Jorge Polanco Plates A Run In Blowout Loss

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco continued his strong month of hitting in Monday's blowout loss to the White Sox. Polanco ripped an RBI single, which registered an exit velocity of 105.3 MPH- in the eighth inning off of White Sox reliever Jose Ruiz. The 27-year-old now has 13 hits in his last nine games- […]

Rob Refsnyder Has Four-Hit Day Monday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder went 4-for-4 with an RBI double in Monday's 16-4 blowout loss to the White Sox. Refsnyder got the scoring started for the Twins in the second inning, as he rapped a double off of Dallas Keuchel to score Mitch Garver. The 30-year-old added a trio of singles to cap off […]

Josh Donaldson Belts Fifth Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Monday's 16-4 loss to the White Sox. Donaldson crushed an 0-1 changeup from Dallas Keuchel into right-center field for his fifth long ball of the season. The blast traveled 413 feet at an exit velocity of 108.1 MPH. Donaldson ranks in the […]

J.A. Happ Rocked By White Sox Again

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ had a second consecutive rough outing against the White Sox on Monday. Happ failed to make it out of the fourth inning, allowing six runs on seven hits while walking three and fanning just one batter. The veteran southpaw loaded the bases in the first inning and allowed three […]

Rougned Odor Nearing A Return

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) could make his return to action as soon as Tuesday- per manager Aaron Boone. Odor has been sidelined since May 4 with a sprained knee, but he had an encouraging workout on Saturday, after which Boone alluded that he could return at some point during the series […]

Zack Britton Experiencing General Soreness Following Simulated Game

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is experiencing "general soreness" following his simulated game on Saturday. Manager Aaron Boone said that Britton has been scheduled to see a doctor and that the team is "hopeful that it won't be significant." The southpaw was slated to begin a rehab assignment this week, though that […]

Max Kepler Not Expected To Require Injured List Stint

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is not expected to be sidelined with an injured list stint. Kepler tweaked his hamstring during Sunday's game and is set to miss Monday's contest- though manager Rocco Baldelli said that the injured list is not in the team's plans for the veteran outfielder but that Kepler "may need […]

Willians Astudillo Available Off Bench Monday

Minnesota Twins utility Willians Astudillo (hand) is not in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the White Sox but is available off the bench. Astudillo was hit on the hand by a pitch and had to leave Sunday's game early after experiencing swelling, though the team said it improved from yesterday. That he's potentially […]

Alex Kirilloff Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was able to take batting practice Monday and is slated to begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints sometime this week. Kirilloff received a cortisone shot a little over a week ago for his sprained wrist- and has gradually increased his activity, progressing from dry […]

Deivi Garcia Strikes Out Nine In Latest Triple-A Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia turned heads in his latest outing for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Sunday afternoon. Garcia pitched five innings, allowing a pair of hits, a run, and one walk while striking out nine batters to earn the victory. The 21-year-old registered 12 swings-and-misses, mixing in a fair amount of […]

Max Kepler Absent From Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox. Kepler tweaked his hamstring late during Sunday's game- though manager Rocco Baldelli said that the veteran outfielder tested it out running, but that the team didn't think he'd be able to go at full speed if he […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns To Lineup Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (ankle) is back in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Mets. Acuna missed three games since exiting Thursday's contest with the ankle injury, though he was utilized as a pinch hitter at the end of Sunday's game- indicating that he was close to a return. The superstar […]

Giancarlo Stanton Placed On 10-Day Injured List With Quad Strain

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (quad) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left quad strain. Stanton was scratched from Friday's lineup due to the ailment, then sat out the weekend's slate of games before the Yankees ultimately opted to place him on the injured list. Judging by the Yankees' […]

Trevor Larnach Collects Three Hits Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach went 3-for-5 with a run scored in a 7-6 loss to the Athletics. Larnach did strike out twice but rapped a trio of singles for the first multi-hit game of his career. The 24-year-old is now 5-for-20 since being called up from the minors. Larnach's presence in the lineup potentially […]

Andrelton Simmons Swats Second Homer

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons came up big for his team in a key situation during Sunday's loss to the Athletics. Simmons stepped up to the plate with one man on and his team down two in the eighth inning- and belted a game-tying homer on the first pitch of the at-bat. It was just […]

Max Kepler Drives In Four, Tweaks Hamstring Late

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, and four RBI in Sunday's loss to Oakland. Kepler served as an excellent run-producer for Minnesota, belting a three-run homer in the second inning, then lofting a sacrifice fly in the third. He later doubled and scored a run. Manager Rocco […]

Taylor Rogers Charged With The Loss Sunday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers was saddled with his second loss of the season in Sunday's defeat at the hands of the Athletics. Rogers entered with the game tied in the ninth, getting a strikeout before surrendering a single to Ramon Laureano. Laureano moved to second on a fielder's choice, then advanced to third […]

Kenta Maeda Dealing With Groin Tightness

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda was so-so in a no-decision against the Athletics on Sunday. Maeda pitched four innings, allowing five runs- three earned- on eight hits while fanning two batters with one walk. The veteran right-hander was solid through four frames and appeared to be headed towards a win, though he fell apart […]

Clint Frazier Goes Yard Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier went 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored and a homer in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Orioles. Frazier homered in his first at-bat of the contest, snapping an eight-game homer-less streak. This was an encouraging effort from the 26-year-old, who was in the midst of a 1-for-12 slide […]

Gary Sanchez Belts Two-Run Homer

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez belted his fifth home run of the season in Sunday's defeat at the hands of the Orioles. Sanchez absolutely hammered an Adam Plutko cutter in the first inning to extend the lead to 3-0. The blast traveled 435 feet at an exit velocity of 112.3 MPH. The slugger has […]

Aaron Judge Swats 12th Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, a homer, and a walk in Sunday's loss to Baltimore. Judge's homer, which tied him for the major league lead, was a no-doubter, as it traveled 443 feet at an exit velocity of 114.7 MPH. The slugger is riding a six-game hitting streak, […]

Jordan Montgomery Shaky In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery struggled in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Orioles. Montgomery lasted just three innings, allowing five runs on six hits while striking out four with two walks. He didn't factor into the decision. It was a frustrating outing for Montgomery, as he was gifted an early four-run lead but […]

Michael Conforto, Jeff McNeil Exit With Injuries Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) and infielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) have exited Sunday's game with hamstring injuries. Conforto grabbed his hamstring while running down the first-base line, ultimately leaving the contest. It's not clear how McNeil suffered his injury, though he too left with hamstring tightness, an unfortunate occurrence after he missed time […]

Shohei Ohtani Scheduled To Pitch Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher outfielder Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to take the mound Wednesday against Cleveland. Ohtani was originally slated to toe the rubber on Tuesday but will now be pushed back just one day due to fatigue. The two-way star looked electric on the mound in his last outing, allowing one run and striking […]

Will Smith Taking A Seat Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. Smith has yet to homer in May, though he owns a solid .282 batting average with four extra-base hits to his name. Austin Barnes will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Jose Ramirez Drills Three Extra-Base Hits

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 3-for-3 with three doubles and a walk in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Seattle. Ramirez couldn't be kept off the basepaths as he reached safely in each of his four trips to the dish. The 28-year-old has been excellent over the last week, going 7-for-23 with two home runs […]

Tucker Barnhart Getting A Breather Sunday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart is getting the day off on Sunday. Barnhart has four hits in his last three contests and is riding a three-game hitting streak. Backup Tyler Stephenson will assume the catching duties and bat fifth Sunday. Expect Barnhart to be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Giants.

Mitch Moreland To Miss Another Game Sunday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland (side) remains out of the lineup Sunday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Moreland is doing "a little better" Sunday, though the team will have a better idea of his future availability during their off day Monday. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter Sunday and bat sixth.

Charlie Blackmon Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (groin) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. Blackmon is dealing with a mild groin strain, an issue that forced him to exit Friday's game early- and has cost him two games, including Sunday, since. Yonathan Daza will start in right field and bat seventh. Daza […]

Willians Astudillo Behind The Plate Sunday

Minnesota Twins utility Willians Astudillo will be behind the plate as the team's catcher for Sunday's game against the Athletics. Astudillo has filled in at catcher as a defensive replacement this year, though this will be his first start of the season as the backstop. The 29-year-old is batting .316 with three homers and 11 […]