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Clayton Kershaw Headed To Injured List With Bone Spur In Toe
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw was placed on the 15-day IL due to a bone spur in his toe. The lefty was removed in the second inning of his start on Friday after giving up a home run to Corbin Carroll on a 67 MPH curveball, well below his average velocity for his […]
Kevin Larson 3 months agoDane Dunning Optioned To Triple-A Round Rock
Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday. Dunning has had a very underwhelming year for the Rangers, posting a career high 5.38 ERA in just 90.1 innings pitched. That would be the fewest amount of innings Dunning has pitched in a season since joining the Rangers in 2021. The […]
Kevin Larson 3 months agoTyler Soderstrom Could Hit Off Pitching Machine This Weekend
Oakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (wrist) could begin hitting foam balls off a pitching machine this weekend according to Oakland manager Mark Kotsay. Soderstrom was hitting off a tee earlier this week so his progression to being able to hit off a pitching machine, even if it is just foam balls, marks a positive […]
Kevin Larson 3 months agoPete Fairbanks Resumes Throwing On Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (lat) resumed throwing on Saturday. Manager Kevin Cash provided an update Friday saying the pitcher was "asymptomatic" from his strain, clearing the path for the 30-year-old to resume throwing. Fairbanks was initially expected to be shut down from throwing for 2-4 weeks so the step towards resuming throwing […]
Kevin Larson 3 months agoKodai Senga Playing Catch From 90 Feet, Progressing Well
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (calf) is playing catch from 90 feet and is progressing well, according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. Though it's unlikely Senga will pitch again this season, Mendoza noted that the Japanese star is playing catch "like normal" and that it's a good sign for both him and the […]
Kevin Larson 3 months agoChristian Scott Throws Off Mound On Friday
New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott (elbow) threw off a mound on Friday in a positive bullpen session. Scott only threw his fastball and changeup but will be able to throw his other pitches in his next bullpen session. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza did say he expects Scott to join the Mets again this […]
Kevin Larson 3 months agoThairo Estrada Outrighted To Triple-A Sacramento
San Francisco Giants second baseman Thairo Estrada was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday. The 28-year-old posted a .590 OPS in 381 PA this season, especially struggling over the last couple weeks by posting just a .486 OPS in 35 PA. Estrada had been dealing with a wrist injury he sustained in late July and […]
Kevin Larson 3 months agoYandy Diaz Leaves Game Early With Left Knee Patellar Tendinitis
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres early with left knee patellar tendinitis. Diaz was replaced in the bottom of the fourth after hitting a single and was pinch-ran for by Jonathan Aranda. The team has not announced how long Diaz is expected to be out, […]
Kevin Larson 3 months agoJorge Lopez Could Return To Cubs This Weekend
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jorge Lopez (groin) could return to Chicago's bullpen this weekend, according to manager Craig Counsell. Lopez has been dealing with a groin injury since Aug. 23 but recently completed a bullpen that went well. The 31-year-old has been fantasy relevant in his stint with Chicago, pitching to a 0.79 ERA in […]
Kevin Larson 3 months agoTrevor Story To Start Rehab Assignment On Sunday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) is set to start as the designated hitter for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday. Story will then start at shortstop on Monday, take Tuesday off and then work full speed toward a return to the majors after that. This will mark the first game action for the 31-year-old since […]
Kevin Larson 3 months agoJackson Holliday Records Pinch-Hit, Three-Run Double To Give Baltimore The Win
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday hit a pinch-hit, three run double in the sixth inning during the Orioles 3-2 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday. The three-run double ended up being a game-winning hit for the rookie who now has a .572 OPS on the season. While Holliday's rookie season has not gone […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoMichael Toglia Hits 21st Homer, Records Four Runs During Multi-Hit Game
Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia had a very productive day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run en route to recording four runs in the Rockies' 9-2 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday. Toglia now has an .809 OPS on the season and has greatly benefitted […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoJake Cave Tallies Four Hits, Smacks Homer In Big Game At The Plate
Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake Cave posted his best game as a Rockie on Saturday, tallying four hits, including a two-run homer, and collecting three RBI in the Rockies' 9-2 win over the New York Yankees. Cave added an RBI single and a double as part of his four-hit game. The lefty has mainly been used […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoBradley Blalock Picks Up First Career Win On Saturday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Bradley Blalock turned in a strong performance on Saturday and picked up his first career win in the Rockies' 9-2 win over the New York Yankees. Blalock, acquired by the Rockies from the Milwaukee Brewers, now has a 3.06 ERA on the season after giving up two ER in 5.1 innings […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoVladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes Deep, Has Multi-Hit Game On Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had another solid game on Saturday as he hit a solo shot in the eighth inning to go along with a RBI double during the Blue Jays' 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. While the story of the game on Saturday was Bowden Francis' dominant performance, […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoBowden Francis Flirts With No-No, Strikes Out 12 In Dominant Performance
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Bowden Francis took a no-hitter into the ninth inning on Saturday during Toronto's 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Francis lost the no-hitter after giving up a solo HR to Taylor Ward but was spectacular along the way, striking out 12 Angels and recording his seventh win of the […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoTyler Stephenson Smashes Solo Shot, Records Multi-Hit Game
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson recorded a multi-hit game on Friday night, including a solo shot in the first inning, in the Reds' 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 436 foot bomb off Pirates starter Bailey Falter was Stephenson's 17th on the season. The 28-year-old has been on a bit of a hot streak […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoCarlos Rodon Tosses Six Shutout Innings, Picks Up Win
New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon tossed six shutout innings and struck out five in the Yankees' 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. Rodon reduced his ERA to 4.16 on the season and improved his record to 14-8. This was his 12th quality start of the season and just his first […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoAaron Judge Continues Power Surge, Smacks 49th Home Run
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge continued his power surge on Friday night as he smacked a solo shot for his 49th homer on the season in the Yankees' 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies. The solo shot off of Rockies' starter Kyle Freeland was Judge's only hit on the day as he went 1-4. […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoAlex Call Carted Off With Apparent Leg Injury
Washington Nationals outfielder Alex Call (leg) was carted off during Friday night's game against the Atlanta Braves. Call was charging in on a shallow fly ball and fell onto the ground after a non-contact injury during the bottom of the second inning. The 29-year-old wasn't able to stand on his foot and was hopping to […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoCedric Mullins Leaves Game Early With Left Quad Tightness
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (quadriceps) exited Friday night's game against the Houston Astros early with left-quad tightness, according to the team. Mullins was replaced in the top of the fifth inning by Austin Slater after going 0-1 with a walk. The team has not said much else on his status and Mullins should be […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoXavier Edwards Exits Game Early With Lower Back Discomfort
Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (back) was removed from Friday night's game against the Chicago Cubs with lower-back discomfort, the team announced. Edwards came out after the second inning and was replaced by Vidal Brujan. The 25-year-old hit a single and stole a base before being taken out. The switch hitter has been having a […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoFantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 21
We're now onto Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. Normally I'd give you my sarcastic Rockies update here but nothing tops the reality of Joc Pederson hitting a little league homer against the purple pinstripes so here I am, just drowning in the misery of my Rockies fandom. We've bottomed out as our doom […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoSpencer Arrighetti Fans 13 On Saturday, Picks Up Win
Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti struck out 13 batters in seven innings of work and picked up the win in the Astros' 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Arrighetti improved his record to 5-10 and he now has a 5.14 ERA on the season. The Astros' rookie has now recorded 12+ […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoEloy Jimenez Catching Breather On Saturday
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Eloy Jimenez is taking a seat on Saturday night as they face Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays. Anthony Santander will be hitting in the DH spot while Austin Slater will be taking Santander's outfield role and will hit seventh. Jimenez has been a great acquisition for the Orioles as […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoKetel Marte Back In Lineup On Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is back in the starting lineup for Saturday night's tilt against the Philadelphia Phillies. Marte had gotten a breather in Friday night's game and will look to stay hot against Phillies starter Aaron Nola. The switch hitter has turned the jets on as of late, hitting for a 1.143 […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoMasyn Winn Dealing With Cold, Out Of Saturday's Lineup
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn is out of Saturday's lineup as the rookie deals with a cold. Brandon Crawford will be getting the start at shortstop and will bat ninth in the Cardinals' tilt against Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals. Multiple members of the Cardinals have been dealing with the same cold, […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoOrioles Hopeful Grayson Rodriguez Can Return In September
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (lat) only has a mild lat strain, according to GM Mike Elias, and the Orioles are hopeful he will be back in September. Baltimore will keep him shut down for 10 more days and will have him get more imaging in three weeks. This is positive news for Baltimore […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoMarcelo Mayer Activated Off Injured List
Boston Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer (hip) has been activated off of the injured list and is set to rejoin Double-A Portland. Mayer was initially in the starting lineup for Portland but was scratched, so his return will be delayed. Mayer has been dealing with a hip injury he sustained over a week ago. Being […]
Kevin Larson 4 months agoVladimir Guerrero Jr. Records Two Hits, Extends Hit Streak To 21 Games
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extended his hit streak to 21 games on Friday night, notching two hits and scoring a run in Toronto's 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. Both of the 25-year-old's hits were singles, and he now has a .946 OPS on the season. Though Toronto is well outside […]
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