Paul Goldschmidt Absent from Sunday's Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Goldschmidt will head to the bench for the third time in the last five games. It's not shocking Goldschmidt is sitting here against a right-handed starting pitcher. The veteran slugger is slashing .237/.279/.323 […]

Nathaniel Lowe Absent on Sunday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Nathaniel Lowe is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. Lowe has been excellent with his new team, but he'll take a seat here against left-hander Carlos Rodon. Over his first four games, Lowe is 5-for-14 with a homer, five RBI, and two […]

Merrill Kelly Throws Seven Scoreless Innings

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Merrill Kelly was excellent on the mound during Sunday's outing against the Cleveland Guardians. Kelly came into this game riding a hot stretch on the mound and it continued on Sunday. The right-hander tossed seven shutout innings, allowing four hits while striking out eight batters in the win. Kelly has been […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Appears as Pinch-Hitter

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) remained out of the starting lineup for the fifth straight game on Sunday. Guerrero hasn't started in a game since being pulled from Monday's game due to hamstring inflammation. The good news is that Guerrero was able to come off the bench as a pinch-hitter on […]

Dylan Moore Released

The Seattle Mariners have released infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore after he cleared unconditional waivers, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports. The Mariners designated Moore for assignment on Sunday, and nobody was willing to take the remainder of his $3.58 million salary on waivers, so now they'll move on entirely. The versatile 33-year-old, who had been […]

Fernando Cruz to Return From Injured List on Monday

The New York Yankees will activate right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. Cruz last pitched on June 27 and has missed about two months with a strained left oblique, depriving the Yankees of one of their most reliable high-leverage arms. The 35-year-old has pitched […]

Michael King Throws Three-Inning Sim Game on Sunday

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (knee) threw a three-inning, 44-pitch simulated game on Sunday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. King came out of the session unscathed, though it's unclear if he'll rejoin the Padres during the upcoming week or go on a rehab assignment. The 30-year-old landed on the 15-day injured list with left-knee […]

Aaron Judge Still Without Timetable to Return to Outfield

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) threw to bases on Sunday for the first time since suffering a flexor strain in his right elbow a month ago. While manager Aaron Boone said afterward that Judge looked good, there's still no timetable for him to return to the outfield in games. Since Judge came off […]

Jose Soriano Reinstated From Restricted List

The Los Angeles Angels announced that they have reinstated right-hander Jose Soriano from the restricted list. The team placed Soriano on the list Saturday to give him an extra day to travel back from the Dominican Republic after the birth of his child. Now that he's back, Soriano is in line to make his 27th […]

Nolan Schanuel Goes on 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles announced that they have placed first baseman Nolan Schanuel (wrist) on the 10-day injured list with a left-wrist contusion and recalled outfielder Matthew Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake. Schanuel exited the Angels' 12-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday after injuring his wrist on a diving play in the field, and […]

Noah Schultz Back on the Mound at Triple-A Charlotte

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz (knee) returned to the mound at Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday for the first time since July 3. Chicago's second-ranked prospect felt discomfort in his knee while warming up for his start on July 19, but appears to have made a full recovery. The 6-foot-10 southpaw only went two innings on Sunday, […]

J.J. Wetherholt Stays Hot at Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt has not slowed down at Triple-A, going 3-for-4 on Saturday, including a walk, two doubles, and one run scored for Memphis. The Cardinals' top-ranked prospect has looked right at home at Triple-A, hitting .316 with a 1.055 OPS in 30 games at that level. Additionally, he's recorded seven […]

Jake Burger Begins Swinging the Bat

Texas Rangers corner infielder Jake Burger (wrist) has begun swinging a bat as part of a hitting progression. This is a step forward in his recovery process that will likely still take another week or so. Burger landed on the injured list on August 18 due a left wrist sprain. The hope is that he's […]

Lazaro Montes Hits Home Run No. 32 on Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes homered for the fourth time in his last four games on Saturday at Double-A Arkansas, which has also included six RBI and six runs scored over that stretch. The Mariners' third-ranked prospect is up to 32 home runs on the season, which is tied for the minor league lead. […]

Yordan Alvarez Likely to Return on Tuesday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) has a strong possibility of returning for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies, according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez is currently on track to play his fourth and likely his final rehab game with Double-A Corpus Christi on Sunday. Barring any setbacks, Alvarez should be ready for the […]

Brandon Sproat Getting a Look as Reliever

New York Mets pitching prospect Brandon Sproat is getting a look at reliever and is expected to come out of the bullpen on Saturday for Triple-A Syracuse. The reason behind the shift is to give the 24-year-old some experience coming on in relief in the event that is what the Mets determine they need from […]

Richard Fitts, Kyle Harrison are Candidates to Start on Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitchers Richard Fitts and Kyle Harrison are both candidates to take the mound for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The Red Sox are looking for a pitcher to fill the void in the rotation with Walker Buehler heading to the bullpen. It would make the most sense for the Red […]

Ian Seymour to Start on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ian Seymour will take the mound for Monday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The Rays have decided to push back Shane Baz another day in an effort to give him extra rest. Seymour is set to take the vacant rotation spot left by Joe Boyle who was optioned to the minors […]

Jonah Tong Could Pitch for Mets This Season

New York Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong has pitched so well this season, especially in his two recent starts at Triple-A, that he is increasingly becoming one of the team's considerations for a September call-up. The Mets' fourth-ranked prospect leads all minor leaguers in strikeouts with 179, posting a 1.43 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in […]

Jacob deGrom to Start on Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is scheduled to take the mound against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. The veteran right-hander was skipped in the rotation the last time through due to shoulder fatigue. He was able to throw a bullpen session without any issues on Saturday. Now, deGrom has been cleared to […]

Mike Tauchman Back on Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (lower body) is back in the lineup on Sunday and leading off against Minnesota Twins right-hander Taj Bradley. The 34-year-old missed Chicago's 7-3 win on Saturday as a result of lower-body soreness. Tauchman hasn't done much over 18 games in August, having hit .221/.354/.279 with one homer, five RBI, […]

Chad Patrick to Start on Sunday, Brandon Woodruff Pushed Back

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Chad Patrick will start Sunday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants. Righty Brandon Woodruff had been in line to toe the rubber, but he'll instead face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Patrick, a 27-year-old rookie, has made 20 appearances (19 starts) and posted a 3.61 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and […]

Brice Turang Starting on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (wrist) is back in the lineup and batting sixth on Sunday against San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray. Turang missed the Brewers' 7-1 loss on Saturday after he took a pitch off the wrist on Friday, but fortunately, he avoided a serious injury. While the 25-year-old speedster is nowhere […]

Taj Bradley Recalled for Twins Debut on Sunday

The Minnesota Twins have recalled right-hander Taj Bradley from Triple-A St. Paul to start against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The Twins designated righty Erasmo Ramirez for assignment in a corresponding move. Bradley has been pitching in the minors since the Twins acquired him from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Griffin Jax on […]

Otto Lopez Back in Lineup on Sunday

Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez (illness) is returning to the starting lineup on Sunday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Lopez, who's hitting fifth, is making his first start since Tuesday. However, he did return from illness on Saturday as a bench player in a 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays. Lopez entered as […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Still Out on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) is sitting for the fifth straight game on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Ty France will play first base in Guerrero's place and hit fourth versus right-hander Eury Perez. Guerrero left the Blue Jays' loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday with inflammation in his left […]

Colt Keith Scratched With Illness on Sunday

Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith (illness) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup with an illness, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. Zach McKinstry will take over at third base and hit sixth against Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo, while outfielder Wenceel Perez will lead off in place of Keith. The 24-year-old Keith has enjoyed a […]

Luis Torrens Returning on Sunday

New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (hand) is in the lineup on Sunday and hitting eighth against Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Torrens missed the Mets' previous three games while dealing with hand soreness. The 29-year-old has taken over as the Mets' primary catcher with Francisco Alvarez (thumb) on the shelf, but he offers little […]

Brandon Nimmo on the Bench Again on Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) remains on the bench for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Jeff McNeil is making the start in left field for this one and will hit cleanup against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Nimmo is considered day-to-day, but he's missing a fourth straight game […]

Yandy Diaz Playing on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is playing first base and batting third in Sunday's contest against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Diaz did not play on Friday after suffering a low-grade hamstring strain in the series opener against St. Louis on Thursday, but he's back in for […]