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Cavan Biggio Sick Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio (illness) is dealing with a virus that has been working its way through the team's clubhouse, and he was sent to the hotel to recover on Tuesday. Biggio, 24, has three hits in 13 at-bats (.231) with a homer and two RBI to begin his big league career. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoPirates Send Mitch Keller Back Down
The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned starting pitcher Mitch Keller to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday and recalled reliever Richard Rodriguez from Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Keller, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, allowed seven hits (one grand slam) and six earned runs while walking two and fanning seven in four innings against the Reds in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAdam Frazier Dealing With Bruised Foot
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (foot) was out of the lineup on Tuesday due to a bruised foot. He was hit in the foot on Monday and had it wrapped on Tuesday. Kevin Newman replaced Frazier at second base and hit leadoff on Tuesday against the Reds. It sounds like Frazier's injury is just […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoNathan Eovaldi To Throw Simulated Game This Week
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) will throw a simulated game in New York on Thursday or Friday. Eovaldi had surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow and has been out since April 20. The hard-throwing right-hander got off to a bad start in 2019, posting a 6.00 ERA with 11 […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCavan Biggio, Freddy Galvis Out Against Rays
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio and shortstop Freddy Galvis are not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Eric Sogard is leading off and playing second base, while Brandon Drury will play the 6 and hit seventh against Rays opener Ryne Stanek. Sogard has cooled off since his hot start when he was initially […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJason Kipnis, Leonys Martin Resting Tuesday
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis and outfielder Leonys Martin are out of the starting lineup against Red Sox left-handed starter David Price on Tuesday. Mike Freeman is starting at second and is hitting ninth, while Oscar Mercado is in center field and batting second. Greg Allen draws into left field and will hit eighth. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAaron Judge Hit Off Tee Monday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) hit off a tee on Monday and also took dry swings and did some throwing, according to manager Aaron Boone. Judge, who has been out since April 20, is slowly but surely recovering and getting closer to a rehab assignment. It's looking like he'll be ready to return […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJosh Harrison Going On Injured List
The Detroit Tigers are placing second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and are calling up outfielder Victor Reyes from the minors in a corresponding move. It'll be Harrison's second injured list stint already this year, and he's hitting an embarrassing .176/.219/.265 with a homer, 10 runs, eight RBI and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMike Zunino Ready To Start Rehab Assignment
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (quadriceps) is ready to start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. If everything goes well on his rehab assignment, Zunino should return to the team early next week. He'll never help you in average (.220 over 91 at-bats), but Zunino has a nice power stroke at a […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJoey Votto Out With Tight Hamstring
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (hamstring) is out of the lineup on Tuesday due to a tight right hamstring that he suffered while scoring on a sacrifice fly in Game 1 of the doubleheader on Monday. The injury isn't expected to be serious, but Votto could miss a bit more […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMatt Duffy To See Specialist Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (hamstring) will visit with a specialist in the Dallas area on Wednesday. Duffy isn't worried about the injury being "crazy serious," but he also knows he's not dealing with a "straightforward" hamstring strain. The 28-year-old has yet to play this year and also missed the entire 2017 season with […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoYandy Diaz Takes Live BP Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz (hand) took live batting practice on Tuesday for the first time since he felt pain in his left hand. There is no timetable for his return, but Diaz appears to be recovering quickly and could be back soon. Diaz will return to the starting third base duties when […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJason Heyward Back In Lineup Tuesday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (hip) is back in right field and is hitting sixth on Tuesday against Astros starting pitcher Corbin Martin. Heyward sat out on Monday after colliding with Kris Bryant in the outfield on Sunday. After a hot April, Heyward has cooled off considerably in the month of May, hitting just .163 […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJosh Harrison, Ronny Rodriguez Out Tuesday
Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) and shortstop Ronny Rodriguez are not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Niko Goodrum is starting at the keystone and is hitting leadoff, while Gordon Beckham is at the 6 and batting seventh against Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy. Harrison should be considered day-to-day after tweaking his hamstring […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJeimer Candelario Recalled, Spencer Turnbull On Bereavement List
The Detroit Tigers recalled third baseman Jeimer Candelario from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday and placed starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull on the bereavement list in a corresponding move. Candelario was demoted 13 days ago and had 15 hits in 42 at-bats (.357) with three home runs and 13 RBI in 11 games for Toledo. He returns […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJames Paxton To Start Wednesday
New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) said that he will come off the injured list on Wednesday to start against the Padres. Paxton's knee might not be 100 percent, but he's ready to return to the starting rotation after going 3-2 with a 3.11 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 52 K's in 37 2/3 […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAndrew Benintendi, Mitch Moreland Out Tuesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi and first baseman Mitch Moreland (knee) are not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Brock Holt will start in left field and hit sixth, while Steve Pearce is starting at first base and batting seventh against Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac, who will be making his major league debut. Holt […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMaikel Franco Taking The Day Off
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco is taking the day off on Tuesday. Scott Kingery will handle third base duties and bat seventh, while Nick Williams, who was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, draws into left field and will bat eighth against Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright. With outfielder Odubel Herrera facing […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoGiovanny Urshela Sitting Out Tuesday
New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Thairo Estrada is covering second base and is batting eighth, while DJ LeMahieu is at third base and hitting leadoff against Padres starting pitcher Eric Lauer. Estrada has hit well in his 44 at-bats this year (.318/.348/.591), but there's not […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDwight Smith Out, D.J. Stewart Making Season Debut
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday. D.J. Stewart, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, is starting in right field and is batting six against Tigers left-handed starting pitcher Matt Boyd. Stewart, a former first-round pick and the team's No. 15 prospect, was hitting a cool […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoKevin Kiermaier, Brandon Lowe Out Against Lefty
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier and second baseman Brandon Lowe are out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against Blue Jays left-handed starter Clayton Richard. Guillermo Heredia is in center field and batting eighth, while Andrew Velazquez is at the keystone and hitting ninth. Avisail Garcia moves up to the leadoff spot and Willy […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoOrleans Darkwa 100 Percent
Free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa (Achilles), who tore his Achilles working out for the Jaguars last October, is said to be "100 percent" recovered from the injury and ready to sign with a team. Darkwa had a career-high 171 carries for 751 yards (4.4 average) and five touchdowns in his final season with the Giants […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMarcus Mariota Up 12-13 Pounds
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is up 12 to 13 pounds from where he was at when the 2018 season ended. The Titans broke through this offseason and convinced Mariota that bulking up was more important than his agility work in an effort to keep him healthy for a full season. The 25-year-old has never […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMatt Joyce Back With Braves
The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Matt Joyce from the bereavement list on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Joyce is mainly a pinch-hitting option for Atlanta but will see the occasional start in the outfield against a right-hander. He's hitting .250/.345/.458 with two homers and five RBI in just 48 at-bats on the season. Joyce really only comes […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoOrioles Call Up D.J. Stewart
The Baltimore Orioles called up outfielder D.J. Stewart from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. The former first-round pick and Orioles No. 15 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was hitting .316/.425/.586 with eight home runs, 35 RBI and four stolen bases in 43 games for Norfolk this season. He saw some major league action in 2018 and is […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoOdubel Herrera Placed On Administrative Leave
Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that they placed Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera on administrative leave, per the league's joint domestic-violence, sexual-assault and child-abuse policy. Herrera was arrested for domestic violence in Atlantic City on Monday night in an incident involving his 20-year-old girlfriend. A suspension from MLB is also likely coming, so Herrera […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBroncos, Chris Harris. Jr. Hoping To Reach Agreement Tuesday
The Denver Broncos and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. are very close to a new one-year deal, and both sides are hoping to come to an agreement on Tuesday. Harris has been holding out of offseason workouts until he gets a raise on his current contract. The two sides still appear headed to a divorce after […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMiles Sanders Not At Practice
Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders, the team's second-round pick, remains out of practice on Tuesday. He has been out for all of organized team activities with an unknown injury. Even in Philly's crowded backfield that includes Jordan Howard, Corey Clement and Wendell Smallwood, Sanders has a chance to see significant touches in his […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoNick Foles Missing OTAs For Personal Reasons
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles is absent from organized team activities this week for what the team called personal reasons, with no given timetable for his return. He might return by the end of the week, but there is no certainty. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Nick and his family,” head coach Doug Marrone […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoOdubel Herrera Arrested For Domestic Violence
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was arrested on Monday night after a report of domestic violence involving his 20-year-old girlfriend. The police report says the victim "had visible signs of injury to her arms and neck that was sustained after being assaulted by her boyfriend, David Odubel Herrera, during a dispute." Herrera will face discipline […]
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