Luis Arraez Reaches Base Three Times

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and a walk in a 6-5 loss to the Brewers on Opening Day. Arraez batted leadoff in a regular-season game for the first time in his young career and impressed immediately. The 23-year-old hit the ball hard all day, registering exit velocities of 90 […]

Alex Colome Blows Save In Twins Debut

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome had a shaky outing in his debut with his new team on Opening Day. Colome entered the game in the ninth inning with a three-run lead but couldn't shut the door, registering a blown save. The 32-year-old reliever normally relies on his cutter, but the pitch was hit hard […]

Max Kepler Has Three-Hit Day Against Brewers

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler put his rough spring behind him immediately with a three-hit performance on Opening Day in a 6-5 loss to Milwaukee. Kepler grounded out in his first at-bat but couldn't be kept off the bases after that, as he nearly hit for the cycle with an RBI single, a triple, and […]

Byron Buxton Homers, Swipes A Base In Opening Day Loss

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, a pair of walks, and a stolen base in a 6-5 loss to the Brewers on Opening Day. Buxton's home run ball was sent into orbit- as it left his bat at an exit velocity of 111.4 MPH and traveled 456 feet. […]

Luis Arraez Starting In Left Field, Batting Leadoff Against Brewers

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez will get the start in left field and bat leadoff for his team on Opening Day against the Brewers. Arraez batted leadoff at times during the spring, with manager Rocco Baldelli saying that it's something he plans to do more often in tandem with Max Kepler, the usual leadoff hitter. […]

Nelson Cruz Not In Opening Day Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz will be on the bench for Opening Day against the Brewers. Since the Twins are playing in a National League park, there's no designated hitter, meaning fantasy managers might not be able to slot Cruz into their lineups until Monday's game against the Tigers. The 40-year-old slugger has made […]

Chris Paul Dishes Out 14 Assists With Just One Turnover

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul had a vintage performance in Wednesday's win over the Bulls. Paul scored 19 points with 14 assists and three rebounds in 32 minutes. The veteran guard did have to leave the game briefly with a finger injury but returned after having the trainers look at it. Paul has eight or […]

Nikola Vucevic Records Double-Double With Full Line Against Suns

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic stepped up in the absences of new teammates Zach LaVine (ankle) and Coby White (neck) in Wednesday's loss. Vucevic went for 24 points and 10 rebounds, his highest scoring total- and first double-double- since joining the Bulls. He chipped in three assists, two triples, two steals, and a block in […]

Devin Booker Drops 45 Points In 35 Minutes

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker went off for 45 points in a 121-116 win over the Bulls on Wednesday night. Booker rounded out his monster scoring line with four rebounds, four assists, two triples, a block, and a steal. The 24-year-old was in the midst of a four-game shooting slump, though he broke out of […]

Dennis Schroder Hands Out Eight Assists In Loss To Bucks

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder had another strong game as a facilitator in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee. Schroder handed out eight assists compared to three turnovers in 32 minutes. The 27-year-old rounded out his line with 17 points, three rebounds, three triples, one block, and a steal. Schroder has just six turnovers in his […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Records 25-10 Line With Three Blocks

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo snapped a three-game streak without a double-double in Wednesday's victory over the Lakers. Antetokounmpo dropped 25 points with 10 boards, four assists, and three blocks in 36 minutes. The superstar forward was particularly careless with the basketball, as his nine turnovers matched his season-high- though he was very efficient on […]

Jrue Holiday Does It All For The Bucks In Wednesday's Win

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday did a little bit of everything in a 112-97 win over the Lakers on Wednesday. Holiday poured in 28 points with eight rebounds, six assists, four steals, three triples, and a block in 34 minutes. The shot was falling for the 30-year-old as he knocked down 11 of 16 field-goal […]

Christian Wood Fills Up The Box Score In Return

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood returned to the lineup on Wednesday after a two-game absence and put up an impressive line. Wood struggled with his shot, scoring 14 points on 4 of 12 shooting from the field, though he tallied eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks, two steals, and a three-pointer in 35 minutes. The […]

Joe Harris Catches Fire From Beyond The Arc

Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris caught fire from three-point range in a victory over the Rockets on Wednesday. Harris knocked down 7 of 12 three-point attempts for 21 of his 28 points, adding six rebounds while committing no turnovers in 37 minutes. The 29-year-old had just 16 points in his last two games combined, so […]

Kyrie Irving Goes Off For 31 Points And 12 Assists

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving went off in his second game back since returning from a short absence. Irving scored 31 points while matching his season-high in assists with 12 in a 120-108 win over the Rockets. The star guard added six rebounds, three triples, and a steal in 39 minutes. Irving had to pick […]

Taylor Trammell To Start In Center Field On Opening Day

Seattle Mariners center fielder Taylor Trammell will be the team's starting center fielder on Opening Day against the Giants. Trammell impressed this spring, collecting 14 hits, three home runs, nine RBI, and a pair of stolen bases, though he did have a concerning number of strikeouts in 19 spring games. The 23-year-old hasn't played above […]

Adalberto Mondesi Expected To Miss A Couple Of Weeks

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) is expected to miss a couple of weeks, per manager Mike Matheny. Mondesi suffered an oblique strain during the team's final Cactus League game and was placed on the 10-day injured list, though Matheny indicated that it could take "at least a couple of weeks." The 25-year-old is […]

Zack Britton Placed On 60-Day Injured List

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Wednesday night. Britton hasn't been able to pitch since early March due to a bone chip in his left elbow- with the Yankees forced to look elsewhere for their bridge to the ninth inning until at least late May. […]

Gregory Soto Looking Like Team's Closer

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Gregory Soto earned the praise of manager AJ Hinch on Wednesday, who spoke about his pitcher's "closer stuff." Soto would seem to have the best arsenal of any hurler in the Tigers' bullpen, considering his blazing fastball, which he can touch 100 MPH with, and filthy slider, a pitch that registered […]

Michael Pineda Named Twins' Third Starter

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda will take the mound for his team in their third game of the season against the Brewers. Pineda's spring statistics may not have looked great, but he did flash his ability to miss bats, registering 10 strikeouts to just one walk. The 32-year-old will get an intriguing matchup on […]

Hassan Whiteside Ruled Out Wednesday Against Spurs

Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Spurs. Wednesday will mark Whiteside's fourth straight absence as he manages a sore knee. Richaun Holmes will continue to dominate the frontcourt touches for Sacramento, as he has three straight double-doubles with at least two blocks in each contest.

Paul George, Rajon Rondo Ruled Out For Thursday's Game

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (foot) and guard Rajon Rondo (groin) have been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Denver. This will be George's third missed game, as he deals with a sore right foot. Rondo has yet to make his Clippers debut due to a groin injury. Luke Kennard and Terance Mann should […]

Kyle Lowry To Miss 7-10 Days Of Action

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (foot) will be sidelined for 7-10 days, per Blake Murphy of The Athletic. Lowry was ruled out early for Wednesday's game, with head coach Nick Nurse saying that the veteran guard's toe infection "is not going well." With Lowry out for a week, guards Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Out Until At Least Mid-April

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (plantar fasciitis) will be out until at least mid-April. Gilgeous-Alexander will be reevaluated at that point, per head coach Mark Daigneault. It's not very encouraging that the team has yet to name an exact timetable for his return, though there's still at least some hope that he'll be able […]

Brandon Clarke A Late Scratch Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (personal) was a late scratch on Wednesday and won't suit up against the Jazz. Clarke will miss the game for personal reasons- and is one of three Grizzlies out for the contest, including Grayson Allen (hip) and Justice Winslow (thigh). Clarke's absence will mean more opportunities for Kyle Anderson and […]

Derrick Rose Ruled Out Wednesday

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (ankle) was downgraded to out for Wednesday's game with the Timberwolves. Rose was initially expected to suit up, but a sore left ankle will keep him on the sidelines against Minnesota. His absence will mean more opportunities for Immanuel Quickley and Elfrid Payton, who will handle the point guard […]

Eric Paschall Doubtful Against Heat Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall (wrist) is considered doubtful to suit up against the Heat on Thursday. Paschall missed Monday's game and was unable to practice on Wednesday as he deals with a sore left wrist, so he's certainly not trending in the right direction. If he is forced to miss another game, Juan […]

Donovan Mitchell Out Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies. Mitchell is not with the team and is out for personal reasons. In his absence, expect guards Jordan Clarkson and Mike Conley to get plenty of chances against Memphis, with an increased role for forward Joe Ingles also likely. […]

Malik Monk Probable For Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (foot) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Nets. Monk was ruled out after being listed as probable on Tuesday, so this is certainly a situation to monitor closely until tip-off. His possible return would lead to fewer minutes for Caleb Martin and Cody Martin- and fewer […]

Jarrett Allen, Larry Nance Jr. Miss Wednesday's Practice

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (head) and Larry Nance Jr. (illness) were unable to participate in Wednesday's practice. Both Allen, who is in the league's concussion protocol, and Nance, who is dealing with a non-COVID-related illness, missed the team's most recent game on Monday- and seem likely to miss another one on Thursday against the […]