Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Performance
Grichuk powers White Sox past Royals 6-2 for their fifth straight win
Randal Grichuk hit a home run to lead the White Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Royals, extending their winning streak to five games.
Grichuk s homer was his third in five games and came in his eighth game since signing a one-year, $1.25 million deal with the White Sox on May 4.
Performance
Kyle Schwarber s MLB-leading 18th homer lifts Phillies past Red Sox 3-1
Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 18th home run to lead the Phillies to a 3-1 victory over the Red Sox, extending his hot streak to seven homers in seven games.
Schwarber has seven homers in his last seven games, the first Phillies player to hit at least that many in a similar span since current teammate Trea Turner in 2023.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Transaction
Brewers re-signed RHP Jacob Waguespack to a minor league contract.
The Brewers re-signed right-hander Jacob Waguespack to a minor league contract after granting him his release.
The 32-year-old right-hander was granted his release on Saturday so that he could explore the open market, but ultimately, he decided that the best option for him would be to rejoin the Brewers on a minor league contract. He'll return to Triple-A Nashville where he posted a 2.25 ERA and 23/11 K/BB ratio over 16 innings in his first 11 appearances.
News
Royals lose 6-2, swept by White Sox
The Royals lost 6-2 to the White Sox and were swept in the series, extending their losing streak to four games.
The losing streak reaches four.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
News
2026-27 Club Options: AL West
MLBTR reviews upcoming club options for AL West teams heading into the 2026-27 offseason, with the Athletics having notable decisions including Jeff McNeil's option.
In recent weeks, MLBTR has looked forward to next winter’s option classes. We’ll move now to the AL West, where the Athletics have the two most notable decisions. Previous: AL East, AL Central Athletics Jeff McNeil, 2B: $15.75MM club option (Mets responsible for $2MM buyout as part of December trade) The A’s landed McNeil in […]
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Performance
Kyle Schwarber's seventh homer in seven games lifts Phillies to another series win
Kyle Schwarber hit his seventh home run in seven games to lead the Phillies to their fifth consecutive series win against Boston.
Kyle Schwarber's seventh home run in seven games catapulted the Phillies to a fifth straight series win on Thursday in Boston.
Performance
Mets' Jonah Tong continues up-and-down start to Triple-A season with disastrous outing
Jonah Tong had another poor outing for the Mets' Triple-A affiliate Syracuse, continuing his inconsistent start to the season.
Jonah Tong was knocked around again as he took the ball for Syracuse on Thursday night.
Performance
Cubs foil Braves sweep plans with a shutout win
The Cubs defeated the Braves with a shutout victory, preventing Atlanta from sweeping the series.
So just the series win for the Braves, then.
News
Dodgers vs. Giants game VII chat
The Dodgers and Giants are playing one final game to conclude the homestand on Thursday.
One more game to finish off the homestand. Thursday game info
News
Purple Row After Dark: What former players should join the booth?
The article discusses potential former Rockies players who could join the broadcast booth.
If you had to add a former Rockie to broadcasts, who would it be?
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
News
How to watch San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
A guide on how to watch the San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game featuring pitchers Landen Roupp and Emmet Sheehan.
Landen Roupp vs. Emmet Sheehan
Performance
Phillies 3, Red Sox 1; Kyle Schwarber sinks Boston in finale
Kyle Schwarber's home run led the Phillies to a 3-1 victory over the Red Sox, who struggled offensively in the loss.
The Red Sox had another installment of regularly-scheduled programming: the pitching staff gives them a chance to win and the offense offers another lifeless performance. Boston scored just one run in the eighth inning and could not match Philadelphia in the 3-1 loss. Kyle Schwarber changed the game with one swing to move Philadelphia to [ ]
Performance
Return of the Ranger: Phillies 3, Red Sox 1
The Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 in a game featuring a player returning to face a former team.
Paying a visit to an old friend.
Right Arm - Tightness · Day-to-Day
Rockies Notes: Dollander, Herget, Criswell
Rockies top young pitcher Chase Dollander left his start in the second inning due to right arm tightness, with no imaging scheduled yet.
The Rockies are dealing with an injury concern for their top young pitcher. Chase Dollander left this afternoon’s start in Pittsburgh in the second inning on account of right arm tightness. Dollander told Thomas Harding of MLB.com postgame that the club had not scheduled any imaging. “I don t know; I m not sure,” he replied when asked […]
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Performance
Smart. Workaholic. MVP? Matt Olson Is Driving The Red Hot Braves
Matt Olson is performing at an MVP-caliber level and leading the Atlanta Braves, the best team in baseball, potentially challenging Shohei Ohtani for the NL MVP award.
If anyone is going to contend with Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP, it might be Matt Olson, who has been the best player on the best team in baseball.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
News
Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Minnesota Twins
The Milwaukee Brewers travel to Minnesota to face the Twins in an interleague series.
Brewers head to Twin Cities to take on interleague rivals
Back · Cleared
Erik Miller: Expected to return Saturday
Erik Miller is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday after recovering from a back injury.
Miller (back) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Knee · 15-Day IL
Logan Webb: Trending towards minimum absence
Logan Webb is trending towards a quick return from the 15-day injured list with a knee injury.
Webb (knee) is on track to return to action after a minimum stay on the 15-day injured list, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Performance
Mets show resiliency, battle back in all three games vs. Tigers for first sweep of season
The Mets swept the Tigers in a three-game series, demonstrating improved resilience and fighting spirit after their early-season struggles.
During their dreadful start to the season, it felt like whenever the Mets fell into an early deficit the game was basically over -- of late though, they ve started to show more fight.
Transaction
Brewers Re-Sign Jacob Waguespack To Minor League Deal
The Brewers re-signed right-hander Jacob Waguespack to a minor league deal and assigned him to their Arizona complex.
The Brewers have a new agreement with right-hander Jacob Waguespack on a minor league deal, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He has been assigned to their Arizona complex. Waguespack was pitching at Triple-A Nashville when Milwaukee granted him his release on May 4. It seems he wanted to gauge whether any team was willing to […]
Transaction
Reds Outright P.J. Higgins
The Reds have outrighted catcher P.J. Higgins to Triple-A Louisville after he cleared waivers following his designation for assignment.
The Reds have sent catcher P.J. Higgins outright to Triple-A Louisville, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. He has the right to elect free agency but it isn’t stated whether or not he will do so. Higgins, 33, signed a minor […]
Transaction
Guardians Outright Connor Brogdon
The Guardians have outrighted right-hander Connor Brogdon to Triple-A Columbus after he cleared waivers and accepted the assignment.
The Guardians have sent right-hander Connor Brogdon outright to Triple-A Columbus after passing him through waivers, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. He had the right to elect free agency but has accepted the assignment. It’s not surprising that Brogdon has waived his right to head to the open market. Players with at least three […]
Performance
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1507 Questioning Early Pitching Performances
A fantasy baseball podcast episode discussing early pitching performances and evaluating players like Ohtani, Schlittler, Soriano, and Warren.
Paul and Justin wonder aloud if Ohtani's best fantasy spot is SP, pick their favorite new ace between Schlittler & Soriano, explain why Warren's Ks might have staying power, and more! Source
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
News
Where We Are : An Honest Look At The A s After 43 Games
An analytical piece examining the Oakland Athletics' performance and situation after 43 games, balancing recent disappointment with underlying positives.
After an especially tough loss such as when you are quite literally a strike away from winning and lose everything feels more bleak. Just as after an exhilarating win the team might feel invincible. As always the truth is somewhere in between. As I write following a disappointing loss, I see more positives [ ]
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
News
Mets vs. Yankees: 5 things to watch and predictions for Subway Series May 15-17
The Mets and Yankees face off in the Subway Series at Citi Field with five key storylines and predictions for the May 15-17 matchup.
Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Yankees play the Subway Series at Citi Field.
Performance
Mets' Jonah Tong continues rough start to Triple-A season with disastrous outing
Mets prospect Jonah Tong continues to struggle in his Triple-A season with another poor pitching performance for Syracuse.
Jonah Tong was knocked around again as he took the ball for Syracuse on Thursday night.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Performance
A.J. Ewing s first career blast leads homer barrage as Mets beat Tigers for first sweep of season
A.J. Ewing hit his first career home run as the Mets defeated the Tigers in a sweep, marking the team's first sweep of the season.
A sweep moment finally arrived for the Mets, with their shiny new toy as an integral component.
Performance
'Creative' Nolan McLean tosses seven strong innings in Mets' comeback victory over Tigers
Nolan McLean pitched seven strong innings to lead the Mets to a comeback victory over the Tigers.
Nolan McLean leans on "what was working" to help lead Mets to sweep of Tigers.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Performance
'Creative' Nolan McLean tosses seven strong innings in Mets comeback victory over Tigers
Nolan McLean pitched seven strong innings to lead the Mets to a comeback victory over the Tigers.
Nolan McLean leans on "what was working" to help lead Mets to sweep of Tigers.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Transaction
Guardians sent RHP Connor Brogdon outright to Triple-A Columbus.
The Guardians sent RHP Connor Brogdon outright to Triple-A Columbus after he cleared waivers following his designation for assignment.
The 31-year-old hurler was designated for assignment last weekend but he passed through waivers unclaimed and accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A. He'll continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the Guardians and should get another opportunity with the big league club at some point this season.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
News
John Smoltz outlines how close he was to signing with Yankees: I m going
John Smoltz reveals how close he came to signing with the Yankees in the 2001 offseason.
A frustrated John Smoltz called his agent in the winter of 2001 and gave him specific Bronx-themed instructions.
News
Giants vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's MLB Game
Landen Roupp is predicted to give the underdog Giants an edge on the mound in tonight's Giants vs. Dodgers game.
Landen Roupp gives the underdog Giants an edge on the mound. Free Giants vs. Dodgers predictions for Thursday, May 14.
News
Royals vs White Sox, game thread 44
The Royals face the White Sox in game 44, looking to avoid being swept in the series.
In which the Royals look to avoid the sweep.
News
Game Thread: Royals (19-24) at White Sox (21-21)
The White Sox host the Royals in a game where Chicago looks to improve their record above .500.
Can the Pale Hose Break .500?
Transaction
Guardians Outright Connor Brogdon
The Guardians have outrighted right-hander Connor Brogdon to Triple-A Columbus after he cleared waivers and accepted the assignment.
The Guardians have sent right-hander Connor Brogdon outright to Triple-A Columbus after passing him through waivers, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. He had the right to elect free agency but has accepted the assignment. It’s not surprising that Brogdon has waived his right to head to the open market. Players with at least three […]
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Achilles · Unknown
Jorge Polanco received PRP injection, return to Mets remains unknown: 'It s made it better for me'
Jorge Polanco received a PRP injection for his Achilles injury and has not played for the Mets in a month, with his return timeline still uncertain.
Jorge Polanco hasn t played a game for the Mets in a month, around the same time he received a PRP injection for his Achilles injury.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
News
Baby Mets and Nolan McLean give glimpse of what team can still be in 2026 and beyond
Young Mets players Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, and Nolan McLean are showing promise and helping the team turn things around with an eye toward future success in 2026 and beyond.
Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, and Nolan McLean have helped the Mets turn things around.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Achilles · Unknown
Jorge Polanco's Achilles injury improving after receiving PRP injection a month ago, return to Mets remains unknown
Jorge Polanco's Achilles injury is improving following a PRP injection a month ago, but his return timeline to the Mets remains uncertain.
Jorge Polanco hasn t played a game for the Mets in a month, around the same time he received a PRP injection for his Achilles injury.
News
Mitch Garver steps up for the injured Cal Raleigh in 8-3 Mariners win
Mitch Garver stepped up to fill in for injured Cal Raleigh as the Mariners defeated the Astros 8-3 in a series victory.
Mariners score seven of eight runs with two outs in series victory over Astros
News
Braves vs. Cubs game thread: May 14
The Braves and Cubs face off in a game thread on May 14 with the Braves looking to complete a sweep.
Will the Braves pull off the sweep?
Back Spasms · Day-to-Day
Dodgers on Deck: Friday, May 15 at Angels
Tyler Glasnow was sidelined by back spasms a week ago, affecting the Dodgers' pitching rotation for their series against the Angels.
Had things gone according to plan, Friday would be Blake Snell s 2026 debut with the Dodgers, who open a series against the Angels on Friday night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. But instead this will be Snell s second start of the season. After back spasms sidelined Tyler Glasnow a week ago, the Dodgers approached Snell [ ]
Transaction
Reds Outright P.J. Higgins
The Reds have outrighted catcher P.J. Higgins to Triple-A Louisville after he cleared waivers following his designation for assignment.
The Reds have sent catcher P.J. Higgins outright to Triple-A Louisville, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. He has the right to elect free agency but it isn’t stated whether or not he will do so. Higgins, 33, signed a minor […]
Transaction
Nationals Sign Alex Young To Minor League Deal
The Nationals signed left-hander Alex Young to a minor league deal and assigned him to the Florida Coast League.
The Nationals have signed left-hander Alex Young to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The client of THE TEAM has been assigned to the Florida Coast League Nationals for now but will presumably report to Triple-A when he’s ready. Young will be looking to return to the big leagues for the […]
Back · Rehab Assignment
Tyler Glasnow: Progressing with catch
Tyler Glasnow is progressing in his recovery from a back injury and has been playing catch as part of his rehabilitation.
Glasnow (back) has been playing catch the last few days as of Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Back · Rehab Assignment
Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Thursday that Tyler Glasnow (back) may not need a minor league rehab assignment before rejoining the team's rotation.
Tyler Glasnow is progressing in his recovery from a back injury and may skip a minor league rehab assignment to return directly to the Dodgers' rotation before the end of May.
Glasnow has already started to play catch and is expected to get on a mound soon. If he looks and feels fine during those bullpen sessions, it sounds like he could jump right back into the rotation. Barring any setbacks, it sounds like Glasnow should be back before the end of May.
Performance
Tyler Soderstrom took an unfortunate 0-for-5 in his sixth straight RBI-less game Thursday against the Cardinals.
Tyler Soderstrom went 0-for-5 with no RBIs in his sixth consecutive RBI-less game, despite hitting several hard-hit balls that fell short of being hits.
Soderstrom had a 108-mph GIDP in the first, which wound up being the second hardest-hit ball in the game. In the third, he hit a 344-foot fly to right that would have been a homer in 10 ballparks, including Sutter Health, if Jordan Walker hadn't casually grabbed before it could get over the ballpark's low wall. In the sixth, Soderstrom barreled up a ball to left-center that projected at 396 feet, making it a homer in 13 ballparks. In this one, though, it was knocked down by the wind and was an easy play for Victor Scott II. Later came a 105-mph groundout for his fourth hard-hit ball of the day. Soderstrom is down to .195 after this, but the hits will come.
Performance
Zack Gelof went 2-for-4 and hit his fifth homer against the Cardinals on Thursday.
Zack Gelof went 2-for-4 with his fifth home run against the Cardinals, contributing to the A's 4-3 lead and demonstrating strong offensive performance.
Gelof's homer off Ryne Stanek was part of a three-run seventh that gave the A's a 4-3 lead. He's hit .270/.316/.527 in 81 plate appearances, and he's making a good case to stick as the Athletics' third baseman after Max Muncy returns, even though Muncy was off to a strong start offensively before getting hurt.
Performance
Jacob Lopez yielded three runs -- two earned -- in five-plus innings Thursday against the Cardinals.
Jacob Lopez pitched poorly against the Cardinals, allowing three runs in five-plus innings with a 5.80 ERA and concerning strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Lopez have up homers to Victor Scott II in the fifth and Jordan Walker in the sixth before departing. He walked three and struck out just two, with only four of the 42 swings against him producing whiffs. His ERA sits at 5.80, and even worse is his 30/27 K/BB in 40 1/3 innings. The A's probably aren't going to turn to Gage Jump just yet, but it'd seem to be time to try someone else in Lopez's spot.
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Riley O'Brien fanned two in a hitless ninth for his 13th save Thursday against the A's.
Riley O'Brien earned his 13th save by pitching a hitless ninth inning with two strikeouts against the A's.
The Cardinals had to get O'Brien ready in a hurry after scoring twice in the top of the ninth to take a one-run lead. O'Brien responded very well, though he did hit a batter in the 16-pitch inning. He has three hit batters but just two walks in 21 innings this season.
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Michael McGreevy pitched six innings of one-run ball Thursday in a no-decision against the A's.
Michael McGreevy pitched six innings of one-run ball in a no-decision against the A's, showcasing strong performance with a 2.10 ERA despite allowing hard contact.
McGreevy gave up 11 hard-hit balls today, but only three turned into hits. Nick Kurtz's homer was one of them, but flies of 396, 391 and 383 feet all stayed in the park and turned into outs. That's the kind of good fortune that has allowed McGreevy to post a 2.10 ERA through nine starts with only an average groundball rate and a 19 percent strikeout rate. His BABIP is an incredible .203. He still doesn't figure to provide mixed-league value in the long run, but he's a fair play against the Pirates next week.
Performance
Jordan Walker homered in the sixth and delivered a go-ahead double in the ninth as the Cardinals edged the A's 5-4 on Thursday.
Jordan Walker homered and delivered a go-ahead double in the ninth to lead the Cardinals to a 5-4 victory over the A's.
Walker's double was a soft fly down the right field line that Colby Thomas has no chance of catching up to. Before that, Ivan Herrera singled to left to tie the game. Although the double didn't count, Walker still had three hard-hit balls today. He cooled in the second half of April after his big start, but he's been flirting with a .400 xwOBA since the beginning of May. It definitely doesn't look like he'll be returning to 2024/25 form any time soon.
Undisclosed · Unknown
Cal Raleigh goes on IL for the first time as nightmare season continues
Cal Raleigh has been placed on the injured list for the first time in his career as his difficult season continues.
This is probably a career-first Cal Raleigh was hoping to avoid.
Performance
The Cardinals bullpen again misplaces a lead but the Cardinals stage a rally to overcome.
The Cardinals overcome a bullpen collapse with a ninth-inning rally to secure a comeback victory.
McGreevy battles at first, settles in and carries a lead into the seventh. Ninth inning heroics lead to a win.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Back Tightness · Day-to-Day
Brewers' manager Pat Murphy told reporters after Thursday's game that the team would make a decision on Friday as to whether or not Christian Yelich will require another trip to th
Christian Yelich, recently activated from the injured list after a groin strain, is experiencing back tightness and the Brewers will decide Friday whether he needs to return to the IL.
Yelich was just activated from the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month's worth of action due to a groin strain. He then experienced tightness in his back during his return to action and has found himself on the bench for the next two contests. The Brewers can ill afford to play shorthanded for an extended period of time, so if it looks like he won't be ready to go by the end of the weekend, expect him to make a return trip to the injured list.
Performance
Brice Matthews finished 0-for-4 in the loss to the Mariners on Thursday.
Brice Matthews is struggling at the plate with a .196 average and only 2 hits in his last 23 at-bats over six games, potentially facing a demotion to Triple-A.
Matthews singled twice last night, but those are his only hits over 23 at-bats in his last six games. He also hasn't drawn a walk since May 4, leaving him at .196/.252/.373 for the season. With Jake Meyers on a rehab assignment, Matthews could be looking at a return to Triple-A next week.
Performance
Yordan Alvarez went 3-for-5 with a homer and a walk versus the Mariners on Thursday.
Yordan Alvarez went 3-for-5 with a home run and walk against the Mariners, continuing his strong season with a 1.071 OPS and 14 homers.
Alvarez's blast off Luis Castillo was his 14th of the year. He's second in the majors with a 1.071 OPS, tied for fifth in homers and eighth in both average (.321) and RBI (30).
Performance
Brendan Donovan went 3-for-5 with a triple and a double against the Astros in Thursday's victory.
Brendan Donovan went 3-for-5 with a triple and double against the Astros, coming close to completing a cycle.
Donovan had two at-bats to get the homer he needed for a cycle, but he produced a groundout and a 231-foot flyout. The triple came in his second at-bat and was his first since 2024. He's batting .278/.396/.468 with three homers in his 96 plate appearances this season.
Performance
Mike Burrows was tagged for seven runs in 5 2/3 innings by the Mariners on Thursday.
Mike Burrows gave up seven runs in 5 2/3 innings against the Mariners, falling to 2-5 with a 5.72 ERA and facing potential demotion.
Burrows allowed eight hits, walked three and struck out four while giving up two homers for the third time this season. He'd shown improvement of late, amassing a 2.50 ERA in his previous three starts against the Yankees, Red Sox and Reds, but this leaves him 2-5 with a 5.72 ERA overall. With the Astros stretching out Kai-Wei Teng, Burrows might be a candidate for demotion if he has another outing like this next week against the Twins.
Performance
Luis Castillo notched his first win of the year after allowing three runs in 5 2/3 innings versus the Astros.
Luis Castillo earned his first win of the season after pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing three runs against the Astros.
With his velocity up about one mph from his season average, Castillo limited the damage to a Yordan Alvarez solo homer through five, but he gave up a two-run double to Braden Shewmake before exiting in the sixth. Castillo moved to 1-4 with a 6.34 ERA in nine starts. He's supposed to piggyback with Bryce Miller next time through, but we don't yet know what form that will take. That outing against the White Sox is scheduled for Tuesday.
Performance
Luke Raley went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in the Mariners' 8-3 defeat of the Astros on Thursday.
Luke Raley went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in the Mariners' 8-3 victory over the Astros, boosting his hard-hit rate to 57.1 percent, among the best in MLB.
Raley also had 105- and 98-mph lineouts to go along with his 102-mph homer and 108-mph groundball single today. That ups his hard-hit rate to 57.1 percent. As a platoon guy, he doesn't have enough plate appearances to qualify for leaderboards, but only six hitters have better hard-hit rates this season (Munetaka Murakami, James Wood, Oneil Cruz, Nick Kurtz, Ben Rice and Michael Harris II).
Performance
Huge day from JJ Bleday leads Reds in 15-1 rout of Nationals
JJ Bleday had a strong performance as the Reds dominated the Nationals 15-1.
The Reds have finally found a corner outfielder!
Performance
Harrison dominates again as Brewers coast to series win
Harrison pitches dominantly and Rengifo drives in three runs as the Brewers defeat their opponent 7-1 to win the series.
Rengifo knocks in three in 7-1 victory
News
Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Phillies-Red Sox, NHL playoff betting Thursday
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Performance
Free MLB home run picks, odds for May 14: Expert's HR player prop bets for Thursday feature Braves' Matt Olson
MLB expert provides home run prop bet picks for May 14, featuring Braves' Matt Olson among other player recommendations.
SportsLine MLB expert Adam Thompson has analyzed the odds and revealed his best home run prop bets for Thursday, May 14
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Use DraftKings promo code for $100 in bonus bets by targeting Giants-Dodgers, NHL Playoffs on Thursday
DraftKings is offering a promotional bonus of $100 in bonus bets for new users who place their first $5 wager on MLB and NHL games on Thursday.
DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for MLB and NHL betting on Thursday
Transaction
Nationals signed LHP Alex Young to a minor league contract.
The Nationals signed LHP Alex Young to a minor league contract as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.
Young, who hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2024, is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He'll report to the Nationals' affiliate in the Florida Coast League for the time being until he's ready to make the move to Triple-A Rochester. It's a nice depth signing for the Nationals.
Hamstring · Day-to-Day
Game 43: Phillies vs. Red Sox; Ranger Suarez duels with former club
Ranger Suarez makes his first start since leaving his May 3 outing with hamstring tightness, facing his former club the Phillies.
TV: NESN First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET The Red Sox send their main pitching acquisition to the mound in search of a series win (weather permitting) Thursday night. Ranger Suarez faces the Philadelphia Phillies for the first time. He also makes his first start since leaving his last outing with hamstring tightness on May 3 [ ]
Performance
Mets sweep first series of season with 9-4 win over Tigers, hit 5 home runs
The Mets swept their first series of the season with a 9-4 victory over the Tigers, hitting five home runs including A.J. Ewing's first career homer.
A.J. Ewing hit his first career home run, one of five homers the Mets launched off Tigers pitching on Thursday.
News
Series Preview #15: Diamondbacks @ Rockies
A series preview between the Diamondbacks and Rockies with a reference to a player being advised to go to Colorado for healing.
The doctor said: go to Colorado and heal.
News
Shohei Ohtani: Idle as expected Thursday
Shohei Ohtani is not in the Dodgers' lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.
Ohtani is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
News
Shohei Ohtani is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup for Thursday night's showdown against the Giants.
Shohei Ohtani is taking a planned day off for the Dodgers on Thursday after pitching seven innings the previous night against the Giants.
It's a planned day off for Ohtani after he pitched seven innings against the Giants on Wednesday evening. Will Smith will serve as the team's designated hitter and leadoff hitter in his absence on Thursday while Dalton Rushing starts behind the dish for the Dodgers.
Undisclosed · Rehab Assignment
Mookie Betts is absent from the Dodgers' starting lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Giants.
Mookie Betts is taking a planned day off as the Dodgers ease him back into action following his return from the injured list.
This was a planned day off for the dynamic 33-year-old as they ease him back into action following his return from the injured list. Miguel Rojas will start at shortstop and bat ninth for the Dodgers on Thursday evening.
Performance
Fernando Tatis Jr. went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts versus the Brewers on Thursday.
Fernando Tatis Jr. went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts against the Brewers, continuing a recent slump with a .606 OPS over his last 11 games.
Tatis is 7-for-41 with one extra-base hit in his last 11 games, dropping his OPS from .665 to .606. The bat speed is there and he's still hitting the ball hard, but until he figures out how to pull the ball in the air on occasion, he's just not going to be very productive. In 180 plate appearances this season, Tatis has hit 31 balls with over a 20-degree launch angle. Only one of those was pulled.
Performance
Garrett Mitchell doubled twice and stole a base against the Padres on Thursday.
Garrett Mitchell went 2-for-2 with doubles and a stolen base against the Padres, showcasing strong performance despite playing time concerns with Christian Yelich's return.
According to Statcast, this would have been a two-homer game in Houston or Philadelphia. In Milwaukee, though, it was two two-baggers and, unfortunately, no runs scored or batted in. Mitchell's playing time could be in question with Christian Yelich back, but since Yelich has sat out the last two games, it hasn't been an issue yet. That Mitchell is the Brewers' best center fielder helps his case for at-bats over Jake Bauers and Andrew Vaughn.
Performance
Griffin Canning got just five outs and surrendered six runs in his start against the Brewers on Thursday.
Griffin Canning had a poor outing against the Brewers, allowing six runs on four hits and four walks in just five outs before being pulled from the game.
Canning walked four in a row with one out in what ended up being a three-run first inning. Control wasn't his issue in the second, but he gave up four hits and three runs before being replaced by Ron Maranaccio with two outs. After a successful debut against the White Sox on May 3, Canning has allowed 12 runs over six innings his last two times out. He was pretty unlucky in his previous start against the Cardinals, but he definitely made his own luck today. If he's not better next week against the Dodgers, the Padres might have to try something different.
Performance
Kyle Harrison struck out seven over five scoreless innings in a win over the Padres on Thursday.
Kyle Harrison struck out seven over five scoreless innings in a win over the Padres, improving to 4-1 with a 2.09 ERA.
Harrison walked none, but since he also didn't manage any quick innings while giving up five hits, it took him 99 pitches to get his 15 outs. He allowed just two hard-hit balls. Harrison is now 4-1 with a 2.09 ERA. Between his tendency to run up his pitch count and the Brewers' fondness for quick hooks, wins might yet be a problem going forward, even if they haven't been so far. He'll face the Cubs next.
Performance
Luis Rengifo had two hits and three RBI in the Brewers' 7-1 takedown of the Padres on Thursday.
Luis Rengifo went 2-for-4 with three RBIs as the Brewers defeated the Padres 7-1, improving his batting average to .220 with eight hits in his last three games.
Rengifo has eight hits in his last three games, pushing his average from .179 to .220. He's in sort of a rotation with David Hamilton and Joey Ortiz for two lineup spots each day, but he's still slightly outpacing them of late. He's in there every time the Brewers face a lefty, and he's started six of the last eight times they've faced righties. It was Ortiz who sat today, with Hamilton playing short.
Performance
Mets smack five homers, Nolan McLean locks in for series-sweeping win over Tigers
The Mets defeated the Tigers with five home runs and strong pitching from Nolan McLean to complete a three-game sweep at Citi Field.
The Mets beat the Tigers at Citi Field on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
News
Mets ready to renew Subway Series rivalry with Yankees: 'It s gonna be electric'
The Mets and Yankees are set to renew their Subway Series rivalry this weekend at Citi Field, with the improving Mets facing the slumping Yankees in what should be compelling baseball.
This weekend s Subway Series at Citi Field should be must-watch baseball between the improving Mets and slumping Yankees.
Ankle · Cleared
Mets Juan Soto shakes off injury-scare, snaps out of recent offensive funk
Juan Soto shakes off an ankle injury scare and returns to action for the Mets, snapping out of his recent offensive slump.
Juan Soto was right in the thick of things for the Mets on Thursday, less than 24 hours after he was pulled after fouling a ball hard off his ankle.
Performance
Fantasy baseball hitter targets: Spencer Steer, Casey Schmitt pop on Process+ leaderboard
Spencer Steer and Casey Schmitt are highlighted as fantasy baseball targets based on their strong Process+ metrics and plate discipline.
Eric Samulski covers over 30 hitters who are fantasy-relevant based on their process at the plate
News
Gamethread 5/14: Phillies at Red Sox
A gamethread for the Phillies vs. Red Sox matchup on May 14th.
Hello, old friend
News
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves preview, Thursday 5/14, 6:15 CT
The Chicago Cubs face the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, May 14th, looking to end their four-game losing streak.
The Cubs look to break their four-game losing streak.
Performance
Twins 9, Marlins 1: Zoned-in Zebby zeros zombie (z)Miami
Zebby Matthews delivered an excellent season debut performance as the Twins dominated the Marlins 9-1 to win the series.
Zebby Matthews excelled in his season debut while the lineup got contributions from everyone as the Twins won the series
Back · Unknown
Christian Yelich: Decision on IL could come Friday
Brewers manager Pat Murphy indicated that a decision on whether to place Christian Yelich on the 10-day injured list for his back issue will likely be made Friday.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy indicated Thursday that a decision on whether to put Yelich (back) on the 10-day injured list will likely be made Friday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
News
Mookie Betts: Resting Thursday
Mookie Betts is sitting out Thursday's game against the Giants for rest.
Betts is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Performance
Kyle Harrison: Cruises to fourth win
Kyle Harrison earned his fourth win of the season with a dominant pitching performance against the Padres, allowing no runs on five hits with seven strikeouts over five innings.
Harrison (4-1) earned the win Thursday against the Padres, allowing no runs on five hits and no walks in five innings. He struck out seven.
News
RIP Fun
The Giants were sanctioned by MLB for celebrating during a rare win.
The Giants had a little fun with a rare win and were sanctioned for it.
Transaction
Nationals Sign Alex Young To Minor League Deal
The Nationals signed left-hander Alex Young to a minor league deal and assigned him to the Florida Coast League.
The Nationals have signed left-hander Alex Young to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The client of THE TEAM has been assigned to the Florida Coast League Nationals for now but will presumably report to Triple-A when he’s ready. Young will be looking to return to the big leagues for the […]
Performance
Zebby Matthews: Shines in season debut
Zebby Matthews earned his first win of the season with a strong pitching performance against the Marlins, allowing no runs over five innings with seven strikeouts.
Matthews (1-0) earned the win Thursday against the Marlins, allowing no runs on four hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out seven.
News
Braves' manager Walt Weiss confirmed on Thursday that left-hander Martin Perez will start on Monday against the Marlins.
Braves manager Walt Weiss confirms that left-hander Martin Perez will start on Monday against the Marlins, with the rotation also featuring Bryce Elder, Spencer Strider, and Grant Holmes in upcoming games.
While the Braves have yet to officially announce their rotation for their weekend series against the Red Sox, the expectation is that Bryce Elder and Spencer Strider will start the first two games with Grant Holmes sliding back into the Braves' rotation on Sunday. Perez, 35, has posted a brilliant 2.31 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and a 26/11 K/BB ratio over 35 innings in his eight appearances (five starts, with the Braves this season.
Performance
Leo Jimenez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts as the Marlins' designated hitter on Thursday.
Leo Jimenez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts as the Marlins' designated hitter, continuing struggles in an underutilized DH role.
The right-handed-hitting Jimenez was limited to playing against lefties previously, but since Graham Pauley got sent down, he's started three of the Marlins' five games against righties. He did collect three hits last night, which was probably why he was back in there today, but the DH spot really isn't being optimized while being filled by a utilityman with a career .211/.309/.322 line in 283 major league plate appearances. The Marlins will probably keep mixing and matching until Griffin Conine comes off the IL or Agustin Ramirez returns from exile.
Performance
James Outman went 2-for-3 with a double, three RBI and a walk Thursday against the Marlins.
James Outman went 2-for-3 with a double, three RBI and a walk against the Marlins, improving his OBP and breaking a 33 at-bat RBI drought.
For once not living up to his name, Outman raised his OBP from .171 to .231 today. He had been without an RBI in 33 at-bats this season coming into the game. With Matt Wallner getting sent down, Outman should be in line for more at-bats against right-handers. He probably wouldn't have made the team out of spring training if he hadn't been out of options, and the Twins need to give him some sort of look in order to decide whether he's worth keeping around.
Performance
Austin Martin went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, a walk and a steal as the Twins' leadoff man Thursday against the Marlins.
Austin Martin went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs, a walk and a steal as the Twins' leadoff man, and is positioned to play regularly following Matt Wallner's demotion.
Martin will be the biggest beneficiary of Matt Wallner's demotion, and he should have a chance to play nearly every day until the Twins decide Emmanuel Rodriguez or Walker Jenkins is ready (both are actually on the Triple-A IL at the moment) or wants to give Wallner another chance. Martin's exit velocity numbers remain weak, but he's batting .333 anyway, and his 18/22 K/BB in 130 plate appearances is exceptional. As a decent source of batting average, steals and, potentially, runs scored, he's an option in deeper mixed leagues.
Elbow - Tommy John · Cleared
Making his first MLB start in 23 months, Braxton Garrett walked five and gave up five runs in 1 1/3 innings Thursday against the Twins.
Braxton Garrett made his first MLB start in 23 months after Tommy John surgery, walking five and allowing five runs in 1 1/3 innings against the Twins.
Maybe some nerves here. Garrett actually walked one more batter today than he did in his seven starts and 37 innings before going down in 2024 and requiring Tommy John surgery. He was also unusually wild in Triple-A, walking 15 in 31 1/3 innings prior to his recall today. Still, he'll get better and probably prove to be a solid enough starter for the Marlins. He'll face the Braves next time out.
Performance
Zebby Matthews blanked the Marlins for seven innings, allowing just four hits, in his 2026 debut as the Twins prevailed 9-1 on Thursday.
Zebby Matthews delivered an impressive 2026 debut for the Twins, shutting out the Marlins over seven innings with four hits allowed in a 9-1 victory.
Matthews' 2026 debut couldn't have gone much better, as he struck out five and walked one in a breezy 83-pitch outing. That his velocity is still down about 1.5 mph from last year makes him quite a bit less intriguing as a fantasy option. Still, his new, intentionally slower curveball worked well today, generating a 46 percent CSW and one very weak groundout the 13 times he threw it. He should stick around and face the Astros next week.
Performance
Jazz Chisholm s contact metrics are at an all-time worst
Jazz Chisholm's contact metrics are at an all-time worst with poor hard-hit and barrel rates to start the season.
The Yankees second baseman is sporting horrible hard-hit and barrel rates, resulting in an ugly start to the year.
News
Reading the CBA leaves: Baseball is heading for a catastrophic collision
The article discusses concerns about upcoming CBA negotiations and warns of a potential lockout if no solution is reached.
The initial CBA conversations were predictably uneventful. Let s hope there s s solution before a problematic lockout
News
Harry Ford Is Finding Himself Again Up In Rochester
Harry Ford, a young Washington Nationals catcher, is regaining his confidence and form during a rehab assignment in Rochester after a difficult start to the season.
This young Washington Nationals backstop is finding his footing after a rough start to the season
Performance
Mets 9, Tigers 4: The kids are all right
The Mets defeated the Tigers 9-4 in a matinee game, with rookie contributions helping secure a series sweep.
The Mets trio of rookies contributed to the matinee victory and series sweep.
Undisclosed · Cleared
Juan Soto starting in Mets finale vs. Tigers after injury scare
Juan Soto is starting in the Mets' finale against the Tigers after being cleared to play following an injury scare.
The Mets evaded another injury disaster.
Performance
Shohei Ohtani s win fuels debate over Dodgers two-way usage: Doing this for him
Shohei Ohtani pitched his best game of the season as the Dodgers defeated the Giants 4-0, sparking debate about the team's two-way usage strategy.
Shohei Ohtani wasn t smiling. Ohtani pitched his best game of the season on Wednesday night, but in the aftermath of the Dodgers 4-0 victory over the Giants, he looked as...
News
Sam Antonacci is not in the White Sox' starting lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Royals.
Sam Antonacci is benched for Thursday's game against the Royals due to left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic starting, with Randal Grichuk taking his place in left field.
Like fellow left-handed hitters Colson Montgomery and Tristan Peters, Antonacci will take a seat with left-handed Kris Bubic toeing the slab for the Royals. Randal Grichuk will start in his place in left field and bat cleanup for the White Sox on Thursday evening.
Illness · Cleared
Trea Turner (illness) returned to the Phillies' starting lineup for Thursday's showdown against the Red Sox.
Trea Turner returned to the Phillies' starting lineup after missing Wednesday's game due to illness.
Turner was held out of the Phillies' lineup on Wednesday as he was feeling a bit under the weather, but he's right back in there in his customary leadoff spot against former teammate Ranger Suarez on Thursday evening. The dynamic 32-year-old shortstop has hit just .234/.286/.345 with four homers, 13 RBI and five stolen bases through his first 185 plate appearances on the season.
Performance
Mets 9, Tigers 4: Detroit gets swept out of the Big Apple
The Mets defeated the Tigers 9-4 to complete a sweep of Detroit in New York.
Let s go home.
News
Braves repeat series-opening lineup in series finale against Cubs
The Braves are using the same lineup for the series finale against the Cubs, with Mike Yastrzemski performing well throughout the series.
Mike Yastrzemski has had a big series so far and he ll be looking to cap it off with a bang
Arm - Tightness · Pending Imaging
Rockies' manager Warren Schaeffer told reporters after Thursday's game that Chase Dollander was removed due to general arm tightness.
Chase Dollander was removed from Thursday's game due to arm tightness and is scheduled for an MRI, with IL placement expected before the weekend.
When asked whether or not he thought that Dollander experienced a drop in velocity during the outing, he simply said, "maybe". Expect Dollander to undergo a full MRI to determine exactly what's going on there. It would be surprising if he didn't wind up on the injured list before the weekend is through.
Transaction
Nationals optioned RHP Zak Kent to Triple-A Rochester.
The Washington Nationals optioned right-hander Zak Kent to Triple-A Rochester after a brief stint with the team.
The right-hander made four appearances during his brief stay with the Nationals, posting a 6.35 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and a 5/0 K/BB ratio across 5 2/3 innings. He threw 42 pitches during Thursday afternoon's blowout loss to the Reds and wasn't going to be available for a few days, so they'll swap him out for a fresh arm. Expect that corresponding move to be announced on Friday.
Lat · Rehab Assignment
Matt Brash (lat) will begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.
Matt Brash begins a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma and is expected to return to the Mariners' bullpen before the weekend.
Brash is only expected to require one or two tune-ups at the Triple-A level before he's cleared to rejoin the Mariners' bullpen. Expect to see him back with the big league club before the weekend is through.
Undisclosed · Unknown
Pirates 7, Rockies 2: Dollander s injury hangs over finale loss
Rockies lose to Pirates 7-2 in the finale as Dollander's injury casts a shadow over the game.
Tanner Gordon picks up the slack as Rockies drop the finale in Pittsburgh
News
Giants Willy Adames owns base-running blunder in loss to Dodgers: Ashamed
Willy Adames takes responsibility for a base-running error that led to a double play in the Giants' loss to the Dodgers.
LOS ANGELES Willy Adames took accountability for a boneheaded base-running mistake that resulted in him being doubled up at second base late in the Giants loss to the Dodgers....
News
What Should The Cardinals Do With Riley O Brien?
The article discusses the unusual situation facing closers around MLB this season, including multiple injuries and performance struggles, and examines what the Cardinals should do with closer Riley O'Brien.
It’s been a weird year for closers. Edwin D az, Josh Hader, Ryan Helsley, Emilio Pag n, Carlos Est vez and others are on the injured list. Jeff Hoffman lost his job with the Blue Jays. Pete Fairbanks, just reinstated from the IL, has an earned run average of 10.00. Devin Williams and Andr s Mu oz have ERAs over […]
Transaction
Latest On Blue Jays Rotation
The Blue Jays' rotation has been decimated by injuries, and the team designated Eric Lauer for assignment due to poor performance.
The Blue Jays’ rotation has been slammed by injuries this season, and poor performance from Eric Lauer, whom Toronto recently designated for assignment, has only compounded matters. The only healthy starters for manager John Schneider right now are Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage and Patrick Corbin — the latter of whom was a midseason […]
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There is Only One Jacob deGrom
An article celebrating Jacob deGrom's unique talent and dominance as a pitcher, emphasizing his unmatched abilities in baseball.
Rarely imitated, never duplicated. The post There is Only One Jacob deGrom appeared first on Pitcher List.
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JJ Bleday: Two homers, six RBI in rout
JJ Bleday went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI in a dominant 15-1 victory over the Nationals.
Bleday went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and six total RBI in Thursday's 15-1 victory over the Nationals.
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Nolan McLean pitched seven innings against the Tigers on Thursday, allowing three earned runs and striking out seven.
Nolan McLean pitched seven innings against the Tigers, allowing three earned runs and striking out seven despite reduced velocity.
All three of the runs scored in the first courtesy of a Gage Workman homer that barely scraped past the left-field wall at Citi Field. McLean did allow eight hard-hit balls -- six off his main fastballs -- and his velocity was down a bit. It speaks well of him and his arsenal that he was able to go seven and strike out seven despite that. He'll continue to be a must-start as he takes on the Nationals next week.
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Keider Montero gave up four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings against the Mets on Thursday.
Keider Montero allowed four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings against the Mets and was pulled in the fifth inning, with his team ultimately losing the game.
Montero was pulled with a man on and two out in the fifth, so he had a front row seat as Tyler Holton allowed a go-ahead single to Juan Soto and a two-run bomb to Mark Vientos to put him on the hook for a loss. Montero's just not missing enough bats -- he got only one whiff on 31 swings from the Mets today. He'll be lined up with another streamable-in-theory start against the Guardians next week, but nothing we've seen has us itching to start him in shallow leagues.
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Juan Soto went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI single in New York's win over the Tigers on Thursday.
Juan Soto went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI single in New York's win over the Tigers, with his ankle expected to be fine.
Sounds like his ankle's going to be okay. It hasn't been the best start for Soto in fantasy leagues between the IL stint, the end of last year's stolen base reign, and a ton of groundball outs. Still, he's hitting .269/.358/.471 with five homers. As long as he stays healthy, fantasy managers should be pleased this summer.
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Gage Workman went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer as the Tigers fell to the Mets on Thursday.
Gage Workman went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a double as the Tigers lost to the Mets, extending his hot start with four extra-base hits in his first four games.
He added another double in this game, though he was stranded, and now has four extra-base hits in his first four games this year, including two homers. The Tigers batted him fifth today. We don't recommend a shallow-league preemptive pickup, but deep league managers should definitely circle around to make sure nobody left him on the waiver wire with this hot start.
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A.J. Ewing went 2-for-4 with his first career homer as the Mets came back to beat the Tigers 9-4 on Thursday.
A.J. Ewing hit his first career home run and went 2-for-4 as the Mets defeated the Tigers 9-4.
Ewing lined the solo shot into the right field bullpen at Citi Field, and he's off to a .333/.538/.889 start with four walks in his first 13 plate appearances and a stolen base. So that's not bad. We wouldn't bet on Ewing being a major power source for the Mets given his size and minor league track record, but he certainly gave them a jolt as they swept the Tigers. Snap him up if he wasn't already picked up in your league.
Elbow · Season-Ending
Cardinals LHP Packy Naughton will have elbow surgery next week.
Cardinals LHP Packy Naughton will undergo elbow surgery next week after a failed comeback attempt from previous forearm surgery.
It's a tough break for those of us in fantasy leagues where everyone's name must sound like a 1920s street gangster. Naughton had been attempting a comeback after forearm surgery -- obviously that's in some question at this point as the 30-year-old had a 3.86 ERA in three games with Triple-A Memphis.
Shoulder · Rehab Assignment
Red Sox News & Links: Garrett Crochet progressing towards return from shoulder injury
Garrett Crochet is progressing through his rehabilitation and moving closer to returning from his shoulder injury for the Red Sox.
Starting pitching has not been the Red Sox problem in 2026. And with Payton Tolle performing well and Brayan Bello possibly bouncing back thanks to the use of an opener, the staff has more than held its own in the absence of Garrett Crochet. But Crochet isn t taking any chances. Yesterday, he completed his first [ ]
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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Sabres vs. Canadiens, Golden Knights vs. Ducks, MLB and more
A sports betting and odds preview article covering top games across multiple sports including NHL and MLB matchups for Thursday.
Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
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Troy Johnston went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI double against the Pirates on Thursday.
Troy Johnston went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI double against the Pirates and is performing well for the Rockies with a .326 batting average.
It was the only scoring the Rockies could muster against a pair of openers and Carmen Mlodzinski. Johnston managed to misplay a Spencer Horowitz fly ball that he thought would carom off the wall but instead landed on the track after he'd already stopped. So it goes. Johnston still qualifies as a success story for the Rockies, he's up to a .326/.387/.465 seasonal line with two homers.
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Konnor Griffin went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Pittsburgh's win over the Rockies on Thursday.
Konnor Griffin went 2-for-4 with a run and stolen base in Pittsburgh's win, showing improvement at the plate with a .304 average in May.
Griffin's now hitting .304/.365/.500 in 51 plate appearances in May, with one homer and three stolen bases. It's not quite as spicy of a line as we'd hoped just yet, but he's definitely getting adjusted to big-league pitching. He's raised his average from .231 to .254 in the process. Fantasy managers banking on him have to be thrilled that he's quickly adjusting; hopefully the ceiling results can come over the rest of the summer.
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JJ Bleday went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBIs as the Reds upended the Nationals 15-1.
JJ Bleday went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBIs as the Reds defeated the Nationals 15-1.
Bleday took Foster Griffin for a three-run blast in the sun deck in the fourth inning, then added a second one off Zac Kent that barely cleared the right-field fence in Great American Ballpark. Bleday's now got six homers in 52 at-bats since taking over a real role in late April. There's nothing that looks completely unsustainable about this -- the expected wOBA is .486. He'll likely slow down a bit because he's not this kind of hitter historically, but fantasy managers should come along for the ride while it lasts
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Chase Burns threw six shutout innings against the Nationals, picking up the win while striking out seven on Thursday.
Chase Burns threw six shutout innings with seven strikeouts against the Nationals, improving his May ERA to 0.69.
Burns' ERA in three May starts is 0.69 and his WHIP is 0.85. He did weirdly only strike out two against the Astros on May 9, but otherwise he's been on absolute cruise control. His slider got eight whiffs on 13 swings today and he allowed just three hard-hit balls. Burns might be Good. He'll look to continue his run of good form against the Phillies next week.
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Foster Griffin allowed nine earned runs and seven hits in 4 1/3 innings against the Reds on Thursday.
Foster Griffin had a rough outing against the Reds, allowing nine earned runs and seven hits in 4 1/3 innings, causing his ERA to spike from 2.12 to 3.47.
Griffin still struck out seven, but this was a rough outing as he walked three, hit another batter, and allowed a pair of three-run homers. Four of the five hard-hit balls Griffin allowed were off his cutter. Griffin's ERA spikes from 2.12 to 3.47. He's still pitching well enough to stream against weaker teams, but if you threw him in Great American Ballpark you had to know that was a heat check of sorts. He'll draw a much easier matchup against the Mets next week.
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Matt McLain went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs scored against the Nationals on Thursday.
Matt McLain went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs scored against the Nationals, but continues to struggle with a .189 average in May.
McLain badly needed a game like this -- even after it he's hitting just .189/.250/.297 in May. It's his second homer of the month and he hasn't stolen a single base in that timespan. Maybe this can get him going, but he's definitely not playing like someone the Reds are going to be penciling in for the majority of the season if he doesn't get it going.
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Luis Garcia Jr. went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks in Thursday's loss to the Reds.
Luis Garcia Jr. went 1-for-2 with two walks in Thursday's loss to the Reds, maintaining solid offensive numbers but with fewer stolen base attempts this season.
He was the only Nats hitter to reach multiple times against Chase Burns and the bullpen. Garcia isn't exactly underperforming at the plate -- .276/.306/.441 in 127 at-bats was well within the range of reasonable expectations -- but his stolen base attempts have declined precipitously and that's made him a harder roster in fantasy leagues this year.
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Carmen Mlodzinski pitched five innings against the Rockies to pick up a win on Thursday, allowing two earned runs.
Carmen Mlodzinski earned a win against the Rockies by pitching five innings and allowing two earned runs despite low strikeout and high walk totals.
The strikeout total was low (two), the walk total was high (three), but the Rockies on the road were able to help Mlodzinski coast after he followed Mason Montgomery and Evan Sisk. The 1.44 seasonal WHIP tells the tale -- Mlodzinski streams are terrifying events, and he needed a pair of double plays to keep the run total this low. He'll get the Cardinals next time out.
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Ryan O'Hearn went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI in Pittsburgh's 7-2 win over the Rockies.
Ryan O'Hearn went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Pittsburgh's 7-2 win over the Rockies, continuing a hot streak with eight hits in five games.
That's eight hits in five games for O'Hearn, who took a Chase Dollander fastball over the plate deep to dead center. The Pirates have gotten what they've paid for so far, as O'Hearn has been a respectable middle-of-the-order hitter and has even managed an empty .295 average against left-handed pitching coming into today's game.
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Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Athletics Thursday Afternoon
The St. Louis Cardinals will face the Athletics on Thursday afternoon with Michael McGreevy starting for St. Louis and Jacob Lopez for Oakland.
The St. Louis Cardinals will wrap up their west coast swing Thursday afternoon as Michael McGreevy will start the game against the Athletics. Left-hander Jacob Lopez is scheduled to take the mound for the Athletics. First pitch scheduled for 2:05pm central time in Suter Health Park in Sacramento. Game broadcast on Cardinals.tv.
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Lessons Learned: Walt Weiss honors the teachings of Bobby Cox
Walt Weiss, the current Braves manager, honors and reflects on the teachings and legacy of legendary manager Bobby Cox.
The legendary skipper s legacy lives on through the current Braves manager
Knee - Meniscus · Season-Ending
Francisco Alvarez Undergoes Surgery For Meniscus Tear
Francisco Alvarez underwent surgery for a meniscus tear and is expected to miss approximately eight weeks.
May 14: Alvarez had his surgery this morning. The Mets expect his recovery to be on the longer end of the spectrum, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com — likely eight weeks. May 13, 3:07pm: Alvarez will indeed undergo surgery, manager Carlos Mendoza announced to the Mets beat (link via ESPN’s Jorge Castillo). There won’t be a […]
Oblique Strain · 10-Day IL
Mariners Place Cal Raleigh On Injured List
The Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain.
The Mariners have placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain. Fellow catcher Jhonny Pereda has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to take his spot on the roster. It’s the first IL placement of Raleigh’s big league career. Seattle also reinstated Jose A. Ferrer from the paternity list and […]
Transaction
A s Acquire Jos Suarez, Designate Junior Perez For Assignment
The Athletics acquired left-hander José Suarez from the Mariners for cash and designated outfielder Junior Perez for assignment.
The Athletics acquired left-hander Jos Suarez from the Mariners in exchange for cash, the teams announced Thursday. Seattle designated Suarez for assignment earlier in the week. In a corresponding move, the A’s designated outfielder Junior Perez for assignment. Since Suarez is out of minor league options, he’ll jump right onto the Athletics’ big league roster. […]
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What We Can Learn From Kevin McGonigle s Hit Tool
An analysis of Kevin McGonigle's hitting abilities and bat-to-ball skills, highlighting his intangibles as a prospect.
McGonigle's intangibles amplify his exciting bat-to-ball skills. The post What We Can Learn From Kevin McGonigle’s Hit Tool appeared first on Pitcher List.
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Playing Time Trends: Week 8
An analysis of position players' playing time trends during week 8 of the season.
Covering the position players trending up and down in playing time. The post Playing Time Trends: Week 8 appeared first on Pitcher List.
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Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Roundup: 5/13
A fantasy baseball roundup reviewing relief pitcher usage and bullpen activity from games on May 13th.
A Review of Key Bullpen and Reliever Usage from Yesterday's Games The post Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Roundup: 5/13 appeared first on Pitcher List.
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Points League Risers and Fallers: Week 7
Article highlights standout players and their performance trends in points league fantasy baseball for Week 7.
Standout players worth highlighting in your points league. The post Points League Risers and Fallers: Week 7 appeared first on Pitcher List.
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Latest On Blue Jays Rotation
The Blue Jays' rotation has been decimated by injuries, and the team designated Eric Lauer for assignment due to poor performance.
The Blue Jays’ rotation has been slammed by injuries this season, and poor performance from Eric Lauer, whom Toronto recently designated for assignment, has only compounded matters. The only healthy starters for manager John Schneider right now are Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage and Patrick Corbin — the latter of whom was a midseason […]
Hip Flexor · Day-to-Day
Byron Buxton is not in Minnesota's starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins with right hip flexor soreness.
Byron Buxton is out of Minnesota's lineup Thursday with right hip flexor soreness, though the injury is not expected to be a long-term absence.
Unfortunate, but this shouldn't exactly be a long-term absence for Buxton. who is off to a .260/.319/.580 start with 15 bombs in his first 40 games. Ryan Kreidler is taking over in center field while Brooks Lee gets a shot as the No. 2 hitter. More on Buxton as the team makes it available, and of course all eyes will be on the lookout for that information given how fragile he's been over the course of his career.
Oblique Strain · 10-Day IL
Cal Raleigh placed on injured list for first time in his career due to oblique strain
Cal Raleigh was placed on the injured list for the first time in his career due to an oblique strain after leaving Wednesday's game with side soreness.
Cal Raleigh left Wednesday's game with side soreness.
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Rest day for Shohei Ohtani in Dodgers finale vs. Giants
Shohei Ohtani is taking a planned rest day for the Dodgers in their final game against the Giants at Dodger Stadium.
For the first time of 2026, the Dodgers on Thursday won t have Shohei Ohtani starting for them in any capacity, a planned rest day during the final game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. The decision to have Ohtani not hit on either Wednesday or Thursday came before Tuesday s game, when Ohtani hit [ ]
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Game # 43, Athletics vs. Cardinals Game Thread
The Athletics are looking to build on their AL West lead in Game 43 against the Cardinals.
A s looking to build on the AL West lead!
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SEE IT: Mets' A.J. Ewing hits first major league home run
A.J. Ewing of the Mets hit his first major league home run against the Detroit Tigers.
A.J. Ewing blasted his first major league home run in Thursday s game against the Detroit Tigers.
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Chris Sale tries to help bring out the brooms for Braves against Cubs
Chris Sale and the Braves are one win away from sweeping a dominant six-game stretch against top NL teams.
The Braves are just one win away from a dominant six-game stretch against two of the best teams in the NL so far.
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What Should The Cardinals Do With Riley O Brien?
The article discusses the unusual situation facing closers around MLB this season, including multiple injuries and performance struggles, and examines what the Cardinals should do with closer Riley O'Brien.
It’s been a weird year for closers. Edwin D az, Josh Hader, Ryan Helsley, Emilio Pag n, Carlos Est vez and others are on the injured list. Jeff Hoffman lost his job with the Blue Jays. Pete Fairbanks, just reinstated from the IL, has an earned run average of 10.00. Devin Williams and Andr s Mu oz have ERAs over […]
Arm - Tightness · Unknown
Chase Dollander: Removed with arm tightness
Chase Dollander was removed from his start against the Pirates in the second inning due to right arm tightness.
Dollander was lifted from Thursday's start versus the Pirates in the second inning due to right arm tightness, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Undisclosed · Unknown
Mariners Game #45 Preview and Discussion: 5/14/26, SEA at HOU
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is headed to the injured list for the first time.
After last night s fully-cursed game, the Mariners have just one game to play before they get to get out of Houston and return home to Seattle. Luis Castillo will take the ball for Seattle. Lineups: News: Unfortunately it s bad news for the Mariners. Cal Raleigh is headed to the IL for the first time in [ ]
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Where to watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox: Live stream, TV channel, odds for Thursday, May 14
The Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox play the final game of their three-game series on Thursday, May 14.
The Phillies and Red Sox meet in the finale of their three-game series.
Transaction
Reds sent P.J. Higgins outright to Triple-A Louisville.
The Reds sent catcher P.J. Higgins outright to Triple-A Louisville after removing him from the 40-man roster to make room for pitcher Chris Paddack.
Higgins can refuse the assignment and become a free agent if he wishes. He was jettisoned from the 40-man roster on Wednesday to make room for Chris Paddack, since the Reds had earlier activated Jose Trevino from the injured list to be their main backup catcher.
Oblique Strain · 10-Day IL
Mariners scuffling star catcher Cal Raleigh placed on 10-day injured list with right oblique strain
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain in his first career IL stint.
It will be Raleigh's first career trip to the injured list.
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Where to watch San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Live stream, TV channel, odds for Thursday, May 14
The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers conclude their four-game series on Thursday, May 14.
The Dodgers and Giants finish their four-game series.
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Astros vs. Mariners Game Thread: Game 45, 5/14/2026
The Houston Astros face the Seattle Mariners in Game 45 of the 2026 season, with Mike Burrows starting for Houston against Luis Castillo for Seattle.
TODAY S GAME: The Houston Astros (17-27) will continue their seven-game homestand today as they look to earn a four-game series split with a win against the rival Seattle Mariners (21-23). Astros starter RHP Mike Burrows (2-4, 5.04 ERA), who tossed 7.0 shutout innings his last time out, will oppose RHP Luis Castillo (0-4, 6.57 ERA) [ ]
Performance
Minor League Recap: Rake County Back At It Again
Minor league players Kahlil Watson and Juan Brito deliver strong performances in Columbus Clippers' victory over St. Paul Saints.
Columbus Clippers 8, St. Paul Saints 3 What a season it has been for Kahlil Watson! He went 2-5 with a 2 RBI double to raise his average to .276 and his OPS to .931. Juan Brito also went 2-5 with an RBI triple. He is hitting .281 with a .903 OPS in AAA this [ ]
Oblique Strain · 10-Day IL
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh placed on 10-day IL with oblique strain
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.
The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. It's Raleigh's first career stint to the IL.
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Where to watch Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves: Live stream, TV channel, odds for Thursday, May 14
The Braves aim to complete a sweep of the Cubs in their three-game series on Thursday, May 14.
The Braves will look to sweep their three-game series from the Cubs.
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Cubs vs Braves Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game
Free predictions and picks are provided for the Cubs vs. Braves series finale on May 14.
Free Cubs vs. Braves predictions and MLB picks for their series finale on Thursday, May 14.
Right Arm - Tightness · Unknown
Chase Dollander left Thursday's game with the training staff after completing one inning and was diagnosed with right arm tightness.
Chase Dollander left Thursday's game after one inning with right arm tightness and was diagnosed by the training staff.
Dollander shook his throwing arm out a bit after a second-inning walk, talked to the manager and training staff, then departed. He allowed three runs in the first inning, though one of them came because the Rockies botched what should have been a routine flyout to left field, and didn't strike out any before leaving. The Rockies should update his status in the near future, but it didn't look good.
Performance
Diagnosing The Guardians Offensive Issues
The article examines the Cleveland Guardians' ongoing offensive struggles and performance issues.
Here we go again
Injury: Update
Mets news: Soto returns to Mets lineup, team gives updates on Lindor, Alvarez
The Mets provide injury updates on their roster, with Juan Soto returning to the lineup while the team addresses the status of Francisco Lindor and Edwin Alvarez.
The Mets get some mixed injury news.
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GameThread: Tigers vs. Mets, 1:10 p.m.
GameThread for Tigers vs. Mets matchup scheduled for 1:10 p.m. at Citi Field featuring RHP Keider Montero against RHP Nolan McLean.
Detroit Tigers (18-24) vs. New York Mets (17-25) Time/Place: 1:10 p.m., Citi FieldSB Nation Site: Amazin AvenueMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Keider Montero (2-2, 3.18 ERA) vs. RHP Nolan McLean (1-2, 2.78 ERA) Lineups TIGERS METS Kevin McGonigle SS Carson Benge RF Colt Keith 3B Bo Bichette SS Riley Greene LF Juan Soto [ ]
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No. 6 Texas hosts last-place Missouri with SEC tournament seeding on the line
No. 6 Texas hosts last-place Missouri with SEC tournament seeding implications on the line.
The Horns hope to secure favorable seeding for the postseason.
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Game 44: Marlins at Twins
Zebby Matthews and Braxton Garrett are making their season debuts as starting pitchers in a Marlins-Twins matchup in Minneapolis.
Zebby Matthews and Braxton Garrett have a season debut-off in Minneapolis this afternoon.
News
Why can t the Royals win away from Kauffman?
The Kansas City Royals are struggling to win games on the road away from their home stadium, Kauffman Stadium.
This is not a travel team.
Undisclosed · Unknown
Chase Dollander leaves Rockies-Pirates game
Chase Dollander left the Rockies-Pirates game with an unknown reason for his departure.
The reason for his departure is unknown
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Phillies vs Red Sox Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game
Expert predictions and odds for the Phillies vs. Red Sox game on Thursday, May 14.
Boston looks for better luck as they face a lefty in our Phillies vs. Red Sox picks, odds & expert predictions for Thursday, May 14.
Undisclosed · Unknown
Chase Dollander: Departs with apparent injury
Chase Dollander was removed from Thursday's start against the Pirates due to an apparent injury.
Dollander was removed from Thursday's start against the Pirates due to an apparent injury, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Calf · 60-Day IL
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said the Mets have no updated timetable on Francisco Lindor (calf) and that he's still a ways from restarting baseball activities.
Francisco Lindor remains sidelined with a calf injury and is still weeks away from resuming baseball activities, with an MRI showing signs of healing but a potential two-month absence looming.
Mendoza mentioned that a new MRI on Wednesday showed "signs of healing," but it sounds like Lindor is at least a month a way from returning, if not more given the potential of a rehab assignment. MLB.com's Anthony DiComo believes Lindor "figures to miss closer to two months or more." He's already missed the last two weeks and change, and that timeline would put him close to a July return.
Throwing Arm · Unknown
Chase Dollander left Thursday's game with the training staff after completing one inning.
Chase Dollander left Thursday's game after one inning with apparent arm discomfort, shaking out his throwing arm before departing with the training staff.
Dollander shook his throwing arm out a bit after a second-inning walk, talked to the manager and training staff, then departed. He allowed three runs in the first inning, though one of them came because the Rockies botched what should have been a routine flyout to left field, and didn't strike out any before leaving. The Rockies should update his status in the near future, but it didn't look good.
Intercostal Strain · Rehab Assignment
Brewers sent LHP Rob Zastryzny on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Nashville.
Rob Zastryzny was sent on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Nashville as he recovers from an intercostal strain and is expected to be ready to return by the end of May.
The 34-year-old was dealing with an intercostal strain that had placed him on the 60-day injured list. It sounds like he may be ready as soon as his time on the IL concludes at the end of May.
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Game Thread #41: Milwaukee Brewers (23-17) vs. San Diego Padres (25-17)
The Milwaukee Brewers face the San Diego Padres with Harrison pitching as Milwaukee seeks their second consecutive series win.
Harrison on the mound as the Brewers look for their second straight series win
News
Meeting a Negro League Legend
The author describes an evening meeting with a Hall-of-Fame Negro League star.
The author describes an evening with a Hall-of-Fame Negro League star. The post Meeting a Negro League Legend appeared first on Pitcher List.
Transaction
Twins Option Matt Wallner
The Twins optioned outfielder Matt Wallner and pitcher Travis Adams to Triple-A St. Paul while recalling Ryan Kreidler and Zebby Matthews.
The Twins on Thursday optioned outfielder Matt Wallner and righty Travis Adams to Triple-A St. Paul. Utilityman Ryan Kreidler and right-hander Zebby Matthews were recalled in their place. It’s the first time in more than two years that Wallner has been optioned. He’s been Minnesota’s Opening Day right fielder in each of the past two […]
Performance
Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup 5/13: Slacker Jax
Nick Pollack reviews starting pitcher performances from Wednesday's games in a fantasy baseball roundup.
Nick Pollack reviews every starting pitcher performance from Wednesday. The post Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup 5/13: Slacker Jax appeared first on Pitcher List.
Performance
Starting Pitcher Streamer Ranks Fantasy Baseball: 5/14 & 5/15 & 5/16
Fantasy baseball article ranking starting pitcher streamers for upcoming games on May 14-16.
Best SP streamers and rankings for today & tomorrow & day after. The post Starting Pitcher Streamer Ranks Fantasy Baseball: 5/14 & 5/15 & 5/16 appeared first on Pitcher List.
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AL West Top Prospects: May Update
Updated dynasty prospect rankings for AL West teams released in May.
Updated dynasty prospect rankings for AL West teams The post AL West Top Prospects: May Update appeared first on Pitcher List.
News
PPP 791 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers To Add And Drop 5-14-26
Nick Pollack discusses fantasy baseball starting pitchers to add and drop in the latest episode of the Plus Pitch Podcast.
Nick Pollack's latest episode of his SP focused Plus Pitch Podcast. The post PPP 791 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers To Add And Drop 5-14-26 appeared first on Pitcher List.
Performance
Corey Seager stuck in 0-for-27 slump as the World Series MVP goes 7 games without a hit for Rangers
World Series MVP Corey Seager is in a severe 0-for-27 slump, going 7 games without a hit and ranking 167th in batting average among qualified MLB hitters.
The Rangers had a day off Thursday, when his .179 batting average ranked 167th out of 174 qualified MLB hitters.
News
Game 43: San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers
Game thread for the San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers on May 14, 2026.
Your game thread for May 14, 2026.
Oblique Strain · 15-Day IL
Cal Raleigh placed on the IL with oblique strain, Jhonny Pereda recalled
Cal Raleigh has been placed on the injured list with an oblique strain, and Jhonny Pereda has been recalled to replace him.
Seattle will be without their superstar for at least a few weeks.
Performance
2026 Cy Young Odds: Can Ohtani Challenge Skenes in NL?
Shohei Ohtani is being positioned as a contender for the 2026 NL Cy Young Award alongside Paul Skenes.
The Dodgers' superstar pitcher-hitter is officially chasing Paul Skenes for the title of best pitcher in the National League.
Oblique Strain · 10-Day IL
Mariners star Cal Raleigh placed on injured list for first time in his career due to oblique strain
Mariners star Cal Raleigh has been placed on the injured list for the first time in his career due to an oblique strain.
Cal Raleigh left Wednesday's game with side soreness.
Transaction
A s Acquire Jos Suarez, Designate Junior Perez For Assignment
The Athletics acquired left-hander José Suarez from the Mariners for cash and designated outfielder Junior Perez for assignment.
The Athletics acquired left-hander Jos Suarez from the Mariners in exchange for cash, the teams announced Thursday. Seattle designated Suarez for assignment earlier in the week. In a corresponding move, the A’s designated outfielder Junior Perez for assignment. Since Suarez is out of minor league options, he’ll jump right onto the Athletics’ big league roster. […]
News
Alec Burleson is not in St. Louis' starting lineup against the Athletics on Thursday.
Alec Burleson is not in St. Louis' starting lineup against the Athletics on Thursday, with Jose Fermin starting at first base instead.
Jose Fermin will draw the start at first base against LHP Jacob Lopez. Burleson is off to a fine start hitting .274/.344/.451 with six homers and two stolen bases in his first 41 games. He's been a solid deep-league first baseman to this point.
Transaction
Mariners activated LHP Jose A. Ferrer from the paternity list.
The Seattle Mariners activated left-handed pitcher Jose A. Ferrer from the paternity list.
He'll be back in the late-game fold for the Mariners and should be activated in leagues that count holds. Ferrer also holds some deep-league appeal as a contingency plan for Andres Munoz when Munoz needs a breather.
Transaction
Athletics acquired LHP Jose Suarez from the Mariners for cash considerations.
The Athletics acquired left-handed pitcher Jose Suarez from the Mariners for cash considerations, marking his third team in two weeks.
That's a third team in two weeks for Suarez, whom the Mariners claimed off waivers from the Braves on May 4. The left-hander has allowed a 6.38 ERA in 18.1 innings at the big league level this year and will likely claim a low-leverage role in the Athletics bullpen for the time being.
News
Jackson Merrill is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.
Jackson Merrill is sitting out Thursday's game against the Brewers for a routine recovery day while struggling offensively early in the season.
It appears to be just a routine recovery day for Merrill, who is hitting a rough .215/.287/.342 in his first 41 games of the season with four homers and eight stolen bases. He'll sit against LHP Kyle Harrison and the Padres will send Bryce Johnson out in his stead in center field while bumping Xander Bogaerts further up the order.
News
Byron Buxton is not in Minnesota's starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.
Byron Buxton is sitting out Thursday's game against the Marlins for a routine day off, with Ryan Kreidler taking over in center field.
It appears to be just a routine day off for the star centerfielder, who is off to a .260/.319/.580 start with 15 bombs in his first 40 games. Ryan Kreidler is taking over in center field while Brooks Lee gets a shot as the No. 2 hitter.
Transaction
Endy Rodriguez is batting eighth and catching in Pittsburgh's lineup on Thursday against the Rockies.
Endy Rodriguez is batting eighth and catching for Pittsburgh against the Rockies in his first MLB action of the season, with Henry Davis sitting out in a day-game scenario.
It will be Rodriguez's first taste of big league action this year as Henry Davis takes a seat in the day-game-after-a-night-game scenario against RHP Chase Dollander. Rodriguez was hitting .221/.326/.301 for Triple-A Indianapolis in 136 plate appearances. The prospect luster appears to have worn off here after several injuries.
News
White Sox vs. Royals prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for May 14
Betting preview and prediction analysis for the White Sox vs. Royals game on May 14.
Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Betting Preview for May 14
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Mets vs. Tigers: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 5/14/26 - Nolan McLean vs Keider Montero
The Mets face the Tigers in an afternoon game as they attempt to complete a sweep of Detroit.
The Mets go for the sweep of Detroit this afternoon.
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Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Game Thread
The Washington Nationals face the Cincinnati Reds in a game where they can complete a sweep and reach a .500 record.
Follow along as the Nationals go for the sweep and a chance at a .500 record
Hamstring/Neck · Rehab Assignment
Jeremy Pena: Aiming to resume rehab Friday
Jeremy Pena aims to resume his rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Friday after dealing with hamstring and neck issues.
Pena (hamstring/neck) hopes to resume his rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
News
Jackson Merrill is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.
Jackson Merrill is sitting out Thursday's game against the Brewers for a routine recovery day while hitting .215 with four homers and eight stolen bases in his first 41 games.
It appears to be just a routine recovery day for Merrill, who is hitting a rough .215/.287/.342 in his first 41 games of the season with four homers and eight stolen bases. He'll sit against LHP Kyle Harrison and the Padres will send Bryce Johnson out in his stead in center field while bumping Xander Bogaerts further up the order.
News
Byron Buxton is not in Minnesota's starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.
Byron Buxton is sitting out Thursday's game against the Marlins for a routine day off, with Ryan Kreidler taking over in center field.
It appears to be just a routine day off for the star centerfielder, who is off to a .260/.319/.580 start with 15 bombs in his first 40 games. Ryan Kreidler is taking over in center field while Brooks Lee gets a shot as the No. 2 hitter.
Injury: Update
Mets' Carlos Mendoza provides positive injury updates on Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza provided positive injury updates on Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez ahead of the game against Detroit.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza provided a couple of positive injury updates on Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez prior to first pitch of Thursday s matchup with the Detroit Tigers.
News
Are the Astros Headed Toward Telling Joe to Go?
The Astros are struggling this season and may be approaching a managerial change with Joe Espada potentially being let go.
For Astros fans, this season has been a harsh reminder that baseball is not always fair. What once looked like a team capable of another miraculous turnaround is now a club dangerously close to rock bottom. Unlike last season, when Houston managed to claw its way back into the divisional race, this year s team appears [ ]
Performance
Red Sox Minor Lines: Brooks Brannon shows up with home run
Brooks Brannon hit a home run as the Worcester Red Sox defeated Buffalo 6-2 in a minor league game.
Worcester: W, 6-2 (BOX SCORE) Although the WooSox again had to go to a bullpen game, nearly everyone pitched well and kept the Bison (Blue Jays AAA) off the board. Worcester then subjected Buffalo to death by a thousand cuts, as all nine of their hits were singles, but a good third inning where they [ ]
Performance
Shohei Ohtani s ERA starts with a zero
Shohei Ohtani delivered an outstanding pitching performance with seven scoreless innings and eight strikeouts against the San Francisco Giants.
While Shohei Ohtani has been struggling at the plate recently, he s made opposing hitters look even worst. Wednesday night was arguably his best pitching start of the season with seven scoreless innings and eight strikeouts against the San Francisco Giants. Perspective is important with Ohtani, who has legitimately had a rough go of it while [ ]
Oblique Strain · 10-Day IL
Mariners star Cal Raleigh heading to injured list for first time in his career due to oblique strain
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is heading to the injured list for the first time in his career due to an oblique strain.
Cal Raleigh left Wednesday's game with side soreness.
Performance
Last Night in Baseball: Blue Jays Stun Rays on 10th-Inning Walk-Off Grand Slam
The Blue Jays hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning to stun the Rays, while other notable performances included the Yankees being held to one hit and Shohei Ohtani shining.
The Blue Jays hit a walk-off grand slam, the Yankees were held to one hit, Shohei Ohtani shined, the D-backs and Rangers combined for a wild finish and more from Wednesday's action.
Oblique Strain · 10-Day IL
Mariners Place Cal Raleigh On Injured List
The Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain, with Jhonny Pereda recalled to replace him.
The Mariners have placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain. Fellow catcher Jhonny Pereda has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to take his spot on the roster. There’s no immediate timetable for Raleigh’s return. Daniel Kramer of MLB.com notes that he’ll receive a more thorough evaluation tomorrow when […]
Knee - Meniscus · Season-Ending
Francisco Alvarez Undergoes Surgery For Meniscus Tear
Francisco Alvarez underwent surgery for a meniscus tear and is expected to miss approximately eight weeks.
May 14: Alvarez had his surgery this morning. The Mets expect his recovery to be on the longer end of the spectrum, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com — likely eight weeks. May 13, 3:07pm: Alvarez will indeed undergo surgery, manager Carlos Mendoza announced to the Mets beat (link via ESPN’s Jorge Castillo). There won’t be a […]
Performance
George Kirby is Unrecognizable
George Kirby is performing exceptionally well, maintaining his command and power as a pitcher.
The king of command is still using his power for good. The post George Kirby is Unrecognizable appeared first on Pitcher List.
Performance
Relief Pitcher Streamer Rankings Fantasy Baseball: 5/14
Fantasy baseball article ranking relief pitcher streamers for May 14 with updated bullpen usage charts.
The Best Reliever Streamers for Today with Updated Bullpen Usage Charts The post Relief Pitcher Streamer Rankings Fantasy Baseball: 5/14 appeared first on Pitcher List.
Performance
Angel Martinez Continues His Strong Start Fantasy Hitting Recap 5/13/26
Angel Martinez continues his strong hitting performance in recent games.
Breaking down notable hitting performances from yesterday s games. The post Angel Martinez Continues His Strong Start – Fantasy Hitting Recap 5/13/26 appeared first on Pitcher List.
Performance
Last Chance to Buy Low on A s Bats?
The article discusses Oakland A's hitters and their performance since relocating to West Sacramento, exploring which players might be considered undervalued buys.
Since their move to West Sacramento, A s hitters have been treated like other hitters with friendly home parks. They've earned it. This season, the summer hasn't started yet. So which A s can you target, particularly as relative buy lows? Source
Performance
MLB News & Moments: Shohei Ohtani dominates the Giants
Shohei Ohtani delivered a dominant performance against the San Francisco Giants.
Poor, poor San Francisco Giants. The post MLB News & Moments: Shohei Ohtani dominates the Giants appeared first on Pitcher List.
Performance
The Opener: Walk-Offs, Soto, Garrett
Mickey Moniak celebrated his 28th birthday with an outstanding performance, falling one hit short of the cycle with nine total bases, three extra-base hits, a triple, a home run, and 5 RBI—a rare statistical achievement for the Rockies.
Happy birthday, Mickey Moniak. The outfielder celebrated turning 28 by finishing a single short of the cycle. Per the Rockies, Moniak is the first player since at least 1898 to post a stat line that included nine total bases, three extra-base hits, a triple, a home run, and 5 RBI. 1. Walk-off Wednesday Yesterday’s action […]
News
Alec Burleson: Getting day off versus lefty
Alec Burleson is sitting out Thursday's game against the Athletics, likely due to a left-handed pitcher matchup.
Burleson is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Athletics.
Hip Flexor · Day-to-Day
Byron Buxton: Scratched with hip issue
Byron Buxton was scratched from Thursday's game against the Marlins due to right hip flexor soreness.
Buxton was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins due to right hip flexor soreness, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.
Oblique Strain · 10-Day IL
Cal Raleigh: Placed on IL for first time
Cal Raleigh was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.
The Mariners placed Raleigh on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Transaction
Endy Rodriguez is batting eighth and catching in Pittsburgh's lineup on Thursday against the Rockies.
Endy Rodriguez is batting eighth and catching for Pittsburgh against the Rockies on Thursday, getting his first MLB action of the season as Henry Davis sits out.
It will be Rodriguez's first taste of big league action this year as Henry Davis takes a seat in the day-game-after-a-night-game scenario against RHP Chase Dollander. Rodriguez was hitting .221/.326/.301 for Triple-A Indianapolis in 136 plate appearances. The prospect luster appears to have worn off here after several injuries.
Undisclosed · Rehab Assignment
Nationals sent RHP Cole Henry on a rehab assignment to the FCL Nationals.
RHP Cole Henry was sent on a rehab assignment to the FCL Nationals and is expected to return sometime in June or July.
That unaggressive placement would seem to signal that Henry is a ways from rejoining the club. He should be around at some point in June or July, but there's not much to speculate on here at the moment and he doesn't need to be rostered while on IL in the vast majority of leagues.
Performance
SnakeBytes 5/14: Burger hitting on SpongeBob Night
Burger had a strong performance on SpongeBob Night, with Sewald contributing to the team's success.
Sewald delivered the patties on SpongeBob night.
Left Calf · Unknown
Francisco Lindor: Still no timetable for return
Francisco Lindor's MRI shows his left calf is healing, but the Mets have not provided a timetable for his return.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Thursday that an MRI on Lindor's left calf showed healing, but there remains no timetable for the shortstop's return, Steve Gelbs of SNY reports.
Knee - Meniscus · Season-Ending
Francisco Alvarez: Expected to miss eight weeks
Francisco Alvarez underwent right meniscus surgery and is expected to miss eight weeks.
Alvarez is expected to be sidelined eight weeks after undergoing right meniscus surgery Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
News
Jackson Merrill: Sidelined Thursday
Jackson Merrill is out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale against Milwaukee.
Merrill is out of the lineup for the series finale against Milwaukee on Thursday.
Oblique Strain · 10-Day IL
Mariners placed C Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain after missing games and being pulled from a game due to right-side discomfort.
This is the first time Raleigh has been on the injured list in his MLB career. The 29-year-old missed three games last week with right-side discomfort and was then pulled from last night's game with the same issue. The fact that he had been trying to play through the discomfort suggests that it may not be a lengthy stay on the IL for Raleigh, but he should be out for a few weeks at least. He needs to be held everywhere, despite his current struggles.
Shoulder - Impingement · 15-Day IL
Rockies placed RHP Jimmy Herget on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Rockies RHP Jimmy Herget was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement after being recently activated from the bereavement list.
Herget had just been activated off the bereavement list on Tuesday, but tweaked something in his lone appearance. As of now, there is no timeline for his recovery.
News
Phillies vs. Red Sox prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for May 14
Betting preview and prediction for the Phillies vs. Red Sox game on May 14, including odds, stats, trends, and wagering recommendations.
Philadelphia Phillies at Boston Red Sox Betting Preview for May 14
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Yankees Birthday of the Day: Earle Combs
The article celebrates Earle Combs' birthday and highlights his important role as a member of the Yankees' famous Murderers Row teams.
While not as famous as some of the other Murderers Row members, Combs had a crucial role on those teams.
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Colorado Rockies game no. 44 thread: Chase Dollander vs. Mason Montgomery
The Colorado Rockies face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates with Chase Dollander pitching for Colorado and Mason Montgomery for Pittsburgh, with the Rockies seeking a series victory.
Rockies look to snag a series win in the Steel City
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Game #44: Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Colorado Rockies in Game #44 of the season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home looking to grab a win.
Back · Day-to-Day
Christian Yelich: Out of lineup again
Christian Yelich is out of the lineup for the second consecutive game due to a back issue.
Yelich (back) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Padres for the second consecutive game, Hunter Baumgardt of Fox Sports 920 reports.
Oblique Strain · Day-to-Day
Cal Raleigh (oblique) is not in the lineup on Thursday against the Astros.
Cal Raleigh is out of the lineup Thursday with ongoing right-side discomfort and may be placed on the injured list.
Raleigh was removed from Wednesday's game with "right-side discomfort," but Mariners manager Dan Wilson said the move was precautionary. However, Raleigh also missed three games with right-side tightness last week, so this is clearly an ongoing issue. There's a chance that the Mariners will place their All-Star on the injured list until this issue subsides fully. Mitch Garver will catch and bat eighth on Thursday.
Back · Day-to-Day
Christian Yelich (back) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Padres.
Christian Yelich is not in the starting lineup due to back tightness after being recently activated from the injured list, with a possible return to the IL.
Yelich was activated off the injured list on Tuesday after missing a month with a groin strain. Unfortunately, his back felt tight after one game, and he has now missed the last two contests. Given his history of back injuries, his absence today is a bit concerning. William Contreras will be the DH with Gary Sanchez catching, but there is a chance that we will see Yelich head back to the injured list.
Transaction
Marlins recalled LHP Braxton Garrett from Triple-A Jacksonville
The Marlins recalled LHP Braxton Garrett from Triple-A Jacksonville to fill the rotation spot vacated by Robby Snelling's 15-day IL placement due to elbow injury.
With Robby Snelling (elbow) landing on the 15-day injured list, Braxton Garrett will be called up to fill his rotation spot. The 28-year-old has pitched to a 2.30 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 32/15 K/BB ratio in 31 1/3 Triple-A innings this season. He struggled in 37 innings in 2024 before undergoing elbow surgery and missing the entire 2025 season. He could be worth a stream in deeper formats.
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Phillies mock draft roundup, 1.0
The Phillies organization is conducting a mock draft roundup exercise.
It s that time of year again
Performance
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 43
The Cubs suffered a 4-1 loss with their bats struggling, marking their fourth consecutive defeat.
Cubs bats remain silent in a 4-1 loss, the team s fourth straight.
News
Astros Prospect Report: May 13th
The Astros prospect report provides performance updates on minor league prospects from May 13th.
See how the prospects performed last night.
Performance
The Cincinnati Reds offense is actually a Statcast darling
The Cincinnati Reds offense is performing well according to advanced Statcast metrics, but the results haven't translated to on-field success.
Will the results on the field ever show it?
News
Tigers vs Mets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game
The Mets are predicted to complete a sweep against the Tigers with Nolan McLean pitching in Thursday's game.
The Mets will complete the sweep behind the arm of Nolan McLean, per our Tigers vs. Mets predictions for Thursday, May 14.
Performance
Free MLB home run picks, odds for May 14: Manny Machado in expert's best bets for Thursday HR player props
SportsLine expert Jacob Fetner provides home run prop picks for May 14, including Manny Machado among his best bets for Thursday.
SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Thursday, May 14
Performance
Braves seem poised to coast into the playoffs as MLB's first team to 30 wins
The Atlanta Braves have established a commanding NL East lead and are on pace to become MLB's first team to reach 30 wins this season.
After a disappointing 2025 season, Atlanta has jumped out to a massive NL East lead already this year
Side · Day-to-Day
Cal Raleigh: Held out of Seattle lineup
Cal Raleigh is held out of the Seattle Mariners' lineup for Thursday's game in Houston due to a side injury.
Raleigh (side) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Houston.
Transaction
Twins recalled RHP Zebby Matthews from Triple-A St. Paul
The Twins recalled RHP Zebby Matthews from Triple-A to fill in for Taj Bradley, who is sidelined with a pectoral strain.
This was announced yesterday and is now official. Matthews will get a chance to hold down Taj Bradley's spot in the rotation while Bradley is out with a pectoral strain. Matthews was a fantasy darling last season, but he struggled in 16 starts for the Twins and has posted a 4.72 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and 33/11 K/BB ratio across 34 1/3 innings over seven starts for Triple-A St. Paul this season. We'd leave him on waiver wires for now.
News
Blue Jays Birthdays: Roy Halladay, Pat Borders
The article commemorates what would have been Roy Halladay's 49th birthday and discusses his legacy as one of the greatest Blue Jays pitchers of all time.
Today would have been Roy Halladay s 49th birthday. Depending on who you ask, Roy Halladay is either the best or second-best Blue Jays starter of all time, but there s no question that he and Dave Stieb top the list in franchise history. Stieb was the best AL pitcher of the 1980s, while Halladay dominated the [ ]
Performance
Fantasy Baseball: 'Buy low on Tat s if possible' skill vs. luck verdicts for key hitters
Fantasy baseball analyst Corbin Young evaluates the production and skill-versus-luck dynamics of key MLB hitters, including commentary on buying low on certain players.
Fantasy baseball analyst Corbin Young examines the production of some big MLB names.
Transaction
Twins Option Matt Wallner
The Twins optioned outfielder Matt Wallner and pitcher Travis Adams to Triple-A St. Paul while recalling Ryan Kreidler and Zebby Matthews.
The Twins on Thursday optioned outfielder Matt Wallner and righty Travis Adams to Triple-A St. Paul. Utilityman Ryan Kreidler and right-hander Zebby Matthews were recalled in their place. It’s the first time in more than two years that Wallner has been optioned. He’s been Minnesota’s Opening Day right fielder in each of the past two […]
News
Mariners vs Astros Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game
Predictions and picks are provided for the Mariners vs. Astros series finale on May 14.
Free Mariners vs. Astros predictions and MLB picks for their series finale Thursday, May 14.
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MLB Player Props & Best Bets for Today, May 14
MLB prop picks and betting recommendations for May 14 featuring Chris Sale, Trevor Story, and Kyle Schwarber.
MLB prop picks for Thursday, May 14, with Chris Sale, Trevor Story, and Kyle Schwarber all included.
Undisclosed · Rehab Assignment
Thursday Morning Links
Chris Martin made a rehab appearance for Round Rock and struggled with his splitter, uncertain if it's a mechanical or execution issue.
Morning, all! Adam and I were at the game last night, though Adam left in the sixth and missed the theatrics. That was something. Chris Martin made a rehab appearance for Round Rock on Tuesday and batters teed off on his splitter. Martin doesn t know if it s a mechanical issue or execution and described the [ ]
Performance
Free MLB home run picks, odds for May 14: Expert backs Braves' Matt Olson in HR player prop bets for Thursday
MLB expert provides home run prop bet picks for May 14, backing Braves' Matt Olson among other players.
SportsLine MLB expert Adam Thompson has found the best home run prop bets you can make for Thursday, May 14
Elbow · Rehab Assignment
Hunter Greene: Throwing bullpen session May 26
Hunter Greene is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on May 26 as part of his recovery from an elbow injury.
Greene (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session May 26, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Transaction
Braxton Garrett: Recalled ahead of Thursday's start
Braxton Garrett was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville by the Marlins ahead of his Thursday start.
The Marlins recalled Garrett from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.
Ankle · Cleared
Juan Soto (ankle) is starting at designated hitter and batting third on Thursday against the Tigers
Juan Soto is cleared to play and starting at DH against the Tigers after fouling a ball off his ankle in Wednesday's game.
Soto had to leave Wednesday's game after fouling a ball off his ankle, but the Mets were never overly concerned with the injury and it appears he won't miss any time. Get him back into your lineups as you would normally.
Undisclosed · Rehab Assignment
Kik Hern ndez 'little bit shocked' by reception in Albuquerque while on rehab assignment
Kiké Hernández, on a rehab assignment with Oklahoma City, was pleasantly surprised by the warm reception he received in Albuquerque.
Kik Hern ndez, on a rehab assignment with the Oklahoma City Comets, was surprised by the cheers he received in Albuquerque, the former home of the Dodgers' longtime Triple-A affiliate.
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Game 44: Reds vs. Nationals (12:40 PM ET) Burns vs. Griffin
The Reds face the Nationals in Game 44 with Burns pitching against Griffin, looking to win at least one game in a struggling series.
Can the Reds salvage a game from this disastrous series?
Performance
MLB Rookie Rankings: Kevin McGonigle better than expected for Tigers, plus other young stars shining so far
Kevin McGonigle and other MLB rookies are exceeding expectations and performing well early in the season.
Almost two months into the season, it's no longer about getting your feet wet
Foot · Cleared
Juan Soto: Back in lineup Thursday
Juan Soto is cleared to return to the lineup Thursday as designated hitter after a foot injury.
Soto (foot) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Thursday's game versus the Tigers.
Transaction
Twins recalled INF/OF Ryan Kreidler from Triple-A St. Paul
The Twins recalled infielder/outfielder Ryan Kreidler from Triple-A St. Paul to rejoin the roster.
Kreidler was 3-for-14 with two home runs in his five games with the Twins earlier this season. He will most likely resume a super utility role off the bench.
News
Giants vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game
Landen Roupp is predicted to give the underdog Giants an edge on the mound in today's Giants vs. Dodgers matchup.
Landen Roupp gives the underdog Giants an edge on the mound. Free Giants vs. Dodgers predictions for Thursday, May 14.
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Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for Red Sox-Phillies, NHL playoff betting Thursday
BetMGM is offering a promotional bonus code for sports betting on Red Sox-Phillies and NHL playoff games Thursday.
Use the latest BetMGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for MLB and NHL betting on Thursday
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Daily MLB Expert Picks & Baseball Predictions May 14
Daily MLB expert picks and predictions for May 14 games featuring the Rockies, Pirates, and Red Sox.
Daily MLB expert picks and moneyline, run line, and Over/Under predictions for May 14, featuring the Rockies, Pirates, and Red Sox.
Performance
Braves Minor League Recap: Eric Hartman robs home run
Eric Hartman made a defensive play (robbing a home run) and contributed to a minor league win for the Braves.
Hartman contributed to a win on both sides of the ball
News
Mariners News: Max Fried, Francisco Alvarez, and the MLB Draft
The article covers Mariners news including Cal Raleigh's status, Max Fried, Francisco Alvarez, and the MLB Draft, with mention of a potential pitching staff impact for the Yankees.
Mariners fans hold their breath on Cal Raliegh, while the Yankees take a potentially huge hit to their pitching staff.
Performance
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Varsho s slam secures dramatic win for Jays
Daulton Varsho hit a grand slam to secure a dramatic win for the Toronto Blue Jays in American League action on Wednesday.
Recapping a dramatic day of American League baseball on Wednesday.
News
Nebraska Baseball Weekend Preview: Minnesota
Nebraska baseball concludes the regular season with a weekend series against Minnesota.
The Huskers round out the regular season visiting the Gophers.
Performance
Isaac Ayon s 10 strikeouts not enough for Ontario
Isaac Ayon struck out 10 batters for Ontario, but the Dodgers minor league affiliates struggled offensively, averaging fewer than three runs.
Averaging fewer than three runs between them, the Dodgers minor league affiliates had an underwhelming day offensively
News
Nationals vs. Reds prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Thursday, May 14 from proven model
SportsLine's predictive model simulates the Nationals vs. Reds matchup and provides MLB picks for Thursday's game.
SportsLine's model simulated Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Thursday's matchup
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Use DraftKings promo code for $100 in bonus bets by targeting Dodgers-Giants, NHL Playoffs on Thursday
DraftKings is offering a promotional bonus of $100 in bonus bets for new users who place their first $5 wager on MLB and NHL games on Thursday.
DraftKings offers $100 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager for MLB and NHL betting on Thursday
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Thursday Rockpile: Checking in on players the Rockies moved in the 2026 offseason
The article provides Colorado Rockies news and updates on players the team moved during the 2026 offseason.
Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Performance
Good Morning San Diego: Gavin Sheets comes through, Padres steal win in Milwaukee
Gavin Sheets delivers a key hit as the Padres steal a win against the Brewers in Milwaukee.
News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for May 14, 2026.
News
Down to their final out, San Diego forces rubber match
The San Diego Padres forced a rubber match by winning a crucial game down to their final out.
FriarWatch: May 14 Edition
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The young and hungry Washington Nationals are playing with emotion
The young Washington Nationals displayed emotional intensity and passion in their recent victory.
Between Daylen Lile and Richard Lovelady, the Nats were wearing their emotions on their sleeves in last nights win
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Roto Riteup: May 14, 2026
A rotisserie baseball roundup article from May 14, 2026 featuring commentary on player performance and updates.
That Bolte of lightning is quite frightening (Galileo, GALILEO). Source
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The Shallows EP 014 Prospects, Pitchers, & Performances
An episode discussing prospects, pitchers, and their performances in baseball.
Stashes, prospects, pitchers, and performances. The post The Shallows EP 014 – Prospects, Pitchers, & Performances appeared first on Pitcher List.
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/14/26
Fantasy baseball waiver wire recommendations for May 14, 2026, highlighting Connor Prielipp as a player not to overlook.
Don't overlook Connor Prielipp The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/14/26 appeared first on Pitcher List.
Transaction
Matt Wallner: Demoted to Triple-A
The Twins optioned outfielder Matt Wallner to Triple-A St. Paul.
The Twins optioned Wallner to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Transaction
Twins optioned OF Matt Wallner to Triple-A St. Paul
The Minnesota Twins optioned outfielder Matt Wallner to Triple-A St. Paul due to poor performance at the plate.
This is a bit of a surprise since Wallner figured to be a core member of the Twins' lineup this season, but the 28-year-old is hitting .167/.259/.292 with a 39 percent strikeout rate, so he wasn't providing enough value to be on the active roster. There is a chance that he can hit well enough to return over the summer, but he needs to get the swing-and-miss back to the levels that allowed him to hit .250 with 14 home runs in 76 games in 2023.
Undisclosed · Unknown
ICYMI in Mets Land: Debutants having a ball, Juan Soto sigh of relief, Francisco Alvarez hits IL
Francisco Alvarez has been placed on the injured list, while debutants perform well and Juan Soto provides relief for the Mets.
Here's what happened in Mets Land on Wednesday, in case you missed it.
Performance
MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best HR Prop Bets, Picks, Parlay & Odds for Thursday, May 14
MLB expert provides home run prop bets and predictions for Thursday, May 14, highlighting Shea Langeliers as a notable pick.
See why Shea Langeliers' home run prop has caught the eye of our MLB expert today. Free MLB picks and home run predictions for Thursday, May 14.
Performance
The Opener: Walk-Offs, Soto, Garrett
Mickey Moniak celebrated his 28th birthday with an outstanding performance, falling one hit short of the cycle with nine total bases, three extra-base hits, a triple, a home run, and 5 RBI—a rare statistical achievement for the Rockies.
Happy birthday, Mickey Moniak. The outfielder celebrated turning 28 by finishing a single short of the cycle. Per the Rockies, Moniak is the first player since at least 1898 to post a stat line that included nine total bases, three extra-base hits, a triple, a home run, and 5 RBI. 1. Walk-off Wednesday Yesterday’s action […]
Thigh · 15-Day IL
Casey Mize: Could return to start Saturday
Casey Mize could return from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
Mize (thigh) could return from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Elbow Strain · Rehab Assignment
Troy Melton (elbow) threw two scoreless innings at Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, allowing two hits and two walks and striking out three.
Troy Melton threw two scoreless innings in a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo, showing positive progress in his return from an elbow strain.
Melton threw 33 of his 54 pitches for strikes and sat 95.9 mph on his four-seam fastball. That's down a little over one mph from where he was last year, but that's not unexpected when coming back from an elbow strain. Melton was sitting at 96.4 mph in the first inning and then dialed it back from there. He got plenty of whiffs on his splitter and had a 40 percent whiff rate overall. Melton can't be activated from the injured list until the end of May, so he will make at least one more rehab start where he will likely push over 60 pitches. There's a chance he could return after that and become an intriguing arm in fantasy leagues.
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On the joy of being mediocre
An article reflecting on the experience and perspective of mediocrity in baseball during spring training.
You can never hold back spring
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Will Mauricio Dubon be a Brave in 2027?
The article discusses whether Mauricio Dubon will remain with the Atlanta Braves beyond the 2026 season, noting his quick impact despite limited playing time.
Though he s only been in games for a few weeks, it d already feel weird without him
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What s your favorite memory of Ranger Su rez with the Phillies?
The article reflects on memories of Ranger Suárez's time with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Long time no see old friend
Performance
Braves 4, Cubs 1: Sh ta Imanaga shines again, but the offense is still missing
The Braves defeated the Cubs 4-1 as Shota Imanaga pitched well, but the Cubs' offense struggled and their losing streak reached four games.
The Cubs need to hit, and soon. Their losing streak has hit a season-high four in a row.
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Thoughts on a 6-5 Rangers win
The Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in a close game.
Rangers 6, D-Backs 5
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Phillies vs. Red Sox Thursday MLB picks: Ranger Suarez likely motivated vs. former Philadelphia teammates
Ranger Suarez, now with the Red Sox, faces his former Phillies team for the first time as a starter.
Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez faces his former Phillies team for the first time
Trade
Fansided's Robert Murray reported that the Giants have "had zero internal conversations about trading stars Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, and/or Willy Adames."
The Giants have reportedly had no internal conversations about trading star players Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames, countering earlier reports that they were considering moving their biggest contracts.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today had reported earlier in the week that the Giants would love to trade away some of their biggest contracts, including Devers, Chapman, Adames, and Jung Hoo Lee. Murray's report seems to counter that and suggests that the Giants, who are just six games out of a playoff spot, believe there is "plenty of time between now and the deadline for them to climb out of this hole." If the Giants are not able to do that, perhaps "further subtractions" would be on the table, but that doesn't appear to be the case right now.
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Christian Scott 'fought' in 'gritty outing,' Mets' bullpen comes up 'huge' in win over Tigers
Christian Scott pitched a gritty outing and the Mets' bullpen performed well in a win over the Tigers, with Carson Benge hitting the game-winning hit in the 10th inning.
On a night where Carson Benge was the hero with his game-winning hit in the 10th inning against the Detroit Tigers, Christian Scott and the Mets' bullpen should not be forgotten.
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Mets vs. Tigers: How to watch on SNY on May 14, 2026
Information on how to watch the Mets vs. Tigers game on SNY on May 14, 2026.
Here's how to watch the Mets game on SNY.
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Padres vs Brewers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game
MLB expert provides predictions and odds for the Padres vs. Brewers game on Thursday, May 14.
The Brewers will win a low-scoring rubber match at home today, per our MLB expert. Free Padres vs. Brewers predictions for Thursday, May 14.
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Today in White Sox History: May 14
A historical recap of a White Sox game from May 14, 2017, highlighting a notable play by Todd Frazier.
A rare 2017 rout featured a daring dash home by Todd Frazier
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Will The Red Sox and Phillies get rained out?
The Red Sox face the possibility of another rainout at home, having already lost one game to weather this homestand.
The Red Sox have already lost one game to Mother Nature this homestand, and if the models are right, they re about to lose a second.
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Dodgers notes: Andrew Friedman worries, Jason Heyward joins front office
Andrew Friedman expresses concerns about the Dodgers' offense while Jason Heyward joins the front office as a special assistant.
While Andrew Freidman continues to worry about the offense, Jason Heyward joins the front office as special assistant
Performance
Yankees Sequence(s) of the Week: Will Warren (5/12)
Will Warren delivered an impressive pitching performance against the Orioles, escaping a difficult situation.
Warren pulled off a Houdini against the Orioles on Tuesday.
Trade
The Red Sox trading for Mike Trout might actually make sense
The article discusses the possibility of the Red Sox trading for Mike Trout.
If this rumor is B.S., it s very, very good B.S.
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Checking in on St. Louis Cardinals hitting prospects Lower Minors
An article reviewing St. Louis Cardinals hitting prospects across their minor league system, including AAA, AA, and lower-level affiliates.
On Monday, I covered the hitters on the Memphis Redbirds (AAA) and Springfield Cardinals (AA). I was trying to fit the Peoria Chiefs (A+) and Palm Beach Cardinals (A) on there, but realized there were a few names that would have been cut that I didn t necessarily want cut. And I knew I could include [ ]
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Colorado Rockies News: Checking in on players the Rockies moved in the 2026 offseason
The article provides Colorado Rockies news and updates on players the team moved during the 2026 offseason.
Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, May 14th, 2026
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Mets Morning News: Benge delivers win against Tigers
Benge delivers a win for the Mets against the Tigers.
Your Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.
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Guardians News and Notes First Sweep of the Season
The Cleveland Guardians achieved their first sweep of the 2026 season.
News and Notes for Thursday, May 14th, 2026.
Performance
Orioles minor league recap 5/14: Norfolk smacks four homers in win
Norfolk's minor league team hit four home runs in a win, with strong performances from Ryan Noda, Boston Bateman, and Twine Palmer.
Top performances of the day included Ryan Noda, Boston Bateman, and Twine Palmer, among others
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Chicago Cubs news and notes Suzuki, Bregman, Brown
Seiya Suzuki is approaching 100 MLB home runs as he continues his strong performance with the Chicago Cubs.
Seiya Suzuki s swing as he is closing in on 100 MLB home runs.
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Kansas City Royals news: Another series loss on the road
The Kansas City Royals suffered another series loss while playing on the road.
It s getting old at this point
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WAF 213 Buy-Low Hitters
Van and Steve discuss hitters to buy low on in a podcast episode.
Van and Steve discuss hitters to buy low on. The post WAF 213 – Buy-Low Hitters appeared first on Pitcher List.
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Daily Fantasy Baseball News and Notes First Pitch 5/14/26
A daily fantasy baseball news and notes column providing information to help players win their fantasy leagues.
Everything you need to know to win your fantasy baseball league, daily The post Daily Fantasy Baseball News and Notes First Pitch 5/14/26 appeared first on Pitcher List.
Shoulder · Rehab Assignment
Garrett Crochet: Throws bullpen session
Garrett Crochet threw a 20-pitch bullpen session as part of his recovery from a shoulder injury.
Crochet (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Foot · Day-to-Day
Mets say Juan Soto is day-to-day after x-rays on foot come back negative
Juan Soto's foot X-rays came back negative and he is listed as day-to-day by the Mets.
Good news, everyone!
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Game 44 Preview: Tigers try to avoid sweep at Mets on Thursday afternoon
The Tigers face the Mets on Thursday afternoon looking to avoid a sweep after losing Wednesday's game due to offensive struggles despite strong pitching.
The Detroit Tigers let one get away on Wednesday after the offense once again struggled to get things going, spoiling a strong performance by the pitching staff. Alas, two runs were not going to get the job done that night, as the New York Mets used a seventh-inning run to tie the game and ultimately [ ]
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Mets Daily Prospect Report, 5/14/26: Binghamton stands alone (in the win column)
The Mets prospect report highlights minor league action from yesterday, with Binghamton standing out in the win column.
Catch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday s minor league action!
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Phillies News: Justin Crawford, Andrew Painter, Francisco Alvarez
The article mentions Phillies players Justin Crawford, Andrew Painter, and Francisco Alvarez with a brief note to "be nice Ranger."
Be nice Ranger
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Orioles news: Basking in Yankees series win
The Orioles showed signs of improvement after winning a series against the Yankees.
Can the Orioles finally fly somewhere good this season? They showed signs of life.
Elbow · Unknown
How will the Yankees pitching respond to its first stress test?
Max Fried suffered an elbow injury during his last start, creating the Yankees' first major injury concern of the season.
The Yankees have their first big injury scare of the year after Max Fried s elbow got in the way of his last start.
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MLB ABS challenge stats: Who are the best and worst teams, players?
Seven weeks into MLB's first ABS Challenge System season, the Detroit Tigers are leading while the Washington Nationals are struggling.
Seven weeks into MLB's first ABS Challenge System season, the Detroit Tigers are winning the battle. The Washington Nationals aren't even close.
Transaction
Troy Melton rehabs in Toledo, Carson Rucker homers twice for Lakeland
Troy Melton is rehabbing in Toledo while Carson Rucker hits two home runs for Lakeland in Detroit Tigers farm system activity.
Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers farm system for Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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Are the Pirates MLB playoff contenders or pretenders ?
The article questions whether the Pittsburgh Pirates are legitimate playoff contenders or pretenders.
Which way, Pirates fans?
Performance
Dodgers offense backs up Shohei Ohtani s latest gem in win over Giants
Shohei Ohtani pitched seven scoreless innings as the Dodgers defeated the Giants 4-0 with improved offensive production.
Shohei Ohtani pitched seven scoreless innings, and the Dodgers' slumping offense showed some renewed signs of life in a 4-0 win over the Giants
Elbow - Posterior Soreness · Day-to-Day
Yankees news: Fried exits with elbow issue
Yankees pitcher Fried exits game with elbow posterior soreness while Stanton remains unable to run and Dominguez receives a PRP injection.
Fried leaves with elbow posterior soreness , Judge focused on here and now of competitive window; Stanton not cleared to run, Dom nguez gets PRP shot
Undisclosed · Unknown
Mets expecting imminent Francisco Lindor update as injuries keep mounting
The Mets are awaiting an imminent update on Francisco Lindor's injury status as the team deals with mounting injuries.
04/30/26: New York Mets Francisco Lindor in the dugout against the Washington Nationals in the 9th inning at Citi Field in Queens, New York, USA, Thursday, March 30, 2026. Photo...The...
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Starting Pitcher Chart May 14th, 2026
A starting pitcher chart for May 14th, 2026 highlights Jess Luzardo as a pitcher to start.
It's time to start Jes s Luzardo again, let's go!! Source
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Shohei Ohtani: Continues dominance on mound
Shohei Ohtani delivered a dominant pitching performance with seven shutout innings and eight strikeouts to earn the win against the Giants.
Ohtani (3-2) allowed four hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven shutout innings to earn the win over the Giants on Wednesday.
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Giants return to their old ways
The Giants are returning to poor performance, reverting to their previous struggles.
Back to not being good.
Transaction
Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Devin Williams leaving April struggles behind, Giants demote Ryan Walker
The Giants demote closer Ryan Walker while Devin Williams works to overcome his April struggles in a closer report update.
Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves from around the league with updated closer rankings.
Oblique Strain · Cleared
Bryce Miller allowed eight hits and two runs with one walk and three strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Astros on Wednesday.
Bryce Miller made his season debut after recovering from an oblique strain, pitching 5 1/3 innings with improved velocity against the Astros in a no-decision.
In his long awaited return from an oblique strain, there was plenty to dissect from Miller's season debut. Starting with some positives, it was encouraging to see his velocity jump up nearly three ticks compared to last season and sitting between 97 and 98 mph. It held steady around there for his whole 81-pitch outing too, which was another great sign. Also, he showed off his deep repertoire against a right-handed heavy Astros lineup. However, despite his stuff returning to form, whiffs did not follow. Miller only forced eight swings-and-misses and struggled to put hitters away. His command was solid overall, but wavered with two strikes. Still, this should be considered a huge step in the right direction and he's scheduled to face the White Sox next week.
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Randy Arozarena went 2-for-5 with a stolen base on Wednesday against the Astros.
Randy Arozarena went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and is riding a seven-game hit streak while raising his batting average to .306.
Arozarena is on first with multiple hits in his last three games and a seven-game hit streak. During that time, he's raised his batting average from .265 to .306, which is tied for 15th-highest in the league. On top of all these hits, he's also running wild with four steals in his last nine games as he contributes to our teams in a multitude of ways.
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Lance McCullers allowed seven hits and two runs with two walks and six strikeouts across 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Mariners on Wednesday.
Lance McCullers delivered a solid start with six strikeouts across 5 1/3 innings, allowing seven hits and two runs in a no-decision against the Mariners.
Coming off a fingernail issue, McCullers worked around constant traffic on the bases to deliver a solid start here. He led with his cutter against a very left-handed heavy Mariners lineup and it forced plenty of weak contact to bail him out of some jams. Ironically, despite all the base runners, the only runs he surrendered came via two solo home runs. The first of which came against J.P. Crawford, the first batter of the game. McCullers threw him three fastballs, none were thrown harder than 90 mph, and he didn't throw one for the rest of his outing after Crawford's tank. That's one heck of an adjustment right there and it worked because the velocity on the rest of his pitches did not dip. Keep an eye on that fastball velocity in his next scheduled start against the Twins.
Transaction
Matt Mervis Signs In Mexican League
Matt Mervis signs with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League after appearing in MLB from 2023-25.
First baseman Matt Mervis has signed with the Algodoneros de Uni n Laguna of the Mexican League. The club announced the deal on Monday. Mervis went 0-4 with three strikeouts in his team debut last night. The 28-year-old appeared at the MLB level each season from 2023-25. A former undrafted free agent signee by the Cubs, Mervis […]
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Rangers 6, D-Backs 5: Angina in Arlington
The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a painful one-run loss to the Texas Rangers 6-5 in a chaotic ninth inning.
TL;DR: A chaotic ninth inning (on both ends) capped off one of the most painful losses of the year.
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Mariners lose game, umpire, maybe Cal Raleigh in extras
The Mariners lost a game in extras and may have lost catcher Cal Raleigh to injury, while pitcher Bryce Miller returned with improved velocity.
Bryce Miller returns with best-ever velocity
Performance
Shohei Ohtani's ERA shrinks even more with brilliant outing vs. Giants
Shohei Ohtani delivered a brilliant pitching performance with seven scoreless innings against the Giants, helping the Dodgers attempt to end their four-game losing streak.
Shohei Ohtani threw seven scoreless innings against the Giants on Wednesday night, putting the Dodgers in position to end their four-game skid.
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Simeon Woods-Richardson allowed seven hits and eight runs - six earned - with four walks and one strikeouts across three-plus innings in a loss to the Marlins on Wednesday.
Simeon Woods-Richardson had another poor outing, allowing eight runs on seven hits with four walks across three-plus innings in a loss to the Marlins.
It's another day that ends in "y" and another awful outing for Woods-Richardson. The Marlins had a run on the board against him before he recorded an out, partially due to an error, and he never settled in. After the Twins tried to stretch him through the fourth inning, he let the first four batters of the inning reach safely, was yanked, and both inherited runners he left came around to score. This latest blowup pushed him to an abhorrent 7.71 ERA on the season with 20 strikeouts and 20 walks through 42 innings. The Twins are likely thinking about anyone in the organization that could possibly take his rotation spot.
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Byron Buxton went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a walk on Wednesday against the Marlins.
Byron Buxton went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a walk against the Marlins, bringing his season total to 15 home runs and tying him for third-most in the league.
When Buxton is hot, he gets really, really hot. This pair of home runs gave him 15 on the season. Seven of those have come in the 11 games he's played in May. Zoom back a little bit further, and he has 10 over his last 15 games. Stretch it back a little bit further again, and all 15 of Buxton's home runs have come in his last 26 games. That power surge has tied him with Munetaka Murakami for the third-most long balls in the league while Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber are the only hitters with more.
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Owen Caissie went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk on Wednesday against the Twins.
Owen Caissie went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk against the Twins, breaking a 28-game home run drought.
After smoking two home runs in his first seven games of the season, Caissie hadn't hit one since before this game. That was 28 games and 88 plate appearances ago for a player whose power is their carrying tool. He finally managed to get off the schneid here though with a 400 foot blast off Simeon Woods-Richardson, but still has a lowly .609 OPS and strikeout rate north of 40% as he tries to maintain his strong-side platoon role in the Marlins' outfield.
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Max Meyer allowed seven hits and four runs with two walks and nine strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings in a 9-5 win over the Twins on Wednesday.
Max Meyer delivered a strong pitching performance with 9 strikeouts and 22 swings-and-misses in a 5 2/3 inning outing as the team defeated the Twins 9-5.
There was a lot of good and also plenty of weird in this start from Meyer. First with the good, he forced 22 total swings-and-misses. That's only the 16th instance so far this season of a pitcher recording that many whiffs in a single game. The bulk of those came from the combination of his slider and sweeper, which have each been borderline unhittable this season as he's found some more velocity on each. Now for the weird, he didn't get many called strikes and found himself hunting for the whiff a bit too often through the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings after his lineup had built him a big lead. He simply wasn't in the zone enough, especially with his fastball, to give his team any length. Also, he could not figure out Byron Buxton who launched two home runs off him. All in all, this was an encouraging start, just one that felt like it could have yielded better results. Next, he's lined up for a two-start week against the Mets and Braves with both starts coming at home.
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Bryce Eldridge finished 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Bryce Eldridge went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts against the Dodgers, continuing a poor stretch since his callup.
The Giants gave Casey Schmitt the day off to get Eldridge in there tonight, but it obviously didn't work. Eldridge is 2-for-21 with a homer and nine strikeouts while starting six of nine games since his callup. If the A's want to play him again Thursday, it should be at the expense of Willy Adames, who forgot how many outs there were and got doubled off to end the seventh tonight.
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Santiago Espinal hit his first homer since 2024 to get the Dodgers on the board in Wednesday's win over the Giants.
Santiago Espinal hit his first home run since August 2024, going back-to-back with Mookie Betts in the Dodgers' win over the Giants.
Espinal and Mookie Betts hit back-to-back homers off Robbie Ray in the third inning. Espinal went 451 plate appearances in between homers (417 as a Red, 34 as a Dodger), with his last coming on Aug. 30, 2024. He survived the return of Betts from the IL this week, but there's the chance the Dodgers could give him the boot when Enrique Hernandez is activated, which will likely happen on May 23. If he survives over Hyeseong Kim then, he'd still be in line to go if everyone is healthy once Tommy Edman returns, assuming that Tommy Edman returns.
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Robbie Ray surrendered four runs -- three earned -- and seven hits over 4 2/3 innings in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers.
Robbie Ray had a poor outing against the Dodgers, allowing four runs on seven hits over 4 2/3 innings with reduced velocity and only two strikeouts.
Ray's velocity was down about one mph from his season average tonight, and he finished with just two strikeouts and a 19 percent CSW. With Santiago Espinal and Mookie Betts taking him deep, he's now allowed 10 homers in 50 1/3 innings, a significant rate increase from last year's 22 in 182 1/3 innings. His catching situation got a big downgrade and he's not likely to be particularly well supported offensively or defensively going forward, so his mixed-league value should be pretty limited. Maybe, though, it could pick up again if he's involved in a deadline deal.
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Shohei Ohtani allowed only four singles over seven innings in the Dodgers' 4-0 shutout of the Giants on Wednesday.
Shohei Ohtani delivered a dominant pitching performance with seven innings of four-hit shutout baseball, striking out eight batters in the Dodgers' 4-0 victory over the Giants.
Ohtani apparently did something new with his splitter tonight, as the seven he threw were up 3.3 mph from his season average. Mostly, though, he used fastballs and sweepers, picking up all eight of his strikeouts with those two offerings. In seven starts this season, he's allowed no earned runs four times, one earned run twice and two earned runs once. It's only earned him a 3-2 record, but his ERA is sitting at 0.82. The plan still appears to be for him to get a second straight day off at the plate on Thursday. He'll be back at DH for the series against the Angels on Friday, and he'll likely make his next start Tuesday in San Diego.
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Bolte Flashes In Athletics Win Over Cardinals
The Athletics defeated the Cardinals 6-2, with an outfielder having an electric debut and pitcher J.T. Ginn delivering another dominant performance.
The A s got back in the win column on Wednesday evening, bouncing back from a series-opening loss by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 in convincing fashion in front of the Sacramento crowd. And a certain outfielder had an electric debut. Too much? Ginn dominates again Right-hander J.T. Ginn entered this contest coming off the [ ]
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41-Pitch Inning Dooms Matthew Liberatore-Athletics Beat Cardinals 6-2
Matthew Liberatore pitched 4 strong innings but was pulled after a 41-pitch 5th inning as the Athletics defeated the Cardinals 6-2.
Matthew Liberatore had a really strong 4 innings, but it was a 41-pitch 5th inning that ended his night and allowed the Athletics to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2. After a relatively quiet first three innings, the Cardinals were first to score in the top of the 4th inning when Nolan Gorman singled to [ ]
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Victor Scott II went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before being lifted for a pinch-hitter Wednesday against the Athletics.
Victor Scott II went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and is struggling at the plate with a .178 batting average, likely facing a demotion to Triple-A if Lars Nootbaar returns.
If Lars Nootbaar can pull off a successful comeback later this month, Scott is probably going to find himself in Triple-A for a spell. He's hitting just .178/.243/.228, dropping his career line to .202/.277/.283. He's even disappointed a bit on the basepaths, getting caught on three of his nine steal attempts. Last year, he was 34-for-38.
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Matthew Liberatore surrendered four runs and nine hits in five innings Wednesday in a loss to the A's.
Matthew Liberatore allowed four runs and nine hits over five innings in a loss to the A's, falling to 2-2 with a 4.40 ERA.
Liberatore's velocity was a little better than usual tonight and he had great success in amassing a 58 percent CSW on the 19 curveballs he threw, but thanks to Nick Kurtz's grand slam in the fifth, the results just weren't there in the end. The loss leaves him 2-2 with a 4.40 ERA. That's not much different than his 4.21 ERA from last year, but his strikeout and walk rates are both significantly worse now than they were then. If he's just going to be a fifth starter, it might be worth dropping his changeup and cutter and taking another look at him as a reliever at some point.
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Despite allowing nine hits, J.T. Ginn limited the Cardinals to an unearned run over six innings to win Wednesday.
J.T. Ginn earned a win by limiting the Cardinals to an unearned run over six innings despite allowing nine hits.
Ginn gave up at least one hit each inning, but eight were singles and only four came on hard-hit balls. He induced a double play ball in the first, and the Cardinals went on to make outs on the basepaths in the fourth and sixth. Ginn, who opened 0-1 in five starts and three relief appearances, has pitched 14 innings with one earned run allowed while winning his last two starts. He'll take his next turn in Anaheim against the Angels. It's a two-start week, as he'll also face the Padres on the road, but he'd make for a risky streaming pick.
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Nick Kurtz had a grand slam and a double Wednesday in the Athletics' 6-2 victory over the Cardinals.
Nick Kurtz hit a grand slam and double to lead the Athletics to a 6-2 victory over the Cardinals, breaking out against left-handed pitching.
The slam off Matthew Liberatore was Kurtz's third in 15 career at-bats with the bases loaded. It was also his first homer in 63 plate appearances against lefties this season. He's previously gone 7-for-43 with two RBI in his 12 games in which the opposition started a lefty. Fortunately, he's done plenty of damage against righties along the way, and he's currently sporting a .267/.418/.453 line for the year.
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Shohei Ohtani s gem helps Dodgers snap four-game losing skid
Shohei Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings as the Dodgers defeated the Giants 4-0 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Ohtani tosses six scoreless innings, Espinal and Betts go deep in 4-0 win over Giants.
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Shohei Ohtani, the pitcher-only version, breaks Dodgers losing streak with 7 scoreless innings, ERA down to 0.82
Shohei Ohtani pitches 7 scoreless innings to break the Dodgers' losing streak, lowering his ERA to 0.82, the second-best through seven starts in franchise history.
The only Dodger in history with a better ERA through seven starts: Fernando Valenzuela.
News
Braves News: Injury updates, Eric Hartman, more
Atlanta Braves news and notes roundup featuring injury updates and information about Eric Hartman.
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday
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Christian Scott 'fought' in 'gritty outing', Mets' bullpen comes up 'huge' in win over Tigers
Christian Scott pitched a gritty outing and the Mets' bullpen performed well in a win over the Tigers, with Carson Benge hitting the game-winning hit in the 10th inning.
On a night where Carson Benge was the hero with his game-winning hit in the 10th inning against the Detroit Tigers, Christian Scott and the Mets bullpen should not be forgotten.
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Jake Burger: Homers in four-RBI effort
Jake Burger went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in the White Sox's 6-5 win over Arizona.
Burger went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 win over Arizona.
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Framber Valdez allowed five hits and two runs with two walks and seven strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Mets on Wednesday.
Framber Valdez pitched 6 2/3 innings with 7 strikeouts and 2 runs allowed in a no-decision against the Mets, showing sharp form in his return from suspension.
It was smooth sailing for Valdez most of the night here. The Mets barely challenged until a two out walk by their nine-hitter Luis Torrens and a bloop single by Carson Benge to follow chased Valdez from the game. Bo Bichette matched Benge with a bloop single of his own to tie this game and take the opportunity to earn a win from Valdez. Still, he was sharp in his return from suspension forcing 11 swings-and-misses, with four different pitches forcing at least two, and getting tons of ground balls. It was a nice bounce back performance before what is scheduled to be a two-start week for Valdez against the Guardians and Orioles up next.
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Riley Greene went 3-for-5 with two RBI on Wednesday against the Mets.
Riley Greene went 3-for-5 with two RBI against the Mets, driving in the Tigers' only runs in an extra-inning loss.
Greene came through with a two-run knock in the first inning to give the Tigers an early lead. Those stood as their only two runs in an extra inning loss against the Mets. Oddly enough, Greene has foregone power this season in favor of more contact with just four home runs, but a .325 batting average so far this season. His strikeout rate remains relatively high, so expect that average to dip while the home runs likely follow as the weather warms up in Detroit.
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Christian Scott allowed seven hits and two runs with two walks and five strikeouts across 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Tigers on Wednesday.
Christian Scott pitched 4 2/3 innings with 7 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, and 5 strikeouts in a no-decision against the Tigers.
It was a grind for Scott in nearly every inning he pitched, but he dug deep to hold the Tigers to just two runs. Both scored in the first inning after heavy wind blew a line drive from Mets' right fielder Carson Benge before Riley Greene knocked a liner over a drawn-in infield. Why the infield would be in during the first inning is a valid question, but Scott stopped the bleeding right there. The Tigers struggled to square him up, but he also struggled to put hitters away. Especially left-handers as Scott continues to search for the splitter that was supposed to be his new weapon against them. Nevertheless, his fastball, sweeper, and cutter are all nasty and keep him at least mildly effective on most nights. He's scheduled for a two-start week coming up against the Nationals and Marlins.
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Carson Benge went 3-for-5 with a walk-off single plus a stolen base and was caught stealing as well in a 3-2 win over the Tigers on Wednesday.
Carson Benge went 3-for-5 with a walk-off single and a stolen base in the Mets' 3-2 win over the Tigers, despite an early defensive miscue and being caught stealing.
Benge had his finger prints all over this game for a variety of different reasons. First, he misjudged a line drive from Colt Keith amidst heavy winds at Citi Field that clanked off his glove, turned into a double, and set-up a two-run first inning for the Tigers. Then, he knocked a couple singles and stood at third base as the go-ahead run in the seventh. The Mets ran a cheeky first and third double steal, but Benge hesitated every so slightly and was thrown out at the plate. Finally, he stepped to the plate in the 10th inning and poked a walk-off single up the middle. After a disastrous first two weeks of his career, Benge has maintained a .271 batting average over his last 30 games and found some more power lately with an .817 OPS over his last 15 games. He's also hit lead-off in two straight games, including here against a left-handed pitcher. It's officially time to put him back on our radars.
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Matt Mervis Signs In Mexican League
Matt Mervis signs with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League after appearing in MLB from 2023-25.
First baseman Matt Mervis has signed with the Algodoneros de Uni n Laguna of the Mexican League. The club announced the deal on Monday. Mervis went 0-4 with three strikeouts in his team debut last night. The 28-year-old appeared at the MLB level each season from 2023-25. A former undrafted free agent signee by the Cubs, Mervis […]
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Jacob Misiorowski struck out 10, walked none, and allowed just four hits in seven shutout innings on Wednesday in a no-decision against the Padres.
Jacob Misiorowski delivered an outstanding pitching performance with 10 strikeouts, no walks, and four hits allowed over seven shutout innings against the Padres.
There are no words for this guy. His fastball averaged 100.6 mph in this start - yes, averaged - and forced a whopping 13 swings-and-misses. Specifically in the first innings, he threw 16 of them and they averaged 102.0 mph. Even to close out his start he threw fastballs at 102.0, 101.9, and 103.2 mph on his final three pitches to punch out Nick Castellanos and finish off another gem. It's a marvel anyone can even put their bat on the ball against him when he's clicking like this. That being said, the Padres barely did as Misiorowski retired the final 14 batters he faced. Also, it's important to note that he left this game after warming up ahead of the eighth inning with quad cramps. The injury didn't seem serious, as Misiorowski chuckled a bit as manager Pat Murphy came to yank him before the inning formally began. Regardless, it's now been three consecutive starts since the last time he allowed an earned run and sports 2.12 ERA on the season to go along with 80 strikeouts and 17 walks across 51 innings. This is an ace to the highest degree and is set for a huge two-start week coming up against the Cubs and Dodgers. Get your popcorn ready for those two games.
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Jackson Chourio went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base on Wednesday against the Padres.
Jackson Chourio went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in his seventh game back from a hand fracture, showing signs of offensive progress with 9-for-27 hitting and three doubles.
In his seventh game back from a hand fracture that took the first six weeks from his season, Chourio stole his first base of the season. He's yet to hit a home run, but is spraying hits all over the field going 9-for-27 so far with three doubles.
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Abner Uribe allowed two hits, one walk, and one untimely three-run homer in one inning of work en route to a blown save against the Brewers on Wednesday.
Abner Uribe blew a save against the Brewers after allowing a three-run homer in the ninth inning.
Just as he'd gotten himself firmly back on track, Uribe crumbled here. He retired the first two hitters in the ninth while clinging to a one run lead, but gave up a single to Miguel Andujar. Then, he walked Xander Bogaerts which set up Gavin Sheets to hit a go-ahead three-run homer. He hadn't blown a save in a month and should remain the preferred closing option for the Brewers should there be no more hiccups in the near future.
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Michael King allowed six hits and one run with two walks and five strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Brewers on Wednesday.
Michael King pitched 5 2/3 innings with six hits, one run, two walks, and five strikeouts in a no-decision against the Brewers, showcasing strong stuff with his fastball, changeup, and sinker-sweeper combo.
King is so much fun to watch when he has everything clicking. His fastball and changeup each forced four swings-and-misses and he was tunneling those two pitches beautifully off each other against left-handed batters. At the same time, his sinker-sweeper combo tormented right-handers. The only run he gave up came after a single by Sal Frelick following an eight-pitch battler, bunt hit, and two straight fielder's choices. He'll look to take this momentum into a two-start week against the Dodgers and Athletics with both starts coming at home.
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Mason Miller worked around a hit in a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn a save against the Brewers on Wednesday.
Mason Miller earned a save against the Brewers with a scoreless ninth inning, tying for the league lead with 13 saves.
After a clutch Gavin Sheets home run to put the Padres up in the top of the ninth, Miller came in for the bottom of the frame to slam the door. He allowed a lead-off single, but retired the next three to draw himself even with Cade Smith at 13 saves to lead the league. We're almost numb to his 102 mph fastballs and diabolical sliders at this point because of how consistent he's been this season.
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Gavin Sheets went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in a 3-1 win on Wednesday against the Brewers.
Gavin Sheets went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run to lead the Padres to a 3-1 victory over the Brewers.
The Padres did literally nothing all game offensively as Jacob Misiorowski set them down with ease. Then, a two-out single by Miguel Andujar in the ninth inning off Abner Uribe led to a walk by Xander Bogaerts before Sheets stepped to the plate. He promptly smacked a go-ahead home run that barely cleared the right field wall and left the Milwaukee crowd stunned. That was Sheets' seventh long ball of the year as he's carved out a nice role against right-handed hitters for San Diego.