Christian Vazquez Not In Lineup For Saturday's Game

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez will start game two of the ALCS on the bench against the Houston Astros, according to MLB.com. Vazquez slashed .258/.308/.352 with six home runs during the regular season and has hit .300 with a .750 OPS thus far in the playoffs. Kevin Plawecki will catch in his place with […]

Max Muncy Left Off Of NLCS Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (elbow) is not listed on the roster for the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves, according to the team. Muncy also missed the entire NLDS and Wild Card game after dislocating his left shoulder during a play in the season finale. After going for an MRI, he will not require […]

Corey Knebel Starting Game One Of NLCS

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Corey Knebel will start the first game of the NLCS against Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves. It will be Knebel's second start of the postseason after he opened game five of the division series with an inning of no-run ball. The 29-year old had a shortened but successful season on […]

Chris Rodriguez Might Not Be Ready For Spring Training

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chris Rodriguez (lat) might not be ready for spring training, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. The 23-year-old suffered a lat strain and was placed on the seven-day minor league injured list on Aug. 14. He was currently rehabbing but has suffered a setback. He had two stints with the club […]

Shohei Ohtani Ends The Year With A Home Run

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani had one hit -- a home run -- in three at-bats during Sunday's 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners. It was a solo shot in the first inning that gave him 100 RBI on the season. He also walked twice, his 20th and 21st walks in his […]

Reid Detmers Cut Short Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers didn't last long on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, pitching just 1 2/3 innings in the 7-3 victory. He gave up two runs, both coming in the second inning, on three hits, two walks and a couple of strikeouts. It was his first start since Aug. 21 before […]

Reid Detmers Called Up For Season Finale

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled starting pitcher Reid Detmers from Triple-A Salt Lake, the team announced. Detmers will start Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners after the team shut down Shohei Ohtani for the season. He's made four starts for the Angels earlier this season before landing on the injured list and being demoted […]

Jared Walsh Collects Three Hits For Second Time In Three Days

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh had a successful day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, and three RBI against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. The game marked the second time in three days that he's collected three hits. Walsh has had a productive season, slashing .277/.340/.505 with 28 […]

David Fletcher Ends Hitless Streak Saturday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher finally broke out of his slump on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. He went 2-for-4 with a double, his first extra-base hit since September 1. It ended his 10 game hitless streak, in which he went 0-for-34. He's now slashing .260/.296/.318 with two home runs and 15 stolen […]

Wil Myers On The Bench Saturday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is absent from Saturday's lineup for the matchup with the San Francisco Giants, according to MLB.com. Myers has taken a step backward after a career year in 2020 but has still put up decent numbers. He's slashing .257/.335/.437 with 17 HRs and eight stolen bases over 145 games. Jurickson […]

Eric Hosmer Not In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants, according to MLB.com. After posting a .851 OPS in the shortened 2020 season, Hosmer's been more of an average hitter this season. He's slashed .270/.338/.396 with just 12 HRs in 149 games. Jake Cronenworth will […]

Adam Frazier Taking A Seat Saturday

San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants, according to MLB.com. Frazier has hit .304 with five home runs, 10 stolen bases, and a .777 OPS in 153 games split between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Padres. However, since being traded to […]

Evan Longoria Absent From Saturday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria will start Saturday on the bench, according to MLB.com. The 35-year old veteran has put together his best campaign since his days with the Tampa Bay Rays, slashing .266/.357/.492 with 13 HRs over 79 games this season. With Longoria out of the lineup, Darin Ruf will play first […]

Buster Posey Getting Day Off Saturday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is absent from the lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com. Posey's been a big reason for the Giants success, slashing .303/.388/.500 with 18 HRs, 53 RBI, and 68 runs, his best offensive season since 2014. Backup catcher Curt Casali will be behind the […]

Yadiel Hernandez Out Of Lineup Again

Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez (mouth) is out of the lineup again Saturday after being a late scratch on Friday. The absence is due to a dental procedure he underwent, and it's unclear if he'll be back this season. The 33-year-old is slashing .274/.330/.414 with nine home runs and three stolen bases across 111 games. […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Back In Lineup Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hand) is back in the starting lineup at designated hitter for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He missed the previous two games with hand soreness that stemmed from getting cleated in the outfield last week. It's good news for the Jays during their playoff push and will […]

Raisel Iglesias Closes Out Friday's Game

Los Angeles Angels reliever Raisel Iglesias shut the door and earned his 34th save of the season on Friday in the 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Iglesias has been one of the best relievers in the game all year, posting a 2.61 ERA, along with a 37.5 K%, 0.93 WHIP, and minuscule 4.5 BB% […]

Jose Suarez Picks Up Eighth Win Of The Year

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (8-8) earned the win in his final start of the season, pitching five innings of one-run ball against the Seattle Mariners. He collected five strikeouts while allowing three hits, two walks, and no home runs. Suarez ends the year with a 3.75 ERA, 20.6 K%, 8.7 BB%, and […]

Michael Conforto On The Bench Friday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is on the bench for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves, according to MLB.com. After good production most of his career, he's been merely league-average this season, slashing .228/.342/.376 with 13 HRs, 53 RBI, and 50 runs over 123 games. His only value comes in OBP leagues at this […]

Jonathan Villar Takes A Seat Friday

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar is starting Friday's game on the bench against the Atlanta Braves, according to MLB.com. Villar has been an all-around contributor for the Mets this season, slashing .251/.324/.422 with 18 HRs, 42 RBI, 63 runs, and 14 SBs across 139 games. This production comes after he posted a .593 OPS […]

Alex Verdugo Absent From Lineup On Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup against the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. Verdugo has been productive in 144 games, slashing .288/.351/.426 with 13 HRs, 88 runs, and six stolen bases. He's struggled mightily against left-handers this season, posting a .554 OPS, so he'll take a […]

DJ LeMahieu Out With Injury

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (hip) is not in the starting lineup Friday after being removed from Thursday's game with hip soreness. It's unclear how serious the injury is, but for now, he should be considered day-to-day. After signing a big contract to stay in the Bronx, LeMahieu is having his worst year since […]

Gary Sanchez Absent From Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is not starting Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to MLB.com. After a miserable 2020 campaign, Sanchez has rebounded a bit but isn't the hitter he once was, slashing .207/.310/.431 with 23 HRs, 54 RBI, and 54 runs. It's the second time in three games he's started […]

Mike Zunino Getting The Day Off Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees, according to MLB.com. Zunino has found his power again, smashing 32 HRs while slashing .213/.301/.556 with 61 RBI and 62 runs across 106 games. With Zunino on the bench, Francisco Mejia will catch and bat […]

Brandon Lowe Sitting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman/outfielder Brandon Lowe is starting Friday's game against the New York Yankees on the bench, according to MLB.com. Lowe has shown his offensive prowess once again this season, slashing .243/.338/.508 with 36 HRs, 92 RBI, 94 runs, and seven stolen bases. Joey Wendle will shift to second, and Yandy Diaz will […]

Brandon Marsh Picks Up Two Hits, Steals A Base Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh did his part in Thursday's 7-6 loss to the Texas Rangers, singling twice in five at-bats, scoring a run, and stealing second in the fourth inning. It was his sixth stolen base of the season over 67 games. With the two hits, Marsh is now batting .320 in his […]

Alex Cobb Roughed Up Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Alex Cobb (8-3) wasn't his sharpest on Thursday, surrendering five runs in five innings, but didn't factor into the decision of the 7-6 loss to the Texas Rangers. He also struck out five and walked two, while all five of the runs came via two home runs. His ERA jumped […]

Nico Hoerner Done For The Year

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner has decided to end his season prematurely, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. He was recently activated from the injured list on September 19 after being sidelined since late July due to a right oblique strain. Across just 44 games this season, he slashed .302/.382/.369 with no home runs and five […]

Luke Voit Placed On Injured List

The New York Yankees have placed first baseman Luke Voit (knee) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, according to the team. Voit experienced left knee inflammation during Wednesday's game and was taken out early as a precaution. He was expected to avoid an IL stint, which clearly isn't the case. Voit has had a disappointing […]

Amed Rosario Taking A Seat Thursday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Amed Rosario is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals, according to MLB.com. Rosario is having one of his better offensive campaigns to date, slashing .282/.318/.411 with 11 HRs, 74 runs, and 12 SBs. Yu Chang will start at short and bat fifth in his place. […]