Zach McKinstry Sitting Versus Southpaw

Detroit Tigers utility player Zach McKinstry is not in the starting lineup Monday when the club takes on the Texas Rangers and left-hander Andrew Heaney. Typically the Tigers' leadoff man against right-handed pitching, McKinstry will sit against the southpaw as he's hitting just .143 without an extra-base hit across 13 plate appearances versus lefties this […]

DJ LeMahieu Re-Enters Starting Lineup Thursday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is back in the starting lineup Thursday night against Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo. It's the first appearance for LeMahieu over the last four days and just the second since June 14, although no particular injury has been reported. Yankees skipper Aaron Boone recently said the veteran was just […]

MJ Melendez Returns To The Starting Lineup Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielder/catcher MJ Melendez is back in the starting lineup Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Shane McClanahan. The 24-year-old got the afternoon off against another left-hander in the Tigers' Matthew Boyd on Wednesday and has a tough task ahead of him Thursday against one of the very best southpaws in […]

Nick Pratto Hits The Pine Thursday

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Nick Pratto is out of the starting lineup Thursday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. With Vinnie Pasquantino out for the season, Pratto has, and will continue to, see plenty of playing time at first base but understandably hits the bench against a left-hander in the Rays' Shane McClanahan on Thursday […]

Wander Franco Getting A Breather Amidst Slump

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is getting a day off on Thursday as he looks to recharge his batteries amidst some struggles at the plate of late. The 22-year-old has collected just one hit -- a single -- across his last four games while he went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Wednesday's series finale […]

Jon Berti Back In The Starting Lineup Thursday

Miami Marlins utility player Jon Berti is back in the starting lineup Thursday night versus the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller. The 33-year-old got the night off on Wednesday in the series finale against the Blue Jays but has otherwise seen solid playing time this season. The speedy Berti is hitting a healthy .274 […]

Luis Matos Moves Up To Second In Batting Order Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos is being moved up to the two-hole in a matchup against Padres left-hander Blake Snell on Thursday. Matos debuted out of the two-spot on June 14 but has since hit no higher than fifth in his six ensuing starts. The 21-year-old has more than held his own through his […]

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Paul Blackburn Looking To Maintain Consistency Wednesday

Oakland A's pitcher Paul Blackburn will look to keep up his solid work in a small sample this season on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Guardians. The right-hander has made just four starts this season but has worked to a 3.48 ERA/3.84 SIERA along with a career-best 18.7% K-BB% across 20 2/3 innings of work. The […]

Sean Murphy Remains Out On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) remains out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Phillies as he deals with a hamstring injury. Murphy hasn't appeared since injuring his hamstring on Saturday against the Rockies while Travis d'Arnaud continues to see heavy reps behind the plate, hitting sixth on Wednesday against Phillies righty Aaron Nola. […]

Victor Robles Lands On The Injured List

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with back spasms in his lumbar spine. Fellow outfielder Derek Hill has had his contract selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move. It's been a resurgent season for the former top prospect at the plate as Robles is hitting .299 with […]

Derek Hill Making Season Debut Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Derek Hill is playing his first big-league game of the season Wednesday as he takes on the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas. A 2014 first-round pick of the Tigers, Hill has been unable to put it together at the MLB level with a .240 average alongside four homers, nine steals, […]

Jesus Sanchez Taking A Seat Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Sanchez was in the middle of Monday's 11-0 rout of the Blue Jays, collecting two doubles along with two runs and an RBI across five trips to the plate. However, it's not surprising to […]

Zack Short Moving Up To Leadoff Spot Tuesday

Detroit Tigers utility player Zack Short will move up to the leadoff spot Tuesday night when he takes on Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch. The Tigers are stacking right-handed bats on Tuesday with all nine of their starters swinging from the right side. Normally regarded as a glove-first player, Short has had a solid […]

Matt Beaty Making First Start As A Royal Tuesday

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Matt Beaty is in the starting lineup for the first time as a member of the club on Tuesday night against right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Detroit Tigers. Beaty had his contract purchased from Triple-A on Sunday and entered the game as a pinch-hitter, knocking a single in his lone […]

Gerrit Cole Looking To Maintain Consistency Tuesday

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole will look to remain consistent on Tuesday when he takes on the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium in New York. Cole has surrendered just four earned runs and three walks across his last three starts, all of which resulted in six innings of work. He has 19 strikeouts over […]

Spencer Strider Looking To Return To Form Tuesday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will look to get back on the right track on Tuesday when he takes the mound against the rival Philadelphia Phillies. Strider has been uncharacteristically touched up over his last two starts, combining to surrender 13 earned runs on the back of five home runs across nine innings in starts […]

Gavin Williams Set To Make MLB Debut Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Gavin Williams will be promoted for his MLB debut on Wednesday versus the Oakland A's. The 23-year-old has dominated in 12 starts between Double-A and Triple-A this season, tossing 60 1/3 innings of 2.39 ERA ball along with a hefty 81 strikeouts in that time. Williams' control took a turn for […]

Daniel Vogelbach Back In The Lineup Monday

New York Mets designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach will return to the starting lineup Monday night versus the Houston Astros and right-hander Hunter Brown. Vogelbach didn't start on Sunday but went hitless in a pinch-hitting appearance while he's been given some additional time off of late during some struggles at the plate. The 30-year-old is hitting […]

Ha-Seong Kim Returns on Monday

San Diego Padres second baseman Ha-Seong Kim is back in the starting lineup Monday night against the rival San Francisco Giants. Kim mostly got the afternoon off on Sunday, entering the game as a defensive replacement for fellow second baseman Rougned Odor but did not get a chance to make a trip to the plate. […]

Gary Sanchez Back Behind The Plate On Monday

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is back in the starting lineup on Monday, hitting sixth against the Giants' Ryan Walker. Sanchez didn't start Sunday's series finale with the Tampa Bay Rays but did enter the game as a pinch-hitter, only to strike out in his lone plate appearance on the afternoon. The former Yankee […]

Ketel Marte Re-Enters Starting Lineup Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) is back in the starting lineup Monday night against the Milwaukee Brewers. Marte has been in and out of the lineup of late due to a back issue, but following a day off on Sunday, he will return Monday evening to take on one of the game's best […]

Hunter Greene Lands On The Injured List

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right hip pain. The move is retroactive to Sunday while the club activated first baseman Joey Votto from the 60-day injured list on Monday as well. Finally, right-hander Kevin Herget was designated for assignment to make room for Votto on […]

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Alec Bohm Back In The Lineup Thursday Afternoon

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm will return to the starting lineup Thursday afternoon against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson. Bohm sat out Wednesday night's extra-innings win but will return to third base and hit sixth on Thursday afternoon. The 26-year-old enjoyed a strong month of April but has tailed off since. Bohm has hit […]

Joey Gallo On The Bench Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Tigers and left-hander Matthew Boyd. Gallo returned from the injured list on Tuesday and has gone 2-for-6 with a double, two walks, and an RBI over the last two days but will get a breather against the southpaw on Thursday. […]

Ketel Marte Returns To Starting Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) is back in the starting lineup Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Marte got the night off with a sore back Wednesday against left-hander Ranger Suarez, but he will get back at it Thursday afternoon against Phillies righty Aaron Nola. Marte is in the midst of a resurgent season, […]

Corbin Carroll Returns To Starting Lineup Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is back in the starting lineup Thursday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies. The NL Rookie of the Year front-runner got a well-earned breather on Wednesday night against a left-hander in the Phillies' Ranger Suarez but will re-enter the lineup to take on right-hander Aaron Nola Thursday afternoon. The 22-year-old has […]

J.T. Realmuto Sitting Out Thursday Afternoon

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is out of the starting lineup Thursday afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Understandably, the veteran is getting an afternoon breather following a night game on Wednesday. Realmuto had been enduring an underwhelming season in 2023 but has exploded over his last three games. Over his last 14 trips to the […]

Pete Fairbanks Activated From Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks has been activated from the injured list as he returns from a hip injury. Right-hander Ryan Thompson has been optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Fairbanks needed just one tune-up start with the team's Florida Complex League club, tossing one shutout inning while striking out two of […]