Royce Lewis Returns to Lineup Sunday
Royce Lewis (hamstring) is back in the Minnesota Twins' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He is slated to start at second base and bat cleanup.
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Sunday, July 19
Kyle Harrison Receives Clean MRI Results on Elbow
Kyle Harrison (elbow) confirmed that his precautionary MRI returned clean results. He reported no issues during his bullpen session on Saturday, providing a positive update on his health status as he continues his recovery process.
Otto Lopez Out of Lineup Sunday
Otto Lopez is absent from the Marlins' starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Vinnie Pasquantino Benched for Sunday's Contest
Vinnie Pasquantino is not included in the Kansas City Royals' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Yordan Alvarez Featured in July 19 Home Run Prop Picks
Yordan Alvarez is highlighted as a top home run prop bet for July 19. Analysts have identified him as a key player to watch for potential home run production in today's slate of games.
Calls Grow for Jackson Kent to Join Nationals Rotation
There is increasing sentiment that the Washington Nationals should promote Jackson Kent to the major league roster to provide a boost to the back end of their starting rotation at some point this season.
Jacob deGrom Cleared for Monday Start
Jacob deGrom (glute) has been cleared to return to the mound and is officially scheduled to start Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
Jacob Misiorowski Mound Return Set for Monday
Jacob Misiorowski (arm) has had his pitching schedule adjusted and is now slated to start Monday's game against the New York Mets.
TJ Rumfield Making Strong Case for Rookie of the Year
Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield is building a compelling case for Rookie of the Year honors as he looks to maintain his impressive performance levels during the second half of the season.
Ryan Weathers Start Pushed to Monday
Ryan Weathers will not pitch in the second half of Sunday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. His start has been rescheduled for Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Brewer Hicklen Included in Braves Lineup
Brewer Hicklen is in the starting lineup for the Atlanta Braves in the series finale against the Texas Rangers.
Trent Grisham Proving Vital to Yankees Success
Despite initial skepticism following his re-signing, Trent Grisham has quickly established himself as a cornerstone player and one of the most important contributors for the New York Yankees.
George Springer Out of Lineup Sunday
George Springer is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
Clarke Schmidt Makes Progress Toward Late-Season Return
Clarke Schmidt took an encouraging step toward a potential return to the New York Yankees' rotation on Saturday. The team is monitoring his progress as he works his way back from injury with an eye toward a late-season comeback.
Julio Rodríguez Activated, Hits Walk-Off in Return
Julio Rodríguez was activated from the concussion injured list and immediately made an impact, driving in the walk-off run in a 4-3 victory over the Giants. Rodríguez had been sidelined since July 3 after sustaining a head injury from a throw while on the bases.
Zyhir Hope Shines in Drillers' Narrow Defeat
Zyhir Hope delivered a strong individual performance, but it was not enough to prevent the Drillers from falling in a one-run loss to the RoughRiders.
Brandon Woodruff Mentioned in Sunday News Roundup
Brandon Woodruff was featured in Sunday's 'Meet the Links' news roundup regarding the latest updates across the league.
Aaron Civale Mentioned in Sunday News Roundup
Aaron Civale was featured in Sunday's 'Meet the Links' news roundup regarding the latest updates across the league.
Miguel Amaya Leads Cubs to 6-2 Win Over Twins
Miguel Amaya played a pivotal role in the Chicago Cubs' 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, helping the team jump to an early lead and maintain it throughout the game.
AJ Smith-Shawver Tosses 4.1 Scoreless Innings in Rehab
AJ Smith-Shawver delivered a strong performance on Saturday, throwing 4.1 scoreless innings during his minor league rehab outing for the Atlanta Braves.