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Max Stassi Held Hitless Saturday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi didn't do much in his three plate appearances on Saturday, going 0-for-2 with a hit by pitch. Stassi is now 4-for-22 with one home run in his last six games. Still, it's been a nice offensive season for the 30-year-old backstop, who has produced a .290/.367/.489 slash line with... Read More
Max Schrock Gets The Call Saturday
Cincinnati Reds infielder Max Schrock has been called up prior to Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. He will take the roster spot of R.J. Alaniz who was placed on the IL with a calf strain. During Schrock's brief career, he has slashed .234/.250/.468 with two home runs... Read More
Carter Kieboom Likely To Be Called Up
Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom is traveling to Baltimore to meet the rest of the team and is in the process of being called up, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports. Kieboom has been in Triple-A for all but two games in early April this year. Once a top prospect, he has a... Read More
Taylor Walls Demoted On Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls was demoted to Triple-A Durham before Saturday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Walls made his major league debut on May 22 and slashed .212/.315/.327 with one home run and three stolen bases during his time with the club. The Rays called up right-hander Sean Poppen to take his spot... Read More
Gary Sanchez Hopeful To Start Sunday
New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (back) has been receiving treatment for back spasms that he experienced during Friday's game. The Yankees are hopeful that he will be the starting catcher for Sunday's contest, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Sanchez had to leave Friday mid-game and is absent from the starting lineup on Saturday.... Read More
Jake Arrieta To Throw Sim Game Monday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (hamstring) will throw a simulated game Monday at Wrigley Field, according to Cubs manager David Ross. Arrieta has been on the shelf since July 7 with right hamstring tightness. The Cubs haven't missed him much while he's been out, as he's been a trainwreck all year. He's produced a... Read More
Brandon Marsh Remains Cold Friday
Los Angeles Angels rookie outfielder Brandon Marsh continued his poor start to the season on Friday night, going 1-for-4 with a single. In five games with the Angels, he's slashed .263/.300/.316 with no home runs, one RBI, no runs, and one stolen base. Marsh, the Angels top prospect according to MLB.com, was called up on... Read More
Raisel Iglesias Blows Save Friday
Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias blew his fourth save of the season while also taking the loss on Friday night against the Minnesota Twins. He gave up one run with no strikeouts or walks while allowing an inherited runner to score from first base. It was his first blown save since June 11. Iglesias... Read More
Andrew Heaney Looks Sharp Thursday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (6-7) pitched well in Thursday's 3-2 win against the Minnesota Twins. He threw seven innings while giving up two runs, two walks, no home runs and striking out seven while securing the victory. His biggest issue this year has been the long ball, so it's a good sign... Read More
Adam Eaton Collects A Hit Thursday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Adam Eaton went 1-for-3 with a single and a run scored during Thursday night's victory against the Minnesota Twins. He's now gone 6-for-18 with a double and two runs since joining the Angels on July 14. Nonetheless, it's been a difficult year for Eaton at the plate. He's slashing .213/.300/.348 with... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Will Take The Hill Monday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on Monday against the Colorado Rockies, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. The decision will give him an extra day of rest, with his last start coming on July 19. The Angels don't have a scheduled starter yet for Sunday's game,... Read More
Chris Rodriguez Promoted To Triple-A
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chris Rodriguez was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. Rodriguez began the year on the active roster but was demoted to Double-A on June 21. He made 13 appearances, all out of the bullpen, crafting a 3.66 ERA in 19 2/3 innings, albeit... Read More
Jose Suarez Defeated In Tuesday's Game
Los Angeles starting pitcher Jose Suarez (4-3) took the loss Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, allowing four runs, one walk and one home run while striking out four. It was just Suarez's third start of the year after taking the struggling Dylan Bundy's spot in the rotation. He's put up good numbers this year with... Read More
Jared Walsh Stays Cold Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh stayed quiet during Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. July hasn't been friendly to Walsh, who has slashed .232/.246/.375 with an ugly 1.8 BB% this month. Overall, he's been one of the best hitters in the American League, hitting .274 with a .536... Read More
Luis Arraez Removed From Tuesday's Game
Minnesota Twins left fielder Luis Arraez (knee) left Tuesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox early with right knee soreness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. He is day-to-day as of now. Arraez has been a solid contributor on a disappointing Twins team. He's slashed .303/.367/.386 with one home run, 23 RBI, 39 runs and... Read More
Alcides Escobar's X-Rays Come Back Negative
Washington Nationals second baseman Alcides Escobar (wrist) had good news on Tuesday after he left the game early because he was hit by a pitch on his right wrist, as the X-rays came back negative, according to manager Dave Martinez. They are considering him day-to-day with a right wrist contusion. Escobar has had a solid,... Read More
Clarke Schmidt Expected To Throw Sim Game Wednesday
New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt (elbow) is set to throw a simulated game on Wednesday, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Schmidt has missed the entire year with a strained right elbow. The team will continue to take it slow, meaning he still has a little while left on the injured... Read More
Kris Bryant Suffers From Hamstring Fatigue Tuesday
Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (hamstring) was pulled from Tuesday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning with what was described as right hamstring fatigue, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago. Before his departure, he was 0-for-1 with a run scored. There was some... Read More
Patrick Sandoval Has Mediocre Outing Sunday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval took the loss Sunday, pitching seven innings against the Seattle Mariners, including nine strikeouts and only one walk. However, he gave up six runs and two home runs. Sandoval has been good since moving to the rotation and has a 3.86 ERA with a 26.2 K%, 9.6 BB%... Read More
Jose Iglesias Collects Three Hits Sunday
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and one run scored during Sunday's loss to the Seattle Mariners. He was the only Angels hitter to avoid the strikeout, while the rest of the lineup combined for 15 of them. After batting .373 in last year's shortened season, his average... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Goes Hitless Saturday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-5 in Saturday's victory over the Seattle Mariners, striking out four times. Ohtani has been in a bit of a rut over his last four games, going 3-for-17 with no home runs, one extra-base hit and nine strikeouts to just two walks. It's one of the rare times... Read More
Alex Cobb Has Another Solid Start Saturday
Los Angeles Angels starter Alex Cobb picked up his sixth victory of the season Saturday night, throwing 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball against the Seattle Mariners with six strikeouts, four walks, no home runs and five hits allowed. It's Cobb's third consecutive start giving up one earned run or less, bringing his ERA down... Read More
Stephen Vogt Active For Saturday's Game
Atlanta Braves newly acquired catcher Stephen Vogt has been activated for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. To make room for Vogt on the roster, the Braves have designated catcher Jonathan Lucroy for assignment. Vogt will presumably be in a backup role to Kevan Smith until Travis d'Arnaud returns at some point in the second... Read More
Clayton Kershaw Could Start Playing Catch Next Week
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) said he could start playing catch next week, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Kershaw has been on the injured list since July 7 and has been taking it slow on his way back. Plus, the Dodgers are in no rush to bring him back and... Read More
Corey Knebel To Throw Sim Game Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Corey Knebel (lat) is expected to throw a 15- to 18-pitch simulated game on Monday, and things are "trending in the right direction," according to manager Dave Roberts. Knebel, who has been out since April, was pitching pretty well before the injury, producing a 4.50 ERA with 37.5 strikeout rate, 12.5... Read More
Andrew Heaney Roughed Up Friday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney's struggles this season continued Friday night against the soft-hitting Seattle Mariners. He picked up his seventh loss on the year, lasting just four innings and giving up four runs, one home run and four strikeouts with no walks. It's been a tough season for Heaney, as he's posted... Read More
David Fletcher Extends Hitting Streak Friday Night
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher extended his hitting streak to 25 games Friday night, going 3-for-5 with a double in the Angels loss to the Seattle Mariners. Fletcher, who posted a .261/.292/.302 slash line over his first 50 games, has come alive of late and is now hitting .314 with a .388 slugging percentage,... Read More
Angels Place Griffin Canning On The Injured List
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (back) has been placed on the minor league injured list with a lower back strain Thursday, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. There's no timetable yet for his return and the significance of the injury is unknown. It's been a disappointing season for Canning, as he's posted a bloated... Read More
Angels Designate Dillon Peters For Assignment
Angels left-handed pitcher Dillon Peters was designated for assignment Wednesday, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. This move comes after the team agreed to a contract with outfielder Adam Eaton. Peters hasn't appeared in a game with the Angels this season, spending all of 2021 in Triple-A. He hasn't performed well in 132 2/3 career... Read More
