Matthew Boyd Will Visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (forearm) will visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache on either Thursday or Friday, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Stavenhagen adds that there is no update on Boyd's injury, but it's never a good sign when a pitcher is seen by Dr. ElAttrache. Boyd is 3-6 this year with a […]

Rafael Dolis Lands On Injured List With Finger Strain

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Rafael Dolis (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a strained right middle finger, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. Dolis exited Wednesday's game after four pitches with "no sensation in his hand," and it was reported earlier Thursday afternoon that he would be […]

Teoscar Hernandez Placed On Paternity List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was placed on the paternity list on Thursday, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. Hernandez should only miss a couple games while being present for the birth of his child, and in the meantime Toronto will likely turn to a combination of Jonathan Davis and Cavan Biggio […]

Kolten Wong Could Return On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (oblique) is scheduled to go through a full workout on Thursday and could be activated on Friday, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Manager Craig Counsell expressed optimism that Wong could be back in the lineup on Friday, but said that the team will have to wait and […]

Bryse Wilson Likely To Start On Sunday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryse Wilson will likely get the start on Sunday against the Cardinals, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Over five starts with Atlanta this season, Wilson is 2-2 with a 4.38 ERA and 14.4 percent strikeout rate over 24 2/3 innings of work. He's pitched slightly better at Triple-A though, where […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Homers In Loss To Giants Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a 13-7 loss to the Giants on Wednesday night. After a slow start to the year, Cabrera has been heating up at the plate recently as he is slashing .256/.333/.487 with two home runs, one steal, nine RBI and four runs scored […]

Jacob Webb Recalled, Kyle Muller Optioned Thursday

The Atlanta Braves recalled relief pitcher Jacob Webb and optioned relief pitcher Kyle Muller to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, the team announced on Twitter. Muller is coming off his major league debut on Wednesday, where he allowed two runs on four hits with one strikeout in one inning of work against the Red Sox. Webb […]

Adam Eaton Placed On Injured List Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a strained right hamstring, with the move made retroactive to June 15, the team announced on Twitter. Eaton got off to a good start in April, but since May 1 he is slashing .159/.282/.284 with two home runs, […]

Doctor Finds No Issues With Jacob deGrom's Shoulder

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) was examined by a doctor on Thursday who found no issues with his shoulder, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman adds that the Mets will have him see another doctor for a second opinion, but it appears that everything is looking good for deGrom after […]

Hyeon-Jong Yang Designated For Assignment Thursday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Hyeon-Jong Yang was designated for assignment on Thursday to make room on the roster for newly acquired pitcher Dennis Santana, according to Rangers executive vice president of communications John Blake. Yang has struggled on the mound in his first year in MLB, going 0-3 with a 5.59 ERA and a 15 […]

Dennis Santana Traded To Rangers On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Dennis Santana was traded to the Texas Rangers on Thursday for pitcher Kelvin Bautista, according to Rangers executive vice president of communications John Blake. Santana has not been particularly impressive early in his major league career, but he has struggled quite a bit this year as he owns a 6.00 […]

Brandon Crawford Gets Afternoon Off On Thursday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest with the Diamondbacks. This looks to be a day off for Crawford after playing in 13 of the team's last 15 games. He's been having a great year at the plate so far, slashing .249/.338/.528 with 15 homers, four steals, […]

Buster Posey Not In Lineup On Thursday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is not in the starting lineup for Thursday afternoon's game. This looks to just be a continuation of the pattern this season to give Posey frequent rest in order to keep him in the lineup later in the year. Look for Posey to return to the lineup on Friday, […]

Edward Olivares Optioned To Triple-A

Kansas City Royals outfielder Edward Olivares was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star. Olivares has spent this season bouncing back and forth between Omaha and Kansas City, as he is slashing .261/.292/.261 with one steal and three runs scored for the Royals, while slashing .370/.452/.610 with […]

Luke Raley Optioned To Triple-A On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Luke Raley was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday to make room on the roster after relief pitcher Garrett Cleavinger was activated from the injured list, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Raley has struggled in his first taste of the majors, slashing .180/.268/.260 with one home run, two RBI […]

Garrett Cleavinger Activated From IL Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Garrett Cleavinger (forearm) was activated from the injured list on Thursday, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Cleavinger had made eight appearances this season before being sidelined with left forearm inflammation, allowing six runs — three earned — on eight hits and four walks while striking out nine over six […]

Cristian Javier Strikes Out Two In Two Innings Of Relief

Houston Astros relief pitcher Cristian Javier allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two over two innings of work in an 8-4 win over the Rangers on Wednesday night. He's now posted a 2.77 ERA over 13 innings of work since being bumped to the bullpen, and has recorded a […]

Victor Robles Continues To Struggle, Goes Hitless In Win

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles continued his recent struggles on Wednesday, going 0-for-4 at the plate in a 3-1 victory over the Pirates. It's been a rough go of things as of late for Robles, as he is now slashing .186/.327/.302 with three steals, two RBI and seven runs scored over his last 15 games. […]

Ozzie Albies Goes Hitless In Loss Wednesday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in a 10-8 loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday. It marked the third time in his last six games he has gone hitless, but that hasn't stopped him from putting up solid numbers recently, as he is slashing .295/.358/.443 with three steals, 12 […]

Andrelton Simmons Exits With Ankle Tightness

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) exited Wednesday night's game due to left ankle tightness, according to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. There's no word yet on the severity or how long it may cost him, but managers aren't in a huge rush for his return as he's been scuffling along this season with […]

Josh Donaldson Exits Wednesday With Calf Tightness

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) exited Wednesday night's game due to tightness in his right calf, according to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. The move was described as precautionary, as it was a right calf issue that cost him several games last season. Donaldson has been pretty solid at the plate this […]

Alex Bregman Could Be Out A While With Quad Strain

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (quad) could be facing a lengthy absence with a left quad strain, according to Brent Zwerneman of the Houston Chronicle. Manager Dusty Baker said that the severity of Bregman's injury is not yet known, but he added that, "it looks like we've lost Bregman for a while". He will […]

Jacob deGrom Shoulder Injury Doesn't Seem To Be Serious

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) underwent testing after the game and it appears the shoulder ailment that caused his early exit on Wednesday is not serious, according to Justin Toscano of northjersey.com. deGrom said after the game that testing has ruled out anything serious, and he will undergo further evaluations on Thursday. […]

Ryan Mountcastle Homers In Loss Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan Mountcastle went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and a run scored in an 8-7 loss to the Indians on Wednesday night. It was his ninth homer of the season, as he is now slashing .250/.278/.433 with three steals, 36 RBI and 26 runs scored over 61 games. He's been […]

Ryan Yarbrough Struggles Against White Sox On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough struggled on the mound on Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing seven runs — five earned — on 10 hits and one walk while striking out five over 6 1/3 innings of work. It was the most runs he allowed since April 30, but despite that he still […]

Bryce Harper Not In Lineup; Day-To-Day With Back Spasms

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (back) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday, and is being considered day-to-day after exiting Tuesday's game with back spasms, according to Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Breen adds that Harper felt "a little spasm" during Tuesday's game, and he woke up feeling sore on Wednesday. The Phillies […]

Jean Segura Lands On Injured List With Groin Injury

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday afternoon, according to Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Segura exited Tuesday night's game early with an apparent groin injury in the ninth inning that seemed to have occurred while he was running out an infield single. Nick Maton […]

Mike Zunino Launches 13th Homer Of The Year In Loss

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-3 with a home run, one walk, two RBI and a run scored in an 8-7 loss to the White Sox on Wednesday. It was the 13th homer of the year for Zunino, as he is now slashing .194/.291/.504 with 27 RBI and 25 runs scored over 46 […]

Yandy Diaz Homers In Loss Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz went 1-for-3 with a home run, one walk, two RBI and two runs scored in an 8-7 loss to the White Sox on Wednesday. He's been on a tear over his last 15 games, slashing .280/.439/.400 with two homers, nine RBI and nine runs scored, while posting an […]

Kyle Tucker Not In Lineup For Second Straight Game

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) is not in the lineup for the second straight game on Wednesday. Manager Dusty Baker said on Tuesday that Tucker was being held out of the lineup because he was feeling under the weather, and it appears now that whatever it is, it is still causing him problems. Consider […]