
Ceddanne Rafaela Produces Four More RBI Thursday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela contributed in a big way to the team's 14-2 pounding of the Chicago White Sox, knocking in four runs with four hits. He finished the day 4-for-6 with a run and four RBI. It is shockingly Raffaela's third game this season with four or more RBI, with an incredible […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Tyler Stephenson
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) said he had X-rays on his right hand after Thursday's 8-4 win over the visiting division-rival Chicago Cubs, and they came back negative. Stephenson was hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of Thursday's contest but remained in the game and finished 2-for-2 with two singles, a walk […]

Teoscar Hernandez Finishes Triple Short Of Cycle Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez had a big night on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with a double and a homer in an 11-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hernandez added three runs and an RBI to round out his line. It was good to see the 31-year-old get back on track in June after going […]

Jarren Duran Continues Scorching June With Four-Hit Night
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran went 4-for-5 with a homer in a 14-2 drubbing of the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Duran set the tone with a lead-off homer in the first inning and the Red Sox didn't let up all night. The 27-year-old is off to a terrific start in June, going 10-for-21 […]

Tanner Houck Takes No-Hitter Into Sixth
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck was terrific on Thursday, tossing seven innings of two-run ball while coasting to a win in a 14-2 demolition of the Chicago White Sox. He finished with three hits allowed while walking none and striking out nine. Houck has been one of the better stories in both real […]

Mookie Betts Hits Three-Run Blast On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts had a big night at the dish on Thursday, getting on base four times and hitting a big three-run homer to put the game out of reach for the Pittsburgh Pirates in what ended up being an 11-7 victory. Betts went 2-for-4 with a pair of walks, two runs […]

Oneil Cruz Serves Up Combo Meal Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer and a stolen base in an 11-7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Cruz added a pair of runs and three RBI to his line, giving him an excellent evening at the dish. It hasn't been great of late for the talented […]

White Sox Actively Shopping Luis Robert Jr.
The Chicago White Sox are actively seeking packages for star outfielder Luis Robert Jr., according to Jon Heyman. Robert Jr. is signed with the team through 2025 and has team options in 2026 and 2027, but the White Sox are looking to cash in while Robert Jr. still has some term left on his deal […]

Kyrie Irving Struggles In Return To Boston
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving struggled in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Boston on Thursday. He scored only 12 points, shooting a rough 6-for-19 from the field while failing to make any of his five attempts from deep. Although he added three boards, two assists, and two steals, it wasn't his best showing. […]

Jaylen Brown Plays Well In The Win Over Dallas
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown had a team-high 22 points in the win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday evening. He added six rebounds, two assists, three steals, and three blocks. While Jayson Tatum is always the focal point for opposing defenses, Brown had another solid showing. There's no reason why that trend shouldn't continue […]

Kristaps Porzingis Solid In Return
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) was available for the win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Despite missing over a month with a Soleus strain, the veteran looked great in his 21 minutes off the bench, amassing 20 points off 8-for-13 shooting from the field while adding six boards and three blocks. Head […]

Jayson Tatum Leads Boston To A Win On Thursday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a double-double in Thursday's win over the Dallas Mavericks. He amassed 16 points and 11 rebounds, adding five assists and a block. Unfortunately, the former Duke Blue Devil had issues taking care of the ball in Game 1, committing six turnovers. Tatum was arguably the C's most productive performer […]

Luka Doncic Leads All Scorers In Game 1
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic had a game-high 30 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough, with Boston taking the win to claim the first contest of the series. Doncic added 10 rebounds and two steals. However, he struggled shooting, going 12-for-26 from the field and 4-for-12 […]

Jasson Dominguez Pulled From Triple-A Game Early
New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez was pulled from his Triple-A game before the eighth inning on Thursday night after going 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored. The move may wind up being connected to Juan Soto leaving the Yankees' game against the Twins with left forearm discomfort. (Update: It is now confirmed […]

Juan Soto Leaves Game Early Due To Left Forearm Injury
New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was removed from Thursday night's game due to left forearm discomfort following an hour-long rain delay. Soto had gone 0-for-1 with a pair of walks and a run scored before leaving the game. The superstar's exit saw Alex Verdugo enter in left field as Aaron Judge shifted to right. […]

Darius Slay Back At Practice
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (back) participated in a team minicamp practice on Thursday and ran with the first team on defense. Cayden Steele of NJ.com reports that Slay was the one consistent cornerback who remained with the first team in 7-on-7 and full-team scrimmages. The rookies rotated in and out of the lineup around […]

Courtland Sutton Plans To Report To Minicamp
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton was a no-show at voluntary workouts as he continues to seek a new contract. During an appearance on the DNVR Broncos Podcast, however, Sutton said that he will be reporting to mandatory minicamp. If he skipped minicamp as well, he was facing a fine of up to $100k. After […]

Kyren Williams Seen On The Practice Field
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (foot) was previously working with trainers during OTAs and doing some uptempo workouts. As shown by the Rams' official account on X, the lead back was back on the practice field and participating in on-field workouts on Thursday. Williams is set to open the year as the top […]

Ravens Hosting UFL Edge Rusher Malik Fisher For Tryout
The Baltimore Ravens are hosting a tryout for D.C. Defenders edge rusher Malik Fisher on Monday. This past season in the UFL, Fisher posted 33 tackles, seven tackles for loss, seven sacks, and three passes broken up. He was tied for second-most sacks in the league throughout the 10-game season. He has played two seasons […]

Max Meyer Expected To Join Marlins Soon
Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said that pitching prospect Max Meyer should be back in the big leagues "here soon." Meyer, the team's No. 2 prospect and No. 84 in all of baseball per MLB Pipeline, went 2-0 with a 2.12 ERA in three starts earlier this season before surprisingly being sent down to the […]

Spencer Arrighetti Expecting To Make His Next Start
Houston Astros rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (calf) said that he is expecting to make his next scheduled start on Monday in San Francisco against the Giants. Arrighetti was removed from his last start early on Tuesday after three innings against the St. Louis Cardinals due to a left-calf contusion when he was hit by a […]

Samuel Zavala Struggling At High-A
Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Samuel Zavala has been off to a slow start at High-A this season. Zavala got a taste of High-A ball last summer and logged 14 games with a poor 0.78 AVG. Unfortunately, those struggles have carried into this season, as he is currently riding a .187/.300/.345 line with five long […]

Joe Musgrove Dealing With Bone Spur And Bone Bruise
An MRI exam on San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove's right elbow showed a bone spur and a bone bruise. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection and a cortisone injection that he hopes will help him resume throwing in around two weeks. Arthroscopic surgery is possible if not enough healing takes play, "but we're not […]

Ryan Cermak Sharp Since Returning From Injury
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Ryan Cermak was recently activated from the 60-day injured list on May 23 after suffering from an undisclosed injury and has already been performing quite well through his first opportunities in the 2024 season. Cermak logged seven games with the Rookie League before moving up to High-A and has logged […]

Mike Clevinger To Throw Live Batting Practice Friday
Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said on Thursday that right-hander Mike Clevinger (elbow) will throw live batting practice on Friday and will eventually require a minor-league rehab start or two before the White Sox consider reinstating him from the 15-day injured list. Clevinger re-signed with the White Sox late and didn't make his first […]

Joe Mack Enjoying Power Surge
Miami Marlins catching prospect Joe Mack has enjoyed a power surge over the past week. In his past seven games, he has launched three long balls and seven total hits with a .655 SLG. Mack opened the season with High-A but logged only 13 games before moving up to make his Double-A debut. In his […]

Yoan Moncada Could Return After All-Star Break
Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said on Thursday that third baseman Yoan Moncada (thigh) is on a slow-paced rehab plan, but a return after the All-Star break in mid-July is still possible. The switch-hitting Moncada resumed baseball activities in mid-May and was swinging from both sides of the plate. Much like the rehabbing Eloy […]

Kristaps Porzingis Won't Have A Minutes Restriction
According to Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) won't have a minutes restriction on Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran has been sidelined for well over a month because of a Soleus strain. With that said, Porzingis could still see less work than usual, meaning Al Horford remains a […]

Buddy Hield Expected To Draw Interest In Free Agency
According to Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports, impending free agent guard/forward Buddy Hield is expected to draw "strong interest" from teams this offseason, with the Bucks, Magic, Suns, and Timberwolves the favorites to acquire his talents. After inking a four-year, $94 million contract with the Kings in 2020-21, Hield was dealt to Indiana before eventually […]