Chris Taylor Leaves Monday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor left his team's 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday after he fouled a ball off of his left knee during the sixth inning. Taylor had gone 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before he was replaced in the lineup by Max Muncy. The veteran was in visible pain after […]

Brandon Belt Scratched Monday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (neck) was a late scratch from Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Belt left Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with neck stiffness and is considered day-to-day. He was originally slated to return to action on Monday against Colorado but apparently his neck is still giving him […]

J.P. Crawford Could Be Back In Lineup Tuesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (back) left Saturday's game with back spasms and has been sidelined the past two days. He is hoping to be able to take some swings on Monday with the possibility of returning to the lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Dylan Moore has been covering shortstop in Crawford's absence […]

Joel Embiid Earns Questionable Tag For Game 5 Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face, thumb) has once again been listed as questionable to play in Tuesday's contest vs. Miami. Despite the designation, there is virtually no chance that Embiid misses Game 5 after logging 38 minutes in Sunday's win. Even with double-doubles under his belt in his last two appearances, Embiid remains far […]

Monty Williams Wins 2021-22 NBA Coach Of The Year

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams was announced as a runaway winner of the 2021-22 NBA Coach of the Year honors Monday. Having garnered 81 of the 100 first-place votes, Williams placed among the top 3 in each ballot. Memphis' Taylor Jenkins finished second overall, having earned 17 first-place votes. Miami's Erik Spoelstra and Boston's […]

Seth Curry Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Set For Start Of 2022-23

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) recently had surgery to repair his left ankle, but he is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2022-23 year. Curry is on the books to make $8.5 million with the Nets next year, having been acquired alongside Ben Simmons in the […]

Sacramento Tabs Mike Brown As Next Head Coach

The Sacramento Kings are set to bring aboard Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown as their new head man in charge. Brown's last head coaching gig came in 2013-14 with the Cavaliers, whom he had previously taken to the NBA Finals in 2006-07. Having amassed a .616 regular-season winning percentage as a head coach […]

David Robertson Placed On Injured List Monday

The Chicago Cubs placed relief pitcher David Robertson on the injured list on Monday. No injury designation was given, so it is likely that he is being placed on the COVID-19 injured list. First baseman Frank Schwindel was recalled in a corresponding move. Robertson has been the team's primary closer out of the gate this […]

Kyle Lowry, Dewayne Dedmon Earn Questionable Tags For Tuesday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) and center Dewayne Dedmon (illness) have been listed as questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest vs. Philadelphia. Lowry has battled through a hamstring strain to start Games 3 and 4 of the series, but he has shot a combined 3-for-14 in that stretch, including going 0-for-8 from […]

Lance Lynn Expected Back In Early June

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) is expected to make his 2022 debut in early June, according to White Sox general manager Rick Hahn. Lynn underwent knee surgery just before the season began and he has been rehabbing ever since. There had been some discussion of a late May return for the 34-year-old […]

Serge Ibaka Will Miss Monday’s Game 4

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Serge Ibaka (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Celtics. Ibaka combined to play just three minutes off the bench in Games 1 and 2, with the triumvirate of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, and Brook Lopez holding down frontcourt duties. With Robert Williams III (knee) unavailable for Boston, […]

Andrew Vaughn Has A Successful Workout On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) went through a workout on Monday. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn stated that Vaughn "had a good day" in reference to the workout. Vaughn has been out since April 29 due to a bruised right hand. He is first eligible to come off the 10-day injured list […]

Robert Williams III Will Miss Game 4, Grant Williams Draws Start

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's contest vs. the Bucks, paving the way for Grant Williams to slide into the starting five. Williams III averaged just 23.7 minutes across the first three outings of the series, but he played an integral part in Boston's interior defense, averaging 2.7 […]

Evan Longoria Could Be Back This Week

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hand) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A last week. On Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reported a potential timeline for Longoria's return to the majors. Longoria stated that his hand is feeling good enough to return to the Giants "within three or four days." The […]

Luis Castillo Activated, Set To Start On Monday

The Cincinnati Reds activated starting pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Monday. He will make his 2022 debut in Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Castillo opened the season on the injured list due to a right shoulder injury. He made three rehab stats over the past few weeks and allowed […]

Taylor Ward Out With Hamstring Tightness Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (hamstring) is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to hamstring tightness. Jack Mayfield will be covering right field in the game and Brandon Marsh will be slotting in as the team's leadoff hitter. According to Angels beat reporter Rhett Bollinger, Ward […]

Mike Moustakas Lands On COVID Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed third baseman Mike Moustakas on the COVID-19 related injured list on Monday. No word has been given yet as to whether he tested positive or if he's experienced symptoms, or if it's something else that caused the move. The team selected the contract of outfielder Ronnie Dawson in a corresponding move. […]

Austin Meadows To Return From Three-Game Absence On Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) came down with a non-COVID illness on Friday and was forced to miss three straight games. Fortunately, he is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Oakland Athletics. He will be covering right field and batting cleanup. The 27-year-old is slashing .284/.376/.370 over 22 games […]

Max Muncy Out Of The Lineup On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against left-hander Jose Quintana and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hanser Alberto will be getting the start at third base and batting seventh in the lineup. Muncy had a rough time at the plate in April and things haven't gotten much […]

Alex Ovechkin Chases Franchise Record With Assist Streak

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin has been in a giving mood at the start of the playoffs against the Panthers and has tallied an assist in all three games so far. He's the fourth Capitals player to produce a postseason-opening assist streak of at least three games. Scott Stevens owns the franchise record from […]

Jake Oettinger Tries To Continue Outstanding Series

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will go for a third straight victory against Calgary on Monday. The first-round series started with a loss for Oettinger and the Stars, but the 23-year-old netminder has been in superb form, and the team now has a chance to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the matchup. Oettinger has […]

Darcy Kuemper Misses Game 4

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (eye) won't play in Monday's Game 4 against Nashville. He took a stick to his right eye in Game 3, and whilst there were hopes of him being able to play on Monday, it won't happen because the eye is too swollen. Pavel Francouz will make his first postseason start […]

Alexander Radulov Re-Enters Stars Lineup On Monday

Dallas Stars winger Alexander Radulov will be back in the lineup on Monday against Calgary after the veteran forward sat out Saturday's Game 3 win as a healthy scratch. He will replace Marian Studenic Monday night and skate with Tyler Seguin and Joel Kiviranta. Radulov managed just 22 points in 71 regular-season appearances and has […]

Keith Mitchell Looking To Find Game In Texas

Keith Mitchell hit a rough patch at the Zurich Open and Wells Fargo where he just could not string enough birdies together. Mitchell missed the cut both times as a result. Previously, the American golfer had been playing well. He drives the ball well off the tee and accurately. Mitchell even gains almost two tenths […]

Aaron Rai May Surprise At Byron Nelson

Aaron Rai has enjoyed a nice upswing over the past few tournaments. Aside from the second round bottoming out (76) at the Wells Fargo, Rai had finished in the top 30 in three straight appearances. That included a tie for fourth at the Zurich Classic. Rai was leading the New Orleans tournament at one point […]

Francesco Molinari Trying To Bounce Back At Byron Nelson

Francesco Molinari has endured a tough time on the PGA Tour of late missing cuts in three straight tournaments. The last time the Italian golfer got his putter going was at The American Express in January. He shot -19 then and that was his last top-ten result (tied for sixth). Since then, it has been […]

Matthew Wolff True Wildcard At Byron Nelson

Matthew Wolff has struggled mightily in 2022. The American golfer has missed four cuts and has three finishes outside the top 60. Wolff managed a tied for 25th last week at the Wells Fargo. Wolff can hit more than 315 yards with ease. The problem is accuracy. The American lands the ball on the fairway […]

Ryan Palmer Putting Issues Possible Again At Byron Nelson

Ryan Palmer improved his putting a little at the Zurich Open a few weeks back and enjoying a top-20 result. Even then, his final-round 71 likely knocked him out of a spot in the top ten. His overall putting ranks 204th losing nearly 0.7 of a stroke. Also, his driving accuracy ranks 165th (54.75%). At […]

EPL Betting Picks and Game Previews for Matchweek 36 - Midweek Games: English Premier League

Despite another week picking 60% of correct results, including Liverpool dropping points at home, we made a loss on our picks. It was a reminder of how small the margins are between making and losing money as one more goal in the Crystal Palace versus Watford game would've left us with a tidy profit. Unfortunately, […]

Tigers Send Akil Baddoo To Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers optioned outfielder Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo on Monday and recalled right-handed pitcher Rony Garcia from Toledo in a corresponding move. Baddoo came out of nowhere last year in Detroit, but so far this year he has experienced a lot of regression at the plate. The 23-year-old lost playing time recently to […]