Albert Pujols Not In Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is not in the lineup Monday night against the Twins. It appears the team is opting to use left-handed hitting teammate Jared Walsh and Shohei Ohtani against the Twins starter Jake Odorizzi. Pujols has been hitting the ball well lately, slugging .690 with three home runs over his […]

Josh Reddick Continues Strong Start

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick went 2-for-2 with one double and two walks in the Astros 4-3 loss to the Red Sox. Reddick is 8-for-17 (.470) over his last five games played and is slashing .302/.361/.453 in the month of May. After a down season in 2018 that was maligned by injuries, the veteran is […]

The Cut List (Week 8) - Time to Let Go?

May is half over. That's scarcely believable, but it's true. Much more believable but equally true: there are plenty of players that should be axed. April showers can't bring May flowers for everyone, and some players even got that proverb mixed up: they are following up April flowers with damp May production. This analogy is […]

Carlos Correa Slugging .613 In May

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa hit his 11th home run of the season in the Astros 4-3 loss to the Red Sox on Sunday. Correa is enjoying a resurgent season offensively, thanks to slashing .290/.348/.613 with one triple, three doubles and five home runs in the month of May. Correa will be a strong play […]

Khris Davis Not In Starting Lineup Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (hip) will sit on Monday against Cleveland Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Davis returned to the lineup Sunday, getting a hit in four at-bats out of the designated hitter spot. The A's have five more games on tap this week after Monday and there have been no reports that his hip […]

Felix Pena To Be Primary Pitcher Monday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Felix Pena will serve as the team's primary pitcher Monday against the Twins. The Angels will have pitcher Taylor Cole serve as opener and then Pena will take the mound. Pena has followed openers all season and is posting a 0.96 WHIP. He has pitched more than five innings only once […]

Jed Lowrie Moved To 60-Day IL

New York Mets second basemen Jed Lowrie (hamstring) has been moved to the 60-day IL. Lowrie has already spent 53 days on the 10-day IL so this move is not a sign that he will be out long term. However, there has been little to no news since he suffered a setback early last week, […]

Willson Contreras Will Sit Monday Night

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will have Monday evening off. The Cubs have been using their backup catchers for all starts made by Yu Darvish and that allows Contreras to have a designated day off. This will be the fifth straight start by Darvish in which Contreras will sit and he should be back in […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Named American League Player Of The Week

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has taken home AL player of the week honors. The top prospect in baseball has broken out in a big way, slashing .333/.417/.905 to go along with four home runs, nine RBI and five runs scored over six games with only one strikeout over 24 plate appearances. Guerrero […]

Javier Baez Out On Monday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez will rest on Monday. Baez left Sunday’s game early with a heel contusion. Baez rarely takes a day off and the Cubs are wise to give him a breather as he is a little banged up. Baez remains day-to-day. Addison Russell will take over for Baez at shortstop and bat […]

Corey Kluber To Undergo X-Ray Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (forearm) will undergo an x-ray on Thursday to determine if his cast can be removed. Kluber, who has been out since May 1st after getting hit by a line drive, could switch over to a removable splint if the evaluation determines that things are progressing in the right direction. […]

Josh Bell Named National League Player of The Week

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell was named National League Player of The Week for his performance from May 13-19. In seven games, he went 11-for-27 (.407 average), with an on-base percentage of .484 and a slugging percentage of .889. He slugged four home runs and drove in 10 during a week that the Pirates […]

Matt Barnes Caps Off Great Week

Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes earned his sixth hold Sunday, retiring the side in the eighth inning of a 4-3 win over Houston. Barnes was near perfect in the Week of May 13, allowing just one hit in 12 batters faced, while also punching out seven. The 28-year-old hasn't recorded a save since May […]

Wilmer Font Slated To Start For Mets

Originally, the New York Mets were going to deploy Drew Gagnon as their opener for tonight's game, but now they have turned to Wilmer Font to take the ball first. Font has made two starts this season for the Mets, in which he went four innings (60 pitches) against the Padres and 2 1/3 innings […]

Brandon Workman Records First Career Save

Boston Red Sox reliever Brandon Workman nailed down his first major league save Sunday, in a 4-3 win over Houston. The 30-year-old needed 16 pitches to get through the ninth, fanning two and walking one. Workman has been solid this season, mainly serving in the seventh inning role. He hosts a 2.21 ERA in 20 […]

White Sox Activate Eloy Jimenez

The Chicago White Sox have activated outfielder Eloy Jimenez prior to their series opener against the Houston Astros. Jimenez had suffered a right ankle sprain on April 26th and has been on the injured list since April 28th. He made five rehab appearances with Triple-A Charlotte and he was 7-for-22 (.318 average) with a home […]

Braves Trade Arodys Vizcaino, Jesse Biddle To Mariners For Anthony Swarzak

The Atlanta Braves have traded right-handed relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino and left-handed relief pitcher Jesse Biddle to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak. Vizcaino is out for the season with a labrum injury and will be a free agent following the season. Biddle had made 15 appearances for the Braves […]

Ryan Burr Set To Open For White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are having right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Burr start things off on the mound against the Houston Astros. The opener is scheduled to pitch one or two innings, dependent on his pitch count after the first inning. This is the first time Burr is opening a game, but he has made 22 […]

Patrick Corbin Faces Struggling Offense on Monday

Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin should be able to feast on the lowly New York Mets on Monday night. Corbin, who enters Monday's game with a 4-1 record and a 2.91 ERA, will take on a New York offense that was just shut out in back-to-back games by the Miami Marlins. To say the Mets […]

Luke Weaver Has Nice Matchup on Tap Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Luke Weaver could be one of the top pitching options on the slate Monday in a matchup against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Weaver has been impressive this season, entering the game with a 3.16 ERA and a 3-2 record. The young righty has held right-handed hitters to a .239 […]

Anthony Rendon Homers Again on Sunday

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon left the ballpark again on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Rendon was 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, his eighth long ball of the season. The 28-year-old has been sensational thus far in 2019, slashing .331/.416/.669 in 32 games. Rendon is strengthening his claim as one of the top […]

Cardinals Officially Place Luke Gregerson On Waivers

The St. Louis Cardinals have officially placed right-handed relief pitcher Luke Gregerson on waivers. The 35-year-old had pitched in six games for the Cardinals this season, in which he was lit up for a 7.94 ERA and gave up 11 hits and five runs in just 5 2/3 innings of work. His Cardinals career comes […]

Drew Gagnon To Open Game For Mets

New York Mets pitcher Drew Gagnon will be utilized as the opener Monday night against Washington. This will be the first start of the year for Gagnon, who has pitched 11 innings so far in six games this season. Gagnon has been effective lately, as he has not allowed a run in his last five […]

J.D. Martinez Sitting Monday, Steve Pearce Will DH

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D Martinez will get Monday off, against the Toronto Blue Jays. In his place, Steve Pearce will DH and bat seventh against right-hander Edwin Jackson. Pearce simply hasn't been good in 72 plate appearances this year, slashing just .121/.183/.152 with two doubles and four runs batted in, leaving him off […]

Eric Sogard Scratched From Lineup Monday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Eric Sogard (thumb) has been removed from the lineup Monday with a left thumb sprain. Sogard was originally slated to hit leadoff in the Blue Jays' Monday matinee against the Red Sox. Since joining the Blue Jays this season, Sogard has been on a tear, hitting .295 with a .904 OPS […]

David Price Reinstated From Injured List, To Start Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday and will start against the Toronto Blue Jays, announces the team. Price has been out since May 2 with left elbow tendinitis but did not make any rehab appearances. Manager Alex Cora has hinted that Price could be limited […]

Giancarlo Stanton Headed To Tampa For Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps) has been placed in Tampa on a rehab assignment beginning on Monday. The slugger has not played since March 31 after straining his left biceps muscle. Last season, his first in the Bronx, Stanton clubbed 38 home runs and drove in 100 runs while playing in 158 games. […]

Chris Sale Takes A Step Back Against Astros

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale lasted just 5 1/3 innings Sunday, allowing three runs, on four hits, while striking out 10, and walking five in a 4-3 win over Houston. The southpaw has now earned double-digit strikeouts in four straight starts, dating back to May 3. However, Sunday also marked a season-high in […]

Robbie Ray Inefficient on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray failed to make it past the fourth inning on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. Ray allowed two runs on three hits and four walks through four innings, but needed 87 pitches to get through the frames. He struck out six. The southpaw was hit with a no-decision and will […]

Noah Syndergaard Notches Tough-Luck Loss Sunday

New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard had some bad luck on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Syndergaard tossed seven innings of two-run ball, giving up five hits while striking out three in a loss. It was an odd start for the ace, who struggled to accrue many strikeouts, but he was efficient nonetheless. The Mets […]