Chris Sale Hurls Quality Start, Collects Win Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (11-3) hurled a quality start and picked up his 11th win Wednesday night, going six innings and allowing one run on three hits and two walks with nine strikeouts in a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Since getting knocked around by the Oakland A's for eight runs […]

Abraham Toro Expected To Be Out Through All-Star Break

Oakland Athletics third baseman Abraham Toro (hamstring) is expected to be out at least through the All-Star break in mid-July, but the A's are hopeful that he could begin running the bases at some point this week. Toro is rehabbing a Grade 1 hamstring strain and will need to begin running the bases and eventually […]

Aidan Smith Showcasing Upside With Glove, Bat

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Aidan Smith was a fourth-round pick in 2023 who quickly agreed to an over-slot deal after his selection. He has wasted no time generating buzz in the minors, and he even jumped to No. 13 on MLB Pipeline's Mariners prospect rankings. He's primarily known for his decent defense and above-average running, […]

Cole Irvin Moving To The Bullpen

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Cole Irvin will move to the bullpen for the time being, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Right-hander Albert Suarez will make the start of the Orioles on Friday for the series opener in Oakland against the Athletics in an excellent matchup. Irvin gets the boot to the bullpen after allowing a total […]

Hunter Barco Strikes Out 10 In Latest Start

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Hunter Barco is a talented pitcher who throws a mid-90s fastball but deploys a lethal slider as his best offering, too. He rounds out his repertoire with a changeup and splitter. The starter has shown improved command throughout the first few months of this season and could certainly be a mid-rotation option […]

Kyle Karros Tallies 13 Hits In Productive Week

Colorado Rockies infield prospect Kyle Karros was a third-round pick in 2023 and has quickly generated significant buzz within the organization. The 21-year-old patrols the hot corner quite well, demonstrating his smooth footwork, reliable glove, and above-average arm strength to throw across the diamond. Offensively, he should grow into some additional strength. Concerns are growing […]

Cooper Hjerpe Throws Five Scoreless Innings

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe is a talented left-hander who was selected in the first round of the 2022 draft. One of the best southpaws in the St. Louis farm system, Hjerpe headlines his repertoire with a decent low-90s fastball. His sweeper and changeup are fine secondary offerings, and he continues to tinker […]

Josh Zamora Puts Together 14-Game Hitting Streak

Miami Marlins minor league infielder Josh Zamora went undrafted out of the University of Nevada in 2022 and has remained in the lower levels of the farm system ever since inking a deal with Miami. Primarily a second baseman, Zamora has put himself on the radar almost entirely due to his power. The right-hander had […]

Jared Jones Pulled Early On Wednesday With Lat Strain

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton cited a right-lat strain in the decision to limit rookie right-hander Jared Jones to five innings in his start on Wednesday versus the visiting division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. Jones said it would have been stupid to keep going but he could have, if necessary. He's not concerned about the injury, […]

Yordan Alvarez Homers in Third Straight Game, Collects Three RBI

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez smacked this third home run in as many games, a solo shot, on Wednesday night along with two RBI doubles in a 9-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The big lefty has been sizzling hot since the beginning of June and has carried his hot streak over to […]

Taurean Prince Signing With Milwaukee

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, free-agent forward Taurean Prince plans to sign a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 2016 No. 12 overall pick has bounced around the National Basketball Association before spending last season with the Lakers. He appeared in 78 games for Los Angeles, starting 49, averaging 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, […]

Suns Re-Signing Damion Lee

Free-agent guard Damion Lee agreed to a one-year deal to return to Phoenix. The former Louisville Cardinal appeared in 74 games for the Suns in 2022-23, averaging 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. However, he missed all of last season after tearing the meniscus in his right knee, resulting in surgery. Phoenix is strapped […]

Thomas Bryant Staying In Miami

Free-agent center Thomas Bryant agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Miami Heat. Bryant, the 2017 No. 42 overall pick, recently opted out of his $2.8 million player option. However, it doesn't appear he drew much interest on the open market, so he'll remain in Miami for another season. The 26-year-old averaged 5.7 […]

Antonio Senzatela Mixing In Offspeed Pitches

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and started mixing in more of his pitches as part of his progression in his rehab from Tommy John surgery. "It was fastball, changeup, so that's another step. The next step after this is probably another bullpen or two throwing all his pitches […]

Zac Veen Continues His Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen (back) continued his rehab assignment at High-A Spokane on Tuesday, going 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a walk after going 1-for-3 with a pair of walks in his previous game. Veen, the team's No. 6 prospect and the No. 90 prospect in all of baseball per MLB Pipeline, […]

Jordan Beck To Be Evaluated This Week

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Jordan Beck (hand) was scheduled to return to Denver by Wednesday to be seen by team personnel. Beck has been at the team's complex in Arizona after having surgery on May 29 to insert a plate in his hand to aid in his healing after he suffered a broken left hand […]

German Marquez Expected To Make Two More Rehab Starts

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black expects right-hander German Marquez (elbow) to make two more minor-league rehab starts with Double-A Hartford as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Marquez gave up four earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning while throwing 33 pitches in his last rehab start on Friday for Triple-A Albuquerque. […]

Yency Almonte Shut Down

Chicago Cubs right-hander Yency Almonte (shoulder) didn't receive great news from the second opinion on his right-shoulder strain and will stop his throwing program, rest and then make a decision on whether to resume his rehab or consider a surgical option, according to manager Craig Counsell. Surgery would most likely put Almonte out for the […]

Josh Jung Won't Return Until After All-Star Break

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that the team is shutting down third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) until next week to rest his surgically repaired wrist. If all goes well, Jung could start a minor-league rehab assignment next week, but he won't return until after the All-Star break. This really isn't a big surprise after […]

No Clear Return Plan For Walker Buehler

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler's hip no longer appears to be bothering him, but there's no clear plan for his return from the 15-day injured list. Manager Dave Roberts said Buehler is throwing and has been working "offsite," both in Arizona and at a private facility in Florida, according to a person with knowledge […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Currently "Pain-Free"

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (shoulder) is currently "pain-free," according to manager Dave Roberts. However, Yamamoto hasn't started throwing yet, and Roberts didn't know when that would begin. The Dodgers will surely handle him delicately as he deals with a strained rotator cuff after they signed him to a $325 million deal in the […]

Clayton Kershaw To Throw A Bullpen On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. This time 10 days ago, Kershaw threw a bullpen and reported discomfort in his surgically repaired left shoulder. But after an MRI exam, "some shots" have cleared things up for Kershaw to return to throwing. "I […]

Jahan Dotson Looks To Reclaim Playmaking Ability

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson has raised eyebrows this spring as he hopes to have a big bounce-back season. According to John Keim of ESPN the Penn State product has looked quite well against press coverage, which was an area he struggled in last season. Dotson caught seven scores in his rookie campaign in […]

Mookie Betts Could Play Second Base When He Returns

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he'd consider moving shortstop Mookie Betts (wrist) to second base when he comes off the injured list when he was asked if he would consider leaving Miguel Rojas at shortstop. "I don't think anyone can debate the level of shortstop play from Miguel Rojas," Roberts said. Rojas has […]

Garrett Wilson Ready To Put His Worst Year Behind Him

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is ready to put a rough season behind him and bounce back in a big way this fall. According to Rich Cimini of ESPN, Wilson expressed that during the offseason, he had to "Get my feet back under me and my head right." The Ohio State product was […]

Mitch Garver Remains Absent On Wednesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (wrist) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Wednesday versus the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Cal Raleigh is doing the catching and is batting third, while Jorge Polanco serves as the designated hitter and bats sixth against Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer, who will be making his first start since coming […]

Ezequiel Tovar Getting A Day Off

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar will get the day off on Wednesday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers at Coors Field. It's a rare day of rest for Tovar, as this is just his third game off of the 2024 season. The 22-year-old shortstop is having a solid year for himself in his second full season […]

Xavier Worthy, Marquise Brown Expected To Bring Big Plays To Kansas City Offense

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown are expected to bring big plays back to the Kansas City offense this season, according to Adam Teicher of ESPN. While the Chiefs finished the season with the seventh-most total passing yards last season, they were near the bottom with just eight plays of 40 […]

Matt Vierling Returns On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder/infielder Matt Vierling (foot) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the hosting Minnesota Twins, playing third base and batting leadoff against Twins rookie right-hander David Festa, who will be making just his second major-league start. Giovanny Urshela will move across the diamond to first base and will bat in the […]

Corey Seager Added To Wednesday's Lineup

After initially not being included in Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting San Diego Padres, shortstop Corey Seager (wrist) has been added and will bat second against Padres right-handed rookie Adam Mazur. Seager was hit by a pitch last Saturday on the left wrist against the Baltimore Orioles and ended up missing the last two […]