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Max Kepler Returns To Lineup Thursday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is back in the team's lineup versus Indians right-hander Shane Bieber on Thursday. The 27-year-old is back in his customary leadoff spot and playing right field after a rest day on Wednesday. Kepler hit two homers on Opening Day but is just 1-for-13 since with three strikeouts. Hopefully, the day... Read More
Franchy Cordero Batting Eighth Thursday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Franchy Cordero is in the team's lineup on Thursday versus Tigers right-hander Ivan Nova. Cordero was traded from the Padres days before Opening Day, and he's yet to settle into his new uniform with a 1-for-11 start this season. He's yet to strikeout, which is a good sign since he's struggled... Read More
Diamondbacks Calling Up Prospect Daulton Varsho
The Arizona Diamondbacks are calling up their catching prospect Daulton Varsho according to a report. The 24-year-old spent the 2019 season at Double-A, slashing .301/.378/.520 with 18 homers and 21 stolen bases in 108 games. While those numbers are impressive for a backstop, the question is how he'll find some playing time with Carson Kelly... Read More
Niko Goodrum Sitting Thursday Versus Royals
Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum is sitting for Thursday's contest versus Brady Singer and the Royals. Harold Castro is leading off and playing shortstop versus the rookie pitcher who excelled in his debut last week. Goodrum is 5-for-22 on the season with a homer and two RBI as the team's everyday leadoff hitter. He's not... Read More
Royals Calling Up Top Pitching Prospect Kris Bubic Friday
The Kansas City Royals have announced that they are calling up left-handed pitching prospect Kris Bubic for Friday's home opener versus the White Sox. Bubic is the team's sixth-ranked prospect and has yet to pitch in a game above High-A. He impressed at that level with a 2.30 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 101 2/3... Read More
Seranthony Dominguez Has Successful Tommy John Surgery
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Thursday after months of wait. The flamethrowing right-hander was recommended for surgery back in March, and he will now need at least a year of recovery time. If all goes well, Dominguez could return to the Phillies in late 2021, but chances are... Read More
Howie Kendrick Out Again Thursday
Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick (back) is sitting for the second-straight day versus Blue Jays left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. Josh Harrison is making his Nats debut batting sixth at DH while Carter Kieboom remains in the lineup batting sixth and playing third. Kendrick was a late scratch before Wednesday's contest after dealing with some upper back... Read More
Stephen Strasburg Throws From Flat Ground
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (hand) threw from flat ground on Thursday as he works his way back from a nerve issue in his pitching hand. He incorporated off-speed pitches for the first time, and his next step is to throw off a mound. The right-hander was scratched ahead of his season debut last... Read More
Bo Bichette Returns To Lineup Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (hamstring) is back in the team’s lineup on Thursday versus Nationals right-hander Erick Fedde. The youngster was a late scratch ahead of Monday’s game after experiencing tightness in his hamstring while fielding ground balls in warmups. The club was being extra precautious with their star shortstop by sitting him... Read More
Nate Pearson Impresses Over Five Scoreless
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson had an outstanding major-league debut in the team's 4-0 extra-inning loss to the Nationals on Wednesday. Facing perennial Cy Young candidate Max Scherzer is no easy feat, but Pearson held his own tossing five scoreless frames in the no-decision. He allowed just two hits and two walks while... Read More
Dylan Bundy Faces Struggling Mariners Thursday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dylan Bundy had a terrific debut with his new squad last week, and will look to keep his momentum going versus the Mariners on Thursday. He allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings against the Athletics last Friday, striking out seven in the win. The M's have whiffed the fifth-most... Read More
Robbie Ray Faces Tough Dodgers Lineup Thursday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray has a difficult test ahead of him Thursday as he faces off against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers currently have the second-highest batting average versus southpaws this season (.324), while being the second-hardest team to strikeout (14.3% K-rate). Ray didn't do so hot against this club in 2019... Read More
Ryan Yarbrough Looking To Keep Momentum Going Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is looking to build off a strong performance against the Braves on Thursday after a dominant outing versus the Blue Jays last weekend. The lefty tossed 5 1/3 scoreless frames against Toronto, allowing four hits while striking out one. The Braves have struggled versus southpaws early this season... Read More
Brady Singer Ready For Second Career Start
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer will get the ball on Thursday in a juicy matchup versus the Tigers for his second career start. Singer impressed in his debut against the Indians, striking out seven over five innings while allowing two runs. The right-hander's matchup versus Detroit is even more salivating since the club... Read More
J.A. Happ Set For Season Debut Thursday
New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ will finally make his season debut Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. After a couple of postponements earlier this week, the Yankees rotation and schedule has mixed itself up, pushing Happ’s debut back. The veteran southpaw is a viable streaming option versus an O’s offense that struck out against... Read More
Joey Bart Promotion Might Come Soon
San Francisco Giants catching prospect Joey Bart may be receiving his major-league promotion sooner than anticipated. Manager Gabe Kapler said, “things have gone well” for Bart at their alternate site, and now that the service deadline has passed, he can be brought up without losing the extra year of control. With the Giants likely falling... Read More
Luis Arraez Hitting Leadoff Wednesday
Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez is hitting leadoff in the team's game versus Cardinals right-hander Daniel Poncedeleon on Wednesday. Max Kepler and Byron Buxton get the day off as Jake Cave and Marwin Gonzalez get the start in the outfield. Arraez is in a great spot to succeed ahead of the Twins big bats,... Read More
Mike Moustakas, Nick Senzel To Return Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas and outfielder Nick Senzel have had their appeals granted and will play in Wednesday's game versus the Cubs according to a source. Both players felt ill on Sunday and were late scratches to the lineup, but have tested negative for COVID-19. Moustakas will return to the middle of the... Read More
Travis d'Arnaud, Tyler Flowers Activated Wednesday
The Atlanta Braves have activated catchers Travis d'Arnaud and Tyler Flowers from the injured list ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Rays. William Contreras and Alex Jackson were optioned to the team's alternate site to make room for the veterans. Both backstops tested positive for COVID-19 during summer camp and should share duties behind the... Read More
Scott Oberg Throws Bullpen Session
Colorado Rockies reliever Scott Oberg (back) threw a bullpen session on Monday and came out "in a good spot," according to manager Bud Black. Oberg suffered a back strain during the team's summer camp and still has no timeline for a return. He acted as the closer for the team when Wade Davis struggled in... Read More
Kevin Newman Gets Day Off On Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman is getting a breather versus Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff. Erik Gonzalez is taking over at short and batting ninth as Phillip Evans bats out of the two-hole for the Bucs. Newman is off to a slow 2020 with just one hit in 16 at-bats after hitting a shiny .308 a... Read More
Carter Kieboom Sits Again On Wednesday
Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom is riding the pine again for Wednesday's game versus Nate Pearson and the Blue Jays. Asdrubal Cabrera is in at the hot corner and batting third as Kieboom sits for the fifth time in six games this year. The rookie was 1-for-4 in his lone start of the campaign... Read More
Khris Davis Absent Versus Rockies
Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis is getting a day off versus Rockies right-hander German Marquez. Ramon Laureano is subbing in at DH, while Robbie Grossman gets the start in left field and batting sixth. Davis is 0-for-15 on the year with seven strikeouts and two walks and will use the day off to refocus... Read More
Garrett Hampson Starting At Second Wednesday
Colorado Rockies second baseman/outfielder Garrett Hampson is in the team's starting lineup versus A's right-hander Frankie Montas. The speedster will bat eighth after sitting in three of the team's first four games. Hampson was a popular target for fantasy managers looking for speed, but he's struggling to find at-bats, making him questionable for a roster... Read More
Juan Soto Cleared By MLB, Waiting For Clearance From D.C.
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (COVID-19) has passed back-to-back COVID tests, making him eligible to return to the team pending approval from health officials in D.C. Soto has been frustrated with the testing process since testing positive before Opening Day's matchup versus the Yankees, and is hoping to receive clearance on August 1. He's reportedly... Read More
Jays And Phillies To Play Saturday Doubleheader
The Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies have postponed their game on Friday and will play a doubleheader on Saturday instead. This will give the Phillies an extra day to make sure they have no COVID cases on their team after facing the Marlins over the weekend. The Phils have been off all week, so... Read More
Daniel Vogelbach Working On His Swing
Seattle Mariners designated hitter/first baseman Daniel Vogelbach is taking a few days off from the starting lineup to work on his swing. The hulking slugger has struggled since summer camp and is 0-for-7 with two strikeouts on the season so far. Vogelbach swatted 30 dingers for the M's a season ago but sacrificed his .208... Read More
Evan Longoria, Brandon Belt "On Track" For This Weekend
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (oblique) and first baseman Brandon Belt (heel) are progressing well and could return to the club this weekend versus the Rangers. Longoria suffered an oblique strain nearly two weeks ago, while Belt has dealt with a lingering heel issue since the start of summer camp. It's good news... Read More
Nomar Mazara Reports To Training Site
Chicago White Sox outfielder Nomar Mazara (undisclosed) has reported to the team's alternate training site in Schaumburg on Tuesday. The 25-year-old was added to the team's injured list prior to the beginning of the season with an illness, which doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what that means. Newly acquired this offseason, Mazara... Read More
Spencer Howard Not In Immediate Rotation Plan
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced their starting rotation for the next five games, and their top pitching prospect Spencer Howard is not scheduled to start. There was growing optimism that the Phils would call up the hard-throwing right-hander, but we'll have to wait at least another week. With the postponement of their games this week,... Read More
