Dany Jimenez Blows Sunday's Save Opportunity

Oakland Athletics right-hander Dany Jimenez came into Sunday's game looking to shut down the New York Mets in the ninth inning with a one-run lead. Things didn't go as planned, as the 29-year-old gave up a run on one hit and three walks while recording just one out, a strikeout, before being replaced. Oakland eventually […]

Jesse Winker Hoping To Return By Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker (oblique) was absent from Sunday's lineup due to oblique soreness. However, the 29-year-old thinks the soreness was a result of his bronchitis, which kept him out of the lineup for five straight games. Winker plans to be back on the field by Tuesday at the latest, according to Todd […]

Jon Gray Feeling Fine After Saturday's Comebacker

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (arm) is "pain-free" after taking a comebacker off of his right arm Saturday and leaving the game early, according to Evan Grant of Dallas Morning News. The 31-year-old will look to make his next start, which is scheduled for Friday against the Oakland Athletics. Gray is having a solid season […]

Aaron Bummer Struggling With Command

Chicago White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer had another tough outing during Sunday's 8-4 loss against the Baltimore Orioles. He allowed two hits and a pair of walks without recording an out, giving up three earned runs en route to his first loss of the season. Bummer owns an 8.44 ERA with a 2.06 WHIP, 22.2% […]

Scott Barlow Takes The Loss Sunday

Kansas City Royals reliever Scott Barlow pitched the ninth inning of a tie game against the Atlanta Braves but gave up a run on two hits and was tagged with the loss of the 5-4 contest. He did strikeout two without walking anyone but now owns a 6.35 ERA and 5.62 FIP over 5.2 innings […]

Jordan Hicks Moving To A Low-Leverage Role

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told reporters on Sunday that right-hander John Hicks will pitch in low-leverage situations for the time being, according to John Denton of MLB.com. The 26-year-old has posted an ugly 12.71 ERA with six punchouts and eight walks across 5.2 innings. Hicks has been an effective reliever in the past […]

Ryan Brasier Completes The Save Sunday

With Kenley Jansen and John Schreiber pitching back-to-back days, the Boston Red Sox turned to right-hander Ryan Brasier for the ninth inning to protect a 2-1 lead during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He threw a successful frame, allowing no runs or hits and striking out one to earn his first save of […]

Bryson Stott Seeing Time At The Leadoff Spot

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott is enjoying a great start to the 2023 season, slashing .383/.393/.467 with three runs, four RBI, and three stolen bases. And thanks to his hot streak, manager Rob Thompson has penciled the 25-year-old in at the leadoff spot in four of the last five games. Stott failed to show […]

Paul Sewald Earns Friday's Save

Seattle Mariners right-hander Paul Sewald threw a perfect ninth inning Friday to earn the save of the 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. He struck out two, and the save was his third of the season. Sewald's posted a 3.38 ERA, 25.0% strikeout rate, and 1.00 WHIP over eight innings so far in 2023. It's […]

Giovanny Gallegos Called On For Friday's Save

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos picked up his first save of the 2023 campaign after pitching the ninth inning of the 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. He threw a perfect frame and recorded one strikeout. Gallegos has looked just as dominant as the past couple of seasons, as he has yet […]

Braden Bristo Goes Three Innings For Thursday's Save

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Braden Bristo made his Major League debut during Thursday's matchup with the Boston Red Sox. He came into the game in the seventh and pitched the last three innings to earn the save of the 9-3 victory. Bristo allowed no hits, walked one, and struck out four. The 28-year-old has always […]

Joel Payamps Saves Thursday's Extra-Inning Win

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Joel Payamps notched his first save of the season on Thursday when his club defeated the San Diego Padres 4-3 in 10 innings. He went one inning, allowing a hit and striking out one batter. The Brewers were without Devin Williams, who pitched the ninth inning, and Matt Bush, who blew a […]

Jose Butto Could Be Called Up For A Spot Start

New York Mets pitching prospect Jose Butto won't make his scheduled start on Friday for Triple-A Syracuse. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, he's an option to start a game during the Mets West Coast trip coming up. Butto likely won't stay in the rotation and will just let everyone else get some extra rest. […]

Jeffrey Springs Likely Taking A Trip To The Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (arm) exited Thursday's contest against the Boston Red Sox after just three innings of work due to an apparent arm injury. After the game, manager Kevin Cash said the team is hoping it's just ulnar nerve irritation, but they'll know more after some tests. According to Marc Topkin, […]

Adam Wainwright To Throw To Live Hitters Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (groin) is set to throw to live hitters on Friday, getting one step closer to making a return, according to Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The veteran has been on the shelf since the season started after straining his groin in the weight room. Wainwright will […]

Joey Wiemer Getting The Day Off Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Joey Wiemer is sitting on the bench for Thursday's contest against Nick Martinez and the San Diego Padres. The Brewers called up the rookie on April 1, and he's been a fixture in the starting lineup since. Wiemer's slashing .222/.333/.361 with one homer, four runs, four RBI, and a pair of stolen […]

Jesse Winker Still Out Of Action Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker (illness) is out of Thursday's lineup for the matchup against right-hander Nick Martinez and the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com. It'll be the fourth game in a row that he remains on the bench as he tries to recover from a sickness. Winker seems comfortable in his new […]

Javier Baez Pulled From Thursday's Game

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch removed shortstop Javier Baez from Thursday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Reportedly, the 30-year-old forgot how many outs there were while on the basepaths, costing the club an out. Since signing a 6-year, $140 million contract with the Tigers, things […]

Matt Chapman Dealing With Illness

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman is currently dealing with a viral illness, hence why he was scratched from Thursday's lineup. There's no word on how much time the former Gold Glover will need, but he likely won't be out for too long. Chapman is enjoying a hot start to his second campaign in […]

Kolten Wong Still Near The Bottom Of The Order

Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong is in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cubs, batting eighth and playing the keystone. The two-time Gold Glove winner is struggling to begin 2023, slashing .118/.225/.118 with three runs and three RBI in 10 games. Wong started the season at the top of […]

Andrew Benintendi Leading Off Again Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is batting leadoff for the second consecutive game on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. He'll face Sonny Gray and the Minnesota Twins. With Tim Anderson (knee) on the shelf for the time being, the Sox will likely keep Benintendi at the top of the lineup until the shortstop returns. The […]

Dansby Swanson Dealing With Cramps

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) left Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners prematurely with an apparent left side injury. However, after the game, manager David Ross told reporters he was dealing with cramps and isn't that concerned that the 29-year-old will miss a lot of time, as per Meghan Montemurro. Swanson was a big […]

Matt Manning Fractures Right Foot Tuesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning fractured a bone in his right foot during his Tuesday start against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. It's unclear if he'll miss any time, but the right-hander wants to make his next scheduled start. Manning has dealt with injuries in the […]

Angels Activating Griffin Canning On Wednesday

The Los Angeles Angels will activate right-hander Griffin Canning (groin) from the injured list on Wednesday, and the team is demoting Andrew Wantz in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old was in a rotation battle during Spring Training but was ultimately placed on the injured list after experiencing groin discomfort. Canning's expected to start Wednesday's matchup […]

Shohei Ohtani To Get A Breather Wednesday

According to manager Phil Nevin, Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will not be in Wednesday's lineup and will get the day off, Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group reports. The 28-year-old phenom has played in every game thus far and is slashing .300/.404/.575 with three long balls, seven runs, eight RBI, and […]

Gleyber Torres Day-To-Day With Hip And Groin Tightness

The New York Yankees removed second baseman Gleyber Torres (hip/groin) from Tuesday's contest against the Cleveland Guardians after experiencing tightness in his hip and groin area. According to Pete Caldera of USA Today, manager Aaron Boone will likely keep the 26-year-old out of Wednesday's lineup, but he doesn't think it's a significant issue. The Yankees […]

Carlos Estevez Records His First Save In Tuesday's Win

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Carlos Estevez finally got his first save opportunity of the season on Tuesday, and he didn't disappoint, shutting the Washington Nationals out over an inning of work to close out the 2-0 victory. He did walk a hitter but worked around it without allowing a hit. The Angels closer situation is […]

Ryan Helsley Completes His Second Save Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley earned his second save of the season on Tuesday when he threw a clean ninth inning of the 9-6 win over the Colorado Rockies. He allowed a pair of hits but also managed two punchouts and no walks. The dominant right-hander is running a 3.86 ERA with six strikeouts […]

Brandon Woodruff Headed To Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) will be placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, according to Todd Rosiak. The right-hander is dealing with right shoulder inflammation, but the club is hoping that he'll only spend the minimum amount of time on the shelf. In a corresponding move, the Brewers are promoting 27-year-old Janson […]

Yandy Diaz OK After Tuesday's Scare

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters that corner infielder Yandy Diaz "is fine" after leaving Tuesday's contest early with a left shoulder injury, according to Marc Topkin. He won't need anytime on the bench, as he'll be in Wednesday's lineup. Diaz is showing off his bat at the plate so far this season, […]