Bryce Miller Will Get Multiple Starts

The Seattle Mariners are adding top pitching prospect Bryce Miller from Double-A Arkansas in order to make his major-league debut on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, according to a source. It won't be a spot start, either, as Miller will remain in the starting rotation moving forward. Robbie Ray (forearm) is out for the season. […]

Luis Garcia Dealing With Right-Elbow Discomfort

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (elbow) left his start early on Monday against the San Francisco Giants with right-elbow discomfort. Garcia was only able to throw eight pitches in the outing before trainers came out onto the field to take a look at his arm. It remains to be seen […]

Mark Leiter Jr. Secures Another Hold

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. struck out three over a scoreless eighth inning in a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday. Drew Smyly held the Nats to just one run over his seven innings before giving way to Leiter Jr., who retired all three batters he faced via the strikeout in […]

Drew Smyly Goes Seven Strong Innings In Victory

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly allowed just one run on six hits with a pair of strikeouts over seven strong innings in a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals. This was a relatively easy start for the veteran left-hander as the soft-hitting Nats lineup didn't have many answers for him. Lane Thomas did take […]

Dansby Swanson Hits Second Home Run Of 2023

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, and two RBI in a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday. Swanson ripped a fifth-inning pitch over the left-center field wall for a two-run shot. The homer traveled 389 feet and had an exit velocity of 102.7 MPH. Swanson is now […]

Cal Quantrill Allows Two Runs On Monday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill pitched well in a 3-2 road win over the New York Yankees on Monday. Quantrill allowed two runs on six hits over 7 1/3 innings while striking out two and walking one. He left during the eighth inning with his team trailing 2-0 but the offense got him off of […]

Cristian Pache Has Surgery On Meniscus Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Cristian Pache (knee) had knee surgery on Monday and will be out at least four to six weeks, according to reports. Pache injured his right meniscus while on the basepaths during Friday's game, and it was eventually determined that he needed surgery. He had been off to a fast start with the […]

Yan Gomes Leaves Monday With Possible Head Injury

Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes left his team's Monday game against the Washington Nationals with a possible head injury. While behind the plate in the first inning, Gomes was hit on the helmet on Jeimer Candelario's backswing. Gomes initially stuck around and logged an at-bat in the second inning, but he left shortly after striking […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Scheduled To Go For MRI On Shoulder

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will go for an MRI on his left shoulder after getting hit by a pitch during his team's Monday doubleheader against the New York Mets. Acuna already went for initial X-rays, which came back negative, but he will also undergo a precautionary MRI to make sure he is alright. […]

Luis Garcia Leaves Monday's Start With Arm Injury

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia left his start against the San Francisco Giants with what appeared to be an arm injury on Monday. Garcia threw just eight pitches and did not get an out before the trainers came out to check on him. He left the contest shortly thereafter, giving way to Brandon Bielak. While […]

Matt Mervis - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Matt Mervis, 1B, Chicago Cubs ANALYSIS: Matt "Mash" Mervis continues mashing in Triple-A while Eric Hosmer and Trey Mancini continue to be the epitome of "meh" offensively for the Cubs. Another two hits on Sunday, including the missile below, have Mervis' season line up to .295/.407/.580 with seven doubles, six home runs, and as many walks as strikeouts […]

Reynaldo Lopez Dealing With Biceps Issue

Chicago White Sox pitcher Reynaldo Lopez is dealing with some fatigue or dead arm in his right bicep, as per manager Pedro Grifol. Lopez was removed from Sunday's contest against the Rays after facing four batters and allowing three earned runs on two hits, a walk, and a home run. Thirteen of Lopez's 23 pitches […]

Chris Taylor Absent From Monday's Starting Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor isn't in Monday's starting lineup against the Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Taylor knocked an RBI double while adding a single, a run scored, and a stolen base Sunday against the Phillies but will get a breather to start Monday's contest. Michael Busch gets the start at second […]

Michael Busch Returns To Starting Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Michael Busch is back in Monday's starting lineup and hitting ninth against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker. It's Busch's first appearance since April 27 while he starts at second base for the first time in the big leagues. The 25-year-old is just 1-for-10 with a walk in the big leagues to […]

Austin Nola On The Bench Monday

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola will start Monday's game on the bench as the Padres open up a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park in San Diego. Brett Sullivan will take over behind the plate and hit ninth in Nola's stead. The 33-year-old hit his first homer of the season Sunday […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B/3B, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: After missing the first few weeks of the Triple-A season, Christian Encarnacion-Strand made his debut at the level early last week and has been mashing all week. Encarnacion-Strand is slashing .448/.500/.931 in seven games with two doubles and four home runs already. And just as impressive is the […]

George Springer Scratched From Starting Lineup Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been scratched from Monday's starting lineup with what the team is calling a viral illness. Cavan Biggio will man right field in his absence while Whit Merrifield takes over at second base. It's a tough loss for the Blue Jays as they kick off a four-game set against […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Leaves Early With Shoulder Injury Monday

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (shoulder) left Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the New York Mets with what is being labeled a left-shoulder contusion. Acuna suffered the injury while being hit in the shoulder with a pitch from Mets right-hander Tylor Megill in the top of the first inning, […]

Aaron Judge Hits Injured List With Hip Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip strain. The move is retroactive to April 28 while fellow outfielder Franchy Cordero was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The 2022 AL MVP was not scheduled to be in Monday's starting lineup against the Cleveland […]

Astros Put Jose Urquidy On 15-Day Injured List Monday

The Houston Astros placed right-hander Jose Urquidy (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right-shoulder discomfort and recalled right-hander Brandon Bielak from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Urquidy lands on the injured list after departing his start against the Philadelphia Phillies early on Sunday night after 5 1/3 innings of work. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Leaves Game 2 Early After Being Hit By Pitch

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (shoulder) departed Game 2 of a doubleheader early against the New York Mets after getting drilled in the left shoulder by a pitch in his first at-bat. Acuna crumpled to the ground and was evaluated by the team's trainers. Kevin Pillar replaced Acuna as a pinch-hitter and will likely […]

Aaron Judge Taking Batting Practice Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) will take batting practice with the team before their game on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. Judge is not in the starting lineup against Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill, but he will test his hip in batting practice before the Yankees make a decision on whether to place him […]

James Paxton To Make Another Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (hamstring) will make at least one more rehab start with Triple-A Worcester. There was some hope that Paxton would jump back to the MLB with Garrett Whitlock (elbow) landing on the injured list. Despite that, Paxton is set to make another rehab start before hopefully join the team. […]

Miguel Rojas Activated From Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (hamstring) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Monday. This is great news considering Rojas has been sidelined since April 12 due to a left hamstring strain. It's worth noting that manager Dave Roberts mentioned Rojas won't be an everyday player upon his return. That means, fantasy […]

Enrique Hernandez Returning To The Lineup

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 31-year-old has been battling an ankle issue that has sidelined him for a couple of days. Luckily, it appears he's over that and back at shortstop on Monday versus righty Jose Berrios. Hernandez […]

Triston Casas Returning On Monday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The left-handed slugger received a pair of rest days in order to help him get out of his slump. Casas has struggled heavily during the first month of the season. He's slashing .133/.283/.293 with […]

Aaron Judge Remains Out On Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 31-year-old slugger will miss his fourth game in a row due to a mild right hip strain. The Yankees haven't placed Judge on the injured list yet, which means he might require one. Fantasy […]

Bryce Harper Will Officially Return On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) had a follow-up appointment on Monday with his doctor. It appears that went well as Harper has been officially cleared to return to action. The 30-year-old slugger has been cleared to make his season debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. He'll rejoin the team as the designated […]

Ian Happ Absent On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. The switch-hitting outfielder will get a routine rest day here. It's a well deserved off day considering he's only sat out twice this season. Nelson Velazquez will cover left field and bat eighth against lefty MacKenzie […]