Kyle Leahy Set for Rubber Match Against Rockies
Kyle Leahy is slated to pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals in the rubber match against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, as the team looks to secure the series win.
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Sunday, September 6
Ian Happ Scratched from Sunday Lineup with Knee Discomfort
Ian Happ was scratched from the Chicago Cubs' lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins due to left knee discomfort, according to reports from Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Peter Lambert to Start Rubber Game for Astros
RHP Peter Lambert (8-7, 3.66 ERA) will take the mound for the Houston Astros in the rubber game of their three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Daikin Park this Sunday.
Jackson Jobe Starts for Tigers Against Guardians
RHP Jackson Jobe (1-2, 4.63 ERA) will start for the Detroit Tigers in Saturday's 1:40 p.m. game against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.
Munetaka Murakami Featured in Sunday Night Baseball Props
Munetaka Murakami is highlighted as a key player to watch for prop betting markets during Sunday Night Baseball on September 6.
Kody Clemens Featured in Sunday Night Baseball Props
Kody Clemens is highlighted as a key player to watch for prop betting markets during Sunday Night Baseball on September 6.
Max Kepler Designated for Assignment by Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated outfielder Max Kepler for assignment on Sunday.
Astros Recall Reliever Miguel Ullola from Triple-A
The Houston Astros have recalled 24-year-old reliever Miguel Ullola from Triple-A Sugar Land. Ullola has posted a 4.50 ERA over four appearances and six innings for the Astros this season, allowing three runs on four hits with one walk.
Astros Option Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A Sugar Land
Following Saturday night's game, the Houston Astros optioned reliever Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A Sugar Land to make room on the roster.
Liam Hicks Benched for Sunday Matchup vs. Texas
Liam Hicks is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers, according to Ryan Bass of Rays.tv.
Jacob Webb Expected to Return Sunday vs. Marlins
Minnesota Twins manager Craig Counsell stated he 'fully expects' Jacob Webb to be available to pitch in Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. Webb has been dealing with a forearm issue, but the team anticipates his return to the mound.
Kyle Stowers Homers in Return to Marlins Lineup
Kyle Stowers made an immediate impact in his return to the Marlins' lineup Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a 6-5 loss to the Cubs. Stowers remains a focal point for home run prop betting markets as he continues his productive stretch for Miami.
Rafael Devers Powers Giants with Multi-Homer Game
Rafael Devers delivered a standout performance in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Mets, going 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI. His power display made history in the Giants' record book and solidified his status as a top choice for home run props and betting predictions.
Luis Robert Placed on 10-Day IL With Hamstring Injury
The New York Mets placed Luis Robert on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to left hamstring discomfort. Robert had previously been held out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox before the roster move was officially confirmed.
Hunter Goodman Out of Lineup Sunday vs. Cardinals
Hunter Goodman is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The outfielder was also recently mentioned in the Sunday 'Meet the Links' news roundup, which provided a broader overview of various player updates across the league.
Walbert Ureña Faces Paul Skenes in Sunday Matchup
Walbert Ureña is set to start for the Los Angeles Angels in their Sunday contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates and opposing pitcher Paul Skenes.
Samuel Basallo Out of Starting Lineup Sunday
Samuel Basallo is not in the starting lineup for the Baltimore Orioles' game against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, as reported by Jake Rill of MLB.com.
Austin Riley Delivers Go-Ahead Hit in Braves' Victory
Austin Riley completed the Atlanta Braves' 5-4 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Phillies with a decisive hit in the eighth inning. Riley's performance followed a game-tying effort by Ronald Acuña, helping the Braves overcome a three-run deficit and move five games ahead of the Phillies in the division standings.
Jac Caglianone Day-to-Day With Grade 1 Elbow Strain
Jac Caglianone is sidelined for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays due to a Grade 1 flexor strain in his elbow. Royals manager Matt Quatraro confirmed the injury, noting that the outfielder is currently considered day-to-day as he recovers from the issue.
Hancel Rincon Noted in League-Wide News Roundup
Hancel Rincon was mentioned in the Sunday 'Meet the Links' news roundup regarding league-wide updates. This follows the recent incident involving an umpire's apology to the pitcher regarding a mid-game cap dispute during his MLB debut, which also resulted in the ejection of Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol.