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Orioles Place Chris Ellis On The 10-Day Injured List
The Baltimore Orioles placed starting pitcher Chris Ellis (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The move is retroactive to Monday, April 25. The 29-year-old is dealing with right shoulder inflammation. Left-handed pitcher Alexander Wells was called up from Triple-A to fill Ellis' roster spot. Wells made a relief appearance for the Orioles earlier […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTeoscar Hernandez Goes Through Fielding Drills Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) went through some drills in the field on Tuesday. He fielded a number of ground balls in the outfield, and according to Blue Jays columnist Mike Wilner, he made some "good throws on the run." Hernandez is working his way back from a left oblique strain. He is […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBryan Reynolds, Cole Tucker Land On COVID Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Bryan Reynolds and shortstop Cole Tucker on the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Outfielder Jack Suwinski and second baseman Tucupita Marcano were called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. No word has been given yet as to what caused Reynolds and Tucker to […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoHunter Renfroe Heading To The Bench On Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tyrone Taylor will be manning Renfroe's usual right field post and batting sixth in the game. Renfroe had a big game this past Saturday, when he went 3-for-4 with a double and a home […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLourdes Gurriel Jr. Out With Hamstring Tightness Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) is being held out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Nick Pivetta and the Boston Red Sox. According to Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo, Gurriel felt some tightness in his hamstring during Monday's game. Montoyo clarified that Gurriel is only being held out on Tuesday […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoHunter Greene To Make Next Start Friday Or Saturday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene will make his next start either Friday or Saturday, according to Reds manager David Bell. Either game would unfortunately have him facing the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Greene had some concerning velocity metrics in his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals this past Friday. His velocity dip […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLuis Robert Expected To Return On Wednesday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) is lined up to miss his fourth straight game due to a minor groin strain on Tuesday. However, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn stated on Tuesday that he expects Robert to play on Wednesday. The 24-year-old will give the White Sox offense a much-needed boost upon his […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoYoan Moncada Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A this coming weekend, according to White Sox reporter James Fegan. The 26-year-old has yet to make his 2022 debut as he's been sidelined with a Grade 1 oblique strain. We still don't have a clear timeline for his return, but […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWhit Merrifield Continues To Struggle At The Plate
Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield has been ice-cold at the plate to begin the 2022 season. He has gone just 8-for-59 so far with only two extra-base hits, both doubles. He stole three bases during the first week of the season but hasn't been able to swipe a bag since. If there's one […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWalker Buehler Tosses Complete-Game Shutout On Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler turned in quite possibly the best pitching performance of the year thus far on Monday. Facing the Arizona Diamondbacks, he pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just three hits and no walks while striking out 10. It was the first complete game in the majors this year and […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCorbin Burnes Strikes Out 11 Giants On Monday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes dazzled against the San Francisco Giants on Monday. He pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out 11. Unfortunately for Burnes, the Brewers' bullpen stumbled in the final innings of the game and he wound up with a no decision. After an underwhelming […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJose Altuve Increasing Workouts
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) appears to be trending in the right direction. According to Astros manager Dusty Baker, Altuve ran "a lot" on Sunday while testing out his injured left hamstring. Altuve has also been fielding ground balls for multiple days now. The 31-year-old is first eligible to come off the injured […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoKhris Davis Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams
Free-agent outfielder Khris Davis is intent on making it back to the majors this year. According to Robert Murray of MLB Insider, the veteran has drawn interest from multiple teams. The 34-year-old split the 2021 season between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers. Over 42 games, he slashed .206/.272/.363 with three home runs, 10 RBI […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoEddie Rosario Could Be Out 8-12 Weeks
Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) is set to undergo a laser procedure on his right eye to address some swelling and some blurred vision. According to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Rosario could be out for 8-12 weeks following the procedure. Toscano also reported that the Braves should have a more clear timeline […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAndrew Heaney And Blake Treinen Not Throwing Yet
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) and relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) both landed on the injured list with shoulder injuries last week. Neither pitcher has resumed throwing yet. We don't have a clear timeline on either Heaney or Treinen at this point. Tyler Anderson will continue to pitch out of Heaney's rotation […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBrandon Marsh Says He Will Return On Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (illness) has missed the last two games due to a stomach bug. However on Monday night, he stated that he would be good to play in Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The Angels will have all four of their primary outfielders healthy for Tuesday, so it'll be interesting […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAnthony DeSclafani Likely To Be Out A Few Weeks
On Monday, we received a few updates on the status of San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) courtesy of Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Slusser reported that DeSclafani visited an ankle specialist on Monday and that he had an MRI that revealed right ankle inflammation. The plan is for DeSclafani to […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCavan Biggio Lands On COVID-Related Injured List
The Toronto Blue Jays placed third baseman Cavan Biggio on the COVID-related injured list on Monday. The team called up right-handed pitcher Bowden Francis in a corresponding move. There's no word yet as to what caused Biggio to be placed on the injured list. Perhaps the Blue Jays interpreted his 1-for-23 start to the year […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTaylor Ward Leading Off On Monday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward will serve as the team's leadoff hitter for the first time this year on Monday against Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Guardians. Shohei Ohtani, who has been the team's primary leadoff hitter this year, is batting second on Monday. Ward was sidelined for about a week to start the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBrandon Marsh To Remain Out On Monday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (illness) will be sidelined once again on Monday as the team takes on the Cleveland Guardians. Marsh came down with a stomach bug on Sunday and he was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup. Jo Adell and Taylor Ward will once again serve as the team's corner outfielders. Marsh […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDanny Jansen Partaking In Baseball Activities
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (side) has been partaking in baseball activities, according to Blue Jays reporter Scott Mitchell. However, he has yet to start swinging a bat. The 27-year-old landed on the injured list with left side soreness on April 11. We hadn't received many updates on his rehab progress until now and […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTeoscar Hernandez To Take Live Batting Practice Soon
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) is expected to partake in live batting practice at some point in the next few days, according to Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins. If he's able to get through the live batting practice without any issues, his return to the team should follow shortly after. This is […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBryson Stott Optioned To Triple-A
The Philadelphia Phillies optioned infielder Bryson Stott to Triple-A on Monday. In a corresponding move, the team selected the contract of outfielder Roman Quinn. Stott is currently ranked as the team's No. 1 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline. The 24-year-old saw his first taste of the majors this year and struggled quite a bit at […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTrevor Story Getting The Day Off Monday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story is getting the day off on Monday as the team opens up a four-game road series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Christian Arroyo will be manning the keystone for the night. Story is currently in the midst of a four-game hitting streak, but we've yet to see him […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJ.D. Martinez To Return Against Blue Jays On Monday
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) will be back in action after a four-game absence on Monday when the team takes on the Toronto Blue Jays. He'll be slotting in at designated hitter and batting fifth in the game. Martinez has been dealing with left groin tightness. The injury first flared up last Wednesday. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoSteven Kwan Being Held Out On Monday
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Richie Palacios is getting the start in left field and batting ninth in the game. Kwan exited Sunday's game against the New York Yankees due to right hamstring tightness. The team is currently considering him […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBam Adebayo Goes For 14 And Eight In Game 4 Win
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo helped the team lock up a 110-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, giving the team a 3-1 lead in the series. He shot 6-for-11 from the floor and 2-for-3 from the line and scored 14 points while also adding eight rebounds and an assist. The 24-year-old has been […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoClint Capela Manages Just One Bucket In His Return
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) made his series debut in Game 4 against the Miami Heat on Sunday. He played a total of 21 minutes in the game and tied for the team-lead in rebounds with seven, but he didn't make many other contributions to the game. He shot just 1-for-4 from the field […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTrae Young Scores Just Nine Points On Sunday
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young had a rough outing in the team's 110-86 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 4 on Sunday. He shot just 3-for-11 from the field, scoring nine points and committing five turnovers. He had five assists and one rebound in the game. 10 of his 11 field goal attempts […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDe'Andre Hunter Scores 24 Points In Game 4 Loss
Atlanta Hawks small forward De'Andre Hunter had a strong game in a losing effort against the Miami Heat in Game 4. He shot 9-for-13 from the field in the game, connecting on four of his six three-point attempts. He racked up a team-high 24 points to go along with three rebounds and one assist. Hunter […]
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