Marcus Stroman Starting Saturday Against The Dodgers

Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) will start Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has been sidelined since June 3 with right shoulder inflammation. Stroman allowed seven hits, one walk, and five earned runs while striking out two in his last rehab start with Triple-A on Sunday. The 31-year-old has struggled this season, posting […]

Rafael Devers Removed From Friday's Game

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (back) was removed from Friday's game against the New York Yankees in the top of the fifth inning due to an apparent lower-back injury. The 25-year-old went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before exiting. He appeared to be wincing in pain and grabbing his lower back after striking out […]

Jurickson Profar Placed On The 7-Day Concussion IL

San Diego Padres infielder Jurickson Profar (concussion, neck) was placed on the 7-day concussion list on Friday. He was involved in a scary collision with his teammate C.J. Abrams while attempting to catch a pop-up in left field. The 29-year-old sustained a concussion and a neck strain in Thursday's win. Profar slashed .242/.343/.397 with eight […]

Tommy La Stella Placed On The COVID-19 IL

The San Francisco Giants placed second baseman Tommy La Stella (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. It's unclear if La Stella tested positive or was a close contact. The 33-year-old will be eligible to return as soon as he clears protocols. He is slashing .241/.281/.375 with two home runs, 11 RBI, and 13 […]

Luis Cessa Lands On The Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed pitcher Luis Cessa (back) on the 15-day injured list with a muscle strain in his back on Thursday. He exited Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a back injury. The 30-year-old walked one batter over one-third of an inning before being removed from Thursday's contest. Cincinnati's bullpen […]

Ha-Seong Kim Dealing With Thumb Issue

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (thumb) is dealing with a minor thumb issue that has caused him to be out of the lineup for the team's previous two games. He sustained his thumb injury on Monday, but the injury isn't considered serious as the 26-year-old is expected to return soon. Kim is slashing .233/.322/.356 […]

Tyler O'Neill Could Return Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. He has been sidelined since late June with a left hamstring strain. The 27-year-old is expected to return as the team's everyday left fielder. He went 3-for-7 with a double and […]

Kyle Hendricks' MRI Shows No Structural Damage

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) underwent an MRI on Thursday, which revealed no structural damage. According to Cubs manager David Ross, he won't need shoulder surgery, but there is no timetable for a return from a right shoulder strain. The Cubs will have an update on Hendricks after their weekend series against the Los […]

Marcus Stroman Expected To Be Activated For Weekend Start

Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the injured list and start during the team's weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He allowed seven hits, one walk, and five earned runs while striking out two in his last rehab start with Triple-A last Sunday. The 31-year-old has struggled this […]

Justin Steele Expected To Be Placed On The Paternity List

The Chicago Cubs are expected to place pitcher Justin Steele on the paternity list. He did not travel with the team to Los Angeles while he awaited the birth of his child. The 26-year-old owns a 4.13 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 76 strikeouts across 76 1/3 innings in 2022. He will miss the next few […]

Kolby Allard Back In The Big Leagues

The Texas Rangers recalled pitcher Kolby Allard from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday. He was demoted to minors in mid-June after struggling with a 5.06 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 12:3 K: BB over 16 innings with the Rangers. Since being demoted, the 24-year-old has been solid in the minors, allowing three earned runs while striking […]

Chris Sale Walks Five In Wednesday's Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale (rib) allowed one earned run on three hits and five walks while striking out five across 3 2/3 innings during Wednesday's rehab start for Triple-A Worcester. The 33-year-old threw 72 pitches, landing just 42 for strikes. Boston was hoping the southpaw would throw 4-to-5 innings on Wednesday, but Sale […]

Carlos Correa Dealing With Leg Tightness

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (leg) was unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox due to leg tightness. The Twins wanted to give Correa consecutive days off Wednesday and Thursday. The 27-year-old has struggled at the plate recently, going 0-for-12 over his last four games. On the season, he's still hitting a robust […]

Adam Duvall Expected To Return Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (hand) is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. According to Braves manager Brian Snitker, Duvall is good to go and fully recovered after taking a pitch off his left hand Saturday. The 33-year-old missed four straight games with a left-hand injury. He's […]

Luis Gonzalez Begins Rehab Assignment Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Gonzalez (back) reported to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment. He homered in his first at-bat during Wednesday's rehab appearance with the River Cats in the first inning. The 26-year-old played well before being placed on the injured list on June 23 with a lower back strain, […]

Evan Longoria Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants' third baseman Evan Longoria (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain. The 36-year-old most likely picked up the injury in Tuesday's loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is expected to be sidelined through the All-Star break. Longoria is slashing .242/.331/.462 with eight home runs, 18 RBI, and […]

Kevin Gausman Unable To Throw Bullpen Session Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (ankle) played catch Tuesday instead of throwing his usual between-starts bullpen session. A comebacker hit him in his ankle last Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Blue Jays are evaluating and haven't ruled out the right-hander for Thursday's start against the Seattle Mariners, but it's "not looking likely" […]

Avisail Garcia Ejected From Tuesday's Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Angels for arguing balls and strikes. He went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts before being ejected. The 31-year-old entered Tuesday's contest with a seven-game streak, hitting .280 with a homer and four RBI during that stretch. He is slashing .230/.266/.331 with six home runs, […]

Tanner Scott Notches Save No. 10 On Tuesday

Miami Marlins pitcher Tanner Scott allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out one across an inning to earn the save in a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. He entered the ninth inning to protect a 2-0 lead. The 27-year-old was shaky in Tuesday's appearances, yielding two walks and […]

CT Scan Reveals Fracture In Chris Taylor's Foot

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (foot) underwent a CT scan on Tuesday, which revealed a fracture in his left foot. The Dodgers are expected to place Taylor on the injured list, and there is no timetable for his return. "It's a small fracture, but it's going to be a little longer than initially expected," […]

Curt Casali Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. He suffered a Grade 2 oblique strain on Monday and is expected to miss the next three-to-four weeks. The 33-year-old is slashing .231/.325/.370 with four home runs, 14 RBI, and 13 runs over 41 games in 2022. San Francisco is […]

Chris Taylor Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (ankle) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He was removed in the sixth inning of Monday's win over the Rockies due to left ankle swelling. The 31-year-old underwent a CT scan on Tuesday and is considered day-to-day. Taylor has been solid for fantasy […]

Tyler Gilbert Will Start Tuesday Against The Giants

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Tyler Gilbert will be called up to start Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He has been solid in his last three starts in the minors, yielding three runs or less in his previous four starts. The 28-year-old has struggled for the Diamondbacks this season, posting a 7.88 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, […]

Ty France Expected To Return This Week

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France (elbow) could return to action later this week during the team's upcoming four-game series against Toronto Blue Jays beginning Thursday. He suffered a Grade 2 flexor strain on June 23, and he still has some obstacles to clear in his recovery. According to Mariners manager Scott Servais, the team is […]

Willson Contreras Exits Early With Hamstring Tightness

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) was removed in the 10th inning of Monday's loss against the Milwaukee Brewers due to hamstring tightness. He went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts before leaving. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day and will be evaluated on Tuesday. He is slashing .274/.392/.498 with 13 home runs, 35 RBI, and 46 runs […]

Curt Casali Exits Monday's Game Early With Side Injury

San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali (oblique) exited Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a side injury. The 33-year-old appeared to have hurt his oblique. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving. Casali is considered day-to-day and will be further evaluated after the game. The veteran catcher is slashing .231/.325/.370 with four home […]

Alex Faedo Dealing With Hip Soreness

Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Faedo (hip) exited Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians due to right hip soreness. He allowed three runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three over 3 2/3 innings before leaving. The 26-year-old will return to the minor leagues regardless of his injury status. He […]

Kenley Jansen Targeting A Return On July 12

Atlanta Braves pitcher Kenley Jansen (chest) expects to be activated from the injured list on July 12. He was in the Braves clubhouse Monday and has been doing full workouts. Jansen was placed on the 15-day injured list last Tuesday with an irregular heartbeat. The 34-year-old is eligible to come off the IL on July […]

Will Smith Secures His Third Save On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. The 32-year-old threw 17 pitches, firing 13 for strikes to earn his third save of the season. […]

Gregory Soto Notches 15th Save On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Gregory Soto struck out one batter in a perfect inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 27-year-old needed just 10 pitches to retire the Giants and earn his 15th save of the year. […]