Shane Bieber Sent Back Down to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was sent back down to Triple-A after his start on Thursday. The team had said all along that it would just be a spot start in order to give Trevor Bauer an extra day off between starts. Bieber was decent in his start, tossing 5 2/3 innings, allowing four […]

Bradley Zimmer Activated from the Disabled List

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (ribs) was activated from the disabled list on Friday. He missed just over three weeks due to bruised ribs. He rehabbed for four games in Double-A and Triple-A and hit .250 with two steals in four games. He should return to his starting role but may get a few more days […]

Marcell Ozuna Returns to the Lineup on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (finger) will make his return to the starting lineup on Friday. Ozuna missed a few games after jamming his finger on a dive back to a base. He was able to appear as a pinch hitter, so the injury was never anything major. He's back in left field and […]

Paul DeJong Hopes to Return in Early July

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (hand) hopes to return from the disabled list in early July. DeJong has been out since breaking his hand and having a plate and screws inserted surgically. Yairo Munoz has more or less taken over at shortstop while DeJong is out, but DeJong should have his spot back as […]

Carlos Martinez Feels "Really Good on the Mound"

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) said he felt "really good on the mound" in his Thursday rehab start with Double-A Springfield. He threw 63 pitches, allowing two solo home runs in four innings while striking out four without issuing a walk. He reportedly hit 99 mph on the radar gun. As long […]

Danny Salazar Shut Down Again

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) received a cortisone shot and will be shut down from throwing for five days to a week. Salazar has been out since Spring Training due to rotator cuff inflammation, and his recovery has been very slow. There's no timetable for his return, but it does not seem like he's […]

MLB Closers and Saves Report Week 10

The Mariners and Rays lit up the stove last week with the first major trade of the season, with the Rays sending Alex Colome and Denard Span to the Mariners. Colome had finally started to figure things out as the Rays closer, but he immediately moved into a setup role behind Mariners star closer Edwin […]

Carlos Martinez Expected to Return on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) is expected to return to the rotation on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. That is, of course, assuming he experiences no setbacks in the next few days, including Thursday's rehab start. Martinez was off to a strong start, tossing 50 innings and posting a 1.62 ERA before […]

Tyler O'Neill Sent Back Down to Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. O'Neill was on fire for a little while, hitting a home run in three straight games last week, but he'd been 2-for-19 with 13 strikeouts since then. He'll get consistent playing time in Memphis and work on making more contact. He's sure […]

Ben Taylor Optioned to Triple-A Columbus

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Ben Taylor was sent down to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. The move was made in order to make room for Thursday's starter, Shane Bieber. Taylor has appeared in six games at the big league level this season, tossing six innings while allowing four runs on six hits and a walk, but […]

Mike Mayers Back Up to the Cardinals Bullpen

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mike Mayers was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday and will join the bullpen once again. Mayers has bounced back and forth between St. Louis and Memphis several times already this season and will likely continue the pattern throughout the season. He's been solid in his big league chances so […]

Luke Voit Called Up by the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals called up first baseman Luke Voit from Triple-A Memphis. Voit wasn't doing great at Triple-A, slashing just .237/.348/.339, but he'll join the big club and work as a bat off the bench. He'll take the roster spot of outfielder Tyler O'Neill, who was sent down on Thursday.

Austin Gomber Called Up to Join the Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber was called up from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. He spent a week with the Cardinals earlier this season, but never appeared in a game. It's unclear how he'll be used this time around, but with Alex Reyes (lat) landing back on the disabled list, it's possible Gomber will […]

Marcell Ozuna Remains Out of the Lineup on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (finger) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game. Ozuna did not start Wednesday's game due to a jammed finger, but he was able to pinch hit and drew a walk. He should be back in there for the weekend matchups. Harrison Bader is starting in left field […]

Yadier Molina to Start a Rehab Assignment on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (groin) is scheduled to start a minor league rehab assignment with the Double-A Springfield Cardinals on Saturday. He'll likely only require a game or two before returning to the Cardinals lineup, assuming everything goes well. Molina hasn't played since he was hit by a foul tip on May 5, […]

Alex Reyes Has a "Significant" Lat Strain

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes suffered a "significant" right lat strain on Wednesday, according to Cardinals general manager Mike Girsch. He went on to say that Reyes will be forced to miss more than a couple of starts. The exciting righty was making his first start after 16 months of recovery from Tommy […]

Alex Reyes Back to the Disabled List With a Lat Strain

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes was placed on the disabled list on Thursday due to a right lat strain. Reyes made his season debut on Wednesday, returning from Tommy John surgery. He was excellent in the first inning but began to struggle with his control and saw a dip in his velocity in […]

Jay Ajayi Considers Himself a "Workhorse Running Back"

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi stated that he considers himself a "workhorse running back." Ajayi did not get workhorse-type carries in the regular season after being traded to Philadelphia, receiving just 70 carries in his seven games. That ramped up a bit in the playoffs, however, where Ajayi took 42 carries in the three […]

Alex Reyes "Feels Fine" After Leaving His Start Early

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes said he felt fine after leaving Wednesday's start and said he was not sure why his velocity dropped in the middle innings. The talented right-hander was making his first start since undergoing Tommy John surgery. He was dominant in the first inning as he was in all four […]

Andrew Miller Cleared for a Throwing Program

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) has been cleared for a throwing program. The team announced that he had the right knee inflammation confirmed by a doctor in New York. He will "begin a gradual progression back to mound activity," but there is no set timetable for his return for right now. The lefty […]

Carson Wentz Looks Strong in OTAs

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) looked strong in organized team activities. He was reportedly jogging "without a hitch" and observers stated that if it weren't for the brace he was wearing, it would be "difficult to discern that he was five months removed from reconstructive knee surgery." That's all good news and certainly puts […]

Rico Gathers "Needs to Play More Football"

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said that tight end Rico Gathers "needs to play more football." Gathers spent all of last season on Injured Reserve due to a concussion he suffered in the preseason after not appearing in a single game in his rookie season. Garrett explained that the team could "practice five times […]

Dexter Fowler Has a Big Day in His Return to the Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler (knee) returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Saturday for Wednesday's game. He had a strong performance, ending up 3-for-4 with a run scored. All three of his hits were singles, which brought his batting average up to .172. With rookies Harrison Bader and Tyler O'Neill […]

Melky Cabrera Drives In Three Runs on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Melky Cabrera drove in three runs on Wednesday with a double, finishing the game 1-for-4 with a run scored. Cabrera is off to a slow start, hitting just .171 with a .497 OPS. He signed a minor league deal with Cleveland after Opening Day, so his slow start isn't as extended as […]

Yonder Alonso Records Three Hits on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso got three hits on Wednesday, finishing 3-for-5 with three singles and a run scored. Alonso brought his batting average up to .253 and his OPS to .798. He's been mostly solid this season, but could use a hot streak to bring his overall numbers up a bit. Maybe Wednesday's […]

Corey Kluber Throws Six Shutout Innings on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber tossed six scoreless innings on Wednesday, allowing just three hits while striking out 10. Kluber did not issue a walk and is now over 100 consecutive batters faced since his last issued walk. Kluber's ERA dropped to 2.02 and he's making another strong case for the AL Cy Young […]

Yadier Molina Cleared for Baseball Activities

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (groin) has been cleared for all baseball activities. Molina hasn't played since May 5 due to a groin injury, but manager Mike Matheny said, "I imagine he’ll be playing pretty soon," on Wednesday. Francisco Pena and Carson Kelly have been working behind the plate while Molina has been on […]

Marcell Ozuna Scratched From the Lineup on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup due to a jammed finger. Ozuna reportedly suffered the injury while sliding into second base on Tuesday night. The team does not seem overly concerned, however, even saying that Ozuna would be available off the bench for Wednesday's game. He should be back […]

Alex Reyes Forced to Leave His Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes was forced to leave his start on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury. It was the phenom's first start back after rehabbing from Tommy John Surgery, so of course there is plenty of concern. Reyes dominated in the first inning but struggled with control and saw his velocity dip […]

Mike Clevinger Collects Another Win on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger pitched well on Tuesday, tossing 6 2/3 innings while allowing just one run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven. Clevinger had a rough second inning, allowing as many hits and walks in that one as in the rest of the game. He's been a pleasant […]