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Major League Baseball has named Houston Astros RHP Spencer Arrighetti the American League Pitcher of the Month for May. This is his first Pitcher of the Month honor and his second monthly award overall, following a previous AL Rookie of the Month recognition. Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA) continues his dominant season as he prepares to face his former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, in the second game of their current series.
Mets player Carson Benge successfully executed a steal of home plate during Wednesday afternoon's game. After failing to complete a double steal attempt a few weeks ago, Benge managed to time his run perfectly to secure the run for New York.
Zach Neto is out of the Los Angeles Angels' starting lineup for the third consecutive game on Wednesday as he continues to deal with a neck injury. His status remains day-to-day as the team monitors his recovery.
MacKenzie Gore is set to take the mound for the Texas Rangers in Wednesday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The contest marks the third game of the series, with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 PM CT. Gore will be opposed by Cardinals starter Andre Pallante.
JJ Wetherholt is absent from the St. Louis Cardinals' starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Texas Rangers. The team is set to face MacKenzie Gore, with Andre Pallante taking the mound for St. Louis. No further details regarding the reason for his absence were provided in the game preview.
George Kirby (5-5) took the loss in Wednesday's game against the Mets, allowing five runs (four earned) on nine hits and one walk over four innings of work. He recorded five strikeouts in the outing. Prior to the game, analysts had highlighted his high chase rate as a key factor for the Mariners, but he struggled to contain the Mets' offense in this appearance.
Top Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller is scheduled to undergo a radiofrequency ablation of the facet joints in his back this Friday. The procedure is expected to keep the organization's No. 1 infield prospect sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, delaying his return to the field.
Chad Dallas has been called up to the Toronto Blue Jays' major league roster. The team added him as an extra arm in case he is needed for the pitching staff during the current series against the Atlanta Braves. His availability depends on the depth provided by the starting rotation, specifically the performance of Patrick Corbin in the ongoing series at Truist Park.
Patrick Corbin is set to take the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays in game two of their series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The Blue Jays are looking for a strong outing from Corbin to help secure a win. His performance is particularly significant as the team manages their pitching depth, with Chad Dallas currently up with the team as an extra arm. Corbin will face Braves starter Grant Holmes in the 7:15 p.m. EDT contest.
Grant Holmes has been tabbed to start on the mound for the Atlanta Braves as they look to secure a series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays at Truist Park. Holmes is tasked with anchoring the pitching staff in this pivotal matchup. He will be supported by a lineup that sees the return of Ha-Seong Kim. The stage is set for game two, with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m. EDT as Holmes faces off against Patrick Corbin.
Robert Gasser has been recalled from Triple-A to start tonight’s game for the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers, currently holding a 37-21 record, look to Gasser to anchor the pitching staff in their matchup against the San Francisco Giants. This roster move provides the team with fresh depth as they continue their season campaign.
Mets right-hander Kodai Senga took the mound for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday as part of his ongoing injury rehabilitation. Senga successfully grinded through five innings of work, marking another step forward in his recovery process. The Mets continue to monitor his progress closely as he works toward a return to the major league rotation.
Brandon Lowe, alongside Ryan O’Hearn, has been a key contributor to the Pittsburgh Pirates' offense. The team's offensive production has reached a new level with their presence, leading to discussions about the resurgence of the 'Pirates Lumber Company.' Lowe's impact on the lineup is viewed as a significant upgrade that has transformed the team's scoring capabilities this season.
Erick Fedde dominated the Minnesota Twins, leading the Chicago White Sox to an 8-0 victory to salvage the series finale. This performance followed earlier reports that betting markets favored the Twins, highlighting the challenge Fedde successfully overcame to secure the win for Chicago.
Hurston Waldrep is among the key arms the Atlanta Braves are anticipating the return of to strengthen their starting rotation. Along with AJ Smith-Shawver and Spencer Schwellenbach, Waldrep is expected to provide significant depth to the Braves' pitching staff as the team looks to bolster its rotation.
Spencer Schwellenbach is identified as one of the helpful hands the Atlanta Braves are waiting on to return to the starting rotation. Along with AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep, Schwellenbach is expected to provide necessary depth to the Braves' pitching staff as the team navigates the season.
The San Francisco Giants have called up Dylan Smith to the major league roster. The move comes as the team places pitcher Matt Gage on the 15-day injured list.
After a strong performance in Tuesday's 8-3 win against the Giants, where he finished 2-for-4 with an RBI double, a walk, and two runs scored, Jackson Chourio is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against San Francisco.
Pete Fairbanks secured his seventh save of the season in a 4-1 victory over the Nationals on Wednesday. He delivered a scoreless ninth inning, allowing only one hit while striking out one batter to close out the win for the Marlins.
Ketel Marte is receiving a scheduled day off and is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.
