Jhoan Duran Grabs Save In Minnesota Victory

In Friday's game against the Guardians, Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran stepped onto the mound in the ninth inning to help secure a 2-0 victory. Duran prevented the Guardians from scoring, striking out two batters and walking one while earning the save. He hurled 18 pitches to complete the close, four of which were […]

Max Kepler Smacks A Homer Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler contributed to his team's 2-0 victory over the Guardians by hitting a two-run home run and finishing the game 1-for-4 at the plate on Friday. Kepler's timely hit in the sixth inning broke the scoreless tie, ultimately being the only runs scored in the game. So far this season, Kepler […]

Zack Wheeler Throws Into Sixth Inning In Loss To Boston

On Friday, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler was on the mound for 5 and 1/3 innings during the team's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox. He gave up five runs, with four earned, from seven hits and zero walks while striking out five batters. Despite his prior excellent outings, Wheeler encountered a challenge against Boston. […]

Peyton Battenfield Strikes Out Seven On Friday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Peyton Battenfield was excellent in a 2-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Battenfield allowed two runs on two hits over seven innings. He struck out seven and walked none but wound up taking the loss in the low-scoring matchup. Battenfield is expected to remain in the team's rotation now that […]

Bailey Ober Excellent In Win On Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober was dominant in a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Ober threw seven scoreless innings while allowing three hits, striking out six, and walking one. The 27-year-old hurler finished with 15 swinging strikes and a 31% CSW in the outing. Ober has now made three starts for the […]

Brandon Drury Back In Starting Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels utility player Brandon Drury is back in Friday's starting lineup against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Dane Dunning. Drury got a breather in Thursday's series finale win over the St. Louis Cardinals after homering on Wednesday. The veteran is hitting just .235 with a rather large 32.7% K% on the season but […]

Zack Littell Traded By Rangers To Red Sox

Relief pitcher Zack Littell has been traded by the Texas Rangers to the Boston Red Sox on Friday. The right-hander hasn't appeared in the big leagues this season but turned in a 2.25 ERA and a big-time 29.2% K-BB% across eight appearances with Triple-A Round Rock before moving on to the Red Sox organization. Littell […]

Austin Warren To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Los Angeles Angels reliever Austin Warren will undergo Tommy John surgery and will miss the remainder of the season and a large chunk of the 2024 campaign, as well. The right-hander was originally shut down from throwing for four-to-six weeks following an MRI on his elbow but it appears the injury is more severe than […]

Mike Trout Returning To Starting Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back in Friday's starting lineup against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Dane Dunning. Trout got a breather in Thursday's series finale in St. Louis but gets right back at it one day later. It's been a standard start to the season for the superstar as Trout is hitting […]

Aaron Loup Being Placed On Injured List

Los Angeles Angels reliever Aaron Loup is set to land on the injured list with a hamstring injury. The veteran southpaw said he injured his hamstring covering third base on a Paul Goldschmidt double in Thursday's series finale in St. Louis against the Cardinals. It's been a tough go for one of the game's more […]

Manny Machado Returning to Starting Lineup Friday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is back in Friday's starting lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Machado got a rare breather in Wednesday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds and combined with Thursday's off day, he should be well rested for a big three-game set with the rival Dodgers […]

Alex Kirilloff Recalled From Minors, Trevor Larnach Optioned

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff has been recalled from Triple-A while fellow outfielder Trevor Larnach has been optioned in a corresponding move. It appears it was time for Kirilloff to get another look in the big leagues after taking Triple-A pitching to begin the season. The 25-year-old hit .316 with three homers, two stolen bases, […]

Corbin Carroll Officially Back Friday Night

Updating a previous report, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (knee) is officially back in the team's starting lineup on Friday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Josiah Gray. Carroll is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the three-hole. He had two at-bats on Wednesday as a pinch-hitter and is now back after […]

Carlos Rodon To Receive Cortisone Injection

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) will receive a cortisone injection as soon as possible, according to manager Aaron Boone. The medical consensus on Rodon is that it will help him get back on the mound. Rodon began his first season with the Yankees on the injured list due to a left-forearm injury, but […]

Brandon Lowe Out Again With Back Issue

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Friday against the New York Yankees with a slight back issue. It's a different injury than what sidelined him last year, and he plans to go through a full workout […]

Travis d'Arnaud Beginning Rehab Assignment Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (concussion) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. After some struggles with concussion symptoms after suffering a head injury almost a month ago, d'Arnaud has been cleared by doctors to start playing in minor-league games. As long as the 34-year-old doesn't see a return of concussion […]

Corbin Carroll Penciled In To Start Against Nationals

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that he has outfielder Corbin Carroll (knee) "penciled into the lineup today" on Friday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Josiah Gray. Carroll hasn't played since injuring his knee last weekend, but Lovullo is hoping he'll make his return to the lineup on Friday night. The 22-year-old went 1-for-2 […]

Braden Shewmake Making Big-League Debut Friday

Atlanta Braves shortstop prospect Braden Shewmake was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett and will make his major-league debut on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Dean Kremer. Shewmake is starting at shortstop and is hitting ninth in the batting order. With Vaughn Grissom hitting a lowly .190 with seven strikeouts in his last six […]

Tyler O'Neill Goes On Injured List, Juan Yepez Coming Up

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) on the 10-day injured list and right-hander Jake Woodford (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Friday and recalled outfielder/infielder Juan Yepez and right-hander James Naile from Triple-A Memphis in corresponding moves. Right-hander Wilking Rodriguez (shoulder) was also moved to the 60-day IL. O'Neill will miss […]

Jorge Mateo Hitting Leadoff, Austin Hays Still Out Friday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo is batting leadoff on Friday against left-hander Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves, while outfielder Austin Hays (finger) misses another contest. Mateo will be hitting in the top spot in Baltimore's order for the first time this year, but he's certainly earned it by hitting .321 (27-for-84) with five doubles, […]

Brett Baty Hitting Sixth Against Rockies

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty is back in the starting lineup on Friday and is starting at third base and batting sixth against Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (knee), who is making his 2023 debut. Baty is slowly rising up the Mets batting order as he continues to hit well in just 14 […]

Antonio Senzatela Activated For Debut On Friday

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that they activated right-hander Antonio Senzatela (knee) from the 15-day injured list and also activated catcher Austin Wynns to the 26-man roster. In corresponding moves, catcher Brian Serven was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque and outfielder Yonathan Daza was designated for assignment. Senzatela will be making his season debut on […]

Alex Verdugo Remains Out On Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (illness) is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The left-handed slugger missed Thursday's game as well due to a non-COVID related illness. This sounds like a day-to-day issue, so Verdugo should avoid a trip to the injured list. Raimel Tapia will leadoff and […]

Liam Hendriks To Begin Rehab Assignment On Friday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks has been cleared for a minor league rehab assignment on Friday. This is great news, Hendriks has been sidelined all season due to him battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Hendriks is now cancer-free and ready to get back on the mound. The expectation is that he's going to need 4-5 […]

Yoan Moncada Cleared For Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) has been cleared for a minor league rehab assignment. The switch-hitter has been sidelined a few weeks due to a lower back injury. However, it appears he's ready to join Triple-A Charlotte and get back into action. The expectation is that he'll play a few games in […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Absent On Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. It appears this is a routine rest day for Hayes who has struggled at the plate recently. He has only two hits over his last 16 at-bats, so he'll get a chance to rest and […]

Vince Velasquez Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday. The right-hander was forced to exit early during his start on Thursday due to right elbow discomfort. He downplayed the issue, but clearly it's a little more serious than a day-to-day injury. That being said, the Pirates plan […]

Christopher Morel To Remain In Triple-A

Chicago Cubs infielder Christopher Morel is one of the hottest hitters in the minor leagues right now. That being said, there is talk that the Cubs should call up the 23-year-old to the big league roster. He's well deserving of the call up, but the team plans to keep Morel at Triple-A for the moment. […]

Braves Reinstate Raisel Iglesias From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves reinstated right-hander Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett after his start on Thursday in a corresponding move. The Braves also recalled infielder Braden Shewmake and placed infielder Ehire Adrianza (elbow) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 2) with […]

Josiah Gray Taking On The Diamondbacks Friday

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray is toeing the rubber in Friday's contest with Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The third-year player has given fantasy managers solid results so far through six starts, pitching to a 2.67 ERA with a pair of victories, but owns a 1.28 WHIP with just a 22.0% strikeout rate and […]