NEWS
11:35 AM - Braden Nett (Ath) Las Vegas placed Nett on the 7-day injured list March 27 with a rotator cuff injury, David Laurila of FanGraphs reports.
10:57 AM - Carson Benge (NYM) went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's win over the Twins.
10:46 AM - Miles Mikolas (Wsh) is available to serve as the primary pitcher for the Nationals in Friday's contest against the White Sox, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
10:39 AM - PJ Poulin (Wsh) will serve as the Nationals' opening pitcher in Friday's game against the White Sox, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
9:48 AM - Jesus Made (Mil) went 3-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and three steals in a game with Double-A Biloxi on Thursday.
9:21 AM - Nate Pearson (Hou) (elbow) permitted one run on one hit and four walks over two innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.
4:41 AM - Troy Johnston (Col) went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a walk Thursday against the Padres.
8:00 PM - Gerrit Cole (NYY) (elbow) pitched 4.1 innings, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out four in his rehab start with High-A Hudson on Thursday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
6:52 PM - Luken Baker (AZ) Diamondbacks brought back Baker on a minor-league contract Tuesday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.
6:44 PM - Nicky Lopez (ChC) Rockies traded Lopez to the Cubs on Thursday in exchange for cash.
6:39 PM - Spencer Torkelson (Det) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Brewers.
6:33 PM - Patrick Sandoval (Bos) Red Sox returned Sandoval (biceps) from his rehab assignment Thursday, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
6:32 PM - Riley Greene (Det) went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Brewers.
6:28 PM - Dean Kremer (Bal) Orioles placed Kremer on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 20, due to a right quadriceps strain, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
6:26 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) went 3-for-4 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 8-7, 10-inning win over the Phillies.
6:21 PM - Michael Busch (ChC) went 2-for-6 with a home run and four total RBI in Thursday's 8-7, 10-inning win over the Phillies.
6:19 PM - Brandon Young (Bal) Orioles recalled Young from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday and he will start in Friday's game versus the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
6:17 PM - Ian Happ (ChC) went 2-for-6 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Thursday's 8-7, 10-inning win over the Phillies.
5:58 PM - Henry Davis (Pit) is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Rangers.
5:43 PM - Riley Cornelio (Wsh) Nationals are expected to recall Cornelio from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Spencer Nusbaum of Athletic reports.
5:10 PM - Ezequiel Duran (Tex) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.
5:07 PM - Caleb Thielbar (ChC) exited with an apparent leg injury in the ninth inning of Thursday's game versus the Phillies, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
4:56 PM - Jack Leiter (Tex) is dealing with right ankle soreness as a result of a fall during Wednesday's start versus the Pirates, but he expects to be ready for his next scheduled outing Monday against the Yankees, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
4:53 PM - Craig Yoho (Mil) Brewers reinstated Yoho (calf) from the injured list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Nashville, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
4:50 PM - Carter Baumler (Tex) (intercostal) has been sent to Triple-A Round Rock to begin a rehab assignment.
4:46 PM - Willie MacIver (Tex) Rangers designated MacIver for assignment Thursday.
4:43 PM - Robert Garcia (Tex) Rangers placed Garcia on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left shoulder inflammation.
4:43 PM - Julian Fernandez (Wsh) Nationals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.
4:34 PM - Ryan Feltner (Col) was removed from his start against the Padres on Thursday due to right triceps tightness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
4:30 PM - Kyle Teel (CWS) did not begin a rehab assignment earlier this week as initially anticipated, as his right hamstring is "still grabbing at him a little bit" when he runs, Connor McKnight of the Chicago Sports Network reports.
4:29 PM - Tarik Skubal (Det) did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Brewers. He allowed four runs on seven hits while striking out five over six innings.
4:25 PM - Willi Castro (Col) was removed from Thursday's game against the Padres with right knee soreness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
4:17 PM - Ozzie Albies (Atl) went 3-for-4 with with a homer, an additional run scored and four total RBI in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Nationals.
4:09 PM - Esteury Ruiz (Mia) Marlins Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.comRuiz (oblique) from the injured list Thursday.
4:06 PM - Cade Cavalli (Wsh) did not factor into the decision Thursday against Atlanta. He allowed two runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out 10 over five innings.
3:57 PM - Matt Wallner (Min) is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Mets.
3:52 PM - Royce Lewis (Min) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.
3:50 PM - JR Ritchie (Atl) (1-0) earned the win Thursday over the Nationals, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out seven.
3:36 PM - Sonny Gray (Bos) Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday that the MRI on Gray's right hamstring did not reveal anything worse than expected, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
3:33 PM - Austin Warren (NYM) Mets optioned Warren to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
3:29 PM - Christian Scott (NYM) Mets recalled Scott from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
3:27 PM - Ronny Mauricio (NYM) Mets recalled Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
3:23 PM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) Mets placed Lindor on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left calf strain.
3:17 PM - Michael Harris II (Atl) was removed from Thursday's game against the Nationals in the seventh inning due to left quad tightness.
3:09 PM - Blake Snell (LAD) (shoulder) threw one-plus inning in a rehab outing with Single-A Ontario on Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and one walk. He didn't strike out any batters.
3:06 PM - Chris Murphy (CWS) (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday, Brooke Fletcher of the Chicago Sports Network reports.
3:01 PM - Cody Bellinger (NYY) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Red Sox.
2:14 PM - Eric Wagaman (Min) Twins designated Wagaman for assignment Thursday, Dan Hayes of Athletic reports.
2:12 PM - Christian Roa (Min) Twins claimed Roa off waivers from the Astros on Thursday, Dan Hayes of Athletic reports.
1:50 PM - Payton Tolle (Bos) Red Sox recalled Tolle from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
1:50 PM - Luisangel Acuna (CWS) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.
1:47 PM - Edgar Quero (CWS) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.
1:36 PM - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (AZ) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the White Sox.
1:08 PM - Rafael Devers (SF) went 2-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Dodgers.
1:05 PM - Heliot Ramos (SF) went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Dodgers.
1:05 PM - Will Smith (LAD) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
12:57 PM - Justin Verlander (Det) A.J. Hinch said Verlander's (hip) bullpen session Wednesday was "encouraging", Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
12:44 PM - Casey Schmitt (SF) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Dodgers.
12:34 PM - Brenton Doyle (Col) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt versus the Padres.
12:26 PM - Hunter Goodman (Col) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.
12:24 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (ChC) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Phillies.
12:18 PM - Lucas Sims (CWS) was designated for assignment by the White Sox on Thursday.
12:17 PM - Phil Maton (ChC) (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
12:12 PM - Seth Halvorsen (Col) Rockies recalled Halvorsen from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
12:11 PM - Chase Petty (Cin) (undisclosed) will start for Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
12:10 PM - Jimmy Herget (Col) Rockies placed Herget on the paternity list Thursday.
12:04 PM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) Mets are expected to place Lindor (calf) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
12:03 PM - Zach Cole (Hou) (toe) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Fayetteville on Thursday.
12:00 PM - Carson Kelly (ChC) will start at catcher and bat fifth in Thursday's game against the Phillies.
11:53 AM - Alan Rangel (Phi) Phillies optioned Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.
11:50 AM - Nolan Hoffman (Phi) Phillies recalled Hoffman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.
11:39 AM - Felix Reyes (Phi) will start in left field and bat cleanup in Thursday's game versus the Cubs.
11:35 AM - Adolis Garcia (Phi) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.
11:21 AM - Carson Kelly (ChC) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Phillies.
11:20 AM - James Wood (Wsh) went 2-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's loss to Atlanta.
11:14 AM - Devin Fitz-Gerald (Wsh) is slashing .333/.463/.519 with two homers, 10 steals in 11 attempts and a 10:9 BB:K through 13 games for High-A Wilmington to begin the season.
11:12 AM - Wandy Peralta (SD) tossed 1.2 relief innings against Colorado on Wednesday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out one batter.
11:11 AM - Quinn Priester (Mil) (wrist) yielded four runs on three walks while recording just two outs in his first rehab start with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.
10:56 AM - Nathan Lukes (Tor) went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Angels.
10:55 AM - Mike Trout (LAA) went 1-for-3 with a home run, an additional run, two walks and a stolen base in a 7-3 win against Toronto on Wednesday.
10:55 AM - Kai-Wei Teng (Hou) general manager Dana Brown said Wednesday in an interview on SportsTalk 790 that the teams has had internal conversations about stretching Teng back out to be used as a starting pitcher.
10:51 AM - Ernie Clement (Tor) went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Angels.
10:45 AM - Trey Yesavage (Tor) (shoulder) could make another rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo before coming off the injured list, Max Ralph of MLB.com reports.
10:40 AM - Patrick Corbin (Tor) may not be the pitcher bumped from the rotation when Trey Yesavage (shoulder) comes off the IL, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.
10:37 AM - Brady House (Wsh) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus Atlanta.
10:33 AM - Jose Berrios (Tor) (elbow) struck out five over four shutout innings Wednesday in a rehab start with Single-A Dunedin. He scattered three hits and didn't issue a walk.
10:27 AM - Jonah Heim (Atl) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.
10:22 AM - Matt Olson (Atl) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.
10:21 AM - Griffin Canning (SD) (Achilles) yielded two earned runs on three hits and two walks across 1.2 innings in his rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A El Paso. He didn't record a strikeout.
10:19 AM - Drake Baldwin (Atl) went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.
10:01 AM - Gregory Soto (Pit) (1-0) earned the win in relief Wednesday against the Rangers despite allowing two runs on three hits over an inning of work, striking out three.
10:00 AM - Masyn Winn (StL) "continues to undergo preventative care" for a lower-back issue, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
9:57 AM - Braxton Ashcraft (Pit) didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Rangers after tossing seven innings of two-run ball, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out five.
9:52 AM - Jack Leiter (Tex) didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Pirates, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out five.
9:47 AM - Ronny Mauricio (NYM) Mets will recall Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse prior to Thursday's game against the Twins, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
9:45 AM - Luke Weaver (NYM) (2-0) earned the win in relief Wednesday against the Twins, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out three across 1.1 innings.
9:39 AM - Roman Anthony (Bos) Sox manager Alex Cora said in an interview on the WEEI Sports Radio Network that Anthony (back) will remain out of the lineup Thursday against the Yankees.
9:33 AM - Clay Holmes (NYM) didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Twins after allowing two runs on five hits and a walk across seven innings. He struck out three.
9:30 AM - Dylan Dodd (Atl) placed Dodd on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left thoracic spine inflammation.
9:28 AM - Taylor Rogers (Min) (0-1) was tagged with the loss in relief Wednesday against the Mets after allowing one run on one hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning.
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