Yuli Gurriel Back In The Lineup For Tuesday's Tilt

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He's manning first base and batting fourth in the lineup. The 37-year-old hasn't played since Opening Day as he was placed on the paternity list on Friday. While he was out, Niko […]

Seahawks Pick Up Noah Fant’s Fifth-Year Option

The Seattle Seahawks have officially picked up Noah Fant's fifth-year option after acquiring him from Denver in the Russell Wilson trade during the offseason. He is the first player in the 2019 draft class to have his fifth-year option picked up and guarantees the tight end $6.85 million in 2022. Fant caught 68-of-90 targets for […]

Yordan Alvarez Sitting Against D-Backs On Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Michael Brantley is covering left field for the game while Aledmys Diaz is slotting in at designated hitter. Alvarez is off to a slow start to the season. Over four games, he's gone […]

Falcons Sign Anthony Firkser

The Atlanta Falcons have signed free agent TE Anthony Firkser to a one-year deal. Firkser reunites with coach Arthur Smith, who had a direct connection with him as the former tight ends coach in Tennessee. Bringing another ex-Titan skill position player in addition to QB Marcus Mariota is worth mentioning, but is not likely to […]

C.J. Abrams Back In The Starting Lineup Tuesday

San Diego Padres shortstop C.J. Abrams is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb and the San Francisco Giants. He'll be slotting in at No. 9 in the batting order. The left-handed Abrams was held out of the starting lineup in each of the team's last two games as […]

Trevor Story Expected To Remain Out On Wednesday

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (illness) likely won't be able to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Story has missed each of the team's last three games with a stomach illness. It was initially reported that he was expected to return on Wednesday, but […]

Tommy Pham Leaves With Wrist Injury Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham (wrist) was removed prior to the fifth inning of Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians due to a wrist injury. Pham sustained the injury after a collision with fellow outfielder Nick Senzel in the third inning of the game. He initially stayed in the game, but Aristides Aquino eventually came […]

Joey Gallo Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo is not part of the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against Yusei Kikuchi and the Toronto Blue Jays. Gallo started in left field in each of the team's first four games of the year, but Aaron Hicks will be shifting over to cover left on Tuesday. Yankees manager […]

Jung Chan-sung Can't Pull Off The Upset Saturday

It wasn't meant to be for the Korean Zombie, who suffered a fourth-round TKO loss, in Saturday night's main event to champion Alexander Volkanovski. In 19:15 of action, Jung Chan-sung tallied only 48 significant strikes (51 total strikes) while absorbing 138 significant strikes. He is 4-4 in his last eight bouts, and the Zombie should […]

Mike Trout Cleared To Play On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (illness) is back in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Miami Marlins. Trout was a late scratch from Monday's game due to a stomach bug. Brandon Marsh covered center field with Trout out on Monday. Marsh will likely be on the bench for Tuesday's game with left-hander […]

Trevor May Diagnosed With Low-Grade Triceps Strain

New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May (triceps) underwent an MRI on Tuesday. According to the reliever himself, the MRI showed a "very, very low-grade triceps strain." May stated that he is day-to-day at this point and that a stint on the injured list hasn't been discussed. May was removed from Monday's game against the […]

Robbie Grossman Exits With Groin Injury On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (groin) was removed in the seventh inning of Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox due to right groin tightness. After the game, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch stated that he feared Grossman may have suffered a groin strain. The injury occurred when Grossman was running the base paths. Victor Reyes […]

Bryce Elder Called Up To Start Tuesday's Game

The Atlanta Braves have called up right-handed pitching prospect Bryce Elder from Triple-A. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Tuesday night's game against the Washington Nationals. This will be the MLB debut for the 22-year-old. While he'll have the unenviable task of facing the great Juan Soto in his MLB debut, the matchup […]

Matt Brash To Be Limited To 80-90 Pitches In Debut

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Matt Brash is set to make his MLB debut on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. Prior to the game, Mariners manager Scott Servais stated that Brash would have a pitch limit of around 80-90 pitches. This seems like promising news from the skipper as we've seen a number of starting […]

Edwin Diaz Activated From Bereavement List

The New York Mets have activated closer Edwin Diaz from the bereavement list. He will be available for Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Diaz only wound up missing three games and the Mets lost two of them. Adam Ottavino closed out the team's only victory while Diaz was gone; it was a 5-0 […]

Taijuan Walker Lands On 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder bursitis. The 29-year-old had his first start of the season on Monday cut short after just two innings as he began experiencing right shoulder irritation. The injury isn't expected to keep him out long, but he'll […]

Corey Knebel Placed On COVID-Related Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer Corey Knebel (illness) on the COVID-related injured list on Tuesday. Knebel was unavailable for the ninth inning of Monday's game against the New York Mets due to flu-like symptoms. We don't have any information in regards to whether he has tested positive for COVID-19 or if he is just dealing […]

Jonathan Villar Isn't In Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs infielder Jonathan Villar will be on the bench to start Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-handed starter Jose Quintana. Villar signed with the Cubs as a free agent in March and registered a walk and a run scored in four plate appearances in his only game for the club this season. […]

Rafael Ortega On The Bench Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-handed starter Jose Quintana. Ortega had a breakout year in 2021 for the Cubs, hitting .291 with a .360 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 330 plate appearances. So far this season, he's […]

Julio Rodriguez Not Starting On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez will begin Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox on the bench. Rodriguez entered the year as one of the best prospects in baseball and made his Major League debut on Opening Day. He has a hit, a walk, a run scored, and a stolen base in his first 15 […]

Nick Lodolo Will Start On Wednesday

The Cincinnati Reds announced that pitching prospect Nick Lodolo will make his Major League debut on Wednesday. He'll take on the Cleveland Guardians in his first start at the Major League level. One of the best pitching prospects in baseball, Lodolo pitched to a 2.31 ERA in 13 starts spanning 50.2 minor league innings last […]

Rays Place JT Chargois On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed relief pitcher JT Chargois (oblique) on the injured list on Tuesday due to left oblique tightness. Acquired as part of the Diego Castillo trade last July, Chargois pitched to a 2.52 ERA and a 3.86 ERA in 53.2 combined innings between the Rays and Seattle Mariners last season, turning in […]

Rays Place Luis Patino On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed starting pitcher Luis Patino (oblique) on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. The 22-year-old previously exited his first start of the season after just recording two outs. Last season the right-hander made 19 appearances for Tampa Bay, including 15 starts. He pitched to a 4.31 […]

Georges Niang Logs Practice Session Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers power forward Georges Niang (knee) was able to suit up for Tuesday's practice, a positive step in the right direction in his return from left knee tendinopathy. Niang missed the final two games of the regular season due to the ailment, but head coach Doc Rivers noted Tuesday that the team was being […]

Luka Doncic Sustains Calf Strain, Game 1 Status Unclear

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (calf) has been announced to be dealing with a strained left calf, which he sustained during Sunday's regular-season finale. Dallas did not make his status for Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs vs. Utah immediately available, and they won't need to list his designation until Friday night. Depending […]

John Collins Participates In On-Court Work, Status Unclear

Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins (finger, foot) has recently begun to participate in 4-on-4 drills, a step in the right direction toward an eventual return to action. Collins has been sidelined since March 11, as injuries limited him to just 54 games (53 starts) this past year. Head coach Nate McMillan was not ready […]

D'Angelo Russell Will Return For Play-In Tournament Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game vs. the Clippers in the play-in tournament. Russell missed the final two regular season outings due to an illness, but he should be cleared for his usual workload with Minnesota one win away from securing a […]

Luke Kennard Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

LA Clippers shooting guard/small forward Luke Kennard (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota due to a sore right hamstring. Kennard did not make the trip with the team in an attempt to continue rehabbing the ailment. Without the sharpshooter on the wing, Norman Powell, Terance Mann, and Robert Covington could all […]

Patrick Cantlay Looking To Improve Off Last Year's Missed Cut

Patrick Cantlay had a surprising missed cut at last year's RBC Heritage. The 30-year-old Californian, has played well at this event in the past. He has two top-five place finishes. Cantlay finished in 39th place at The Masters last weekend. Before last week, he lost strokes on approach in four out of his last five […]

Dustin Johnson A Favorite At Harbour Town

Dustin Johnson arrives in Hilton Head after a 12th-place finish at The Masters. Johnson gained 6.4 strokes total last week but noticeably struggled with the driver. He elected to use his three-wood off a number of holes. With how tight the fairways are this week, Johnsons may not need to use his driver often. He […]