Josh Tomlin Moves to the Bullpen

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin will be moved to the bullpen. Tomlin's had a hard time in 2018, posting a 7.84 ERA and 1.68 WHIP while allowing 15 home runs in 31 innings of work. He was a decent innings eating back-of-the-rotation starter as recently as last season, so it's likely he'll get another […]

Carlos Carrasco Pitches Well but Takes Sunday's Loss

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco pitched well on Sunday but took the loss. He tossed 7 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out six. He ended up with a quality start, but his teammates couldn't give him enough runs to earn him a win. Carrasco has a […]

Melky Cabrera Called Up to Join the Cleveland Indians

The Cleveland Indians purchased the contract of outfielder Melky Cabrera from Triple-A Columbus. Cabrera signed a minor league contract with Cleveland a few weeks ago after he was unable to find a major league deal. He played in 10 games at the Triple-A level, hitting .286/.286/.381. He might get some playing time until Lonnie Chisenhall […]

Lonnie Chisenhall to Begin a Rehab Assignment on Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) will begin a rehab assignment on Monday. He'll report to Triple-A Columbus, where he's scheduled to play three or four innings on Monday and another four on Wednesday. Chisenhall hasn't played since early April, so he'll likely need a somewhat lengthy rehab assignment before he's ready to come up […]

Terrance Williams Arrested on Saturday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams was arrested on Saturday morning for public intoxication and leaving the scene of an accident. Williams reportedly crashed his Lamborghini into a light post and fled the scene of the accident around 3 AM in Frisco, Texas. He was arrested a few hours later when police found him riding […]

Corey Kluber Strikes Out Ten on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber picked up his seventh win of the season on Saturday, striking out 10 Astros in seven innings, allowing just two runs. He didn't allow a walk and improved his record to 7-2. His ERA now sits at 2.36 and his WHIP is at 0.84. He's well on his way […]

Mike Clevinger Loses but Earns a Quality Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger picked up a quality start on Friday but was saddled with a loss. He tossed 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out six. It wasn't Clevinger's strongest outing, but he was consistently able to limit damage despite allowing plenty of base […]

Edwin Encarnacion Returns to the Lineup on Friday and Homers

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (back, neck) returned to the lineup on Friday and hit a home run, finishing 2-for-3 with a walk. Encarnacion missed Tuesday and Wednesday due to upper back and neck stiffness, but he was no worse for the wear on Friday. He provided the only run for Cleveland in a […]

Dominic Leone Diagnosed With Nerve Damage

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Dominic Leone was diagnosed with nerve damage in his throwing arm. There is no surgery planned at this point, but Leone will need "lots of rest." There's no timeline for his return to the mound, but all signs point to it being a while until Leone starts throwing again. He […]

Alex Reyes Scheduled for Two More Rehab Starts

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) is scheduled for two more rehab starts in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Reyes has been excellent in his two Single-A starts and will move up to Double-A for his third start on Saturday. Following that one, he'll take a turn at Triple-A before being set […]

Tyler O'Neill Called Back Up to the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals called up outfielder Tyler O'Neill on Friday. O'Neill was up with the team for about a week in April, but didn't get much playing time and struggled to an 0-for-7 clip. The top hitting prospect in the Cardinals system, O'Neill is hitting .319/.333/.708 in Triple-A this season, and should see a […]

Paul DeJong Placed on the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong was placed on the disabled list on Friday with a fractured hand. He was hit by a pitch in Thursday's game, and X-rays revealed the fracture on Friday. It's still unknown just how much time DeJong will miss, but it seems likely to be several weeks. Jedd Gyorko will […]

MLB Closers and Saves Targets for Week 8

Last week was a whirlwind of bullpen news, exciting performances, and disappointing outings. This week was less whirlwind and more light breeze. There were still great performances, along with some terrible ones. There was a new committee formed. There was a solid closer who had to hear the three dreaded letters: UCL. Even in a […]

Jose Martinez Notches Three Hits on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez reached base four times on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a walk. All three of his hits were singles out of the two spot in the batting order. Martinez brought his batting average up to .304 and his OPS to .841. He started the season off on fire but […]

Jordan Hicks Can't Get an Out on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie relief pitcher Jordan Hicks had an awful outing on Thursday, allowing three runs on three hits without getting an out. It shot his ERA up to 2.29 on the season. Hicks threw 12 pitches, eight for strikes. That's all it took for the Phillies to jump all over him for three […]

Luke Weaver Throws Seven Strong Innings but Takes a Loss

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver threw seven strong innings on Thursday, earning a quality start but taking the loss. Weaver allowed just one run on four hits and a walk, striking out six. Weaver's record evened at 3-3, and he lowered his ERA to 4.37. He's been a bit up and down this […]

Adam Wainwright Moved to the 60-Day Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) was moved to the 60-day disabled list on Thursday. With Carson Kelly (hamstring) landing on the DL, the Cardinals needed to make a move to add catcher Steve Baron to their 40-man roster. Wainwright's move to the 60-day DL allowed Baron to be added. With the move, […]

Cardinals Call Up Steve Baron

The St. Louis Cardinals called up catcher Steve Baron from Triple-A. With Yadier Molina already on the disabled list and Carson Kelly being added to that list on Thursday, the Cardinals needed another catcher on their big league roster. Baron is known as a strong defensive catcher, but he might as well head into each […]

Carson Kelly Placed on the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Carson Kelly was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained hamstring. Kelly was called up when starting catcher Yadier Molina had to head to the disabled list himself. Kelly wasn't off to a good start, however, slashing just .111/.158/.111 in eight games. The severity of the hamstring strain is […]

Matt Carpenter Bounces Back With Two Doubles on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter had a strong game on Wednesday, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI. Carpenter has had a rough start to the season and was even benched for the entire weekend series against the Padres. The point was for him to work on his swing, but he came back […]

Dexter Fowler Drives in Two Runs on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler had a solid afternoon on Wednesday, finishing 2-for-3 with two walks, a run scored, and two RBI. Fowler was on base four times in this one, bringing his average up to .158. It's been a real struggle for the Cardinals outfielder, but maybe this game will be the one […]

Bud Norris Works a Five-Out Save on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris recorded a save on Wednesday, pitching 1 2/3 innings, striking out two. Norris did not allow any base runners of his own, but he did inherit three from the awful Greg Holland, allowing one to score. In a game that Norris likely thought he'd get to take off (his […]

Greg Holland Struggles Once Again on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Greg Holland's struggles continued on Wednesday, as he was only able to record one out. He allowed two runs on two hits and two walks, throwing 16 pitches. His ERA rose to 6.17 and he's looked absolutely lost on the mound in 2018. Somehow, manager Mike Matheny continues to let […]

Cody Allen Strikes Out the Side on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen struck out the side in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game. It was not a save situation, as Cleveland was up 6-0, but Allen allowed just one hit and mowed down three Tigers hitters with 17 pitches (12 strikes). It was nice to see Allen get in and get work […]

Michael Brantley Hits His Sixth Home Run of the Season on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley had a strong game on Wednesday, finishing 3-for-5 with a home run and two singles. Brantley ended up with one RBI and two runs scored. He bumped his batting average up to .338 and his OPS to .945, hitting his sixth homer and driving in his 28th run. It's been […]

Trevor Bauer Dominates the Tigers on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer was dominant in his start on Wednesday, striking out 10 in eight shutout innings,allowing just four hits and no walks. Bauer evened his record at 3-3 and lowered his ERA to 2.59. Despite some off-field controversy this season, Bauer is finally pitching like the guy many scouts expected him […]

Miles Mikolas Can't Finish the Fifth Inning on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas couldn't make it out of the fifth inning on Wednesday. He ended up pitching 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two. Mikolas threw 85 pitches before being pulled in favor of Brett Cecil, who was able to strand the […]

Edwin Encarnacion Scratched From Wednesday's Lineup

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup due to stiffness in his neck and upper back. Encarnacion missed Tuesday's game, but was set to return on Wednesday before being removed from the lineup after batting practice. It still does not seem like anything serious, and the veteran DH should […]

Randy Gregory to Apply for Reinstatement on Thursday

Suspended Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory will apply for reinstatement on Thursday. Gregory recently completed six weeks of an intensive drug and alcohol rehab program. He was the 60th overall pick in the 2015 draft but has played just 14 games in his career due to suspensions. If granted reinstatement, which is seemingly arbitrary […]

Matt Carpenter Falls to the Seventh Spot in the Order

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter was dropped down to the seventh spot in the batting order for Wednesday's game. Carpenter was given the entire weekend off to work on his swing and responded by going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Tuesday. He'll enter Wednesday's game hitting .140/.286/.272. The Cardinals have a fairly deep infield, […]