Chris Bassitt Dealing With Sinus Issue

New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (illness) is dealing with a cold/sinus issue, according to Mets manager Buck Showalter. The skipper seems confident that Bassitt will be good to make his next start on Sunday, but if he's unable to go, then David Peterson would be on the mound instead. After a strong start […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Remains Sidelined On Wednesday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hamstring) will miss his second consecutive game on Wednesday as the team takes on right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays. Chisholm exited this past Sunday's game due to left hamstring tightness and the injury is clearly still bothering him. Joe Dunand got the start at the […]

Ozzie Albies Reaches Base Four Times On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies had one of his best offensive outings of the year in Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He went 3-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. He attempted a pair of steals, but was unfortunately caught on both attempts. Albies is in the midst of a seven-game hitting […]

Kyle Tucker Hits A Three-Run Homer On Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker had the biggest hit of the day in the team's 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. He slugged a three-run home run in the fifth inning of the game. The homer was his only hit of the contest as he went 1-for-4 with a strikeout. Tucker was underwhelming […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Blasts His Eighth Home Run On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. helped lead the team to an 8-1 route over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. He went 2-for-4 with a home run and a walk in the game. The home run was his eighth of the year and his first since May 5. It's been a strangely […]

Kris Bryant Returns To The Injured List On Wednesday

The Colorado Rockies placed outfielder Kris Bryant (back) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The move is retroactive to May 23. This news doesn't come as much of a surprise as Bryant had been dealing with back soreness since the beginning of the week. He missed about a month of action due to a […]

Mark Melancon Locks Down His 10th Save

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Mark Melancon put a cap on the team's 8-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out one. The 37-year-old is now 10-for-11 on save opportunities this year. He's had a few blow-up outings that have resulted […]

David Bednar Charged With His First Loss On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar was called upon to pitch the 10th inning in the team's game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. While he retired three of the four batters he faced, Connor Joe managed to single off of him, scoring the free runner from second base and giving the Rockies a 2-1 lead […]

X-Rays Negative On Ramon Laureano's Hand

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) underwent X-rays on his right hand on Tuesday. The X-rays came up negative. According to A's manager Mark Kotsay, Laureano took some batting practice in the batting cage on Tuesday and felt a "much bigger improvement" from the previous day. Laureano was hit by a pitch in his right […]

DJ LeMahieu Dealing With Minor Wrist Injury

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (wrist) was held out of Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles due to left wrist discomfort. Following the game, Yankees manager provided an update on LeMahieu, stating that the veteran underwent an MRI that came back negative and that he received a cortisone shot. If LeMahieu responds well to […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Undergo An MRI On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is set to undergo an MRI on his right calf on Wednesday morning. The 32-year-old exited Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles due to right calf tightness. The results of the MRI will help give us an indication of how much time Stanton could miss - if any. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Still Not Ready To Swing A Bat

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) underwent a bone scan on his left wrist on Monday. The results showed that the bone still has some healing to do. As a result, he has not yet been cleared to start swinging a bat. He will have another bone scan soon, but a specific date […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Back To The Bench On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against right-hander Jordan Hicks and the St. Louis Cardinals. Raimel Tapia is getting the start in left field and batting ninth in the game. Gurriel seems to be falling out of favor due to his early struggles. He was on […]

Jorge Polanco Getting The Day Off Tuesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Luis Arraez will be shifting over to the keystone for the game while Jose Miranda will be manning first base. Polanco is slashing .232/.333/.364 with four home runs, 24 RBI and 18 runs over 41 games […]

Yan Gomes Scratched With Oblique Tightness

Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes (oblique) was a late scratch from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. P.J. Higgins will now be catching for the game. Gomes is dealing with left oblique tightness. Fellow Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) is also hampered by an injury. He suffered a right hamstring strain […]

Luis Robert Likely Out Until Next Week

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. According to White Sox general manager Rick Hahn, Robert is dealing with mild COVID symptoms. The expectation is that he will be out until next week. The team called up infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A to fill Robert's roster […]

Daniel Vogelbach, Heath Hembree Placed On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Daniel Vogelbach (hamstring) and relief pitcher Heath Hembree (calf) on the injured list on Tuesday. Vogelbach is on the 10-day list while Hembree is on the 15-day list, retroactive to May 21. Right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras was called up to start Tuesday's game in a corresponding move. Meanwhile, outfielder […]

Aroldis Chapman Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees placed closer Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) on the 15-day injured list ahead of Monday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Catcher Kyle Higashioka was activated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. Chapman is dealing with Achilles tendinitis, an injury that first flared up this past Sunday. While he is […]

Cody Bellinger Out With An Illness On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) is being held out for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals as he is feeling under the weather. Mookie Betts, who was originally set to have a scheduled day off on Tuesday, is remaining in the lineup. It's been a mixed bag start to the year for Bellinger. […]

Taylor Ward To Miss His Third Straight Game Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (neck) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Ward suffered a neck injury after colliding with the outfield wall this past Friday and he's been held out of game action ever since. Tyler Wade is making his third straight start in right field […]

Lance Lynn Nearing Rehab Assignment

On Tuesday, Chicago White Sox General Manager Rick Hahn stated that Lance Lynn (knee) would begin a rehab assignment later this week. This is a major development for Lynn, who underwent knee surgery in early April. Assuming he has no setbacks in his rehab, we could see him make his 2022 MLB debut at some […]

Eloy Jimenez To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) is expected to begin a rehab assignment within the next week, according to White Sox General Manager Rick Hahn. Jimenez has been out for about a month after undergoing hamstring surgery. His initial timeline was six to eight weeks and it seems as if he's on track to […]

Kris Bryant Possibly Headed Back To The Injured List

On Tuesday, Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black stated that outfielder Kris Bryant (back) could be heading back to the injured list. Black specifically said that a return to the injured list is a "possibility" for Bryant and added that a decision would come on Tuesday night or on Wednesday. Bryant was out for about a […]

Jake Odorizzi Throws Bullpen Session On Tuesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (ankle) tossed a bullpen session at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday. This is surprising and encouraging news as Odorizzi is just eight days removed from suffering what looked to be a devastating leg injury. There was speculation that he could have ruptured his Achilles. Instead, he was diagnosed with […]

Aroldis Chapman Likely To Land On Injured List Wednesday

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) has not been moved to the injured list yet. However, Yankees manager Aaron Boone has stated that Chapman will "likely" end up there. The team is planning to wait until Wednesday to make an official move on their hard-throwing reliever. Chapman suffered an Achilles injury during Sunday's game […]

Kyle Lewis To Make His 2022 Debut On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) will be activated from the injured list and he will serve as the team's designated hitter for Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Tuesday's game will mark his first MLB action since May 2021, when he tore his right meniscus. The 26-year-old sure looked to be back up to […]

Yandy Diaz Available But Not Starting Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is out of the lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday as the team takes on Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. However, Rays manager Kevin Cash stated on Tuesday that Diaz will be available off the bench for the game and that he will likely be […]

Jonathan India Remains 10-14 Days Away From Rehab Assignment

On Tuesday, Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell gave an update on injured second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring). Bell stated that India will likely start a rehab assignment in another 10 to 14 days. India has been partaking in baseball activities for a few weeks, but his right hamstring still hasn't fully healed. It's been a […]

J.D. Martinez Returns To The Lineup On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He will be the team's designated hitter for the game and he'll be batting third. Martinez was a literal last minute scratch from Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners due to back spasms. He […]

Jorge Lopez Locks Down His Fifth Save On Monday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jorge Lopez closed out the team's 6-4 win over the New York Yankees on Monday to earn his fifth save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk and no hits. Lopez blew each of his previous two save opportunities, so it was encouraging to see the […]