Nelson Cruz Leaves Friday's Game

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz left early during Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Cruz was replaced by pinch-hitter Ehire Adrianza in the sixth inning, although there has been no explanation for the move. Cruz has been rumored as a trade candidate, which might be the reason for the move, but he could also […]

Christian Yelich Returns To Lineup Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is back in the lineup on Friday after a three-game absence. Yelich will hit leadoff and play left field against San Francisco Giants left-hander Alex Wood. The veteran outfielder had been dealing with mid-back tightness, which caused him to be scratched from Tuesday's lineup, but he's apparently feeling good […]

Spencer Torkelson Removed After Hit By Pitch

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson was removed from Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals after getting hit in the head by a pitch in the seventh inning. Torkelson went 1-for-2 in the game before getting plunked in the helmet by an 88 MPH pitch from right-hander Brad Keller. Torkelson reportedly looked fine while […]

Aaron Civale Likely To Start Saturday After Friday Postponement

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Aaron Civale had his Friday start against the New York Yankees postponed due to inclement weather. The Guardians and Yankees will now play a doubleheader in Cleveland on Saturday. Cleveland has yet to officially announce their pitching plans for Saturday, but expect that Civale will start one of the two games. Civale […]

Gerrit Cole To Start Game 1 Of Saturday Doubleheader

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole had his Friday start against the Cleveland Guardians postponed due to inclement weather. Cole will instead take the mound in Game 1 of a Saturday doubleheader against Cleveland. The Yankees will then turn to lefty Nestor Cortes to square off against the Guardians for Game 2. Cole has pitched […]

Evan Longoria Not Playing Friday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria is not in the starting lineup for his team's game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Longoria will be replaced at third base by Jason Vosler, who will bat seventh. The 36-year-old Longoria has been on a hot streak at the plate of late, hitting .435 with […]

Liam Hendriks Expects To Return Monday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Liam Hendriks (forearm) told reporters on Friday that he is expecting to be activated off of the injured list on Monday. Hendriks has been sidelined since June 10 after coming down with a forearm issue but fantasy gamers shouldn't be without him for much longer. The Chicago closer has appeared in […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Without Timetable For Return

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (personal) remains without a timetable for a return to the field. Rodriguez has been dealing with a personal issue since the middle of June after going on the injured list earlier in the year with a rib injury. Team manager A.J. Hinch was asked about Rodriguez's status on Friday and […]

Mookie Betts Gets In On-Field Workout Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (ribs) got in an on-field workout on Friday before his team's game against the San Diego Padres. Betts has been on the injured list since June 19 after injuring his ribs. Betts reportedly "felt good" after his workout and could possibly be activated from the injured list in the […]

Manny Machado Not In Lineup Friday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Machado returned to action on Thursday as the DH after missing over a week, going 1-for-4 with a double, a run, and three strikeouts but will be sidelined yet again on Friday. The […]

Chris Bassitt Placed On Injured List

New York Mets right-hander Chris Bassitt was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday with a non-injury issue. Bassitt was scheduled to start in the Friday series opener against the Texas Rangers but will instead be replaced on the mound by David Peterson. There's no word yet whether Bassitt tested positive for COVID or […]

Andrew Wantz Suspended Three Games

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Andrew Wantz was suspended for three games for throwing at Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker while warnings were in place on Sunday. Wantz hit Winker on the hip after earlier throwing a pitch near the head of Julio Rodriguez. The Angels were reportedly unhappy about a pitch thrown near the head […]

Ramon Urias Takes Batting Practice Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias (oblique) took batting practice and grounders on the field ahead of his team's game against the Seattle Mariners on Monday. Urias has been sidelined since June 10 after straining his left oblique. The 28-year-old appears to be nearing a return to the field for the Orioles, although it is still […]

Tylor Megill Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Megill was placed on the 10-day IL in mid-June after coming down with discomfort in his pitching shoulder, prompting the team to shut him down from throwing for four weeks. The move means that Megill won't be back until […]

Triston Casas Begins Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ankle) began his hitting and fielding progression on Monday, according to Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald. Casas has been sidelined by an ankle injury since May 17. Casas remains without a timetable for a return to action at Triple-A Worcester but he is progressing in the right […]

Raisel Iglesias Suspended Two Games

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias was suspended for two games for his actions during a bench-clearing brawl with the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Iglesias was not in the game at the time and entered the fracas from the bullpen after teammate Andrew Wantz hit Jesse Winker on the hip. The 32-year-old closer seems to […]

J.P. Crawford Receives Five-Game Suspension

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was given a five-game suspension by MLB for fighting during a bench-clearing brawl with the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Los Angeles pitcher Andrew Wantz hit outfielder Jesse Winker on the hip after being warned earlier in the game for throwing near the head of Julio Rodriguez. Crawford was part […]

Julio Rodriguez Suspended Two Games

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez was suspended for two games on Monday for his role in a bench-clearing brawl on Sunday. Rodriguez had an Andrew Wantz pitch thrown near his head earlier in the contest. Wantz then later hit outfielder Jesse Winker on the hip, sparking the incident. According to MLB, Rodriguez was suspended for […]

Jesse Winker Suspended Seven Games

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker received a seven-game suspension on Monday for his role in a bench-clearing brawl on Sunday. Winker was hit on the hip by an Andrew Wantz pitch after Wantz had thrown a ball near the head of star rookie Julio Rodriguez earlier in the game. The incensed Winker then made his […]

Max Scherzer Might Make Rehab Start Sunday

New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer (back) could possibly make an additional rehab start on Sunday. Earlier in the day the Mets stated that Scherzer would not take the mound as a starter for the Mets on Sunday with David Peterson instead expected to take the mound. Scherzer has made one previous rehab start, going […]

Jorge Polanco Could Be Back Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (back) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list in time for his team's series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday or Tuesday. Polanco has been on the sidelines since June 12 after coming down with tightness in his lower back. Manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters that […]

Kris Bryant Not Ready To Return This Weekend

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) will not be ready to rejoin the big league club this weekend, according to the Denver Post's Patrick Saunders. Bryant has appeared in two rehab games for Triple-A Albuquerque, going 0-for-6 with three strikeouts thus far. He was initially expected back for his team's weekend series against the Minnesota […]

Austin Meadows Likely To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and is likely to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday. Meadows has been out since June 17 and previously missed almost a month with a bout of vertigo before falling ill with the virus. He will need some reps in the minors to […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Leaves With Back Spasms

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Friday's game against the New York Mets with back spasms. Chisholm went 2-for-3 with a run before being replaced in the lineup by Willians Astudillo at the top of the sixth inning. It appears that the removal from the game was precautionary, but look for Miami to […]

Trayce Thompson Traded To Dodgers

The Detroit Tigers agreed to trade outfielder Trayce Thompson to the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations on Monday. Thompson will rejoin a Dodgers team that he last played for in 2016, a season in which he hit .225 with 13 homers. The Dodgers were in need of some outfield depth after losing Mookie Betts […]

C.J. Abrams Recalled Monday

The San Diego Padres recalled infielder C.J. Abrams from Triple-A El Paso on Monday. Abrams is starting at shortstop and hitting eighth against the Arizona Diamondbacks for Monday's game at Petco Park. The team was expected to recall the rookie prospect after Manny Machado's (ankle) injury on Sunday and they did just that to provide […]

Mike Clevinger Will Start Wednesday

San Diego Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger is expected to start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Clevinger was activated from the COVID IL last week and tossed two innings in relief on Friday. The 31-year-old will be taking the spot of Joe Musgrove who is on the COVID IL and will apparently not be ready […]

David Peralta Scratched Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta was scratched ahead of his team's Monday night game against the San Diego Padres. The team replaced him in the lineup with Jordan Luplow, who will get the start in left field. Arizona has yet to give a reason as to why Peralta will not play on Monday but expect […]

Padres Have Optimism Manny Machado Will Avoid IL

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for his team's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Machado injured his ankle running on Sunday in an incident that looked serious at the time. On Monday, the Padres expressed some optimism that Machado will be able to avoid a […]

Kevin Kiermaier Leaves Early Monday With Hip Issue

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier left Monday's game against the New York Yankees with inflammation in his left hip. Kiermaier appeared to be feeling some discomfort in his leg during his first, and only, at-bat in the game. He wound up striking out and was replaced in center field by Brett Phillips. Kiermaier just […]