Lance Lynn Tosses Six Scoreless Innings On Saturday

Chicago White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn allowed three hits and a walk while striking out six in six scoreless innings in Saturday's 5-4 win against the Cleveland Guardians. He did not factor into the decision. The 35-year-old threw 87 pitches, landing 59 for strikes. He bounced back on Saturday after surrendering six runs, including three […]

Garrett Cooper Injures Wrist In Pinch-Hit Appearance

Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (wrist) was hit by a pitch in the wrist in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He entered the game as a pinch hitter for Luke Williams in the eighth inning and was forced to exit after being hit by a pitch. It was the exact spot of the […]

Brian Anderson Injures Shoulder In Saturday's Loss

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) injured his left shoulder when he dove for a single in the sixth inning of Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before exiting and was replaced by JJ Bleday. The 29-year-old is scheduled for an MRI. The same shoulder caused Anderson […]

Guardians Sign First-Round Pick Chase DeLauter

The Cleveland Guardians signed first-round pick outfielder Chase DeLauter on Saturday. He was the 16th overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft. The 20-year-old smashed 15 home runs in 66 games across three years at James Madison. At 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, he was considered one of the best bats in the draft and runs well […]

Corbin Martin Will Start Sunday Against Washington

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Martin will start Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Dallas Keuchel was designated for assignment on Wednesday, opening a spot in Arizona's rotation. The 26-year-old pitched out of the bullpen earlier in the season, posting a 4.40 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and a 14: 6 K: BB across 14 1/3 innings. He […]

Max Meyer Exits Saturday's Start With Elbow Discomfort

Miami Marlins pitcher Max Meyer (elbow) left Saturday's start versus the Pittsburgh Pirates with right elbow discomfort. He allowed a walk while striking out one across 2/3 inning before exiting. The 23-year-old was sidelined earlier in the year with ulnar nerve irritation in his right elbow. He is considered day-to-day and will undergo further evaluation […]

Julio Rodriguez Classifies Wrist Injury As "Just Soreness"

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) classified his wrist injury as "just soreness." He was a late scratch on Friday with left-wrist soreness and remained out of the lineup. Rodriguez is considered day-to-day. The rookie phenom will try to play Sunday for the series finale against the Houston Astros. He has been fantastic this season, […]

Michael Pineda Leaves Saturday's Start With Triceps Tightness

Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Pineda (triceps) left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins with right triceps tightness during the fourth inning. He allowed two runs on four hits while striking out three over three innings before leaving. The 33-year-old was removed in the third inning after aggravating a triceps injury. He owns a 5.27 ERA, […]

Adam Duvall Leaves Early With Wrist Soreness

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) exited Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning with left wrist soreness. He went 0-for-1 before leaving. The 33-year-old is considered day-to-day and will go under further evaluation after the game. Duvall is slashing .213/.276/.401 with 12 home runs, 36 RBI, and 39 runs across […]

Evan Longoria Exits Saturday's Game Early

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) left Saturday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers early in the fourth inning with an apparent hamstring injury. He grabbed his hamstring while trying to beat a double-play ball in the top of the fourth inning. The 36-year-old went 0-for-2 before leaving. He is considered day-to-day and […]

Steven Matz Exits Saturday's Start Early

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz (ankle) exited Saturday's start against the Cincinnati Reds early after he rolled his right ankle during the sixth inning. He rolled his ankle while trying to field a ball at first base. The 31-year-old made his first start Saturday for the first time since being placed on the injured […]

Brandon Crawford Begins Light Activity Thursday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) will throw and do some light activity Thursday. Last Saturday, he was placed on the 10-day injured list due to right knee inflammation. The 35-year-old got a cortisone shot in his left knee on Sunday and planned to do some light baseball activity since landing on the injured […]

Tarik Skubal Strikes Out Nine In Thursday's Win

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (7-8) allowed one unearned run on two hits and two walks while striking out nine across six innings in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. He picked up his seventh win of the season. The southpaw threw 92 pitches, landing 63 for strikes. The 25-year-old has struck out at […]

Brusdar Graterol Won't Return When First Eligible

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) will not return from the injured list when first eligible on Tuesday. He didn't play catch over the All-Star break but is pain-free. The 23-year-old was placed on the injured list last Thursday with right shoulder inflammation. He's pitched well as the Dodgers' primary setup man, racking up […]

Tommy La Stella Set For Rehab Assignment On Friday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (illness) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Sacramento. He was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on July 8 and will ramp up his activity in the minors before returning to the big leagues. The 33-year-old is slashing .241/.281/.375 with two home runs, 11 RBI, […]

Jacob deGrom Strikes Out 10 In Simulated Game

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom (shoulder) threw 60 pitches across four innings during a simulated game on Thursday. The right-hander looked incredible on Thursday and struck out 10 of the 13 batters he faced. According to one Mets source, "he looks like Jake." The 34-year-old reportedly is "feeling good after the outing." As for […]

Chris Taylor Takes Swings And Fields Grounders

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (foot) hasn't resumed running, but he is taking swings, fielding grounders and throwing. He was placed on the injured list after suffering a small fracture in his left foot on July 4. The 31-year-old's return from the IL is to be determined, and the Dodgers should have more of […]

Paul DeJong Named International League Player Of The Week

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong was named the International League Player of the Week on Tuesday. He led all International League hitters with three home runs, 11 RBI, and seven runs scored while posting a 1.273 OPS across six games. The Cardinals optioned DeJong to Triple-A Memphis on May 10. Since being demoted, the […]

Nick Pivetta Surrenders Seven Runs In Saturday's Loss

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta (8-7) allowed seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over 4 1/3 innings in Saturday's 14-1 loss to the New York Yankees. He picked up his seventh loss of the season. The right-hander struggled right out of the gate, yielding four runs in the […]

Chris Archer Will Start Sunday Vs. The White Sox

Minnesota Twins pitcher Chris Archer (hip) will return from the injured list to start Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. He was placed on the 15-day injured list with hip tightness retroactive to July 2. The 33-year-old owns a 2-3 record along with a 3.08 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and a 47:30 K: BB across 61 […]

Adley Rutschman Homers In Saturday's Win

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman went 1-for-1 with a solo homer run and a sacrifice fly in Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He didn't start Saturday's game but entered the contest in the eighth inning as a pinch hitter. The top prospect smashed a solo shot to right field to tie […]

Matt Carpenter Homers Twice, Drives In Seven Runs

New York Yankees infielder Matt Carpenter went 2-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, three total runs, and seven total RBI in Saturday's 14-1 rout over the Boston Red Sox. He belted a three-run shot in the first inning to give the Yankees the lead. The veteran followed up with another three-run shot in the […]

Aaron Judge Crushes Two Homers In Saturday's Win

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 3-for-3 with a pair of home runs, a walk, three total runs, and three total RBI in a 14-1 victory against Boston on Saturday. He belted a solo homer in the fifth inning and a two-run shot in the sixth frame. The 30-year-old has homered three times over […]

Mike Trout Misses Fourth Consecutive Game

Los Angeles outfielder Mike Trout (back) was a late scratch from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was expected to return from a three-game absence on Saturday, but his back reportedly didn't feel right during pregame warmups. The 30-year-old missed his fourth straight contest with upper back spasms. The Angels are off Sunday; […]

Ian Happ Ejected From Saturday's Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was ejected from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Mets for arguing balls and strikes. He went 0-for-7 during Saturday's doubleheader. Happ was replaced in the game by Christopher Morel. The 27-year-old is slashing .274/.365/.446 with nine home runs, 41 RBI, 40 runs, and six stolen bases […]

Justin Verlander Fans 10 In Saturday's Win

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander (12-3) allowed six hits while striking out 10 across six scoreless innings in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. He returned on Saturday after being away from the team since July 7 due to a family issue. The 39-year-old cruised through six scoreless innings to earn his 12th win […]

Felix Bautista Dealing With Upper Body Soreness

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Felix Bautista was unavailable for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay due to upper-body soreness. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde didn't provide any more specifics about his injury. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day. He has racked up 12 holds, a 1.72 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 44:14 K: BB across 36 2/3 innings in 2022. […]

Yandy Diaz "Should Be Ok" After HBP

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz was hit by a pitch during the ninth inning of Saturday's win over the Baltimore Orioles. According to manager Kevin Cash, Diaz "should be Ok" after getting hit in the forearm by a pitch. The 30-year-old went 0-for-4 before exiting Saturday's game. He is considered day-to-day. Diaz is slashing […]

Jared Walsh Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles first baseman Jared Walsh is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will take a seat after hitting 0.59 (1-for-17) over his last five games. The 28-year-old has struggled in July, slashing 0.75/.119/.075 with an RBI in 12 games. Overall, Walsh is slashing .236/.280/.412 with 13 home […]

Carlos Rodon Dealing With Finger Issues

San Francisco Giants pitcher Carlos Rodon (finger) has a blood blister and a split nail. The southpaw allowed one run on eight hits and three walks while striking out seven across five innings in last Thursday's start against the Milwaukee Brewers. He won't pitch in the All-Star game due to his minor finger injuries. The […]