Blake Snell Up In The Air For Friday's Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (illness) is still struggling to get back to full strength after dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness, and his scheduled start on Friday against the Colorado Rockies is up in the air. The 28-year-old left-hander has been a disappointment in his first year in San Diego with a 4.99 […]

Michael Lorenzen Won't Return Until After All-Star Break

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) will stay with Triple-A Louisville on his rehab assignment until after the All-Star break so that there are "no limitations on how we use him." The Reds wisely won't push Lorenzen back for the weekend before the All-Star break since he's been out […]

Brandon Nimmo Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) experienced left shoulder soreness after a diving catch that he made in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday, and he was scheduled to be out of the starting lineup on Thursday before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed. However, Nimmo was expected to be available […]

Stephen Piscotty Goes Hitless Again

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty went 0-for-4 as he's been ice-cold since being activated off the injured list. The veteran outfielder has just one hit in 12 at-bats since returning from a wrist injury and his batting average for the season (138 AB) is down to .210. Piscotty is already splitting playing time with Seth […]

Max Kranick To Get The Start Friday Against Mets

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Max Kranick will be recalled from the minors to make his second major league start on Friday against the New York Mets on the road, according to a source. JT Brubaker was scheduled to start on Thursday night before the contest was postponed, so it looks like he'll be skipped. Kranick was […]

Jake Diekman Earns Seventh Save, Lou Trivino Picks Up Hold

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman needed just seven pitches to retire the Astros in the ninth inning and earn his seventh save of the season. Diekman allowed a leadoff single to Yordan Alvarez, but got a double-play and a lineout to preserve a 2-1 win. It was Diekman's first save since May 26 as […]

Alex Kirilloff Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff is not in Thursday's lineup for the contest against the Detroit Tigers. Kirilloff will take a seat on the bench with left-hander Tarik Skubal on the mound. The 23-year-old has gotten off to a good start in July, batting .296 with a home run, three RBI, and four runs […]

Rhys Hoskins Receiving A Breather Against Cubbies

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins will take the night off on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. It's just a routine day of rest. Hoskins has been fantastic so far in July in six games, going 8-for-21 (.381) with three home runs, nine RBI, three walks and four strikeouts. It's raised his overall slash line […]

Mets-Pirates Called Off Thursday Night

The game between the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up on Saturday as part of a doubleheader. Pirates right-hander JT Brubaker and Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker were scheduled to toe the rubber for their respective squads on Thursday. Instead, […]

Josh Donaldson Back In The Lineup Against Tigers

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) ran the bases before the game and is back in at third base while hitting second against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal on Thursday night. Donaldson had been out of the lineup since last Saturday with a tight right hamstring, but this is good news for his fantasy […]

Indians Send The Struggling J.C. Mejia Down

The Cleveland Indians optioned right-hander J.C. Mejia to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday to make room on the roster for starting pitcher Zach Plesac, who was activated from the injured list to start on Thursday night. Mejia could rejoin the big league roster for their road trip coming out of the All-Star break, but he should […]

Martin Maldonado Looking For First Hit Of July

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado went 0-for-2 Thursday in the Astros 2-1 loss to the A's. Maldonado was activated from the bereavement list on July 6 and is 0-for-9 since his return to the lineup. The veteran backstop is solid behind the dish and calls a good game but is offensively inept. Maldonado is slashing […]

Blue Jays-Orioles Postponed On Thursday

The game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles on Thursday has been postponed due to rain. The contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sept. 11. Toronto right-hander Alek Manoah and Orioles right-handed opener Dillon Tate were set for the starts for their respective teams on Thursday. Manoah will […]

Michael Brantley Goes Hitless Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 0-for-4 in the team's 2-1 loss to the A's on Thursday. Brantley returned to the lineup on Tuesday after missing a few games with a side injury. It is possible the injury could still be hampering him and is 2-for-12 over his last three games. With the All-Star break […]

Kyle Tucker Doubles In Defeat

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-3 with a double and one run scored in the team's 2-1 loss to the A's on Thursday. Tucker returned to the lineup on July 6 after missing a few games with a back issue and now is 3-for-10 with one double, one home run and two runs scored […]

Yuli Gurriel Posts Two Hits In Loss

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 2-for-4 in the Astros 2-1 loss to the A's on Thursday. Gurriel came into the game in a 5-for-33 slump at the plate but racked up two singles in this game. The 37-year-old is having another fantastic offensive season, slashing .319/.385/.485 with 10 home runs, 19 doubles, 43 […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Takes Loss Despite Solid Outing

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. pitched seven strong innings but took the loss in the team's 2-1 loss to the A's on Thursday. McCullers Jr. (6-2) allowed only two runs and punched out eight Oakland hitters despite taking the loss. The right-handed starter has been wildly effective lately, allowing two or fewer runs in […]

Jared Walsh Finishing First Half With Power Surge

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh will head into the weekend slugging .767 over his last seven games. It has been a very strong first half for the 27-year-old and has two doubles and four home runs during his recent power surge. Through his first 312 at-bats this season, the young slugger has 22 […]

Triston McKenzie To Start Friday

According to Mandy Bell of MLB.com, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie will called up from Triple-A Columbus and take the mound Friday night against the Kansas City Royals. McKenzie has struggled mightily with his command this season, as he has 39 walks through 42 1/3 innings pitched at the big league level. He was […]

Willson Contreras Gets A Rare Day Off On Thursday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will receive a routine day off on Thursday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Contreras will be replaced in the lineup by backup catcher Robinson Chirinos. Chirinos latched on with the Cubs earlier this week and is 1-for-2 with a home run for his new club. Chirinos will bat fifth versus Zach […]

Javier Baez Will Miss Second Straight Game

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will miss his second consecutive game on Thursday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Baez was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a right thumb sprain and remains day-to-day at the moment. It's unfortunate for managers with Baez hitting three home runs in his last two games. The upcoming free agent is […]

Kris Bryant Absent From Lineup With Hamstring Injury

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) will be sidelined for Thursday's contest versus the Philadelphia Phillies with hamstring tightness. Bryant left Wednesday's contest early and remains day-to-day. Infielder Patrick Wisdom will replace Bryant in the lineup on Thursday and bat second versus Zach Eflin. Wisdom offers plenty of power, but doesn't offer much else. He […]

Raisel Iglesias' Strikeout Totals On The Rise

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias has picked up three saves over his last four appearances as the team prepares for its final series of the first half beginning Friday against the Mariners. Iglesias has allowed runs in two of his last three appearances but his strikeout totals have really taken off over the last […]

Jose Iglesias Hitting .320 In The Last Seven Games

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias is looking to end his first half on a high note when the Angels open up a weekend series against the Mariners beginning Friday. Iglesias is 8-for-25 (.320) with three runs batted in and five runs scored over his last seven games. After a surprisingly productive offensive season last […]

Andrew Heaney's Struggles Continue

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney allowed three runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched and picked up a win Wednesday against the Red Sox. Heaney (5-6) picked up the win, but his performance on the mound continues to produce mediocre results. The tall left-handed starter has posted an ERA over 5.00 in every month this […]

Frankie Montas Whiffs 10 Astros Thursday Afternoon

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings pitched against the Astros to earn his eighth win of the season. Montas threw 71 of his 95 pitches for strikes as he was in control right from the start. He collected all 10 of his strikeouts by the end of the […]

Phil Gosselin Providing Solid Help Off The Bench

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Phil Gosselin will try and finish up his first half strong when the Angels open up a weekend series with the Mariners beginning Friday. Gosselin has at least one hit in each of his last five spot-starts with four runs batted in. Gosselin has been able to fill in for […]

Zach Plesac Starting For Indians Thursday Night

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) will come off the injured list and start against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field on Thursday night. Plesac was on the IL for just over six weeks with a fractured thumb. Plesac has a solid matchup against a scuffling Royals squad, but he will be limited […]

Alex Cobb Goes For Seventh Win Friday

Los Angeles Angels starter Alex Cobb will take the mound Friday for his final start of the first half against the Mariners. Cobb (6-3) tried to put his 7.32 ERA in June behind him in his last start, twirling 7 2/3 innings of one-run baseball on July 3 against the Orioles. The veteran has posted […]

Odubel Herrera Back In The Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (ankle, wrist) is back in the lineup on Thursday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay, playing center field and hitting sixth in the lineup. Herrera was held out of the lineup the last two days to rest some nagging injuries. The 29-year-old has been pretty cold with the lumber in […]