Trevor Story Expected To Remain Out On Wednesday

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (illness) likely won't be able to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Story has missed each of the team's last three games with a stomach illness. It was initially reported that he was expected to return on Wednesday, but […]

Tommy Pham Leaves With Wrist Injury Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham (wrist) was removed prior to the fifth inning of Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians due to a wrist injury. Pham sustained the injury after a collision with fellow outfielder Nick Senzel in the third inning of the game. He initially stayed in the game, but Aristides Aquino eventually came […]

Joey Gallo Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo is not part of the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against Yusei Kikuchi and the Toronto Blue Jays. Gallo started in left field in each of the team's first four games of the year, but Aaron Hicks will be shifting over to cover left on Tuesday. Yankees manager […]

Mike Trout Cleared To Play On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) is back in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Miami Marlins. Trout was a late scratch from Monday's game due to a stomach bug. Brandon Marsh covered center field with Trout out on Monday. Marsh will likely be on the bench for Tuesday's game with left-hander […]

Trevor May Diagnosed With Low-Grade Triceps Strain

New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May (triceps) underwent an MRI on Tuesday. According to the reliever himself, the MRI showed a "very, very low-grade triceps strain." May stated that he is day-to-day at this point and that a stint on the injured list hasn't been discussed. May was removed from Monday's game against the […]

Robbie Grossman Exits With Groin Injury On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (groin) was removed in the seventh inning of Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox due to right groin tightness. After the game, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch stated that he feared Grossman may have suffered a groin strain. The injury occurred when Grossman was running the base paths. Victor Reyes […]

Bryce Elder Called Up To Start Tuesday's Game

The Atlanta Braves have called up right-handed pitching prospect Bryce Elder from Triple-A. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Tuesday night's game against the Washington Nationals. This will be the MLB debut for the 22-year-old. While he'll have the unenviable task of facing the great Juan Soto in his MLB debut, the matchup […]

Matt Brash To Be Limited To 80-90 Pitches In Debut

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Matt Brash is set to make his MLB debut on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. Prior to the game, Mariners manager Scott Servais stated that Brash would have a pitch limit of around 80-90 pitches. This seems like promising news from the skipper as we've seen a number of starting […]

Edwin Diaz Activated From Bereavement List

The New York Mets have activated closer Edwin Diaz from the bereavement list. He will be available for Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Diaz only wound up missing three games and the Mets lost two of them. Adam Ottavino closed out the team's only victory while Diaz was gone; it was a 5-0 […]

Taijuan Walker Lands On 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder bursitis. The 29-year-old had his first start of the season on Monday cut short after just two innings as he began experiencing right shoulder irritation. The injury isn't expected to keep him out long, but he'll […]

Corey Knebel Placed On COVID-Related Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer Corey Knebel (illness) on the COVID-related injured list on Tuesday. Knebel was unavailable for the ninth inning of Monday's game against the New York Mets due to flu-like symptoms. We don't have any information in regards to whether he has tested positive for COVID-19 or if he is just dealing […]

Jonathan Villar Isn't In Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs infielder Jonathan Villar will be on the bench to start Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-handed starter Jose Quintana. Villar signed with the Cubs as a free agent in March and registered a walk and a run scored in four plate appearances in his only game for the club this season. […]

Rafael Ortega On The Bench Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-handed starter Jose Quintana. Ortega had a breakout year in 2021 for the Cubs, hitting .291 with a .360 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 330 plate appearances. So far this season, he's […]

Julio Rodriguez Not Starting On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez will begin Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox on the bench. Rodriguez entered the year as one of the best prospects in baseball and made his Major League debut on Opening Day. He has a hit, a walk, a run scored, and a stolen base in his first 15 […]

Nick Lodolo Will Start On Wednesday

The Cincinnati Reds announced that pitching prospect Nick Lodolo will make his Major League debut on Wednesday. He'll take on the Cleveland Guardians in his first start at the Major League level. One of the best pitching prospects in baseball, Lodolo pitched to a 2.31 ERA in 13 starts spanning 50.2 minor league innings last […]

Rays Place JT Chargois On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed relief pitcher JT Chargois (oblique) on the injured list on Tuesday due to left oblique tightness. Acquired as part of the Diego Castillo trade last July, Chargois pitched to a 2.52 ERA and a 3.86 ERA in 53.2 combined innings between the Rays and Seattle Mariners last season, turning in […]

Rays Place Luis Patino On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed starting pitcher Luis Patino (oblique) on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. The 22-year-old previously exited his first start of the season after just recording two outs. Last season the right-hander made 19 appearances for Tampa Bay, including 15 starts. He pitched to a 4.31 […]

Lucas Giolito, AJ Pollock Land On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) and outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) on the injured list on Tuesday. Giolito was expected to land on the injured list after suffering an abdominal strain in his season debut against the Detroit Tigers last Friday, but he at least struck out six in four scoreless […]

Matthew Boyd Throwing Off A Mound

San Francisco Giants left-hander Matthew Boyd (elbow) continues to throw off a mound twice a week and is making good progress. Boyd had elbow surgery last September, and the Giants knew when they signed him to a one-year deal that he wouldn't be ready this year until sometime in June. The 31-year-old southpaw looks to […]

Tommy La Stella Resumes Baseball Activities

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (Achilles) has resumed baseball activities and is taking ground balls, hitting and running. La Stella begin the season on the injured list as he recovers from surgery on his Achilles last October. He was extremely limited in spring training and will surely require a rehab assignment in the […]

Evan Longoria Doing Limited Baseball Work

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (finger) is progressing well and has been doing limited baseball work. Longoria had surgery to fix a ligament in his right index finger in late March and is now doing baseball activities after having his stitches removed. However, the 36-year-old was originally expected to miss four to six […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. To Start Running This Week

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (knee) has been throwing and hitting off a tee and will start a running progression this week. Wade landed on the injured list to begin the regular season due to knee inflammation, but he's making progress and could return before the end of the month. However, the 28-year-old […]

Taylor Ward Expected To Be Activated This Weekend

The Los Angeles Angels are expecting outfielder Taylor Ward (groin) to be activated from the injured list when he's eligible this weekend, according to head athletic trainer Mike Frostad. Starting pitcher Griffin Canning (back) is also expected to throw off a mound during the team's upcoming trip. Ward began the regular season on the injured […]

Jack Flaherty Cleared To Throw From 90 Feet

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) has been cleared to throw up to 90 feet and has been working out at Busch Stadium three weeks after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right shoulder. "It's getting better day by day," Flaherty said Monday morning. "It's really just progressing at this point. We're […]

David Fletcher Dealing With Hip Tightness Again

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) left the game early on Monday night against the Miami Marlins with left hip tightness. Fletcher had also missed time at the end of spring training with the same injury, so this could be something to watch. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. If the 27-year-old […]

Trevor Story Remains Out Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday for his third straight game with food poisoning. He has traveled with the team to Detroit, though, and there's a chance he'll return to action on Wednesday. Jonathan Arauz will continue to fill in at the keystone and is […]

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Alek Manoah Throws Six Shutout Innings In 2022 Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah was dominant in his 2022 debut against the New York Yankees on Monday. The 24-year-old pitched six scoreless innings, allowing one hit and four walks while striking out seven. Manoah had been prioritizing his changeup this offseason and the improved pitch was on full display on Monday. He […]

Mike Trout Up In The Air For Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) was a late scratch from Monday night's game against the Miami Marlins due to a stomach bug. According to Angels beat reporter Sam Blum, Trout stated that he was feeling better after the game, but that he would need to see how he felt on Tuesday morning before […]