Trevor Williams Plays Catch On Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams (appendix) was observed playing catch on Sunday, a good sign after he recently underwent an emergency appendectomy. The 29-year-old is currently sitting on the 10-day injured list and could be ready to pitch sometime in mid-June. However, with a 5.36 ERA on the year, it's unlikely any fantasy managers […]

Francisco Lindor Hitting Streak Snapped At Eight Games

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 0-for-4 in the Mets 6-2 win over the Padres on Sunday. Lindor was working on an eight-game hitting streak coming into Sunday's contest. Despite Lindor's failure to pick up a hit on Sunday, he is hitting well of late having slashed .355/.375/.613 over his last seven games. The […]

Alec Mills Looks Good In Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills (back) threw 60 pitches during his most recent rehab start for Triple-A Iowa, logging six scoreless innings while striking out four batters. This is a step in the right direction for Mills, who has been out of the lineup since mid-May because of a lower back strain. He was […]

Dominic Smith Belts His Fourth Homer

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in the Mets 6-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The homer was Smith's fourth of the season and his second on the Mets current road trip. Much like the rest of the Mets, after a rough […]

Javier Baez Exits Sunday’s Matchup

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (hand) was injured during Sunday's matchup against the Giants. Baez was observed shaking his right hand after grounding out in the seventh inning and was subsequently pulled from the contest. More information regarding the injury is sure to come, but his status is unknown ahead of the team's upcoming three-game […]

J.D. Martinez Not Expected To Be Out Long

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (wrist) isn't expected to land on the injured list, at least according to manager Alex Cora. Martinez injured his left wrist while sliding into second base during Friday's encounter with the Yankees. The veteran is batting .321 to go along with 41 runs, 39 RBI, and 12 homers this […]

Daniel Bard Works A Six Out Save

Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard picked up the save on Sunday when he worked two scoreless innings while giving up two hits and striking out two in a 3-1 win over the Oakland A's. Bard came entered in the eighth inning with the Rockies clinging to a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single to […]

Marcus Stroman Strikes Out Seven In Win

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman went 6 2/3 innings pitched against the Padres on Sunday, allowing no earned runs and striking out seven in the Mets 6-2 win. Stroman walked four and allowed four hits. Despite struggling a bit with his command, Stroman persevered and picked up the win to improve his record […]

Dom Nunez Doubles And Knocks In A Run

Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez went 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a run scored, and a walk in a 3-1 win over the A's on Sunday. Nunez hit his sixth double of the season off of James Kaprielian in the third inning and came around to score via a Raimel Tapia single. He picked […]

Anthony Firkser's Role Isn't Secure

It's bad enough for Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser that the team traded for wide receiver Julio Jones on Sunday, but general manager Jon Robinson said Sunday that the team is also still evaluating options at tight end, suggesting that Firkser doesn't have the firm grasp on that job that many expected he had. […]

German Marquez Pitches Well In Sunday's Win

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez earned the win on Sunday when he surrendered one run on four hits with a walk and six strikeouts across six innings in a 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. Marquez once again put up another sharp outing on Sunday. He didn't allow a run to come across the plate […]

Rockies Hopeful Jon Gray Misses Only One Start

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (forearm) may miss just one chance through the rotation. The 29-year-old landed on the 10-day injured list with a right forearm flexor strain, retroactive to June 5, so there is a hope that he is back for the upcoming home stands against either the Padres or Brewers. While Gray […]

Brad Boxberger Picks Up Save For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Brad Boxberger allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning Friday, striking out one batter and earning a save over Arizona. Boxberger gave up a leadoff single to Carson Kelly but quickly finished off the next three batters to earn his first save since April 7th. He's converted his only two […]

Corbin Burnes Dominates The Diamondbacks With 13 Strikeouts

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (3-4) allowed four hits over seven shutout innings Sunday, striking out 13 and earning a win over the Diamondbacks. Burnes has been absolutely dominant for most of the 2021 campaign but Friday's performance was his best of the season. He fanned a season-high 13 batters in what ended up […]

Aledmys Diaz Out Up To Two Months

Houston Astros utility man Aledmys Diaz (hand) will be out for up to two months. Diaz left Saturday's matchup against Toronto after getting nailed in the left hand by a 92 mph pitch. He was initially diagnosed with a bruise. However, further tests revealed a fracture, which is unfortunate news for fantasy managers. Diaz was […]

Michael Kopech Progressing Well

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) is "progressing well," according to manager Tony La Russa. This is good news for the 25-year-old, who has two wins across three starts while sporting a respectable 1.72 ERA throughout 31 innings of work this season. Kopech is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list in […]

Jake Marisnick Could Be Back On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jake Marisnick (hamstring) could return for the upcoming three-game stand against the Padres, which begins on Monday. The 30-year-old has been out since mid-May as he continues to work his way back from a hamstring strain. Although there was a chance that the veteran could have returned during the team's recent trip […]

Joc Pederson Remains Day-To-Day

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson (back) wasn't in the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against San Francisco. Pederson left Saturday's matchup due to tightness in his lower back, and he remains day-to-day heading into the upcoming three-game stint against the Padres. More information regarding his status should come by Monday morning, although a […]

Luke Voit Could Begin Rehab Assignment In Mid-June

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (oblique) could begin his rehab assignment on June 15, per manager Aaron Boone. Voit hasn't played since May 25 with a Grade 2 oblique strain, though he has been able to run and take swings, perhaps progressing quicker than what was initially expected of him. It's worth noting […]

Vince Velasquez Struggles In Sunday Start Versus Nats

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez allowed three runs across four innings in a no-decision versus the Nationals on Sunday. Velasquez allowed four hits and a walk, needing 80 pitches to complete four innings. He did pick up four strikeouts and has 52 punch-outs this season in just 43 2/3 innings, but that's where the […]

Trevor Larnach Drives In One Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach collected an RBI in Sunday's win over the Kansas City Royals. Larnach notched an RBI when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. The 24-year-old slugger has eight hits in his last nine games, including a homer and two doubles. Larnach has given the Twins a look […]

Miguel Sano Collects RBI Double

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-5 with an RBI double and three strikeouts. Sano extended his extra-base hit streak to three games with an RBI double in the third inning. The hit traveled at an exit velocity of 101.8 MPH. Sano did punch out a trio of times, as his high strikeout rate […]

Brad Miller Homers, Drives In Three On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Brad Miller went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in a win over the Nationals on Sunday. Miller also walked with the bases loaded to drive in a third run in the 12-run outburst for Philly. The utility man has been seeing less regular playing time since Bryce Harper returned from the injured […]

Taylor Rogers Notches Fifth Save Of Season

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers picked up his fifth save of the season in Sunday's victory over the Kansas City Royals. It appeared that manager Rocco Baldelli was going to let Hansel Robles work a two-inning save- though he pulled Robles after a leadoff double and brought in Rogers. The southpaw utilized 13 pitches […]

Kyle Tucker Racks Up Two Hits, Two RBI

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 2-for-5 with two runs batted in as the Astros defeated the Blue Jays 6-3 on Sunday. Tucker singled to center field to plate two runs in the fifth inning and now has 37 runs batted in for the season. After a slow start to the season, the 24-year-old has […]

Luke Farrell Earns First Win Of Season

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Luke Farrell picked up his first win of the season in Sunday's 2-1 defeat of the Kansas City Royals. Farrell came on in relief of Bailey Ober in the fifth inning and pitched a scoreless frame, striking out a pair of batters in the process. The 29-year-old lowered his season ERA […]

J.T. Realmuto Blasts Fifth Homer On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI in a win over the Nationals on Saturday. Realmuto also walked twice in the contest to mark the second time this season he reached base four times. On the season, the Phillies' backstop is slashing .295/.410/.485 and remains […]

Yuli Gurriel's Three Hits Lead Astros Attack

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 3-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored in the Astros 6-3 win over the Blue Jays on Sunday. Gurriel is off to a scorching start in the month of June, going 9-for-19 (.474) with two extra-base hits, three runs batted in and five runs scored spanning six […]

Bailey Ober Solid In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober was effective despite logging a no-decision on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Ober pitched four innings, allowing one run on five hits while fanning four batters with no walks issued. The 25-year-old righty generated just eight whiffs, though seven of them came on the fastball-slider combo, which Royals' […]

Jose Altuve Launches Ninth Home Run In Win

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 1-for-6 in the team's 6-3 win over the Blue Jays on Sunday. Altuve's lone hit came right out of the gate, as he launched a pitch from Blue Jays starter Steven Matz over the fence for his ninth home run of the season. It was a fantastic three-game […]