Clayton Kershaw Moving Closer To Return

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) will pitch in another simulated game on Sunday and could return the following weekend against the Angels, MLB.com reported, citing manager Dave Roberts. The veteran has been sidelined since July 7 with left forearm inflammation. The Dodgers could use Kershaw with Trevor Bauer (administrative leave) having an […]

Kwang Hyun Kim Struggles On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim struggled in his start on Wednesday against Cleveland. Kim lasted just 2 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits and a walk without recording a strikeout. He took the loss, dropping his record to an even 6-6 and bringing his ERA up to 3.31. Things could […]

Ryan Getzlaf Remains A Duck

Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf signed a one-year deal to remain in Southern California next season. The details of how much the contract is worth are unknown at this time. The 16-year veteran has spent his entire career in Anaheim, amassing 279 goals and 703 assists in 1,101 career regular-season contests with the franchise. Unfortunately, […]

Aaron Judge Late Scratch From Yankees Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a late scratch from the lineup Wednesday night against Tampa Bay. No initial explanation was given. Judge, who has been the Yankees best hitter this season, had returned to action Tuesday and went 1-for-4 after being out since the start of the second half. Fantasy managers will need […]

Ryan Jeffers Homers Twice, Tallies Career-High Six RBI

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers had the most productive day of his career at the plate in Wednesday's loss to the Tigers. Jeffers clubbed a grand slam in the fourth inning, then followed it up with a two-run shot in the eighth, both homers registering exit velocities of 100 MPH or greater. The 24-year-old backstop […]

Blake Snell Crushed For Seven Earned Runs

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell was tagged for seven earned runs in four innings Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. The horrific side of the volatile Snell showed up as he served seven hits and four walks over 86 laborious pitches with a single strikeout. His doom was sealed before the Friars saw a pitch […]

Eduardo Escobar Being Traded to Brewers

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar is being dealt to the Milwaukee Brewers in a deal still being finalized, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Cooper Hummel, who has played at catcher, outfield and first base this season and is slashing .254/.435/.508 at AAA, will head to the Diamondbacks in the trade. The third baseman and middle […]

Linus Ullmark Becomes A Bruin On Wednesday

The Boston Bruins signed goaltender Linus Ullmark to a four-year contract on Wednesday worth $5 million annually. The former Buffalo Sabres netminder carried a 9-6-3 record with a 2.66 goals-against-average, and a .917 save percentage. He was a bright spot playing on a terrible Buffalo Sabres team in 2021. Ullmark is a talented goalie with […]

J.A. Happ Surrenders Nine Runs In Wild Loss

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ struggled in Wednesday's loss to the Tigers. Happ matched a season-high, allowing nine earned runs on 10 hits with four walks issued over just three frames of work. The veteran lefty navigated scoreless frames in the first and third innings but ran into trouble, specifically in the top of […]

Jared Walsh Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh (side) has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 27, Megan Garcia of MLB.com reported. The 27-year-old left Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies with side pain and was later diagnosed with a right intercostal strain. Phil Gosselin will continue filling in at first base […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Joins Covid List

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez, who was scheduled to start Wednesday night in Anaheim, has been put MLB's Covid list, according to The Athletic. The team called up Jhoulys Chacin, who is now off the list. Lucas Gilbreath will start in a bullpen game for the Rockies. "I don't suspect Lucas will throw […]

Michael Lorenzen Expected To Return Soon

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) could rejoin the team in the next seven-to-10-day, general manager Nick Krall told reporters on Wednesday. Lorenzen strained his hamstring on July 17, his first appearance of the season after suffering a shoulder strain during spring training that sidelined him for three months. In his only game this […]

Canadiens Snatch Up Mike Hoffman

Montreal Canadiens were able to come to a contract agreement with free-agent forward Mike Hoffman on Wednesday. Hoffman signed a three-year deal worth $13.5 million with the Habs. He spent just one season in St. Louis, scoring 17 goals and adding 19 helpers in 52 regular-season games. The 31-year-old could provide some offensive firepower for […]

Pablo Lopez To Begin Throwing

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) will begin his throwing progression on flat ground this week, according to MLB.com. Lopez was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 17 due to a right rotator cuff strain. Though the Marlins are sellers and out of the playoff hunt, fantasy managers with the roster space […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks (7/29/21) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back summoners, to another LOL breakdown article featuring four matchups tomorrow from the LPL and LCK. Tomorrow's slate should be a fun one, as teams are scraping for every single win to try and boost their chances at securing a spot in the playoffs. We have a few large favorites in RNG, HLE, and […]

Yimi Garcia Traded To The Houston Astros

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Yimi Garcia was traded to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported. The 30-year-old right-hander has pitched to a 3.47 ERA with 35 strikeouts over 36 1/3 innings and had recorded 15 saves so far this season for Miami. While Garcia's ERA has gone up since the […]

Shane Bieber's Progress Remains Slow

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder), who was moved to the 60-day injured list over the weekend as a procedural move, has yet to throw off the mound and his recovery from a strained muscle in his right rotator cuff hasn't gone as quickly as anticipated, Cleveland.com reported, citing Chris Antonetti, the team's president […]

Keith Yandle Signs With Flyers On Wednesday

The Philadelphia Flyers added veteran defenseman Keith Yandle, signing him to a one-year $900,000 contract Wednesday. Yandle spent the last five years in South Florida with the Panthers. His point production dropped significantly in 2021, as he recorded three goals and 24 helpers. In the 2019-2020 season, Yandle registered 45 points in 69 regular-season contests. […]

James O'Shaughnessy A Standout In First Training Camp Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O'Shaughnessy is already impressing in training camp after drawing positive reviews in prior offseason workouts. O'Shaughnessy "had the best play of any Jaguar in Wednesday's practice" when he caught a "beautiful 30+ yard Gardner Minshew pass along the right sideline, with the veteran tight end twisting his body in the […]

Trevor Cahill Suffers Foot Fracture

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (foot) will be out of the rotation for an undisclosed amount of time, Jason Mackey of Post-Gazette Sports reported Wednesday. Cahill fractured his foot when he slipped and fell down the dugout steps at Oracle Park in San Francisco last Friday and is using crutches to walk. The 33-year-old […]

Trevor Lawrence Stellar In First Training Camp Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence excelled in the team's first training camp practice on Wednesday. Lawrence didn't get the first reps with the first team, as Gardner Minshew II had that honor, but he made the most of his time on the field. Per SI's John Shipley, Lawrence "shined" and was "completely mistake-free." Any […]

Nationals-Phillies Game Postponed Due To COVID Outbreak

Wednesday's game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak in Washington's clubhouse, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported. The news comes a day after Nationals shortstop Trea Turner tested positive for COVID-19 and was pulled in the first inning of Tuesday's game between the two teams in […]

Nolan Arenado Day-To-Day After Being Hit By Pitch

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (arm) is considered day-to-day with a right forearm contusion, the team reported. Arenado left in the fifth inning of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians after being hit by a Zach Plesac fastball. Hopefully, for fantasy managers, the 30-year-old infielder heals quickly since he is hitting .261/.318/.501 with […]

Cesar Hernandez Homers Wednesday Afternoon

Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Hernandez continues to tack on to his career-high total for home runs as he now has 18 on the season to go along with 47 RBI and 60 runs scored. […]

Gardner Minshew II Takes First First-Team Reps In Training Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterback Gardner Minshew II was under center for the first first-team reps during seven-on-seven drills during the opening practice of training camp. Minshew, a third-year QB out of Washington State, is widely expected to be the backup quarterback to Trevor Lawrence, so this news is a bit surprising. The news isn't totally shocking, […]

Zach Plesac Earns Win Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac pitched five innings of two-run ball while allowing seven hits, one walk, and striking out four. Plesac has now has a 4.57 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 21 2/3 innings pitched since his return from the IL on July 8th. He has had some ups and downs, but he […]

Jose Ramirez Homers Again Wednesday Afternoon

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Ramirez went deep off Cardinals' starter Kwang Hyun Kim in the third inning and now has home runs in back-to-back games. He has gone deep 22 times and driven in 60 runs while […]

Franmil Reyes Goes Deep Twice Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 3-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in a 7-2 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Reyes hit a mammoth shot to right field in the second inning and followed that up with another deep blast to center field in the third […]

Jordan Romano Collects Eighth Save

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano notched his eighth save of the season on Wednesday, shutting down the Red Sox to preserve a 4-1 win in the first game of a doubleheader. The right-hander tossed a perfect seventh inning by getting a strikeout, pop out, and a fly out to retire the 9-1-2 hitters of […]

Randal Grichuk Goes Deep Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk hit a crucial two-run home run on Wednesday to help his club defeat the Red Sox 4-1. His 408' shot to straight-away center broke a 1-1 tie in the fourth inning in the first game of a doubleheader as he finished the afternoon going 2-for-3 with three RBI. Grichuk's […]