Rowdy Tellez Starting At First Base Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/designated hitter Rowdy Tellez is getting the start at first base Monday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon. Monday marks the slugger's first start at first base since back on July 4 before injuring his finger, an ailment that cost him roughly six weeks of action. All three of Tellez's […]

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Stephen Strasburg Set To Retire

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is planning to retire as he was unable to avoid complications related to thoracic outlet syndrome that has largely kept him off the mound in recent seasons. The 35-year-old has made just eight starts since 2020, the season that followed a World Series championship and World Series MVP honors. Strasburg […]

Jesse Scholtens Looking To Bounce Back Thursday Versus Athletics

Chicago White Sox pitcher Jesse Scholtens is looking to bounce back Thursday when he takes on the Oakland A's at home. The right-hander endured a tough outing his last time out versus the Rockies as he allowed five earned runs while walking five batters in just three innings of work at Coors Field. Despite the […]

Justin Steele Aiming To Maintain Consistency Thursday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele will look to keep his remarkable consistency in order Thursday when he takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road. The left-hander has been a model of consistency this season as he's allowed three earned runs or fewer in 12 straight starts while he's also done so in 21 of […]

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Tyler Stephenson Sitting In Game 1 Of Wednesday's Doubleheader

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Los Angeles Angels and superstar Shohei Ohtani. The 27-year-old went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Tuesday night, adding to a tough season at the plate. Stephenson is hitting .242 with nine home runs and a .681 […]

Paul DeJong Making Giants Debut Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Paul DeJong will make his team debut Wednesday out of the nine-hole versus Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Michael Lorenzen. The Giants signed the veteran to a major league deal on Tuesday after he was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays as the club needed help up the middle with shortstop […]

Brandon Marsh Re-Enters Starting Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is back in the starting lineup Wednesday afternoon versus the visiting San Francisco Giants. Marsh didn't start Tuesday night's contest with the Giants but played a key role in his club's 4-3 win, notching a key pinch-hit single before scoring the game-winning run in walk-off fashion. The 25-year-old came out […]

Spencer Turnbull Activated, Optioned To Triple-A

Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull (neck) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and subsequently optioned to Triple-A Toledo. The right-hander missed the entirety of the 2022 season following May 2021 Tommy John surgery and made just seven starts with the Tigers in 2023 before hitting the shelf. Those seven outings did not go […]

Carter Kieboom Making First MLB Appearance Since 2021 Tuesday

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom is set to make his first MLB appearance since 2021 Tuesday night when the club takes on the New York Yankees and left-hander Carlos Rodon. The former top prospect missed all of the 2022 season due to Tommy John surgery while a shoulder impingement kept him out of action […]

Sean Murphy Heading To The Bench Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's contest versus the New York Mets and right-hander Tylor Megill. The all-world catcher had a monster first half for the Braves after an off-season trade from the Oakland A's but has fallen on hard times at the plate since the All-Star […]

Riley Greene Getting Rare Breather Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's contest against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Drew Smyly. The Tigers are stacking right-handed bats against the veteran southpaw on Tuesday, which affords them an opportunity to get their prized youngster off his feet, at least to start the contest. The […]

Bobby Miller Aiming To Stay Hot Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller will look to stay on a roll Tuesday night when he takes the ball for a road start against the Cleveland Guardians. The 24-year-old has tossed 15 2/3 innings of two-run ball over his last three starts and hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in each of his […]

Oscar Mercado Opts Out Of Minors Deal With Padres

San Diego Padres outfielder Oscar Mercado has opted out of his minor-league deal with the club and is now a free agent eligible to sign with any club. The 28-year-old enjoyed a fairly promising debut season as a 24-year-old with Cleveland in the 2019 season, hitting 15 homers and swiping 15 bases across 115 games. […]

Corbin Carroll Sitting Versus Lefty Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is not in the starting lineup Monday night versus the Texas Rangers and left-hander Jordan Montgomery. It was a rare day off for the D-backs on Sunday but Carroll went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Padres in San Diego. It's been […]

Adolis Garcia Re-Enters Starting Lineup Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia is back in the starting lineup Monday night versus the D-backs and left-hander Joe Mantiply. Garcia didn't appear in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the visiting Milwaukee Brewers but will return to hit cleanup in Arizona on Monday. The 30-year-old is in the midst of a career year, hitting .253 with […]

Nelson Velazquez Sitting On Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Nelson Velazquez is not in Monday's starting lineup against the Oakland A's and right-hander Paul Blackburn. Acquired from the Chicago Cubs as part of a trade that sent reliever Jose Cuas to the Windy City, Velazquez has seen solid playing time with the Royals since being brought up on Aug. 10. […]

Esteury Ruiz Returning On Monday

Oakland A's outfielder Esteury Ruiz is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener versus the Kansas City Royals. The 24-year-old didn't start Sunday's series finale against the Orioles but grounded out in a lone pinch-hitting appearance in the seventh inning. It's been a tough rookie campaign for the speedster at the plate. Ruiz […]

Oswald Peraza, Everson Pereira Promoted By Yankees

The New York Yankees recalled a pair of prospects on Monday as infielder Oswald Peraza and outfielder Everson Pereira will join the club for Tuesday's series opener versus the Baltimore Orioles. Peraza, 23, has appeared in 19 games with the Yankees this season, hitting .173 with four stolen bases and a .520 OPS across 64 […]

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Adam Wainwright Looking To Shake Off Back-To-Back Disasters Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright will be in search of much-improved results on Thursday night when he takes the ball at home against the New York Mets. The 41-year-old was absolutely tattooed over his last two starts, allowing 15 earned runs on 18 hits across just four innings pitched in that time. The back-to-back […]

Zac Gallen Looks To Dominate The Padres Again Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen will look to dominate the Padres for the second consecutive start Thursday night in San Diego. The right-hander tossed six scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and a walk against eight strikeouts in a winning effort against the Padres his last time out. In fact, he has now tossed […]

Lance Lynn Seeks To Continue Dominance With Dodgers Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Lance Lynn will look to stay hot as he takes on the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night. The veteran has allowed just four earned runs while striking out 22 against four walks across three starts and 18 innings of work with the Dodgers after being acquired prior to the Aug.1 […]

Tarik Skubal Looking To Stifle Rival Guardians Thursday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal will look to silence the American League Central rival Cleveland Guardians in a road start Thursday night. The left-hander, who underwent flexor-tendon surgery last summer, has made just seven starts this season while working to a 4.18 ERA in that time. However, a look under the hood reveals Skubal also […]

CJ Abrams Getting A Breather Versus Lefty Thursday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams is not in Thursday afternoon's starting lineup versus Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale. The lefty-swinging infielder got the start against another lefty in Boston's James Paxton on Wednesday but went hitless with a stolen base and a strikeout in four trips to the plate. The 22-year-old has dealt with […]

Alex Verdugo Sitting Versus Lefty Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the starting lineup Thursday afternoon versus Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. While it's not a surprise to see the lefty-swinging outfielder taking a seat against a southpaw, Verdugo did start against a left-handed MacKenzie Gore on Wednesday and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in his […]

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Jordan Lyles Rocked For Four Home Runs Tuesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Jordan Lyles struggled on Tuesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners, surrendering six earned runs on the back of four home runs in five innings of work. The veteran allowed nine total hits and one walk against three strikeouts in five innings, however, his offense took him off the hook for the […]

Alex Faedo Sharp In Five Scoreless Frames Tuesday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Faedo was on his game Tuesday night in Minnesota where he tossed five scoreless innings while allowing just one hit, one walk, and one hit-by-pitch against six strikeouts on the night. However, despite the excellent effort, Faedo was left with a no-decision as a five-run sixth inning propelled the Twins to […]