Nick Pivetta Excellent Versus Braves

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta was outstanding on the mound during Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The right-hander allowed only one hit over seven innings of work during the 9-0 victory. Pivetta struck out nine batters while walking only two in what ended up being his longest outing of the season. For […]

Royals-Guardians Postponed On Wednesday

The contest between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday has been postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland and will be rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Monday, Aug. 26, starting at 1:10 pm CT. Right-hander Brad Singer was scheduled to start for the Royals and be opposed by right-handed […]

Lucas Erceg Could Throw Bullpen By Sunday

Oakland Athletics left-handed relief pitcher Lucas Erceg (forearm), who is dealing with a strained right forearm, has resumed playing catch and could throw a full bullpen session as early as this Sunday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. The A's put Erceg on the injured list last Friday, but from the looks of things, he's trending […]

Kris Bryant Could Land On Injured List

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter Kris Bryant (back) is still sore from running into the netting during the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers last weekend and was out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Bud Black. "If there's not marked improvement by the end of […]

Triston Casas Hopes To Return Around July 1

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) said on Wednesday that he's hoping to return to the big-league roster from the injured list around July 1. Casas said he's "feeling great" and said he "should be swinging a bat at the end of the week." The 24-year-old left-handed slugger was still experiencing some pain […]

Luis Matos Sent Down, Austin Slater Back From Injured List

The San Francisco Giants optioned outfielder Luis Matos to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday and reinstated outfielder Austin Slater (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list in a corresponding move. After the season-ending injury to Jung Hoo Lee (shoulder), Matos was playing pretty much every day and went 19-for-85 (.224) with two home runs and 20 […]

Blake Snell Dealing With Mild Groin Strain

The San Francisco Giants are saying that left-hander Blake Snell's (groin) MRI exam showed only a mild left-groin strain, and they'll have a better idea of a return timetable on Thursday. It's obviously good news for Snell in a season where he hasn't had much good news. The 31-year-old southpaw has already been on the […]

Ranger Suarez Penciled In To Start Saturday In London

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (hand) played catch again on Wednesday and everything went well. Manager Rob Thomson said the plan for the London series this weekend against the division-rival New York Mets is for Suarez to go on Saturday and right-hander Taijuan Walker on Sunday. The 28-year-old southpaw has no played catch two days […]

Jarred Kelenic Injures His Wrist Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic (wrist) landed on his right wrist awkwardly while making a fantastic diving catch in the bottom of the sixth inning on Wednesday at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox and exited the game an inning later. The Braves also pulled third baseman Austin Riley early in a blowout loss […]

Owen Caissie Proving To Be A Top Prospect In Chicago

The Chicago Cubs organization's second-ranked prospect, Owen Caissie by MLB ranks, has been on a tear to start June, batting .556 with two homers and seven RBI through the month's first three games. This is after the 21-year-old outfielder had a slash line of .296/.418/.420 with two homers in May through 22 games. After striking […]

Jake Burger Out After Aggravating Intercostal Muscle

Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger (intercostal) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Burger appeared to aggravate a previous injury to his intercostal muscle on Tuesday and said that he woke up feeling no soreness or pain. However, after speaking with manager Skip Schumaker, the two agreed […]

Graham Pauley Continues To Struggle At The Plate In 2024

The San Diego Padres organization's sixth-ranked prospect, Graham Pauley, has had two stints in the big leagues this year but has struggled mightily in both. His slash line was .125/.125/.313 in the 13 games he spent in the majors. Since being demoted on May 4, Pauley's slash line is .212/.349/.377 with ten extra-base hits, 15 […]

David Fry Takes A Seat Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians catcher/outfielder David Fry isn't in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Kansas City Royals. With Fry on the bench, Bo Naylor is behind the dish and is hitting eighth against Royals right-hander Brady Singer. It's the second time in the last three games that Fry has been on the […]

Jose Tena Had An Impressive May, Struggling In June

The Cleveland Guardians 22nd ranked prospect Jose Tena had a scorching hot May as he hit six home runs, drove in 20 runs, and slashed .376/.424/.587 in 27 games. The 23-year-old shortstop has some versatility while playing the infield, as he's played roughly 50% of his games this season while splitting the remaining 50% between […]

Starling Marte Scratched With Knee Issue

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Marte felt something in his right knee on Tuesday night, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. However, the skipper said the level of concern is low and Marte will be available off the bench on Wednesday. […]

Victor Scott II Batting Just Above The Mendoza Line In Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals organization's third-ranked prospect, Victor Scott II, began the season in the major leagues after tying the lead in the minors for stolen bases last year with 94. However, he struggled at the plate, batting just .085 in 20 games. As a result, he was sent back down to Triple-A, hoping to […]

Robbie Ray Fans Three In First Rehab Appearance

San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow), who is making his way back from Tommy John surgery last May, struck out three batters in a scoreless inning of work on Tuesday in the Arizona Complex League in his first minor-league rehab outing. It was a nice first outing for Ray, but it was also in […]

Aaron Ashby Called Up And Starting On Wednesday

The Milwaukee Brewers called up left-hander Aaron Ashby from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday to make the start on the road against the Phillies in Philadelphia. We aren't recommending Ashby as a fantasy streamer on the road against one of the best offenses in baseball, but the 26-year-old southpaw is worth considering as a waiver-wire pickup […]

Robert Gasser Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-handed rookie Robert Gasser (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 2) with a left flexor strain. The Brewers added left-hander Andy Ashby and right-hander Tobias Myers from Triple-A Nashville and optioned right-hander Janson Junk to Nashville. It's a bummer that the 25-year-old southpaw is going to miss at […]

Christian Walker Resting Against Giants

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker will get the day off on Wednesday in the series finale against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants. This will be only the second time that Walker has been out of the starting lineup all year, and the first since April 21. The left-handed-hitting Pavin Smith will get the […]

Alex Bregman Scratched With Hand Soreness

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hand) has been scratched from Wednesday's series finale against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals with left-hand soreness after being hit by a pitch in Tuesday's victory. Mauricio Dubon will now take over at third base and will bat ninth against Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas. Bregman […]

Cade Povich Could Make Major-League Debut On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitching prospect Cade Povich is on his way to Toronto on Wednesday as a member of the team's taxi squad, according to a source. The Orioles are considering moving right-hander Kyle Bradish's start back a day to Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, which would open a spot in the rotation for […]

Kyle Bradish Could Be Pushed Back To Friday

The Baltimore Orioles are considering giving right-hander Kyle Bradish an extra day before his next start this week. Thursday is Bradish's scheduled turn through the rotation, but he could be pushed back to Friday on the road in Tampa Bay to face the Rays. Left-handed pitching prospect Cade Povich is on the team's taxi squad […]

J.T. Realmuto Taking The Day Off Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is getting a breather on Wednesday versus the visiting Milwaukee Brewers and will start on the bench. Garrett Stubbs will do the catching for right-hander Aaron Nola and will bat eighth in the order against Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby. Realmuto will get a much-needed break after catching 10 innings in […]

Kris Bryant Still Out Wednesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter Kris Bryant (back) remains on the bench for the team's game on Wednesday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Bryant is dealing with a sore back and will now miss his third game in a row. Elias Diaz is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup, which will allow […]

Steven Matz To Make A Rehab Start Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz (back) will make a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Memphis on Thursday after what will b a month spent recovering from a lower-back injury. Matz is scheduled to throw two innings or 40 to 45 pitches. He was able to complete two high-intensity bullpen sessions while maintaining his velocity […]

Masyn Winn Retreats To The Bench

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (back) is getting a day off in the series finale on Wednesday against the hosting Houston Astros. Winn went 3-for-3, reached base four times and homered in Tuesday's loss to the Astros. He's been excellent so far in his first full season as St. Louis' starting shortstop. In four […]

Jose Urquidy To Have Season-Ending Surgery Wednesday

Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy (elbow) will undergo season-ending elbow surgery on Wednesday, the team announced. The Astros didn't specify the exact nature of Urquidy's surgery, but he will not pitch again in 2024. The exact nature of the surgery and a projected timetable for the 29-year-old's return should be more clear after the procedure […]

Alex Bregman Playing Against Cardinals

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hand) is at third base and is batting in the two-hole for the series finale on Wednesday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas. Bregman had an injury scare in Tuesday's win over St. Louis when he was hit by a pitch on his left hand, […]

Kyle Tucker Remains Out On Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Tucker fouled a ball off of his right shin in Monday's win over the Cardinals and didn't play on Tuesday, so this will be his second straight game sitting out. The good news is the […]