Xander Bogaerts Begins Hitting on Field

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts has been on the disabled list since April 9 with an ankle injury. On Tuesday, the Red Sox shortstop began hitting on the field prior to Boston's game against the Angels. Bogaerts will still need to prove he can field ground balls and run the bases, but he is […]

Eugenio Suarez Begins Taking Ground Balls

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez has been on the disabled list since early April with a thumb injury. However, on Tuesday the Reds third baseman began taking ground balls at the hot corner and gripping the bat with his left hand. Suarez has no definite timetable but has an outside chance of rejoining Cincinnati […]

Evan Longoria Scratched on Tuesday Due to Ankle Injury

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria has been scratched from the Giants lineup on Tuesday due to an ankle injury. Pablo Sandoval is taking his place at third base. Longoria, who has struggled to start the season with just a .204 batting average, is expected to miss the next couple of games.

Aaron Blair to Miss Rest of Season Following Shoulder Surgery

Following surgery to repair a capsule tear in his pitching shoulder, Atlanta Braves starter Aaron Blair has been shut down for the season. Blair, a former top prospect, has struggled during his time in the major leagues and suffered the injury while making his season debut at Triple-A. In 16 major league starts, Blair has […]

Yangervis Solarte Explodes in Game 1 of Doubleheader

With the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals playing a doubleheader on Tuesday, infielder Yangervis Solarte made his presence felt in Game 1, going 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. The home run marked his third of the season while his four RBI gave him eight total for the season. Solarte is one […]

Scott Schebler Set to Make His Return this Week

Speaking on Tuesday, Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price said that outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) could return to the starting lineup as early as Wednesday and no later than Friday. Schebler has been on the disabled list for most of the season with an elbow injury. Schebler showed off his power potential in 2017, hitting .233 with […]

Ben Zobrist Scratched on Tuesday Due to Back Tightness

Chicago Cubs utility man Ben Zobrist has been scratched from the Cubs lineup on Tuesday due to back tightness. Ian Happ will now start in center with Jason Heyward being moved to right. It's unclear how serious this injury is for Zobrist or if he will need to miss an extended period of time. If […]

Ryon Healy to Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

After being placed on the disabled list early in the season, it appears as if Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy is nearing a return. According to manager Scott Servais, Healy is expected to begin his rehab assignment in the next few days, meaning his return to Seattle is imminent. The Mariners first baseman has struggled […]

Dodgers Recall Max Muncy From Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled Max Muncy from Triple-A to fill in a utility role. While he hasn't appeared in the majors since 2016, Muncy was hitting an impressive .313 with two home runs and four RBI in nine games at the minor league level to begin 2018. With Logan Forsythe on the disabled […]

Taijuan Walker Diagnosed With UCL Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo revealed that an MRI taken of starting pitcher Taijuan Walker's elbow showed damage to his UCL, a usual precursor to Tommy John surgery. However, Walker will go for a second opinion before opting for season-ending surgery. Walker had started his 2018 season pitching to a 3.46 ERA and a 9/5 K/BB […]

Jake Lamb Playing Third Base in Extended Spring Training Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder) has spent the vast majority of the 2018 season on the disabled list with a sprained AC joint. However, he is scheduled to play third base in an extended spring training game on Wednesday and is inching closer to a return. Lamb proved how valuable he is last season […]

Trevor Cahill Starting for Athletics on Tuesday

It was reported Monday that Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill was likely to start on Tuesday, but now it's official. Cahill will make his 2018 debut with the Athletics as he faces off against the White Sox. Cahill shined to begin 2017 but struggled after being traded to the Royals, pitching 10 games with an […]

Mookie Betts Starting on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts exited Saturday's game with a foot injury, but with an extra day off, he is back in the starting lineup against the Angels, leading off against Shohei Ohtani. Betts has been on a tear to start the 2018 season, hitting .353 with two home runs, 10 RBI and two […]

Daniel Norris to Start for Tigers on Friday

After inclement weather forced the Tigers and Royals into a doubleheader, Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire stated that pitcher Daniel Norris will make a spot start in Game 2 on Friday. Norris has been used strictly in relief this season, making two appearances and allowing five runs in 6 1/3 innings. However, last year he started […]

Luis Sardinas Recalled from Triple-A, Starting on Tuesday

With Jonathan Schoop remaining sidelined with an oblique injury, the Baltimore Orioles have turned to Luis Sardinas at second base. Sardinas was called up from Triple-A on Tuesday and is starting and batting eighth against the Tigers. Sardinas will be making his Orioles 2018 debut after playing 29 games with the Padres in 2017. While […]

J.T. Realmuto Activated from Disabled List

After beginning the season on the disabled list due to a back injury, Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto has been activated and will make his 2018 debut against the Yankees. Realmuto is batting fifth in his first game of the year. Realmuto's name has been floating around in trade rumors due to power and surprising […]

Jesse Winker Takes Batting Practice on Monday

After suffering a shoulder contusion last Friday, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker has been out of the starting lineup and limited to a pinch-running role. However, on Monday he was cleared to swing a bat and took batting practice for the first time. There is no timetable for his return, but the fact he took […]

Matt Duffy Leaves Games with Undisclosed Injury

Following a stolen base, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (foot, leg) seemed to injure himself as he jogged awkwardly to third base. He was then removed from the game with what Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported as an injury to his leg or foot. Prior to going down, Duffy was hitting […]

Adam Eaton Could Return for Nationals on Friday

Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez said on Monday that he is hopeful outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) could return to the team on Friday. Eaton suffered an ankle injury just eight games into the 2018 season. In those eight games, Eaton hit .345 with two home runs and five RBI, showing his potential. Eaton is coming off […]

Wil Myers Expected to Rejoin Padres on Friday

After missing the last few weeks with an elbow injury, San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is expected to join the team on Friday. He will begin a two-game rehab stint with Single-A Lake Elsinore before making his way back to the major leagues. Myers has had a sluggish start to his 2018 season, perhaps […]

Carlos Tocci Expected to Get Regular Playing Time for Rangers

With Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields sidelined with a hand injury, Rangers manager Jeff Banister has opted to start Rule 5 draft pick Carlos Tocci in center field going forward. Originally, Drew Robinson had been penciled in, however, after hitting .167 with 25 strikeouts, he has been moved to the bench. Tocci has struggled during his […]

Trevor Cahill Set to Start Tuesday Against White Sox

With the Oakland Athletics in need of a fifth starter for the first time this season, starting pitcher Trevor Cahill is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday against the White Sox. Last season, Cahill looked to be on his way to a breakout year after pitching to a 4-3 record with a 3.69 […]

Eric Hosmer Returns to Lineup on Monday

After missing the past two games with a back injury, San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is expected to return to the starting lineup on Monday against the Dodgers. Hosmer has been solid, yet unspectacular to start the season, hitting .288 with a home run and three RBI in 15 games. On Monday, he […]

Anthony Swarzak Increasing Throwing Program

After suffering an oblique injury just 2 1/3 innings into his tenure with the Mets, relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak has spent most of the season on the DL. However, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, the relief pitcher has begun ramping up his throwing program in an effort to get back on the mound. DiComo does […]

Justin Verlander Pitches Gem in Astros' Loss to Rangers

As most of the world watched Rangers starter Bartolo Colon take a perfect game into the ninth inning on Sunday, Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander was throwing an excellent game of his own. Verlander pitched eight innings, allowing just one hit and one run while striking out 11 in a no-decision. He now sits 2-0 […]

Noah Syndergaard Dominates In Mets Win Over Brewers

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard showed why he is one of the best pitchers in baseball on Sunday, pitching 5 1/3 innings against the Brewers, allowing just two hits and one unearned run while striking out 11 in a no-decision. Syndergaard is now 2-0 on the season with a 2.95 ERA and 33 […]

Brandon Nimmo Shines In Return To Major Leagues

After being called up earlier in the week by the New York Mets, outfielder Brandon Nimmo put on a field day Sunday against the Brewers. The young outfielder went 3-for-5 with a home run, a triple and two runs scored. The home run marked Nimmo's first of the season, while his big day brought his batting […]

Wilmer Flores Hits Walk-Off Home Run Against Brewers

After suffering their second loss of the season to the Brewers on Saturday, the New York Mets bounced back and knocked off Milwaukee on Sunday with a 3-2 victory thanks to a walk-off home run by Wilmer Flores. Flores was 0-for-3 in the game prior to hitting the solo home-run. Flores has been a solid […]

Jeff Samardzija Not Yet Ready for Season Debut

Despite targeting April 19th as a return date for Jeff Samardzija, the Giants' starter will reportedly see one more rehab start before making his 2018 season debut. The right-hander has been out all season with a pectoral strain and struggled in his last start, going just 2 and 2/3 innings, while allowing six runs. When […]

Johnny Cueto Set To Return To Giants Rotation On Tuesday

After suffering an ankle injury last week, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto has been cleared to return to the Giants' rotation and will start on Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. Cueto has been superb in 2018, pitching to a 1-0 record with a 0.69 ERA and a 5/2 K/BB ratio over 13 innings. With […]