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Gunnar Henderson Promoted To Double-A
The Baltimore Orioles promoted shortstop prospect Gunnar Henderson to Double-A on Monday. The 20-year-old was the first pick of the second round of the 2019 MLB Draft and he is currently ranked as the team's No. 4 overall prospect. Over 100 games at Single-A and High-A this year, he slashed .260/.352/.484 with 17 home runs, […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoClayton Kershaw Activated, Set To Start Monday
The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (elbow) from the 60-day injured list. He is set to start Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kershaw has been out since July 7 due to left elbow discomfort. He made a rehab start at Triple-A last week, pitching three innings and allowing two runs. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoRandy Arozarena Out Of The Starting Lineup Monday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against right-hander Alek Manoah and the Toronto Blue Jays. Brett Phillips is getting the start in right field and leading off while Austin Meadows is covering left field. Arozarena returned from the paternity list on Saturday and went on to […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMike Minor Allows Two Earned Runs In Thursday's Loss
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Mike Minor had a solid outing in a losing effort against the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. He pitched five innings and allowed five hits, no walks and three runs (two earned) while striking out four. Minor has been consistently limiting the damage in his starts over the past few months, […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAkil Baddoo Homers For The Second Straight Game
Detroit Tigers outfielder went 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in the team's 8-6 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. The home run was his second in as many games and he now has 12 home runs over 100 games on the year. The rookie struggled to the tune of […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJeimer Candelario Goes Yard For His 11th Home Run
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in the team's 8-6 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. The home run was his 11th of the year. Over 125 games this season, Candelario is slashing .274/.351/.431 with 51 RBI and 62 runs to go along with his 11 homers. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMatt Manning Tagged For Eight Runs On Thursday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning got pummeled by the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. He pitched 3 2/3 innings and allowed eight hits, three walks and eight earned runs while recording just one strikeout. The rookie had posted three consecutive solid outings before this one, including two quality starts, so it was disappointing to see […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWilmer Flores Placed On 10-Day Injured List
The San Francisco Giants placed second baseman Wilmer Flores (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Flores is dealing with left hamstring tightness. He suffered the injury in Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers and he was forced to exit the game. Dubon, […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoYordan Alvarez Goes 0-For-4 With Three Strikeouts
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez had a performance to forget in his first game of September. In Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners, he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Prior to the game, he had reached base at least once in six consecutive games, a streak that included three home runs. The 24-year-old […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoNolan Arenado Hits His 27th Home Run On Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Game 2 of the team's doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. The home run was his 27th of the year. The former Rockies star has had an underwhelming debut season with the Cardinals. He especially struggled in August, when […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBrett Anderson Lands On 10-Day Injured List On Thursday
The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Brett Anderson (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder contusion on Thursday. Anderson suffered the injury in Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants when he was hit in the shoulder by a comebacker. The Brewers called up pitcher Alec Bettinger to fill Anderson's roster spot. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDJ LeMahieu Reaches Base Three Times On Wednesday
New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu helped the team defeat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 on Wednesday. He went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks and a run scored in the game. He was also caught stealing in his only attempt. The veteran had a strong series overall against the Angels. Over the three-game […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBo Bichette Riding A Seven-Game Hitting Streak
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette had a solid game in the team's 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. He went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored. He is now riding a seven-game hitting streak that has included two doubles and a home run. He's only struck out a total […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLou Trivino Expected To Be Available On Thursday
Oakland Athletics closer Lou Trivino (back) is expected to be available out of the bullpen for Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers, according to Athletics manager Bob Melvin. Trivino has been sidelined for about a week due to a back injury. He's dealt with back spasms for the past few days, but the injury appears […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMiguel Cabrera Sitting Against Athletics On Thursday
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is getting a breather for Thursday's game against Frankie Montas and the Oakland Athletics. Jonathan Schoop is covering first base in the game while Jeimer Candelario is filling in as designated hitter. Cabrera had a big game in the team's 8-6 win over the Athletics on Wednesday as he […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJ.T. Realmuto Back In The Lineup Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (ankle) is back in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. He is playing first base and batting cleanup in the game. Realmuto was sidelined for each of the team's last two games due to an ankle injury that's been lingering for a while. He was […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAdalberto Mondesi Homers, Swipes A Bag In His Return
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi had a fantastic game in his return from an extended stay on the injured list on Wednesday. He went 2-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base and two runs scored. He also struck out three times in the game. Mondesi had been on the shelf with an oblique […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMike Minor To Start Against Indians On Thursday
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Mike Minor will start Thursday's game against Triston McKenzie and the Cleveland Indians. The Royals have been shuffling with their rotation a good amount lately. Minor was originally slated to pitch this past Tuesday's game, but the team wound up recalling Jakob Junis for the start. Jackson Kowar was then […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJackson Kowar Pitches Six Strong Innings On Wednesday
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jackson Kowar had the best outing of his young career on Wednesday against the Cleveland Indians. He pitched six innings and allowed four hits, three walks and two runs (zero earned) while striking out six. Unfortunately, the Royals couldn't provide him with much run support and he wound up with […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoHarold Castro Homers And Doubles On Wednesday
Detroit Tigers second baseman Harold Castro had one of his best games of the year in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Oakland Athletics. He went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored. The home run was his second of the year and his first since June 12. Castro has […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMiguel Cabrera Homers And Drives In Three
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera had a strong game in the team's 8-6 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. He went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in the game. The home run was his 15th of the year. Over 107 games on the season, the future Hall of Famer is […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAkil Baddoo Homers, Reaches Base Three Times
Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo helped lead the team to an 8-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. He went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored. The home run was his 11th of the year and his first since July 27. The walk was also his first […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGregory Soto Records His 17th Save
Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto recorded his 17th save of the year in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Oakland Athletics. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing no hits and no walks while striking out two. The Tigers had a rough stretch over the second half of August, which led to Soto only recording one […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWily Peralta Pitches Four Innings In His Return
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Wily Peralta (finger) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to his start against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. He went on to pitch four innings in the game, allowing four hits, one walk and three runs (two earned) while striking out two. Peralta was sidelined for the minimum 10 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJustus Sheffield Activated, Earns Win In Relief
Seattle Mariners pitcher Justus Sheffield (forearm) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. He went on to appear in the team's game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, making his first relief outing of the year. He pitched a scoreless sixth inning, allowing one hit and no walks without striking anyone out. He […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoStarlin Castro Released By Nationals
Infielder Starlin Castro's 30-game suspension for domestic violence came to an end on Thursday. Following the end of the suspension, the Washington Nationals released him. He is now a free agent, though he may have difficulty finding a new home before the end of the year due to his transgressions. The 31-year-old Castro appeared in […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAaron Civale Allows Two Runs In Solid Double-A Outing
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale (finger) had a strong rehab start at Double-A Akron on Wednesday. He pitched five innings and allowed four hits, one walk and two runs (one earned) while striking out six. It was his third start during this current rehab stint, but his first at Double-A. He made his previous […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDelino DeShields Jr. Called Up By Reds
The Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of outfielder Delino DeShields Jr. on Wednesday. DeShields was acquired in a trade with the Boston Red Sox just a day earlier, on Tuesday, in exchange for cash considerations. The news is particularly notable as DeShields' father, Delino DeShields Sr., is the first base coach for the Reds. Delino […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMax Scherzer Expects To Make His Next Start
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) had a dominant outing against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday before leaving the game due to hamstring tightness. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out nine. After the game, Scherzer told reporters that he first felt his hamstring tightening up […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBrett Anderson Removed With Shoulder Contusion
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (shoulder) was removed from his start against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday due to a left shoulder contusion. In the second inning of the game, he was struck on his left shoulder by a 103 mph comebacker. He finished the inning, but didn't come back out for the […]
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