
Austin Hooper Hauls In 35-Yard Pass In Preseason Action
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper caught one of two targets for 35 yards in his team's Sunday preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. Hooper saw action on his team's first two drives of the contest. He was the intended target on a failed fourth-down conversion from Atlanta's nine-yard line on Cleveland's first drive of […]

Bobby Dalbec Hits 17th Homer
Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec continued his torrid stretch Sunday against Cleveland, launching his 17th home run of the year and drawing a walk in four plate appearances. The solo shot was his sixth over his last 15 games, and he's slashed .385/.478/1.000 in 44 plate appearances during that time. He now has […]

Rafael Devers Hits Two Homers Against Cleveland
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers slugged two more homers Sunday, going 2-for-5 against Cleveland. He's now up to 32 long balls on the year, which ties him for his career high with the 2019 season. Devers is now slashing .300/.382/.667 over his last seven games, and he has a .908 OPS for the […]

Kareem Hunt Sees Two Carries In Preseason Game
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt saw his first taste of preseason action in his team's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Hunt picked up five yards on two carries before heading to the sidelines for Cleveland. The veteran running back only saw action on the first drive of the game, picking up gains […]

Baker Mayfield Throws TD In Preseason Debut
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield completed six of 10 passes for 113 yards and a touchdown in his team's preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Mayfield, making his lone appearance in a preseason contest this year, led the Cleveland offense on the first two drives of the game. After a turnover on downs […]

Jarred Kelenic Launches Homer Against Royals
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic broke an 11-game homerless streak Sunday, launching a solo shot off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer. It was his seventh of the year and his only hit on the day, and he also drew a walk in four plate appearances. Kelenic now has hits in five of his […]

Joey Wendle Homers Twice In Victory
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle had a big day at the plate Sunday, collecting three hits, six RBI, and two runs scored. He also homered twice and walked once in five plate appearances. Wendle was due for a day like this, struggling over his last 30 games with a .706 OPS. It was the […]

Kyle Seager Hits Career-High 31st Homer
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager set a new career-high in home runs Sunday, knocking his 31st of the year off of Kansas City Royals reliever Tyler Zuber to give the Mariners a lead that they would not relinquish in a 4-3 victory. Seager has been on a sustained power binge, with nine homers this […]

Drew Steckenrider Locks Up Seventh Save
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider earned his seventh save of the year Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, entering with a 4-3 lead and setting down all three Royals he faced. He did not strike out a batter. Steckenrider, while having an outstanding year with a 1.84 ERA and 0.97 WHIP, is second in […]

Paul Sewald Allows Eighth-Inning Run
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald entered in the eighth inning Sunday, and he picked up his 11th hold of the season, though he allowed one run on three hits in his inning of work. He struck out one batter. Sewald is the top relief option for the Mariners, but that doesn't mean manager Scott […]

Jordan Sheffield Expected To Return In September
Colorado Rockies right-hander Jordan Sheffield (lat) started a rehab assignment and should return to the roster at some point in September, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. He has been on the injured list since June 5 after straining his right lat. Sheffield has had a decent rookie campaign out of the Rockies bullpen with […]

Marco Gonzales With Another Gem Sunday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales delivered another sparkling outing Sunday, going seven innings and allowing two runs on five hits and two walks to the Kansas City Royals. Both runs came on solo home runs, to Salvador Perez and Michael A. Taylor. He struck out four batters. For the month of August, Gonzales has […]

Miguel Andujar May Not Return This Season
New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar (wrist) is not guaranteed to make a return in 2021, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Sunday. Andujar is currently rehabbing from a strained left wrist but suffered a setback and was transferred to the 60-day IL on Monday. Andujar doesn't have much fantasy value, slashing .253/.284/.383 with […]

Brendan Rodgers Collects A Pair Of Hits On Sunday
Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored, and two strikeouts in a 5-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Rodgers took part in Colorado gaining an early advantage when he reached base with a single in the first inning and came around to score off C.J. Cron's […]

Ja’Marr Chase Drops Another One
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase finished with one target during the exhibition clash against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. However, the rookie dropped his only look of the night, and it came from fellow collegiate teammate Joe Burrow (knee), who was playing for the first time in nine months. Still, Chase's struggles holding on […]

Jon Gray To Play Catch Monday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (forearm) will play catch and have his right forearm tested on Monday, according to Rockies manager Bud Black. Gray was forced out of Saturday's game after just two innings due to right forearm tightness. For now, he is day-to-day, and there will be more information once the tests come […]

C.J. Cron Hits 24th Homer Of The Year
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, a walk, and a strikeout in a 5-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Cron broke the game open in the top of the first inning when he blasted a three-run homer off Mitch White to give Colorado an early advantage. […]

Joe Burrow Makes An Appearance On Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow briefly made an appearance during the preseason finale against Miami Dolphins. Playing in his first contest since he tore his left ACL and MCL nine months ago, the sophomore threw one pass during his only series of the game, although it was dropped by former LSU teammate Ja'Marr Chase. While […]

Touki Toussaint Could See More Starts This Season
Atlanta Braves right-hander Touki Toussaint may start some more games this season while also pitching out of the pen, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. The Braves activated starter Ian Anderson on Sunday, leaving Toussaint as the odd man out of the rotation. Manager Brian Snitker said he would be the pitcher they use […]

Brian Hill Lands On Injured Reserve
Tennessee Titans running back Brian Hill (undisclosed) landed on the injured reserve on Sunday. It's unknown why he currently occupies space on the IR. However, it's apparently significant enough to keep him on the shelf moving ahead. The 25-year-old played in 16 games last season as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, finishing with 465 […]

Antonio Senzatela Dominates The Dodgers On Sunday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela earned the win on Sunday when he allowed just two hits with one walk and five strikeouts over seven innings in a 5-0 win over the Dodgers. This was one of the better starts of Senzatela's entire career as the Dodgers had no answer for him. He didn't allow […]

Tyler Mahle Takes Hard-Luck Loss On Sunday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in a solid outing in a 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Mahle allowed two runs over seven innings while striking out six and walking two. The veteran right-hander allowed just four hits, but unfortunately one left the park as a two-run homer. With the Reds offense […]

Kyle Hendricks Gets Embarrassed In Ugly Outing
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks got annihilated in Sunday's loss versus the Chicago White Sox. Hendricks looked like a shell of himself this afternoon and allowed seven hits, eight runs, two walks and struck out four on the afternoon. Hendricks was having a great season, but has been getting crushed in the month of […]

Irv Smith Jr. To Miss Time To Begin Season
Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (knee) is projected to miss time to begin the season. Smith recently had meniscus surgery, and it comes at a horrible time as he is expected to see an elevated role after the departure of Kyle Rudolph. The 23-year-old finished last season with only 30 catches for 365 […]

Frank Schwindel Goes Yard In Loss
Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel went 1-for-4 in Sunday's blowout loss against the Chicago White Sox. Schwindel's lone hit was a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning off of Dylan Cease and it would be the only run the Cubs were able to put up in an embarrassing loss. Schwindel […]

Dylan Cease Strikes Out 11 In Victory
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease continued to impress in Sunday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Cease fired six innings and allowed four hits, one run, two walks and struck out 11 on the afternoon. The young right-hander made the Cubs offense look silly and he continues to rack up strikeouts at a high […]

Brian Goodwin Hits Eighth Homer
Chicago White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin went 1-for-3 with a walk, home run and three RBI in Sunday's blowout victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Goodwin sent a two-run home run to the bleachers off of Kyle Hendricks in the bottom of the second inning to extend the White Sox lead 3-0. The veteran has been […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Starting In Week 1 And Beyond
Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was officially named the starter for the Week 1 opener against the visiting Chargers. This isn't a surprise, although the announcement is undoubtedly comforting for fantasy managers, especially those in dynasty leagues or who have already drafted. Fitzpatrick will be playing for his ninth team during the 2021-22 campaign, […]

Yasmani Grandal Stays Hot On Sunday
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal remained hot on Sunday afternoon in a blowout victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Grandal went 2-for-4 with a two-run blast and has now homered three times and driven in 10 runs since his return from the injured list on Friday. Grandal was struggling to hit the ball in the […]

Eloy Jimenez Continues To Show Impressive Power
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 1-for-4 in Sunday's blowout victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Jimenez hit a three-run rocket off of Kyle Hendricks as part of a seven-run bottom of the fifth inning. The young slugger has been crushing the ball this season and continues to be an important part of an impressive […]