David Dahl, Ryan McMahon Nearing Returns

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (abdomen) and second baseman Ryan McMahon (elbow) both played in extended spring training games on Tuesday and will do so again on Wednesday. Dahl is eligible to come off the injured list on Thursday. Both players should return to everyday playing time when they are fully healthy, with Dahl being […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Won't Need Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) will not need a rehab start and will return to the starting rotation in the next week, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's great news for the Dodgers, as Ryu was pitching very well before his injury, going 2-0 with a nice 3.07 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and […]

Starling Marte Hits Second Home Run in Tuesday's Extra-Inning Win

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Tigers. Marte hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to put the Pirates ahead for good after blowing a 3-2 lead in the ninth. The outfielder is looking to […]

Justin Turner Day-To-Day With Ankle, Hamstring Issues

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle, hamstring) didn't start on Tuesday night after he fouled a pitch off his left ankle in batting practice on Monday. He's also dealing with left hamstring tightness but is listed as day-to-day. It sounds as though Turner could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday, […]

Chris Sale's Woes Continue

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale finished five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits while fanning six and walking one in Tuesday's 8-0 loss to the Yankees. Overall, it wasn't a terrible outing for Sale, but it was his best of the season, despite not getting any run support. The southpaw's strikeout total […]

Drew Gagnon Saves Mets Bullpen With Performance

After New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz surrendered eight runs without recording an out Tuesday night, the Mets turned to Drew Gagnon in the hopes of an extended performance out of the bullpen. While Gagnon allowed six runs, his 5 1/3 innings and 97 pitches provided the Mets a gift, as they didn't have to […]

Nationals, Anthony Rendon Talking Contract Extension

The Washington Nationals and third baseman Anthony Rendon have resumed contract-extension talks during the season. Rendon and general manager Mike Rizzo met on Tuesday before the team took batting practice, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting. The two sides remained "far apart" after the last meeting in spring training, but both sides are […]

Joe Musgrove Continues Hot Start to Season

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Joe Musgrove was saddled with a no-decision in Tuesday's 5-3 win against the Tigers. He allowed just two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six across seven strong innings. The two runs were the first that Musgrove has given up in 20 1/3 innings as a starter. He'll […]

Steven Matz Has Night To Forget

New York Mets starter Steven Matz didn't get out of the first inning Tuesday night in Philadelphia. The 27-year-old wouldn't even record an out, as the Phillies pounced, picking up eight runs on four hits, a walk, a hit batter and three errors. By the time the side was retired, the Phillies were up 10. […]

Ken Giles Available Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (illness) threw a successful side session before the game on Tuesday and will be available to pitch. Giles was unavailable on Monday night because he was under the weather, and Joe Biagini filled in for the save. The hard-throwing right-hander has been good for Toronto so far this year, […]

Dylan Bundy Takes Loss But Improves Performance Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy fell to 0-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Rays. Bundy allowed three runs on three hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with five strikeouts over five innings. It was Bundy's best start of the season so far, as it was his first start pitching at […]

Gleyber Torres Rounds Out Impressive Win

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres drilled a solo home run in the seventh inning of Tuesday night's game in the Bronx against the Boston Red Sox. Prior to the blast, he was the only member of the lineup to not record a hit. The 22-year-old is one of the remaining regulars in the lineup […]

Mike Tauchman Goes Yard In Victory

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman, who made the Yankees roster out of necessity due to injuries, made his presence felt Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. The former member of the Colorado Rockies earned a start in left field and batted ninth. He would record two hits, first with an RBI double down the […]

James Paxton Stifles Red Sox In Dominant Win

It took until his fourth start with the New York Yankees, but starting pitcher James Paxton finally showed the type of stuff his new club has gambled on. The Big Maple went eight shutout innings against the defending champions, surrendering just two hits and a walk while striking out 12. With 110 pitches under his belt, […]

Brandon Nimmo Exits With Neck Injury

The New York Mets are in the midst of getting clobbered by the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night but lost a starter early due to injury. Outfielder Brandon Nimmo was pulled in the very first inning with what the club has called a stiff neck. This came during a pitching change, as the head trainer […]

Cody Bellinger Out Tuesday

In a move that was widely expected, the Los Angeles Dodgers will have outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) sit Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 23-year-old was hit by a pitch on the knee on Monday night and was removed soon thereafter. While X-rays returned out to be negative, he was considered day-to-day and will not play […]

Martin Maldonado A Late Scratch Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Martin Maldonado was a late removal from Tuesday's lineup due to illness. The 32-year-old has struggled in the opening weeks of the new season, hitting .195 in 13 games. Manager Ned Yost said Maldonado may return to the lineup on Wednesday, but it wasn't guaranteed. On Tuesday, Cameron Gallagher will replace […]

Erik Swanson Starting Wednesday

After Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc landed on the injured list with a right oblique strain, the Mariners called up pitcher Erik Swanson as his replacement. While it wasn't immediately known whether Swanson would replace LeBlanc in the rotation, that has now become official, as it was announced he'd start Wednesday. The 25-year-old went 8-2 with […]

Chris Davis Scratched From Lineup Tuesday

After breaking out of his slump over the last couple of days, Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis has been scratched from Tuesday's game with what the club is calling an illness. The 33-year-old was stricken with the worst slump in MLB history but picked up four hits and drove in six runs at Fenway […]

Noel Cuevas To Injured List, Yonathan Daza Recalled

The Colorado Rockies have made a pair of moves Tuesday to adjust their roster due to an injury. Outfielder Noel Cuevas, who was recently promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque, suffered a strained left quadriceps and has gone on the injured list. The 27-year-old appeared in 75 games last season, hitting .233. As a result, Yonathan Daza […]

Freddy Peralta's Absence Not Expected To Be Long

After landing on the injured list earlier Tuesday with SC joint inflammation, Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) is reportedly not expected to be out for long. That was confirmed by manager Craig Counsell, who said Peralta will rest a few days, allowing the inflammation to calm. He'll resume throwing soon thereafter and it appears his […]

Joey Bart Diagnosed With Fractured Hand

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart, the top-ranked prospect of the Giants organization, according to MLB Pipeline, has been diagnosed with a broken hand. The fracture occurred Monday night as he was hit by a pitch. Bart will be out between four to six weeks -- a major blow to the organization's prized prospect. The […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Not Need Minor League Rehab

Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler said Tuesday that designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (ebow) will not require a minor league rehab assignment before he makes his return to the majors. The reigning American League Rookie of the Year has been out following Tommy John surgery. On Monday it was announced that doctors had cleared him to […]

Ken Giles To Throw Side Session

After being unavailable in a save situation Monday night, Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (illness) will throw a side session Tuesday to determine his availability. The decision was announced by manager Charlie Montoyo. Considering Giles was out due to what the team simply called an illness, the fact that he has to throw a side […]

Alex Cobb Expected Back Friday

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde stated on Tuesday that starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back) is expected to start Friday's game. The 31-year-old has made just one start this season, sustaining a lumbar strain 10 days ago. The Orioles are set to take on the Minnesota Twins on Friday for Cobb's second start of the season. The […]

Joey Votto Batting Leadoff Tuesday

For only the second time in his major league career, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will bat leadoff as his club takes on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. The 35-year-old batted leadoff just once back in 2008. Votto is coming off a game in which he didn't start, although he later emerged as […]

Mike Foltynewicz To Make Another Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) will make another rehab start in the minor leagues this weekend. Folty was hit hard in his rehab start on Monday with Triple-A Gwinnett, so he'll get another turn this weekend before hopefully making his season debut after that. The 27-year-old had a breakout year in 2018 with […]

Rhys Hoskins Expected To Return Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (ankle) could be used as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday, according to manager Gabe Kapler. The power-hitting first baseman tweaked his left ankle on a slide on Monday night, but he's expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. The 26-year-old is hitting .268 (15-for-56) with five home runs, 13 […]

Troy Tulowitzki Works Out Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) took batting practice in the cage and ran on the field on Tuesday, which was his first time running on flat ground since his injury. It's good progress, but you should expect the oft-injured 34-year-old to take his time coming back after missing all of last season and […]

Freddy Peralta Lands On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with an SC joint injury to his right shoulder. The team also re-instated reliever Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) from the injured list and recalled pitcher Aaron Wilkerson from Triple-A San Antonio. Jake Petricka was optioned to Single-A Wisconsin. Peralta has […]