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Josh Rojas Homers Three Times Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Josh Rojas had a huge game in a 10-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Rojas went 3-for-5 with three homers and four RBI in a high-scoring win that saw Arizona swat seven home runs. The 27-year-old infielder came into the game without a homer in 2022 but he changed... Read More
Aaron Civale Leaves With Glute Cramp Friday
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Aaron Civale left with a left glute cramp during his Friday start against the Detroit Tigers. Civale fell while fielding a ball during the seventh inning. He remained in the game but only wound up throwing one more pitch before being replaced with one out in the seventh by Enyel De Los... Read More
Jake Odorizzi Played Catch Friday
Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi (ankle) was able to play catch on Friday ahead of his team's game against the Texas Rangers. Odorizzi appeared to be seriously injured against the Boston Red Sox on Monday when he went down on the field and had to be carted off, but further testing showed just a sprain... Read More
Brandon Belt, Joey Bart Absent From Friday's Lineup
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt and catcher Joey Bart will both be on the bench at the start of their team's Friday night contest against the San Diego Padres. Belt will be replaced at first base by Wilmer Flores while Curt Casali will be behind the plate for the series opener against their... Read More
Daulton Jefferies Diagnosed With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Oakland Athletics right-hander Daulton Jefferies was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome on Friday. Jefferies was initially thought to be dealing with biceps tightness after allowing seven runs in his Wednesday start but further testing revealed a more severe issue. His Friday diagnosis is not good news for the 26-year-old, who will likely need to undergo... Read More
Tarik Skubal Leaves Friday Start Early
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal left his Friday night start against the Cleveland Guardians after he was hit on the shin by a line drive. Cleveland outfielder Ernie Clement sent a liner back up the middle to end the bottom of the fifth inning. Skubal limped off of the field following the play and was... Read More
Corey Kluber Strikes Out Eight Monday
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber pitched well in a 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Kluber allowed two runs over six innings while striking out eight and allowing four hits, including a two-run homer to Jonathan Schoop. He induced 14 swinging strikes on 90 pitches in the game. The veteran escaped with... Read More
Michael Conforto Could Sign After MLB Draft
Free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) is open to signing with a team following the conclusion of the 2022 MLB draft in mid-July, according to his agent Scott Boras. Conforto injured his shoulder during the lockout and had surgery later in the spring, putting a serious damper on his free agency activities. The veteran was originally... Read More
Antonio Senzatela Removed Due To Injury Monday
Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela was removed from Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants after injuring himself while warming up before the third inning. On the bright side, it appeared as though Senzatela was dealing with cramping, so the injury does not seem to be serious. Senzatela had thrown two scoreless innings while posting... Read More
Mitch Garver To Begin Rehab In Double-A Tuesday
Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Tuesday. Garver injured his elbow last week and there was initially some speculation that it was a serious injury but he seems to have avoided a lengthy stay on the sidelines. For now, Garver is slated to serve as the... Read More
Dylan Bundy Expected Back Tuesday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Dylan Bundy (illness) is expected to start for his team against the Oakland A's on Tuesday. Bundy has been on the injured list since he came down with COVID-19 early in May. The veteran right-hander draws a plus assignment against Oakland on Tuesday, but he may not work very deep into the... Read More
Jake Odorizzi Carted Off Monday
Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi was carted off during the fifth inning of a Monday night game against the Boston Red Sox. Odorizzi collapsed off of the mound during the game and was in obvious pain. His leg was immediately checked on by trainers, both from Houston and the Red Sox. Odorizzi had allowed two... Read More
Josh Bell Singles Friday
Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell went 1-for-4 in a 6-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday. Bell is off to an excellent start at the plate for the Nationals in 2022, hitting .342 with four homers, 22 runs, and 21 RBI over 117 at-bats. Bell has cooled off slightly of late, hitting .296... Read More
Pablo Lopez Strikes Out 11 Friday
Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez turned in an excellent start in a 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Lopez allowed one run over seven innings of work while striking out 11. The 26-year-old hurler racked up an impressive 20 swinging strikes on 99 pitches, with his only mistake a solo homer to Kolten... Read More
Corbin Burnes Strikes Out Seven Friday
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes pitched well in a 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Burnes allowed one run over seven innings while striking out seven and walking none, although he had to settle for a no-decision in the start. He made just one mistake in the ballgame, a solo homer off the... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Wins Arbitration Case
Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi got some good news on Friday as he was informed that he won his arbitration case. Benintendi will now earn $8.5 million for his services in 2022 after the Royals offered $7.3 million in March back when they kicked off the arbitration process. The 27-year-old outfielder is off to... Read More
Austin Meadows Dealing With An Ear Infection
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows is dealing with an inner ear infection, which explains why he was not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Meadows is seeing a doctor for treatment for the issue and the team is hopeful that his absence will only be for Friday's game. Meadows is hitting... Read More
Clayton Kershaw's MRI Reveals No Structural Damage
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) got an MRI on Friday and the results showed no structural damage for the southpaw. Kershaw was placed on the injured list earlier on Friday after getting an epidural on Thursday. The positive MRI results are good news after Kershaw had already indicated to reporters that he was... Read More
George Springer Sprains Ankle Friday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer left Friday's game with a sprained ankle. Springer injured his ankle after falling awkwardly into the outfield wall at Tropicana Field after misplaying a triple off the bat of Brandon Lowe. He initially stayed in the game but left after a groundout in the third inning, ultimately going 0-for-2... Read More
Casey Mize To Make Rehab Start Thursday
Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (elbow) is scheduled to make his first rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. Mize injured his elbow during a start on April 14, just his second appearance of the 2022 season. The 25-year-old hurler is trending in the right direction after his elbow sprain but he will probably need... Read More
Ryan Pepiot May Start For Dodgers Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot joined his team's taxi squad on Monday and could possibly make his MLB debut in a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The team has yet to make a final decision but is reportedly leaning toward sending Pepiot out there to take on the Pirates. Pepiot has made... Read More
Joey Wentz Will Make His MLB Debut Wednesday
Detroit Tigers left-hander Joey Wentz will make his MLB debut against the Oakland A's on Wednesday. Wentz has made five starts for Triple-A Toledo this season, posting a 4.12 ERA and an eye-popping 11.90 K/9. The 24-year-old hurler is generally regarded as a top-10 prospect in the Detroit farm system, boasting a pedestrian fastball but... Read More
Jake Marisnick Leaves With Injury On Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Marisnick left Monday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with an injury. Marisnick injured his left thumb after a hard landing while making a diving catch during the win. The veteran outfielder went 0-for-2 in the game before Cole Tucker pinch-hit for him during the sixth inning. Marisnick is hitting... Read More
Luke Voit Will Need More Rehab At-Bats
San Diego Padres first baseman Luke Voit (biceps) will stay at Triple-A El Paso for the time being in an attempt to get his bat going. Voit has struggled in Triple-A, striking out in nine straight at-bats at one point as he attempts to work his way back to the big league club after injuring... Read More
Anthony DeSclafani To Throw A Bullpen Monday
San Francisco Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) will throw a bullpen session on Monday ahead of his team's game against the Colorado Rockies. DeSclafani has not pitched in a game since April 21 as he has been dealing with inflammation in his right ankle. The veteran right-hander is still without a timeline for a return... Read More
Chris Taylor Leaves Monday's Game
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor left his team's 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday after he fouled a ball off of his left knee during the sixth inning. Taylor had gone 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before he was replaced in the lineup by Max Muncy. The veteran was in visible pain after... Read More
Brandon Belt Scratched Monday
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (neck) was a late scratch from Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Belt left Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with neck stiffness and is considered day-to-day. He was originally slated to return to action on Monday against Colorado but apparently his neck is still giving him... Read More
J.P. Crawford Could Be Back In Lineup Tuesday
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (back) left Saturday's game with back spasms and has been sidelined the past two days. He is hoping to be able to take some swings on Monday with the possibility of returning to the lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Dylan Moore has been covering shortstop in Crawford's absence... Read More
Brian Anderson Hits Injured List Friday
Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. Anderson was not listed with an injury designation, so it is likely either he returned a positive COVID-19 test or was in close contact with someone else who tested positive. The Marlins recalled outfielder Bryan De La Cruz in a... Read More
Jack Flaherty To Throw Bullpen Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session on Saturday. Flaherty was shut down in March with discomfort in his throwing shoulder and received a platelet-rich plasma injection shortly thereafter. The 26-year-old will be permitted to throw all of his pitches during the bullpen session, giving hope that he could... Read More
