The Cincinnati Reds are getting a major boost as they activate key players from the injured list. Right-hander Alexis Díaz (left hamstring strain) returns from the 15-day IL, while infielder Matt McLain (left hamstring strain) and outfielder Austin Hays (left calf strain) also rejoin the club. The move comes as the trio works their way back from a lingering injury that … [Read more...] about Reds Get Key Reinforcements with Trio Activation from Injured List
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Pirates to Place Catcher/First Baseman on Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates will place catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez on the injured list with a lacerated finger. The injury occurred in the first inning of Monday’s victory over the Washington Nationals at PNC Park, when a Paul Skenes pitch deflected off Washington’s James Wood’s foot and struck Rodríguez in the throwing hand. Rodríguez received four stitches on his finger … [Read more...] about Pirates to Place Catcher/First Baseman on Injured List
The Cardinals Are Moving to a Six-Man Rotation This Week
The St. Louis Cardinals plan to expand their starting rotation to six men this week, as Steven Matz is slated to start Wednesday against the Houston Astros. So far this season Matz has been coming out of the bullpen. He will join Sonny Gray, Erick Fedde, Miles Mikolas, Andre Pallante and Matthew Liberatore in the rotation going forward. Cardinals to Begin Using Six-Man Rotation … [Read more...] about The Cardinals Are Moving to a Six-Man Rotation This Week
Right-Hander Bobby Miller Will Get a Spot Start for the Dodgers
Right-handed starter Bobby Miller will get the start on Wednesday for the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Manager Dave Roberts made the announcement after playing coy for several days. Miller was pulled early from his last start at Triple-A Oklahoma City after just over three innings. Tomorrow is the last game against the Colorado Rockies and … [Read more...] about Right-Hander Bobby Miller Will Get a Spot Start for the Dodgers
The Hottest and Coldest Red Sox Players to Start the Season
The Boston Red Sox are one of the more disappointing teams this season, but it’s not because they haven’t tried. After losing the Opening Series to the Texas Rangers, they came back to life by winning five straight games. They took the series against the Baltimore Orioles and swept the St. Louis Cardinals in their first home series. This was supposed to be the turning point for … [Read more...] about The Hottest and Coldest Red Sox Players to Start the Season