Colin Moran Lands On Injured List With Fractured Wrist

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Colin Moran (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a fractured wrist and recalled outfielder Jared Oliva from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Don't expect Moran to be back before the All-Star break with a small fracture in his wrist. The 28-year-old was useful in deep […]

Jose Ramirez Returns To The Lineup

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (face) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez, starting at third base and hitting third in the batting order. Ramirez fouled a ball off his face in the first game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday and didn't play […]

Mark Canha Likely To Return After All-Star Break

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that outfielder Mark Canha (hip) would return to the team on Friday, but it will be a stretch to expect him to be activated from the injured list before the All-Star break. Canha recently received platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his hips after going on the injured list […]

Carlos Carrasco Throwing Side Sessions

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) is now throwing full side bullpen sessions, according to Mets manager Luis Rojas. Rojas added that Carrasco looks and feels good and, as a result, he will potentially start a rehab assignment once he completes this step of consistent bullpen sessions. Carrasco hasn't pitched all season due […]

Michael Lorenzen Beginning Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) has been sent out on a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League. Lorenzen had a shoulder strain back in March and hasn't pitched yet this season, but he could serve in a starting or relief role for the Reds at some point in the second half. The 29-year-old […]

Marlins-Phillies Game Postponed On Thursday

Thursday's scheduled series finale between the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The Phillies have announced that the game will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader on July 16th. The Marlins will travel to Atlanta to take on the Braves on Friday while the Phillies will […]

Marcus Semien Reaches 20-Homer Plateau

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien was the lone bright spot for the offense on Thursday as he went 3-for-4 with two runs in the club's 7-2 loss to the Mariners. Semien started his afternoon off by swatting his 20th homer of the season off Yusei Kikuchi in the first inning, and he later […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Lasts Four Innings Versus Mariners

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu labored in his start versus the Mariners on Thursday, allowing five runs over four innings of work in a 7-2 loss. Four of the runs he surrendered were earned as he allowed a pair of homers on seven hits and two walks while striking out a pair in […]

Brandon Kintzler Activated From The Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies activated relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (neck) from the injured list on Thursday. Kintzler has pitched to an 8.50 ERA in 20 appearances spanning 18 innings for the Phillies this season. Although he's struggled, the reliever could be worth a speculative add if you are in need of saves. Philadelphia's bullpen has struggled […]

Jazz Chisholm Out Of The Starting Lineup On Thursday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Left-hander Matt Moore will be taking the mound for the Phillies after right-hander Zach Eflin was scratched due to an illness. Jon Berti is leading off and playing second base in the game. The left-handed Chisholm […]

Yoan Moncada Leaves Thursday's Game With Bruised Hand

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) was removed from Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins after bruising his right hand. He was replaced in the game by Billy Hamilton. Moncada is currently being evaluated further. He suffered the injury while sliding into third base in the game. He remained in the game initially […]

Zach Eflin Scratched From Thursday's Start With Illness

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin has been scratched from Thursday's scheduled start against the Miami Marlins due to an illness. Eflin is reportedly dealing with congestion and body aches, but he tested negative for COVID-19. He is now scheduled to start Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. Meanwhile, Matt Moore will be the […]

Jean Segura Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura is absent from the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. Nick Maton is getting the start at second base and batting seventh in the game. Segura missed about two weeks with a groin injury before being activated from the injured list this past […]

Brock Holt On The Bench For Thursday's Game

Texas Rangers third baseman Brock Holt is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against left-hander Sean Manaea and the Oakland Athletics. Charlie Culberson is getting the start at third base and batting eighth in the game. Holt has been a regular in the starting lineup lately, but the same-handed matchup against Manaea on […]

Raisel Iglesias Nails Down 15th Save Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias locked down his 15th save of the year on Wednesday night to secure the Angels 11-8 win over the Yankees. Iglesias struck out one in a clean ninth inning to convert his 15th save in 18 chances. June represented the best month of the season for the 31-year-old, […]

Corbin Burnes Looks For Redemption Against Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes will toe the rubber in a Thursday matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old was chased after four innings back on June 12 to the tune of nine hits, three walks and four runs (three earned). The start represented a season-worst 35.0 game score for Burnes. The Brewers co-ace, […]

Jared Walsh Hits Two Homers Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh hit two home runs and knocked in five RBI against the New York Yankees on Wednesday during an 11-8 Halos victory. The 27-year-old's first homer of the night was a solo shot off of Yankees pitcher Luis Cessa during the fifth inning. The second homer was a grand […]

Wil Myers Goes Yard In Cincinnati

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers walked and popped a solo homer in three plate appearances Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Myers went back-to-back with Trent Grisham in the second inning as the Friars mounted a comeback victory in a rain-shortened contest. The 30-year-old owns a .252/.324/.420 slash with nine homers, five steals and 52 […]

David Dahl Back From The Injured List

The Texas Rangers activated outfielder David Dahl (back, rib) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and placed catcher Jose Trevino (forearm) on the injured list in a corresponding move with a right forearm contusion. Dahl landed on the injured list back in late May with a rib contusion and then suffered a setback with […]

Harrison Bader Activated From Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Harrison Bader (rib) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Lars Nootbaar to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Bader missed five weeks with a fracture in his rib cage, but he will return to the team's lineup against Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela. The 27-year-old's […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Launches 26th Homer

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. finished 2-for-3 with two runs scored while smashing his 26th homer Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Tatis helped mount the Friars comeback in a rain-shortened victory with a leadoff shot in the third frame. Through 266 plate appearances, the 22-year-old star is slashing .300/.387/.705 with 16 steals and […]

Lance Lynn Looking To Rebound Against Detroit

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn had his latest start on June 26 against the Seattle Mariners shortened during a suspended game. Lynn only went three innings in that one, striking out four and walking two while allowing no runs. The veteran right-hander will get the Detroit Tigers for the second time this season […]

Zac Gallen Set To Face Giants Again Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen is scheduled to face the first-place San Francisco Giants for the second time this year on Friday. Gallen's first start against San Fran didn't go so well on June 17 in his first start back from the injured list. The right-hander allowed four earned runs on four hits while […]

Leury Garcia Scratched From Lineup Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia (knee) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday, but manager Tony La Russa said that Garcia should be able to play on Friday. The White Sox don't want to push him after a night game after Garcia dealt with some knee pain recently. The 30-year-old switch-hitter managed […]

Yankees Acquiring Tim Locastro From Diamondbacks

The New York Yankees are acquiring right-handed outfielder Tim Locastro from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday for Double-A pitcher Keegan Curtis. Locastro will add speed (100th percentile speed at that) for the Yankees and become a defensive center field option. The 28-year-old is hitting just .178/.271/.220 with one homer in 118 at-bats this year, but […]

Christian Vazquez Sits For Connor Wong Thursday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is out of the lineup Thursday, as Connor Wong draws the start against the Kansas City Royals. Wong will bat ninth, and pair up with starter Nathan Eovaldi. It seems the two have a rapport, as Eovaldi delivered an excellent most recent outing in Wong's first major league start. […]

Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk Could Return This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that one of catchers Danny Jansen (hamstring)/Alejandro Kirk (hip) could rejoin the team this weekend. Jansen went on the injured list three weeks ago with a hamstring strain and was hitting just .157/.248/.278 with three home runs and eight RBI in 108 at-bats at the time of his […]

Rafael Dolis, Ryan Borucki Progressing

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Rafael Dolis (finger) will join Triple-A Buffalo for a rehab assignment on Friday, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Reliever Ryan Borucki (elbow) will throw live batting practice early next week before moving to a rehab assignment. Dolis could be back early next week, while Borucki is a little bit further […]

Luis Arraez Gets Day Off Thursday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez is on the bench for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Arraez collected a hit in eight of the first ten games of June but has since slipped into a 1-for-11 slide over his last three games. Trevor Larnach, who collected two extra-base hits last week, will start in […]

Jose Suarez To Start Monday, Dylan Bundy To The 'Pen

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said that pitcher Jose Suarez will join the rotation and start on Monday against the Boston Red Sox. Right-hander Dylan Bundy will move to the bullpen, with Maddon saying it can give Bundy "a chance to reset." Bundy has had a rough go of it after a really nice […]