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Pablo Lopez Improves To 2-0 In Superb Start
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was outstanding on Thursday night, tossing seven shutout frames to help his club defeat the Cardinals 5-0. The right-hander surrendered just three hits (all singles) and no walks while striking out nine in the 100-pitch outing as he was able to retire the last 11 batters he faced. Lopez... Read More
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Homers Out Of Leadoff Spot
Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. got his first start out of the leadoff spot on Thursday, and he didn't disappoint his manager by homering to help his club defeat the Cardinals 5-0. His third long ball of the season came off of Aaron Brooks in the seventh inning for a two-run shot as... Read More
Chris Stratton Collects First Save For Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Chris Stratton pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning on Thursday to collect his first save of the season in his club's 4-3 win over the Cubs. The right-hander picked up one strikeout in the 11-pitch outing as he worked behind David Bednar who retired four consecutive batters of his own to earn his... Read More
Justin Verlander Shuts Down Mariners In Victory
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander was dominant on Saturday night, tossing eight-shutout innings in the club's 4-0 win over the Mariners. The veteran didn't walk a batter and allowed just three hits which were all singles as he struck out eight in the 87-pitch performance. Verlander was sitting in the 94-95 MPH range with... Read More
Hector Neris Protects 4-0 Win Saturday
Houston Astros reliever Hector Neris recorded the final three outs during the club's 4-0 win over the Mariners Saturday night. It was a non-save situation for the right-hander, but it might be a telling sign that manager Dusty Baker went to him in a relatively close game versus a division rival after Ryan Pressly landed... Read More
Clay Holmes Gets Four-Out Save Saturday
New York Yankees reliever Clay Holmes picked up the final four outs for his club on Saturday, sealing a 5-2 win over the Orioles. It was the right-hander's first save of his career as he entered the game with two runners on in the eighth before getting a groundout, and then going back out there... Read More
Randal Grichuk Dealing With Back Issue
Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk has missed the last three games due to a back issue that he felt Thursday morning. He felt both sides of his lower back lock, but rotating now feels "ok" as he's been swinging in a cage and took batting practice prior to Saturday's contest versus the Cubs. The injury... Read More
Hyun-Jin Ryu Dealing With Forearm Tightness
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu is experiencing soreness in his left forearm after Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Athletics. The veteran left-hander surrendered five runs in four innings with just one strikeout in the afternoon affair from Toronto after giving up six runs in 3 1/3 in his season debut last week versus... Read More
David Fletcher Without A Timetable For Return
Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher (hip) has no timetable for a return yet according to head athletic trainer Mike Frostad. The 27-year-old has remained in Anaheim during the team's current road trip to treat his ailing hip after he left Monday's contest with tightness in the seventh inning. Fletcher first experienced the discomfort near... Read More
Jake McGee Closes Out Win Over Guardians
San Francisco Giants reliever Jake McGee picked up his first save of the season on Saturday, closing the door on a 4-2 win over the Guardians. The left-hander worked around a single and a walk to start the frame before getting a strikeout and a pair of groundouts to cap the win for his club.... Read More
Ronald Acuna Jr. Eyeing Early-May Return
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is targeting a return to the big-league club with a loose date set at May 6. He can start a rehab assignment as soon as Tuesday where he will play about half of the game in the outfield before slowly integrating himself deeper into games. It's unlikely that... Read More
Javier Baez Lands On Injured List
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) was placed on the 10-day IL on Saturday, retroactive to April 13, after suffering a thumb sprain during a walk-off celebration earlier in the week. The injury was originally thought to be minor after X-rays came back negative, but the club will play it cautious with their superstar free-agent... Read More
Jack Flaherty “Encouraged” With Rehab
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) threw from "120-ish feet" for the second straight day on Saturday as he recovers from shoulder bursitis that landed him on the injured list prior to the season's start. Flaherty has reported progress with his healing and is encouraged with the results so far in his rehabilitation.... Read More
Casey Mize Diagnosed With Ligament Sprain
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize was diagnosed with a medial collateral ligament sprain of the elbow on Saturday according to manager A.J. Hinch. The right-hander was placed on the 10-day IL on Friday after throwing five innings on Thursday since he had some discomfort in between days. Hinch added he isn't feeling as sore... Read More
Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jesus Sanchez On The Bench Saturday
Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. and outfielder Jesus Sanchez are both absent from Saturday's lineup versus Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. Jon Berti is playing the keystone and batting ninth while Bryan De La Cruz is taking over duties in center field and batting seventh. Chisholm is holding his own with the bat so... Read More
Michael Conforto Healthy Enough To Hold Workouts
Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) is healthy enough to hold workouts after suffering a shoulder injury doing drills in January during the lockout. The injury has put a freeze on his free-agency, but now his market will surely pickup with the Rangers, Jays, Giants, and Rays among the teams that were previously mentioned as... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Will Wait Until Offseason For Contract Extension
The Toronto Blue Jays have inquired to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s camp about a possible contract extension, but the MVP runner-up will wait until the offseason to have such discussions. After slashing .311/.401/.601 with 48 homers a year ago, the right-handed slugger is picking up where he left off with five homers and a... Read More
Harold Ramirez Batting Cleanup For Rays Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Harold Ramirez is batting cleanup and playing first base for the second time in his career on Saturday as his club faces off against Michael Kopech and the White Sox. Since his acquisition from the Marlins at the tail-end of spring training, the 27-year-old has started two games as the club's... Read More
No Timetable Yet For Yoan Moncada’s Return
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) was given no timetable for a return from manager Tony La Russa ahead of Saturday's game versus Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old was diagnosed with a Grade 1 oblique strain ahead of Opening Day last week and the original timeline was three weeks, but La Russa stated that... Read More
AJ Pollock To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon
Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) is slated to begin a rehab assignment soon according to his manager Tony La Russa. He is close to "80 to 85 percent", so a return before the end of April seems to be in the cards for the 34-year-old barring any setbacks. Pollock was placed on the... Read More
Robbie Grossman Returns To Tigers Lineup
Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (groin) is back in the starting lineup and batting leadoff on Saturday as his club takes on Kris Bubic and the Kansas City Royals. The 32-year-old has missed the last three games with groin tightness, but his MRI came back clean and it appears he's no longer feeling the soreness... Read More
Javier Baez Out Again Saturday
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will miss his fourth straight game on Saturday as his club squares off against the Royals. The club is taking a conservative approach with their superstar free agent acquisition who injured his thumb earlier in the week after getting a walk-off hit in the Tigers' home opener. X-rays have... Read More
No Structural Damage On Byron Buxton’s Knee
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton got some relatively good news on Saturday as a source stated that he has no structural damage to his knee that he injured Friday afternoon. The explosive 28-year-old will require to miss about a week of action, so a trip to the IL is certainly a possibility, but managers can... Read More
Kevin Gausman Strikes Out Nine In Loss
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman was able to strike out nine Yankees on Thursday, but was saddled with a loss as his club was defeated 3-0. The right-hander didn't walk a batter and allowed six hits through his 5 2/3 IP as his only blemishes came off two separate RBI singles off the... Read More
Jonathan India Departs Early With Tight Hamstring
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India departed Thursday's contest with a tight hamstring after legging out an infield single in the fifth inning from Dodgers Stadium. The 25-year-old finished the game going 1-for-3 as he exited the field with a trainer after running through first base in what would be a tough loss for a... Read More
Joe Musgrove Tosses 6 2/3 Scoreless Frames
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove was superb on Thursday night, tossing 6 2/3 innings of shutout baseball as his club bullied the Braves to a 12-1 win. The right-hander picked up his first win of 2022 as he struck out six without walking a batter and allowing just four hits in his impressive... Read More
Manny Machado Piles Up Five Hits In Blowout
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado helped pace the offense on Thursday, going 5-for-6 in the club's 12-1 win over the Braves. The right-handed slugger picked up four singles and added a two-run homer off William Smith for his first of the campaign, finishing the night with four runs and two RBI. He had... Read More
Mychal Givens Locks Down Save For Cubs
Chicago Cubs reliever Mychal Givens notched his first save of the season on Thursday as his club defeated the Rockies 5-2. The right-hander worked around a one-out single as he struck out a pair in the 17-pitch frame, throwing 12 of his pitches for strikes. Givens has now picked up a win, a hold, and... Read More
Michael King Bails Out Aroldis Chapman For First Save
New York Yankees reliever Michael King picked up his first save of the season on Thursday, helping his club defeat the Blue Jays 3-0 in the series finale. Aroldis Chapman began the ninth inning, but he was pulled after issuing three-straight walks to begin the frame and tossing just four of his 16 pitches for... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Allows Six Runs In Loss
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani wasn't at his best on the mound on Thursday as he allowed six earned runs in the club's 10-5 loss to the Rangers. The reigning AL MVP struck out five in his 3 2/3 IP, but he surrendered a pair of walks and six hits including a grand... Read More
