EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Cincinnati Reds reinstated left-handed starter Nick Lodolo from the 15-day injured list Monday.Lodolo will start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday afternoon. He last pitched May 11.In a corresponding move, the Reds optioned right-hander Carson Spiers to Triple-A Louisville.The Reds placed Lodolo on the 15-day injured list earlier this month with a left groin strain.Lodolo, 26,…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Atlanta Braves reinstated catcher Sean Murphy from the 10-day injured list Monday.In addition to placing Ronald Acuña on the IL, the Braves recalled fellow outfielder J.P. Martinez from Triple-A Gwinnett and designated recently signed infielder Joey Wendle for assignment.Murphy, 29, has been out since suffering an oblique strain on Opening Day in Philadelphia. The All-Star and Gold…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIt's Memorial Day, so you know what that means, MLB fans -- you are officially free to look at the MLB standings!Among baseball fans, the saying goes that you should avoid checking the standings until Memorial Day, which gives teams time to play enough games through two months to add meaning to what we're seeing happen in every…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe St. Louis Cardinals placed right-hander Nick Robertson on the 15-day injured list Sunday because of right elbow inflammation.Robertson last pitched May 19, and the move is retroactive to Thursday.In a corresponding move, the Cardinals recalled right-hander Andre Pallante from Triple-A Memphis.Robertson, 25, has a 4.38 ERA with two walks and 14 strikeouts in 12 innings over eight…