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Wily Peralta Fires Six Scoreless Innings Against Brewers
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Wily Peralta had a strong outing against his former team, the Milwaukee Brewers, on Tuesday. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out five. He now has a 1.93 ERA over three starts this month, though Tuesday's outing was his first one that lasted over […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJose Abreu Walks Three Times In Tuesday's Win
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu had a solid offensive game in the team's 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday despite not recording a hit. He went 0-for-1 in the game, but he drew three walks and he was also hit by a pitch. The 34-year-old veteran is hitting just .211 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoOzzie Albies Reaches Base Twice On Tuesday
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 1-for-4 with a walk in the team's 5-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. He also struck out in the game and he was caught stealing in his only stolen base attempt. Albies got off to a scorching hot start to the month of September as he […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMax Scherzer Cruising Through September
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer has been nothing short of phenomenal since joining the team at the trade deadline. The Dodgers have won all eight of the games he's started for them. He's been especially dominant so far in September. Over three starts this month, he's pitched 22 innings and hasn't allowed a […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBo Bichette Hitting .333/.377/.526 In September
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has been locked in at the plate in September so far after struggling a bit in August. Last month, he slashed .250/.293/.343 with just two home runs. His .636 OPS in August was his lowest month-long OPS of the year. However, through 14 games in September, Bichette has already […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoManny Machado Slashing .268/.348/.415 In September
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado was one of the best hitters in baseball in July, when he slashed .371/.442/.742 with eight home runs, nine doubles, 25 RBI and 24 runs. However, he's been struggling significantly at the plate since the calendar turned to August. He had a .234/.278/.355 slash line with just three […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMookie Betts Riding Seven-Game Hitting Streak
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the team's 8-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. He has now recorded at least one hit and at least one run in seven consecutive games, a stretch that has also included a pair of home runs. Betts is slashing .283/.393/.435 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoFernando Tatis Jr. Goes 0-For-4 In Tuesday's Loss
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had a rough game at the plate in the team's 6-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. He went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the game. It was his second hitless game over his last three outings. The Padres are scuffling right now with five straight […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoPedro Severino Exits With Leg Injury On Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino (leg) was removed from Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning due to a leg injury. He was replaced in the game by Austin Wynns. Severino injured his leg while attempting to run out a double play ball in the sixth inning. The injury comes at […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJose Berrios Experiences Abdominal Tightness On Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (abdomen) was dealing with abdominal tightness during his start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. According to Blue Jays beat writer Rob Longley, the abdominal tightness is what caused Berrios to be removed from the game after seven innings. Berrios had a strong outing in Tuesday's game. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTrey Mancini Dealing With Right Abdominal Soreness
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini (abdomen) has been removed from Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees due to right abdominal soreness. Mancini has been dealing with a sore side for over a week now. The soreness has caused him to miss multiple games over the last week. DJ Stewart entered Tuesday's game in […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWander Franco Progressing Well In Initial Rehab
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) is progressing well in his initial rehab, according to Rays manager Kevin Cash. Franco was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain on Saturday. Cash told reporters on Tuesday that the team's medical coordinator is happy with Franco's progress. The plan, according to Cash, […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoChris Archer Considering Options With Hip Injury
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer (hip) has received multiple evaluations on his injured left hip. As of now, there has been no diagnosis other than hip inflammation. Archer was placed on the injured list after experiencing a recurrence of his left hip injury this weekend. He's only managed to appear in six games so […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMatt Barnes Likely To Be Activated This Weekend
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes is set to make a rehab appearance at Double-A Portland on Wednesday. Assuming the appearance goes well, he is expected to be activated from the COVID-19 related injured list this weekend. Barnes tested positive for COVID-19 on August 30 and he has been following league protocols ever since. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMartin Perez Activated From COVID-19 List
The Boston Red Sox activated starting pitcher Martin Perez from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. He will likely be pitching out of the bullpen upon his return. The 30-year-old veteran tested positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 30 and was forced to be away from the team. He worked out for the Red Sox on […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJesse Winker Sent On A Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) has been sent to Triple-A Louisville on a rehab assignment. He will play his first game with Louisville on Tuesday. Winker has been out since August 16 due to an intercostal strain. Prior to the injury, he was in the midst of a career-best season. Over 109 games on […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDomingo German Could Return This Weekend
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) is set for a rehab outing on Tuesday and is nearing a return to the club. On Tuesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that the team hopes to have him back for this weekend's series against the Cleveland Indians as long as his rehab start on Tuesday […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTrey Mancini Removed Early From Tuesday's Game
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini was removed in the fourth inning of Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. DJ Stewart entered the game as a pinch-hitter to take over for Mancini. No reason has been given yet for Mancini's removal. Orioles beat reporters have been speculating that it could have to do with […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJacob deGrom Throws Off A Mound On Tuesday
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) threw 10 pitches off of a mound on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. This was of course a light session, but it was also a big step in deGrom's recovery as this was his first bullpen work since he was shutdown in July. Last week, it […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJohn Gant Lands On 10-Day Injured List
The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher John Gant (abdomen) on the 10-day injured list due to a left abdominal strain on Tuesday. Fellow pitcher Andrew Albers was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Gant suffered the abdominal strain in the first inning of his start against the New York Yankees on Monday. He was […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJason Heyward Placed On Concussion Injured List
The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday. The move is retroactive to Sunday. Heyward took a knee to the head during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was immediately observed by the medical staff, then removed from the game. The Cubs recalled outfielder Trayce […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoVince Velasquez Released By Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies released starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (finger) on Tuesday and he is now a free agent. Velasquez was on the injured list and in the midst of a rehab assignment when he was designated for assignment this weekend, which meant that he couldn't be placed on waivers for other teams to claim. The […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoKyle Schwarber Out Of The Lineup On Tuesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Tyler Anderson and the Seattle Mariners. It will be a much-needed day off for Schwarber, who has gone 0-for-16 with eight strikeouts and two walks over his last five games. He's slashing just .196/.302/.304 over the month of September […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJoe Ryan Diagnosed With Right Wrist Contusion
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (wrist) was hit in his right arm by a comebacker during his start against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. After the game, he was taken for X-rays, which returned negative, leading to a diagnosis of a right wrist contusion. This is great news for Ryan, who should have a […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJake Cronenworth Takes Batting Practice On Tuesday
San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (finger) is taking part in batting practice prior to the team's game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. According to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, the Giants are hopeful that Cronenworth will return for this weekend's series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 27-year-old has been out since last […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoChris Sale On Track To Start On Friday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale is on schedule to make his next start on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Sale landed on the COVID-10 injured list last week after testing positive for the virus, but he has been asymptomatic and he has been staying active and […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBrian Anderson Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) underwent a procedure to repair his left shoulder capsule on Tuesday. The surgery was successful and he is expected to be ready for Spring Training in 2022. Anderson had been dealing with shoulder discomfort for a great deal of the year and he attempted to play through it […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoSeth Brown Back In The Starting Lineup Tuesday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown is playing right field and batting sixth in Tuesday's game against Jackson Kowar and the Kansas City Royals. This will be his first start since August 22. He was out for nearly three weeks after testing positive for COVID-19 on August 27. After a rehab assignment, he was reinstated on […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLucas Giolito Reinstated, Starting On Tuesday
The Chicago White Sox reinstated starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He is set to start Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old was sidelined for about two weeks due to a left hamstring strain. He's had a few ups and downs throughout the year, but he […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTim Anderson Activated Prior To Tuesday's Game
The Chicago White Sox activated shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He is back in the starting lineup and leading off for the game. Anderson has been out since September 1 due to a left hamstring strain. The injury came at a rough […]
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