Troy Tulowitzki Suffers Setback In Rehab Game

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) left the game early in a rehab outing with High-A Tampa on Wednesday as a precaution after feeling more tightness in his left calf. He landed on the injured list with a strained left calf on April 4 and was playing in his second straight rehab game. Tulo […]

Justin Upton Not Doing Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe), who is on the 60-day injured list while recovering from a left big toe sprain, hasn't started doing baseball activities since having his walking boot removed last week. He continues to use a stationary bike and anti-gravity treadmill to rebuild strength in his legs. Upton has a long […]

Griffin Canning To Make Second Start Against Detroit

Los Angeles Angels rookie starting pitcher Griffin Canning is expected to make his second big league start against the Tigers next week. Manager Brad Ausmus said there are no plans to send the right-hander back to Triple-A Salt Lake after he impressed many in 4 1/3 innings in his debut on Tuesday against the Blue […]

Shohei Ohtani Feels Great

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has now taken 31 at-bats in simulated games and said his body "feels great" as he nears a return following Tommy John surgery last October. The Angels are being cautious with the Japanese star and are unlikely to let him make his season debut until sometime next […]

Martin Perez Dominates Astros On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins left-hander Martin Perez spun eight scoreless innings in a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Perez struck out seven and walked two on the way to picking up his fourth win of the season. The veteran left-hander is off to a strong start for the Twins this season, posting a 3.41 […]

Garrett Cooper Could Return This Weekend

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said he's hopeful that outfielder/first baseman Garrett Cooper (hand) will be ready to return for the team's weekend series against the Braves. Cooper might start wearing protection after being hit by a pitch on his left hand. Consider Cooper day-to-day for now. The 28-year-old is hitless on just eight at-bats […]

Jonathan Schoop Hits 465-Foot Bomb

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jonathan Schoop went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Schoop's homer was a monster shot, traveling 465 feet, the longest homer by a Twin this season. The veteran infielder is off to a decent start with his new team, batting .269 with […]

Josh Harrison's MRI Exam Comes Back Clean

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (shoulder) was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, but an MRI exam on his left shoulder showed only inflammation and no structural damage. He's on anti-inflammatory medication and could receive a cortisone shot soon, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Harrison is batting an atrocious .156 with one home […]

Juan Soto Dealing With Back Spasms

According to Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, outfielder Juan Soto started feeling back spasms on Wednesday and hence did not play in Wednesday's game against St. Louis. The Nationals wanted to play it safe, which makes sense in the aftermath of Anthony Rendon's trip to the injured list. This may be a one-night thing for […]

Anthony DeSclafani Strikes Out Eight On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani struck out eight in a no-decision on Wednesday. DeSclafani was excellent in the outing, hurling 5 2/3 shutout innings against the New York Mets while allowing just three hits. The veteran right-hander has been pitching well of late as he has allowed just one earned run over his past three […]

Jeurys Familia Goes On Injured List

The New York Mets placed relief pitcher Jeurys Familia on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right shoulder soreness after he blew the save against the Reds on Tuesday night. Familia's MRI exam showed no structural damage and just a bony growth that has bothered him off and on for years. He received a […]

Christian Vazquez Clubs Fourth Homer

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez had just one hit, a solo home run, in Wednesday's win over Oakland. His homer in the eighth inning was insurance for Boston's bullpen to complete the 7-3 victory. The 28-year-old has now surpassed his 2018 home run total of three and needs just three more runs batted in […]

Miguel Sano Starts Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (heel) was hit by a pitch, walked and popped out in three plate appearances for Single-A Fort Myers on Tuesday in his first rehab game. He's expected to play a few games at Single-A before moving to Double-A Pensacola. Sano was an utter disaster in 2018 but still has […]

Willians Astudillo Hoping For Quick Return

Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo (hamstring) ran some sprints in the outfield before the game on Wednesday and is looking like he'll return sooner than later. He is eligible to return from the injured list next Wednesday. La Tortuga has become fantasy relevant in most leagues by hitting .327/.340/.531 with two home runs and seven […]

Andrew Benintendi Knocks In Two Runs Wednesday

Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi had a two-run single in the sixth inning of Wednesday's win over Oakland. The 24-year-old is going through a bit of a cold streak out of the leadoff spot, having just two hits in his last five games. However, Wednesday marks his third multi-RBI game this year. Benintendi's […]

Corey Kluber Has Non-Displaced Fracture

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (elbow) suffered a non-displaced fracture of his right ulna bone after he was hit by a line drive in his right elbow in his start on Wednesday and forced to leave the game. Kluber may not need surgery, but he'll surely miss considerable time for the Indians and fantasy […]

Josh Donaldson Expected To Return Thursday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) has missed the last two games, but the team is optimistic that he'll return Thursday for the series finale against the Padres. The 33-year-old has been experiencing tightness in his left calf, an injury that cost him most of the 2018 season. Donaldson was available to pinch hit […]

Phillies Not Worried About Slumping Bryce Harper

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said the team has no concerns about slumping outfielder Bryce Harper, and they didn't consider giving him the day off Wednesday. "There’s a very real chance that Bryce will play 162 games this year," Kapler said. "And if we discover he needs a blow some time, it’s something he and […]

Manny Machado Starts Month With A Homer

San Diego Padres shortstop Manny Machado popped a solo homer Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, his only hit in four at-bats and fifth long ball of the season. Machado missed another opportunity by striking out with the bases loaded in the eighth inning and is staring at a mediocre .236/.323/.391 slash line. The 26-year-old is […]

David Robertson Still Sore

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) is still feeling soreness in his right elbow. He's been on the injured list since April 15. Robertson got off on the wrong foot in his first season in Philly and there remains no timetable for his return. He should return to a high-leverage role when he's healthy, […]

Odubel Herrera, Scott Kingery Nearing Return

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) and infielder Scott Kingery (hamstring) are getting closer to returns from the injured list. Herrera has been out since April 18 but could be activated and play on Sunday against the Nationals. Kingery ran on Wednesday for the first time since he landed on the injured list on April […]

Cal Quantrill Poised In Big League Debut

San Diego Padres starter Cal Quantrill had an encouraging debut despite a loss, lasting 5 2/3 innings and surrendering two earned runs. Quantrill allowed six hits and a walk and was able to successfully work around jams most of the evening. He fired 87 total pitches and struck out three. The Padres young rotation has […]

Marco Gonzales Implodes In First Loss Of Season

Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales undoubtedly pitched his worst game of 2019 on Wednesday. The southpaw failed to make it through two innings as the Cubs shelled him for six runs (three earned) in just 1 2/3 innings of work. Gonzales uncharacteristically issued three free passes in the contest, as he dropped his first game […]

Marcell Ozuna Knocks Three Hits on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna had a great game on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with two doubles. He scored two runs and drove one in as well. Ozuna has been on fire lately, raising his slash line to .279/.370/.635. He's a streaky hitter, but while he's on a good streak, he's a strong contributor to […]

Miles Mikolas Earns His Third Win on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas won his third game of the season on Wednesday, tossing six strong innings. He allowed just a run on seven hits and a walk while striking out four. The seven hits weren't ideal, but he was able to scatter them and only allow one run, picking up a […]

Francisco Lindor Draws Two Walks on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor drew two walks on Wednesday, going 0-for-2 in his four plate appearances. Lindor isn't off to the start he wanted, as he's slashing .231/.262/.462 after missing the first couple of weeks of the season on the injured list. Still, it shouldn't be long before Lindor is one of the best […]

Carlos Santana Gets Two More Hits on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana knocked two more hits on Wednesday against the Marlins, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a single. He drove in a run and scored one of his own. Santana, who has been the entire Cleveland offense at times, is slashing .323/.432/.495 and should be owned and started in […]

Caleb Smith Impressive Versus Indians

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith was fantastic Wednesday night in a 4-2 win versus the Indians. Smith gave up only four hits and one run in seven dominant innings. He struck out eight and walked two while improving his record to 3-0. Wins will be hard to come by in Miami, but Smith should […]

Miguel Andujar Nearing Return From Injured List

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) hit a two-run home run Wednesday night in his rehab assignment at High-A Tampa. The homer was Andujar's only hit in eight at-bats with the Tarpons, but it seems he is healthy after playing two games in the minors. Andujar could rejoin the big league club when […]

Merrill Kelly Earns Win Versus Yankees

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly gave up one run in 5 1/3 innings to earn his third win of the season Wednesday versus the Yankees. Kelly was cruising in this one until the sixth when he gave up a home run and a double before getting the hook. Fortunately for him, the bullpen was […]