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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Salvador Perez Moves To Triple-A
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (knee) will be continuing his rehabilitation at Triple-A Omaha. Perez has quickly recovered from a torn MCL and the current expectation is that he could rejoin the team next week. The All-Star catcher will hopefully be able to provide a little pop to a lineup that has yet to win... Read More
David Dahl Returns to Triple-A Lineup
Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (illness) returned to the lineup for Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. He had been on the disabled list with an illness for the last week. Unfortunately, he went hitless in four at-bats with three strikeouts. Dahl is still expected to make some big league appearances this season, but it will likely take... Read More
Carlos Gonzalez Exits Game Early After Diving
Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez exited Wednesday's ballgame against the Pirates early after diving. Outfielder Gerardo Parra took over for CarGo, but no news has been released on the seriousness of the injury at this time.
Chris Devenski Earns Second Save of 2018 in Win over Mariners
With the Houston Astros up three runs heading into the bottom of the ninth inning on Tuesday, manager A.J. Hinch entered reliever Chris Devenski. Devenski then proceeded to strike out Dee Gordon before inducing a double play from Robinson Cano to earn his second save of the season. The Astros reliever has been on fire... Read More
Kenley Jansen Blows Another Save
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen blew another save on Tuesday night in San Diego. The normally lights-out Jansen has now blown two saves and lost a game already this season. Last year, Jansen blew only one save all season. He looked bad, giving up a home run to Eric Hosmer, then walking a batter,... Read More
Anthony DeSclafani Is Making Progress
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani is making progress as he works his way back from an oblique injury suffered in spring training. DeSclafani will throw off a mound on Wednesday at the team's spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona. The right-hander is on the 60-day disabled list and will be first eligible for reinstatement on... Read More
David Hernandez Close To Rehab Assignment
Cincinnati Reds right-hander David Hernandez (shoulder) is getting close to going on a rehab assignment. Hernandez has been sidelined since spring training with inflammation in his pitching shoulder. He threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and will meet up with Triple-A Louisville on Friday if there are no issues with his shoulder. The veteran... Read More
Mets May Consider Replacing Matt Harvey
New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas is nearing his return (and Mets debut) from an injury to his non-pitching hand, which means someone from their current starting rotation needs to be bounced. The thought has been that Zack Wheeler would be the displaced pitcher, considering he only re-entered the rotation due to Vargas’ injury.... Read More
Boone Logan Now Doing Mound Work
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Boone Logan (triceps) is now throwing off a mound after doing a bullpen session Tuesday. This is huge progress, as he was not predicted to do mound work until later in the week. The Brewers are hoping that with this progress, the rehab process will be much faster and he can... Read More
Kendrys Morales Ready For Activation Friday
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales has been out of action with a hamstring strain, but it sounds like he’ll be ready to return from the disabled list when first eligible on Friday. Morales’ return likely shifts Curtis Granderson, who has been the designated hitter in his stead, back to the outfield and sends... Read More
Josh Donaldson Likely Needs More Than 10 Days
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has been on the 10-day disabled list since April 13 (retroactive to April 11) due to shoulder inflammation. While the injury wasn’t considered to be serious, he’s expected to need more than the 10-day minimum despite being able to come off the disabled list on Saturday. Donaldson has... Read More
Wade Miley Makes Good Progress In Rehab Start
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley (groin strain) reportedly made good progress in his rehab start Tuesday with the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers. He will be bumped up all the way to more than 60 pitches in his next rehab start and then the Brewers will make a decision. With Junior Guerra recently emerging as a solid... Read More
Avisail Garcia Sitting Wednesday Versus Athletics
Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia will rest Wednesday versus the Oakland Athletics. Garcia has struggled this year and is hitting .233 with just one home run and three RBI on the season. Garcia had the best year of his career in 2017, but has not had much success this year. Leury Garcia will play... Read More
Braves Sign Jose Bautista To One-Year Minors Deal
Free-agent outfielder Jose Bautista is not finished with baseball. The Atlanta Braves signed him to a one-year minor league contract and said that he would be playing his former position, third base. Whether we'll actually see Joey Bats in the big leagues is another question, since he's going to be playing extended spring training games... Read More
Jesse Winker Back In Leadoff Spot; Billy Hamilton Batting Ninth
The Cincinnati Reds went back to a familiar configuration for their lineup in Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. A day after batting second, outfielder Jesse Winker is back in the leadoff spot, while yesterday's leadoff man, Billy Hamilton, is batting ninth. Hamilton mostly held down the leadoff spot while Winker was sidelined over the... Read More
Renato Nunez Plays Third Base
Texas Rangers outfielder Renato Nunez is in the Texas starting lineup for the second time in four days. He is playing third base Wednesday, allowing Adrian Beltre to have a game as the designated hitter. Nunez went 1-for-4 with one strikeout in his Rangers debut. If he can be competent at the plate, he could... Read More
Devin Mesoraco's Wrist Is Sore
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco (wrist) told reporters that he is experiencing soreness in his wrist after getting hit by a pitch during Tuesday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. X-rays on Mesoraco's wrist came back negative after he was forced to leave the game during the sixth inning. Despite experiencing... Read More
Jurickson Profar Remains Out Wednesday
Texas Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar remains out of the lineup Wednesday after suffering a concussion Monday. Profar has been placed in the concussion protocol but has not gone on the 7-day disabled list. The Rangers are continuing with Isiah Kiner-Falefa at shortstop. Shortstop is one of the positions Kiner-Falefa has the least experience at, so... Read More
Tommy Pham Will Undergo Tests on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham will undergo tests on his injured right groin on Wednesday. Pham was hurt in the ninth inning of Tuesday's game, but with no bench players left, Pham was forced to finish out the game. Top outfield prospect Tyler O'Neill is being called up before Thursday's game, likely to serve... Read More
Ryan Braun Sitting Unexpectedly Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has been forced out of the lineup Wednesday due to his calf injury flaring up. Indications are that Braun was due to be in the lineup for a second straight day had it not been for the injury. This will be the third day in four games that Braun has... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Expects to Make His Next Start
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (blister) indicated he's had blisters in the past in Japan and that he was usually able to make his next start. Ohtani was removed after just two innings on Tuesday due to a blister. However, it doesn't sound like this is something that will impact his next start.... Read More
Cardinals to Promote Tyler O'Neill
The St. Louis Cardinals will promote outfield prospect Tyler O'Neill from Triple-A Memphis before Thursday's game. O'Neill is the No. 4 prospect in the Cardinals system, but he will likely be up just to provide depth this time around. With Tommy Pham dealing with a potential groin injury, O'Neill gives the Cardinals another starting option... Read More
Wilson Ramos Sitting Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos continues his pattern of sitting every third game for the Rays. With Ramos still only a year removed from recovering from a torn ACL, the Rays seem keen to get him as much rest as possible. Their decision will be made easier by Ramos' early-season struggles at the plate.... Read More
Andrew Triggs Offers Potential for Big Rewards
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs has an outing against one of the more strikeout-happy teams in the majors, the Chicago White Sox, on Wednesday, presenting the opportunity for a big day. Triggs has struck out 17 in 15 2/3 innings this season and the White Sox are averaging 10.4 strikeouts per game through 14... Read More
Scott Schebler Continues Rehab Stint; Should Be Activated By Friday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) is expected to play for Double-A Pensacola again on Thursday and should be reinstated from the 10-day disabled list on Friday. Schebler has been sidelined for over two weeks after he was hit on the elbow by a pitch, resulting in an ulnar collateral ligament sprain. Schebler lost feeling... Read More
Cole Hamels has the Potential for a Big Day
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels has struggled so far in 2018, giving up a league-leading seven home runs in his four outings. Despite this tendency to give up homers, he has actually only had two really bad starts. He now gets to face a team that ranks 27th in HRs and 26th in slugging... Read More
Max Moroff, David Freese, Sean Rodriguez Playing Wednesday
The Pittsburgh Pirates are making use of their hitting depth on Wednesday. Max Moroff will make his first appearance at second base since being called up to the majors. David Freese and Sean Rodriguez also get starts against the left-handed Kyle Freeland. Ironically, Freese has actually been better when facing right-handed pitchers this season, but... Read More
Paul DeJong Has an All-Or-Nothing Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong struck out four times on Tuesday but hit a home run in his one at-bat where he put the ball in play. The 1-for-5 line wasn't ideal, but DeJong's owners won't mind his fifth home run. Tuesday's game was a great representation of DeJong's career as a whole --... Read More
Corey Dickerson and Colin Moran Sitting Wednesday
Both Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson and third baseman Colin Moran are out of the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup Wednesday. Both are off to good starts this season. Dickerson is hitting .328 with one home run and two steals in 65 plate appearances. Moran is hitting .298 and also has one home run in 53 plate appearances. With... Read More
Bud Norris Emerging as the Key Reliever in the Cardinals Bullpen
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Bud Norris picked up his fourth save of the season on Tuesday, tossing 1 2/3 innings with three strikeouts while allowing just one hit. In a game that saw Greg Holland face three hitters without recording an out, Norris was dominant and nailed down the win for St. Louis. With... Read More
