the injured list on Thursday, and the team is recalling infielder Zach Remillard from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move, according to a source. Moncada sat out the win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday with a back injury that has bothered him […]

Matt Olson Drops To Fifth In Batting Order

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson has been dropped to fifth in the team's batting order on Thursday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Olson has only hit second in the lineup this year, but Thursday's contest will be the first time he's hit anywhere else. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger is hitting just .228 (59-for-259) […]

Alec Bohm Back In The Lineup Thursday Afternoon

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm will return to the starting lineup Thursday afternoon against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson. Bohm sat out Wednesday night's extra-innings win but will return to third base and hit sixth on Thursday afternoon. The 26-year-old enjoyed a strong month of April but has tailed off since. Bohm has hit […]

Joey Gallo On The Bench Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Tigers and left-hander Matthew Boyd. Gallo returned from the injured list on Tuesday and has gone 2-for-6 with a double, two walks, and an RBI over the last two days but will get a breather against the southpaw on Thursday. […]

Ketel Marte Returns To Starting Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) is back in the starting lineup Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Marte got the night off with a sore back Wednesday against left-hander Ranger Suarez, but he will get back at it Thursday afternoon against Phillies righty Aaron Nola. Marte is in the midst of a resurgent season, […]

Corbin Carroll Returns To Starting Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is back in the starting lineup Thursday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies. The NL Rookie of the Year front-runner got a well-earned breather on Wednesday night against a left-hander in the Phillies' Ranger Suarez but will re-enter the lineup to take on right-hander Aaron Nola Thursday afternoon. The 22-year-old has […]

J.T. Realmuto Sitting Out Thursday Afternoon

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is out of the starting lineup Thursday afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Understandably, the veteran is getting an afternoon breather following a night game on Wednesday. Realmuto had been enduring an underwhelming season in 2023 but has exploded over his last three games. Over his last 14 trips to the […]

Pete Fairbanks Activated From Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks has been activated from the injured list as he returns from a hip injury. Right-hander Ryan Thompson has been optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Fairbanks needed just one tune-up start with the team's Florida Complex League club, tossing one shutout inning while striking out two of […]

Sean Doolittle Moving Up To Triple-A

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (elbow) has moved his minor-league rehab assignment from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Rochester. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw is attempting to return from an internal-brace surgery on his left elbow, and so far he's allowed three runs on six hits while walking two and striking out 10 in seven relief […]

Byron Buxton Activated From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Trevor Larnach to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Buxton, who has served exclusively as a designated hitter this year, should be back in Thursday's starting lineup against Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd. Before his injury, […]

Austin Voth Shut Down For A Week

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Austin Voth (elbow) is taking anti-inflammatories for his right elbow and has been shut down from throwing for a week after being placed on the injured list on Wednesday with right-elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old right-hander has been dealing with the elbow injury since spring training, so they'll give him a little […]

George Springer Reaches Double Digits In Homers

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer made his only hit count in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run, and two runs scored. It was his 10th home run of the season, and he's now hitting .260 (68-for-262) with nine doubles, a triple, 10 homers, 27 RBI, 10 […]

Camilo Doval Picks Up Another Save Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval picked up his 18th save of the season on Wednesday in the team's 8-5, extra-inning win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Doval didn't allow a hit or a run in his inning of work while walking one and striking out two. The 25-year-old Dominican has been excellent at […]

No Timeline For Jon Gray's Next Start

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said starting pitcher Jon Gray (finger) is "doing well" after having his start on Tuesday scratched due to a blister issue, but the team hasn't decided on when he'll return to the mound. "We haven't penciled in what day he's gonna pitch yet, but it's gonna be within four or […]

Blake Snell In Line To Start Saturday

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell (ankle) is listed as the team's probable starter on Saturday against his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite getting hit in the left ankle by a comebacker in his last start on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, Snell was excellent, allowing one run on three hits while walking […]

Alek Manoah To Throw Sim Game Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah will throw a simulated game on Thursday in Dunedin, Florida, and he's aiming to throw around five innings. Manoah will be facing Blue Jays players with the team's rookie Florida Complex League team in what will be a controlled environment. Toronto sent Manoah to the lower minor leagues […]