Corey Dickerson Taking Swings, Sean Doolittle Throwing

Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Dickerson (calf) traveled with the team to Colorado and is taking light swings but not running yet. Relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (elbow) continues to throw off flat ground but hasn't gotten back on a mound yet. Dickerson was put on the 10-day injured list after straining his left calf last Saturday, […]

Leody Taveras Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras (oblique) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Thursday night. Taveras suffered a left oblique strain around a month ago in spring training, but he's nearing his 2023 debut for the Rangers, barring a setback in the minors. While it's a late start for the 24-year-old, he […]

Collin McHugh Put On Injured List, Jared Shuster Recalled

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Jared Shuster from the minors in a corresponding move. McHugh had thrown 3 2/3 innings out of the bullpen for the Braves in three appearances in the early going, allowing an earned run […]

Mets To Call Up Francisco Alvarez On Friday

The New York Mets plan to call up catching prospect Francisco Alvarez before their home opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday, according to a source. It's unclear how the playing time between Alvarez and Tomas Nido will shake out, but Mets officials were consistent during training camp that if Alvarez was in the majors […]

Alex Call Hitting Second Thursday Versus Rockies

Washington Nationals outfielder Alex Call is hitting second for his second straight start Thursday versus the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Nats are stacking up right-hander hitters in a matchup against left-hander Kyle Freeland as the first four hitters against him will be swinging from the right side of the plate. The 28-year-old Call […]

Lane Thomas Back In Leadoff Spot Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas is back hitting out of the leadoff spot as the Nationals take on the Colorado Rockies and left-hander Kyle Freeland on Thursday at Coors Field. The righty-swinging Thomas is seeing leadoff duties against left-handed starters this season while sliding down the lineup against righties as he's also started out of […]

Travis d'Arnaud Back In Cleanup Spot Thursday

Atlanta Braves catcher/designated hitter Travis d'Arnaud is back in the cleanup spot in Thursday's matchup against the San Diego Padres. The veteran hit eighth, sixth, and fifth in his first three starts of the season but will now make his fourth straight start out of the cleanup spot, and it's not hard to see why. […]

Jurickson Profar Hitting Leadoff Again Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder/second baseman Jurickson Profar is hitting leadoff again in Thursday's contest versus the Washington Nationals. Thursday marks the fourth game of the season for Profar and the fourth time he's hit out of the leadoff spot as the trend continues. Signed late in spring training, Profar has scuffled out of the gate in […]

Charlie Blackmon Returns To Lineup Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is set to return to the lineup after sitting out of Tuesday's contest versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Blackmon made a pinch-hitting appearance Tuesday but also got Wednesday off as the Rockies were idle. It's been a hot start to the season for the veteran as Blackmon is 7-for-21 (.333) […]

Jorge Polanco Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Minnesota Twins middle infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Low-A Fort Myers on Thursday. He is scheduled to start at second base and bat second in the lineup. Barring a setback with Fort Myers, Polanco could be activated from the injured list to make his 2023 debut with the Twins […]

Omar Narvaez Put On Injured List, Could Miss 8-9 Weeks

Updating a previous report, New York Mets catcher Omar Narvaez (calf) underwent tests on Thursday morning that showed a medium- to high-grade strain of his left calf. He will be put on the injured list, and a typical return to play for this type of injury is around eight to nine weeks. It's a tough […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Says He's Ready To Go

Miami Marlins second baseman/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (shoulder), who suffered a stinger in his right shoulder on Wednesday, texted manager Skip Schumaker after the game that he was ready to go for Thursday's series opener against the New York Mets. Thursday's game against New York has been postponed, so Chisholm will get an extra day […]

Thairo Estrada Returns For Giants

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (calf) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lance Lynn, starting at shortstop and hitting eighth in the batting order. Estrada was held out of the lineup for a few days after fouling a ball off his left calf on Monday, […]

Omar Narvaez Could Go On Injured List

The feeling around the New York Mets clubhouse on Thursday morning was that catcher Omar Narvaez (calf) would probably need a stint on the injured list after leaving Wednesday's game with discomfort in his left calf. "I felt tightness," Narvaez said. "I'd rather call it for a day and be safe for the next day. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Goes Deep In Minor-League Game

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-2 with a home run, RBI, two runs scored, two walks and a strikeout for Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday night while playing right field. Tatis is biding his time in the minors until he completes the rest of his suspension. He'll be eligible to make his […]

Yoan Moncada Takes A Seat Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the San Francisco Giants in the matinee game. It's just a normal day of rest for Moncada, who has been excellent for his fantasy managers to start the season. In his first six games played, he's gone 11-for-25 (.440) with four […]

George Springer Resting Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. Springer will get his first day off of the 2023 season in the matinee game. With Springer taking a seat, Cavan Biggio is getting the start in right field and is hitting eighth in the lineup […]

Merrill Kelly Starting Thursday's Contest

Right-hander Merrill Kelly will take the hill for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Thursday's matchup against Dustin May and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He faced the Dodgers in his first start of the season with mixed results as he went 3.2 innings, allowing no runs while walking and striking out four. Kelly is looking to repeat […]

Adam Duvall Returns To The Lineup Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall is starting in center field and hitting fifth in Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He returns to the lineup after being given the day off on Wednesday. Duvall is set to face Tigers' right-hander Spencer Turnbull in Thursday's contest. The 34-year-old is off to a blistering start in […]

Alex Wood Scheduled To Start Against White Sox On Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood is set to make his season debut against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, facing off against Lance Lynn. The left-hander had a terrific spring training, where he posted a 3.60 ERA with 24 strikeouts over 15 innings. Wood will want to keep that going into the regular […]

Matt Vierling Leading Off Thursday Against Boston

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling is starting in right field and leading off in Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Vierling is set to face off against Red Sox southpaw Chris Sale. He has now led off in four of Detroit's six games in 2023. The 26-year-old is off to a hot start this […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Hitting Cleanup Thursday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is batting fourth in Thursday's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. Pasquantino is set to face Blue Jays' right-hander Kevin Gausman. Kansas City has shuffled Pasquantino around in the lineup in an effort to get him to shake off his early season struggles. The 25-year-old is hitting .118 […]

Chase Silseth Scheduled To Start Friday Vs. Albuquerque

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chase Silseth (1-0) is set to face the Albuquerque Isotopes in Friday's game. Silseth was sent down to Triple-A Salt Lake on March 31. He was the Opening Day starter for Salt Lake and was impressive in his season debut. The 22-year-old struck out six over five scoreless innings. Last year, […]

Dustin May Gets The Ball Thursday Versus D-backs

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May will get the start Thursday as the Dodgers travel to take on the D-backs in Arizona. Thursday marks the second start of the season for May who was excellent in his first start of the season against these same D-backs in Los Angeles on March 31. The right-hander […]

Spencer Strider Starts Thursday Versus Padres

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will get the starting nod Thursday when the club hosts the visiting San Diego Padres. It should be a fun matchup between Strider and Padres starter Blake Snell while it's a stiff test for Strider coming off an electric rookie campaign. The right-hander burst onto the scene with a 2.67 […]

Lance Lynn Gets The Start Thursday Versus Giants

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn will take the ball Thursday as the White Sox play host to the visiting San Francisco Giants. Lynn was solid in his first outing of the season on March 31 against the Astros in Houston as he turned in 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball on three hits […]

Alek Manoah Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings In Wednesday's Win

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (1-0) allowed one hit and four walks while striking out five across seven scoreless innings in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He bounced back on Wednesday after getting shelled for five runs in his previous start. The 25-year-old walked too many batters but finished the game […]

Chris Sale Gets The Ball Against Tigers Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale will start Thursday's road game against the Detroit Tigers. It's the second start of the season for the veteran after he was rocked for seven earned runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- with two walks against six strikeouts in just three innings of work […]

Spencer Turnbull Toes Rubber Versus Red Sox Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull will take the ball Thursday for the Tigers' home opener versus the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander made his first regular-season start since May of 2021 last week against the Rays but was rocked for seven runs on eight hits and three walks across just 2 1/3 innings of […]

Myles Straw Up To Five Steals In 2023

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs, and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-4 extra-inning win over Oakland. Straw got on base three times and stole his fifth base of the season in Wednesday's win. The 28-year-old has stolen a base in three of his last four games. He is […]