Josiah Gray Goes Five Strong In Nationals Debut

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray gave up one earned run over five innings and took a no-decision in Washington's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. The 23-year-old gave up four hits and walked two while striking out two over 71 pitches in his debut start for the Nationals. The newly acquired National was […]

Andrew Stevenson Homers As A Pinch-Hitter

Washington Nationals outfielder Andrew Stevenson appeared as a pinch-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday and smacked a game-tying home run in his only at-bat. Stevenson has supplied an unimpressive .612 OPS with three homers and one steal in 128 at-bats as a bench bat this year, and it appears that even the recent trade deadline […]

Richaun Holmes Remaining With The Kings

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes has agreed to a four-year deal worth $55 million to remain with the team. Although he was looking for more, it was apparently enough to keep him from going elsewhere. The 27-year-old averaged 14.2 points, 8.3 boards, and 1.6 blocks throughout 61 games last season. Fantasy managers should be concerned […]

Carter Kieboom Hits Two-Run Shot

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom had a solid day at the plate Monday, going 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored. It was his first long ball of the year, and came off of newly acquired Phillies reliever Ian Kennedy. A highly touted prospect, Kieboom has struggled in his first stints […]

Wander Suero Blows Save Monday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Wander Suero failed to secure the save Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. He entered the game with two runners on, and allowed both of them to score while also giving up three earned runs of his own on three hits and a walk in one inning of work. He struck out […]

Gorgui Dieng Heading To Atlanta

Center Gorgui Dieng has agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Hawks. The 31-year-old has averaged 7.8 points and 6.0 rebounds through his tenure in the league. However, he isn't expected to contribute much on the fantasy end and will likely stay buried behind Clint Capela on the depth chart in Atlanta. However, […]

Josiah Gray Shines In Nationals Debut

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray shone in his team debut Monday, lasting five innings against the Philadelphia Phillies. He allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out two batters. The only blemish was an Odubel Herrera solo home run in the top of the fifth inning. Gray has now appeared […]

Jose Ramirez Hits 23rd Homer On Monday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez hit his 23rd homer of the season during a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in extra innings. The 28-year-old took Blue Jays relief pitcher Brad Hand deep during the 10th inning and finished the night 2-for-5 with the homer and two RBI. The three-time All-Star is now […]

Mitch Haniger Picks Up Two Hits Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger added two more hits Monday, going 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored. Haniger now has a modest four-game hit streak going as he looks to build on a very successful July during which he slashed .269/.361/.516 with seven home runs. The acquisition of Abraham Toro has stretched out […]

Devonte’ Graham Changing Teams

Guard Devonte' Graham agreed to a four-year, $47 million contract with the Pelicans on Monday night. The deal is a sign-and-trade, so it's beneficial for both clubs and Graham, who will now take over for the recently departed Lonzo Ball. The 26-year-old averaged 13.3 points and 5.4 rebounds throughout three seasons in Charlotte, so he […]

J.P. Crawford Scores Twice Against Rays

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored against the Rays Monday. It's the fourth two-hit game in his last seven games, which is an excellent sign, as the slick-fielding shortstop had cooled off considerably after a torrid June. He has just a .692 OPS with five homers and […]

Jake Fraley Drives In Two, Steals A Base In Return

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley got the start in left field batting sixth in his return from the COVID list Monday, and he jumped right back into the fray, going 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base. It was his eighth steal in nine attempts this season. In limited […]

Ty France Homers, Drives In Three Against Rays

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France had a strong day at the plate Monday against the Rays, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and two runs scored. The solo shot was his 11th of the season. France has now raised his OPS to .789 on the season, with a .908 mark over […]

Chris Flexen Earns 10th Win Over Rays

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen reached the 10-win plateau Monday in an 8-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Flexen allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings. He struck out six batters. By pitch count, it was his longest outing of the season at 113 pitches. Flexen has […]

Gerrit Cole Tests Positive For COVID-19

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (COVID-19) tested positive for COVID-19 Monday and will not make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, according to manager Aaron Boone. Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes will take the ball tomorrow instead of Cole. No word on how long Yankees ace will be on the shelf […]

Cameron Payne Agrees To Stay In Phoenix

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne agreed on Monday night to remain with the team. The deal is worth $19 million over three years, and it will become official on August 6. The 28-year-old was a critical piece in the club's advancement to the NBA Finals, averaging 9.3 points and 3.2 assists during the postseason. Although […]

Jorge Lopez Takes No-Hitter Into Sixth Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez turned in a stellar start in Monday's 7-1 win over the Yankees. Lopez took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing a leadoff double and finished with 6 innings pitched, one run allowed on a hit and five walks with four strikeouts. The 28-year-old is now 3-12 with […]

Jarrett Allen Comes To Terms On A New Deal

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen agreed to a $100 million contract on Monday night. The deal will keep him with the team for the next five years, although it won't become official until August 6, when the NBA free agency moratorium is over. Allen began last season in Brooklyn and split time with DeAndre Jordan. […]

Blake Griffin Agrees To One-Year Deal With Brooklyn

Forward Blake Griffin agreed to a one-year deal on Monday night to remain in Brooklyn. The multi-time All-Star began the 2020-21 season in Detroit. However, after receiving a buyout, he signed with the Nets, where he averaged 10 points and 4.7 boards throughout 26 regular-season games in the Big Apple. Nonetheless, while health issues have […]

Tomas Satoransky Moving To New Orleans

Guard Tomas Satoransky is heading to the Pelicans after he was included in a deal that sent Lonzo Ball to Chicago. The 29-year-old has a chance to see an uptick in production in New Orleans after he's had flashes of inconsistent efficiency over the years. He averaged 9.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 1.2 steals throughout […]

Mike Conley Agrees To Return To Utah

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley will remain with the team. The veteran agreed to a $68 million deal on Monday to keep him in Utah for the next three seasons. Conley averaged 16.2 points, 6.0 assists, and 1.4 steals throughout only 51 games last season. Injuries have plagued the 14-year professional over the years, so […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Staying Put

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. will remain with the team after agreeing to a four-year, $72 million contract. The deal will become official on August 6, when the free agency moratorium is over. Hardaway averaged 16.6 points while shooting nearly 39.1 percent from deep last season, and despite his struggles on occasion, the team […]

Will Barton Staying In Denver

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton is staying in the Mile High City. After Barton declined his $14.7 million player option a few weeks ago, the veteran agreed to a two-year, $32 million contract on Monday night. The deal will become official on August 6, when the free agency moratorium ends. The 10-year veteran has been […]

Brad Hand Takes Loss Against Indians

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Brad Hand suffered the loss for his club in Monday's 5-2 extra-inning affair with the Indians. Hand entered the 10th with a runner on second and he began the frame with a wild pitch and a single before giving up a two-run homer to Jose Ramirez. The veteran has now given […]

Robbie Ray Solid In No-Decision Versus Indians

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray had a solid outing versus the Indians on Monday, tossing six innings and allowing two runs in the no-decision. The lefty gave up six hits and walked three while striking out four, with three of his punchouts coming in the final five outs of his outing. This start […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Slugs Homer On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. swatted a two-run homer during Monday's 5-2 extra-inning loss to the Indians on Monday. His line-drive missile to left came off the bat at a whopping 115.2 MPH for his first home run of the season in front of hometown fans at the Rogers Centre. The former […]

Tommy Pham Is Ice Cold At The Plate

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham is riding a cold streak at the plate currently after going hitless on Sunday. It was the fifth time in his last 10 games that he has gone hitless, as he is now slashing .111/.220/.222 with one home run, one RBI, six runs scored and a 16:5 K:BB over […]

Collin Johnson "Turning It On" In Training Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver Collin Johnson is starting to make his mark in practices after a quiet beginning to training camp. SI's John Shipley noted that Johnson "has turned it on," and that "after a quiet few days to open camp, Johnson's name has been called more and more as camp has progressed." This […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Excelling As A Pass-Catcher In Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars first-round rookie running back Travis Etienne Jr. has exceeded lofty expectations as a pass-catcher thus far in training camp. SI's John Shipley noted that "the usage of Etienne as a pass-catcher has been evident throughout the first week of camp... he has shown terrific hands and burst after the catch." Etienne profiles as […]

Tommy La Stella Might Rejoin Team On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (hamstring) might be able to rejoin the team on Tuesday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. La Stella has been out of action since early May due to a hamstring strain, and then suffered a setback during his rehab assignment due to a thumb issue. […]