Nathan Eovaldi To Start Rehab Wednesday Or Thursday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) is expected to begin his minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday or Thursday with Triple-A Pawtucket. Eovaldi is getting close to a return after going on the shelf in April with elbow issues. He's had a setback along the way but could become the team's closer later this […]

Cole Hamels Throws From 120 Feet

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) threw from 120 feet on Monday. Hamels will need to throw a bullpen next before going out on a rehab assignment. The veteran left-hander has been out since June 28 but has been fantastic this year with Chicago, posting a 2.98 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 97 strikeouts in […]

Alex Wood To Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) is scheduled to make another rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. The plan is for him to throw four innings or 60 to 65 pitches. The left-hander has had multiple setbacks in his recovery and has yet to pitch for Cincy in 2019. He has an 8.10 […]

Ken Giles Throws Monday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (arm) threw on the field on Monday. His session went "well," but he isn't available on Monday night and will need to throw off a mound before he returns to game action. The hard-throwing closer has nerve irritation in his arm from a massage and could be out another […]

Astros, Phillies Looking At Robbie Ray

Sources say that Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray has drawn recent interest from the Astros and the Phillies. Ray is eligible for free agency after the 2020 season and won't be just a second-half rental. The left-hander has a National-League high 56 walks, but he's also striking out 2.5 more batters per nine innings […]

Evan Longoria Placed On Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed third baseman Evan Longoria (foot) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with plantar fasciitis in his left foot and recalled reliever Ray Black from the minors in a corresponding move. An MRI exam showed a strain, so the veteran will be out more than 10 days. Longoria has six […]

Phillies, Nationals Interested In Mychal Givens

The Philadelphia Phillies like Baltimore Orioles closer Mychal Givens, according to industry chatter, and the Orioles have him in play as the trade deadline approaches. Philly will be scouting Givens this week after he has performed better of late. He has given up one run in his last six outings over seven innings and has […]

Michael Wacha Might Be On His Way Out

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha was just demoted to the bullpen and has a 5.54 ERA on the season, and he might be a trade candidate this summer while in the final year of his current deal. The 28-year-old could be dealt before the July 31 trade deadline, but manager Mike Shildt doesn't want […]

Brewers Talking About Will Smith

The Milwaukee Brewers are "engaged" in trade conversations about San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith, according to sources. Milwaukee already has one of the most dominant closers in the game in Josh Hader, but acquiring Smith would give the Brewers another excellent late left-inning arm. Back in San Fran, a Smith departure might turn their […]

X-Rays Negative For Chris Taylor

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chris Taylor (wrist) had his X-rays come back negative, but he's "still in a lot of pain," according to manager Dave Roberts. Taylor was hit by a pitch on his left wrist on Sunday night in extra innings and left the game. For now it looks like he might avoid the […]

Mike Trout Not In Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is not in the lineup Monday against the Astros. Trout has been white-hot at the plate lately but was removed from the game on Sunday with tightness in the calf. The injury doesn't appear to be serious and keeping him off his feet for a few days seems […]

Hansel Robles Posting 0.55 ERA Over Last 15 Appearances

Los Angeles Angels closer Hansel Robles notched his 13th save of the season Sunday in the Angels 6-3 win. The team is playing inspired baseball right now and Robles is taking full advantage. Robles has seven saves since June 1 and has a 0.55 ERA over his last 15 appearances. He has 19 strikeouts over […]

Kole Calhoun With Four Home Runs In Last Nine Games

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun went 1-for-3 on Sunday, including hitting his 21st home run of the season against the Mariners. It has been a streaky season for Calhoun thus far but right now is trending in the right direction. Calhoun is currently slashing .333/.381/.692 over his last nine games with two doubles, four […]

Josh Reddick Hitting .318 Away From Minute Maid Park

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick went 2-for-4 with one RBI in the Astros 12-4 win over the Rangers on Sunday. Reddick is quietly having another quality season hitting in the lower third of a potent offense has been especially lethal hitting on the road this season. Through 42 games away from Minute Maid Park, Reddick […]

Justin Verlander Now 8-2 On Road This Season

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander struck out seven batters in six innings as the Astros beat the Rangers 12-4 on Sunday. Verlander (11-4) allowed only two runs and gave up zero home runs for the first time since June 6. The right-handed hurler is having another amazing season despite an alarming amount of home runs […]

Yuli Gurriel Slugging .968 Over Last 15 Games

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel has picked up in the second half right where he left off, going 6-for-13 (.461) since the All-Star break. Gurriel continues to swing the hottest bat in all of baseball, slashing .395/.439/.1.053 with one double, eight home runs, 12 runs scored and 18 runs batted in over his last […]

Jose Altuve Heating Up

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 3-for-5 with a grand slam on Sunday as the Astros beat the Rangers. Altuve now has seven hits over his last two games and is 8-for-16 (.500) over his last three played with two doubles, two home runs and six runs batted in. It has been vintage Altuve […]

Michael Brosseau Homers For Fourth Time In 12 Games

That's three home runs in the last two games for Tampa Bay Rays infielder Michael Brosseau. Through just 12 games, he's slashed .395/.425/.816 with eight extra-base hits and 10 RBI. Brosseau has come out of nowhere after sitting at Double-Montgomery last year with an unimpressive .262 average and 13 home runs in over 400 at-bats. […]

Tampa Bay Rays Concede Perfect Game In Last Inning

The Tampa Bay Rays held a combined no-hitter through eight innings on Sunday but couldn’t close the deal. Pitcher Ryan Yarbrough gave up a single to Hanser Alberto to start the inning, and the cookie crumbled from there. Oliver Drake followed, allowing a bloop single and gifting an earned run to Yarbrough. The Rays still won […]

Austin Meadows Connects After 50-Day HR Drought

After last going deep on May 28th, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows connected for his 13th home run of the season Sunday night. It came against soft-tossing right-hander Tom Eshelman and gave the Rays a 2-0 lead in the top of the third inning. They never looked back, besting the Orioles 4-1 and remaining atop […]

Matt Duffy With a Successful Triple-A Rehab Stint

The Rays are wanting to see 25 to 30 comfortable at-bats out of Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy at Triple-A before they give him the nod to come up. He’s up to 19 at-bats and should be in Tampa by the start of their next homestand. Duffy isn’t a game-changer and will have to […]

Zack Wheeler To IL With Fatigued Shoulder

The New York Mets placed starter Zack Wheeler on the IL Monday afternoon with a fatigued shoulder, an ominous sign for the current MLB trade market. Wheeler's IL move is retroactive to three days ago, with his earliest possible return date being July 23rd. The 29-year-old's injury is particularly concerning considering he just got extended […]

Willson Contreras Remains Sidelined With Sore Foot

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (foot) will miss his second consecutive game on Monday versus the Reds. Contreras has been dealing with a sore right foot and is currently day-to-day. Victor Caratini will be behind the dish on Monday and bat fifth in a tough matchup versus Luis Castillo.

Eduardo Nunez Designated For Assignment

Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez has been designated for assignment, announced the team on Monday. They also optioned pitcher Hector Velazquez to Triple-A Pawtucket and recalled pitcher Ryan Weber and utility man Sam Travis. Nunez hasn't been of much use this year for Boston, hitting .228 with a .548 OPS. They'll have 10 days […]

J.D. Martinez Hits Solo Blast On Sunday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez recorded two hits, including a solo home run, in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers. The long ball marked Martinez's first since June 30, and just his third in the past 21 games. Boston will need Martinez to really get going if they are serious about making a push […]

Xander Bogaerts Homers In Third Consecutive Game

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts finished 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Dodgers. The 26-year-old has homered in three-straight games for the first time in his career, and he's absolutely on fire in July. Bogaerts has now hit safely in 19 in of his […]

Renato Nunez (1B, 3B, BAL) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The breakout year has continued for Baltimore Orioles corner infielder Renato Nunez. He has been on fire so far in July, slashing .314/.351/.657 with three home runs and seven RBI in nine games. On the year, Nunez has 21 home runs and 51 RBI, […]

Brandon Workman, Matt Barnes Post Scoreless Innings

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman pitched a perfect inning in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Dodgers. The 30-year-old needed just 16 pitches to punch out all three hitters he faced. Workman has allowed just two runs in his last 16 2/3 innings of work. He's 8-1 on the year with a 1.74 ERA […]

Leury Garcia (SS, OF, CWS) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia has led off in every start he's made for the team since May 28. He hit .268 in June and scored a total of 18 runs in the month. Garcia's been with the White Sox since 2013, […]

David Price Gives Red Sox A Chance Against Dodgers

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price lasted just five innings, while allowing four runs (one earned) on four hits with seven strikeouts and three walks in Sunday's extra-inning 7-4 loss to the Dodgers. Price was dealt some bad luck in the outing, as a first-inning error setup a three-run homer that immediately put LA […]