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Marco Gonzales Lands On The 15-Day Injured List
Seattle Mariners left-handed starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (forearm) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain. The veteran southpaw pitched well in his last start against the Pirates on Sunday but started to experience some forearm tightness afterward. You never like to see a pitcher having forearm issues so it's […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJose Altuve Sitting Out On Saturday
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is absent from the lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. This is just a day of rest for the veteran second baseman who came off the IL about three weeks ago after fracturing his right thumb in the World Baseball Classic. Mauricio Dubon is leading off and […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoKyle Tucker Taking A Seat On Saturday
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. This looks to be a routine day off for the 26-year-old outfielder as Chas McCormick is taking over in right field and Corey Julks is handling left field. Tucker should be back in the lineup on Sunday for […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoMarcus Semien Reaches Once And Scores
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien went 1-for-4 with a single, a run scored, and a strikeout in a 2-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday. This one was a pitcher's duel as Luis Castillo and Jon Gray both dominated the game. It was Castillo who cracked first, however, as Semien led off the […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJose Ramirez Goes Hitless In Shutout Loss on Friday
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The Guardians couldn't get a whole lot going against Bailey Ober and company on Friday. Ramirez had a seven-game hit streak going into this one but that was obviously snapped. Even with the recent […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoCorbin Carroll Walks It Off Against Colorado
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll went 1-for-5 with two RBI and a strikeout in a 5-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Carroll was hitless in the contest until the bottom of the ninth inning when he came up clutch for the D-Backs. Arizona was facing a one-run deficit with two runners on and […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoTrea Turner Swipes A Bag In Thursday's Loss
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner went 1-for-4 with a run scored, a stolen base, and two strikeouts in a 4-2 loss to the New York Mets on Thursday. Turner and the Phillies didn't have much going on offense in this one as they mustered just six hits as a club. The 29-year-old did manage to […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoBo Bichette Blasts 12th Home Run Of The Season On Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in a 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Bichette put the Jays on the board in the bottom of the first inning when he took Freddy Peralta deep for his 12th long ball of the season. It […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoAaron Judge Goes Yard Twice In Blowout Win
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored, and a walk in a 10-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. Judge and the Yankees teed off on rookie starter Bryce Miller, tagging him for eight earned runs. Judge did his part, blasting a two-run home […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJulio Rodriguez Stays Hot In Loss To The Yankees
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a strikeout in a 10-4 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday. The 22-year-old superstar took Domingo German deep to left-center field in the fourth inning for a solo blast that pulled the Mariners to within two runs. He victimized […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJuan Soto Expected To Return On Tuesday
San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (back) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. The 24-year-old was originally in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees but was a late scratch after his back tightened up on him in the batting cage during warmups. He lobbied to […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoAnthony Rizzo Should Be Good To Go For Monday
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (wrist) is fine, according to manager Aaron Boone, and should be good to go for Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Rizzo left Sunday's game against the Padres early during an awkward play on a pickoff attempt of Fernando Tatis Jr. Rizzo left the game as a precaution […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoAlec Bohm Is Absent From The Lineup On Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is sitting out for Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves. This is just a day off Bohm who is slashing .269/.325/.409 to go along with six home runs, 37 RBI, and two stolen bases over 193 at-bats on the year. Edmundo Sosa is starting at third base in […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoPete Fairbanks' Hip "Locked Up" While Warming Up On Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Pete Fairbanks' hip "locked up" on him while he was warming up in the bullpen during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fairbanks was warming up in the pen, presumably to come in for the save opportunity, before he was visited by trainers and walked off under his own […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoEmilio Pagan Leaves Early With Possible Arm Injury
Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Emilio Pagan (arm) left Sunday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays early after facing just one batter in relief. Pagan entered the game in the seventh inning and faced one batter, Matt Chapman, who he hit with a pitch. The training staff came out to see Pagan after he hit Chapman, […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoOwen Miller Leaves Early After Hit By Pitch
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Owen Miller left Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants early after being hit by a pitch in the fourth inning. He left the game in the sixth frame and was replaced by Andruw Monasterio in the lineup. Miller was 2-for-2 with a pair of RBI and runs scored before leaving the […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoAnthony Rizzo Exits Sunday's Game Early
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (wrist) left Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres early after sustaining an injury on a pickoff attempt. It's unclear what injury occurred on the play, but Rizzo was shaken up on a pickoff attempt of Fernando Tatis Jr. Tatis' knee appeared to hit Rizzo in the wrist/shoulder […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoVince Velasquez Placed On The 15-Day Injured List
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort. Velasquez, who was just activated from the IL prior to Saturday's start against the Mariners, only lasted two innings in the outing before being pulled. He's heading for his second stint on the injured list due […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoMax Muncy Left Early With A Hamstring Cramp
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) exited Sunday's contest against the Rays early with a hamstring cramp. Muncy started pulling up and limping while running the bases in the third inning of Sunday's game and exited the contest shortly thereafter. It's nice to hear it's just a cramp and not […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJeff McNeil Not In The Lineup On Sunday Against Colorado
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (groin) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. McNeil is dealing with some groin discomfort, according to Mets manager Buck Showalter so he's giving the 31-year-old the day off on Sunday. He will be available off the bench but the Mets are going […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJesse Winker Scratched With Neck Discomfort
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker (neck) has been scratched with neck discomfort. Winker was in the original lineup, serving as the DH and batting sixth, against the San Francisco Giants but was scratched late. It'll now be Darin Ruf serving as the Brewers' DH and batting eighth against San Francisco starter Alex Cobb.
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJuan Soto Scratched With Back Tightness On Sunday
San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (back) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup due to back tightness. Soto was originally in the lineup against the Yankees and was scratched late so something must have flared up during pregame warmups. The Padres should make a formal announcement following the game. Jose Azocar is starting in left […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoKyle Tucker Scratched From Sunday's Lineup
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker has been scratched from Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Tucker was on the original lineup card, batting fifth, but the Astros have now removed him three hours before the first pitch. It's not yet known why he was scratched but the team should provide some sort of update later […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoMatt Moore Lands On The 15-Day Injured List
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Matt Moore (oblique) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain on Sunday. Moore is arguably the Angels' most effective reliever so this is a rough loss for the Halos. He put together an impressive 1.44 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 21:7 K/BB ratio, and 12 holds over […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoBrenton Doyle Still Absent From The Lineup On Sunday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (knee) is absent from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the New York Mets. Doyle has not appeared in a game since Thursday when he ran into the center-field wall and exited early. The Rockies are hoping that the 25-year-old will avoid the injured list, but that's still to […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoEsteury Ruiz Sitting Out On Sunday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Houston Astros. This looks to be a day off for the speedy 24-year-old. Ruiz is slashing a solid .268/.328/.352 with one home run, 22 RBI, and 27 stolen bases, which leads all of MLB. JJ Bleday is getting the start […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJosh Donaldson Could See Another Rehab Game On Tuesday
New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) could see another minor-league rehab game on Tuesday before joining the team, per manager Aaron Boone. Earlier in the week, Boone told reporters that there was a chance that the 37-year-old slugger could rejoin the Yankees for their series against the Mariners, which kicks off on Monday […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoAnthony Santander Back In The Lineup On Sunday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (elbow) is back in the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the Texas Rangers. Santander missed Saturday's contest with elbow soreness, per manager Brandon Hyde. The issue must not be too serious and he's starting in right field and batting cleanup against Texas starter Cody Bradford.
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoBrandon Lowe Taking A Seat On Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lowe will be taking a seat against left-handed starter Clayton Kershaw. Taylor Walls is starting at second base and Harold Ramirez is handling designated hitter duties. Lowe is slashing a lackluster .203/.297/.405 to go along […]
Jon Mathisen 1 year agoJosh Lowe Sitting On Saturday Against Dodgers
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As has been the case all season, Lowe is on the bench against a left-handed pitcher. Clayton Kershaw is getting the start in this one but Lowe could come off the bench later in the contest […]
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