Luis Robert Continues To Live Up To The Hype

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert continues to live up to the hype. The outfielder went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, two runs scored and two stolen bases on Monday versus the Brewers. Robert showed off his speed in this one and has now swiped three bases on the season to go along with […]

J.A. Happ To Start Doubleheader Game Wednesday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that starting pitcher J.A. Happ will get the nod for one of the team's games versus the Phillies on Wednesday. The southpaw has made just one start this season, and he didn't look particularly sharp, allowing four runs in four innings to the Orioles. He also served up […]

Spencer Howard A "Consideration" For Weekend Start

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi was asked about pitching prospect Spencer Howard starting this weekend in which he replied it to be a "consideration." The Phillies have an opening for Sunday's start against the Braves since Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler will start in the doubleheader games on Wednesday. The service time deadline has passed, […]

Cristian Javier Ready For Encore Performance

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier turned heads in his first major-league start versus the Dodgers last Wednesday, and is looking to repeat his performance Tuesday. He limited the formidable LA club to two hits and one run over 5 2/3 innings while striking out eight in the no-decision. He'll now face a struggling Diamondbacks […]

Kris Bryant Returns With A Home Run

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant had his best game of the season on Monday. Bryant returned to the lineup after being absent with an illness on Saturday and Sunday. The former National League MVP finished the game 2-for-3 with a walk and also hit his first home run of the season. Bryant was really […]

Rowan Wick Picks Up Second Save

Chicago Cubs reliever Rowan Wick picked up his second save of the season on Monday versus the Royals. Wick entered the game in the top of the eighth to record the final out of the inning and finished the game with one-hit allowed. Wick has now recorded the last two saves for the Cubs. The […]

Alec Mills Continues To Impress

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills continued his strong start of the season on Monday with seven scoreless innings on against the Royals. Mills also allowed three hits, three walks and struck out four. Mills has now only allowed two runs on the season and has looked very impressive. Manager David Ross will have a […]

Gio Urshela Hits His Third Home Run

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela hit his third home run of the season with a 403 ft shot against the Phillies on Monday. Urshela has followed up his breakout 2019 season with a 1.101 OPS following Monday’s game, and his power bump from last season has continued into 2020 so far. Urshela had […]

Jose Berrios Has Juicy Matchup Versus Pirates Tuesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios is in an excellent position to earn his first win of the 2020 season versus the Pirates on Tuesday. Pittsburgh batters have struck out the second-most against righties this season (28.3% K%), while sitting dead last in BA (.161), OBP (.222), and OPS (.496). Berrios struggled in his first […]

Mike Soroka Done For Season

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka suffered a torn right Achilles' tendon during Monday's game and is out for the remainder of the 2020 season. Soroka left the game in the third inning after trying to sprint off the mound to cover first base on a ground ball and immediately fell to the ground. It's […]

Jorge Alfaro Tested Positive For COVID-19

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro admitted to his teammates that he tested positive for COVID-19 in late-July in a video meeting. He was scratched and placed on the injured list before the team's Opening Day game on July 24, and now we have the official reason why. It's unclear when Alfaro will return, but for […]

Padres Not Ruling Out Jose Castillo's Return

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said reliever Jose Castillo (lat) is "feeling much better than he was a week ago," but he's yet to throw off a mound. The southpaw suffered a teres major strain during summer camp and was labelled as a long-shot to return this season upon the diagnosis. The team remains […]

Gerrit Cole Has An Uneven Performance On Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole wound up with a solid six-inning, one-run performance on Monday, but the 29-year-old allowed 10 hard-hit balls and posted a poor 7.7% swinging-strike rate on the night. Cole’s command looked a little shaky on Monday as he left a few too many pitches over the heart of the […]

Yoshihisa Hirano Making Progress Towards Return

Seattle Mariners reliever Yoshihisa Hirano (COVID-19) is throwing bullpen sessions in Arizona and is set to join the team's alternate site in Tacoma to face live hitters. The right-hander was late to begin his training since testing positive for COVID-19 at the end of June, but could join the team in a week or two. […]

Austin Adams Could Return Next Week

Seattle Mariners reliever Austin Adams is nearing a return to the team after undergoing knee surgery this offseason. He could throw a sim game sometime this week, and the best-case scenario is joining the team next Monday for the beginning of their road trip. Adams was a favorite for the ninth-inning job before his surgery […]

Carlos Rodon Has Shoulder Soreness

Updating an earlier report, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) exited Monday’s start after two innings with left shoulder soreness and will be re-evaluated tomorrow. Injuries have been the story for the former first-round pick and it will be interesting to see if the Sox move Rodon to the bullpen when he returns […]

Jake Arrieta Lasts Five Innings Vs Yankees

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta allowed three runs in five innings pitched at the Yankees on Monday. Arrieta allowed seven hits and struck out four without issuing a walk. Considering the matchup, this was an encouraging start for Arrieta in his season-debut, since the Phillies didn't play last week in the wake of the […]

Robinson Cano Exits Early On Monday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (groin) left Monday’s game versus the Braves early with left groin tightness. Cano has been swinging a hot bat this year and finished the game 2-for-2 with a walk. More should be known on the status of Cano who was replaced by Brian Dozier. Dozier would be dart […]

Carlos Rodon Exits After Two Innings

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon left Monday’s game after two innings. Rodon has a long resume of injuries, so anytime he leaves early there is cause for concern. The lefty finishes the game by allowing three hits, one run and striking out one. There should be more information as to why he pulled […]

Amed Rosario Exits Early On Monday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario exited Monday’s contest against the Braves early with a leg injury. It appears that the shortstop injured himself by running out of the box in the top of the third inning. Rosario was a sleeper on many boards this offseason, but has struggled early on with a .244 batting […]

Mike Soroka Exits Early With Nasty Injury

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka appeared to injure himself in the third inning of Monday’s game versus the Mets. Soroka needed help coming off the field and couldn’t put any weight on his leg. This is devastating news and it looks like Soroka is going to miss some time. Soroka finishes Monday games by […]

Luis Urias Could Return Soon

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (COVID-19) could return soon to the big league club. Urias who had tested asymptomatic positive for COVID-19 is at the teams training facility in Appleton. Manager Craig Counsell said that Urias is getting close to his return, but that he only has two weeks of baseball activities in. Urias will […]

Pablo Lopez Starting For The Marlins On Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez will get the start on Tuesday as the Marlins return to the field after having their season paused due to 18 positive COVID-19 tests. The Marlins have not played since last Sunday, and will enter August 4th with a 2-1 record. While the Marlins will have an almost brand […]

Shohei Ohtani Unlikely To Pitch Again In 2020

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (forearm) has been diagnosed with a grade 1-2 strain of the flexor pronator mass. The Angels have reported that Ohtani will travel with the team to Seattle and his status as a designated hitter will be day-to-day, but that Ohtani isn’t expected to start throwing at the […]

Jeff McNeil Scratched With Back Tightness, J.D. Davis Will Now Start

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (back) has been scratched from Monday’s lineup with lower back tightness. Infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (illness) who was originally out of the lineup with a stomach ailment will now replace McNeil in the lineup and bat fifth. McNeil should be considered day-to-day for now, but losing him long term would […]

Angels Add Jeremiah Jackson And Kyren Paris To Player Pool

The Los Angeles Angels will add middle infielder Jeremiah Jackson and shortstop Kyren Paris to their player pool. Jackson, 20, was the clubs second-round pick in 2018 and had an impressive campaign in rookie ball this past season. Jackson hit .266 with 23 longballs and 60 RBI to go along with five stolen bases in […]

Jordan Yamamoto Recalled

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto will be recalled from the teams training site. Yamamoto made his debut in 2019 and went 4-5 with a 4.46 ERA over 15 starts. With the Marlins missing a good chunk of players to COVID-19, Yamamoto will likely enter the rotation. Yamamoto is best suited in deeper NL-only leagues […]

Jose Quintana Throws Another Bullpen Session

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana (thumb) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Monday and reported no issues. Quintana previously threw a bullpen session on Saturday and is scheduled to throw a two-inning simulated game Thursday at the Cubs alternative training site. If everything goes well on Thursday, Quintana may be able to return to […]

Gleyber Torres Will Rest On Monday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres will get a routine day off on Monday versus the Philadelphia Phillies and Jake Arrieta. Torres was a popular candidate to take his game to next level this season, but has struggled early on with a .179 batting average and just one home run. The hope is that all […]

Alex Wood To Resume Throwing

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood (shoulder) is expected to start throwing on Monday or Tuesday. Wood was placed on the injured list this past week after he threw three innings and allowed three runs in his first start of the season. Wood is in his second stint with the Dodgers and when healthy […]