Luisangel Acuna Heads To The Mets As Part Of Scherzer Deal

The Texas Rangers traded shortstop prospect Luisangel Acuna to the New York Mets as of the blockbuster deal to acquire ace Max Scherzer. Acuna is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. According to MLB Pipeline, Acuna is MLB's No. 44 prospect. The 21-year-old is slashing .323/.384/.472 with eight home runs […]

Cardinals Not Trading Nolan Arenado

According to St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak, star third baseman Nolan Arenado will not be traded. "I have stated we are not trading him, have not asked him to waive his no-trade clause," said Mozeliak. "So, at this time, we are working on building for future success." With the Cardinals selling, there were […]

Max Scherzer Officially Heading To The Rangers

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for prospect Luisangel Acuna on Saturday. The 39-year-old will waive his full no-trade clause so the deal goes through. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Scherzer exercised his player option (43.33 million) for the 2024 season, and he will be a […]

Zach Logue Optioned To Triple-A Toledo Thursday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Zach Logue was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. He allowed three runs on six hits while striking out five across four innings in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels. He has been shelled for nine runs over his previous two outings. The 27-year-old owns a 7.36 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, […]

Taylor Ward Launches Two Home Runs Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward went 2-for-8 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs, and a walk during both games of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Ward blasted a two-run shot and a solo homer in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader off southpaw Zach Logue. The 29-year-old is up to 14 home […]

Willson Contreras Considered Day-To-Day

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (head) is considered day-to-day after exiting Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs early with a scalp laceration. Cubs outfielder Ian Happ's backswing hit Contreras in the back of the head during the first inning, and he was immediately removed from Thursday's contest. The 31-year-old was replaced in the game […]

Touki Toussaint Will Start Friday Versus Cleveland

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Touki Toussaint is set to start Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The White Sox recently dealt right-hander Lucas Giolito to the Angels on Wednesday. Friday would have initially been Giolito's return to the rotation. Toussaint owns a 4.06 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 25: 22 K: BB across 31 […]

Brian Anderson Expected To Return In August

Milwaukee Brewers' third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson (back) isn't expected to return from the injured list until early-to-mid August. He has been sidelined since July 16 after suffering a lower-back strain. The 30-year-old took grounders and hit in the cage earlier in the week. Anderson is slashing .229/.317/.373 with nine homers and 38 RBI over 383 […]

Miles Mikolas Ejected From Thursday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas was ejected from Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He threw at Cubs outfielder Ian Happ after Happ hit catcher Willson Contreras in the head with a backswing. Mikolas beaned Happ during the next pitch and was ultimately tossed from the game. The 34-year-old threw 14 pitches, allowing one […]

Michael Lorenzen Tosses Seven Scoreless Frames In Thursday's Win

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen (5-6) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out three across seven scoreless innings during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. He picked up his fifth win of the season. The 31-year-old was efficient in Thursday's win, landing 59 of 89 pitches for strikes. Lorenzen hasn't allowed […]

Josh Donaldson Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) was transferred Thursday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. The 37-year-old was diagnosed with a high-grade right calf strain. He is slashing .142/.225/.434 with 10 home runs, 15 RBI, and 13 games over 34 games in 2023. Donaldson is eligible to return in […]

Jason Foley Notches Save No. 4

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jason Foley allowed one hit over a scoreless inning to pick up the save during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. Detroit's primary closer, Alex Lange, had pitched the previous two games. The Tigers called on Foley in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. He worked around a […]

Francisco Mejia Exits Early With Knee Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (knee) exited Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with left knee discomfort. He went 1-for-2 with an RBI before leaving Thursday's contest during the seventh inning. The severity of Mejia's injury is unknown, and he is considered day-to-day. The Rays will provide an update after the game. Mejia is […]

Ryan Noda Expected To Miss Three Weeks

Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda (jaw) is expected to be out for three weeks due to a fractured jaw. The 27-year-old suffered the injury after taking a ball to the face during pregame batting practice on Tuesday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list and will return to action in mid-August. Noda is […]

Max Fried Efficient In Saturday's Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out three over three scoreless innings in Saturday's rehab start with High-A Rome. The 29-year-old threw 30 pitches, landing 23 for strikes. He has been sidelined since early May with a left forearm strain. The southpaw is on track to return […]

Yordan Alvarez Works Out, Not Ready For Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (oblique, illness) worked out in Houston Saturday and is feeling better. According to Astros manager Dusty Baker, it's unclear when Alvarez will begin a rehab assignment. The 26-year-old was set to start a rehab assignment on Friday but was delayed due to an illness. He has been sidelined since early […]

Aroldis Chapman Notches First Save As A Texas Ranger

Texas Rangers left-hander Aroldis Chapman allowed one hit while striking out two across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. The 35-year-old entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. He needed just 12 pitches to close out the Guardians to collect his first save as […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Removed From Saturday's Game

San Diego Padres star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was pulled from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Phillies with an apparent injury. He appeared to come up slightly gimpy after chasing a double in the third inning. The 24-year-old stayed in the game but was replaced in the sixth inning by Brandon Dixon. He […]

Eddie Rosario Exits Early With Hamstring Tightness

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (hamstring) was removed from Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox with right hamstring tightness. He tweaked his hamstring while tracking down a double during the fifth inning. The 31-year-old was replaced by Kevin Pillar in the sixth inning. Rosario went 1-for-2 with a solo home run before exiting. He […]

Cedric Mullins Exits Early With Quad Tightness

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (quad) was removed from Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins in the second inning due to right quad tightness. He experienced tightness in his quad after running from first to third base on a ball. The 28-year-old went 1-for-1 with an RBI before exiting. Colton Cowser replaced him during Saturday's […]

Ben Lively Will Start Sunday Versus The Brewers

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Ben Lively (pectoral) will start Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He is expected to be reinstated from the injured list before Sunday's start against the Milwaukee Brewers and will go without a rehab assignment. The 31-year-old owns a (4-4) record with a 4.11 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and a 45: 13 K: […]

Jo Adell Exits Saturday's Game Early

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (undisclosed) exited Saturday's game against the Dodgers after his at-bat in the first inning. He felt discomfort during his only plate appearances and was pulled from Saturday's game. He went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. The Angels did not announce why Adell was removed from the game. He is considered […]

Brandon Crawford Exits Early With Hamstring Tightness

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) exited Saturday's game against the Rockies with left hamstring tightness. He sustained the injury while running to first base during the sixth inning. The 36-year-old went 0-for-3 before leaving. According to Giants manager Gabe Kapler, the injury doesn't appear to be severe, and Crawford will likely be held […]

Brandon Drury Dealing With Shoulder Inflammation

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) underwent an MRI on his injured shoulder, which showed nothing but inflammation. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since June 30 and was placed on the 10-day injured list last Sunday. He received a cortisone shot and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break. Drury will look to begin […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Bryce Harper

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) underwent x-rays on his injured elbow after Saturday's contest against the Marlins, which returned negative. The 30-year-old was pulled from Saturday's game after being hit by a pitch. Harper got hit in the same elbow that he underwent Tommy John surgery during the offseason. According to Phillies manager Rob […]

Ha-Seong Kim Not In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (toe) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. The 27-year-old jammed his toe during Friday's loss versus the Mets and is considered day-to-day. The toe injury came at the wrong time for Kim, who was starting to heat up at the plate. He had […]

Alexis Diaz Picks Up Save No. 25

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Alexis Diaz allowed one run on one hit while striking out a batter to earn the save during Thursday's 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals. He entered the game in the 10th inning to protect a two-run lead. The 26-year-old yielded an RBI single to Lance Thomas but got Keibert Ruiz to […]

Jordan Hicks Bounces Back, Notches Save No. 6

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jordan Hicks struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Miami Marlins. He entered the ninth to protect a one-run lead. The 26-year-old blew the save in his previous appearance, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk over […]

Roansy Contreras Optioned To Triple-A Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Contreras struggled this season, posting a (3-7) record with a 6.59 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and a 55:32 K:32 over 68 1/3 innings in 2023. The 23-year-old lost his spot […]

Andrew McCutchen Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen is not in Thursday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is resting Thursday and will sit for the second time in four games. The 36-year-old is hitting .136 (3-for-22) over his previous five games. McCutchen is slashing .268/.383/.425 with 10 home runs, 28 RBI, 38 runs, and nine stolen […]