Kris Bryant Close To Increasing His Activities

Colorado Rockies third baseman Kris Bryant (back) has hit off a batting tee and is close to playing soft toss to increase his hitting activity. He's going to make sure his back can handle a full pre-game routine before he resumes playing in games. Bryant likely tried to return too soon from a lower back... Read More

Peter Lambert Still Has Elbow Pain

Colorado Rockies right-hander Peter Lambert (elbow) is still dealing with the effects of Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in 2020 and remains on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Albuquerque. There remains no timetable for when he'll return to game action. The Rockies were hoping that the former second-round pick could provide some... Read More

Tyler Kinley Placed On Injured List

The Colorado Rockies placed reliever Tyler Kinley (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right elbow soreness and recalled right-hander Chad Smith from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Kinley has been one of the team's primary setup men this year, and he had a microscopic 0.75 ERA in 25 relief appearances. Along... Read More

Oneil Cruz Could Make Season Debut This Week

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz could make his 2022 season debut with the Pirates on Friday when they begin a seven-game homestand against the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs. Cruz recently returned to Triple-A Indianapolis after missing some time with an ankle injury, but he's back now and has nine home runs, 33 RBI... Read More

Gleyber Torres Finding His Old Swing

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres has been working to find his swing after he hit too many ground balls last season. Torres' on-base percentage is at a career-low, but he has already hit 12 home runs in 2022, three more than he hit last season. His fly-ball rate has taken a big jump, he... Read More

Martin Perez Likely To Remain With Rangers

Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez is the kind of starting pitcher that non-contenders almost always move at the trade deadline, and he's on a one-year deal while earning a relatively modest $4 million. Despite his rough outing last weekend, Perez is fifth in the American League with a 2.18 ERA in 74 1/3 innings. But... Read More

Willson Contreras A Fit For The Giants?

While Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras doesn't appear to be a trade fit for the Houston Astros -- they revere the defensive work of Martin Maldonado -- he would make particular sense for the San Francisco Giants, who recently demoted Joey Bart. Curt Casali has never played 90 games in a major league season, and... Read More

Aaron Judge Set For Arbitration Hearing On June 22

The New York Yankees and outfielder Aaron Judge have an arbitration hearing scheduled for June 22, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The two sides have yet to agree on a long-term contract extension for the 30-year-old superstar. Judge had stated prior to the season that he was hoping to avoid an arbitration hearing... Read More

Zack Greinke Pitches Five Scoreless Frames In Rehab Start

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke (forearm) had a nearly flawless outing in his first rehab start at Triple-A Omaha on Sunday. He pitched five scoreless innings and allowed one hit and no walks while striking out four. The 38-year-old veteran has been on the shelf since late May due to a forearm strain.... Read More

Aaron Bummer Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed relief pitcher Aaron Bummer (lat) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. The move is retroactive to June 9. The 28-year-old is hampered by a left lat strain. This is his second trip to the injured list this year as he missed a few weeks in May due to a... Read More

Jonathan Loaisiga To Begin Throwing Program Monday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga (shoulder) is set to begin a throwing program on Monday. The 27-year-old has been on the 15-day injured list since May 25 due to right shoulder inflammation. He was shut down from throwing upon landing on the injured list. He then traveled to Nicaragua to attend to a... Read More

Aroldis Chapman Set For Next Bullpen Session Tuesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) completed his first bullpen session on Saturday and the team has reported that he is pain-free. He is set to pitch another bullpen session at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday. Chapman was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 23 due to left Achilles tendinitis. The 34-year-old... Read More

Michael Kopech's MRI Shows No Structural Damage

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) received encouraging results from the MRI on his knee on Sunday. The MRI showed no structural damage. Kopech stated that there was some fluid buildup as well as some soreness. He also added that he thinks the injury feels worse than it actually is. Kopech suffered the... Read More

Lance Lynn To Make His Season Debut Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) will make his season debut on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. The team had originally announced that Lynn would be activated prior to Tuesday's game, but they've decided to bump him up a day. Dylan Cease is now starting on Tuesday and the team has yet... Read More

James Paxton Completes Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (elbow) completed a bullpen session on Saturday. It was the first time he'd thrown off a mound in over a month. Red Sox manager Alex Cora was encouraged by the bullpen session, calling it "really good." According to Cora, Paxton threw about 15 pitches. The 33-year-old veteran is... Read More

Brandon Belt Could Be Activated This Week

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) could be activated during their upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals. He has been sidelined since late May due to right knee inflammation. The good news is, Belt has been ramping up his baseball activities recently. The organization is hopeful that he can play against the... Read More

Nick Pivetta Bumped Up To Tuesday For Next Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta will start the team's next game on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. Nathan Eovaldi (back) was originally slated to start Tuesday's game, but the team placed him on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. Rich Hill is now pitching on Wednesday against the A's and the team has... Read More

Wander Franco To Begin Drills On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quad) is scheduled to begin agility drills on Monday. The superstar infielder has been sidelined since late May due to a right quad strain. The hope is that Franco will be able to ramp up baseball activities in the coming days. Sadly, Tampa Bay has not given a timetable... Read More

Johnny Cueto To Have Start Pushed Back

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Johnny Cueto was asked to pitch in relief during Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) was unable to get through the first inning due to injury. That being said, Cueto was asked to pitch five innings out of the bullpen. This was his second relief... Read More

Josh Hader Collects 19th Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader collected his league-leading 19th save of the season during Sunday's victory over the Washington Nationals. The lefty reliever struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning. The 28-year-old needed just 15 pitches to handle the Nats' batters. Hader has allowed only two runs and converted 19-of-20 save chances... Read More

Ian Happ Collects Three Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was able to reach base safely four times during Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He started off the game with a no-doubt home run, but things quickly turned ugly for Chicago. The Cubs ended up taking an early lead, but dropped this game 18-4. Happ finished the game... Read More

Kyle Wright Continues Excellent Campaign

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright continued his breakout campaign versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. He went six innings, allowed five hits, and three earned runs with seven strikeouts in the victory. The 26-year-old has given up three or fewer earned runs in 11 of his 12 starts to begin the season. He'll carry... Read More

Matt Carpenter Knocks In Seven Runs

New York Yankees third baseman Matt Carpenter put together an unbelievable performance against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The 36-year-old went 3-for-4 with two homers and seven RBI in the 18-4 win. To be fair, the Cubs had trouble getting anyone out during this game. Although, Carpenter has eight hits and six home runs since... Read More

Nathan Eovaldi Lands On 15-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive June 9. The expectation was that Eovaldi would be able to make a start this week. Obviously, that won't be the case as the 32-year-old continues to deal with lower back inflammation. This is a blow to fantasy... Read More

Michael Kopech Removed Due To Injury

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. He was pulled after 12 pitches due to an apparent knee issue. The organization is calling the issue right knee discomfort, so hopefully he won't miss any starts. The 26-year-old has been excellent this season... Read More

Zack Thompson To Make First Start On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Zack Thompson is scheduled to make his first career start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. The 24-year-old has only made one appearance since joining the big league roster. He allowed one run during four innings of work in his MLB debut. The expectation is that Thompson will be on... Read More

Avisail Garcia Scratched Due To Minor Injury

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (hand) was scratched during Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. The 30-year-old outfielder sat this one out due to left hand inflammation. He's not expected to land on the injured list, but could very well miss a few games due to this issue. Garcia is hitting .223/.264/.293 with three homers,... Read More

Starling Marte To Return On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (quad) will return to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This is his first time being in the lineup since leaving during Tuesday's game. Marte will start in right field and bat second versus lefty Patrick Sandoval. He's slashing .277/.316/.441 with seven homers, 33... Read More

Luis Urias Could Miss Time

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) was pulled out early during Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. He was able to move around fine in the clubhouse, but that doesn't guarantee that he won't miss time. Manager Craig Counsell mentioned that the organization is going to take a wait-and-see approach with Urias. The team will... Read More

Tim Anderson To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) is scheduled to start a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, according to manager Tony La Russa. Anderson has been out since he suffered a right groin strain on May 30, but there's a chance he's back by next weekend if everything goes well on... Read More