Brandon Nimmo Stays Hot With Three-Run Homer Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo continued his strong offensive summer in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Nationals. Nimmo went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run and a strikeout. The 31-year-old capped off a four-run second inning by hitting a Jake Irvin fastball high in the air that carried over the left-field wall. Nimmo had […]

Francisco Lindor Hits 16th Homer Tuesday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had a solid game at the plate in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Nationals. Lindor went 3-for-4 with two singles, a two-run home run, three RBI, and a walk. The 30-year-old lined a sixth-inning Jake Irvin fastball into the right-field bullpen for his 16th long ball of the season. […]

Johan Rojas Says He's OK After Hit-By-Pitch

Philadelphia Phillies rookie outfielder Johan Rojas (forearm) left Tuesday's game early against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning after getting hit in the right forearm with a pitch. Rojas said he is OK, though, so it may just be a day-to-day type of injury. Before leaving the contest, Rojas went 2-for-3 with […]

Jesus Sanchez, Bryan De La Cruz Not Expected To Be Traded

The Miami Herald's Craig Mish writes that the Miami Marlins are unlikely to trade outfielders Jesus Sanchez and Bryan De La Cruz by the July 30 trade deadline this summer. The Marlins could very well trade outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and left-hander Jesus Luzard (back), but not before Luzardo is healthy. Both Sanchez and De […]

When Will Matt McLain Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Every baseball season begins with optimism, from fans and players alike, concocting scenarios in their minds about how a team could make that magical run to the postseason and hoisting the World Series hardware above their heads. Then reality sets in once the first key piece succumbs to the injury bug. Then the next. And […]

Devin Williams Faces Live Hitters On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams (back) threw to live hitters for the first time on Tuesday before the team's game against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. A pretty serious back issue has kept Williams out the entire first half of the 2024 season. However, the 29-year-old right-handed reliever is making good progress after he resumed throwing […]

Jacob deGrom Throws 30-Pitch Bullpen Session

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and mixed in his changeup, but he's still "a ways away," according to manager Bruce Bochy. deGrom is making progress, but it's slow progress after he underwent Tommy John surgery last June. After perhaps a few more bullpen sessions, the 36-year-old could […]

Clayton Kershaw To Make Next Rehab Start On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Saturday with Triple-A Oklahoma City and will go three innings. Kershaw had been nearing a return from offseason surgery on his left shoulder when he experienced soreness in his arm during a rehab game with […]

Mets Acquire Phil Maton From Rays

The New York Mets acquired right-hander Phil Maton on Tuesday from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. In a corresponding move, the Mets designated left-hander Joey Lucchesi for assignment. Maton is expected to provide middle-relief depth for the Mets with the move to the National […]

Tai Peete Continues To Showcase Contact Skills At Single-A

Seattle Mariners third base/shortstop prospect Tai Peete has continued to showcase high-upside contact skills throughout his second season at Single-A and is making a case to be moved up to High-A. In his last eight games, he has held a strong .303/.378/.364 line with 10 total hits. Earlier this season, he held an eight-game hitting […]

Kodai Senga Throws 2 2/3 More Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) threw 2 2/3 more scoreless innings on Tuesday in his second minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse and he's now thrown 5 1/3 scoreless innings so far on his rehab assignment. However, Tuesday's outing wasn't as dominant as his first rehab start, as he walked two batters […]

Alan Roden Struggling In First Look At Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden has been struggling in the batter's box since moving up to Triple-A on June 16. In his first 16 games at the top level of the minor leagues the former third-round pick has posted a disappointing .167/.286/.278 line with two home runs, eight RBI, and an 8:10 BB:K […]

Bryan Woo To Return This Weekend Against Angels

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (hamstring) will be activated from the 15-day injured list this weekend to face the division-rival Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, according to manager Scott Servais. The skipper didn't specify which of the four games that Woo will start, though. Woo's rotation turn comes up on Friday, but the Mariners could […]

Blake Mitchell Swinging A Hot Bat

Kansas City Royals catching prospect Blake Mitchell has started to find his footing at Single-A and has been swinging an awfully hot bat over the past two weeks. In his last 10 games, the former eighth overall pick in last year's draft has been riding a dominant .350/.447/.675 line with two long balls, five RBI, […]

Xander Bogaerts On Track To Return This Weekend

San Diego Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) appears on track to return from the 10-day injured list for the final series before next week's All-Star break this weekend at home against the visiting Atlanta Braves. Bogaerts will likely face live pitching at Petco Park and play in a minor-league game or two with Single-A […]

Adrian Del Castillo Goes Deep Three Times On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo went 3-for-4 with three long balls on Tuesday evening to power Triple-A Reno to a victory. De Castillo entered this game swinging a hot bat with a .360/.467/.640 line in his past six games. The Miami product got his first taste of Triple-A ball last season and posted […]

Red Sox Send Enmanuel Valdez To Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox optioned infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday and recalled infielder/outfielder Jamie Westbrook from Worcester in a corresponding move. The Red Sox also selected the contract of right-hander Trey Wingenter from the minors and designated right-hander Naoyuki Uwasawa for assignment. Westbrook will now replace Valdez on Boston's big-league roster as […]

Rafael Devers To Skip All-Star Game To Rest His Shoulder

The Boston Red Sox informed Major League Baseball on Tuesday that third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) isn't going to the All-Star Game next week so that he can rest his nagging left shoulder. Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg will replace Devers on the American League All-Star roster. Devers' left shoulder hasn't bothered him too much […]

Brandyn Garcia Sharp In Double-A Debut

Seattle Mariners starting pitching prospect Brandyn Garcia tossed five no-hit frames in his Double-A debut on July 1. He allowed just two free passes and struck out eight. The Texas A&M product opened the season by making his High-A debut and performed quite well with a 1.84 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 26:85 BB:K ratio […]

A.J. Smith-Shawver Recalled, Bryce Elder Sent Down

The Atlanta Braves reinstated top prospect A.J. Smith-Shawver (oblique) from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Bryce Elder to Gwinnett in a corresponding move, according to a source. Smith-Shawver, who was scheduled to pitch for Gwinnett on Tuesday, will meet the team in Arizona and will presumably be part of their bullpen, according to […]

Wyatt Langford Back In Cleanup Spot

Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford will once again play left field and hit cleanup for the team on Tuesday on the road in Anaheim against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Roansy Contreras. This will be the third straight game that Langford has hit cleanup for the defending World Series champions, and the […]

Quinn Priester Activated, Edward Olivares Optioned To Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated right-hander Quinn Priester (lat) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Edward Olivares to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The team also outrighted left-hander Justin Bruihl to Indy after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers. Priester, who has been up and down for the Pirates […]

David Bednar Starting Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar (oblique) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on Tuesday. Bednar threw a successful bullpen session over the weekend and will now pitch in minor league games after missing over two weeks with a left-oblique strain. It remains to be seen how many outings the 29-year-old right-hander will […]

Josh Fleming Making The Start For Pirates On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that left-hander Josh Fleming will make the start on Tuesday in Milwaukee to take on the division-rival Brewers. While Fleming has only allowed one earned run in 9 1/3 innings in his last six appearances (one start) for the Pirates, he hasn't started a game since June 16 against […]

Andrew McCutchen Getting A Day Off

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen is getting a day off on Tuesday as the team faces the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers on the road. With McCutchen sitting, Bryan Reynolds will get a day off his feet and serve as the DH while batting second against Brewers right-hander Colin Rea. Starting in Pittsburgh's outfield from left […]

Corbin Carroll Sitting Versus Southpaw

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Unsurprisingly, Carroll will take a seat against a left-handed starting pitcher. The 23-year-old is off to a sluggish start to the season after a breakout year in 2022. Despite that, fantasy managers should continue to hold […]

Taylor Ward Playing On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (knee) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Ward will make his return to the lineup after missing one game due to a right knee contusion. He's back in left field and batting third versus right-hander Max Scherzer on Tuesday. Fantasy managers […]

Julio Rodriguez Back In Action

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (quad) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. The superstar slugger is back in the mix after missing one game due to a right quad issue. Rodriguez underwent an MRI that didn't reveal any structural damage. It sounds like Rodriguez is ready […]

Twins And White Sox Game Postponed On Tuesday

The contest between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox has been postponed on Tuesday. The forecast has steady rain in Chicago throughout the evening, so the two sides aren't going to take any chances. Instead, they will make up the game on Wednesday as part of a doubleheader. The assumption is that Bailey Ober […]

Jonathan India Scratched On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India (knee) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Colorado Rockies. It sounds like the Reds will take the cautious approach here with India dealing with a left-knee contusion. This doesn't sound too serious, so hopefully India will only miss a game or two. In the meantime, Santiago Espinal […]