Michael Porter Jr. Optimistic About Extension

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. Remains optimistic that a contract extension will get done. Porter had his best statistical output as a professional last season, averaging 19.0 points and 7.3 assists while shooting a whopping 44.5 percent from deep. The 23-year-old will be entering the final year of his rookie contract if an agreement […]

Alex Verdugo Adds Three Hits Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had three hits in five at-bats against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, though it wasn't enough to avoid a 12-7 loss to the division leaders. Verdugo now has three multi-hit affairs in his first six September games, so it seems that his dreadful stretch of defense isn't affecting his […]

Zach Ertz Just A Depth Piece For Now

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is not a strong starting option in fantasy lineups for Week 1 despite an excellent matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons defense was 27th against opposing tight ends last season, but with more receiving options available on offense and Dallas Goedert clearly ahead of him on the depth […]

Danny Santana Homers Off Bench Against Rays

Boston Red Sox utility man Danny Santana hit his fifth home run of the year Tuesday, going 1-for-2 with the solo shot after coming off the bench in a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Santana doesn't stand to see much playing time going forward, and even his power-speed potential doesn't make him a […]

Dallas Goedert Starting The Season With An Excellent Matchup

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert gets to start the season with an excellent matchup against the Atlanta Falcons defense. The Falcons were just 27th against opposing tight ends last season, and Goedert is clearly the top tight end target in the Eagles offense this year. Zach Ertz is still around, but he'll take a […]

Hunter Renfroe Stays Hot With A Double Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe went 1-for-3 with a double against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, continuing what has been a torrid stretch. Renfroe now has hits in nine of his last 11 games, with six multi-hit affairs in that span. He's slashing .345/.387/.690 with five home runs over his last 15 games, elevating […]

Greg Ward Could Start The Season In A Bench Role

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward could start the season in a backup or special team role. Ward was the main slot receiver for the Eagles last year, but the emergence of Quez Watkins in training camp and preseason games may push Ward into the fourth spot on the Eagles wide receiver depth chart. Only […]

Bobby Dalbec Homers Twice Off Bench

Boston Red Sox infielder Bobby Dalbec didn't start today's game, but came on late to relieve Rafael Devers at third base after the Tampa Bay Rays took a commanding lead. He made the most of his two at-bats, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs. He's now slashing .356/.453/.844 with six home runs […]

Quez Watkins Likely To Start In The Slot In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins is likely to start in the slot in Week 1 and should have a shot to stay in that role as long as he plays well. Watkins didn't do much in his rookie season last year, catching just seven passes for a total of 106 yards across six games. […]

Kyle Schwarber Reaches Three Times Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber reached base three times against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored while playing first base. In 22 games and 80 at-bats with Boston, Schwarber has slashed .325/.460/.550. He's settled into the two-spot in the lineup on a near-daily basis, giving him […]

Harry Giles III Heading To Los Angeles

Free-agent center Harry Giles III agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with the Clippers on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has been a massive disappointment after being selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He has battled injuries over the years, appearing in 38 games last season as a member of the Portland Trail […]

Jalen Reagor Has A Lot To Prove This Season

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor has a lot to prove to justify where he was drafted in last year's draft. With a disappointing rookie season behind him despite being the de facto WR1 on the Eagles, Reagor will have more competition for targets on the offense, but may do better drawing "softer" defensive backs. […]

Ozzie Albies Homers, Drives In Four

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs scored, four RBI, and a walk during an 8-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. The two-time All-Star connected for his 27th homer, a two-run shot, off of Nationals relief pitcher Ryne Harper during the seventh inning. The 24-year-old now has […]

Paolo Espino Disappoints Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Paolo Espino gave up five runs on seven hits and two walks to the Atlanta Braves in five innings Tuesday. He struck out seven batters, which ties his season-high, but this outing still registers as a disappointment for the right-hander. Espino had allowed three runs or less in three straight starts […]

Yadiel Hernandez Hits Three-Run Shot

Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez hit a three-run home run off Braves reliever Tyler Matzek Tuesday that briefly tied the game at five before Atlanta eventually took the contest by a score of 8-5. The clutch shot was Hernandez's eighth of the season, and his season OPS now sits at .783 in 197 at-bats. He's […]

Keita Bates-Diop Remaining In San Antonio

San Antonio Spurs forward Keita Bates-Diop has agreed to a new two-year deal. The terms of the contract were undisclosed, but it was apparently enough to retain his services after the franchise extended a qualifying offer to him back in July. The 25-year-old former Ohio State Buckeye appeared in only 30 professional contests last season, […]

Juan Soto Reaches Five Times Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto reached base in all five of his plate appearances Tuesday, going 2-for-2 with two walks, a hit-by-pitch, an RBI, and a run scored. He's slashed .310/.523/.563 over his last thirty games, with 87 at-bats and a whopping 38 walks in that time. With a .963 OPS, 24 home runs, 91 […]

Alex Reyes Pitches In The Sixth Inning On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes, formerly the team's closer, pitched in the sixth inning of a 4-2 deficit on Tuesday. Reyes started the season as the closer and locked down the ninth for the first few months of the season, but struggled mightily in August and was removed from the closer's role. Giovanny […]

Mike Zunino Homers Twice, Drives In Four

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 3-for-4 with two homers and four RBI during a 12-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The 2021 All-Star took Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez deep for a solo shot during the fourth inning and relief pitcher Michael Feliz during the sixth inning for a […]

Alcides Escobar Scores Two Runs Tuesday

Washington Nationals infielder Alcides Escobar scored two more runs Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with a double in an 8-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Escobar was once again batting second in the lineup, and now has a five-game hitting streak. He's hit four extra-base hits and scored nine runs in those five games. Escobar is something […]

Nelson Cruz Homers Twice, Drives In Four

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 4-for-5 with two homers, a double, three runs scored and four RBI during a 12-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The 41-year-old connected off of Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez during the third inning for a two-run blast and off of relief pitcher […]

T.J. Warren Remains Out Indefinitely

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. Warren (foot) remains out indefinitely. The veteran continues to rehab after having surgery back in January to repair a stress fracture in his left foot. With Warren's recent efforts to make it back to the court not going so well, likely, he may not be back in the lineup for months, […]

Alejandro Kirk Smacks Two Homers Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk spanked a pair of solo homers on Tuesday to help his club defeat the Yankees 5-1. He took Gerrit Cole deep in the first inning before victimizing Clay Holmes in the eighth for his second multi-homer game of the season and third long ball in his last two starts. […]

Steven Matz Wins 11th Game Versus Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz kept the Yankees lineup in check on Tuesday, allowing one run over six innings in the club's 5-1 win. The left-hander gave up seven hits without walking a batter while striking out six in the 93-pitch effort, improving his record to 11-7 on the season. Matz has had […]

J.A. Happ Takes Another Loss On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher J.A. Happ lasted five innings in his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. Happ was decent, allowing four runs on seven hits in five innings. He did not issue a walk and struck out three. With the Cardinals only scoring two runs, Happ took his eighth loss of […]

Nick Castellanos Hits 27th Homer In Win Over Cubs

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Castellanos launched a solo shot in the first inning off of Chicago starter Adrian Sampson. The veteran outfielder is enjoying a career year, hitting .320 with 27 homers, 82 runs, 79 RBI, and two […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. May Undergo Shoulder Surgery In Offseason

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is considering surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The ailment kept him sidelined from July 31 until August 15. It was first reported that Tatis Jr. would not undergo surgery, but it now remains a […]

Austin Hays Hits Two-Run Home Run Tuesday, Stays Hot

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, three RBI, and a walk in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Royals. Hays destroyed a third-inning Jackson Kowar breaking pitch, putting it deep into the left-field seats for his 16th HR of the season. The 26-year-old has started September off hot, batting .320 […]

Jonathan India Hits 19th HR

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo homer, and a walk in a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. India hit a leadoff homer off of Adrian Sampson to get the Reds out to an early lead. The rookie infielder's excellent debut season continues as he's hitting […]

Edward Cabrera Ineffectively Wild On Tuesday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Edward Cabrera simply could not throw strikes in Tuesday's start against the New York Mets. Cabrera lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on one hit and four walks while hitting two batters. The rookie threw 65 pitches, just 31 strikes. Both batters he hit came with the bases […]