Hunter Pence Continues His Offensive Assault in Seattle

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 11-4 victory against the Seattle Mariners. He also chipped in with a stolen base. Pence has posted multi-hit performances in six of his past 10 games, going 14-for-41 (.341) with four doubles, three homers, nine […]

Michael Conforto Breaks Tie With Grand Slam

With the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers tied at two in the seventh inning Tuesday night, the Mets had a rally going. Michael Conforto stepped up with the bases loaded and delivered a decisive grand slam, putting New York ahead for good. It was the All-Star's 10th home run of the season and […]

Byron Buxton Feels Fine

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee), who was removed from the game early on Tuesday after crashing into the outfield wall, said he's fine. Buxton lobbied to stay in the game but was removed as a precaution. With the Twins off on Wednesday, expect Buxton to be back in the lineup on Thursday. His mix […]

Monte Harrison Lands On Injured List In Minors

Miami Marlins outfielder Monte Harrison (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day minor league injured list on Tuesday with a hamstring strain that he initially suffered at Triple-A New Orleans on Saturday. Harrison is the team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and has hit .288/.386/.472 with seven home runs, 18 RBI and 19 steals in […]

Jarred Kelenic Promoted To High-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic was promoted to High-A Modesto in the California League on Tuesday, according to a source. The 19-year-old is in his first full professional season after being the sixth overall pick in last year's draft. He was traded from the Mets in the deal that included closer Edwin Diaz and second […]

Ben Zobrist Might Not Return This Year

The Chicago Cubs are being forced to consider the possibility that infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist will miss the rest of the season while away from the team due to personal matters that have involved divorce filings by him and his wife. Zobrist has now been away from the Cubs for three full weeks. Kyle Schwarber's two-week […]

Jason Heyward Goes Deep In His Return

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward hit a home run in his return to the lineup on Tuesday. Heyward sat out Monday after he collided with teammate Kris Bryant on Sunday, but was good to on Tuesday. Heyward finished the game 2-for-5 and is hitting .238 with eight home runs. Heyward doesn’t offer much value outside […]

Gregory Polanco Goes Hitless With Three K's

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco continued his recent struggles at the plate on Tuesday in an 11-6 loss to the Reds, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. It is the sixth time in his last 10 contests that he has struck out multiple times in a game. The 27-year-old, who has struggled mightily against right-handers this […]

Austin Riley Smacks His Sixth Home Run

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley was 3-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. Riley has had a resounding start to his MLB career, slashing .365/.389/.750 with six HRs and 16 RBI through his first 52 at-bats. Riley has earned himself an everyday role with the team and is […]

Yasiel Puig Leaves With Cramp Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that outfielder Yasiel Puig, who was removed as a precaution on Tuesday with a cramp, is expected to be available to play on Wednesday. Puig had a single and a run scored in three plate appearances before leaving the contest and is slashing .220/.260/.398 with 10 home runs, 22 […]

Jose Peraza Homers In Win

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Peraza went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in an 11-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Peraza launched his solo shot in the eighth inning off of Pirates reliever, and former Red, Rookie Davis. The young infielder is now hitting just .197 with a .583 OPS, five homers, 16 runs, […]

Byron Buxton Listed As Day-To-Day

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is being listed as day-to-day with a bruised right knee after he crashed into the outfield wall on Tuesday and was forced to leave the game early. The 25-year-old didn't have a plate appearance before leaving the game. He could miss a game or two as a precaution, but […]

Derek Dietrich Blasts Three Homers

Cincinnati Reds second baseman/outfielder Derek Dietrich had a huge game Monday with three home runs and six RBI. Dietrich now has 17 home runs on the season which gives him a new career high, on May 28th. Dietrich is mashing the ball right now with a hard contact rate over 40 percent and a fly […]

Justin Upton Hopes To Return In Three Weeks

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) said that he is hoping to join the team in three weeks, but his timetable will be flexible. That would put the slugging outfielder on track to return around mid-June. Upton has been out all season with turf toe, but his presence in the outfield along with Mike […]

Byron Buxton Removed After Crashing Into Wall

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was removed from Tuesday's game versus the Brewers after crashing into the outfield fence. He pleaded with the training staff to remain in the game, but it was to no avail as he got lifted prior to getting in an at-bat. Buxton's all-out play in the outfield is admirable, but […]

Scott Kingery To See More Playing Time

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Scott Kingery should see more playing time after Odubel Herrera was placed on the Restricted List following his arrest. Kingery has been splitting time with Herrera and Maikel Franco but should see close to everyday at-bats with Herrera out of the picture. Kingery is batting .357 this season in 60 plate appearances […]

Enrique Hernandez Leading Off, David Freese In Versus Lefty

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rolling out the right-handed bats at the top of the order versus Steven Matz and the New York Mets Tuesday Night. Enrique Hernandez is playing center field and batting leadoff, and David Freese is getting the start at first base batting third. Both of these bats make intriguing plays in […]

Mitch Haniger Getting Day Off Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is on the bench for Tuesday's tilt against Jesse Chavez and the Texas Rangers. Haniger is scuffling at the plate over his last six games hitting just .167, so the day of rest could do him some good. For the year he's hitting a lowly .229, but has made significant […]

Jason Kipnis, Leonys Martin Resting Tuesday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis and outfielder Leonys Martin are out of the starting lineup against Red Sox left-handed starter David Price on Tuesday. Mike Freeman is starting at second and is hitting ninth, while Oscar Mercado is in center field and batting second. Greg Allen draws into left field and will hit eighth. […]

Aaron Judge Hit Off Tee Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) hit off a tee on Monday and also took dry swings and did some throwing, according to manager Aaron Boone. Judge, who has been out since April 20, is slowly but surely recovering and getting closer to a rehab assignment. It's looking like he'll be ready to return […]

Josh Harrison Going On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers are placing second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and are calling up outfielder Victor Reyes from the minors in a corresponding move. It'll be Harrison's second injured list stint already this year, and he's hitting an embarrassing .176/.219/.265 with a homer, 10 runs, eight RBI and […]

Jason Heyward Back In Lineup Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (hip) is back in right field and is hitting sixth on Tuesday against Astros starting pitcher Corbin Martin. Heyward sat out on Monday after colliding with Kris Bryant in the outfield on Sunday. After a hot April, Heyward has cooled off considerably in the month of May, hitting just .163 […]

Kris Bryant Remains Sidelined

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (head, neck) will be absent will miss his second straight game with a head and neck injury that happened during a collision with Jason Heyward on Sunday. Bryant remains day-to-day and will be replaced by David Bote at third base. Bote will face off versus Corbin Martin and is […]

Mike Yastrzemski To Bat Second For Giants

Rookie left fielder Mike Yastrzemski will bat second for the San Francisco Giants tonight against the Marlins. The 28-year-old had a three-hit performance for the Giants in their series finale against the Diamondbacks on Sunday, which has prompted Bruce Bochy to move him up to the two-hole for Tuesday's game. He had 12 home runs […]

Andrew Benintendi, Mitch Moreland Out Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi and first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) are not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Brock Holt will start in left field and hit sixth, while Steve Pearce is starting at first base and batting seventh against Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac, who will be making his major league debut. Holt […]

Maikel Franco Taking The Day Off

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is taking the day off on Tuesday. Scott Kingery will handle third base duties and bat seventh, while Nick Williams, who was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, draws into left field and will bat eighth against Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright. With outfielder Odubel Herrera facing […]

Max Kepler Wins AL Player Of The Week

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler has taken home American League Player of the Week honors for the week of May 20th-to-May 26th. Kepler capped off the week with three home runs and 10 RBI, while carrying a slash line of .571/.600/1.190. This is the second time in his career that he has received this award, […]

Andrew Benintendi Swipes Fourth Bag In Five Days

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi picked up his seventh steal of the season in Monday's win over Cleveland. The stolen base marked his fourth in five days. Mainly acting as Boston's leadoff hitter, the 24-year-old has done a solid job getting on base, with a .354 on-base percentage and 12 BB%. However, 23 K% […]

Dwight Smith Out, D.J. Stewart Making Season Debut

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday. D.J. Stewart, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, is starting in right field and is batting six against Tigers left-handed starting pitcher Matt Boyd. Stewart, a former first-round pick and the team's No. 15 prospect, was hitting a cool […]

Kevin Kiermaier, Brandon Lowe Out Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier and second baseman Brandon Lowe are out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against Blue Jays left-handed starter Clayton Richard. Guillermo Heredia is in center field and batting eighth, while Andrew Velazquez is at the keystone and hitting ninth. Avisail Garcia moves up to the leadoff spot and Willy […]