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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Xander Bogaerts Begins Hitting on Field
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts has been on the disabled list since April 9 with an ankle injury. On Tuesday, the Red Sox shortstop began hitting on the field prior to Boston's game against the Angels. Bogaerts will still need to prove he can field ground balls and run the bases, but he is... Read More
Eugenio Suarez Begins Taking Ground Balls
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez has been on the disabled list since early April with a thumb injury. However, on Tuesday the Reds third baseman began taking ground balls at the hot corner and gripping the bat with his left hand. Suarez has no definite timetable but has an outside chance of rejoining Cincinnati... Read More
Evan Longoria Scratched on Tuesday Due to Ankle Injury
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria has been scratched from the Giants lineup on Tuesday due to an ankle injury. Pablo Sandoval is taking his place at third base. Longoria, who has struggled to start the season with just a .204 batting average, is expected to miss the next couple of games.
Aaron Blair to Miss Rest of Season Following Shoulder Surgery
Following surgery to repair a capsule tear in his pitching shoulder, Atlanta Braves starter Aaron Blair has been shut down for the season. Blair, a former top prospect, has struggled during his time in the major leagues and suffered the injury while making his season debut at Triple-A. In 16 major league starts, Blair has... Read More
Yangervis Solarte Explodes in Game 1 of Doubleheader
With the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals playing a doubleheader on Tuesday, infielder Yangervis Solarte made his presence felt in Game 1, going 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. The home run marked his third of the season while his four RBI gave him eight total for the season. Solarte is one... Read More
Matt Kemp Batting Third, Kyle Farmer Draws Another Start
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp is back to hitting third in the lineup, while Kyle Farmer will start again at third base and bat eighth. Kemp, after Yasmani Grandal, has been the team's best hitter thus far. In the last seven days, he's gone 8-for-20 with two home runs and five RBI. He returned... Read More
Scott Schebler Set to Make His Return this Week
Speaking on Tuesday, Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price said that outfielder Scott Schebler (elbow) could return to the starting lineup as early as Wednesday and no later than Friday. Schebler has been on the disabled list for most of the season with an elbow injury. Schebler showed off his power potential in 2017, hitting .233 with... Read More
Ben Zobrist Scratched on Tuesday Due to Back Tightness
Chicago Cubs utility man Ben Zobrist has been scratched from the Cubs lineup on Tuesday due to back tightness. Ian Happ will now start in center with Jason Heyward being moved to right. It's unclear how serious this injury is for Zobrist or if he will need to miss an extended period of time. If... Read More
Ryon Healy to Begin Rehab Assignment Soon
After being placed on the disabled list early in the season, it appears as if Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy is nearing a return. According to manager Scott Servais, Healy is expected to begin his rehab assignment in the next few days, meaning his return to Seattle is imminent. The Mariners first baseman has struggled... Read More
Dodgers Recall Max Muncy From Triple-A
The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled Max Muncy from Triple-A to fill in a utility role. While he hasn't appeared in the majors since 2016, Muncy was hitting an impressive .313 with two home runs and four RBI in nine games at the minor league level to begin 2018. With Logan Forsythe on the disabled... Read More
Taijuan Walker Diagnosed With UCL Injury
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo revealed that an MRI taken of starting pitcher Taijuan Walker's elbow showed damage to his UCL, a usual precursor to Tommy John surgery. However, Walker will go for a second opinion before opting for season-ending surgery. Walker had started his 2018 season pitching to a 3.46 ERA and a 9/5 K/BB... Read More
Padres Recall Tyler Webb
The San Diego Padres recalled pitcher Tyler Webb before Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The move is to bring a fresh arm to the bullpen after the Padres used five pitchers during Monday night's 10-3 drubbing. Reliever Kyle McGrath, who appeared Monday, was sent to Triple-A El Paso. Webb, a left-hander, was... Read More
Matt Shoemaker to Throw in a Week or Two
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (forearm) said that there has been "drastic improvement" to the nerve irritation that has been plaguing his right arm. He hopes to begin throwing again in a week or two. That's great news for deep league Shoemaker owners, as that means he could be back in mid to... Read More
Jake Lamb Playing Third Base in Extended Spring Training Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder) has spent the vast majority of the 2018 season on the disabled list with a sprained AC joint. However, he is scheduled to play third base in an extended spring training game on Wednesday and is inching closer to a return. Lamb proved how valuable he is last season... Read More
Wil Myers Begins Rehab Assignment, Manuel Margot Cleared
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (elbow) is batting third in his first rehab game Tuesday in Lake Elsinore. Myers, who hasn't played since April 2, is on track to return for the weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He sports a .750 OPS with a home run in just 12 plate appearances. Meanwhile, outfielder... Read More
Trevor Cahill Starting for Athletics on Tuesday
It was reported Monday that Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill was likely to start on Tuesday, but now it's official. Cahill will make his 2018 debut with the Athletics as he faces off against the White Sox. Cahill shined to begin 2017 but struggled after being traded to the Royals, pitching 10 games with an... Read More
Mookie Betts Starting on Tuesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts exited Saturday's game with a foot injury, but with an extra day off, he is back in the starting lineup against the Angels, leading off against Shohei Ohtani. Betts has been on a tear to start the 2018 season, hitting .353 with two home runs, 10 RBI and two... Read More
Daniel Norris to Start for Tigers on Friday
After inclement weather forced the Tigers and Royals into a doubleheader, Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire stated that pitcher Daniel Norris will make a spot start in Game 2 on Friday. Norris has been used strictly in relief this season, making two appearances and allowing five runs in 6 1/3 innings. However, last year he started... Read More
Welington Castillo Out Of Lineup Tuesday Versus Athletics
Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo will get a day of rest Tuesday evening versus the Athletics. Castillo returned to Monday’s lineup after missing a few games with a sore knee. Omar Narvaez will be behind the plate and bat ninth. Narvaez can be avoided in all leagues.
Boone Logan To Throw Bullpen Session This Week
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Boone Logan (triceps) is making great progress in his throwing program and is expected to throw a bullpen session sometime in the next couple of days. On April 4, it was released that he would be on a four- to six-week recovery schedule and despite there being no schedule updates since... Read More
Johnny Cueto Activated And Will Start Tuesday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (ankle) has been activated from the disabled list and will start Tuesday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cueto only missed one start after he hurt his ankle while working out. He faces a tough task against the Diamondbacks but has a 0.69 ERA in two starts and should be... Read More
Luis Sardinas Recalled from Triple-A, Starting on Tuesday
With Jonathan Schoop remaining sidelined with an oblique injury, the Baltimore Orioles have turned to Luis Sardinas at second base. Sardinas was called up from Triple-A on Tuesday and is starting and batting eighth against the Tigers. Sardinas will be making his Orioles 2018 debut after playing 29 games with the Padres in 2017. While... Read More
Wade Miley Will Start In Double-A Rehab Game Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley is expected to make a rehab start for the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers on Tuesday as part of his rehab program for the groin injury he suffered in spring training. With the struggles that the Brewers rotation has dealt with so far with Jhoulys Chacin lacking tremendously, Brent Suter lacking... Read More
Eric Thames In Lineup After Injury Rest
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames is back in the lineup after not partaking in Monday's game due to an unknown injury. It was reported that he would not go to the disabled list for his ailment and it looks like it wasn't too serious, as he is back and ready to go. As Christian... Read More
Brian Goodwin Goes To DL, Andrew Stevenson Called Up
Washington Nationals outfielder Brian Goodwin (wrist) was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday and outfielder Andrew Stevenson has been called up to take Goodwin's place. Goodwin injured his wrist on Friday, but because he pinch hit on Sunday, he can't return until the middle of next week. Goodwin was made a regular starter... Read More
Ryan Braun Draws Back In Lineup After Missing Two Games
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will draw back into the lineup after missing two games with a back issue. He was able to pinch hit off the bench, however, the Brewers decided to take it easy with their star outfielder and sit him a couple days to rest up. Despite a dreadful .176 batting average... Read More
Jonathan Villar Will Rest Tuesday Against Reds
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jonathan Villar will take the day off on Tuesday for customary rest as the Brewers take on Sal Romano and the Cincinnati Reds. This would be a platoon case where Villar would sit against lefties, however, Romano is a righty, so this is just a rest day for Villar. Eric Sogard will... Read More
Jacob Nottingham Will Make First Career Start
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jacob Nottingham will make his first MLB start at the catcher position on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Nottingham came into Monday's game after Jett Bandy was pulled in a 9-0 game, and Nottingham earned two walks in two plate appearances. That's almost unheard of, as many rookies come out swinging trying to make... Read More
Anthony Rendon Out Of Lineup For Third Day
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (toe) is being held out of the lineup for the third day in a row. Wilmer Difo once again will draw the start at third and bat seventh. Rendon fouled a ball off his foot on Saturday and exited the game. He hasn't been put on the disabled list because... Read More
Brewers Claim Alec Asher Off Waivers
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alec Asher was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Asher has been bouncing from team to team in his last couple of years, as he was originally with Philadelphia in 2016 before being traded to the Orioles in 2017. The Orioles then waived Asher, whom the Dodgers... Read More
