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Mike Trout Expected To Return on Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (personal) is going to be transferred from the paternity list to the restricted list for today only in order to have an extra day to be with his family, Angels General Manager Billy Eppler said on Sunday. Trout has been away from the team to be with his wife... Read More
Carey Price Makes 39 Saves In Game 1 Victory
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price stopped 39-of-41 shots on goal as he played a key role in Saturday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Penguins in Game 1 of the Qualifying series. Defenseman Jeff Petry scored the game-winning goal in overtime while dynamic youngsters Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Nick Suzuki each scored in regulation to help the... Read More
Anthony Beauvillier Scores Game-Winner, Islanders Win Game 1
The New York Islanders defeated the Florida Panthers by a score of 2-1 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers on Saturday. The Islanders got on the board midway through the opening period as center Jean-Gabriel Pageau found the back of net to open the scoring, while left-winger Anthony Beauvillier's power-play goal early on... Read More
Matt Murray Will Start Game 1 of Qualifiers
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray will get the start in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifying Round against the Canadiens. "Matt has shown an ability to be at his best when the stakes are high, and that should provide some confidence going into a playoff environment like this. We'll take each game as it... Read More
Scott Oberg Feels Good After Throwing on Thursday
Colorado Rockies reliever Scott Oberg (back) felt good after throwing a live batting practice session on Thursday. “That went well and I recovered well again today. I believe I have another live BP soon and go from there.” Oberg said. The 30-year-old right-hander was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back strain and... Read More
Jesus Luzardo Will Make First Career Start on Tuesday
Oakland Athletics pitcher Jesus Luzardo will make the first start of his MLB career on Tuesday against the Rangers. Luzardo began the season in the bullpen as he was getting stretched out after appearing late to summer camp, but he will join the rotation after a pair of relief appearances. As a result of Luzardo... Read More
Khris Davis Out of Lineup on Friday
Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (rest) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners. The 32-year-old will sit for the second consecutive game after getting off to a very slow start at the plate in four games. Davis has gone 0-for-15 at the plate, in addition to seven strikeouts through the... Read More
Ryan Pressly Could Be Available on Saturday
Houston Astros reliever Ryan Pressly (elbow) could be available for Saturday's game against the Angels. The 31-year-old has yet to make his season debut as he has been dealing with elbow soreness, but Astros manager Dusty Baker said the right-hander might be available to pitch in Saturday or Sunday's contest. Pressly enjoyed a productive 2019... Read More
Dougie Hamilton Out For Game One Against Rangers
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton (undisclosed) will not play in Game 1 of the Qualifying Round series against the Rangers on Saturday as he is unfit to participate. "He's getting better, for sure. He's unfit, so he won't be in there tomorrow," Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said on Friday. Hamilton, who underwent surgery during... Read More
Christian Vazquez Powers Red Sox Past Mets
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez continued his stretch of success at the plate as he went 2-for-4 with two home runs, two hits and three RBI in Thursday's 4-2 victory against the Mets. Vazquez took starting pitcher Steven Matz deep in the second inning, while adding a two-run home run in the fourth inning... Read More
Brandon Workman Collects Second Save of Season
Boston Red Sox closer Brandon Workman collected his second consecutive save in Thursday's 4-2 victory against the Mets, as the 31-year-old bounced back from a shaky outing in the previous contest. Workman ran into trouble in Wednesday's game with the bases loaded and a pair of walks issued upon his arrival, but the right-hander got... Read More
Martin Perez Earns Victory Against Mets
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez posted a bounce back performance during his second start of the season in Thursday's 4-2 victory against the Mets. The 29-year-old went 5 2/3 innings while allowing two earned runs and just two hits surrendered in the victory, along with four walks and five strikeouts in the productive... Read More
Christian Vazquez Drives In Three Runs Against Mets
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, one run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 victory against the Mets. The 29-year-old hit his second home run of the early part of the season in the contest, as he took reliever Seth Lugo deep in the seventh inning to... Read More
Nathan Eovaldi Goes Five Innings In No-Decision
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi posted a no-decision across five innings in Wednesday's 6-5 victory against the Mets. The 30-year-old allowed two earned runs and eight hits while striking out four batters and conceding one walk in the match-up against two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom. Through the first two starts, Eovaldi has... Read More
Brandon Workman Records First Save of Season
Boston Red Sox closer Brandon Workman managed to escape trouble in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 6-5 victory against the Mets, as he picked up his first save of the season in the process. The 31-year-old entered the game with a two-run lead in the ninth inning, but found himself in trouble after walking two... Read More
Shed Long Jr. Out of Lineup on Wednesday
Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Shed Long Jr. is out of the lineup in Wednesday's game against the Angels. The 24-year-old is getting a night off after appearing in each of the first five games of the season, while totaling three hits, three RBI, two stolen bases and two runs scored through 22 plate appearances. Dee... Read More
Albert Pujols Getting Night Off Against Mariners
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners. The 40-year-old will get a day of rest after going 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a pair of runs scored in Tuesday's 10-2 victory against the Mariners. Jared Walsh will take his place at... Read More
Daniel Vogelbach Out of Lineup on Wednesday
Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach is not in the starting lineup in Wednesday's game against the Angels. The 27-year-old power-hitter has gotten off to a cold start at the plate, as he has gone 0-for-8 with three strikeouts and one walk over nine at-bats. Jose Marmolejos will serve as the designated hitter and... Read More
Mallex Smith Not Starting on Wednesday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels. The 27-year-old has started slowly at the plate to begin the season, with just one hit in his first 15 plate appearances. Tim Lopes will start in right field and hit fifth against left-hander Andrew Heaney. Lopes is... Read More
Patrick Sandoval Optioned To Alternate Site
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Patrick Sandoval has been optioned to the alternate training site on Wednesday. The 23-year-old made his first start of the season in Tuesday's 10-2 victory against the Mariners, as the left-hander went four innings and allowed just one earned run while striking out four batters and surrendering four hits in the... Read More
Zack Godley Could Join Rotation
Boston Red Sox pitcher Zack Godley may have the opportunity to join the rotation in the near future after an impressive relief outing in Monday's 7-4 loss against the Mets. Godley, who signed a minor-league deal during summer camp, threw four scoreless innings and struck out seven batters while allowing four hits in his appearance... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Hits First Home Run In Loss
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 1-for-4 with one run scored, two RBI and his first home run of the season in Monday's 7-4 loss against the Mets. The 27-year-old suffered an injury scare in the first inning while attempting to chase down a runner between second and third base, jamming his back, neck... Read More
Rest of Monday's Games Set To Take Place
According to multiple sources, the rest of Monday's schedule is set to go ahead as planned despite two games being postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Miami Marlins organization. The games that are still on Monday's 10-game schedule include Angels-Athletics, Diamondbacks-Padres, Blue Jays-Nationals, Cubs-Reds, Braves-Rays, Brewers-Pirates, White Sox-Indians, Royals-Tigers, Mariners-Astros and Mets-Red Sox.... Read More
New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies Game Postponed
Monday's game between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Miami Marlins organization. The Phillies, who finished their Opening series against the Marlins, are quarantining their entire visiting clubhouse staff after exposure to the Marlins this weekend. Some members of the Phillies organization... Read More
Zack Godley and Matt Hall Likely To Pitch In Upcoming Series
Boston Red Sox pitchers Zack Godley and Matt Hall are likely to see action at the start of their series against the New York Mets on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Godley was selected to the major league roster on Sunday, with pitcher Dylan Covey being optioned to the alternate training site in a corresponding move.... Read More
J.D. Martinez Drives In Three Runs Against Orioles
Boston Red Sox designated hitter/outfielder J.D. Martinez got his season off to a productive start at the plate, as the 32-year-old went 3-for-5 with two runs scored, two doubles, three RBI and a walk in Friday's 13-2 victory against the Orioles. Martinez joined teammates Jose Peraza, Kevin Pillar, Jackie Bradley Jr., and Christian Vazquez as... Read More
Jose Peraza Produces Four-Hit Performance On Opening Day
Boston Red Sox second baseman Jose Peraza got off to a hot start at the plate in Friday's 13-2 victory against the Orioles, as the 26-year-old went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI at the bottom of the lineup. Peraza posted a pair of doubles to go along with his four-hit performance. Peraza,... Read More
Nathan Eovaldi Impressive In Victory On Opening Day
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi carried his momentum from a strong summer camp into his Opening Day start, as he cruised through the Orioles lineup in Friday's 13-2 blowout victory. Eovaldi allowed just one earned run and five hits while recording four strikeouts through six strong innings. The lone run against Eovaldi came... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez To Be Shut Down For One Week
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (illness) will be shut down for one week due to minor complications following his positive COVID-19 test. Rodriguez, who missed the first two weeks of summer camp, will be re-evaluated in a week. Rodriguez threw a bullpen Saturday, which was his first workout at Fenway Park since joining... Read More
Sidney Crosby Misses Penguins Practice
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby missed practice on Sunday, one day after leaving their scrimmage early for undisclosed reasons. Crosby left the bench Saturday about 10 minutes into the second period, walked toward the locker room and did not return for the rest of the scrimmage. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan declined to comment on Crosby's... Read More
