Clayton Kershaw's MRI Reveals No Structural Damage

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) got an MRI on Friday and the results showed no structural damage for the southpaw. Kershaw was placed on the injured list earlier on Friday after getting an epidural on Thursday. The positive MRI results are good news after Kershaw had already indicated to reporters that he was […]

George Springer Sprains Ankle Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer left Friday's game with a sprained ankle. Springer injured his ankle after falling awkwardly into the outfield wall at Tropicana Field after misplaying a triple off the bat of Brandon Lowe. He initially stayed in the game but left after a groundout in the third inning, ultimately going 0-for-2 […]

Casey Mize To Make Rehab Start Thursday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (elbow) is scheduled to make his first rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. Mize injured his elbow during a start on April 14, just his second appearance of the 2022 season. The 25-year-old hurler is trending in the right direction after his elbow sprain but he will probably need […]

Ryan Pepiot May Start For Dodgers Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot joined his team's taxi squad on Monday and could possibly make his MLB debut in a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The team has yet to make a final decision but is reportedly leaning toward sending Pepiot out there to take on the Pirates. Pepiot has made […]

Joey Wentz Will Make His MLB Debut Wednesday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Joey Wentz will make his MLB debut against the Oakland A's on Wednesday. Wentz has made five starts for Triple-A Toledo this season, posting a 4.12 ERA and an eye-popping 11.90 K/9. The 24-year-old hurler is generally regarded as a top-10 prospect in the Detroit farm system, boasting a pedestrian fastball but […]

Jake Marisnick Leaves With Injury On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Marisnick left Monday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with an injury. Marisnick injured his left thumb after a hard landing while making a diving catch during the win. The veteran outfielder went 0-for-2 in the game before Cole Tucker pinch-hit for him during the sixth inning. Marisnick is hitting […]

Luke Voit Will Need More Rehab At-Bats

San Diego Padres first baseman Luke Voit (biceps) will stay at Triple-A El Paso for the time being in an attempt to get his bat going. Voit has struggled in Triple-A, striking out in nine straight at-bats at one point as he attempts to work his way back to the big league club after injuring […]

Anthony DeSclafani To Throw A Bullpen Monday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) will throw a bullpen session on Monday ahead of his team's game against the Colorado Rockies. DeSclafani has not pitched in a game since April 21 as he has been dealing with inflammation in his right ankle. The veteran right-hander is still without a timeline for a return […]

Chris Taylor Leaves Monday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor left his team's 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday after he fouled a ball off of his left knee during the sixth inning. Taylor had gone 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before he was replaced in the lineup by Max Muncy. The veteran was in visible pain after […]

Brandon Belt Scratched Monday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (neck) was a late scratch from Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Belt left Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with neck stiffness and is considered day-to-day. He was originally slated to return to action on Monday against Colorado but apparently his neck is still giving him […]

J.P. Crawford Could Be Back In Lineup Tuesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (back) left Saturday's game with back spasms and has been sidelined the past two days. He is hoping to be able to take some swings on Monday with the possibility of returning to the lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Dylan Moore has been covering shortstop in Crawford's absence […]

Brian Anderson Hits Injured List Friday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. Anderson was not listed with an injury designation, so it is likely either he returned a positive COVID-19 test or was in close contact with someone else who tested positive. The Marlins recalled outfielder Bryan De La Cruz in a […]

Jack Flaherty To Throw Bullpen Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session on Saturday. Flaherty was shut down in March with discomfort in his throwing shoulder and received a platelet-rich plasma injection shortly thereafter. The 26-year-old will be permitted to throw all of his pitches during the bullpen session, giving hope that he could […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hitting Leadoff In Season Debut Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. is hitting leadoff against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Wade dealt with inflammation in his knee during spring training and will be making his 2022 debut against St. Louis right-hander Jordan Hicks. The 28-year-old logged 30 at-bats during a recent rehab appearance, hitting .238 with a […]

Carson Kelly Scratched With Abdominal Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly was scratched from his team's Friday night home game against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran catcher is apparently dealing with abdominal tightness, which will prevent him from taking the field on Friday night. Kelly was slated to serve as the catcher for right-hander Merrill Kelly, who will instead throw to […]

Jorge Soler Getting Night Off Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler is not in the starting lineup for his team's Friday night game against the San Diego Padres. Soler will get the night off as his club gears up to kick off a weekend series in San Diego. The Marlins will roll out Jon Berti in left field in place of […]

Randy Arozarena Dealing With Knee Soreness

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena will serve as his team's DH against the Oakland A's on Friday. Arozarena was originally slated to play the field in the initial lineup but he is dealing with some left knee soreness. While the 27-year-old apparently isn't 100%, it does not appear that the knee issue will keep […]

Liam Hendriks Picks Up Save Monday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks threw a scoreless ninth inning to slam the door on a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Hendriks was dominant as he struck out all three batters he faced in the frame. The 33-year-old reliever kicked off his White Sox tenure in poor fashion, blowing his […]

Giovanny Gallegos Notches Fifth Save Monday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos threw a scoreless ninth inning to save a 1-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Gallegos struck out two and allowed one hit in the frame. The 30-year-old reliever worked around a two-out single to Carlos Santana to slam the door on the Royals on Monday afternoon. […]

Dylan Cease Strikes Out 11 Monday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease was dominant in a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Cease tossed seven shutout innings of one-hit ball while striking out 11 and walking none. The 26-year-old notched 11 swinging strikes on the way to improving his record to 3-1 on the season. Cease has taken […]

Steven Matz Picks Up Third Win

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz pitched well in a 1-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Matz tossed six shutout innings while striking out four on the way to improving his record to 3-1 on the season. The 30-year-old has been decent for the Cardinals in his first season in St. Louis, […]

Zack Greinke Takes Loss Monday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke pitched well in a 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Greinke allowed just one run over six innings of work while striking out one and walking none. Despite the solid performance, Greinke took the loss, dropping his record to 0-2 on the season. The veteran hurler […]

Miguel Sano May Need Surgery

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) hit the injured list on Monday, retroactive to May 1, after experiencing soreness in his knee on Saturday. Manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters on Monday that Sano may need a surgical procedure on the knee with the team expected to make a decision in the next few days. […]

Cavan Biggio Returns To The Field Monday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and was able to start baseball activities on Monday. Biggio has been sidelined with the virus since April 25 and could possibly embark on a rehab assignment before playing for the big league club. The 27-year-old is off to a slow start in 2022, […]

Wander Franco Back In Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) returned to the lineup for his team's Monday night game against the Oakland A's. Franco was scratched from Sunday's game with a tight hamstring but it appears that the move was just preventative and that the hamstring is not a major issue for the young star. Franco is […]

Tayler Saucedo Leaves Friday's Game With Injury

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Tayler Saucedo left his team's game on Friday with an apparent injury to his hip or side. Saucedo faced two batters in the fifth inning, throwing 11 pitches and walking one before walking off with the injury. The 28-year-old has posted a 13.50 ERA and 1.88 WHIP with zero strikeouts across […]

Mark Melancon Placed on COVID List Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Mark Melancon was placed on the COVID-19 list on Friday for undisclosed reasons. It is not clear whether Melancon tested positive for COVID-19 or if he was a close contact. Either way, he will be out of commission for at least the next few days. Melancon has posted a 0-2 record, 1.13 […]

Mitch Haniger Leaves Friday's Game With Injury

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger left Friday's game with a high ankle sprain. Haniger hurt himself on a swing during the first inning. He wound up picking up a single on that at-bat but was removed by pinch-runner Abraham Toro. After just getting activated from the COVID list earlier in the day, Haniger could miss […]

Brandon Belt Placed On COVID List

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt was placed on the COVID-19 list ahead of Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. Belt tested positive for COVID-19, on Friday so he will be sidelined for the next few days. The Giants have seen COVID tear through their roster as they have had several players test positive […]

Alex Cobb Could Return This Weekend

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (groin) could return to the team sometime this weekend. Cobb is recovering from a Grade 1 groin strain but has been throwing regularly over the past week. The 34-year-old has made just two starts for the Giants in 2022, posting a 1-0 record, 4.82 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 14 […]