Edmundo Sosa Traded To The Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Edmundo Sosa has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. Ken Rosenthal noted that the details of the trade have not yet been disclosed. The 26-year-old infielder is slashing a meager .188/.244/.270 with eight RBI and three stolen bases over 122 at-bats this year. He'll serve as infield depth for the Phillies […]

Chris Martin Traded To The Dodgers

Chicago Cubs veteran reliever Chris Martin has been acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade, according to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. The details of the trade have not yet been released but Martin should help shore up the Dodgers' bullpen down the stretch. The 36-year-old has a 4.31 ERA, .134 WHIP, and […]

Trent Thornton Recalled On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trent Thornton has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday. The 28-year-old reliever, who's gone back and forth between the majors and the minors this year, will provide some bullpen depth for the Jays moving forward. He owns a 4.38 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 29:15 K/BB ratio over 37 innings (26 […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Will Report To Spring Training Facility Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (personal) is scheduled to report to the team's spring training facility in Lakeland, Florida, on Sunday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Rodriguez has been on the restricted list while dealing with a personal matter since mid-June, but he could pitch in a game for Low-A Lakeland by the end […]

Mark Appel Recalled From Triple-A

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Mark Appel has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Veteran starter Kyle Gibson was placed on the bereavement list on Saturday and Appel was recalled in a corresponding move. Appel, the former first overall pick way back in 2013, made his major league debut earlier this season and should work out of […]

Kyle Gibson Placed On The Bereavement List

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson has been placed on the bereavement list. The veteran hurler's next scheduled start will occur on Tuesday against the Braves so there's a decent chance he won't end up missing any time. The 34-year-old right-hander has posted a 4.60 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 84:31 K/BB ratio over 107 2/3 […]

Alek Manoah Feeling Better After Friday's Early Exit

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (elbow), who took a comebacker off his elbow during Friday's start against the Tigers, is "feeling better," according to interim manager John Schneider. Manoah received X-rays on his elbow, which came back negative. The hard-throwing right-hander has been diagnosed with a contusion and will get a few days […]

Evan Longoria Placed On The Injured List

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. The 36-year-old veteran was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Dodgers early as a result of the injury. Hamstrings can be tricky so it wouldn't be surprising to see Longoria sit out longer […]

Steven Matz Lands Back On The Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz (knee) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left knee sprain. The 31-year-old suffered the injury while covering first base during his start against the Reds. It was Matz's first start after missing two months with shoulder inflammation. He's put together a subpar season up […]

Julio Rodriguez Not In The Lineup On Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) is absent from the lineup in Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros. The 21-year-old All-Star has now missed all three games against Seattle's division rival as he rests his sore left wrist. J.P. Crawford is once again batting leadoff as the M's look to salvage the series against […]

Cody Poteet Moved To The 60-Day IL

Miami Marlins pitcher Cody Poteet (elbow) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old has had multiple stints on the IL this season while dealing with elbow inflammation. Poteet has a 3.86 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 21:11 K/BB ratio across 28 innings (two starts) on […]

Michael King Will Undergo Surgery To Repair Elbow

New York Yankees reliever Michael King (elbow) will need surgery to repair his fractured elbow, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees skipper added that King should be ready for spring training next year if the injury doesn't also require Tommy John surgery. The 27-year-old setup man was excellent prior to his injury, putting up […]

Anthony Bender Transferred To The 60-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins reliever Anthony Bender (back) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. The Fish are dealing with a bevy of injuries so this was a procedural move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Bender has been out since late May with back stiffness. He compiled a 4.50 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Transferred To The 60-Day IL

Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (back) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. This is a procedural move as the Marlins are dealing with a ton of injuries and need to clear space on the 40-man roster. A CT scan revealed a stress fracture in Chisholm's back a few days ago so he […]

Max Meyer Placed On The 15-Day IL

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain. Meyer lasted just 2/3 of an inning in Saturday's start against Pittsburgh before leaving early with the elbow issue. He missed nearly a month in Triple-A earlier this season while dealing with elbow nerve irritation so […]

Brian Anderson Lands On The Injured List

Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Brian Anderson (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder sprain. The 29-year-old sustained the injury while laying out for a ball in the sixth inning of Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Anderson is slashing .256/.346/.378 with three home runs, 12 RBI, and a stolen […]

Byron Buxton Taking A Seat On Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. It appears that the Twins are giving their All-Star an extra day of rest following the break. Nick Gordon is starting in center field in his place and batting seventh against Detroit starter Michael Pineda. Buxton should be good […]

Caleb Thielbar Placed On The Injured List

Minnesota Twins left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list. It's a left hamstring strain for the 35-year-old reliever, who's worked a 4.84 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 47:15 K/BB ratio across 35 1/3 innings out of the Twins' bullpen. As of now, it's unclear how long he will be sidelined but […]

Kirby Yates Performs Well In Rehab Appearance

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates (elbow) worked a scoreless inning of relief for Double-A Mississippi on Friday. He allowed a pair of hits but whiffed two batters as well. The 35-year-old reliever was making his first rehab appearance as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Barring any type of setback, Yates should join the […]

Rafael Devers Could Head To The Injured List

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring), who is absent from the lineup on Saturday, could be headed to the injured list, per beat writer Julian McWilliams. The 25-year-old All-Star tweaked his right hamstring in Friday's lopsided loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox will likely hold him out for the remainder […]

Julio Rodriguez Remains Out On Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Houston Astros. J-Rod was a late scratch on Friday with left-wrist soreness, an injury that allegedly occurred on a stolen base attempt in the final game of the first half of the season, and will now miss his second […]

George Springer Returns To The Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is starting in center field and batting leadoff on Saturday vs. the Boston Red Sox. Springer missed the final game of the first half of the season last week and sat out during Friday's 28-5 drubbing of the Red Sox as well. He should be well rested and ready […]

Ryan Jeffers Will Be Out Six To Eight Weeks

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (thumb) will be out six to eight weeks after a series of bone scans revealed a slight fracture in his right thumb. The injury will require a surgical procedure, which will take between six to eight weeks to heal, according to to beat writer Do-Hyoung Park. This unfortunate news will […]

Jake Cronenworth Added To The NL All-Star Team

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth has been added to the NL All-Star roster, replacing Jazz Chisholm Jr. The 28-year-old second baseman is now making his second-straight appearance in the Midsummer Classic. He's posted a .241/.337/.394 triple-slash line with nine home runs, 49 RBI, and one stolen base over 345 at-bats for the Friars […]

Max Meyer Has Contract Selected, Will Make Debut Saturday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer has had his contract selected from Triple-A Jacksonville and will make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Phillies. This news has been known for the last few days but now it's official. Jimmy Yacabonis has been placed on the 15-day IL with a left groin strain to make […]

J.P. Crawford Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (knuckle) is back in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Texas Rangers. The former Gold Glove winner has been dealing with a bruised knuckle on his right index finger, which caused him to miss the last two contests. He appears to be all recovered now as he's back in the […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Taking A Seat On Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is getting the day off on Saturday against the Washington Nationals. This is a routine day of rest for the 24-year-old phenom. Adam Duvall is filling in at right field while Eddie Rosario takes over in left and Michael Harris II locks down center field. Acuna has put together […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Two Innings In Simulated Game

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw two innings in a simulated game on Saturday, firing off 40 pitches while using his "entire arsenal," according to beat writer Brian McTaggart. The next step in McCullers' recovery process would be a rehab assignment. Barring any significant setbacks, the 28-year-old hurler could make his season […]

Nelson Cruz Not In The Lineup On Saturday

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (quadriceps) is absent from the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Atlanta Braves. The veteran slugger left Friday's game early with left quadriceps tightness so this is an extra day of rest for the 42-year-old. Keibert Ruiz is filling in at DH while Tres Barrera slides behind the plate […]

Tyler Anderson Added To The NL All-Star Team

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Anderson has been added to the National League All-Star team. The 32-year-old southpaw is replacing Carlos Rodon on the roster and will be making his first appearance in the Midsummer Classic. Anderson has put together an excellent first half of the season, posting a 10-1 record, 2.96 ERA, 1.02 […]