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Teoscar Hernandez Hitless Over Last Three Games
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has been struggling at the plate since his activation from the injured list on May 7. Over nine games this month, he's slashing .111/.111/.194 with 13 strikeouts, no walks and only one extra-base hit, a home run. He's gone 0-for-12 across his last three games. The 29-year-old likely just […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJuan Soto Reaches Base Twice In Tuesday's Loss
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 1-for-3 with a single and a walk in the team's 5-1 loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. The 23-year-old phenom went 0-for-8 in his previous two games, but he was certainly hot before that, recording at least one hit in 11 of his first 12 games of the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTrea Turner Tallies Five RBI Across Doubleheader
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner helped lead the team to a pair of victories in the team's doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. He went 3-for-8 with a home run, five RBI and two runs scored across the two-game set. The 28-year-old has now recorded at least one hit in 10 straight games. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJ.P. Crawford Limps Off Field Tuesday, But Should Be Fine
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (ankle) exited Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning. After grounding out in his final at-bat of the game, he limped off the field. After the game, Mariners manager Scott Servais stated that as Crawford swung the bat in his final plate appearance, his backswing […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBrandon Nimmo Day-To-Day With Bruised Quad
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (quad) has been diagnosed with a bruised right quad. According to Mets manager Buck Showalter, Nimmo is day-to-day. Nimmo suffered the injury in Game 2 of the team's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday after he fouled a ball off of his leg. After the game, Nimmo underwent […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMatt Duffy Hit In His Eye By A Throw On Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels infielder Matt Duffy (eye) was removed in the eighth inning of Tuesday night's game against the Texas Rangers. He was covering first base as a throw came to the bag from second base. As Duffy reached to grab the ball, the ball hit him in the eye right as Rangers outfielder Adolis […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoRoyce Lewis Optioned To Triple-A Tuesday Night
The Minnesota Twins optioned shortstop Royce Lewis to Triple-A after Tuesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics. The move was made in preparation for Carlos Correa (finger) being activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the A's. The 22-year-old looked great in his first taste of the majors. Over 11 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBryce Harper Could Return Wednesday Or Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) is being held out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday. The 29-year-old received a PRP injection on his right elbow on Sunday. The hope is that the PRP injection will heal the small tear in his UCL. When speaking to reporters on Tuesday about […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMitch Garver To Be Strictly DH Upon Return
Texas Rangers catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (elbow) was sent out on a rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco on Tuesday. He will be exclusively serving as designated hitter during his rehab assignment and he will have that same role when he returns to the Rangers. Garver is dealing with a right elbow injury and he still […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLaMonte Wade Jr. Out Of The Lineup On Tuesday
San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander Chad Kuhl and the Colorado Rockies. Darin Ruf is getting the start in left field and Tommy La Stella is leading off in the game. Wade served as the team's leadoff hitter in each of the previous […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoNathaniel Lowe Sitting On Tuesday Amidst Slump
Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe is heading to the bench for Tuesday's game against left-hander Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels. Andy Ibanez will be covering first base and batting seventh in the game. Lowe has been in a massive slump at the plate for over three weeks now. He's managed just four […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJeremy Pena Back In Action For Tuesday's Game
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Nathan Eovaldi and the Boston Red Sox. He will be batting seventh. The 24-year-old was held out for each of the last four games due to right knee soreness. Aledmys Diaz and Mauricio Dubon covered shortstop while Pena was […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMarcus Stroman Could Return This Weekend
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. According to Cubs manager David Ross, the plan is for Stroman to rejoin the team's starting rotation next time around, meaning he could make his next start on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Stroman was placed on the COVID-19 injured list at the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoKe'Bryan Hayes Absent From Tuesday's Lineup
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team takes on right-hander Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs. Michael Chavis will be covering the hot corner and batting sixth in the game. Hayes went 0-for-11 at the plate over his last three games. He has a solid .293 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMacKenzie Gore To Pitch After Clevinger On Tuesday
According to San Diego Padres beat writer Kevin Acee, rookie left-handed pitcher MacKenzie Gore will be utilized out of the bullpen behind starter Mike Clevinger on Tuesday. The Padres have a surplus of starting pitchers now that both Clevinger and Blake Snell are healthy and Gore appears to be the odd man out for now. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoSalvador Perez Exits With Thumb Sprain On Tuesday
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox due to a left thumb sprain. He was the team's designated hitter for the game and he went 1-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts before Carlos Santana came in to replace him. Following his historic 2021 season, Perez […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAustin Hays Set To Return On Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander Jameson Taillon and the New York Yankees. He will be covering left field and batting second in the lineup. Hays was held out for four straight games after he was cleated on his left hand during last Thursday's […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAntonio Senzatela Placed On 15-Day Injured List
The Colorado Rockies placed starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (back) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Fellow right-handed pitcher Justin Lawrence was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Senzatela exited his start on Monday after two innings as he was dealing with lower back tightness. His next scheduled start was next Sunday at […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAndrew McCutchen Could Be Activated On Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen will go through a workout on the field prior to Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. If all goes well, there's a chance he could be activated from the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday. The 35-year-old veteran has been on the shelf for about 10 days now. He played in […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJorge Mateo Could Return On Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (shoulder) is being held out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday. Ramon Urias will be making his second consecutive start at shortstop in the game. Prior to Tuesday's game, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde stated that he's hopeful Mateo can be available off the bench for […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWilly Adames Shows Improvement On Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle) has been held out of action since he sustained an ankle injury this past Sunday. On Tuesday, the team was more encouraged by the state of his ankle than they were on Monday. David Stearns, the Brewers' president of baseball operations, stated that a stint on the injured list […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJason Heyward Placed On Injured List With No Designation
The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the injured list on Tuesday. No injury designation was given, suggesting that he was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. The team called up infielder Christopher Morel in a corresponding move. Heyward has slashed .208/.288/.264 over 27 games this year and he is still searching for his […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJake Odorizzi Lands On 15-Day Injured List On Tuesday
The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (leg) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Fellow right-handed pitcher Seth Martinez was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The injury designation for Odorizzi's move to the injured list is leg discomfort. The 32-year-old was carted off the field during Monday's game after sustaining what […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAaron Hicks Taking A Seat On Tuesday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander Spenser Watkins and the Baltimore Orioles. Aaron Judge will be shifting over to cover center field for the game. Hicks has been ice cold at the plate so far in May. Over 13 games this month, he's slashing […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJon Berti Needs To Build Up Strength Before Return
Miami Marlins third baseman Jon Berti (illness) rejoined his teammates at the ballpark ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. He has not yet been activated from the COVID-19 injured list. Berti told the media that he still needs some time to regain strength after a bout with COVID-19. The 32-year-old was placed on […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoZach Eflin Activated, Set To Start On Tuesday
The Philadelphia Phillies have reinstated starting pitcher Zach Eflin from the COVID-19 injured list. He will start Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres. Eflin tested positive for COVID-19 on May 8 and had been away from the team ever since. The 28-year-old has made five starts so far this year and he's gone […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoOzzie Albies In Midst Of Homer Drought
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the team's 1-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. The 25-year-old is off to a sluggish start to the 2022 season. He provided some power out of the gate. He hit six home runs from Opening Day to April 23, but he […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoVladimir Guerrero Jr. Extends Hit Streak To 13 Games
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the team's 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. He was also hit by a pitch in the game. Vladito has now recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 games. However, he […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJose Ramirez Slugging .333 In May
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez was one of the hottest hitters in the majors during the opening month of the season. He slashed .342/.411/.722 with seven home runs and 28 RBI in April. However, it's been a different story for Ramirez so far in May. Over 12 games this month, he's slashing .200/.345/.333 with […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoHenry Davis Dealing With Minor Wrist Contusion
The Pittsburgh Pirates' prized catcher prospect Henry Davis (wrist) has been sidelined the past three games at Double-A Altoona with a minor wrist contusion. On Monday, the team gave an update on Davis's status, alerting The Athletic as to why he had been sidelined while also adding that he is expected to return at some […]
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