Dylan Bundy Doesn't Escape The Second Inning

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dylan Bundy couldn't get out of the second inning during Tuesday's 14-8 victory against the Baltimore Orioles. He allowed three of the first four batters to reach base in the second inning before getting the hook. Overall, he went 1.1 innings, giving up one run, three walks, and collecting one […]

Jaime Barria To Start Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria will start Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. He was originally supposed to start Friday's game, but with the Angels short on starters, Barria's start was moved up. He's been unspectacular this season, posting a 5.87 ERA in five starts and […]

Max Stassi Hitless Sunday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi took an 0-for-4 day, striking out three times against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Stassi has been in a bit of a rut lately, slashing .103/.167/.205 in his last 11 games. He's still having a strong year at the dish, hitting .268 with a .473 slugging and11 HRs over […]

Jose Suarez Pulled After Four Innings

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (5-7) only lasted four innings in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians. It was a poor start from the beginning, giving up a two-run home run in the first inning. Overall, he allowed three runs on six hits while collecting four strikeouts and two walks. He's been […]

Freddy Peralta Plays Catch Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) played catch on Sunday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. After landing on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation on August 19, manager Craig Counsel has said that he's hoping it'll be a minimum stay on the IL. Peralta has been a big part of the […]

Miguel Cabrera Joins 500 Home Run Club

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera hit his 500th career home run at the Rogers Centre in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The home run was his only hit in five at-bats and he also struck out once. It was a special moment in an otherwise forgettable campaign for Cabrera. His […]

Humberto Mejia To Start Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Humberto Mejia will start Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. He will be recalled from Triple-A and make his first appearance of the season. A corresponding move will be made afterward. Mejia has just 10 career MLB innings under his belt, posting a 5.40 ERA, […]

Sammy Long Probable For Tuesday's Start

San Francisco Giants left-hander Sammy Long is expected to start Tuesday's game against the New York Mets, manager Gabe Kapler said. Long, recalled on August 22, has had a few stints with the Giants this season with mixed results. Across eight games and four starts, he has a 5.72 ERA and a 25.0 K% in […]

Gregory Polanco Placed On Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Gregory Polanco on outright waivers Sunday, according to Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic. If he goes unclaimed, he can become a free agent if he doesn't want a minor league assignment. Polanco, who has spent eight seasons in the Pirates outfield, has never lived up to the hype that he […]

Brandon Marsh Doubles In Saturday's Loss

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh was 1-for-3 with a double during Friday's 5-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians. He struck out twice as well. Marsh got off to a horrible start in his rookie season, with a .471 OPS in his first 22 games, but he's picked up the pace since, slashing .378/.410/.568 during […]

Reid Detmers Picks Up Third Loss

Los Angeles Angels Reid Detmers (1-3) wasn't his sharpest during Friday's 5-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians, only pitching 3.2 innings and taking the loss. His pitch count was sitting at 70 before he got the hook. He gave up three runs, struck out four, and walked three. It wasn't what Detmers was hoping for, […]

Jaime Barria Has Ugly Start Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria struggled again on Friday against the Cleveland Indians, taking the loss and surrendering five runs in two innings. He added three strikeouts, no walks, and one home run. It's his second start in a row going three innings or less, and he has now allowed eight runs and […]

David Fletcher Singles and Walks Friday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher went 1-for-3 during Friday's 9-1 blowout loss to the Cleveland Indians. He singled in a run in the third inning and added a walk to his batting line. The game brought his average up to .298, and he also has 11 steals, 66 runs, and 40 RBI. Although […]

Franmil Reyes Records Five RBI Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes had a terrific day at the dish on Friday, smashing a first-inning three-run home run and collecting five RBI. He also added a single and a run in five at-bats. He has been a mainstay in the heart of the Indians lineup, with Reyes having his best season since […]

Dominic Smith Dealing With Wrist Soreness

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith has been dealing with right wrist soreness for a good portion of the season, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Smith has yet to go on the injured list this season, but his wrist might explain part of his struggles thus far. After two productive seasons at the […]

Joe Kelly Completes Rehab Outing Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly (COVID-19) faced three batters in a rehab outing on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Kelly threw 16 pitches, striking out one and walking two. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that he could be activated from the injured list as soon as Sunday. Kelly, who has been on […]

Jose Quintana Struggles Thursday, Not Guaranteed Another Start

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Quintana was pulled during the second innings in Thursday's win against the Detroit Tigers. He gave up six runs (five earned), one home run, and seven hits while striking out 1 in 1.1 innings. The outing brought his ERA up to 6.84 over 51.1 innings. Because of the poor result, […]

Phil Gosselin Has Big Day Thursday

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder Phil Gosselin was a key part in the 13-10 victory over the Detroit Tigers Thursday, collecting three hits. He had a solo home run, two singles, two RBI, and two runs in six trips to the plate. The big day brought his slash line to .282/.336/.398, and he now has five […]

Jared Walsh Collects Three Hits Thursday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh was a big contributor to the Angels 13-10 comeback win on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with two singles and a double. He also added two walks, two RBI, and a run scored. He now has two extra-base hits in his last 22 games, neither of them home runs. Hopefully, […]

Adbert Alzolay Throws Bullpen Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) threw a bullpen on Friday, and according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, everything went well. Alzolay has been on the 10-day injured list since August 14 after straining his left hamstring. However, he should be activated soon and may just need the minimum 10 days until he's ready […]

Robinson Chirinos Not In Friday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs catcher Robinson Chirinos is absent from Friday's lineup against the Kansas City Royals. Austin Romine will do the catching in his place. Chirinos, who was signed in early July, has taken on the starting catcher duties after Willson Contreras (knee) landed on the injured list. He has done well in his short stint […]

Hunter Dozier Not Feeling Well Friday

Kansas City Royals third baseman/outfielder was left out of Friday's lineup against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Mike Matheny revealed that Dozier wasn't feeling well and there is no injury, so it should be a quick return to action. On the season, he's hitting .208 with a .371 slugging, 10 home runs, 35 RBI, and 42 […]

Keegan Thompson To Start Saturday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson will start Saturday's game to take on the Kansas City Royals, according to Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. Thompson has pitched almost exclusively out of the bullpen this season, save for one start. He posted a 2.21 ERA with 43 strikeouts, 22 walks and added a save and a […]

Nico Hoerner Starting Rehab Next Week

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) is expected to get into some rehab games at the beginning of next week, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. The Cubs hope that he will return by the end of August, and he should have a spot in the starting lineup given their depleted roster. Hoerner, who has […]

Travis d'Arnaud Extended Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud has signed a two-year contract extension with a third-year option on Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. d'Arnaud was due for free agency at this season's end prior to the new contract. He's been one of the best offensive catchers in baseball the past few years but has taken […]

Jose Urquidy To Begin Rehab

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with the Astros Florida complex team, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Urquidy has been out since June 29 and landed on the 10-day injured list after experiencing shoulder discomfort. Prior to his injury, he was pitching well for the Astros, with […]

Jordan Luplow Hits The Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/outfielder Jordan Luplow (ankle) landed on the injured list with a left ankle sprain on Thursday. However, manager Kevin Cash said they're hoping that a few days off will help, and he shouldn't be out long. Luplow was traded from the Cleveland Indians at the trade deadline but has just a […]

Jed Lowrie Absent From Lineup

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie heads to the bench for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Tony Kemp will replace him at second and bat eighth. Lowrie is in his third stint with the Athletics and has slashed .258/.333/.410 with 13 HRs, 62 RBI, and 50 runs across 114 games thus far. Lowrie […]

Jacob deGrom Likely Won't Be Back This Season

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is expected to miss the rest of the season, according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. deGrom has been out since his last start on July 7 after experiencing right forearm tightness. This is a huge blow to fantasy managers, as deGrom was running away with the […]

Maikel Franco Heads To Bench

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Ramon Urias will play third and bat seventh in his place. Franco hasn't been able to replicate what he did in 2020, when he put up a .778 OPS, slashing .214/.258/.363 with 11 HRs, 47 RBI, […]