Jazz Chisholm Not In Monday's Lineup

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals. Chisholm is getting his first rest day of the 2021 season after starting all three games against the Rays in the opening series. The speedy infielder looked impressive, collecting a triple, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. […]

Yandy Diaz Gets Day Off Monday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz is not in Monday's lineup against the Red Sox, as he gets his first day off of the 2021 season. Diaz impressed in the team's opening series, collecting three hits and a pair of RBI and runs scored in three contests against the Marlins. Yoshitomo Tsutsugo will enter […]

Jesse Winker Not In Lineup For Monday's Game

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (illness) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates. Winker is dealing with a non-COVID-related illness, which forced him to miss Sunday's game. It doesn't sound like the slugger is facing a lengthy absence. Tyler Naquin, who homered on Sunday, will get another start in left and […]

Elieser Hernandez Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (bicep) was placed on the 10-day Injured List on Monday. Hernandez is dealing with right biceps inflammation, an injury that he suffered during his start on Saturday. It's disappointing news for both the Marlins and his fantasy managers- as Hernandez was a popular sleeper pick in fantasy circles heading […]

George Springer Progressing Well

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (oblique) is "doing really well" in his recovery from an oblique injury, per manager Charlie Montoyo. Springer suffered the ailment late in the spring, and it cost him the opening series of the season, though the team expected him to be ready for their home opener on April 8. […]

Andres Gimenez Sitting On Monday

Cleveland Indians infielder Andres Gimenez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. This will be his second straight game on the bench- and second straight start for Ahmed Rosario at short- against a left-handed pitcher. It's worth noting that Gimenez did start against a southpaw on Opening Day, so while it […]

Luis Arraez Exits Game With Injury

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez (undisclosed) left Monday's game with an unknown injury. Arraez appeared to hurt himself during his second at-bat of the game, grabbing his midsection before manager Rocco Baldelli and trainer Michael Salazar came out to check on him. The 23-year-old was 1-for-1 with a walk and two runs scored. Fellow utility […]

Ryan Jeffers Starting Behind The Plate Monday

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers will get the start behind the plate for Monday's series opener against the Detroit Tigers. Jeffers is currently 1-for-4 this year, with a loud pinch-hit single in Sunday's game. The 23-year-old will be behind the dish for the second time this season, as manager Rocco Baldelli seems trending towards a […]

Nelson Cruz In Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is in Monday's lineup against Tigers' right-hander Jose Urena. Cruz wasn't able to start in the Twins' opening series at Milwaukee given that it's a National League park, though he'll be able to begin feasting on Tigers' pitching starting on Monday. Cruz collected a hit and an RBI in […]

Byron Buxton Not In Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (illness) is not in Monday's lineup for the series opener against the Tigers. Buxton was forced to leave Sunday's game early as he came down with a non-COVID-related illness and appears to need a day of recovery before getting back into game action. The 27-year-old will be replaced in center […]

Chuma Okeke Fills Up The Box Score In Losing Effort

Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke put together another solid all-around effort in a 119-109 loss to the Nuggets Sunday. Okeke tallied 19 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two three-pointers, a pair of steals, and a blocked shot in a season-high 39 minutes. The 22-year-old is getting all the minutes he can handle in Orlando's new-look […]

Aaron Gordon Scores 24 Points On Efficient Shooting

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon got revenge against his old team in Sunday's win over the Magic. Gordon netted a game-high 24 points on 10-for-13 shooting from the field, adding seven boards, two assists, a pair of blocks, and a three-pointer in 35 minutes. It's the most points that Gordon has scored in Nuggets' threads- […]

Nikola Jokic Hands Out 16 Assists In Sunday's Win

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic flirted with a triple-double in Sunday's win over Orlando. Jokic scored 17 points with 16 assists, nine rebounds, and a steal in 38 minutes of action. He shot just 45.5 percent from the field, but it was his incredible ability as a facilitator that helped the Nuggets make a huge […]

Clint Capela Has Monster 24-18 Line In Win

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela delivered another monster line in Sunday's win over the Warriors. Capela scored 24 points with 18 rebounds, two blocked shots, and a steal in 32 minutes. He shot 10-for-16 from the field and 4 of 6 from the charity stripe. The free-throw shooting has been strong recently, as he's made […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Stuffs The Stat Sheet In Sunday's Loss

Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. did a little bit of everything for his team in a loss to the Hawks on Sunday. Oubre recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds- his sixth double-double of the year- along with three blocks, two assists, two triples, and two steals in 37 minutes. The 25-year-old had been […]

Stephen Curry Scores 30-Plus For Third Straight Game

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry dropped 30-plus points for the third consecutive game on Sunday. Curry netted a game-high 37 points on 12-for-23 shooting from the field. The superstar guard didn't have it from beyond the arc, as he shot 3 of 12, though he made up for it by sinking 10 of his […]

Grayson Allen Fills Up The Box Score

Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen stuffed the stat sheet in Sunday's win over the 76ers. Allen recorded 15 points, five rebounds, four triples, two assists, two blocks, and two steals in 27 minutes. He wasn't efficient, as he shot 5-for-14 from the field and 4 of 13 from beyond the arc, though the wide array […]

Tobias Harris Scores Game-High 21 Points In Losing Effort

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris poured in a game-high 21 points in 27 minutes of a 116-100 loss to the Grizzlies. Harris stepped up with Joel Embiid (rest) out of the lineup, as he scored 21 of the 46 points produced by the starting five in Sunday's game. Harris shot 8-for-14 from the field while […]

Jonas Valanciunas Records 10th Straight Double-Double

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas notched his 10th straight double-double in Sunday's win over the 76ers. Valanciunas scored 16 points with 12 rebounds and one assist in just 26 minutes. The 28-year-old shot an efficient 8-for-11 from the field and missed his lone three-point attempt. Valanciunas has been churning out double-doubles like a machine this […]

Max Kepler Drives In Three, Swipes Base On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler collected three RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 8-2 win over Milwaukee. Kepler drove in one run on an infield single in the first inning, then plated two runs with another base hit in the sixth. He also swiped his first base of the season. Kepler labored through a […]

Miguel Sano Goes Yard Against Brewers

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano bashed his first home run of the season in his team's victory over the Brewers. Sano's home run was a line-drive bullet that made its voyage toward the right-field seats at an exit velocity of 106.7 MPH, his first round-tripper of the season. He did have two strikeouts, giving […]

Mitch Garver Belts First Home Run Of Season Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's win over Milwaukee. Garver sent a 94-MPH fastball to the opposite field at an exit velocity of 101.7 MPH for his first long ball of the season. The veteran backstop also went the other way on his infield […]

Luis Arraez Reaches Base Safely In All Five Plate Appearances

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez was the quintessential leadoff man in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Brewers. Arraez went 3-for-3 with two walks, a double, and a run scored. The 23-year-old seems to be taking to the leadoff spot well so far, as he has six hits and three walks compared to three strikeouts so […]

Michael Pineda Earns Win On Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda earned the win in his first start of the 2021 season against the Brewers. Pineda tossed five innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits, one unearned run, and a pair of walks while fanning five batters. The 32-year-old right-hander was cruising through four innings until he got himself into […]

Byron Buxton Not Injured, Has Non-COVID Illness

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (illness) was removed from Sunday's game due to a non-COVID-related illness. Given Buxton's lengthy injury history, fantasy managers probably held their breath when they heard that he had to be removed from the game. Fortunately, the 27-year-old didn't sustain an injury. Buxton produced three extra-base hits- including two home runs- […]

Byron Buxton Exits Sunday's Game Early

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (undisclosed) was forced to leave Sunday's game early. It's unclear what occurred, but Brent Rooker was sent in as a pinch-hitter before Buxton's second at-bat of the game- so it's likely that something happened to the speedy outfielder when he was playing in the field. The Twins shifted Jake Cave […]

Austin Hays Leaves Game With Hamstring Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) left Sunday's game with right hamstring discomfort. Hays appeared to hurt himself while diving back towards second base after hitting a double in the third inning against the Red Sox. The 25-year-old outfielder ends his day 1-for-2 at the plate with a two-run double and will likely be considered […]

Carlos Carrasco Pitches Simulated Game Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) pitched a simulated game in Port St. Lucie on Sunday. Carrasco tossed two innings and was able to throw all of his pitches, per manager Luis Rojas. While Carrasco is still weeks away from returning to game action, he still seems to be progressing rather quickly relative […]

Josh Fuentes Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes (wrist) was scratched from Sunday's lineup. Fuentes is reportedly dealing with left wrist soreness, though it's unclear exactly when the injury occurred. The 28-year-old had a solid day at the plate on Saturday, clubbing a two-run homer for his first long-ball of the 2021 season. Fuentes is a potential […]

Jon Gray Expected To Make Next Start

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray is expected to make his next start after dealing with cramps during Saturday's game. Despite the no-decision, Gray looked solid in his first outing of the season, striking out seven batters while walking one in five innings before experiencing full-body cramps. It's good news that Gray will be fine […]