Jay Bruce Leaves Game Early

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce left Tuesday's game early with an apparent rib injury. Roman Quinn came in to finish Bruce's at-bat and took over in center field with Adam Haseley shifting to left field. Bruce was hitting just .259 but had 10 home runs and a .580 slugging percentage since being acquired by the […]

Eloy Jimenez Exits With Injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez has left Tuesday’s game early. The rookie appeared to hurt his right shoulder after a collision with Charlie Tilson. Jimenez did not record an at-bat in tonight’s game and Ryan Cordell has replaced him. More should be know on the status of Jimenez as the evening goes on.

Pablo Lopez, Jose Urena Moving In Right Direction

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. Starter Jose Urena (back) has started a throwing program in his recovery from a back injury. Lopez has been out since June 15 and was sporting a 4.23 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 76 2/3 frames over 14 starts […]

Bobby Bradley Optioned, Zach Plesac Called Up

The Cleveland Indians demoted first base prospect Bobby Bradley to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday and called up starting pitcher Zach Plesac from Columbus in a corresponding move. Plesac got the start against the Tigers on Tuesday night. Bradley hit .292 (75-for-257) with 24 home runs and 55 RBI in the International League at Columbus before […]

Braves Put Max Fried On Injured List, Bryse Wilson Back Up

The Atlanta Braves placed starting pitcher Max Fried (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a blister on his left index finger and recalled starter Bryse Wilson from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Wilson started the game on Tuesday against Milwaukee. Fried left his start on Monday against the Brew Crew after […]

Framber Valdez Optioned To Triple-A

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez was sent back to Triple-A Round Rock Tuesday. Valdez gave up four runs in four innings as the bulk reliever Monday night which was a continuation of his recent struggles. In his last four outings, Valdez has given up 19 earned runs in 11 innings with 11 walks against […]

Matt Carpenter Lands On Injured List Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals placed third baseman Matt Carpenter (foot) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right foot contusion and called up rookie infielder Edmundo Sosa from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Carpenter fouled a pitch off his foot on Monday and left the game early. He's been one of the […]

Hunter Pence Back From Injured List

The Texas Rangers activated outfielder Hunter Pence (groin) from the injured list on Tuesday, and he was hitting third as the designated hitter in his return against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Alex Young. Outfielder Willie Calhoun was sent to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. The 36-year-old Pence was named an All-Star and will return to […]

Max Scherzer Plays Catch Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) played some catch in the outfield on Tuesday and could be activated from the injured list as soon as this Saturday. The All-Star ace looks to be making good progress, but the Nationals may be a bit more cautious with their dominant right-hander. The 34-year-old is 9-5 on […]

Willie Calhoun Headed Back To Triple-A

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun was optioned back to Triple-A Nashville Tuesday. The move clears room for Hunter Pence who was activated from the injured list after battling a groin injury. Calhoun was hot upon his initial call-up in May, but then spent some time on the IL with a quad injury. Since his return […]

Corey Kluber Cleared to Throw a Bullpen Session

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (arm) has been cleared to throw a bullpen session. Kluber hasn't pitched in almost three months since taking a comebacker off his throwing arm that caused a fracture in his ulna bone. He began playing catch on June 27th and had progressed to long-toss, but throwing off a mound […]

Royals In Sell Mode As Deadline Approaches

The Kansas City Royals, who traded catcher Martin Maldonado to the Cubs on Monday, are in sell mode with the July 31 trade deadline approaching. According to a source, the focus will be on moving outfielder Billy Hamilton, reliever Jake Diekman, first baseman Lucas Duda and closer Ian Kennedy. Hamilton and Kennedy are the bigger […]

Scooter Gennett Sitting Out Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. The Reds are being cautious with Gennett after he missed the majority of the first half of the season due to a serious groin injury. Derek Dietrich is at the keystone and is hitting fifth against Cubs right-handed starter Alec Mills. […]

Trevor Larnach Promoted To Double-A

The Minnesota Twins promoted outfield prospect Trevor Larnach, the team's No. 4 prospect, from High-A Fort Myers to Double-A Pensacola on Tuesday. The 22-year-old corner outfielder leads the Florida State League with a .316 average, .842 OPS and 26 doubles on the year. He was also ranked second with a .382 on-base percentage and his […]

Welington Castillo Activated Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox activated catcher Welington Castillo (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned catcher Zack Collins to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The 32-year-old Castillo has been out since June 18 and was hitting just .196 (21-for-107) with five home runs and 15 RBI in 34 games before his […]

Ryan Brasier Sent Down

The Boston Red Sox optioned relief pitcher Ryan Brasier to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday and called up pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez from Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Brasier has struggled big time after excelling in a late-inning role in 2018, as he's 2-3 on the season with a 4.24 ERA. He gave up three earned runs […]

Mike Trout Out Of Lineup Again Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is not in the starting lineup again Tuesday night. Trout suffered a calf strain Sunday against the Mariners, but initially said he should be fine. He's not on the injured list but has now missed two straight games. Trout was having a monster season, even by his lofty […]

Cardinals Open To Trading Carlos Martinez

The St. Louis Cardinals are "open" to trading closer Carlos Martinez. The Cardinals would also be willing to consider trading young outfielders such as Lane Thomas and Tyler O'Neill, who has been hot of late. C-Mart has adapted well to a relief role with the Cardinals and has a nice 2.18 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, five […]

No Structural Damage For Zack Wheeler

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler's (shoulder) MRI exam on Monday didn't show any structural damage, and he's just dealing with a shoulder impingement that he has dealt with in the past. Wheeler said he began feeling it halfway through his start against the Yankees and the entire outing against the Phillies. The right-hander […]

Jesse Winker Back In Lineup Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) is back in the starting lineup in the leadoff spot and is playing left field on Tuesday against Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills. Winker sat out on Monday but had a pinch-hit single later in the game. The left-handed hitter has hit a mediocre .253/.330/.464 with 13 home runs, […]

Jalen Beeks To Serve As Bulk Guy Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays called up pitcher Jalen Beeks on Tuesday to serve as the bulk pitcher behind opener Ryne Stanek against the division-rival Yankees. Outfielder Guillermo Heredia was optioned to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Beeks has been excellent for the Rays this year, going 5-0 with a 2.79 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and […]

Franklin Barreto Getting His Opportunity

The Oakland Athletics called up infielder Franklin Barreto from the minors in order to give him a real opportunity for regular playing time at second base. The 23-year-old will be the everyday second baseman if he shows that he can produce at the plate. If he struggles, he'll be sent back to the minors. This […]

Franmil Reyes Out Of Tuesday Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes is out of Tuesday’s lineup against the Miami Marlins. Reyes was a rumored scratch but MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell indicated the confusion was due to lineup miscommunication. As customary during this time, trade speculation ran wild on social media, but his absence appears to be a routine day off. Reyes […]

Justin Upton Hitting .378 Against Right-Handed Pitching

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton has gotten off to a solid start since being activated from the injured list on June 17. Upton is slugging only .435 over his last six games but has found early success against right-handed pitching. Through his first 45 at-bats against righties, Upton is slashing .378/.451/.667 with one double […]

Shohei Ohtani Scuffling As Angels Are Surging

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will try and shake out of a 3-for-19 (.157) slump when the team takes on the Astros on Tuesday night. The Angels are on fire right now, but Ohtani has cooled off since the All-Star break. Ohtani is still slugging .514 in the month of July but is […]

David Fletcher Continues To Produce

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher continues to produce from the top of the lineup heading into Tuesday night's action against the Astros. Fletcher is slashing .310/.390/497 from the leadoff spot this season and has jump-started the offense over the past month. He is hitting .385 in the month of July, .419 over his last […]

Robinson Chirinos Mired In Deep Slump

Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos will try and shake out of a 3-for-31 (.091) slump as the team prepares to take on the Angels Tuesday night. After slugging .529 in the month of June, Chirinos' offensive production has come crashing back to earth. On the season, Chirinos was slugging .521 on June 14 but that […]

Michael Brantley Off To White-Hot Second-Half Start

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will try and stay hot Tuesday against the Angels. Over his last seven games, Brantley is 13-for-27 (.481) with one home run, three doubles, four runs batted in, seven runs scored and 21 total bases. After a day off on Monday, expect Brantley to be back in the lineup against […]

Alex Bregman Slugging .572 In Away Games

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman went 1-for-4 with one RBI in the Astros 9-6 loss to the Angels on Monday night. Bregman returned to the lineup over the weekend after needing stitches in his chin from a ground ball straight to the face. Bregman has seven runs batted in over his last nine games played […]

Edwin Jackson Designated For Assignment by Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Edwin Jackson has been designated for assignment prior to Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. Jackson posted three scoreless innings in Monday's 10-8 loss, allowing three hits, a walk and striking out two batters. Overall the experienced 35-year-old recorded just one win, five losses and an ugly 11.12 ERA over […]