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3 weeks ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Rudd |Mark Gannon |Alain De Leonardis |Brian Entrekin
Cleveland GuardiansShane Bieber made his first rehab start in the Arizona Complex League on May 31, recording 5 K in 2.1 scoreless IP. He will make his next start with AA-Akron on Friday, as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery last April. If Bieber continues to progress, he's looking at a late-June return to the rotation. If everyone is healthy when Bieber is ready, either Logan Allen or Slade Cecconi will be pushed aside.
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3 weeks ago | 
baseballhq.com | Mark Gannon |Alain De Leonardis |Brian Entrekin |Sara Sanchez
San Francisco GiantsThe Giants top prospect, left-handed hitting 1B Bryce Eldridge, could be one of the next top prospects to make their major league debut this season. The twenty-year-old Eldridge was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento from Double-A Richmond on June 3.
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3 weeks ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Entrekin |Sara Sanchez |Brian Rudd |Mark Gannon
Los Angeles AngelsThe Angels' offense has been hot and cold all season. Between injuries and poor performance, there has been reason for some needed change. Sure, Taylor Ward, Zach Neto, and Logan O'Hoppe are doing great and no concerns there, but there are a few infield spots that could use a change. Luis Rengifo has played 2B and 3B this season, while Yoán Moncada has played 3B when he's not on the IL. Kyren Paris was once an option, but he fizzled out and is back in Triple-A.
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4 weeks ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Rudd |Mark Gannon |Brian Entrekin
Detroit TigersParker Meadows has missed the entire season to this point due to a nerve issue in his throwing arm. He is back in action and off to a good start on his rehab assignment, and he could be activated within the next few days. The pending return of Meadows comes at a good time, as the team just lost Matt Vierling to another shoulder issue just days after his season debut. Meadows should have a pretty clear path to regular playing time right away, at least against right-handed pitching.
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Mark Gannon |Brian Entrekin |Sara Sanchez
Arizona DiamondbacksWith RHP Justin Martinez back from the 15-day IL, he has jumped right back into a high leverage role, although he hasn't seen action in a traditional closer role in his first two appearances. The Diamondbacks have not had a 9th inning save opportunity yet, with Martinez pitching in the 8th inning both times he's been called on. Martinez returned to action on May 24 and struggled in his first outing in almost four weeks, giving up 2 ER on 2 H and 1` BB with 2 K over 1.0 IP.
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Entrekin |Sara Sanchez |Mark Gannon
Baltimore OriolesAs has been noted in recent editions of Playing Time Today, Baltimore has been searching for solutions for its struggling starting rotation (5.54 ERA, 29th in MLB). With injured starting pitchers Grayson Rodriguez, Kyle Bradish, and Tyler Wells not expected back any time soon, the team will need to rely on its internal options. After Baltimore designated Kyle Gibson for assignment, they gave an opportunity to Chayce McDermott (pitching in bulk following an opener).
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Entrekin |Sara Sanchez |Mark Gannon
Houston AstrosThe Astros have been searching for a regular second baseman all season. Their usual second baseman, Jose Altuve, has been in left field with the occasional game at second base, while Brendan Rodgers started the season at 2B but now shares the position with Mauricio Dubón. Between Rodgers, Dubón, and occasionally Altuve, the Astros have been getting next to no offensive production at 2B, and they may need a change.
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Sara Sanchez |Mark Gannon |Brian Entrekin
Cincinnati RedsThe Reds have dealt with a slew of injuries early this season, but new manager Terry Francona has been getting the most out of his players. It's a big reason the team has been able to weather injuries to key position players and starting pitchers. They'll enter a weekend series with the division-leading Cubs at Great American Ballpark just one game under .500They'll also get a big boost to their rotation with Hunter Greene returning from the injured list.
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Mark Gannon |Brian Entrekin |Alain De Leonardis
San Francisco GiantsThe evolution of the 2025 Giants starting rotation continues, with 23-year-old RHP Hayden Birdsong joining twenty-six-year-old RHP Landen Roupp in the rotation. At 29-20 and just 1.0 game behind the Dodgers in the NL West, the Giants look to be making solid moves to field the best possible rotation.
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1 month ago | 
baseballhq.com | Brian Entrekin |Alain De Leonardis |Brian Rudd |Mark Gannon
AthleticsThe hype train was in full force a couple of weeks ago for Nick Kurtz and rightfully so, as he was destroying Triple-A pitching. The early time at the big league level has not gone as smoothly for Kurtz. He’s hitting .219 over 22 games with one home run and six RBI. Kurtz has an ISO below .100 with a 37% strikeout rate. He is barreling the ball nearly 10% of the time with a 45% hard-hit rate, which is promising, but the swing-and-miss problems have been killing his overall production.
