Tim Beckham Returns For Seattle

After having missed the last couple of days with a tight right hamstring, Seattle Mariners shortstop Tim Beckham will return to the lineup Wednesday night. Beckham has been a revelation for the Mariners early on, jumping out to a .400 start with four home runs and 11 RBI. On Wednesday he'll bat sixth as Seattle […]

Domingo Santana Out Against Royals

The Seattle Mariners will once again play without one of their regular outfielders Wednesday against Kansas City. While Mitch Haniger returns to the lineup, Domingo Santana will be out, with Jay Bruce starting in left and batting third. The 26-year-old has been a catalyst as the Mariners have shocked the world and stormed to an […]

Miguel Andujar Gives Yankees Encouraging News

Amidst a litany of injuries, the New York Yankees got some good news Wednesday afternoon. Starting third baseman Miguel Andujar, who has been out all of April with a labrum tear, has been facing the possibility of season-ending surgery since he's been on the injured list. Tuesday it was announced that he'd attempt to make […]

Gary Sanchez Not Worried As He Sits Out

The New York Yankees have started Austin Romine behind the plate the last couple of days in Houston, and that's because regular starter Gary Sanchez has been feeling tightness in his legs. While the former All-Star said he isn't worried, he'll be out of the lineup Wednesday as the Yankees look to avoid a sweep. […]

Danny Duffy To Pitch Again On Monday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) was able to throw in a minor league game Tuesday and is set to take the next step. Royals manager Ned Yost reported that the 30-year-old is next scheduled to throw between 60-65 pitches Monday, perhaps one of the latter stages in his rehab assignment. Duffy has yet […]

Caleb Joseph Recalled From Reno

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled catcher Caleb Joseph from Triple-A Reno Wednesday afternoon before their game against the Texas Rangers. The 32-year-old spent the past five seasons in Baltimore, hitting .224 with 31 home runs and 122 RBI in 402 career games. Arizona has had some success at the plate from the catcher spot in Carson […]

Big Gary Sanchez Hit Is Wasted Tuesday

The New York Yankees found themselves in another tight game with the Houston Astros Tuesday night in Texas. Trailing by a run in the top of the sixth, catcher Gary Sanchez delivered a huge double that drove in two runs, putting his club ahead and setting his bullpen up for redemption after Monday's collapse. It […]

Peter Alonso Goes Deep Twice In Defeat

While the New York Mets fell to the Minnesota Twins Tuesday night at Citi Field, their young rookie first baseman remained red-hot. Peter Alonso drove in three more runs in a 14-8 loss, smashing a pair of home runs. Alonso, 24, was batting second in the lineup, now having hit four home runs in his […]

Jacob deGrom Rocked In Unusual Performance

Looking to break his quality-starts streak with Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was handed an ugly loss Tuesday night at Citi Field. The defending Cy Young winner only managed to go four innings, surrendering six runs on eight hits and serving up three home runs. The 30-year-old only walked […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Sitting Out Tuesday

Texas Rangers infielder Asdrubal Cabrera will sit out Tuesday's series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The utility man, who has settled in at third for Texas, is batting .200 through 10 games this year, with three home runs and seven RBI. Cabrera, 33, is coming off a season that saw him hit […]

Giancarlo Stanton Likely To Hit Off Tee This Week

The New York Yankees might have reinforcements on the way as outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps) could begin his comeback process this week. The 29-year-old is likely to hit off a tee at some point this week. Stanton has been on the injured list since the first of the month with a left biceps strain. In his […]

Rich Hill Has Positive Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill said his recent bullpen session was "awesome" as he rehabs his knee injury. The 39-year-old has not pitched this season as he nurses a strained left knee. Hill will be wearing a knee brace when he returns, something he will have to get accustomed to for the first time […]

Wilson Ramos Sitting Out Tuesday

After having appeared in every New York Mets game so far this season, catcher Wilson Ramos will get Tuesday off as his club hosts the Minnesota Twins to begin a new series. In his first season with the New York club, Ramos is hitting .400 with six RBI through nine games. On Tuesday, backup catcher […]

Josh Rogers Scratched, Likely To Start For Orioles

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Josh Rogers of the Triple-A Norfolk Tides has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday, likely meaning he will arrive in Baltimore for his Orioles debut. The 24-year-old could be arriving in a move that coincides with Alex Cobb (back) going on the injured list, opening a spot in the Orioles rotation. […]

Alex Cobb Placed Back On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles have lost starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back) for at least 10 days, as he's been placed on the injured list with a lumbar strain. The 31-year-old was on the injured list earlier this season before being activated for his club's home opener. Last season, Cobb went 5-15 with a 4.90 ERA in 28 […]

Miguel Andujar To Play Catch Wednesday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar is facing what is being called a major test in his rehabbing process Wednesday as he's set to play catch. The 2018 Rookie of the Year runner-up was diagnosed with a labrum tear on April 1 and is possibly facing season-ending surgery. Andujar is not allowed to swing […]

Dakota Hudson To Make Second Start

Just days after being moved into the St. Louis Cardinals bullpen and even picking up a save, Dakota Hudson will make another start, 10 days after his first. The 24-year-old allowed four runs in his start before picking up the aforementioned save in his second and most recent appearance. Last season, he appeared in 28 […]

Jeff Hoffman Likely To Start Wednesday

Colorado Rockies pitcher Jeff Hoffman has joined the team in Denver and it seems likely he'll start Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The 26-year-old is in position to start for Tyler Anderson, who is dealing with a knee injury that forced him to the injured list. Hoffman has sporadically been a member of the […]

Mitch Haniger Getting Tuesday Off

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger will sit out Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals in what will be a routine day off. The 28-year-old has played in all 12 of his club's games thus far, hitting .255 with a pair of home runs and nine RBI thus far. With right field void Tuesday, the […]

Tim Beckham Sitting Out Tuesday

After suffering a hamstring injury on Sunday, Seattle Mariners shortstop Tim Beckham sat out Monday's game and will sit out Tuesday as his club takes on the Kansas City Royals. The 29-year-old was originally scheduled to play Monday after being diagnosed with a tight right hamstring, but he sat out and will do so once again. […]

Masahiro Tanaka's Quality Start Wasted

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka out-pitched Justin Verlander on Monday night in Houston, but his bullpen failed to preserve the lead late in the game. The Japanese native went six strong innings, allowing just one run on three hits and a pair of walks. He also struck out three and while his command seemed […]

Jon Lester To Undergo MRI

While the Chicago Cubs easily coasted to victory Monday afternoon, they suffered a troubling loss in pitcher Jon Lester. The veteran was preparing for his third inning of work when he visibly began to feel bothered by his left hamstring. After putting the first two runners on, manager Joe Maddon quickly removed him with what […]

Tyler Austin Starting In Giants Debut

Merely hours after being acquired from the Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants first baseman Tyler Austin will be immediately inserted into the club's starting lineup Monday as they face off with the San Diego Padres. Austin smacked 17 home runs and drove in 47 RBI in 69 games last season, but struck out 95 times in […]

Zack Cozart Sitting Out Monday

After getting hit by a pitch Sunday afternoon and subsequently exiting his club's game, Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart will sit out Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 33-year-old went for X-rays after the plunking and the results came back negative, but the decision to give him the day off was wisely made. […]

Luis Severino Feels Discomfort After Flat Ground Toss

The New York Yankees received some negative news Monday as manager Aaron Boone provided an update on Luis Severino. The 25-year-old reportedly "didn't feel good" after his most recent long-toss session on flat ground. Severino will return to New York for an additional MRI and exam to determine the next step. Dealing with a young […]

Scott Barlow Could Be Opener Wednesday

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost is reportedly considering an opener for Wednesday night's game against the Seattle Mariners at Kauffman Stadium. The decision will reportedly be made after Tuesday's game, with bullpen usage likely to be a factor. Glenn Sparkman is also considered a candidate to pitch in the game, perhaps for deeper into […]

Danny Duffy To Pitch In Minor League Game

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) is expected to throw approximately 50 pitches in Arizona Tuesday. His outing will take place in a minor league game as he recovers from shoulder tightness that forced him to begin the new season on the injured list. The 30-year-old is coming off a 2018 season that saw […]

Michael Conforto's Late Heroics Not Enough

The New York Mets found themselves down by 11 runs in the seventh inning Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. From that point on, however, they mounted a furious comeback, scoring eight unanswered runs before ultimately falling short, 12-9. In the ninth inning, outfielder Michael Conforto recorded his second hit of the day when he connected […]

Zack Wheeler Knocked Around, Takes Loss

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler suffered an unsuccessful first start at Citi Field this season, taking a loss against the Washington Nationals. The 28-year-old surrendered seven runs on four hits, being pulled after 4 2/3 innings pitched. Walks were a major issue for Wheeler, as he allowed seven of them, playing a role […]

Domingo German Flirts With No-No In Victory

Still a member of the starting rotation due to injuries, New York Yankees right-hander Domingo German was stellar against the Orioles Sunday afternoon. The Dominican native carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, eventually surrendering a single before retiring the side unharmed. The 26-year-old would record his second victory in as many starts to kick […]