Danny Santana Expected To Join Red Sox Friday

Boston Red Sox utility man Danny Santana is expected to join the major league team on Friday in Philadelphia. Santana has been raking in the minors, producing a .433 average with three homers in just eight games. Santana is yet another multi-positional option for a roster that already has Kike Hernandez and Marwin Gonzalez. Santana […]

Yandy Diaz Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz went 2-for-5 with one RBI on Thursday afternoon, as he extended his hitting streak to seven games in a 10-1 win over the Orioles. Over this streak Diaz is slashing .414/.452/.552 with five RBI and five runs scored, as he has improved his season line to .280/.401/.329 with […]

Jake Fraley Will Begin A Rehab Assignment Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday night with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. He has been out since April 7 with a hamstring strain. At the time of his injury, Fraley was leading the majors with eight walks but not doing much else. The Mariners are surely eager to have […]

Justin Steele Exits Early On Thursday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele left Thursday's contest with right hamstring tightness. Steele pitched a scoreless inning in the top of the sixth and even took an at-bat in the bottom of the sixth inning. Steele headed out to work the top of the seventh inning, but went back to the dugout after throwing warmups. […]

Ji-Man Choi Reaches Base Four Times In Win Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi went 1-for-3 with three walks and one RBI in a 10-1 win over the Orioles on Thursday afternoon. After missing the first month and a half of the season due to knee surgery, Choi is now hitting 7-for-13 with one home run, six RBI and four runs scored […]

Tyler Duffey Hit With Three-Game Suspension

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Tyler Duffey was suspended for three games by Major League Baseball on Thursday for throwing behind Chicago White Sox catcher/designated hitter Yermin Mercedes on Tuesday. Duffey will appeal the suspension. Manager Rocco Baldelli was handed a one-game suspension, and he will serve it on Thursday. The Twins took exception to Mercedes […]

Washington Releases Morgan Moses

The Washington Football Team officially released offensive tackle Morgan Moses on Thursday after a trade was always unlikely. Fellow offensive lineman Geron Christian is also being released. Moses, 30, ranked 15th in offensive grade in 2020 by Pro Football Focus, although he allowed a career-high 41 pressures in pass protection. However, he should still carry […]

Austin Meadows Has Three Hits In Win Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 3-for-6 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in a 10-1 win over the Orioles on Thursday afternoon. Meadows has been heating up at the plate yesterday, with Thursday marking his fourth multi-hit performance in his last six games as he is hitting .393 with five […]

Randy Arozarena Homers In Win Thursday Afternoon

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 4-for-6 with a home run, four RBI and three runs scored in a 10-1 win over the Orioles on Thursday. It was Arozarena's seventh homer of the year, as he is now slashing .283/.370/.459 over 41 games. He's begun to show off more power at the plate this […]

David Price Will Start On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price will start Thursday's series finale versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Price was activated from the 10-day injured on May 17 and threw a scoreless inning of relief with one strikeout the following day. The veteran missed around three weeks with a hamstring strain. Price is only expected […]

Amir Garrett Strikes Out Two In Scoreless Outing Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Amir Garrett allowed one hit and struck out two in two-thirds of a scoreless inning of work on Wednesday night against the Giants. Garrett was inconsistent out of the bullpen early on, but he has looked much better over his last eight appearances, posting a 1.29 ERA with 10 strikeouts in […]

Patriots Sign Tyler Gaffney

The New England Patriots are signing running back Tyler Gaffney, who most recently spent time with the San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a source. Gaffney had a brief stint in minor league baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he retired from baseball in March of 2019 after hitting just .194/.313/.298 with three […]

James McCann Continues Offensive Woes Wednesday

New York Mets catcher James McCann continued to struggle at the plate on Wednesday, finishing 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in a 5-4 loss to the Braves. It's been a rough year for McCann early on, as he is slashing .202/.269/.242 over 30 games this season, but it's been even worse in […]

Jean Segura Hitting Well Since Return From Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 1-for-4 with a double in a 3-1 loss to the Marlins on Wednesday night. It was Segura's fourth extra-base hit since returning from a quad strain that sent him to the injured list, as he is now slashing .292/.333/.438 with one home run, four RBI and five runs […]

Jonathan Villar Homers In Loss Wednesday

New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-4 loss to the Braves on Wednesday night. It was Villar's fourth home run of the year, and his second in as many games as he is now slashing .226/.308/.409 over 34 games this season. Villar is just two […]

Brad Hand Picks Up Fifth Save On Wednesday Night

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand recorded his fifth save of the year on Wednesday night, allowing one run on two hits while striking out three in one inning of work. A solo home run off the bat of Javier Baez was the lone mistake of Hand's outing, as he now owns a 3.14 ERA […]

Sandy Leon Gets Day Off Thursday

Miami Marlins catcher Sandy Leon is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Leon caught each of the last two games, going 1-for-8 at the plate with five strikeouts. Chad Wallach will get the start behind the plate and bat seventh against Phillies' righty Vince Velasquez.

Jose Soriano To Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jose Soriano (elbow) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Thursday night. Soriano, the team's No. 25 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Pirates selected Soriano in the Rule 5 draft from the Angels, so he'll need to be on the active […]

The Power of Youth - Catcher's Corner Episode 8

Hosts Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Sami Akleh (@Believe_Sami) chat with Fantrax prospect hound Eric Cross (@EricCross04) about what we can expect from some young starting pitchers for the rest of 2021, and then "E.C." gives some predictions of when some of the top prospects in baseball may be up in 2021 and if fantasy managers […]

Alex Cobb Activated Ahead Of Thursday's Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Alex Cobb (finger) was reinstated from the injured list ahead of Thursday's scheduled start against the Minnesota Twins. Cobb missed two starts due to a blister on the finger of his throwing hand, though he is set to face a Twins lineup that struck out 13 times as a team […]

Adrian Colbert Signs With Patriots

Former New York Giants free-agent safety Adrian Colbert is signing an undisclosed deal with the New England Patriots on Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Colbert was a seventh-round selection of the San Francisco 49ers back in 2017 out of the University of Miami. He spent the first two years of his NFL career […]

Jesus Luzardo Feeling Good After Bullpen Session

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (finger) threw a bullpen session on Thursday and is feeling good, per manager Bob Melvin. Luzardo reportedly threw 30 pitches during the session. Melvin said that the team isn't yet sure how many sessions Luzardo will need before embarking on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas but that […]

Shohei Ohtani Shows Diminished Velocity Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani showed reduced velocity in his start against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday, but he still threw 4 2/3 solid innings in a no-decision. Ohtani said after the 3-2 loss that he is not injured. The Japanese two-way start averaged 91.3 mph on his fastball, which was down around […]

Jazz Chisholm, Adam Duvall Sitting Thursday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm and outfielder Adam Duvall are getting the day off on Thursday. Chisholm is swinging a hot bat lately, as he's collected five hits, three RBI, and three runs scored in his last three contests. Isan Diaz will start at second and bat sixth. Duvall is 2-for-7 with a pair […]

Jared Walsh Taking A Seat For Day Game

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh is sitting for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. Walsh has appeared in each of the last four games, going 6-for-16 with three doubles, a home run, and a pair of RBI. He should be expected back in the lineup for the second half […]

Shohei Ohtani Resting For First Game Of Doubleheader

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Twins. Ohtani displayed decreased velocity on his fastball during Wednesday's start, though manager Joe Maddon indicated that it wasn't due to an injury. Unless the Angels say otherwise, this is just a routine […]

Jose Urquidy To Throw Bullpen Session Thursday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) is slated to throw a bullpen session on Thursday, per manager Dusty Baker. Urquidy was able to throw off flat ground on Tuesday, so he certainly seems to be progressing well. The Astros initially believed that he would miss a start or two, and it sounds like it […]

Whit Merrifield In The Midst Of A Cold Stretch

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield has endured a cold stretch over his last three games. Merrifield is 1-for-11 with three strikeouts in that span, lowering his season batting average to .250 and his OBP to .317. The veteran won't be productive as a run-scorer and base-stealer if he's not getting on base, though […]

CJ Abrams Holding His Own At Double-A

San Diego Padres infield prospect CJ Abrams has lived up to expectations so far at Double-A San Antonio, rocking a 162 wRC+ through 64 plate appearances. The Friars No. 2 prospect (No. 8 overall) has mashed two homers and stolen three bases with a .933 OPS. Abrams annihilated Rookie ball two years ago with a […]

Max Kepler Sitting For Matinee Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is sitting for the matinee game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels. Kepler went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts in two games played against the White Sox. The Twins likely want to give him some added rest after he recently tweaked his hamstring during Sunday's contest. Trevor Larnach, who […]