Nuggets Draft Bones Hyland

With the 26th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Denver Nuggets have drafted VCU guard Bones Hyland. The Atlantic-10 Player of the Year, Hyland is a great scorer who can hit the three but can also score inside. There are concerns about his strength, but Denver is a great landing spot for Hyland, who'll […]

Kyle Schwarber Traded To Red Sox

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) has been traded to the Boston Red Sox, per Robert Murray of Fan Sided. No word on the package going back to Washington, but the Red Sox have added another potent bat to a deep lineup. The 28-year-old has 25 homers, 53 RBI, and 42 runs scored with a […]

J.D. Martinez Goes Hitless Again On Thursday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 13-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday. It was the second game in a row that Martinez was held hitless, as he has gone cold at the plate over his last seven games where he is slashing .120/.154/.200 with one […]

Knicks Take Quentin Grimes At 25

With the 25th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks have selected Houston guard Quentin Grimes, who started his college career at Kansas before transferring and spending two seasons with the Cougars. Last year, Grimes fulfilled the promise he'd long had, averaging 17.8 points on 40.6 percent shooting while also connecting on […]

Rockets Use 24th Pick On Josh Christopher

With the 24th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets have selected Arizona State guard Josh Christopher. A favorite of NBA Draft Twitter, Christopher averaged 14.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game last season. He shot just 30.2 percent from three, but he's a good at making tough shots. Of course, […]

Yoan Moncada Goes Hitless In Loss Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada continued his struggles at the plate on Thursday, finishing 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 5-0 loss to the Royals. Moncada has now gone hitless in three straight games, and is slashing .111/.143/.148 over his last seven games. He's been very streaky this year, but overall has managed […]

Rockets Take Usman Garuba With 23rd Pick

With the 23rd pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets have drafted Real Madrid center Usman Garuba. This is the second international big taken by Houston in this draft after they traded up for Alperen Sengun. You can argue that both players were steals based on their upside, and if this works for […]

Cavan Biggio Remains Cold At The Plate Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio continued his recent struggles at the plate on Thursday night, finishing 1-for-5 with one RBI and a strikeout in a 13-1 win over the Red Sox. It was Biggio's second hit in his last five games, as he was slashing .173/.224/.269 with one home run, one steal, six […]

Wizards Draft Isaiah Jackson, Trade Him For Aaron Holiday

With the 22nd pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards selected Kentucky center Isaiah Jackson, then traded Jackson to the Indiana Pacers for guard Aaron Holiday. It's a weird trade for the Wizards, who acquire a player who averaged 7.2 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game last year for the Pacers. […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Earns 10th Win

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu tossed six scoreless innings on Thursday as his club rolled to a 13-1 victory over the Red Sox. The veteran southpaw struck out five and surrendered just two hits with no walks in the impressive 87-pitch outing to lower his ERA to 3.26 on the year. Ryu was […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Blasts 33rd Homer

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasted his 33rd home run of the season during the team's 13-1 rout over the Red Sox on Thursday. His three-run shot in the fifth went 436 feet down the left field line and out of Fenway Park to blow the game open to 9-0 at the […]

Teoscar Hernandez Has Three-RBI Night

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez had a terrific night at the dish on Thursday, going. 3-for-5 as his team went on to steamroll past the Red Sox 13-1. The right-handed swinger got the scoring started for his club in the first inning with a bases-loaded double to right field to cash a pair before […]

Clippers Trade Up For Keon Johnson

The Los Angeles Clippers have traded up in the 2021 NBA Draft, acquiring New York's No. 21 pick and using it on Tennessee wing Keon Johnson. Johnson is a great athlete who averaged 1.1 steals per game last year and can block shots as well. Defense is how he'll make his living in the NBA, […]

Hawks Take Jalen Johnson With 20th Pick

With the No. 20 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks have selected former Duke forward Jalen Johnson, who made waves when he opted out of college basketball during last season. In the 13 games he played, Johnson averaged 11.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, plus added on 1.2 blocks and 1.2 […]

Aaron Sanchez Activated From Injured List Thursday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Aaron Sanchez was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday after recovering from right biceps tightness. Sanchez made just six starts for the Giants before landing on the IL in early May, but had a solid 3.18 ERA. He will shift to the bullpen with the Giants' rotation currently full, which […]

Charlotte Trades For 19th Pick, Takes Kai Jones

The Charlotte Hornets have traded a future first-round pick to the New York Knicks. In return, the Hornets netted the 19th pick in this year's NBA Draft, which the team used on Texas center Kai Jones. Jones is an incredibly athletic big, though he wasn't super productive for the Longhorns last season, averaging 8.8 points […]

Thunder Take Tre Mann With 18th Pick

With the 18th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder have selected Florida guard Tre Mann. This might have been a bit of a reach, but Mann shot 40.2 percent from three last year while averaging 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, as well as adding 1.4 steals per […]

Pelicans Take Trey Murphy At 17

With the No. 17 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans have traded Virginia guard Trey Murphy. Murphy's NBA game is all about shooting, as he shot 43.4 percent from three last season and 92.7 percent from the foul line. Murphy's ability to shoot off the catch should help him find early […]

Rockets Trade Up For Alperen Sengun

The Houston Rockets have traded up in the 2021 NBA Draft, sending two lottery-protected future firsts to the Thunder for the No. 16 pick. With that pick, Houston selected Turkey's Alperen Sengun, one of the most interesting prospects in this class. Sengun was dominant at times in Turkey last year, averaging 19.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, […]

Sean Strickland Steps Into Octagon Saturday As Main Eventer

After a two-year layoff, Sean "Tarzan" Strickland (23-3) has won three bouts in a row and is currently on a four-fight winning streak. On Saturday, he will take on Uriah Hall in the main event with a huge opportunity to propel himself up the middleweight ranks. DraftKings sees "Tarzan" as the favorite with a salary […]

Uriah Hall Will Be Centerstage For Saturday's Card In The Main Event

On a four-fight winning streak heading into Saturday's main event, Uriah Hall (17-9) can make a huge splash in the middleweight division with a win over Sean Strickland. Known for his devastating knockout power, 15 of Hall's career 17 wins have come via knockout. DraftKings sees "Prime Time" as the underdog though with a salary […]

Max Scherzer and Trea Turner Officially Traded To The Dodgers

The Washington Nationals officially traded ace Max Scherzer and star shortstop Trea Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for catcher Keibert Ruiz, right-hander Josiah Gray, pitcher Gerardo Carrillo, and outfielder Donovan Casey. Scherzer agreed to waive his no-trade clause, and the deal became official. The 38-year-old ace has shown signs of slowing down, […]

Corey Kispert Taken At 15th Overall By Wizards

The Wizards selected Corey Kispert with the 15th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Kispert averaged 18.6 points during his fourth and final season at Gonzaga. He is a capable defender and an accurate scorer from deep, draining 44 percent of his shots from beyond the three-point line during the 2020-21 collegiate campaign. Although he […]

Brandon Crawford Plates Two In Thursday Return

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford had a nice game in his return from the injured list with a left oblique strain. The veteran went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Dodgers. The Giants and fantasy managers will be glad to have Crawford back, […]

Moses Moody Taken At No. 14 By Golden State

The Warriors selected Moses Moody with the No. 14 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday night. A solid defender and capable scorer, Moody averaged 16.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.0 steals during his only season in Arkansas. He will have the luxury of learning from Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, two of the […]

Mike Moustakas Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville early next week. He's been sidelined since mid-May due to a right heel contusion. The 32-year-old was shut down in June after experiencing soreness during a contest. He has been progressing a "lot quicker" and will go on a rehab assignment […]

Johnny Cueto Wins Tough Matchup Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto improved to 7-5 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Dodgers. Cueto pitched 5 2/3 innings scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks with five strikeouts. The veteran has put together a respectable 3.84 ERA through 17 starts but has been up and down throughout. It would make […]

James Bouknight Taken At No. 11

The Charlotte Hornets opted to take James Bouknight with the 11th overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday night. A solid playmaker and inside scorer, the UConn alumni averaged 18.7 points and 5.7 rebounds during his final season at the collegiate level. He struggled from deep, which will need to be addressed, and […]

Tucker Barnhart Drives In Two In Win

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart went 2-for-3 with two RBI in a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Barnhart drove in both Joey Votto and Tyler Naquin with a two-run single in the sixth inning to give the Reds a 4-3 lead. The veteran catcher is now hitting .266 with four homers, 31 runs, and […]

Mike Trout Receives Encouraging MRI Results

Los Angeles outfielder Mike Trout (calf) underwent an MRI on Thursday and received encouraging results. He still isn't running and remains without a timetable for a return. The three-time MVP continues to feel soreness in his calf, which is preventing him from fully ramping up. The Angels will be cautious with their star outfielder, and […]