Justin Allgaier Finishes 13th At Charlotte In Substitute Role For Kyle Larson
After the rain delay at Indianapolis meant Kyle Larson couldn't make the start of the Coca-Cola 600, Justin Allgaier got the opportunity of a lifetime to drive Larson's No. 5 Chevrolet, only the second time the prolific Xfinity Series winner drove a competitive NASCAR Cup Series car. In his only other Hendrick start at the... Read More
Cristian Javier Lands On Injured List
Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier (forearm) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm discomfort. Javier saw his velocity plummet in his most recent start and missed his scheduled bullpen session on Sunday morning. It has been a frustrating season for a number of Astros pitchers and Javier is no exception. He... Read More
Kyle Stowers Produces Three Hits, Four RBI In Monday's Win
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Kyle Stowers was 3-for-4 with two doubles, four RBI and a run scored during Monday's 11-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. It was the first multi-hit effort of the season for Stowers, who was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk a few weeks ago. The 26-year-old has fared well across his first nine... Read More
Chris Bassitt Strikes Out Seven, Battles Neck Spasms On Monday
Toronto Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt (neck) tossed five scoreless innings during Monday's 5-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. He struck out seven batters, gave up five hits and did not issue a walk. It was a solid performance from the veteran right-hander, especially since he almost missed Monday's start due to a battle... Read More
Senators General Manager Denies Brady Tkachuk Is On The Trade Block
Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk has found his name circling in trade rumors, but according to general manager Steve Staios, the team has no plans to cut ties with its captain. Speaking to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Staios called the rumors "complete B.S." while adding that the Senators are building a team around Tkachuk. The Senators... Read More
Joe Ryan Tosses Gem Against Royals
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan allowed one run on four hits across seven innings of work during Monday's 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. He struck out nine batters and did not issue a walk. The Twins bullpen made things closer than they should have been in this one, but Ryan still thankfully... Read More
Jacob Trouba Escapes Suspension For Elbowing
New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba has avoided suspension for elbowing Florida forward Evan Rodrigues during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday. He received a $5,000 fine for the incident, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Game 3 was a very busy day at the office for Trouba in general.... Read More
Jake Oettinger Aims To Continue Road Success On Monday
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger has a chance to register a fourth consecutive road win this postseason in Monday's Game 3 against the Oilers. Dallas' No. 1 was spectacular in the previous round against the Avalanche, allowing just one goal in all three away outings. After opening the playoffs with back-to-back defeats against Vegas, Oettinger... Read More
Stuart Skinner Looks To Return To Winning Ways Monday
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner is set to make his 13th start of the postseason in Monday's Game 3 against Dallas. He's started the series well, allowing four goals in two games, but Skinner will be aiming to get back to winning ways on Monday after the Stars tied the series at one with a... Read More
Roope Hintz A Game-Time Call Monday
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (upper body) is a game-time decision for Monday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against Edmonton. He's hoping to return to action after missing four games. Following a very quiet start to the postseason, Hintz had just started to heat up with five points in three games before he... Read More
Pedro Leon Showing Serious Power In Triple-A
Houston Astros outfield prospect Pedro Leon has shown tremendous offensive prowess in Triple-A Sugar Land to start the 2024 season. Through 47 games, he's slashing .290/.376/.546 with 15 doubles, 10 home runs, and 12 stolen bases. He also leads the minor leagues with 51 RBI. Currently ranked #27 on the Astros' list of top prospects,... Read More
Tyler Locklear Promoted To Triple-A
The Seattle Mariners promoted first base prospect Tyler Locklear to Triple-A Tacoma, and he will report to the Rainiers on Tuesday. Locklear, who is considered the club's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion after slashing a strong .291/.401/.532 with eight home runs, 12 doubles, one triple, 26 RBI, four stolen bases and... Read More
Adam Henrique Returns To Action Monday
Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique (ankle) is ready to return to the lineup on Monday against Dallas. He's set to make only his second appearance since Round 2 after recovering from an ankle injury. The 34-year-old is projected to center the third line, and he's also penciled in for second power-play duty. Henrique has recorded... Read More
Brooks Lee On Track To Rejoin Triple-A Next Week
Minnesota Twins infield prospect Brooks Lee (back) will continue his rehab assignment at Single-A Fort Myers this week and is on track to rejoin Triple-A St. Paul next week, barring any setbacks with his back injury. For the Florida Complex League team, Lee had nine hits in 20 at-bats with two doubles, so he looks... Read More
Bills Impressed With Chase Claypool At OTAs
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Chase Claypool has seen his stock steadily decline since his 11-touchdown rookie season in 2020 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last year with the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins, he caught just eight passes for 77 yards. He signed with the Bills on a one-year, $1.1 million deal this offseason, giving him... Read More