Jon Gray Leaves Monday's Start Early

Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Jon Gray (undisclosed) left his start on Monday early with the team's athletic trainer during the fifth inning. Gray had thrown 4.1 innings scoreless frames against the New York Yankees, striking out four batters while walking three and surrendering two hits. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye out for […]

Luis Urias Returns To Monday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias is back in the lineup for Monday's matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Luis Castillo. Urias is hitting fifth and starting at third base after getting the day off on Sunday. So far this season, he's batting .353 with a .500 on-base percentage and a home run in 22 […]

Shane Baz To Throw Live Batting Practice

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (elbow) will reportedly face batters on Monday in live batting practice, according to manager Kevin Cash, MLB.com's Adam Berry reports. Baz previously had arthroscopic surgery in late March. Per Berry, "The hope has been that Baz will be ready when he's eligible to come off the injured list […]

Ji-Man Choi Activated From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays activated first baseman Ji-Man Choi (elbow) from the injured list on Sunday. Choi was previously placed on the injured list on May 1, retroactive to April 28. The 31-year-old went hitless in four plate appearances in his return to the lineup on Sunday but is off to a strong start this […]

Igor Shesterkin Expected To Start In Game 4

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is expected to be in the crease for Game 4 of the first-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Shesterkin was replaced after the first period of Game 3 as a result of four goals allowed on 15 shots. Rangers backup goaltender Alexander Georgiev stepped in and […]

Justyn Ross Is One To Watch

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross, who was signed as an undrafted free agent, would have been a high-round pick if he didn't have spinal surgery in 2020, followed by a foot injury last year. He has been terrific through the air and cannot be overthrown during the team's rookie minicamp. Ross had 112 […]

Roman Josi Named Norris Trophy Finalist

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi has been named one of the finalists for the Norris Trophy award on Monday as the NHL's best all-around defenseman for the 2021-22 season. Josi led all defenseman in scoring with 96 points this season, as he totaled 23 goals and 73 assists through 80 games. The Predators captain became […]

Victor Hedman Named Norris Trophy Finalist

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman has been named one of the finalists for the Norris Trophy award on Monday as the NHL's best all-around defenseman for the 2021-22 season. Hedman finished third among NHL defenseman in scoring with 85 points this season, as he totaled 20 goals and 65 assists through 82 games. Hedman […]

Cale Makar Named Norris Trophy Finalist

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has been named one of the finalists for the Norris Trophy award on Monday as the NHL's best all-around defenseman for the 2021-22 season. Makar led all NHL defensemen with 28 goals on the season, while finishing second at the position with 86 points through 77 games. Makar was the […]

Giants Release James Bradberry Monday

The New York Giants released cornerback James Bradberry on Monday after failing to find a trade partner, according to a source. The move will create $10.1 million in salary cap savings this year while leaving $11.7 million in dead money. The savings will be $11.5 million with $10.4 million in dead money this year and […]

Frank Schwindel Returns A Day After Being Optioned

The Chicago Cubs recalled first baseman Frank Schwindel from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, just one day after optioning him to the minors, according to a team source. Starting pitcher Justin Steele (thumb), who left his start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a thumb injury, could go on the injured list to make […]

Yoan Moncada, Joe Kelly Activated From Injured List

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) and relief pitcher Joe Kelly (biceps) were activated from the injured list on Monday. Infielder Jake Burger was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte to make room for Moncada, while relief pitcher Aaron Bummer (knee) was placed on the injured list to make room for Kelly on the major […]

Chris Sale's Return Delayed

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale's (rib cage) return from a stress fracture in his right rib cage will be delayed a few weeks due to what chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom termed "a personal medical issue." The initial plan was to have Sale back right around when he was eligible to return from […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Swing & Take Leaders for Week 5

Admittedly, it's as exciting to measure 'swing and take' metrics as it would be to look at something like Barrels. One of them often results in a long fly ball that leaves the ballpark and puts runs on the scoreboard. The other can be a player staring at the umpire after watching a pitch hit […]

Justin Gaethje Unable To Capture Title

With his second attempt in three bouts to capture the UFC's lightweight championship, Justin Gaethje fell short after suffering a second-round submission loss to Charles Oliveira on Saturday. With Oliveira stripped of his title for missing weight, Gaethje still qualified to become champion if he would have emerged victorious. In 8:22 of action, Gaethje tallied […]

Charles Oliveira Earns Submission Win In Main Event

Regardless of being stripped of the lightweight title with no chance to regain his crown in the main event, Charles Oliveira continued his dominance in the division by scoring a submission victory over Justin Gaethje in the second round of action on Saturday. In 8:22 of action. Oliveira tallied 30 significant strikes (33 total strikes) […]

Rose Namajunas Drops Title In UFC 274 Co-Main Event

For the second time in her career, Rose Namajunas was defeated by Carla Esparza, this time for the strawweight championship in Saturday night's co-main event of UFC 274. The lackluster contest saw Namajunas land 37 significant strikes (38 total strikes) and her lone takedown in the 25 minutes of action. Aside from her head-kick knockout […]

Carla Esparza Recaptures Title In Lackluster Co-Main Event

In a less-than-stellar co-main-event bout, Carla Esparza recaptured the women's strawweight title by defeating Rose Namajunas via split decision (47-48, 46-49, 48-47) on Saturday. In 25 minutes of action, Esparza landed 30 significant strikes (only 1.2 significant strikes per minute) and only landed two of her 11 takedown tries on the night. This marks Esparza's […]

Domingo German Expected To Throw Live BP Soon

New York Yankees right-hander Domingo German (shoulder) has thrown a couple of bullpen sessions and is now throwing all of his pitches. "Everything is going well, according to plan," manager Aaron Boone said. German is expected to throw live batting practice soon. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since the middle of March with a right […]

Andrew Heaney Still A Ways From Returning

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) was scheduled to play catch over the weekend in Chicago, but the left-hander is still a ways away from returning from the injured list. Once he's cleared to pitch, he'll have to make several minor league rehab starts before rejoining the Dodgers starting rotation. Los Angeles initially […]

Blake Treinen Out At Least A Couple Of Months

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) will be out for at least a couple of months after choosing to rehab his right shoulder as opposed to more aggressive measures that would require a longer timetable. The Dodgers will be cautious with Treinen and are hopeful to have him back for the "stretch run," […]

Otto Porter Jr. Listed As Probable For Game 4

Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (hand) is listed as probable for Monday's Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies. He played 24 minutes in Game 3, but re-aggravated his hand during the contest. There's a good chance Porter will still be able to play, but fantasy managers will have to check back later in […]

Victor Gonzalez To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Victor Gonzalez (elbow), who was rehabbing in Arizona, will undergo minor left elbow surgery after experiencing discomfort in a bullpen session. The surgery is expected to remove debridement. The Dodgers were hoping that the 26-year-old reliever would be able to rejoin the bullpen sometime in May, but that won't happen now. […]

Aaron Hicks Resting On Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers. It's no surprise that Hicks is out of the lineup after he played both games of the doubleheader on Sunday against Texas. He went 0-for-5 with three walks, three strikeouts and two stolen bases during the twin […]

Tony Ferguson Knocked Out Saturday

Having an impressive first round and scoring a flash knockdown in the first, it was not meant to be for Tony Ferguson, who was knocked out in the second round of action by Michael Chandler on Saturday. Through 5:17 of action, Ferguson landed 20 significant strikes (27 total strikes) while absorbing 43 total strikes. With […]

Kyle Lowry Tagged As Questionable For Game 4

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) is considered questionable for Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. He reportedly re-injured his hamstring during Sunday's Game 4 loss. Lowry has struggled heavily during the two games that he's played during this series. The team will likely wait until closer to game time before making a […]

Michael Chandler Scores A Knockout

With a potential knockout of the year, Michael Chandler put an exclamation point on his contest with long-time division star Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 on Saturday. In the second round of action, Chandler nailed a front kick that immediately floored Ferguson, ending the contest. In 5:17 of total action, Chandler tallied 27 significant strikes […]

Shogun Rua Unable To Avenge 2014 Loss

The legendary Shogun Rua now has back-to-back losses after suffering his second career loss to Ovince St. Preux on Saturday, this time by split decision. The 40-year-old Brazilian landed 54 significant strikes in 15 minutes of action. Keeping it close throughout the contest, a stronger third round by St. Preux really sealed the deal against […]

Drew VerHagen To Make A Rehab Start On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Drew VerHagen (hip) is expected to throw a bullpen session in St. Louis on Tuesday and then make another rehab start at Double-A Springfield on Thursday. VerHagen was placed on the injured list on April 22 due to a right hip impingement, and he received an injection in his hip the […]

Ovince St. Preux Defeats A Legend Again

Though by a different method, Ovince St. Preux scored another victory over the legendary Shogun Rua on the main card of UFC 274 on Saturday, this time by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 27-30). Through 15 minutes of action, St. Preux only tallied 62 significant strikes while absorbing 54 significant strikes. The contest was closely contested, […]