Ke'Bryan Hayes Reinstated From The Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) from the injured list Thursday. Roansy Contreras was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Hayes had been out since June 28 with lower back stiffness. The 26-year-old is batting leadoff against Dodgers southpaw Julio Urias in Thursday's game. He is slashing .254/.290/.397 with five […]

Brett Baty Dealing With Hamstring Soreness

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (hamstring) missed Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks due to hamstring soreness. According to Mets manager Buck Showalter, Baty might be available off the bench. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return to the lineup is Friday against the Padres. Baty is slashing .250/.319/.363 with five […]

Kenley Jansen Notches Save No. 17

Boston Red Sox right-hander Kenley Jansen allowed one run on three hits while striking out three across 1 1/3 innings to earn the save in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Blue Jays. He entered the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 35-year-old struck out Cavan Biggio to end the inning. With two outs, […]

Jack Suwinski Homers, Drives In Four

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 11-8 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He kickstarted things with a two-run single in the sixth inning to put the Pirates on the scoreboard. Suwinski later took Clayton Andrews deep in the eighth inning to cut the Brewers lead […]

Ross Stripling Will Start Sunday Versus The Mets

San Francisco Giants right-hander Ross Stripling will start Sunday's game against the New York Mets. The 33-year-old was activated from the injured list on June 25. He will make his first on Sunday for the first time since May 7. He owns a 6.88 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and a 29: 10 K: BB across 35 […]

Brendan Rodgers Takes Part In Batting Practice

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) took part in batting practice Saturday. In spring training, he had surgery to fix the labrum in his non-throwing shoulder. The 26-year-old began some baseball activities in mid-June and is on target to return from the injured list in August. He slashed .266/.325/.408 with 13 home runs, 63 […]

MacKenzie Gore Dealing With A Blister

Washington Nationals right-hander MacKenzie Gore (finger) exited Saturday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies with a blister on his left middle finger. He allowed seven runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three across 2 2/3 innings before exiting. The 24-year-old is considered day-to-day and is questionable for his next scheduled start on […]

Carlos Rodon Sharp In Rehab Outing

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) allowed one hit while striking out eight over 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a rehab start with High-A Hudson Valley on Saturday. He threw 58 pitches, landing 38 pitches for strikes. The 30-year-old made his final rehab appearance and will make his Yankees debut on July 7 against […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Reese Olson's Knee

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (knee) underwent x-rays on his injured knee, and the results were negative. Olson took a comebacker off his leg with two outs in the second inning. He allowed a run on three hits while walking one and striking out two in just 1 2/3 innings before exiting. The 23-year-old is […]

Patrick Sandoval Shelled For Seven Runs In Thursday's Loss

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval (4-7) allowed seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out eight over five innings in Thursday's 9-7 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Sandoval cruised through the first two frames before unraveling in the third inning. The 26-year-old was shelled for six runs in the third […]

Spencer Torkelson Homers Twice In Thursday's Win

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-3 with two walks, two home runs, and four RBI in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Texas Rangers. He took Cody Bradford deep in the fifth inning and later bashed his second homer off John King during the eighth inning in Thursday's win. The 23-year-old had his first-multi-homer […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Solid In Thursday's Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (finger) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out four across 4 1/3 innings in Thursday's rehab outing with Triple-A Toledo. The 30-year-old threw 58 pitches, landing 41 for strikes. He is expected to make another rehab start in the minors before being activated from the injured list. Rodriguez […]

Yonathan Daza Will Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder next week. He injured his shoulder during an at-bat in last Sunday's game with Triple-A Albuquerque. The 29-year-old has had the same injury to his left shoulder twice before. He will undergo the same surgery teammate Brendan Rodgers had […]

Max Muncy Could Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) will take live at-bats on Sunday and is expected to be activated from the injured list Tuesday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list in June due to a low-grade hamstring strain. "For me right now, I feel confident saying that Tuesday, Muncy will be activated, said […]

Jose De Leon Dealing With Elbow Soreness

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose De Leon (elbow) picked up an elbow injury while warming up during Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He immediately left the mound and was pulled from warm ups due to elbow soreness. The severity of De Leon's injury is unknown, and he is considered day-to-day. De Leon owned a 4.67 […]

Camilo Doval Collects Save No. 22

San Francisco Giants reliever Camilo Doval allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one to earn the save during Saturday's 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old entered Saturday's game to protect a two-run lead. He allowed a one-out walk to Ketel Marte and surrendered a single to Christian […]

James Paxton Believes He'll Make Next Start

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (knee) believes he'll be able to make his next scheduled start next Thursday on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 34-year-old was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox due to right knee soreness. Paxton has been terrific this season, posting a […]

Andres Munoz Pulled From Saturday's Game After Feeling Light-Headed

Seattle Mariners reliever Andres Munoz (head) was removed from Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after feeling light-headed. According to Mariners manager Scott Servais, Munoz was checked out by the team doctors and thinks he'll be fine. He allowed one hit while striking out one across 2/3 of an inning before exiting. The 24-year-old is […]

Byron Buxton Exits Early With Back Spasms

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back) exited early from Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers due to back spasms. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before leaving. The severity of Buxton's injury is unclear, and he is considered day-to-day. Willi Castro replaced Buxton in Saturday's game. The 29-year-old has struggled this season, slashing .207/.305/.442 with […]

A.J. Puk Notches Save No. 10

Miami Marlins relief pitcher A.J. Puk struck out one over a scoreless inning during Thursday's 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He entered Thursday's game in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 28-year-old needed 19 pitches to make quick work of the Pirates to earn his 10th save of the year. He […]

Scott Barlow Secures Ninth Save

Kansas City Royals reliever Scott Barlow allowed one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 30-year-old retired three of four batters he faced to notch his ninth save of […]

X-Rays Negative On Luke Raley's Hand

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley (hand) was diagnosed with a sore right hand after Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. After Thursday's contest, he underwent x-rays on his hand, and the results returned negative. The 28-year-old went 1-for-3 with a run scored. Raley's hand is still sore and will undergo further imaging. He […]

Scott McGough Notches Fifth Save

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Scott McGough struck out one over two-thirds of an inning to earn the save in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals. The Nationals added two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning off Joe Mantiply to cut Arizona's lead down to two. The Diamondbacks turned to McGough to close out […]

Tylor Megill Optioned To Triple-A Syracuse

The New York Mets optioned right-hander Tylor Megill to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday. The 27-year-old struggled in June, posting a 6.75 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, and 15:12 K: BB across 17 1/3 innings over his previous four starts in June. He was scheduled to face the Brewers on Tuesday, but the Mets have yet to announce […]

Shane McClanahan Dealing With Back Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (back) was removed from Thursday's game against the Kansas Royals with mid-back tightness. The 26-year-old was pulled in the fourth inning after a visit from the trainers. He allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three across 3 2/3 innings before exiting. The severity […]

Jesse Scholtens Notches First Save

Chicago White Sox Jesse Scholtens struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners. He entered the game in the 10th inning to protect a one-run lead. The 29-year-old tossed a perfect frame to notch his first save of the year. He was recently recalled […]

Edward Cabrera Lands On The Injured List

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement. The 25-year-old will miss at least the next two weeks, and it's unclear if he will require longer than the 15-day minimum. He owns a (5-5) record with a 4.70 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and an 84: 41 […]

Sean Murphy Undergoing MRI On Right Hamstring

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) will undergo an MRI after Saturday's win over the Colorado Rockies on his right hamstring. According to Braves manager Brian Snitker, Murphy is getting an MRI at a local hospital, and the Braves should know the severity of his injury Saturday night. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day. He is […]

Wilmer Flores Heading To The Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (foot) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a foot contusion. The Giants recalled Tristan Beck in a corresponding move. Flores will miss at least the next 10 days. The 31-year-old slashed .258/.324/.452 with seven home runs, 23 RBI, and 20 runs across 173 plate appearances. The […]

Tim Anderson Dealing With Sore Shoulder

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (shoulder) exited during the fourth inning of Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners with shoulder soreness. He went 0-for-1 with a walk before leaving. According to White Sox manager Pedro Grifol, Anderson could return Sunday. "Tim, his shoulder got a little sore, I think he did it pregame out […]