Travis d'Arnaud Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. d'Arnaud was recently activated from the injured list after missing more than three months with a torn thumb ligament. Manager Brian Snitker said that after catching 11 innings in his first game back, he doesn't want d'Arnaud in […]

Brandon Marsh Stays Quiet

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh continued his disastrous rookie season on Wednesday, striking out four times in four at-bats against the Toronto Blue Jays. He now has a 39.5 K% during 24 games this year. To go along with that, Marsh is slashing .155/.259/.211 with no home runs and two stolen bases. There is […]

Jo Adell Records Two Hits Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored during Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He's had a decent start to his season, hitting .290 with a .419 slugging and one stolen base, but has yet to hit a home run in eight games. There are […]

Dylan Bundy Pulled In Fifth Inning

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dylan Bundy (2-9) was unable to complete five innings during Wednesday's 10-2 blowout loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Bundy went four innings with two strikeouts and no walks, allowing three earned runs. He started the fifth inning but gave up a lead-off double and was quickly removed. Bundy gave […]

Willson Contreras Placed On Injured List

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain, according to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Contreras left Wednesday's game in the top of the seventh inning. He has had another productive season at the dish slashing .226/.333/.417 with 17 HRs, 40 RBI, 48 runs, […]

Miguel Cabrera Absent From Lineup

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. There is no injury, but Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said he wants to give Cabrera the day off after playing the whole game at first base last night. Cabrera is slashing .255/.315/.392 with 12 HRs, […]

Josh Hader Activated From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader (COVID-19) has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. He was placed on the IL on August 2 after a positive COVID-19 test. He has been his dominant self on the mound this season, posting a 1.83 ERA, 45.0 K%, and 9.4 BB%, with 22 saves in 23 opportunities. Hader […]

J.T. Realmuto Out Of Thursday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (head) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Realmuto is undergoing testing for a concussion after being hit in the head with two foul balls during Wednesday's game. Andrew Knapp will perform the catching duties in his place. Realmuto has continued to be […]

Jacob deGrom To Have MRI

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) will undergo an MRI in the next few days, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. If the MRI comes back clean, then he will restart his throwing program. He has been out of action since July 7 and landed on the IL July 18 with right forearm tightness […]

Mets, Josh Reddick Agree To Minor League Deal

The New York Mets have signed free-agent outfielder Josh Reddick to a minor league deal, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The Arizona Diamondbacks released him on Monday after he was designated for assignment. It's been a poor season at the plate for Reddick, who has slashed .258/.285/.371 with two home runs over 54 games. […]

Tanner Houck Starting Thursday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced that Tanner Houck will start Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. Houck has had three stints with the Red Sox this season, starting five games and pitching to a 2.45 ERA in 25.2 innings. He has an impressive 34.3 […]

Niko Goodrum Leaves With Groin Injury

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum left Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with a groin strain, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. He was 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI before his exit. Goodrum, who was reinstated from the injured list on August 10, has had a miserable year at […]

Kole Calhoun Exits Early

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun left Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the second inning with an injury. The ailment seems to be related to one of his legs, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. Prior to leaving the game, he walked in his lone plate appearance. It's been […]

Mike Trout Won't Be Shut Down

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) won't be shut down for the remainder of the season, the Angels have announced. However, there is still no timetable for his return, and he has not yet resumed baseball activities. The Angels have been very cautious with their star outfielder, who hasn't seen the field since injuring […]

Rowdy Tellez Leaves With Knee Discomfort

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez exited Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs in the top of the sixth inning with right knee discomfort, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The severity of the injury is not known at this point. Before his injury, he was 1-for-1 with a single and a run scored. Tellez […]

Jared Walsh In Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh (side) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com. Walsh has been on the IL since July 28. It's good news for fantasy managers, as he's provided nice offense from first base, slashing .266/.320/.516 with 22 HRs, […]

Jose Suarez Roughed Up Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez (5-5) suffered a loss against the Toronto Blue Jays during Tuesday's second game of a doubleheader. He went 5.1 innings and allowed four runs on seven hits. Suarez also struck out two and walked one. He has now given up four earned runs in three of his last […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns 25th Save

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his 25th save of the year in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched a clean seventh inning and collected two strikeouts. It was another good outing in what's been a dominant season out of the Angels bullpen. Iglesias has pitched […]

Jared Walsh May Be Activated Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh (side) could be activated on Tuesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. If he is, it will likely be after the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Walsh landed on the IL on July 28 after experiencing a side injury two days prior. He's […]

Griffin Canning Out For The Year

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Griffin Canning (back) is out for the remainder of the season, according to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. Griffin hasn't appeared in a major league game since the beginning of July and was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on July 3. He made one start in the minors before […]

Corey Knebel Activated on Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated reliever Corey Knebel prior to Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. In a corresponding move the Dodgers have placed reliever Joe Kelly on the injured list. Knebel hit the IL on April 24, and hasn't been back to action since. Knebel was […]

Ryan Yarbrough Lands On COVID-19 IL Again

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough on the COVID-related injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. There is no word on the severity of the situation, and there is no timetable for a return. Yarbrough has had a poor season on the mound this year, pitching to a […]

Randy Arozarena Reinstated From Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena has been activated from the COVID-19 IL, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Arozarena was placed on the injured list on August 6, but had no symptoms and recently tested negative for COVID-19. He has had a solid year thus far at the dish, slashing .268/.344/.458 […]

A.J. Puk Called Up on Tuesday

The Oakland Athletics have recalled left-hander A.J. Puk before Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Puk, rated as the second-best prospect in Oakland's system, has made one appearance this season back in April and has been in Triple-A since. He has put up subpar numbers in the minors this year, posting a 6.08 ERA while […]

Alex Bregman Not Ready To Return

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring) will not be activated today and will need at least another week until he comes off the injured list, according to Astros manager Dusty Baker. Bregman has been out since June 16 but has played in seven rehab games recently. He is taking some days off for treatment […]

Max Stassi Wears The Golden Sombrero Sunday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi was hitless in four at-bats during Sunday's defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He did walk once but was the victim of four strikeouts in the game. It's a night he'll want to forget but should get over soon with the year he's having. He's slashing .293/.371/.511 with 10 […]

Reid Detmers Roughed Up In Second Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers (0-2) had another poor outing on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 8-2 loss. He gave up five runs with five strikeouts and two walks seven days after allowing six runs in his first career start. He now has a 10.61 ERA with seven strikeouts, four […]

Shohei Ohtani Pinch Hits, Strikes Out

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was used as a pinch hitter on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and struck out in his only at-bat in the eighth. He is now just 4 for his last 35 with no home runs over his last 10 games. Impressively, he still has 1.014 OPS, and […]

Jaime Barria Tolerable Performance

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria (2-0) picked up a quality start in Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching six innings with three earned runs, five strikeouts, and two walks. He has started three games since being recalled on July 25, all six innings or more, and has a 2.29 ERA since […]

Patrick Sandoval Pitches Well In No Decision

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval (3-5) looked good Friday, but didn't factor into the decision during the extra-inning victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He threw five innings, gave up two runs, struck out four, and walked two. It was another good start for Sandoval, who's pitched well this season, compiling a 3.39 […]