Marco Gonzales Effective Once Again In Victory

Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales continued his strong start to the 2019 season on Tuesday. He went six-plus innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits as he struck out five while walking a pair of batters. With the victory, Gonzales improves to 4-0 on the young season and has proven to be one […]

Dan Straily To Start Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dan Straily will make his debut with the team on Wednesday and start against the Athletics in place of Alex Cobb (back), who went back on the injured list Tuesday. Pitcher Josh Rogers is also being recalled from the minors and will be available to provide length after Straily on Wednesday. […]

Gio Gonzalez Ready To Join Yankees?

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez struck out 10 while allowing three hits and one walk in six innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday night. The left-hander threw 56 of his 89 pitches for strikes, and he could be called up soon to join a Yankees rotation that got more bad news on Luis […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Becomes Citizen Monday

Texas Rangers infielder Asdrubal Cabrera was not in the starting lineup on Tuesday despite having good career numbers against Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke, because he traveled to Miami on Monday to become a U.S. citizen. Cabrera has just seven hits in 35 at-bats (.200) to start the year with Texas, but he has hit three […]

Clayton Kershaw Allows Two Runs Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) allowed five hits (two home runs) and two earned runs while walking none and striking out six in six innings with Double-A Tulsa on Tuesday night in his rehab outing. The future Hall of Famer could be cleared to make his regular season debut with the Dodgers […]

Taijuan Walker Throws Off Mound Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow) threw off a mound on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last April, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Walker threw 20 pitches and has hit all the marks in his recovery schedule up until this point. The 26-year-old pitched in three games last year […]

Jeremy Jeffress Scheduled To Rejoin Team On Next Homestand

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) will pitch in back-to-back games for Triple-A San Antonio on Tuesday and Wednesday. It's expected that he will rejoin the big-league club during their next homestand, which begins on Monday against St. Louis. Jeffress is an integral part of the Brewers bullpen after throwing 76 2/3 inning last […]

Shohei Ohtani Takes More Swings Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) took 26 swings in batting practice on Tuesday. Ohtani continues to expand his baseball activities with an eye on returning as the team's primary designated hitter in late April or early May. The Japanese two-way start underwent Tommy John surgery last October and won't pitch at all […]

Jimmy Nelson Pitches In Extended Spring Training Game

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) appeared in an extended spring training game on Tuesday. Manager Craig Counsell was positive about the outing and said that Nelson will have one more outing in extended camp before being assigned to Triple-A for a rehab assignment. The 29-year-old missed all of 2018 after having surgery on […]

David Dahl Confident He Won't Be Out Long

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl, who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left core injury, said he expects to be back when his 10 days are up. "When I swung, it felt like a cramp that wouldn’t loosen up … They wanted to give it a couple extra days, and […]

Orlando Arcia Sits On Tuesday, Hernan Perez To Start

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia will take a seat on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels. In his place, Hernan Perez will draw the start at short and bat ninth against Matt Harvey. Arcia has been a steady producer at the bottom of the Brewers lineup, slugging two home runs, driving in six and scoring […]

Todd Frazier Playing Nine Innings In Rehab Game

New York Mets corner infielder Todd Frazier (oblique) is playing nine innings on his rehab assignment on Tuesday, including four innings at shortstop. If the Mets feel confident with Frazier at shortstop, they could send Luis Guillorme back to the minors when Frazier is ready to return. The 33-year-old Frazier has pop in his bat […]

Heath Fillmyer Likely To Start Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals recalled pitcher Heath Fillmyer from the minors on Tuesday, and he's likely to make the start on Wednesday against the Mariners at home. The Royals also recalled Richard Lovelady from the minors on Tuesday. Fillmyer, 24, had a 4.26 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and weak 6.2 K/9 in 17 games (13 starts) […]

Mike Foltynewicz Makes Rehab Start Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) threw 61 pitches in 3 2/3 innings in his rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out five. He was expected to throw 75 to 80 pitches on Tuesday, so he likely finished up with some bullpen work. Foltynewicz is […]

Luis Severino Shut Down From Throwing For Six Weeks

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 lat strain and will be shut down for at least six more weeks, reports James Wagner of The New York Times. According to the team, this injury developed over the course of Severino's recent throwing program. He felt discomfort, so […]

Zack Cozart Back In Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (forearm) will start at the hot corner and bat ninth on Tuesday against Milwaukee. Cozart missed Monday's game after being hit in the forearm by a pitch on Sunday. The 33-year-old doesn't offer much with the bat, having just one run batted in and one run scored through 10 […]

Andrew Heaney Plays Catch On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) played catch for the first time since receiving a cortisone shot in his left elbow eight days ago, said manager Brad Ausmus. Heaney began the season on the injured list due to the inflammation in his pitching elbow and is slowly working his way back. He finished […]

Trea Turner Could Return In 4-6 Weeks

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) could return as soon as four to six weeks, according to Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic. Turner was hit in the hand by a pitch on a bunt attempt last Tuesday, forcing the Nationals to put him on the injured list. In his absence, Wilmer Difo has filled in […]

Chris Sale Continues Worrisome Start To Season

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale lasted just four innings while surrendering five earned runs on seven hits, striking out three and walking none in a losing effort to Toronto on Tuesday. Things started out great for the southpaw, retiring the first seven Blue Jays he faced, while the Sox jumped out to an […]

Wil Myers Starting At First Base, Eric Hosmer Sitting

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is starting at first base on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. First baseman Eric Hosmer will sit against Giants left-handed starter Derek Holland. Myers crushed his third homer of the season on Monday and is slashing .316/.350/.579 with 10 runs-plus-RBI and two steals this season. With a career […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Sitting Out Tuesday

Texas Rangers infielder Asdrubal Cabrera will sit out Tuesday's series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The utility man, who has settled in at third for Texas, is batting .200 through 10 games this year, with three home runs and seven RBI. Cabrera, 33, is coming off a season that saw him hit […]

Giancarlo Stanton Likely To Hit Off Tee This Week

The New York Yankees might have reinforcements on the way as outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps) could begin his comeback process this week. The 29-year-old is likely to hit off a tee at some point this week. Stanton has been on the injured list since the first of the month with a left biceps strain. In his […]

Rich Hill Has Positive Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill said his recent bullpen session was "awesome" as he rehabs his knee injury. The 39-year-old has not pitched this season as he nurses a strained left knee. Hill will be wearing a knee brace when he returns, something he will have to get accustomed to for the first time […]

Kurt Suzuki Blasts Home Run Monday

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run on Monday in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Suzuki's shot came off starter Vince Velasquez and it was his first of the season. The veteran backstop has been splitting time with Yan Gomes so far this season, but Suzuki has been the […]

Anibal Sanchez Solid on the Mound Monday

Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez was one out away from posting a quality start on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Sanchez tossed 5 2/3 innings of three-run ball, allowing seven hits and two walks while striking out six. The veteran was hit with the loss, but it was a step in the right direction after […]

Wilson Ramos Sitting Out Tuesday

After having appeared in every New York Mets game so far this season, catcher Wilson Ramos will get Tuesday off as his club hosts the Minnesota Twins to begin a new series. In his first season with the New York club, Ramos is hitting .400 with six RBI through nine games. On Tuesday, backup catcher […]

Josh Rogers Scratched, Likely To Start For Orioles

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Josh Rogers of the Triple-A Norfolk Tides has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday, likely meaning he will arrive in Baltimore for his Orioles debut. The 24-year-old could be arriving in a move that coincides with Alex Cobb (back) going on the injured list, opening a spot in the Orioles rotation. […]

Alex Cobb Placed Back On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles have lost starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back) for at least 10 days, as he's been placed on the injured list with a lumbar strain. The 31-year-old was on the injured list earlier this season before being activated for his club's home opener. Last season, Cobb went 5-15 with a 4.90 ERA in 28 […]

Roberto Osuna Off To Strong Start

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna converted his third save of the season in the Astros 4-3 win over the Yankees Monday night. Osuna is a perfect 3-for-3 thus far and has five strikeouts through five innings pitched. Osuna is a huge upgrade at the back end of the bullpen for a high-powered offense and is […]

Miguel Andujar To Play Catch Wednesday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar is facing what is being called a major test in his rehabbing process Wednesday as he's set to play catch. The 2018 Rookie of the Year runner-up was diagnosed with a labrum tear on April 1 and is possibly facing season-ending surgery. Andujar is not allowed to swing […]