Aroldis Chapman Scheduled For Bullpen Session Saturday

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday. The southpaw has been sidelined since May 24 due to Achilles tendinitis. He's played catch but will throw off a mound for the first on Saturday since landing on the 10-day injured list. The 34-year-old owns a 3.86 ERA, 1.64 […]

Diego Castillo Strikes Out The Side, Earns Fourth Save

Seattle Mariners pitcher Diego Castillo struck out the side over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Houston Astros. He entered the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. The 28-year-old has now notched back-to-back saves over his last two appearances. He's been efficient as of late, tossing eighth […]

Luis Rengifo Placed On The Paternity List

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Luis Rengifo was placed on the paternity list Wednesday. He will step away from the team the next few days. The 25-year-old has started the last 19 games as the team's primary second baseman. He is slashing .233/.290/.337 with two home runs, seven RBI, 10 runs scored, and a stolen base […]

Max Muncy Could Return Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said there's a "good possibility" Wednesday is the last day of infielder Max Muncy's (elbow) rehab assignment. He could be activated from the 10-day injured list as early as possible Thursday. The 31-year-old began a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City last weekend and went 2-for-14 with […]

Brandon Crawford Scratched Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (quad) was a late scratch for Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies due to quad tightness. He initially started at shortstop and batted fifth in Wednesday's contest but was removed from the lineup. The 35-year-old was pulled from Tuesday's game due to quad tightness. Crawford is considered day-to-day. Fantasy […]

Orioles-Cubs Postponed Wednesday

Wednesday's game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed due to inclement weather. It was initially in a two-hour rain delay and eventually postponed. The game will be made up in mid-August, but an exact date hasn't been set. Jordan Lyles will start Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals, while Marcus […]

Nick Senzel Dealing With A Back Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (back) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to a lower-back strain. He was initially batting leadoff in Wednesday's lineup but was a late scratch. The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day. Senzel is slashing .228/.279/.289 with a home run, seven RBI, and two stolen bases over 122 plate […]

Pete Alonso Exits Tuesday's Game Early

New York Mets' first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) exited Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres after being hit in the right hand with a pitch. He was struck in the right hand on a check swing during his first plate appearance on Tuesday. The 27-year-old was replaced by J.D. Davis in the top of […]

Tylor Megill Will Return Friday Or Saturday Vs. Angels

According to New York Mets manager Buck Showalter, pitcher Tylor Megill (biceps) could start Friday or Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. He is expected to be reinstated from the injured list to pitch one of the two games. The 26-year-old returned to the Mets clubhouse and said his arm felt great. He threw 3 […]

Darin Ruf Reinstated From The Bereavement List

The San Francisco Giants reinstated first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf from the bereavement list on Tuesday. He was away from the team last week following his father's death, but returned to the team on Tuesday. Jason Vosler optioned to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Ruf isn't in the starting lineup but will be available off […]

Tarik Skubal Starts Tuesday's Game Vs. Pittsburgh After All

Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal started Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was initially a late scratch and would have his start pushed back to Wednesday due to inclement weather. The 25-year-old ended up making his start. Hopefully, fantasy managers left him in their starting lineups for season-long leagues after […]

Kolten Wong Exits Early With Calf Discomfort

Milwaukee Brewers' second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with calf right calf discomfort. He went 0-for-1 before exiting. Keston Hiura replaced the 31-year-old in the fourth inning. Wong continues to deal with a calf issue and missed a game last week after being hit by a pitch […]

Jesus Sanchez Exits Early With Back Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (back) exited Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals due to upper back tightness. The 24-year-old was pinch-hit for in the bottom of the second inning after experiencing tightness in his upper back. He played the field for the first two frames and was replaced by Bryan De La Cruz. The […]

Jose Berrios Strikes Out Career-High 13 Batters On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out 13 across seven innings in Saturday's 12-3 win over the Minnesota Twins. He picked up his fourth win of the season. The 28-year-old was efficient on Saturday, throwing 90 pitches and firing 58 for strikes. He bounced […]

Ryan Borucki Traded To The Mariners

The Seattle Mariners traded infielder Tyler Keenan to Toronto Blue Jays for pitcher Ryan Borucki. He was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Tuesday but ultimately was dealt to Seattle on Saturday. The 28-year-old owns a 9.95 ERA and 1.89 WHIP with eight strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in 2022. Mike Ford was […]

Eddie Rosario Takes BP On Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) has been hitting in the cage and throwing. He was placed on the 10-day injured list in late April after undergoing a laser procedure to correct blurred vision and swelling in his right retina. The 30-year-old regained full sight in his right eye two weeks ago. There is no […]

Max Scherzer Downplays Hand Injury

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer said that his rehab wouldn't be delayed after being bitten by one of his dogs on his right hand. He took one day off from throwing and could long toss the next day. "This will have no effect on my rehab, and this is literally a non-story," said Scherzer. […]

James McCann On Track To Return In Early July

According to New York Mets manager Buck Showalter, catcher James McCann (wrist) is about a month away from returning. He will begin taking dry swings within the next couple of days and is on track to return in about a month. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since May 11 with a fracture of the hamate […]

Willy Adames Expected To Return Tuesday Against The Phillies

The Milwaukee Brewers are expected to activate shortstop Willy Adames (ankle, quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He completed his rehab assignment and is to travel back to Milwaukee and rejoin the team Saturday. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since May 15th due to an ankle sprain. His return will push Luis Urias […]

Ryan Thompson Secures Third Save On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Thompson tossed a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 3-1 win over the Texas Rangers. He entered the ninth inning to protect a 3-1 lead. The 29-year-old needed just eight pitches to retire the side and earn this third save of the season. He owns a 6.50 ERA, […]

Sandy Alcantara Impressive In Thursday's Win

Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara (6-2) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight across seven innings in Thursday's 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. He threw 111 pitches, firing 73 for strikes. The 26-year-old escaped a first-inning jam but cruised through the rest of his start by tossing six scoreless innings […]

Austin Slater Takes BP, Won't Come Off IL On Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (wrist) took batting practice on Thursday but won't come off the injured list on the day he's eligible. The 29-year-old is progressing from a wrist injury but won't be activated ahead of the weekend series against the Miami Marlins. He is slashing .250/.388/.391 with two home runs, 11 RBI, […]

Tanner Scott Notches Second Save On Thursday

Miami Marlins pitcher Tanner Scott struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a 3-0 lead. The 27-year-old needed 14 pitches to retire the side and record his second save of the year. […]

Sam Hilliard Evaluated For A Concussion

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard was in concussion protocol after making a diving catch in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Miami Marlins. He missed Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader and was held out of Thursday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. The 28-year-old is day-to-day, and there's a possibility that he could land […]

Omar Narvaez Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed catcher Omar Narvaez on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday. Alex Hall was selected from Class-A Wisconsin in a corresponding move. It's unclear if Narvaez tested positive for the virus or was a close contact. The 30-year-old was initially out of Thursday's lineup and will now face a short-term absence. He is […]

Bryce Harper Could Return Friday Vs. The Angels

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (forearm) could return Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. He is scheduled to receive additional treatment Thursday, and the Phillies are hopeful the star outfielder can return on Friday. The 29-year-old was scratched from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants due to right forearm soreness. […]

Tarik Skubal Strikes Out Six In Wednesday's Win

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal allowed two hits and one walk while striking out six across seven scoreless innings in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Minnesota Twins. The southpaw picked up his fourth win of the season. He threw 103 pitches, landing 63 for strikes. The 25-year-old's breakout season continues, posting a 2.15 ERA, 0.95 […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Exits Wednesday's Start With Forearm Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (forearm) was removed from Wednesday's start against the Chicago White Sox with left forearm tightness. He allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits while striking out four over four innings before exiting. The 35-year-old spent time on the injured list earlier this season with forearm inflammation. The […]

Chris Sale Throws 25-Pitch Bullpen Session On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Wednesday with no issues. He is expected to throw another bullpen session on Friday and could face live hitters. The 33-year-old has been sidelined all season due to a stress fracture in his ribcage. He continues to progress in his recovery and could […]

Hunter Renfroe Takes Batting Practice Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) took batting practice before Wednesday's game against the Cubs. He is eligible to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since May 23 due to a strained right hamstring. He is track to be activated ahead of this weekend's series against the […]