Antti Raanta Leaves Game, Deemed Unfit to Play

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta was pulled from the game while serving as Darcy Kuemper's backup for unknown reasons. No information has been given so far on why he left the game, only that he was deemed "Unfit to play". The NHL's intentionally vague injury designation clouds Raanta's availability for Game 3, but with Arizona […]

Joc Pederson Leading Off Again On Tuesday

For the second straight game, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson will set the table for the team. Pederson got his first start as a leadoff hitter on Monday and wound up going yard for the first time this year. Pederson has one of the best power bats on the Dodgers and has proven he […]

Joe Maddon Doesn't See Shohei Ohtani Pitching Again In 2020

Regarding pitcher Shohei Ohtani (forearm), Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said "I’m not anticipating him pitching at all this year." It was announced yesterday that Ohtani wasn't expected to start a throwing program for at least four-to-six weeks due to his grade 1-2 flexor strain. Now, Maddon has given us some more unfortunate clarity […]

Carolina Taps James Reimer to Start Game 3

Despite jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five playoff series against the New York Rangers, the Carolina Hurricanes are making a change in net for Game 3. James Reimer will get the call for Carolina after fellow goalie Petr Mrazek held the Rangers to just three goals in the first two contests. In […]

Abraham Toro Starting At Designated Hitter On Tuesday

The Houston Astros are giving Abraham Toro another start at designated hitter on Tuesday. It's the second time in three games that Toro has drawn the start after serving exclusively as a pinch hitter previously this year. Toro has just two hits, a single and a double, over his 12 at-bats this year. He had […]

Donovan Solano Out Of Lineup On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano, who has been one of the biggest surprises of the early season, will head to the bench on Tuesday. Mauricio Dubon will be getting the start at second base in his place. Solano has been absolutely fantastic so far this year, slashing .457/.474/.657 with 13 RBI over 10 […]

Ryan McMahon Not In Lineup On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon will head to the bench for Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Chris Owings will get the start at second base and hit eighth in the game. This will be McMahon's first day off of the season. McMahon is off to a decent start to the year, slashing […]

Wil Myers Excluded From Tuesday Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is out of Tuesday’s lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Facing righty Dustin May, the Friars will load the outfield with lefties as Abraham Almonte and Josh Naylor will start alongside Trent Grisham. Tommy Pham is the designated hitter. Even with the matchup, Myers’ omission is a head-scratcher after […]

Nico Hoerner Out Of Lineup On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Jason Kipnis is getting the start at second base and hitting eighth in Hoerner's place. It should be nothing more than a routine day off for Hoerner, though it's a bit frustrating that it's Hoerner's […]

Ryan O'Hearn Back In Three-Spot On Tuesday

For the second straight game, Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn will be hitting out of the three-spot in the order on Tuesday. O'Hearn was hitting in the middle third of the order, primarily fifth, for the start of the season, but the team has shaken things up lately. Shortstop Adalberto Mondesi began the […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Will Miss Rest Of Season

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) will miss the rest of the season with a meniscus tear in his left knee. Jackson must have suffered the injury at some point in Monday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Jackson had 17 points on 41.2 percent shooting, two rebounds, two three-pointers and two blocks in […]

Robinson Cano Lands On Injured List

The New York Mets have placed second baseman Robinson Cano (groin) on the injured list with a Grade 2 left adductor strain. Cano was injured in Monday’s contest against the Braves and his loss will leave a big hole in the Mets lineup. Cano was off to a nice start in 2020 and with a […]

Amed Rosario Remains Sidelined With Quad Injury

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (quad) is absent from Tuesday’s contest versus the Washington Nationals. Rosario was lifted in Monday’s contest after he injured his quad when he was running out of the batter’s box. Rosario underwent a MRI on Tuesday and more should be known on when he will return after those results. […]

Jeff McNeil Will Remain Out On Tuesday

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (back) will be out of Tuesday’s lineup versus the Nationals. McNeil underwent a MRI on Tuesday and was a last minute scratch from Monday’s lineup after coming with back tightness before the opening pitch. McNeil has quietly been one of the more underrated players in the game and owns […]

Robinson Cano Will Sit Tuesday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (groin) underwent a MRI on Tuesday after leaving Monday’s contest with a tight left groin and will sit on Tuesday. Cano is having a strong 2020 campaign so far with a .412 batting average, one home run and seven RBI. More will be known on the status of […]

Slumping Khris Davis Out Of Athletics Lineup Tuesday

The Oakland Athletics will rest designated hitter Khris Davis on Tuesday versus Lance Lynn and the Texas Rangers. Despite hitting his first home run on Monday, Davis is hitting just .125 on the year. Mark Canha will replace Davis and bat fifth. Davis will need to break out his slump and put up some home […]

Rougned Odor Remains Sidelined

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (oblique) will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday. Odor left Saturday’s game with tightness in his oblique and hasn’t picked up a bat since. The Rangers will continue to deploy second baseman Nick Solak and he will bat second versus the Oakland Athletics. Solak is hitting just .217 […]

Rangers Rest Slumping Hitters Shin-Soo Choo And Willie Calhoun

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo and designated hitter Willie Calhoun will rest on Tuesday versus the Oakland Athletics. Choo has really been in a slump with just three hits over his first 20 at-bats. Calhoun has also been stuck in a rut and only has one hit in 18 at-bats. Choo will be replaced by […]

Jimmy Butler Will Sit Tuesday Against Celtics

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. Butler is dealing with ankle soreness and will be forced to sit out after playing 33 minutes against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. This is a huge loss for Miami as they are just 2.5 games back from the Celtics for […]

Luis Patino Could Start For Padres

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler says it’s “on the table” that pitcher Luis Patino could enter the starting rotation. Patino was called up on Tuesday and will initially work out of the bullpen, but as one of the most talented pitching prospects in the league, he may force the Padres hand if he reaches […]

Astros Rest Hot Hitting Michael Brantley

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will sit on Tuesday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. It’s just a routine day of rest as the Astros face lefty Madison Bumgarner. Brantley has been on fire this season and should be back in the lineup Wednesday. Abraham Toro will replace Brantley as the designated hitter and bat seventh. Toro […]

Rio Ruiz Remains Sidelined

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Rio Ruiz (shoulder) will be out of Tuesday’s lineup versus the Marlins with a sore shoulder. Ruiz has been off to a solid start for the Orioles with three home runs and a .318 batting average to go along with seven RBI. Ruiz remains day-to-day and has been replaced in the […]

Rangers Turn to Igor Shesterkin for Game 3

After losing the first two games of the best-of-five playoff series to the Carolina Hurricanes, the New York Rangers are turning to rookie goaltender Igor Shesterkin in Game 3. Shesterkin was an early favorite to start Game 1 before an undisclosed injury kept him on the sidelines. The club turned to goalie Henrik Lundqvist for […]

Mookie Betts Remains Sidelined

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (finger) will remain out of the teams lineup Tuesday versus the San Diego Padres. Betts left Sunday’s contest with a swollen left finger and hasn’t picked up a bat since. Infielder/outfielder Matt Beaty will replace Betts in the lineup and bat sixth in a matchup versus Padres pitcher Dinelson […]

Reynaldo Lopez Will Throw Wednesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) will begin his throwing program on Wednesday. Lopez exited Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Twins with tightness in his right shoulder after giving up four runs and recording just two outs. On top of losing Lopez to the injured list, the White Sox also lost Carlos Rodon […]

Yadier Molina And Paul DeJong Among Players Cardinals Put On Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (COVID-19) and shortstop Paul DeJong (COVID-19) are among six players who have been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. The other players are pitchers Carlos Martinez, Junior Fernandez and Kodi Whitley along with shortstop Edmundo Sosa. Matt Wieters is likely to see the most at-bats with Molina out and […]

Will Smith Could Return Soon

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith (COVID-19) will throw in simulated-game conditions Thursday. If Smith feels good, then the team is ready to activate him. Smith is recovering from a positive COVID-19 test and the lefty will compete with Mark Melancon for save chances. Smith is coming off of a strong 2019 campaign and is […]

White Sox DFA Luis Alexander Basabe

The Chicago White Sox have designated outfielder Luis Alexander Basabe for assignment. Basabe was part of the haul that came along with Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech for Chris Sale a few summers ago and was at one point one of the better prospects in the White Sox system. Basabe, 24, is unlikely to slip […]

Josh Donaldson Expected To Return During Road Trip

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is traveling with the club to Pittsburgh and manager Rocco Baldelli expects him to return at some point during their road trip. Donaldson has been absent from the lineup since experiencing tightness in his calf on Friday and the club would sure like there big offseason acquisition to […]

Stephen Strasburg Set To Throw Simulated Game

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (hand) will throw a simulated game on Wednesday. The right-hander hasn’t thrown the ball other than in an exhibition game before the season started as he has been dealing with nerve irritation in his right hand. Strasburg threw a successful bullpen session on Sunday and the hope is that […]