Miguel Vargas Reaches Base Five Times On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Miguel Vargas had a fantastic game at Triple-A on Tuesday as his Oklahoma City Dodgers routed the Tacoma Rainiers 15-4. He went 2-for-3 with a double, three walks and three runs scored in the game. Vargas' name has come up as a potential call-up for the Dodgers lately both because […]

Gunnar Henderson Hitting .266/.391/.486 At Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Gunnar Henderson was one of the highest risers in the most recent update to the MLB Pipeline prospect rankings earlier this month. Prior to the update, he was ranked 41st overall, but now he is slotting in as the No. 5 overall prospect. Henderson was promoted to Triple-A about a month […]

Corbin Carroll Homers In Second Straight Triple-A Game

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Corbin Carroll was promoted from Double-A to Triple-A this past weekend and hasn't disappointed since the promotion. He has homered in each of his two Triple-A games and hasn't struck out once over nine plate appearances. Carroll is currently ranked as the third overall prospect in the majors by MLB Pipeline. […]

Esteury Ruiz Goes 2-For-4 In MLB Debut

San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Esteury Ruiz turned in a strong performance in his MLB debut against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. He went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles and an RBI. He was caught stealing in his only stolen base attempt of the game. Ruiz batted eighth in the lineup in Tuesday's contest […]

Aaron Wise A Sneaky Good Option At The Open

Aaron Wise continues to have a nice 2022 PGA Tour season, and currently sits just outside the Tour Championship threshold. A big reason for his top-35 ranking has been his play in major championships. Wise has finished inside the top-27 in both of the majors he's played in, as well as four top-10 finishes in […]

Kyle Muller Continuing To Excel At Triple-A

Atlanta Braves left-hander Kyle Muller has turned in quality starts in five of his last six outings for Triple-A Gwinnett. In his most recent outing on July 8, he pitched seven innings and allowed six hits, no walks and two earned runs while striking out eight. Across 15 Triple-A starts this year, he has pitched […]

Keston Hiura Optioned To Minors Wednesday

The Milwaukee Brewers optioned infielder Keston Hiura to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday and selected right-hander Connor Sadzeck's contract from Nashville in a corresponding move. Hiura's demotion is a bit curious, as he had started in five of the team's last seven games while going 8-for-21 (.381) with two home runs and three RBI in seven […]

Jaden Hardy Scuffles From Field In Summer League Loss

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Jaden Hardy was largely held under wraps offensively during Tuesday's Summer League defeat to the Suns, as he shot just 4-for-15 from the floor en route to an 11-point showing. It wasn't all a negative for the 20-year-old, as he knocked down a pair of triples and added six rebounds and […]

Luis Arraez Out Wednesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. It will be a normal day of rest for Arraez in the series finale. The 25-year-old has done nothing but hit this year. He's batting .390 (16-for-41) in 10 games in the month of July and has […]

Caleb Martin Could See Workload As Power Forward In 2022-23

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin may stand just 6-foot-5, but he is a realistic option for the club to hand a sizable minutes load at the power forward spot this year. Armed with a new three-year contract, Martin seems poised to try and fill P.J. Tucker's do-it-all role after the veteran signed with Philadelphia this […]

Brandon Boston Jr. Drops 15 Points On Clunky Shooting Night

LA Clippers shooting guard Brandon Boston Jr. tied for the team lead with 15 points during Tuesday's Summer League defeat to the Lakers. While the 20-year-old wing showcased his athleticism and offensive aggressiveness, he shot just 3-for-12 overall, having his performance boosted by a 9-for-12 effort from the free-throw stripe, along with the nine rebounds […]

Luis Robert Hits 11th Homer In Game 2

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert filled the stat sheet in the 7-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday in Game 2 of a doubleheader. Robert went 3-for-4 with his 11th home run of the year, three RBI, a run scored and a strikeout. The 24-year-old Cuban slugger is currently red-hot at the plate, […]

DL Hall Strikes Out Eight Over 5 2/3 Innings On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect DL Hall had yet another dominant performance for Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. He pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed two hits, four walks and one unearned run while striking out eight. The 23-year-old has had a few shaky outings this season, but he's been overwhelming hitters so far in July. Through […]

Xander Schauffele Going For Three In A Row

It was back-to-back wins in back-to-back starts for Xander Schauffele at the Travelers Championship and Scottish Open, and now he looks for three in a row at the Open Championship this week. Although it is unlikely to win in three straight starts, Schauffele has the game to win at St. Andrews. Driving the ball well […]

Miguel Cabrera Resting Against Royals

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. Cabrera is hitting only .214 (9-for-42) with nine RBI and nine strikeouts in 12 games in the month of July, and he hasn't homered since May 15. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer just doesn't […]

Mason Jones Logs Double-Double In Summer League Win

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Mason Jones led the way in Tuesday's Summer League victory over the Clippers with a team-best 15 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. While Jones shot just 4-for-10 from the floor overall, his offensive aggressiveness led to a 6-for-8 showing from the free-throw stripe. In addition to delivering a […]

Christian Yelich Remains Out Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is improved on Wednesday, but he won't be in the starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins. There's a chance that he'll play against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, but it's more likely that he'll return on Friday. Yelich was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with mid-back tightness, an issue […]

Bennedict Mathurin Drops 20 Points In Just 19 Minutes

Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Bennedict Mathurin packed the stat sheet during Tuesday's Summer League victory over Detroit, compiling 20 points across just 19 minutes of action. In addition to not committing a turnover, Mathurin added five rebounds, three assists and three steals, all while shooting 5-for-9 overall and 9-for-10 from the free-throw stripe. It […]

Marcell Ozuna Takes A Seat Against Mets

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's day game against the division-rival New York Mets. Ozuna has gone just 5-for-25 (.200) with seven strikeouts in seven games over the last week, so he's just receiving a normal day off in the series finale. Overall, the 31-year-old slugger is hitting […]

Justin Verlander Away From Team Due To Family Issue

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander isn't with the team in Anaheim this week due to a "family issue," according to skipper Dusty Baker. Verlander isn't scheduled to pitch again until the Astros return home this weekend to face the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series. Baker said "we hope so" when asked if Verlander […]

Pat Connaughton Agrees To Three-Year Contract Extension

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Pat Connaughton is sticking around with the franchise. Connaughton has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $28.5 million contract extension, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, which after having picked up his player option for 2022-23, gives him a four-year deal worth $34 million. The 29-year-old is coming off having averaged a […]

Hideki Matsuyama Has History At St. Andrews

Hideki Matsuyama comes into St. Andrews as one of the few who had success in the 2015 Open Championship. Matsuyama finished inside the top-20 in that event, T18 to be exact. Matsuyama has all of the tools to succeed at St. Andrews, as his play off the tee, and on par 4s are well above […]

MJ Melendez Leading Off For KC Wednesday

Kansas City Royals rookie catcher MJ Melendez is behind the plate and is hitting leadoff on Wednesday against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. Melendez has been the team's leadoff guy for each of the last three contests, and he's gone 3-for-8 with a double, triple, one RBI and three runs scored in the last two […]

Browns Expecting Big Things From David Njoku

The Cleveland Browns are waiting for tight end David Njoku to break out. The Browns think the sixth-year tight end can take a major step forward in playing time and production in 2022 with an eventual quarterback change to Deshaun Watson and a total remake of the passing game this offseason. Njoku has been a […]

Matt LaCosse Retires

Former New England Patriots, Denver Broncos and New York Giants tight end Matt LaCosse announced his retirement from football on Tuesday. LaCosse began his career in 2015 with the Giants after being an undrafted free agent out of Illinois. He spent last season with the Patriots, mostly on their practice squad, where he didn't see […]

Le'Veon Bell Won't Play In NFL This Year

Free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell said on Tuesday that he won't play in the NFL in 2022 as he shifts his focus to boxing. Bell will be fighting against fellow star running back Adrian Peterson in Los Angeles on July 30. The fight against Peterson won't be a "one-off" deal for Bell. "This is, I […]

Jalen Tolbert Expected To Start In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is expected to start in Week 1 with Michael Gallup (knee) unlikely to be ready for the beginning of the 2022 regular season. Tolbert is expected to contribute early with Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson gone as well, and he looked good working with the first-team offense at […]

Sean McKeon Should See More Opportunities

Dallas Cowboys tight end Sean McKeon has made his biggest impact on special teams the last two years, but his offensive opportunities should increase in Year 3. He was on the field for 119 offensive snaps in 2021, catching four passes for 27 yards and one touchdown. McKeon was part of quarterback Dak Prescott's small […]

Patrick Cantlay Looks For Major Breakthrough

Patrick Cantlay is looking to claim his first career major championship this week at St Andrews. The reigning FedEx Cup Champion enters the week in good form, finishing inside the top-14 in each of his last four starts, two of them being top-five finishes. The UCLA grad has been fantastic off the tee, losing strokes […]