Jon Gray To Play Catch Monday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (forearm) will play catch and have his right forearm tested on Monday, according to Rockies manager Bud Black. Gray was forced out of Saturday's game after just two innings due to right forearm tightness. For now, he is day-to-day, and there will be more information once the tests come […...

Touki Toussaint Could See More Starts This Season

Atlanta Braves right-hander Touki Toussaint may start some more games this season while also pitching out of the pen, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. The Braves activated starter Ian Anderson on Sunday, leaving Toussaint as the odd man out of the rotation. Manager Brian Snitker said he would be the pitcher they use […...

Raisel Iglesias Pitches In Blowout Win

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias pitched the ninth inning of the 10-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday. He picked up two strikeouts, no walks, and the only base runner reached on a 2-out single. The game was over before Iglesias was in the game, but he was due for an appearance, […...

Jose Suarez Has Brief Start Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (5-7) didn't last long against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, pitching just 3.2 innings. The Angels went on to win the game 10-2 after Suarez allowed two runs, on four hits and three walks, while collecting two strikeouts. He still has no quality starts on the season […...

David Fletcher Hitless Again Friday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher was held hitless for the third consecutive game after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout on Friday. He has no hits in his last 12 plate appearances with no walks. The mini-slump has brought down his batting average to .291 across 125. Fletcher is a good fantasy option for […...

Cooper Criswell Has Disappointing Debut

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Cooper Criswell (0-1) wasn't sharp in his major-league debut on Friday, losing to the Padres 5-0. Criswell only managed to pitch 1.1 innings while giving up six hits. He also allowed three runs and recorded no strikeouts or walks. There wasn't much hype surrounding Criswell as a prospect after being drafted […...

Jaime Barria Yanked In The Fourth Inning

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jaime Barria (2-2) was pulled from the game early in Thursday's 13-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He got the hook after allowing the first three hitters to reach base in the fourth inning, none of which ended up scoring. Overall, he completed 3.1 innings giving up one run, two walks, […...

Jared Walsh Hitless Thursday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh didn't reach base during Thursday's defeat to the Baltimore Orioles, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. The night continued his long-lasting cold streak, which started in early July. Over his last 30 games, he's slashing .216/.293/.315 with just three home runs. It's diminished his strong start to the year, […...

Shohei Ohtani Has Rare Poor Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani had an ugly outing on Wednesday, pitching five innings, allowing four runs with seven strikeouts and no walks. The day didn't start well, as he surrendered two long balls in the first inning, and he gave up another in the fourth. He was unable to help out with […...

Brandon Marsh Clobbers First Career Home Run

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh hit his first career home run on Wednesday during their 10-6 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He added two singles, five RBI, and a run scored as well. Marsh has been on a tear recently, slashing .429/.462/.633 across his last 13 games. The hot streak has bumped up his […...

Jo Adell Knocks In Four Runs Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell was responsible for four RBI in Tuesday's 14-8 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He had two hits, including a triple, two runs, and he struck out twice. Adell hasn't been able to translate his minor league success thus far, where he smashed 23 home runs in 73 games. He's […...

Dylan Bundy Doesn't Escape The Second Inning

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dylan Bundy couldn't get out of the second inning during Tuesday's 14-8 victory against the Baltimore Orioles. He allowed three of the first four batters to reach base in the second inning before getting the hook. Overall, he went 1.1 innings, giving up one run, three walks, and collecting one […...

Jaime Barria To Start Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria will start Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. He was originally supposed to start Friday's game, but with the Angels short on starters, Barria's start was moved up. He's been unspectacular this season, posting a 5.87 ERA in five starts and […...

Max Stassi Hitless Sunday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi took an 0-for-4 day, striking out three times against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Stassi has been in a bit of a rut lately, slashing .103/.167/.205 in his last 11 games. He's still having a strong year at the dish, hitting .268 with a .473 slugging and11 HRs over […...

Jose Suarez Pulled After Four Innings

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (5-7) only lasted four innings in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians. It was a poor start from the beginning, giving up a two-run home run in the first inning. Overall, he allowed three runs on six hits while collecting four strikeouts and two walks. He's been […...

Freddy Peralta Plays Catch Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) played catch on Sunday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. After landing on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation on August 19, manager Craig Counsel has said that he's hoping it'll be a minimum stay on the IL. Peralta has been a big part of the […...

Miguel Cabrera Joins 500 Home Run Club

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera hit his 500th career home run at the Rogers Centre in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The home run was his only hit in five at-bats and he also struck out once. It was a special moment in an otherwise forgettable campaign for Cabrera. His […...

Humberto Mejia To Start Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Humberto Mejia will start Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. He will be recalled from Triple-A and make his first appearance of the season. A corresponding move will be made afterward. Mejia has just 10 career MLB innings under his belt, posting a 5.40 ERA, […...

Sammy Long Probable For Tuesday's Start

San Francisco Giants left-hander Sammy Long is expected to start Tuesday's game against the New York Mets, manager Gabe Kapler said. Long, recalled on August 22, has had a few stints with the Giants this season with mixed results. Across eight games and four starts, he has a 5.72 ERA and a 25.0 K% in […...

Gregory Polanco Placed On Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Gregory Polanco on outright waivers Sunday, according to Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic. If he goes unclaimed, he can become a free agent if he doesn't want a minor league assignment. Polanco, who has spent eight seasons in the Pirates outfield, has never lived up to the hype that he […...

Brandon Marsh Doubles In Saturday's Loss

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh was 1-for-3 with a double during Friday's 5-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians. He struck out twice as well. Marsh got off to a horrible start in his rookie season, with a .471 OPS in his first 22 games, but he's picked up the pace since, slashing .378/.410/.568 during […...

Reid Detmers Picks Up Third Loss

Los Angeles Angels Reid Detmers (1-3) wasn't his sharpest during Friday's 5-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians, only pitching 3.2 innings and taking the loss. His pitch count was sitting at 70 before he got the hook. He gave up three runs, struck out four, and walked three. It wasn't what Detmers was hoping for, […...

Jaime Barria Has Ugly Start Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria struggled again on Friday against the Cleveland Indians, taking the loss and surrendering five runs in two innings. He added three strikeouts, no walks, and one home run. It's his second start in a row going three innings or less, and he has now allowed eight runs and […...

David Fletcher Singles and Walks Friday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher went 1-for-3 during Friday's 9-1 blowout loss to the Cleveland Indians. He singled in a run in the third inning and added a walk to his batting line. The game brought his average up to .298, and he also has 11 steals, 66 runs, and 40 RBI. Although […...

Franmil Reyes Records Five RBI Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes had a terrific day at the dish on Friday, smashing a first-inning three-run home run and collecting five RBI. He also added a single and a run in five at-bats. He has been a mainstay in the heart of the Indians lineup, with Reyes having his best season since […...

Dominic Smith Dealing With Wrist Soreness

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith has been dealing with right wrist soreness for a good portion of the season, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Smith has yet to go on the injured list this season, but his wrist might explain part of his struggles thus far. After two productive seasons at the […...

Joe Kelly Completes Rehab Outing Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly (COVID-19) faced three batters in a rehab outing on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kelly threw 16 pitches, striking out one and walking two. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that he could be activated from the injured list as soon as Sunday. Kelly, who has been on […...

Jose Quintana Struggles Thursday, Not Guaranteed Another Start

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Quintana was pulled during the second innings in Thursday's win against the Detroit Tigers. He gave up six runs (five earned), one home run, and seven hits while striking out 1 in 1.1 innings. The outing brought his ERA up to 6.84 over 51.1 innings. Because of the poor result, […...

Phil Gosselin Has Big Day Thursday

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder Phil Gosselin was a key part in the 13-10 victory over the Detroit Tigers Thursday, collecting three hits. He had a solo home run, two singles, two RBI, and two runs in six trips to the plate. The big day brought his slash line to .282/.336/.398, and he now has five […...

Jared Walsh Collects Three Hits Thursday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh was a big contributor to the Angels 13-10 comeback win on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with two singles and a double. He also added two walks, two RBI, and a run scored. He now has two extra-base hits in his last 22 games, neither of them home runs. Hopefully, […...