David Robertson Loses Closer Gig For The Marlins

Miami Marlins relief pitcher David Robertson has lost the closer role, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. This comes in the wake of the veteran reliever blowing another save on Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Robertson has an 0-3 record, a 7.20 ERA, and has blown three saves since coming over to the Marlins […]

Jordan Balazovic Optioned To Triple-A

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jordan Balazovic has been optioned to Triple-A St. Paul in order to make room for Joe Ryan (groin), who was activated from the 15-day injured list. Balazovic owns a 4.44 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and 17:12 K/BB over 24 1/3 innings (18 appearances) with the big-league club this season. He's got a […]

Joe Ryan Activated From Injured List, Will Start On Saturday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (groin) has been activated from the 15-day injured list and will start against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Ryan was initially placed on the IL back on Aug. 3 with a left-groin strain, so his return to the Twins' rotation is a welcome sight for the team and fantasy […]

Charlie Blackmon Could Return To The Rockies Next Season

Colorado Rockies outfielder/designated hitter Charlie Blackmon could potentially return to the team next season, according to beat writer Patrick Saunders. Saunders wrote in an article that the team is "very interested" in a new deal for the 37-year-old veteran. Blackmon has put together a decent season when he's been on the field this year. He's […]

Mike Trout Wants To Return This Season

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) told reporters on Friday that he'd like to return to action this season. The 32-year-old rejoined the team on Tuesday after missing nearly two months after undergoing hamate bone surgery. His return did not go well, however, as he felt a lot of pain in his left hand […]

Phil Maton Looks Sharp In First Rehab Outing

Houston Astros relief pitcher Phil Maton (elbow) punched out three batters over a scoreless inning with Triple-A Sugar Land. This was Maton's first rehab appearance and the line certainly looks impressive. Maton hit the 15-day injured list back on August 12 after being struck by a line drive on the elbow. There was no structural […]

Edwin Diaz Could Throw Outdoor Bullpen Session On Sunday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (knee) may throw an outdoor bullpen session on Sunday, according to manager Buck Showalter. The Mets skipper told the media on Friday evening that the former All-Star has a chance to throw Sunday after he threw indoors earlier in the week. Diaz has missed the entire season after […]

Mac Jones Not Expected To Play In Friday's Preseason Finale

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is not expected to play in the team's final preseason game on Friday against the Tennessee Titans. Jones is the Patriots' Week 1 starter so there's no point throwing him out there for the finale and risking an injury. The 24-year-old signal-caller is looking to bounce back from a […]

Lamar Jackson Will Not Play In Saturday's Preseason Game

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will not play in the team's final preseason game on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This shouldn't come as a surprise as Jackson hasn't played a single snap this preseason. Most, if not all, of the Ravens key offensive weapons haven't played this preseason as well. As of now, […]

Jake Moody Will Not Play In Final Preseason Game

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (quad) will not play in the team's final preseason game on Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers. The rookie placekicker injured his quad in practice and will be held out of the team's final preseason contest in hopes that he can be ready for Week 1. You never want […]

Damiere Byrd Waived By Carolina

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Damiere Byrd (hamstring) has been waived by the team. The veteran wideout was on injured reserve with a hamstring issue and received an injury settlement. Byrd wasn't a lock to make the Panthers' 53-man roster even when he was healthy but the injury put a major damper on his prospects. He's […]

Kenyan Drake Not A Lock For 53-Man Roster

Indianapolis Colts running back Kenyan Drake is not projected to make the 53-man roster, according to beat writer James Boyd. Drake just signed with the Colts a few weeks ago so he had an uphill battle in regards to making the team. Indianapolis' backfield situation remains murky with Jonathan Taylor on the trade block and […]

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Gleyber Torres Belts 20th Home Run In Thursday's Loss

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in a 6-5 loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Torres gave the Yankees a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the third inning when he took Nats starter Patrick Corbin deep with DJ LeMahieu aboard. The 26-year-old's […]

Kyle Finnegan Picks Up The Save On Thursday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan picked up a four-out save on Thursday when he allowed one run on three hits with two strikeouts over 1 1/3 innings in a 6-5 win over the New York Yankees. Nats reliever Jordan Weems ran into some trouble in the bottom of the eighth inning after allowing a […]

CJ Abrams Goes Deep In Win Over The Yankees

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout in a 6-5 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday. Abrams put the Nationals up 5-3 in the top of the seventh inning when took reliever Tommy Kahnle deep for his 14th long ball of the season. It was […]

Tony Gonsolin Placed On The 15-Day IL, Likely Done For The Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list and is likely done for the season, according to manager Dave Roberts. Gonsolin was shelled by the Marlins on Friday for 10 earned runs and later told reporters that his elbow was bothering him. The elbow issue likely attributed to […]

Abraham Toro Optioned To Triple-A Nashvhille

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Abraham Toro was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday to make room for first baseman Rowdy Tellez (hand), who was activated from the 10-day injured list. Toro logged a 1.302 OPS with a pair of home runs in nine games with the Brewers before being optioned. He will likely make it back […]

Rowdy Tellez Activated From The 10-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/designated hitter Rowdy Tellez has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Tellez has been out since early July after he suffered a cut on his hand while shagging flyballs during practice. The 28-year-old slugger has 12 home runs and a .678 OPS over 253 at-bats so far this season. […]

Gabriel Moreno Absent From The Lineup For First Game Of Doubleheader

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the San Diego Padres. It sounds like Moreno will get the first game off as Jose Herrera starts behind the dish. The 23-year-old backstop should start Game 2 of the doubleheader, however. Moreno is batting .313/.313/563 with […]

Keibert Ruiz Not In The Lineup On Saturday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The 25-year-old is getting a routine day off for this one. Ruiz has been crushing it at the dish over his last 15 games, slashing .352/.444/.648 with four home runs and 10 RBI over 54 at-bats. […]

Ranger Suarez Lands On The 15-Day Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, retroactive to August 16. Suarez was originally slated to start on Sunday but the team stated on Friday that he would miss the start with a hamstring issue. The hope was that Suarez would avoid the […]

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Yainer Diaz Goes Yard In Tuesday's Win

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in a 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Diaz put the Astros on the board in the top of the fourth inning with a 409-foot blast off Johnny Cueto to left-center field with Yordan Alvarez aboard. It was […]

Emmanuel Clase Shuts The Door On The Reds

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase earned the save on Tuesday when he allowed just one hit to go along with a strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning in a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Clase entered the bottom of the ninth inning with Cleveland holding on to a 3-0 lead and had to […]

Ryan Pressly Notches The Save On Tuesday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly picked up the save on Tuesday when he allowed just one hit with a pair of strikeouts over a scoreless ninth inning in a 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins. Pressly entered in the bottom of the ninth with the Astros clinging to a one-run lead. He got Bryan […]

Graham Ashcraft Takes The Loss On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft took the loss on Tuesday when he allowed three runs on seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts over seven innings in a 3-0 shutout defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians. Ashcraft wasn't at his best in this one as he dealt with a lot of […]

Logan Allen Blanks Cincinnati Over Six Innings

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Logan Allen shut down the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday when he allowed four hits, three walks, and struck out seven over six innings in a 3-0 win. Allen allowed at least one base runner to reach in all but one of his six innings but he was able to work around […]

Rowdy Tellez Will Remain On Rehab Assignment Through Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (hand) will remain on his rehab assignment until he gets going at the plate, according to manager Craig Counsell. That means he'll be with Triple-A Nashville at least through the Dodgers series, which ends on Thursday. So far, Tellez is batting just .111 at Triple-A so he'll get a […]

Marcus Semien Powers Texas To Victory

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien went 2-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, a walk, and a stolen base in a 12-0 shutout victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. This game was no contest as Texas dismantled Patrick Sandoval and the Halos. Semien did his part, driving in Robbie Grossman with an […]