McNeil started each of the previous 12 contests for the Athletics, but he'll take a seat during Wednesday's matinee. Tommy White will handle first base, and Donovan Walton will be covering second base ...

Des Kitchings explains what Virginia's offense needs next after run-heavy opener.

Gibson was waived by the Pelicans on Wednesday. This was an expected move by the franchise after he was acquired via trade Tuesday. It's unclear if Gibson will seek opportunities elsewhere.

The Hokies look to avenge last season's home loss against the Monarchs, who bring a school-record seven-game winning streak to Blacksburg after quarterback Quinn Henicle accounted for four touchdowns ...

Hjerpe will remain on a starter's schedule for the Cardinals down the stretch and is currently penciled in to serve in a piggyback role with Kyle Leahy, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch ...

Atlanta placed Elder on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to arthroscopic right knee surgery.

Atlanta activated Lopez (knee) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Hernandez threw two innings and 49 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Rays, so he's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm. Bailey Falter will grab Hernandez's roster spot.

Gose (1-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Diamondbacks after allowing two runs, one earned, on one hit over one inning.

Atlanta selected Falter 's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Falter was acquired from the Royals at the trade deadline and allowed just one unearned run with an 11:2 K:BB over 10.2 innings ...

Suarez elected to become a free agent Wednesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Wacha didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Diamondbacks after allowing three hits and four walks while striking out four over six scoreless innings.