Chris Buescher Brings It Home Sixth At Coca-Cola 600

JTG Daugherty Racing driver Chris Buescher surprised at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, finishing sixth. He had a strong car all evening, and ended up with a last lap speed of 178.224 mph, the fourth-best lap speed of all drivers. The JTG team built a nice race car, and the big […]

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Finishes Fifth In Charlotte

Roush-Fenway Racing driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. posted a fifth-place finish in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. There's something about Charlotte which agrees with Stenhouse, as he was also fifth in the Monster Energy Open last weekend, too. The fifth-place finish was his best of the season, with his previously best finish a sixth-place […]

Chase Elliott Leads Hendrick Stable To Solid Night

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott brought it home fourth in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, one of four cars to place inside the Top 10 for the Hendrick stable of drivers. Elliott led the way with 43 laps led, while William Byron ended up out front for 32 laps and a ninth-place finish. […]

Kyle Busch Winds Up Third At Coca-Cola 600

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Kyle Busch ended up leading 79 of the 400 laps at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, but he had to settle for third place after failing to get to the front on the final restart. It was a pretty strong night for Busch and teammate Martin Truex […]

Joey Logano Settles For Second At Charlotte

Penske Racing driver Joey Logano ended up having to settle for second place in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, as he was just unable to get in front of Joe Gibbs Racing driver Martin Truex Jr. on a final restart. It was close for Logano and the Penske Racing team, which saw Simon […]

Martin Truex Jr. Picks Up Victory At Coca-Cola 600

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Martin Truex Jr. won his second Coca-Cola 600 in four years on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He went from third to first on a restart with five laps to go, holding off Penske Racing's Joey Logano and a handful of other drivers to sneak away with the checkered flag in […]

Jose Altuve Collects Hit As He Begins Rehab Stint

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) had a single and a run scored with two strikeouts across five at-bats at Triple-A Round Rock in his first game in a minor-league rehab assignment. The Express have a doubleheader and he is scheduled to play in one of the two games. If that goes well he […]

Genesis Cabrera To Start Wednesday In Philly

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Genesis Cabrera will be recalled from Triple-A Memphis to start Wednesday's road game against the Philadelphia Phillies, taking the rotation spot of the demoted Michael Wacha. Cabrera posted a 2-3 record, 6.35 ERA and 1.56 WHIP across 39 2/3 innings with 19 walks and 39 strikeouts in seven starts and […]

Aledmys Diaz Likely Headed For 10-Day IL

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) is likely headed for the 10-day injured list after leaving Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox due to left hamstring discomfort, manager A.J. Hinch said after the game. Diaz was just sidelined earlier in the week with a left hamstring strain. Perhaps a week and a half off […]

Kris Bryant Cleared To Travel For Road Series

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (head/neck) was lifted from Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth inning after a collision with teammate Jason Heyward. He has been cleared to travel with the team for their road series against the Houston Astros. That's a good sign, although it's no confirmation that he will […]

Tommy Pham Runs Streak To A Dozen In A Row

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham went 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 6-3 road victory against the Cleveland Indians, running his hitting streak to 12 games. He is 15-for-49 (.306) with seven runs scored, three homers and seven RBI during what is now the longest active hitting streak in the majors […]

Austin Meadows Perfect At Dish In Series Finale Win

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Austin Meadows went 4-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's 6-3 road victory against the Cleveland Indians in the series finale. The homer was the 10th of the season for Meadows, who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates along with Tyler […]

Jean Segura Has 16-Game Hitting Streak Snapped

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura was hitless in three at-bats on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers, snapping the longest active hitting streak in the majors at 16 games. Despite the hitless afternoon he is still 23-for-70 (.329) with three homers, nine RBI, six walks and 14 runs scored across the past 17 outings. He'll look […]

Ramon Laureano Has Hits In Nine Straight Games

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano went 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in Sunday's 7-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners. The lone single was good enough to extend his hitting streak to nine consecutive games. He is hitting .371 (13-for-35) with six runs scored and one RBI during the streak, raising his average from .222 […]

Mike Leake Shaky Again In Sunday's Road Loss

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake allowed five earned runs, three hits and three walks with four walks and two homers allowed over 6 2/3 innings in a loss against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. He threw 70 of his 106 pitches for strikes, including 17 first-pitch strikes to the 26 batters he faced while […]

Wei-Chung Wang Gets Chance With Big Club

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher Wei-Chung Wang had his contract purchased from Triple-A Las Vegas over the weekend. He was limited during Cactus League spring training play due to injury, but he showed well in the minors with a 3.75 ERA in 16 relief appearances. "Looks like he could get some lefties and righties and give […]

Fernando Rodney Designated For Assignment

The Oakland Athletics designated relief pitcher Fernando Rodney for assignment over the weekend, and they have seven days within the transaction to either trade or place him on irrevocable outright waivers. It just wasn't working this season for the veteran, who had a 9.42 ERA with opponents hitting .345 against him in 17 relief appearances. […]

Jesus Luzardo Able To Throw Batting Practice

Oakland Athletics pitcher Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) was able to throw 15 pitches during a live batting practice session on Saturday as he makes his way back from a strained left shoulder. He was clocked at 96 mph with his fastball, and the prospect is expected to return to minor-league game action at some point during […]

Josh Phegley Drives In Three From Ninth Position

Oakland Athletics catcher Josh Phegley went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and three RBI in Sunday's 7-1 victory against the visiting Seattle Mariners. The double was Phegley's sixth of the season, and the homer was his ninth, and most of his production has come out of the ninth spot in the order […]

Matt Chapman Homers For Second Consecutive Day

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman finished 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 7-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners. It was his second home run in as many games, and his fifth bomb in the month of May after belting seven homers in April. He'll try […]

Brett Anderson Sparkles In Home Victory

Oakland Athletics left-handed starting pitcher Brett Anderson allowed just one earned run with five hits and four walks while striking out four batters over 6 1/3 innings in a victory Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, improving to 6-3. He threw 69 of his 110 pitches for strikes while throwing first-pitch strikes to 17 of his […]

Shin-Soo Choo Stays Hot In Sunday's Loss

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run with two RBI in Sunday's 7-6 road loss against the Los Angeles Angels. Of course, it wasn't all great, as he also struck out three times, too. He has managed 27 whiffs in just 78 at-bats in the month of […]

Trevor Cahill To Start Monday's Game?

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Felix Pena was originally scheduled to start Monday's game opposite Chris Bassitt and the Oakland Athletics. However, Pena was needed in relief on Sunday, so the starter is now listed as TBD. After the game, veteran starter Trevor Cahill said he thinks he is starting tomorrow against his former club. Cahill […]

Justin Anderson Nails Down His First Save

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Justin Anderson allowed an earned run, a hit and a walk with two strikeouts in an adventurous ninth inning, nailing down his first save of the season Sunday against the Texas Rangers. He needed 29 pitches, throwing 17 for strikes, while also uncorking a wild pitch. However, he settled down […]

Kole Calhoun Makes Appearance At Clean-Up Spot

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun finished 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and a run scored in Sunday's 7-6 home victory against the Texas Rangers while batting out of the fourth spot in manager Brad Ausmus' order. It was his first appearances in the cleanup spot since Sept. 2017. Calhoun had been slumping, slipping […]

Kike Hernandez Continues To Slump Hard

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez might be "trying too hard" to force his way out of a slump, manager Dave Roberts said. "I mean you could say so, I guess. I would rather be the guy who tries too hard rather than the guy who doesn't try at all," Hernandez responded. Hernandez was red […]

Justin Upton To Travel With Team, Won't Be Activated

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (turf toe) has been taking batting practice, and he will travel with the team for its upcoming eight-game road trip starting Monday in Oakland. However, he will not be activated from the 10-day injured list. Manager Brad Ausmus said Upton will need a minor-league rehab assignment. The initial timetable […]

Lance Lynn Hopeful Lightning Can Strike Twice

Texas Rangers right-handed starting pitcher Lance Lynn will take the ball for Monday's road series opener against the Seattle Mariners. Lynn, who is 6-3 with a 4.67 ERA overall this season, struck out a season-high 11 batters on Tuesday against the Mariners in Arlington. He is 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA in two starts against […]

Hunter Pence Cracks His 11th Homer In Road Loss

Texas Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 7-6 road loss against the Los Angeles Angels. At 36 years old, there weren't many believers that Pence would be able to make the roster in spring training, let alone make an impact. […]

Ariel Jurado Turns In Quality Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Ariel Jurado allowed two earned runs, six hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision and quality start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. He threw just 54 of his 94 pitches for strikes, but managed to limit the damage. However, the bullpen was […]