Derrick White Starting In Game 4

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White will start during Monday's playoff showdown versus the visiting Miami Heat. Marcus Smart (ankle) is dealing with a sprain and won't play, so White will get extra work in Game 4. White averaged 14.4 points, 5.6 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.0 steals as a member of the starting lineup during […]

Tyler Herro Sidelined With A Groin Injury

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (groin) won't play on Monday evening against the Celtics. The 22-year-old has struggled throughout most of the postseason, averaging 13.5 points and shooting a hideous 23.2% from downtown. To make matters worse, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year is now dealing with a left groin strain, so he could […]

Marcus Smart Won't Play On Monday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) won't play during Monday's postseason matchup versus the Miami Heat. He injured his right ankle in Game 3, and while he did finish the game, it seems it's bothering him more than it was. Derrick White, who averaged 14.4 points, 5.6 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.0 steals, will take […]

Dusko Todorovic On The Wrong Side Of A Finish

It was a tough Saturday night in the Octagon for Dusko Todorovic, who fell victim to the main card's only finish, a first-round knockout. Near the end of the first round, Todorovic took a hard right elbow from Chidi Njokuani. In 4:48 of action, Todorovic tallied five significant strikes. Now 2-3 since appearing on the […]

Chidi Njokuani Earns Only Finish On Saturday's Main Card

A perfect 4-for-4 now in the UFC, Chidi Njokuani scored the only finish on the main card on Saturday by knocking out Dusko Todorovic in the first round of action. In 4:48 of action, Njokuani landed 14 significant strikes (19 total strikes), including a big right elbow that connected and ended the contest. Njokuani has […]

Polyana Viana Unable To Secure Third Straight Victory

On a hot run entering Saturday's contest with back-to-back first-round submission victories, Polyana Viana was unable to get that third straight win, dropping a unanimous decision to Tabatha Ricci. In 15 minutes of action, Viana actually out-struck Ricci by landing 36 significant strikes (126 total strikes). Viana lost the fight in the takedown game, only […]

Tabatha Ricci Captures Victory With Unanimous Decision

On a main card full of decisions, Tabatha Ricci earned the only unanimous-decision win, defeating Polyana Viana. Through 15 minutes of action, Ricci collected only 33 significant strikes (72 total strikes), which were both lower totals than her opponent. Her ground game made up the difference statistically, as she landed five takedowns with over nine […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Undergo Bone Scan Monday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) is set to have another bone scan on his left wrist on Monday. His last scan showed progress. According to Padres beat writer Kevin Acee, if Monday's scan shows additional progress, Tatis could be cleared to grip a bat. The 23-year-old could be back in action in […]

Eryk Anders Suffers Split-Decision Loss

Betting on himself did not help out Eryk Anders, who suffered a split-decision loss in Saturday night's opening bout on the main card. Anders took the loss (28-29, 29-28, 28-29) against Jun Yong Park. In 15 minutes of action, Anders only tallied 65 significant strikes compared to Park's 105 significant strikes. His takedown game was […]

Kyle Lewis Could Be Activated Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) is set to meet with the Mariners' athletic trainers. The training staff will determine if he's ready to be activated for his 2022 debut. Mariners manager Scott Servais is hopeful that Lewis will be cleared by the training staff and activated prior to Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. […]

Jun Yong Park Takes Main-Card-Opening Victory

It was a Saturday night of close bouts, with three of the five main-card bouts ending with a split decision. The night started with Jun Yong Park taking a split decision from Eryk Anders. In 15 minutes of action, Park out-struck Anders by landing 105 significant strikes and stuffing 21 of Anders' 24 takedown tries. […]

Eduardo Rodriguez's X-Rays Come Back Negative

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (rib) received the results from X-rays on his ribs. They came back negative for a stress reaction. E-Rod will remain shut down for the next week and the plan is for him to begin a throwing program at some point during the team's long upcoming homestand, which spans from […]

Freddy Peralta Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers have officially placed starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain. The 25-year-old suffered the injury during Sunday's game. After the contest, all indications were that Peralta would require a trip to the injured list. His timeline is a bit unclear, but we at least […]

Josh Hader Placed On Family Medical Emergency List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed closer Josh Hader on the family medical emergency list on Monday. He will not be available for Monday night's game against the San Diego Padres and it's unclear at this point how long he'll be away from the team. Devin Williams will likely serve as the team's closer with Hader out. […]

Justin Turner Getting A Breather On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is getting the day off on Monday as the team takes on right-hander Joan Adon and the Washington Nationals. Max Muncy is shifting over to cover third base and Edwin Rios is filling in as designated hitter. Turner has been showing some signs of life lately after a […]

DJ LeMahieu Taking A Seat On Monday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against right-hander Jordan Lyles and the Baltimore Orioles. Gleyber Torres will be covering the keystone and Marwin Gonzalez will be at the hot corner. Meanwhile, Anthony Rizzo is leading off for the game. LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a grand slam […]

Kris Bryant Scratched With Back Soreness Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) was scratched from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is reportedly dealing with back soreness. While he will no longer be starting, he will be available off the bench for the game. Sam Hilliard is taking Bryant's spot in left field for the game. […]

Reds Activate Nick Senzel From COVID List

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Nick Senzel from the COVID-19 injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder TJ Friedl to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Senzel has missed almost three weeks after testing positive for the virus, but he's back in center field and in the leadoff spot on Monday against Chicago Cubs left-hander […]

Dylan Carlson Diagnosed With Hamstring Tear

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson's (hamstring) MRI exam showed a Grade 1/2 left hamstring strain, which is a tear. There is no current timetable for his return after the Cardinals placed him on the injured list on Monday. The 23-year-old was ice-cold to begin the season, but he was slashing .314/.351/.486 in his first […]

Baker Mayfield Won't Attend OTAs

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) won't attend voluntary organized team activities on Tuesday, as expected. Mayfield, who had offseason left shoulder surgery, will continue to stay away from the team as they attempt to trade him after acquiring Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. Even if Cleveland hadn't acquired Watson, Mayfield likely would've been […]

Kyler Murray Expected To Be At Mandatory Minicamp

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he expects quarterback Kyler Murray to be at mandatory minicamp in mid-June. Murray is not attending voluntary organized team activities this week while still seeking a long-term contract extension from Arizona. The 24-year-old isn't happy with his situation in the desert, but the Cardinals continue to say that […]

Corey Perry Has A Chance To Match His Career-High Goal Streak

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Corey Perry has turned back the clock in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs and has a chance to match his career-high postseason goal streak Monday against Florida. The 2011 MVP has scored in each of the first three games in the series against the Panthers. He set his record with […]

Alex Reyes Needs Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Alex Reyes (shoulder) needs surgery to fix a damaged labrum in his right shoulder, according to sources. Reyes experienced renewed soreness in his shoulder when throwing last week and was shut down indefinitely. The 27-year-old started the regular season on the 60-day injured list, and it now looks like he'll miss […]

Aroldis Chapman Might Land On Injured List

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman's (Achilles) MRI exam on Sunday night came back clean, and the team is treating the injury as tendonitis. The Yankees will assess all of their options on Monday and might make a decision on whether to put Chapman on the injured list later on Monday, according to manager Aaron […]

Bowen Byram Replaces Samuel Girard On Power Play

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram is set to replace Samuel Girard (sternum) on the second power-play unit. Girard has been ruled out for the rest of the playoffs, which gives Byram an opportunity to step into a more significant role. The 20-year-old has shown a lot of upside and will hope to have a much […]

Connor Overton Out 6-8 Weeks With Back Injury

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Connor Overton (shoulder) will be out for six to eight weeks after an MRI exam revealed a stress reaction in his lower back. Overton had been pitching through the injury and had allowed only five earned runs on 15 hits while walking seven and striking out 10 in his four starts for […]

Ville Husso Starts Game 4 For Blues

St. Louis Blues goaltender Ville Husso will be between the pipes in Monday's Game 4 against Colorado. The Finnish netminder is taking over from Jordan Binnington (lower body), who has been ruled out for the rest of the series after getting injured in Saturday's Game 3. Husso started the postseason as St. Louis' No. 1 […]

Josh Donaldson Suspended For One Game

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson has received a one-game suspension and a fine from Major League Baseball for his comments made to Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson on Saturday. Donaldson is appealing the suspension after being placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Monday. The 36-year-old hasn't yet tested for the virus, […]

Yadier Molina Goes On Bereavement List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed catcher Yadier Molina on the bereavement list on Monday and recalled catcher Ivan Herrera from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. With Molina out for at least the next three days, Andrew Knizner will operate as the Cardinals primary backstop. Molina is slashing .239/.239/.337 with only two home runs, eight […]

Josh Donaldson Goes On COVID Injured List

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson is going on the COVID-19 injured list on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Donaldson hasn't been tested for the virus, but Boone said that he's away from the team after reporting symptoms. It remains to be seen how long the 36-year-old will be out, but he'll obviously […]