Sean Manaea Logs Quality Start Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Sean Manaea improved his record to 5-4 on the season as his club defeated the Diamondbacks 4-3 on Saturday. The southpaw allowed three runs over six innings, giving up seven hits while striking out three and walking two. Manaea threw 60 of his 94 pitches for strikes, but gave up […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Produces A Double-Double In Loss

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. had a double-double during Saturday's Summer League loss to the Sacramento Kings. The rookie had 12 points and 12 rebounds while adding two blocks and a steal for good measure. However, he shot 4-for-15 from the field, including sinking just one of his four attempts from downtown. Smith will […]

Braxton Key Scores 15 Points In Vegas On Saturday

Detroit Pistons forward Braxton Key finished with 15 points during the win over Orlando in Summer League play. The 25-year-old put on a solid showing in Las Vegas on Saturday, draining six of his nine attempts from the field and going 2-for-4 from deep while adding four boards, one assist, and one steal. Key has […]

Jules Bernard Leads All Scorers Versus Orlando

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Jules Bernard scored a game-high 22 points during the win over Orlando in Summer League action on Saturday. The 22-year-old needed only 20 minutes off the bench to make an impact, adding nine boards and three assists to his scoring output. He also drained all three of his tries from deep and […]

Charlie Moore Has A Solid Showing Against Magic

Detroit Pistons guard Charlie Moore scored 21 points during the Summer League victory over the Orlando Magic. He also had eight assists, five boards, and two steals. The undrafted rookie did have four turnovers, which is never a good look. However, Moore made amends due to his efficient shooting percentages, going 9-for-14 from the field […]

Buddy Boeheim Cools Off On Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard Buddy Boeheim finished with only five points during the win over the Magic on Saturday in Las Vegas. The 22-year-old struggled, draining just one of his five attempts from downtown. He did have five boards and two assists, but overall, it was a forgettable showing from the Syracuse alum. Nonetheless, after playing […]

Isaiah Mobley Finishes With A Double-Double In Win

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaiah Mobley finished with a double-double during Saturday's Summer League win over Atlanta. The 2022 second-round pick had 15 points and 10 rebounds, with six of those boards occurring on the offensive end. He didn't shoot the ball well, going 4-for-10 from the field while draining one of his three tries from […]

Ian Happ Ejected From Saturday's Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was ejected from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Mets for arguing balls and strikes. He went 0-for-7 during Saturday's doubleheader. Happ was replaced in the game by Christopher Morel. The 27-year-old is slashing .274/.365/.446 with nine home runs, 41 RBI, 40 runs, and six stolen bases […]

Justin Verlander Fans 10 In Saturday's Win

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander (12-3) allowed six hits while striking out 10 across six scoreless innings in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. He returned on Saturday after being away from the team since July 7 due to a family issue. The 39-year-old cruised through six scoreless innings to earn his 12th win […]

Felix Bautista Dealing With Upper Body Soreness

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Felix Bautista was unavailable for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay due to upper-body soreness. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde didn't provide any more specifics about his injury. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day. He has racked up 12 holds, a 1.72 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 44:14 K: BB across 36 2/3 innings in 2022. […]

Yandy Diaz "Should Be Ok" After HBP

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz was hit by a pitch during the ninth inning of Saturday's win over the Baltimore Orioles. According to manager Kevin Cash, Diaz "should be Ok" after getting hit in the forearm by a pitch. The 30-year-old went 0-for-4 before exiting Saturday's game. He is considered day-to-day. Diaz is slashing […]

Baker Mayfield Receives Support From Former Coach

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield received more negative press after being traded by Cleveland in early July. With former teammates calling the signal-caller "childish and immature" for various reasons, former Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens came to the 2018 No. 1 overall pick's defense, stating his passion for winning is "an attribute." Nonetheless, with Mayfield […]

Jared Walsh Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles first baseman Jared Walsh is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will take a seat after hitting 0.59 (1-for-17) over his last five games. The 28-year-old has struggled in July, slashing 0.75/.119/.075 with an RBI in 12 games. Overall, Walsh is slashing .236/.280/.412 with 13 home […]

Justin Jefferson Makes Bold Proclamation

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson believes Davante Adams is currently the NFL's best wideout. However, he expects to surpass him for the title. "I'll say after this year, I'll be the best receiver in the NFL," Jefferson said during a recent interview. The 23-year-old has been at an elite level since entering the league […]

Carlos Rodon Dealing With Finger Issues

San Francisco Giants pitcher Carlos Rodon (finger) has a blood blister and a split nail. The southpaw allowed one run on eight hits and three walks while striking out seven across five innings in last Thursday's start against the Milwaukee Brewers. He won't pitch in the All-Star game due to his minor finger injuries. The […]

Cole Custer Could Stump The Pundits Again

Cole Custer and his Ford start all the way down in 23rd for Sunday's Ambetter 301. However, he does have an average finish of 11.0 the last two appearances. The "Magic Mile" has been far kinder to him than most. Even last year, Custer did drop to 14th but ran in the top ten during […]

Daniel Suarez Intriguing For New Hampshire

Daniel Suarez enjoyed a car that improved late last year at New Hampshire. He started 31st in 2021, got into the top-20, and held late for a 20th place result. Can Suarez improve on that in 2022? He starts 19th for TrackHouse Racing on Sunday. Both Suarez and Ross Chastain have benefitted with faster Chevy […]

Ross Chastain One To Watch Sunday

Ross Chastain had a better time of it last year at the Ambetter 301. He finished eighth for Chip Ganassi Racing. This year, he starts 18th for TrackHouse Racing but has carried speed late in longer runs on several intermediates this season. The Next-Gen car has been a big benefit for the Chevy #1 driver […]

Kyle Busch Expects To Move Up Field On Sunday

Kyle Busch unexpectedly starts 17th on Sunday for the Ambetter 301. He as a solid 0.368 seconds shy of the pole but has some bad history on his side in New Hampshire. Last year was the disaster of the rain before the start of the race. Busch had a "moment" and needless to say the […]

Mac Jones Credits Lifestyle Changes For Improvement

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones credits his worth ethic and diet for his solid offseason. "I made significant strides," the sophomore said. "Fixing my body, feeling comfortable, feeling healthier and better. At the end of the day, you're still human, and you want to eat what you want to eat, but you have to […]

Chris Buescher May Have Less Upside Sunday

One never knows but even Chris Buescher has admitted that his Ford has not had the best of time at the Ambetter 301. New Hampshire has seen some unfortunate incidents mar his runs the last few times out. A 29th and 25th despite running in the top 15 late is troubling to say the least […]

Michael McDowell Pretty Steady At New Hampshire

Michael McDowell surprised a few experts qualifying 15th for the Ambetter 301. McDowell has not finished in the top-15 three years in a row with a best of 17th and a worst of 25th. Position wise, the Ford driver has not improved much either. So, expecting much movement might be a tough sell. With a […]

Denny Hamlin Slower Than Expected For New Hampshire

Denny Hamlin figured to be in the final qualifying group on Saturday for the Ambetter 301. However, that was not the case. Hamlin wound up 14th instead but did have a run just 0.223 seconds off the pole sitter, Martin Truex Jr. Again, rules are rules when it comes to qualifying. It will be interesting […]

Tyler Reddick Qualifies 13th For New Hampshire

Tyler Reddick is with Richard Childress Racing for at least the rest of the year. He starts 13th for the Ambetter 301 on Sunday as his #8 Chevy finished just outside of the final qualifying round. Reddick has only raced a couple of times at the top level and does have a top-ten under his […]

Joey Logano Begins One Spot Behind Ryan Blaney

Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney's teammate, begins the Ambetter 301 on Sunday from the 12th position. Logano and his #22 Ford qualified at the tail end of a four car Ford run. Logano has been remarkably consistent on the 1.058-mile track. He has finished in the top-ten the past three consecutive races (including two top-fives). Despite […]

Ryan Blaney Outside Top Ten To Start Sunday

Ryan Blaney has been so close to winning a race this year and yet has not done so. For Sunday's race in New Hampshire, the Team Penske driver will start 11th. The strange thing is only one Ford qualified among the top seven (Aric Almirola). Ford's were pretty strong in testing and have won the […]

Steven Matz Will Be Activated To Start On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz (shoulder) will be activated from the injured list on Sunday. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 31-year-old has been out since late May due to a left shoulder impingement. He's struggled so far in his first season with the Cardinals. […]

Trevor Story Placed On Injured List With Hand Contusion

The Boston Red Sox have placed second baseman Trevor Story (hand) on the 10-day injured list with a right hand contusion. The team called up catcher Connor Wong in a corresponding move. Story was hit on his right hand by a pitch during this past Tuesday's game and he hasn't played since. X-rays came back […]

Mike Trout Back In Action On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will be batting second and covering center field. Trout was removed from this past Tuesday's game due to upper back spasms and he went on to sit out the next three games. Luckily, […]

Andres Gimenez Exits With Foot Injury Saturday

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Andres Gimenez (foot) was removed from Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers due to a foot injury. He was hit by a pitch in his foot during the bottom of the fourth inning of the game. He initially remained in the game to run the bases, but was lifted in favor of […]