Edwin Encarnacion, Giovanny Urshela Improving

New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) has swung at full force the last two days, according to manager Aaron Boone, and the first base/DH situation will hinge on how Encarnacion gets through workouts on Wednesday. Infielder Giovanny Urshela (ankle) went through a full workout on Tuesday and is good to go for the […]

Indians To Pick Up Corey Kluber's Option, Decline Jason Kipnis'

Cleveland Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said that the team plans to pick up starting pitcher Corey Kluber's (arm) 2020 option, but they will decline the options on second baseman Jason Kipnis and relief pitcher Dan Otero. Kluber fractured his arm in May of 2019 and didn't pitch the rest of the way, finishing with […]

Patrick Corbin To Start Game 1 Of NLDS

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday against the Dodgers, according to manager Dave Martinez. Ace Max Scherzer started the wild-card win over the Brewers on Tuesday and Stephen Strasburg pitched three innings of scoreless relief for the win, so the southpaw Corbin will […]

Justin Turner Expected To Be Good For NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that third baseman Justin Turner (back) is expected to be ready to go for the National League Division Series against the Nationals, which starts on Thursday. "I feel very confident that he'll be able to perform at his level come Thursday," Roberts said. Turner had another great year […]

Ehire Adrianza Feels 100 Percent

Minnesota Twins infielder Ehire Adrianza (oblique) said he's feeling 100 percent and was able to hit in the cages on Tuesday. If Adrianza is cleared, he's expected to be on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Yankees as a reserve. The 30-year-old Venezuelan hist .272 on the season with only five […]

Franklin Barreto Will Make Wild-Card Roster

Oakland Athletics second baseman Franklin Barreto will make the wild-card roster for Wednesday's game against the Rays, according to a source. Barreto will be an option off the bench as a pinch-runner like he was in last year's wild-card game. The 23-year-old Venezuelan had just 57 at-bats with the A's this year and hit .138/.263/.401 with […]

Christian Yelich Not Ruling Out Postseason Return

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (knee) said he won't rule out a potential return if the Brewers reach the World Series. "It would be cutting it close, but you can’t rule anything out," Yelich said. Milwaukee first has to win the National League wild-card game against the Nationals on Tuesday night. It's a long shot […]

Miles Mikolas Gets Nod In Series Opener Versus Braves

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas will get the start in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Braves on Thursday. The righty boasts a 2.61 ERA against the Braves, and Atlanta is hitting .244 against him. Mikolas is expected to be followed in the rotation by Jack Flaherty, Adam Wainwright […]

Dallas Keuchel Starting Game 1 Of NLDS

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Cardinals on Thursday. The southpaw finished 8-8 with a 3.75 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 91 K's in 112 2/3 innings in his 19 starts for the Braves after getting a late start to the year. Keuchel didn't […]

Lorenzo Cain In Lineup Tuesday Against Nationals

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) is starting in center field and batting seventh on Tuesday against Nationals ace Max Scherzer in the National League wild-card game. Cain sprained his ankle over the weekend but is good enough to start the one-game playoff. The 33-year-old was a disappointment this year, hitting .260/.325/.372 with 11 home […]

Stephen Piscotty Left Off Roster For Wild-Card Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty didn't make the roster for the American League wild-card game on Wednesday against the Rays. Piscotty had just returned from the disabled list over late last week and the A's don't feel comfortable trotting him out there with everything on the line in a one-game playoff. The 28-year-old was a […]

Kurt Suzuki Playing Against Brewers Tuesday

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (elbow) is behind the plate and batting seventh against Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff in the National League wild-card game on Tuesday. Suzuki missed some games over the weekend to end the regular season, but he's OK to play in this win-or-go-home game. He's hitting .263 (5-for-19) with two home […]

Mike Fiers is On the Playoff Roster

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers will be on the playoff roster for the Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Fiers is not getting the start, but could come out of the bullpen in this one. Sean Manaea will get the start after posting a 1.21 ERA in September. Right-hander Homer […]

Sean Manaea Named Starter for Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea has been named the starting pitcher for Wednesday's Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Manaea posted a 1.21 ERA through September, so it's not surprising that he's getting the start here. He missed the first five months of the season due to a torn labrum. The A's […]

Lorenzo Cain is Included on Playoff Roster

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) will be included on the playoff roster for the Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Cain is dealing with a sprained ankle that he suffered during a collision at home plate on Saturday. This doesn't guarantee that Cain will start, but at least he's on the […]

Gio Gonzalez, Zach Davies Won't Pitch Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitchers Gio Gonzalez and Zach Davies won't pitch in Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Davies drew the start on Friday and Gonzalez threw 72 pitches on Saturday. It's a one-game playoff game, so neither will pitch in that contest. It appears the rest of the Brewers staff will be […]

Blue Jays Committed To Keeping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. At 3B

The Toronto Blue Jays are committed to keeping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at third base, according to general manager Ross Atkins. "He knows he has to come in in overall better condition," Atkins said. Guerrero finished his rookie season hitting .272/.339/.433 with 15 home runs, 52 runs scored and 69 RBI in 464 at-bats. The 20-year-old […]

Nationals Offer Anthony Rendon $210 Million Extension

The Washington Nationals offered third baseman Anthony Rendon a seven-year deal worth between $210 million and $215 million in early September, according to The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga. The offer shouldn't keep Rendon from exploring the free-agent market after the postseason, especially since he'll be the top available position player. The superstar third baseman is […]

Gio Gonzalez Unlikely to Be Available on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (rest) is unlikely going to be available for Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Gonzalez threw 72 pitches on Saturday, so he's unlikely to pitch on Tuesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Right-hander Brandon Woodruff will draw the start, but is expected to only pitch a few […]

Brandon Woodruff Named Starter for Wild Card Game

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff has been named the starting pitcher for Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Woodruff has only made two appearances on the mound since missing two months due to an oblique injury. He's posting a 3.62 ERA with 143 strikeouts in 121 2/3 innings this season. It's unclear […]

Kurt Suzuki Should Be Fine for Wild Card Game

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (elbow) is expected to draw the start behind the plate for Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Suzuki has been dealing with a right elbow issue since early September. He was able to make a few starts over the weekend, so that's a good sign. The Nats will […]

Lorenzo Cain Expects to Play in Wild Card Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) is expected to play in Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals. Cain suffered a sprained right ankle after colliding with catcher Tony Wolters on Saturday. He didn't play in Sunday's contest likely due to rest. The Brewers will likely wait and see how Cain feels before the […]

Ryan Braun Will Play in Wild Card Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (calf) will play in Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Washington Nationals, according to manager Craig Counsell. Braun suffered a calf strain on Friday, but it was believed to be minor. Braun is expected to play in left field and bat in the middle of the order versus righty Max […]

Kris Bryant, Javier Baez Not Expected to Have Surgery

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (ankle) and shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) are not expected to have surgery this offseason. Both players were forced to miss time down the stretch of the season. Bryant is dealing with a moderate ankle sprain, but that should heal quickly over the winter. Baez suffered a hairline fracture in […]

Hunter Renfroe Struggles After Breakout First Half

After a breakout first half, San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe posted an abysmal .562 OPS after the All-Star break, finishing the year with a .216/.289/.489 slash, 33 homers, 128 runs-plus-RBI and five steals. Renfroe’s early-season performance and emergence as a quality defender permitted the Friars to part ways with popular outfielder Franmil Reyes, but […]

Eric Hosmer Stumbles To Finish Line

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer finished his 2019 season Sunday with a .265/.310/.425 slash, 22 homers and 171 runs-plus-RBI. The 29-year-old was on pace to set career highs in homers and RBI heading into the final month but fell flat along with most of the Friars offense. Hosmer’s .516 OPS in September dipped […]

Manny Machado Disappoints In Inaugural Padres Campaign

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 2-for-4 to finish his 2019 campaign on Sunday. The 27-year-old former All-Star finishes his first year in San Diego with a .256/.334/.462 slash, 32 homers, 166 runs-plus-RBI and five steals. While Machado acknowledged his poor performance, he appeared in 156 games and was a symbol of durability […]

Matt Chapman is Sitting Out on Sunday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Chapman will get a routine rest day here with the A's playing in the Wild Card game on Wednesday. Sheldon Neuse will bat seventh and play third base versus righty Justin Dunn. Neuse has actually […]

Eddie Rosario Sits Out on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's season finale against the Kansas City Royals. Both Rosario and slugger Nelson Cruz will get rest days here as the playoffs approach. Ian Miller will play right field and bat ninth versus righty Jorge Lopez. Miller is not worth a look […]

Trevor Story Will Rest on Sunday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Story will get the day off in the last game of the regular season. Garrett Hampson will bat leadoff and play shortstop versus righty Adrian Houser. Hampson has been a reliable bat for the Rockies down […]