Alex Kirilloff To Be Recalled Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff will get the call to join the team on Friday. Kirilloff had already appeared in a game for the Twins this season, though it was as the 27th man, and he was promptly sent back down to the alternate site. However, the organization's number-two ranked prospect figures to have more […]

Miguel Sano Headed For Injured List

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) will be placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Sano was initially considered day-to-day with right hamstring tightness, though the team opted to put him on the injured list after he missed each of the last two contests. The slugger was off to a slow start to […]

Kyle Higashioka Swats Third Home Run Of Season

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka cranked his third home run of the season in Thursday's victory over Cleveland. Higashioka's homer was a no-doubter, a 420-foot blast that left the bat at an exit velocity of 105.6 MPH. He doubled in the third inning and scored on a DJ LeMahieu single. The 31-year-old is quietly […]

Rougned Odor Comes Up With Big Hit

New York Yankees infielder Rougned Odor came up big for his team in a 6-3 win over the Indians on Thursday. Odor came up with the bases loaded and the game tied at three- and delivered a two-RBI single to give the Yankees the lead for good. It's his first multi-hit game since joining New […]

Gleyber Torres Has Three-Hit Day

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI in a 6-3 victory over the Indians. Torres was in the midst of a slump and took some heat for not hustling out a grounder on Wednesday night- though he bounced back nicely in Thursday's contest. He came up with […]

Aroldis Chapman Records Third Save Of Season

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman locked down his third save of the season in Thursday's win over Cleveland. Chapman entered the ninth with a three-run lead and sandwiched a walk in between three strikeouts in a 14-pitch inning. The veteran closer still has yet to allow a run and owns a very impressive […]

Domingo German Earns Win With Quality Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German notched his first win of the season in Thursday's 6-3 defeat of the Indians. German pitched six innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on seven hits while fanning six batters with one walk. He ran into trouble in the first inning, allowing a series of hits- and all […]

Jose Altuve Could Return This Weekend

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve could make his return to the lineup this weekend. Altuve has been able to lift and run and is in good spirits, per manager Dusty Baker. Baker noted that the All-Star second baseman is doing much better, with a real chance of getting back into the lineup this weekend […]

Dinelson Lamet Likely Headed To The Injured List

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (forearm) is likely headed to the 10-day injured list, though the team has no current plans for an MRI. Lamet made his anticipated return to the mound on Wednesday but had to leave the game after throwing just 29 pitches, as he experienced right forearm tightness. The Padres […]

George Springer Closing In On Return

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quad) is getting closer to a return to action. Springer is slated to play center field in an intrasquad game at the team's alternate site on Friday. This is an important step for the veteran outfielder, as he was having trouble running, so if he can play the field […]

Brandon Nimmo, J.D. Davis, Jeff McNeil Not In Thursday's Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hip), third baseman J.D. Davis, and second baseman Jeff McNeil are on the bench for Thursday's contest against the Cubs. Nimmo is dealing with right hip stiffness, though it seems to be a day-to-day issue. Davis and McNeil are slumping in their own rights, with the former's struggles coming […]

Tommy Pham, Victor Caratini Sitting On Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham and catcher Victor Caratini are getting the day off on Thursday. Pham has been slumping to start the season, though he's picked up a hit in three of his last four games. Caratini has caught five of the team's last six games and will get a breather. Jurickson Profar […]

Cody Bellinger To Take Batting Practice Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) will take on-field batting practice on Thursday. This comes after Bellinger was able to take some swings and jog lightly on Monday, so he's progressing along well so far. The slugger remains without a timetable for his return, though he noted that once the swelling and bruising […]

Mookie Betts In The Lineup Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (forearm) is in Thursday's lineup for the contest against the Padres. Manager Dave Roberts had indicated that Betts would be in line to return Thursday, as the All-Star outfielder was feeling better since being hit by a pitch on his forearm during Monday's game. Betts will be in right […]

Donovan Solano Placed On 10-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right calf strain. Solano suffered the injury during Wednesday's game while running the bases- and it's not surprising that the Giants made this move, as they expected that he would have to miss some time with […]

Luke Voit To Take Batting Practice Next Week

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee) will be in Scranton next week to take batting practice- and potentially see live game action. Voit was able to begin swinging the bat on Tuesday, so it sounds like he's trending in the right direction. The slugging first baseman is still a couple of weeks away […]

Deivi Garcia A Candidate For Spot Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia is a candidate for a spot start if the team opts to go with a six-man rotation coming out of the weekend. Garcia pitched five innings at the alternate site earlier this week and would be fully rested and a possible option, as a member of the taxi […]

Aroldis Chapman Finding Success With Splitter

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman is getting early results from his splitter. Chapman has thrown nine split-fingers this season and has yet to allow a hit with the pitch while striking out five batters with the offering. The veteran southpaw noted that it's not necessarily a new pitch, just one that he wasn't […]

Brett Gardner Moved Up To Leadoff Spot Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner will set the table for the offense as the leadoff man on Thursday against Indians' right-hander Aaron Civale. Gardner will get his first start of 2021 as the leadoff man, having previously slotted into the third, sixth, and ninth spots in the Yankee order. Manager Aaron Boone likely wanted […]

Gio Urshela Not In Lineup For Series Opener

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (back) is not in Thursday's lineup for the opening game of a four-game series against the Indians. Urshela had to leave Wednesday's game and was diagnosed with lower back tightness, though he's considered day-to-day. DJ LeMahieu will get the start at third base. Provided that Urshela is not […]

Giancarlo Stanton, Gary Sanchez Sitting Thursday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton and catcher Gary Sanchez are getting the day off Thursday. Stanton had played in each of the last five games for New York, clubbing two homers with a trio of RBI and walks, though he struck out 10 times in that span. Sanchez, who is presumably still dealing […]

Marvin Bagley III Cleared For On-Court Work

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III (hand) has been cleared to resume basketball activities on Thursday. Bagley has been sidelined for 20 games with a fractured fourth metacarpal in his left hand- and was able to join the team recently after being away. He'll now begin working on the court, with head coach Luke Walton […]

Troy Brown Jr. Ruled Out Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward Troy Brown Jr. (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets. Brown will miss his second consecutive contest on Thursday as he deals with a sprained ankle. Denzel Valentine will see added minutes on the wing in Brown's absence against Charlotte.

Richaun Holmes Cleared To Resume Basketball Activities

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (hamstring) was cleared to resume basketball activities on Thursday. Holmes has missed the past five games with a right hamstring injury, though it seems like he's trending in the right direction. Head coach Luke Walton said that the Bowling Green product is "doing much better" and that the team will […]

Dario Saric Questionable, Jae Crowder Ruled Out

Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with Boston. Fellow forward Jae Crowder (ankle) has been ruled out for the contest. Both players are dealing with ankle injuries of varying degrees, though Saric's has now been listed as an ankle sprain after previously being diagnosed as 'soreness.' It's looking like Frank […]

Andre Drummond Probable For Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (toe) is probable to play in Thursday's contest against the Mavericks. Drummond has been able to tough out the injury lately- so it's not too surprising that the team expects him to be available. The 27-year-old big man is averaging a double-double with 1.8 steals per game in April […]

Evan Fournier, Robert Williams III Close To Returning

Boston Celtics guard Evan Fournier and center Robert Williams III (knee) are close to making their respective returns to the court. Fournier has been in the league's COVID-19 health protocols and has missed eight contests, but general manager Danny Ainge said that the former Magic wing could return to action this weekend, depending on how his […]

Jaylen Brown Doubtful For Thursday

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (shoulder) is doubtful for Thursday's contest against Phoenix. Brown is dealing with left shoulder bursitis, an issue that seemed to bother him during Monday's game. Celtics' president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said that Brown was doing better on Wednesday but that he's sore- Ainge believes it's a day-to-day issue. […]

Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart Suiting Up

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) and guard Kemba Walker (illness) are available to play in Thursday's game against the Suns. Tatum has been nursing a left ankle injury, though he hasn't missed a game since March 22, so it's not surprising to see him out there. Walker and Marcus Smart (illness) have been dealing […]

Damian Lillard Scores 22 Points In Return

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard returned on Wednesday night after a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury. Lillard was a little rusty, unsurprisingly, but scored 22 points with five assists, four rebounds, two three-pointers, and a pair of steals in 37 minutes. It was great to see him out there for 37 minutes, […]