Austin Hays Set To Return On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander Jameson Taillon and the New York Yankees. He will be covering left field and batting second in the lineup. Hays was held out for four straight games after he was cleated on his left hand during last Thursday's […]

Antonio Senzatela Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies placed starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (back) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Fellow right-handed pitcher Justin Lawrence was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Senzatela exited his start on Monday after two innings as he was dealing with lower back tightness. His next scheduled start was next Sunday at […]

Andrew McCutchen Could Be Activated On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen will go through a workout on the field prior to Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. If all goes well, there's a chance he could be activated from the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday. The 35-year-old veteran has been on the shelf for about 10 days now. He played in […]

Jorge Mateo Could Return On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (shoulder) is being held out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday. Ramon Urias will be making his second consecutive start at shortstop in the game. Prior to Tuesday's game, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde stated that he's hopeful Mateo can be available off the bench for […]

Willy Adames Shows Improvement On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle) has been held out of action since he sustained an ankle injury this past Sunday. On Tuesday, the team was more encouraged by the state of his ankle than they were on Monday. David Stearns, the Brewers' president of baseball operations, stated that a stint on the injured list […]

Jason Heyward Placed On Injured List With No Designation

The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the injured list on Tuesday. No injury designation was given, suggesting that he was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. The team called up infielder Christopher Morel in a corresponding move. Heyward has slashed .208/.288/.264 over 27 games this year and he is still searching for his […]

Jake Odorizzi Lands On 15-Day Injured List On Tuesday

The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (leg) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Fellow right-handed pitcher Seth Martinez was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The injury designation for Odorizzi's move to the injured list is leg discomfort. The 32-year-old was carted off the field during Monday's game after sustaining what […]

Aaron Hicks Taking A Seat On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander Spenser Watkins and the Baltimore Orioles. Aaron Judge will be shifting over to cover center field for the game. Hicks has been ice cold at the plate so far in May. Over 13 games this month, he's slashing […]

Jon Berti Needs To Build Up Strength Before Return

Miami Marlins third baseman Jon Berti (illness) rejoined his teammates at the ballpark ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. He has not yet been activated from the COVID-19 injured list. Berti told the media that he still needs some time to regain strength after a bout with COVID-19. The 32-year-old was placed on […]

Zach Eflin Activated, Set To Start On Tuesday

The Philadelphia Phillies have reinstated starting pitcher Zach Eflin from the COVID-19 injured list. He will start Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres. Eflin tested positive for COVID-19 on May 8 and had been away from the team ever since. The 28-year-old has made five starts so far this year and he's gone […]

Nelson Cruz Returns Against Fish

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Cody Poteet, serving as the designated hitter while batting cleanup. Cruz was a late scratch to Monday's lineup due to a non-COVID illness, but he's back in there a day later. The Boomstick is […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns Tuesday Against Brewers

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (groin) has returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Adrian Houser. Acuna is serving as the designated hitter and will bat leadoff after missing the last five games due to a sore left groin. Travis Demeritte will remain in right field and will […]

Bryce Harper Not Playing Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. Harper will miss his second straight game as he continues to receive platelet-rich plasma injections for his injured right elbow. Despite serving as the designated hitter and playing through pain, the 29-year-old continues to swing a hot […]

Tucker Davidson Called Up to Start Against Brewers

Atlanta Braves left-hander Tucker Davidson is being called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday in order to start against the Milwaukee Brewers. Left-hander Tyler Matzek (shoulder) is going on the injured list with a left shoulder issue. Davidson made one relief appearance for the Braves earlier this year, allowing five earned runs on five hits […]

Tommy Kahnle Goes On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (forearm) on the injured list on Tuesday with right forearm inflammation. Pitchers Mitch White and Justin Bruihl will rejoin the team, while Caleb Ferguson was optioned to the minors in a corresponding move. The Dodgers also moved reliever Blake Treinen to the 60-day injured list. Kahnle […]

Clayton Kershaw Unlikely To Throw Bullpen Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) is still experiencing pain and is "unlikely" to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Kershaw landed on the injured list last Friday after experiencing soreness in his right SI joint, and he received an epidural injection in order to clear out the […]

Ketel Marte Sitting Out Of Game 1 Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. After an incredibly slow start, Marte has hit .333/.419/.630 in his last 15 games to boost his season line to .219/.299/.383 with two home runs, nine RBI, 15 runs scored […]

Cooper Hummel In Game 1 Lineup Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Cooper Hummel is in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Ryan Pepiot. The 27-year-old is hitting sixth and starting at designated hitter. So far this season he's batting .184 with a .319 on-base percentage, two home runs, and a pair of stolen […]

Tyler O'Neill Back In The Lineup Tuesday For Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is back in the lineup on Tuesday for the first game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets. O'Neill got the day off on Monday but is hitting seventh and starting in left field against the Mets and right-handed pitcher Trevor Williams. The 27-year-old is hitting .193 with […]

Brandon Lowe Has Stress Reaction In Lower Back

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) reportedly "has a stress reaction in his lower back," according to the Rays. Also, the infielder won't participate in any baseball activities for the next three weeks and will be re-evaluated after those three weeks. Lowe is batting .212 with a .293 on-base percentage, five home runs […]

Gio Urshela On The Bench Tuesday

Minnesota Twins infielder Gio Urshela isn't starting on Tuesday. The Twins will take on the Oakland Athletics and right-handed starter James Kaprielian but will do so with Urshela on the bench. The infielder is batting .226 with a .280 on-base percentage and three home runs in 118 plate appearances this season. Instead, Jose Miranda is […]

Byron Buxton Not Starting Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton isn't in the starting lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Oakland Athletics and right-handed starter James Kaprielian. The 28-year-old is batting .256 with a .323 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and a stolen base in 99 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Gilberto Celestino starting in center […]

Gavin Lux On The Bench For Game 1 Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux will be on the bench for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 24-year-old is batting .250 with a .340 on-base percentage, one home run, and a pair of stolen bases in 106 plate appearances this season. Lux has seen most of his playing time come […]

Tyler Stephenson Back In The Lineup

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (head) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday and is hitting fifth against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Zach Plesac. Stephenson left the game early last Saturday after taking a foul tip off his mask behind the plate, but he was cleared from the league's concussion protocols. The 25-year-old backstop needs […]

Lance Lynn To Face Hitters Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) is scheduled to face live hitters on Friday in New York. Lynn has been out all year to this point after having surgery in early April to fix a slight tear in his right knee. The two-time All-Star is making an important step this week, and he […]

Dylan Bundy Reinstated From COVID Injured List

The Minnesota Twins reinstated starting pitcher Dylan Bundy from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday and designated right-hander Jharel Cotton for assignment in a corresponding move. Bundy has missed the team's last 10 games since going on the COVID list on May 6. In his five starts this year, the right-hander has gone 3-2 with […]

Juan Yepez Continues To Hit Cleanup

St. Louis Cardinals rookie first baseman Juan Yepez is back in the cleanup spot in the batting order on Tuesday for the first game of a doubleheader against New York Mets right-hander Trevor Williams. It will be the seventh straight game in which Yepez has hit cleanup for the Cardinals, and it's not likely to […]

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Ryan Pepiot To Start Game 1 Against Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot is being called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pepiot made his major league debut on May 11 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and tossed three scoreless innings while walking five and striking out three. The 24-year-old […]

Michael Kopech On Paternity List, Davis Martin Starting Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox placed starting pitcher Michael Kopech on the paternity list on Tuesday and selected the contract of right-hander Davis Martin from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The team also recalled right-hander Kyle Crick from Charlotte for the doubleheader and moved left-hander Garrett Crochet to the 60-day injured list. Kopech will be […]