Pirates Call Up Billy Cook

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Wednesday that they recalled outfield prospect Billy Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis and placed outfielder Bryan Reynolds on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Cook, the team's No. 18 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was initially scheduled to start in center field and bat ninth against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal […]

Pirates-Tigers Postponed on Wednesday

The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers on Wednesday at Comerica Park has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather in the Detroit area. The contest will be made up on Thursday as the second game of a split doubleheader, according to the Tigers. Left-hander Andrew Heaney was scheduled to toe the rubber […]

Oneil Cruz Out on Wednesday Against Lefty

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game at Comerica Park against a tough left-hander. Outfield prospect Billy Cook will make the start in center field and hit ninth against Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal after being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. Cruz could use the day off after going 10-for-50 […]

Max Meyer to Visit With Hip Specialist

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer (hip) said on Wednesday that he will visit with a hip specialist. The news comes after Meyer was seen throwing before Monday's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies, but he must not have felt great after that. He is recovering from a left-hip impingement, with his last start for Miami […]

Cal Quantrill Deals With Cramping on Tuesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill (hamstring) dealt with some cramping in his left hamstring during his start on Tuesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies, according to manager Clayton McCullough. The good news is the team doesn't expect any lingering effects, and Quantrill should be ready to make his next start next Tuesday against the San […]

Jesus Sanchez, Kyle Stowers Sitting Against Southpaw

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez and Kyle Stowers will head to the bench on Wednesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies with a lefty on the mound. Heriberto Hernandez is starting in right field and batting cleanup, while Javier Sanoja is in left field and hitting ninth against Phillies lefty Ranger Suarez. It's the second straight […]

Dane Myers Back in Marlins Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (elbow) is back in center field and is hitting sixth for Wednesday's game against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez. Myer was hit by a pitch on his left elbow and left the game early on Monday before sitting out the second game of the series on Tuesday. […]

JT Brubaker Reinstated From Injured List

The New York Yankees reinstated right-hander JT Brubaker (ribs) from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday before their game at Yankee Stadium against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Brubaker will be making his season and team debut in pinstripes when he gets into a game after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates last March. The […]

Luke Weaver Could Skip Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Luke Weaver (hamstring) threw a live batting practice session at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, and manager Aaron Boone said it's possible that Weaver could skip a minor-league rehab assignment. Weaver strained his left hamstring on June 3 and was given a timetable of four to six weeks, but he has […]

Slade Caldwell Swipes Three Bags on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Slade Caldwell went 1-for-3 with two walks and three stolen bases on Tuesday for High-A Hillsboro. The D-backs' second-ranked prospect collected two hits in his first game at High-A, but has gone 3-for-19 (.158) in the six games since. However, the good news is that he's still getting on base via […]

Giancarlo Stanton, DJ LeMahieu Sitting on Wednesday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton and infielder DJ LeMahieu are both out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Outfielder Jasson Dominguez is serving as the DH and batting eighth, while Oswald Peraza makes the start at second base and is hitting in the nine-hole against Angels […]

Ben Rice Starting Behind the Plate on Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Ben Rice is making his first start of the year at catcher on Wednesday and will bat sixth against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jack Kochanowicz. Rice has only appeared in seven games at the big-league level behind the plate, with this being his first career start. […]

Cooper Pratt Doubles Twice, Drives in Three on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt smacked a pair of doubles and hit a sacrifice fly in five plate appearances on Tuesday for Double-A Biloxi, driving in three runs and scoring once in the contest. The 20-year-old has caught fire over the last seven games, going 11-for-22 (.500) with three doubles, seven RBI, eight runs […]

Pavin Smith, Alek Thomas Sitting Against Lefty

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielders Pavin Smith and Alek Thomas are both out on Wednesday against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays with a left-handed pitcher on the mound. Randal Grichuk is serving as the designated hitter and will bat sixth, while rookie Tim Tawa is starting in center field and batting eighth against Blue Jays left-hander Eric […]

Alex Freeland Homers, Gets on Base Four Times on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop prospect Alex Freeland went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored on Tuesday for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The switch-hitter has been a bit streaky this year, but is currently on a five-game hot stretch where he's gone 9-for-17 (.529) with three doubles, two home runs, […]

Gabriel Moreno Out Again on Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (hand) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the hosting Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. Jose Herrera is doing the catching for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and will bat ninth against Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer. Moreno is dealing with right-hand soreness and will miss […]

Jeferson Quero Tallies Three Hits, Drives in Two on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Jeferson Quero had a productive day at the plate on Tuesday for Triple-A Nashville, going 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI, and two runs scored for the Sounds. It marked the fourth multi-hit effort in his last six games, and he's hitting .324 (12-for-37) since being reinstated from the injured list on June […]

Trevor Rogers Called Up and Starting on Wednesday

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday that they recalled left-hander Trevor Rogers from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned left-hander Grant Wolfram to Norfolk in a corresponding move. Rogers will start Wednesday's game against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays. The 27-year-old southpaw made one spot start back on May 24 for the O's and threw 6 1/3 […]

Thairo Estrada Out With Hand Contusion

Colorado Rockies second baseman Thairo Estrada (hand) is out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park due to a right-hand contusion that he suffered in Tuesday's contest after being hit by a pitch. Estrada hit his first home run with the team on Tuesday but was pulled from the game in […]

Owen Caissie Extends Hit Streak to 11 Games in Four-Hit Day

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie continued his hot stretch of hitting on Tuesday, going 4-for-4 for Triple-A Iowa, including three singles and one double. Unfortunately, Iowa was shut out in the contest, so there were no runs or RBI to be had, but his personal hit streak was extended to 11 games, and he's hit […]

Hunter Goodman, Ryan McMahon on the Bench Against Nationals

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman and third baseman Ryan McMahon will start Wednesday's game against the hosting Washington Nationals on the bench. Braxton Fulford will do the catching and bat ninth, while Orlando Arcia will start at the hot corner and hit sixth against Nationals left-hander Mitchell Parker. Goodman will get a much-needed day of […]

J.P. Crawford Out Against Tough Lefty on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford will retreat to the bench for Wednesday's contest at T-Mobile Park against the visiting Boston Red Sox with tough left-hander Garrett Crochet on the bump. Dylan Moore will make the start at the 6 for Seattle and will bat leadoff. Crawford is hitting a strong .294 (72-for-245) on the year […]

Shane McClanahan Should Resume Throwing Off a Mound "Soon"

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) received "very good" news from nerve specialist Dr. Gregory J. Pearl on Tuesday and should start throwing off a mound "soon." McClanahan met with Pearl after not feeling as good as he'd hoped following his first full-distance bullpen session on June 7 while […]

Zach Dezenzo Pain-Free

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Wednesday that outfielder Zach Dezenzo (hand) is pain-free after landing on the 10-day injured list in early June with a capsule strain in his left hand. Dezenzo hasn't swung a bat up until now, but now that he's pain-free, that should change this week. It's good news, […]

Spencer Arrighetti to Throw Off a Mound This Week

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Wednesday that right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will throw off a mound this week in West Palm Beach, Florida. Arrighetti is recovering from a broken right thumb that he suffered when he was hit by a ball during batting practice in early April, and he was transferred to […]

Yordan Alvarez Feeling Better

Although Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) still isn't taking swings, he's apparently feeling better. "Day-to-day thing, he feels a lot better," general manager Dana Brown said on Wednesday. The Astros have made it sound like Alvarez's hand injury hasn't been all that serious all along, but he hasn't played since May 5 and […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Sitting Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela will not be in his team's lineup on Wednesday for their road series finale with the hosting Seattle Mariners. It's just a routine day off for the 24-year-old, who has started all of Boston's previous 19 games. Teammate Kristian Campbell will operate center field and bat eighth in his […]

Carlos Narvaez Sitting on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez is not present in Wednesday's starting lineup in Seattle against the Mariners. Connor Wong is doing the catching for left-hander Garrett Crochet and will hit ninth against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo. Narvaez has gone off in the first half of 2025 to over starting duties behind the plate from Wong, although […]

Hunter Goodman Keeps on Mashing

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Washington Nationals. The Memphis product bashed a three-run bomb in the top of the seventh as part of a huge six-run inning to increase their lead to 9-1. Goodman has been white-hot at the dish over his […]

Nathaniel Lowe Goes Yard in Loss

Washington Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in his team's 10-6 home loss to the Colorado Rockies. The veteran also doubled, scored twice, and struck out. Lowe launched his tenth homer of the season off Rockies reliever Anthony Molina in the bottom of the eighth inning to cut their […]