Brad Hand Blows Yet Another Save Monday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand blew another save Monday, giving up three runs on two hits and a walk in just a third of an inning to the Philadelphia Phillies, yielding a walk-off three-run home run to Andrew McCutchen. It's his second consecutive day with a blown save, and his third consecutive outing when […]

Shohei Ohtani Impresses On Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (5-1) was at his best on the mound during Monday night's 6-2 victory against the Colorado Rockies. He pitched seven innings, collected five strikeouts while giving up one run, one home run, and no base on balls. He also picked up a single, scored once, drove in a […]

Joe Ross Throws Five Shutout Innings In Return From IL

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross made his return from the injured list Monday, throwing five shutout innings with just three hits and two walks allowed to the Philadelphia Phillies. He struck out four batters, but was stuck with a no-decision when relief pitcher Brad Hand blew the save in the ninth inning. Ross appeared […]

Matt Barnes Saves 22nd Game Monday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes continued his impressive season Monday, locking up his 22nd save of the year with a one-two-three inning against the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not strike out a batter. Barnes is on a streak of six consecutive outings without giving up an earned run, and he's dropped his […]

Nick Pivetta Knocked Out In The Fifth

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta said he had his "C stuff" Monday night, and it showed in his final line as he allowed four runs on six hits and two walks to the Toronto Blue Jays in 4 2/3 innings Monday night. He struck out three batters. Pivetta was lucky to escape with […]

Hunter Renfroe Scores Twice Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe moved up to the fifth spot in the lineup with Xander Bogaerts getting the day off, and he was right in the middle of the action, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and two runs scored. Renfroe's July was off to a slow start after his torrid May […]

Austin Riley Notches Two Singles

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley continued his hot streak at the plate during Monday's doubleheader. During the second game, Riley went 2-for-3 with two singles in the 1-0 loss to the New York Mets. Maybe not the best game on paper, but the Braves finished with four total hits as a team in this game. […]

Rafael Devers Hits 27th Long Ball Monday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers has been superlative the entire season, but he's been out of control in the past week. Devers went 2-for-4 with his 27th home run of the season Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays, bringing his slash line over his last seven games to .308/.367/.885 with five home runs. […]

Bryse Wilson Fires Three Scoreless Innings

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryse Wilson was called up as the 26th player for Monday's doubleheader. He received the nod against the New York Mets during the second contest. Wilson threw three scoreless innings, four hits allowed, one walk, and two strikeouts in the 1-0 defeat. He'll take a no-decision in this one as he […]

Alex Verdugo Crushes Game-Winning Two-Run Shot

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had gone 118 at-bats before crushing a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning Monday that proved to be the game-winner in a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Verdugo went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. The home run was his 10th […]

Javier Baez Walks It Off On Monday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez came off of the bench and played the role of hero in Monday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Baez didn't start on Monday with a sore heel, but pinch-hit with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the ninth inning. Baez crushed the first pitch […]

Willson Contreras Continues To Warm Up

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 1-for-5 with a solo on Monday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Contreras sent a solo shot to the bleachers off of Josh Osich to tie the game 5-5 in the bottom of the eighth inning. Contreras has now gone yard in two of his three last games. Contreras has been […]

Anthony Rizzo Continues To Heat Up For Cubs

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo stayed warm with a 2-for-4 performance in Monday's contest versus the Cincinnati Reds. Rizzo drew a walk and also hit a big two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning off of Wade Miley. Rizzo has been finding his stroke over the last four games and has […]

Kyle Hendricks Struggles On Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks struggled in Monday's game versus the Cincinnati Reds. Hendricks had his shortest outing since April and only went 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision. The right-hander allowed nine hits, five runs, two walks and struck out four on the evening. Hendricks had a rough start of the season, but […]

Taylor Rogers Exits Monday With Apparent Hand Injury

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers (hand) exited Monday's game early with an apparent hand injury, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Park reports that the ball slipped out of Rogers' hand during a pitch, and he was indicating something on his pitching hand before exiting the game with a trainer. There's no word yet […]

Eloy Jimenez Goes Hitless In Season Debut

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 0-for-4 in his first game of the season in Monday's loss versus the Kansas City Royals. Jimenez returned from a torn pectoral muscle and was slotted into the cleanup spot as the designated hitter. Jimenez has always struggled defensively and it would be wise of the White Sox […]

Kyle Hendricks Is "Definitely Not Being Shopped"

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is unlikely to be traded before the deadline, barring a very significant offer, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Feinsand reports that while there are several players the Cubs are open to dealing this week, Hendricks is not one of them, unless Chicago receives an "unexpectedly great offer" […]

Dallas Keuchel Picks Up Loss On Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel fell to 7-4 in Monday's loss versus the Kansas City Royals. Keuchel went six innings and allowed six hits, four runs, one walk and struck out three on the evening. The lefty was hurt by the long ball and allowed two solo homers to Jorge Soler and Andrew Benintendi. Keuchel […]

Isaac Paredes Doing Minimal Baseball Work

Detroit Tigers infielder Isaac Paredes (hip) is doing minimal baseball work currently, but the team hopes that he'll be able to ramp up activity fairly quickly, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Paredes was placed on the injured list on Thursday with a right hip strain, with the move made retroactive to July 20. […]

Nationals Open To Trading Everyone Except Juan Soto

The Washington Nationals are open to trading anyone on their roster with the exception of outfielder Juan Soto, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. This includes starting pitcher Max Scherzer — who has expressed that he is open to being traded but will make use of his 10-5 rights to veto trades if necessary […]

Daz Cameron Getting Close To Beginning Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder Daz Cameron (toe) is increasing activity and "trending in the right direction" to begin a rehab assignment soon, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Cameron has been sidelined since the beginning of July with a sprained right big toe, after slashing .207/.270/.397 with three home runs, four steals, nine RBI and […]

Steven Adams On The Move To Memphis

Center Steven Adams has been traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Along with Adams, Eric Bledsoe and the 10th overall pick in Thursday's NBA Draft will follow, while the Grizzlies will send Jonas Valanciunas and the 2021 17th selection back in return. However, the deal won't become official until August 6, the first day of free […]

Michael Fulmer Nearing Return From Injured List

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (neck) is getting close to a return from the injured list, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Stavenhagen reports that Fulmer met with manager AJ Hinch on Monday, and the team is deciding whether he will be activated soon or if he will get one more rehab outing […]

George Springer Scores Twice In Loss

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer helped pace the offense on Monday with two runs scored despite his club falling to the Red Sox 5-4. He logged a double and a pair of walks, finishing the game going 1-for-2 out of the leadoff spot where he returned to over the weekend. Springer's bat has looked […]

Bo Bichette Clubs 18th Homer

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette hit a go-ahead two-run homer on Monday, but it wasn't enough as his club fell to the Red Sox 5-4 in the series opener. The 23-year-old was once again hitting out of the cleanup spot where he finished the night going 1-for-4 with his home run counting as his […]

Andrew Chafin On The Verge Of Being Traded To Oakland

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Chafin is on the verge of being traded to the Oakland Athletics, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. There's no word yet on what the return would be, but Chafin would be a solid boost to Oakland's bullpen, as he is 0-2 with a 2.06 ERA, 0.839 WHIP and […]

Eric Bledsoe Heading To Memphis

The Pelicans plan to trade guard Eric Bledsoe and center Steven Adams to Memphis in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas. In addition, the Grizzlies will receive the 10th overall selection in Thursday's NBA Draft, while New Orleans will acquire the 17th overall pick. The deal will not become official until August 6. However, the move creates […]

Adam Gaudette Extends Contract With Chicago

Forward Adam Gaudette signed a contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. The 24-year-old inked a one-year $997,500 contract for the 2021-2022 season. Gaudette spent most of last season with Vancouver before being traded to Chicago for Matthew Highmore. He collected five goals and six assists in 40 regular-season contests averaging just over 11:00 […]

Jonas Valanciunas Heading To New Orleans

The Grizzlies have traded center Jonas Valanciunas and the 17th overall pick in Thursday's NBA Draft to the Pelicans. In exchange, New Orleans will send Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, and the 2021 10th overall pick, among other selections. The move creates cap space for New Orleans and allows the team to offload the hefty salaries […]

Travis Jankowski Could Return Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Travis Jankowski, who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Sunday, is feeling better and could rejoin the team on Tuesday. Jankowski was feeling under the weather but did not test positive for the coronavirus. The 30-year-old speedster had been seeing regular playing time for the Phillies of late, so there's […]