Articles
Merrill Kelly Strikes Out Five In Win Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly put together his best outing of the year on Tuesday night, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five in six innings of work against the Padres. Kelly had entered Tuesday with a 7.71 ERA, having allowed six runs in two of his four […]
Michael 4 years agoCarson Kelly Hits Sixth Homer Of Season Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly continued to be hot at the plate on Tuesday night, finishing 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in a 5-1 win over the Padres. The home run was Kelly's sixth of the year, as all six have come in just his last 10 games. Over […]
Michael 4 years agoFrancisco Mejia Has Three Hits Tuesday Night
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia collected a season-high three hits on Tuesday night, finishing 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in a 4-3 win over the Athletics. Tuesday's performance now brings Mejia's line up to .311/.333/.489 with five doubles, one home run and six RBI through 14 games. Mejia has been splitting […]
Michael 4 years agoBo Bichette Continues Hitless Streak Tuesday Night
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette continued his hitless streak on Tuesday night, finishing 0-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in a 9-5 win over the Nationals. Bichette has not recorded a hit since last Wednesday, as he has gone 0-for-15 with seven strikeouts over his last four games. Despite this slump, Bichette […]
Michael 4 years agoMarlins To Make Decision On Jazz Chisholm Wednesday
Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm (hamstring) has not yet received a diagnosis on the severity of his injury suffered Tuesday night, and a decision will likely not be made until Wednesday morning, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Chisholm exited the game in the bottom of the first inning with what was announced […]
Michael 4 years agoKole Calhoun Exits Game In Sixth Inning With Injury
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (leg) exited Tuesday's game with an apparent leg injury, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Gilbert reports that Calhoun appeared to have been grabbing his leg around the hamstring area after stealing third base in the sixth inning. Josh Rojas replaced him as a pinch runner, and came around to […]
Michael 4 years agoJazz Chisholm Jr. Exits Game With Hamstring Strain
Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hamstring) exited Tuesday night's game in the bottom of the first inning with a strained left hamstring, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Chisholm legged out an infield single in the top of the first, and would steal second base, advance to third on a groundout […]
Michael 4 years agoManny Piña Placed On Injured List Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Piña (toe) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured toe, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Piña suffered the injury on Monday night but played through the entire game against the Marlins. Sammon adds that the team is treating Piña's toe fracture as essentially a […]
Michael 4 years agoBrandon Nimmo Not In Lineup Tuesday
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hip) is not in the lineup on Tuesday night after receiving a shot in his hip during the team's off day Monday, according to Justin Toscano of USA Today. Nimmo received the shot to treat a mild impingement that has created stiffness in his hip, and manager Luis Rojas […]
Michael 4 years agoLuis Robert Placed On IL With Flu-Like Symptoms
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (illness) has been placed on the injured list with flu-like symptoms, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times. Robert reported the symptoms to team medical staff on Monday night, and he was placed on the injured list Tuesday out of an abundance of caution while COVID-19 […]
Michael 4 years agoYadier Molina Lands On 10-Day Injured List With Foot Injury
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (foot) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a tendon strain in his right foot, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. After missing Saturday and Sunday's game due to the injury, Molina returned to the lineup on Monday and went 0-for-3 in the loss […]
Michael 4 years agoCorey Ray Recalled From Brewers' Alternate Site
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Corey Ray was recalled from the team's alternate site on Tuesday, the Brewers announced on Twitter. One of the top prospects in Milwaukee's system, Ray has flashed 20-homer, 20-steal potential through his minor league career, with a career-best performance in 2018 where he hit 27 home runs with 37 steals at Double-A. […]
Michael 4 years agoDaniel Robertson Placed On Concussion Injured List
Milwaukee Brewers utility man Daniel Robertson (concussion) has been placed on the 7-day concussion injured list after being hit in the head by a pitch on Sunday, the team announced through Twitter. It's yet another struggle for Robertson, who has gotten off to a poor start this year with a .105 average and .322 OPS […]
Michael 4 years agoKris Bryant Out Tuesday With Sore Biceps
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (biceps) is out of the lineup on Tuesday night with soreness in his right biceps, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Manager David Ross said, "I'm going to try to rest him. He's available off the bench to hit. But I'm going to try to stay away from […]
Michael 4 years agoJavier Baez Not In Lineup Tuesday, At Risk For IL Stint
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday night, and could be facing a potential stint on the injured list, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. It's the second straight game Baez is out of the lineup after injuring his hamstring on Sunday, as Mooney reports that the […]
Michael 4 years agoAndrew Benintendi Gets Night Off Tuesday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's matchup with the Pirates. It should just be a night off for Benintendi, who has provided some value early on by slashing .227/.293/.307 with one homer and four steals. Hunter Dozier will get the start in left Tuesday and is […]
Michael 4 years agoDansby Swanson Homers In Win Monday
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson launched his second home run of the season on Monday night, finishing 2-for-5 with one RBI and a run scored in an 8-7 win over the Cubs. It was Swanson's first multi-hit performance since April 15, as he had gone 3-for-26 with nine strikeouts over his previous eight games. He's […]
Michael 4 years agoMarcell Ozuna Snaps Hitless Streak Monday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna snapped a five-game hitless streak on Monday night, finishing 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored in an 8-7 win over the Cubs. It was his first hit since he went 2-for-4 against the Cubs on April 18, as he proceeded to go 0-for-15 with four strikeouts during the […]
Michael 4 years agoRich Hill Strikes Out 10 In Loss Monday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Rich Hill struck out 10 batters but earned the loss on Monday night in a 2-1 defeat against the Athletics. Hill allowed just two runs on two hits and two walks over six innings, as he recorded his first quality start of the year while setting a season-high in strikeouts. […]
Michael 4 years agoRandy Arozarena Has Three Hits In Loss Monday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in a 2-1 loss to the Athletics on Monday night. It was the third time this season Arozarena recorded three hits in a game, as he is now slashing .301/.356/.446 with three home runs, two steals, 10 RBI and […]
Michael 4 years agoFreddy Galvis Day-To-Day With Groin Injury
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Freddy Galvis (groin) is considered day-to-day after leaving Monday's game with what was described as left adductor soreness, according to Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun. Galvis had hit an RBI double in the bottom of the second inning, and was then replaced defensively in the top of the third inning. He […]
Michael 4 years agoRyan McKenna Optioned To Alternate Site
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan McKenna was optioned to the team's alternate site following Monday night's game, according to Dan Connolly of The Athletic. In the first 13 games of his major league career, McKenna is 3-for-15 with a triple, one RBI and five runs scored. It's believed McKenna was optioned so that the team could […]
Michael 4 years agoBrandon Crawford Expected To Return Tuesday
San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (quad) is expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Crawford has been out for the last three days dealing with tightness in his ribs and then tightness in his quad, but it appears that he won't be out […]
Michael 4 years agoOdubel Herrera Recalled From Alternate Site
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was recalled from the team's alternate site on Monday, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. With the Phillies center field options struggling early this year, the team turns now to Herrera, who slashed .231/.245/.481 with four home runs, four RBI and 11 runs scored in 17 games this spring. Herrera has […]
Michael 4 years agoMike Yastrzemski To Miss Time With Oblique Strain
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (oblique) will likely miss at least five to six games due to a mild oblique strain, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Manager Gabe Kapler said that the team is hopeful Yastrzemski will not need a stint on the injured list, but if he's out for […]
Michael 4 years agoGavin Lux Activated From Injured List On Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (wrist) was activated from the injured list on Monday, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Lux was placed on the IL on April 18 with wrist soreness, and today was the first day he was eligible to return. He's in the starting lineup Monday and will bat seventh […]
Michael 4 years agoDavid Price Lands On IL With Hamstring Strain
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstring, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Price suffered the injury in Sunday's game, as he had to be replaced after one inning of work in which he allowed two runs — one earned — on three […]
Michael 4 years agoTravis Shaw, Jackie Bradley Jr. Get Night Off Monday
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw and outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. are out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins. The pair are getting the night off, as Shaw has appeared in 17 straight games while Bradley has played 12 in a row. Shaw and Bradley have both struggled early on this season, […]
Michael 4 years agoMike Trout Returns To Lineup, Batting Third Against Rangers
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (elbow) is officially listed in the Angels' lineup Monday night against the Rangers, and is set to hit third in the game. Trout has missed the past couple games after being hit by a pitch in the elbow, and he had expressed earlier in the day Monday that he […]
Michael 4 years agoAnthony Rendon Activated, Batting Cleanup Monday
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) has been activated from the injured list and is back in the lineup on Monday night where he will hit fourth against the Rangers. Rendon has been out since April 10 due to a groin strain, and had been hitting .290 with a .765 OPS through his […]
Michael 4 years ago