Trevor Rogers Pitches Marlins To Victory On Thursday

Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers bounced back after a few rough starts, striking out five in five innings of two-run baseball on Thursday. He walked one and gave up six hits on route to beat the Washington Nationals 7-4. Rogers now owns a 3-5 record, 5.58 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts over 50 innings. […]

Hansel Robles Activated Thursday

The Boston Red Sox activated pitcher Hansel Robles (back) from the 15-day injured list on Thursday. Phillips Valdez was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Robles joined the Red Sox on Thursday after a minimum stay on the injured list. The 31-year-old owns a 2.65 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 11:6 K: BB across […]

Charlie Blackmon Records Three Hits Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon had three hits in five at-bats on Thursday during the 4-2 win against the San Francisco Giants. He had two doubles and also scored a run. The contest raised Blackmon's batting average to .260, and he has nine home runs, 30 RBI, 27 runs, and one stolen base as well […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Impressive In Thursday's Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (ribs) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out nine across four scoreless innings in Thursday's rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo. The 29-year-old threw 52 pitches, landing 39 of them for strikes. His fastball sat at 94-95 MPH. He owns a 4.38 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 34:17 K: BB […]

Domingo German Set For Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) threw three innings on Thursday in a simulated game, and his next start will be a rehab start to get built up. He has yet to pitch this season but is close to beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old owned a 4.58 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and a […]

Aroldis Chapman Scheduled For Bullpen Session Saturday

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday. The southpaw has been sidelined since May 24 due to Achilles tendinitis. He's played catch but will throw off a mound for the first on Saturday since landing on the 10-day injured list. The 34-year-old owns a 3.86 ERA, 1.64 […]

Sonny Gray To Throw Extended Bullpen Friday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray (pectoral) is expected to throw an extended bullpen session on Friday. Gray has been out since late May with a right pectoral strain, but he's slowly working his way back. Depending on how his bullpen session goes on Friday, Gray will likely start facing hitters next week and could […]

Brandon Woodruff Slowed By Raynaud's Syndrome

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle) threw off a mound for the first time on Thursday in St. Louis since spraining his ankle on May 27. However, manager Craig Counsell said that Woodruff's progress has been slowed by Raynaud's syndrome, a circulation issues in his right fingers. The good news is that the right-hander […]

Clayton Kershaw Could Return Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) could return from the injured list and pitch on Saturday against the division-rival San Francisco Giants instead of Sunday, according to skipper Dave Roberts. Kershaw has been out since mid-May with SI joint inflammation, but he's set to return this weekend after allowing one run on three […]

Noah Syndergaard Won't Pitch Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard was originally scheduled to make his next start on Sunday against his former team, the New York Mets, but that is no longer the case. The Angels have a to-be-determined starter listed for the series opener on Friday, followed by Michael Lorenzen on Saturday and Patrick Sandoval on […]

Nelson Cruz Scratched From Lineup

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins for undisclosed reasons. We'll update you when we receive word on why Cruz is now out of the lineup. Yadiel Hernandez will serve as the DH and bat sixth on Thursday against Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers. Cruz […]

Chad Pinder Out With Neck Stiffness

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder (neck) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians due to neck stiffness. However, manager Mark Kotsay said Pinder will be available off the bench, so his injury doesn't sound overly serious. Pinder had been in the starting lineup in each of the team's last six […]

Xander Bogaerts, Trevor Story Sitting Thursday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts and second baseman Trevor Story are both out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. Bogaerts returned to the lineup on Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game early with right shoulder tightness. As far as we know, both he and Story are getting regular rest days […]

Andrew Heaney Making Rehab Start Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) is making another minor league rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. Heaney is expected to need one more rehab start after Thursday before he's ready to rejoin the Dodgers starting rotation. The 31-year-old left-hander allowed one earned run while walking none and striking out five […]

Luis Arraez Back In Action Against Yankees

Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) is starting at first base and is hitting leadoff on Thursday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. Arraez got the day off on Wednesday due to right shoulder tightness, but he'll be back in there a day later for the Twins. The 25-year-old Venezuelan has gone 8-for-18 (.444) […]

Jake Burger Injured Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger was removed from the game early on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with an undisclosed injury. He looked a little uncomfortable after fielding a ground ball in the sixth inning and was replaced by Yoan Moncada. Burger clubbed his seventh home run of the season, singled and […]

Mike Trout Out Again Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) is out of the starting lineup again on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Trout was removed from the game on Tuesday with left groin tightness and will miss his second straight game, but he downplayed the issue and isn't expected to need a trip to the injured […]

Giancarlo Stanton Getting A Breather On Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against right-hander Dylan Bundy and the Minnesota Twins. Joey Gallo will be covering right field while Anthony Rizzo will be filling in as designated hitter. Stanton is currently slashing .274/.333/.518 with 12 home runs, 36 RBI and 16 runs over […]

Stephen Strasburg Activated, Set For Season Debut Thursday

The Washington Nationals have activated starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) from the 10-day injured list. He is set to make his 2022 debut in Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. Strasburg underwent thoracic outlet surgery over the offseason and has been brought back slowly ever since. The 33-year-old only made five starts last year […]

Omar Narvaez Clears COVID-19 Protocols

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez has cleared COVID-19 protocols. He is back with the team for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. However, he has not been activated off the COVID-19 injured list yet. The Brewers are deciding whether they want to activate him on Friday or if they want to give him some field […]

Tyler Stephenson To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Fractured Thumb

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) fractured his thumb during Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is expected to be sidelined for between four and six weeks. This is a tough break for both the Reds and fantasy owners alike as Stephenson has been one of the most productive catchers in all of fantasy […]

Ian Kennedy Locks Down His Fourth Save Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Ian Kennedy converted the save in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched the ninth inning and allowed a solo home run to Reds second baseman Matt Reynolds, but that was all the damage that was done. Kennedy is now 4-for-6 in save opportunities this year with a 3.57 […]

Tony Santillan Blows Save Opportunity Thursday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tony Santillan had a rough outing in Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He entered in the ninth inning while the team was winning 4-1 and he wound up giving up two hits, two walks and four runs (two earned) while recording just one out. He has now blown two consecutive […]

Jason Adam Converts His Second Save On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam closed out the team's 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday to earn his second save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing no hits and one walk while striking out one. Andrew Kittredge (elbow), who leads the Rays with five saves on […]

Jorge Soler Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler is getting the day off on Thursday as the team takes on right-hander Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals. Bryan De La Cruz will be covering Soler's usual left field post for the game. Soler came through with multi-hit games in each of his last two outings. On Tuesday, he […]

Albert Almora Jr. Exits With An Injury Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Albert Almora Jr. was removed in the fifth inning of Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with an undisclosed injury. He attempted a diving catch in the fourth inning of the game and could have sustained an injury during the play, but the cause of the injury hasn't been revealed by the […]

Christian Walker Leaves After Hit By Pitch

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (head) was removed from the game early on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds after he was hit in the head by a pitch. The good news is that Walker walked off the field under his own power, but he'll almost certainly be put through the league's concussion protocols and […]

Brandon Crawford Remains Out Of Lineup

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (quadriceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. Crawford was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with right quadriceps tightness but came in as a pinch-hitter and went 0-for-1. The fact that he was available off the bench means that his injury isn't all […]

Tyler Stephenson Injures Hand Thursday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) left the game early on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks with what appeared to be a hand injury after a foul tip went off his right hand. Stephenson went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in the contest before leaving. We'll have more information on the severity of his injury when […]

Twins Avoid Arbitration With Gary Sanchez

Minnesota Twins catcher Gary Sanchez agreed on a one-year, $9 million deal on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration, according to sources. Sanchez has been Minnesota's primary catcher in 2022 after being acquired from the New York Yankees in the offseason. He will never hit for a high average because of his swing-and-miss tendencies, but Sanchez […]