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Austin Meadows Reaches Base Four Times In Win
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 2-for-3 with a home run, two walks, two RBI and a run scored in an 8-2 win over the Red Sox on Wednesday night. After his performance on Wednesday, Meadows is now slashing .231/.328/.489 with 16 home runs, 52 RBI and 44 runs scored over 70 games this […]
Michael 3 years agoSalvador Perez Exits Wednesday After Hit By Foul Ball
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (head) exited Wednesday's game after he was hit on his catchers mask by a foul ball, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Manager Mike Matheny said after the game that the injury was a "non-concussive event," but Perez reported having a headache after being hit hard on the chin […]
Michael 3 years agoBrandon Belt To Receive Scan On Knee Thursday
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) will receive a scan of his knee on Thursday after injuring it in Wednesday night's game, according to Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com. Belt left the game in the eighth inning after he was injured while attempting to score on a two-out single. Managers should keep an eye […]
Michael 3 years agoJose Abreu Continues Slump, Goes Hitless In Win
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 0-for-4 with a walk and three strikeouts in a 4-3 win over the Pirates on Wednesday evening. It was the third time in his last four games that he went hitless, as he's now slashing .210/.246/.339 with one home run, seven RBI and six runs scored over […]
Michael 3 years agoCaleb Smith Looks Sharp In Loss Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Caleb Smith looked sharp on the mound in a 3-2 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday evening, allowing one run on four hits and four walks while striking out six in six innings of work. Smith has been looking good since joining the rotation this month, as he now has a […]
Michael 3 years agoEduardo Escobar Hits Third Homer In Last 15 Games
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar launched a pinch-hit home run for his only hit in a 3-2 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday evening. It was his 16th homer of the season and the third over his last 15 games, as he is now slashing .231/.271/.481 with seven RBI and six runs scored over […]
Michael 3 years agoChristian Walker Homers In Loss Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-2 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday. He's started to heat up a bit at the plate recently, slashing .204/.250/.367 with two homers, nine RBI and 10 runs scored over his last 15 games. The fact that that is considered […]
Michael 3 years agoAlex Bregman To Miss "At Least Two To Three Weeks"
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (quad) will miss at least a couple weeks with a left quad strain, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Manager Dusty Baker said that Bregman will be out, "at least two to three weeks or more," and added that, "These things don't heal that quickly. I won't have any […]
Michael 3 years agoCorey Knebel Could Return By End Of August
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Corey Knebel (lat) could return to the team by the end of August, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Knebel landed on the injured list with a right lat strain at the end of April, and it appears now this injury is going to cost him the majority of […]
Michael 3 years agoBrandon Belt Exits Wednesday With Apparent Leg Injury
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (leg) exited Wednesday's matchup with the Angels due to an apparent leg injury, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Belt appeared to have injured himself at some point while trying to score from first on a two-out single in the top of the eighth inning. […]
Michael 3 years agoKe'Bryan Hayes Drives In Two In Loss Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes went 2-for-4 with a walk and two RBI in a 4-3 loss to the White Sox on Wednesday. He's cooled off a bit at the plate recently, slashing .246/.328/.368 with one home run, seven RBI and five runs scored over his last 15 games. Despite that, he still sports […]
Michael 3 years agoMark Canha Gets Night Off On Wednesday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday night's matchup with the Rangers. This looks to just be a night off for Canha, who has appeared in nine straight games and has started in 26 of the team's last 27 games. Canha has been having a nice year at the […]
Michael 3 years agoMichael Conforto Activated, In Lineup Wednesday Night
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) has been activated from the injured list and is in the starting lineup for Wednesday night's contest with the Braves. Conforto is getting the start in right field and batting third against Atlanta starter Kyle Wright, as he will make his first appearance since May 16 after missing […]
Michael 3 years agoHot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 13
Well the big prospect domino has finally fallen. Wander Franco is getting called up and is expected to make his major league debut today. I got to admit, I was not expecting Franco to be up this early. Between reports earlier this season that the Rays intended to take things slow with him, plus how […]
Michael 3 years agoTyler Anderson Records Quality Start On Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Anderson allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four over 6 2/3 innings of work in a 6-3 win over the White Sox on Tuesday night. It was his fifth quality start in 14 appearances this season, as he's now 3-7 with a 4.82 ERA […]
Michael 3 years agoDaniel Vogelbach Injures Leg Running Bases
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Daniel Vogelbach (leg) appeared to injure his leg while scoring on a two-run single in the sixth inning, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The injury appears to have happened after he rounded third base, as Vogelbach was seen hobbling his way down the line to score on […]
Michael 3 years agoJustin Upton Dealing With Lower Back Tightness
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) exited Tuesday night's game due to lower back tightness, the team announced on Twitter. Upton had struck out swinging in his final at bat to end the second inning, and he was then replaced defensively in the top of the third inning by Juan Lagares. He's been having […]
Michael 3 years agoTylor Megill To Start For Mets On Wednesday
New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse and make his first Major League start on Wednesday against the Braves, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Megill has been having a nice year splitting time between Double-A and Triple-A, going 2-1 with a 3.35 ERA, 1.091 WHIP and 36 […]
Michael 3 years agoAdam Frazier Homers In Win Tuesday Night
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, one RBI and two runs scored in a 6-3 win over the White Sox. It was his third homer of the year, as he is now slashing .322/.390/.460 with 26 RBI and 42 runs scored over 70 games this year. The […]
Michael 3 years agoMiguel Cabrera Day-To-Day With Calf Tightness
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (calf) left Tuesday's game early with right calf tightness and is being considered day-to-day, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Cabrera was removed from the game in the top of the fifth inning, with Jonathan Schoop moving from second base to first base and Isaac Paredes entering the game […]
Michael 3 years agoJustin Upton Exits In Third Inning On Tuesday Night
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton left Tuesday night's game in the third inning with a potential injury, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Bollinger reports that Upton struck out swinging to end the bottom of the second inning, and was then replaced on defense in the top of the third inning by Juan Lagares. […]
Michael 3 years agoKetel Marte Exits Tuesday With Apparent Leg Injury
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (leg) exited Tuesday night's game with an apparent leg injury, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Marte hit a ground-rule double in the bottom of the first inning, but he was seen grabbing his leg as he rounded first base on the hit. He called for the trainers […]
Michael 3 years agoMiguel Cabrera Exits Early Tuesday Night
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera exited the game early on Tuesday night, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. He was replaced defensively in the top of the fifth inning by Jonathan Schoop, who slid over from second base while Isaac Paredes came off the bench and took over at second. There's […]
Michael 3 years agoKole Calhoun Likely To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) said he expects he will begin a rehab assignment next week, according to Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona. Calhoun has been out since the end of April after undergoing surgery on his hamstring to remove "a damaged left semitendinosus tendon," and has only played in 13 games this […]
Michael 3 years agoMarcus Stroman Exits With Left Hip Soreness
Updating a previous report, New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (hip) exited his start on Tuesday night due to left hip soreness, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Stroman allowed two walks in one inning of work and was facing Austin Riley in the top of the second when he left the game with […]
Michael 3 years agoMichael Conforto Not Activated Due To COVID Issue In Syracuse
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) was not activated from the injured list on Tuesday due to a COVID-19 situation going on with the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Syracuse's scheduled game for Tuesday night has been postponed while testing and contact tracing is performed, however Britton reports that […]
Michael 3 years agoMarcus Stroman Exits Early On Tuesday Night
New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman exited his start on Tuesday night with an apparent injury, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Britton reports that Stroman was seen walking gingerly off the mound after throwing a pitch to Austin Riley in the top of the second inning, and he would eventually leave the […]
Michael 3 years agoJosh Rojas Doubles In Win Monday Night
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Josh Rojas went 1-for-5 with a double and an RBI in a 5-1 win over the Brewers on Monday night. He recorded the only extra-base hit for Arizona, as the Diamondbacks finally snapped their losing streak. Rojas has been doing well at the plate over his last 15 games, slashing .232/.271/.500 […]
Michael 3 years agoKetel Marte Reaches Base Three Times In Win Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and a run scored in a 5-1 win over the Brewers on Monday night. Marte now has a six-game hitting streak, and over that span he is slashing .440/.500/.600 with four doubles, one stolen base, seven RBI and eight runs scored. He's doing […]
Michael 3 years agoTrevor Williams Throws Simulated Inning On Mound Tuesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams (appendix) threw a simulated inning off the mound on Tuesday and could begin a rehab assignment soon, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Williams has been out since June 1 after undergoing an emergency appendectomy, and Bastian reports that it's expected he will throw at least one more simulated […]
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