Sonny Gray Strikes Out Eight In Start Against Atlanta

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray allowed two runs over five innings in a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Gray struck out eight and walked three, with the only runs allowed coming in the form of an Adam Duvall two-run homer. The veteran right-hander wound up escaping with a no-decision in the contest. […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Still Listed As No. 1 Option

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is still listed as the team's starting signal-caller ahead of Saturday's exhibition matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Although this isn't a revelation, primarily after head coach Kyle Shanahan has repeatedly reiterated that the 29-year-old is the No. 1 option on the depth chart, it doesn't mean much regarding […]

Myles Turner Moving In The Right Direction In Rehab

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (toe) reported that he's "doing great" while also adding that he is ramping up his activity level on the court. Turner suffered a partial tear of the plantar plate in his right great toe that cost him the final 18 games of the regular season. While the 25-year-old averaged 12.6 […]

Kings Pick Up Option On Damian Jones

Sacramento Kings center Damian Jones is staying with the team. The club picked up Jones' option, so he is on tap for one more year in purple and black. He averaged 6.9 points, 4.5 boards, and 1.0 blocks throughout 17 games with the team. However, it's likely he won't do any better than that from […]

Steven Matz Takes The Loss Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz seen his record fall to 9-7 as his club was defeated by the Angels 6-3 in Tuesday's first game of a doubleheader. The southpaw gave up four runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks in 4 2/3 IP before exiting with 97 pitches thrown on the […]

Marcus Semien Goes 3-For-4

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien had a nice day at the plate during Tuesday's first game of a doubleheader, going 3-for-4 in the team's 6-3 loss to the Angels. The 30-year-old swatted a pair of doubles and stole a base while scoring a run and an RBI as he now has a hit […]

Frank Jackson Staying In Detroit

Restricted free-agent guard Frank Jackson is staying in Detroit. Jackson, who agreed to a two-year deal, is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 9.8 points while shooting nearly 41 percent from deep during his inaugural year in the Motor City. Although the 23-year-old will likely be buried on the Pistons' depth chart, […]

Rashod Bateman (WR, BAL) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~155 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~178 ANALYSIS: Even with a limited selection of games his final season at Minnesota, Bateman was the fifth wide receiver selected in the 2021 NFL draft, going to the Baltimore Ravens with the 27th pick in the first round. Bateman has the size, speed, and ability to develop […]

Justin Steele Picks Up Loss In First Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele picked up the loss in his first career start versus the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader. Steele worked out of the bullpen earlier this season and pitched well, but the Cubs recently stretched him out in Triple-A Iowa with the club beginning a rebuild. Steele went […]

Dennis Schroder Agrees To Deal With Celtics

Free-agent guard Dennis Schroder has agreed to a one-year deal with the Celtics. Schroder turned down $84 million from his previous employer, the Lakers, earlier in the year. Instead, he will now be suiting up for the mid-level exception worth $5.9 million, a fraction of what he would have made in Los Angeles. Nonetheless, the […]

Will Zalatoris Looks to Build Momentum from Memphis

After a very disappointing stretch that consisted of a 59th, a 77th, a missed cut, and a withdrawal in the span of four starts, Will Zalatoris finally showed signs of life at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Classic. The former Wake Forest product gained strokes in all four major categories, including +3.9 with the putter. Last […]

Darrynton Evans Has Seen A “Big Workload” In Camp

Tennessee Titans running back Darrynton Evans has seen a big workload during training camp, per offensive coordinator Todd Downing. "Darrynton Evans has done a nice job with the wrinkles added in the offense." He was limited to five games in his rookie season due to a hamstring injury. The former third-round pick logged 14 carries […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Cleared For Action

Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) has been cleared for basketball activities. Thanks to a sign-and-trade agreement with the Nets, Dinwiddie joined his new club on a three-year, $62 million deal. The 28-year-old was a prime producer during his five years in Brooklyn, and he finished the 2019-20 campaign by averaging a career-high 20.6 points […]

Tejay Antone Throws Scoreless Inning In Rehab Game

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tejay Antone (forearm) threw a scoreless inning in a rehab game for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Antone struck out two of the three batters he faced in the appearance. The veteran hurler has been sidelined since June 24 with a forearm strain and has been on his rehab assignment since Saturday. The […]

Nick Senzel Doubles, Singles Twice In Rehab Game

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) had two singles and a double in a rehab game at Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Senzel has been on the injured list since May after having arthroscopic knee surgery. The veteran outfielder was hitting .252 with a homer, 18 runs, eight RBI, and two steals over 36 games before […]

Aaron Nola Fans Seven Prior To Rain Delay

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was brilliant on Tuesday night before a fourth-inning rain delay ended his night after just four dominant innings. Nola had seven strikeouts while allowing only one baserunner, as a classic pitcher's duel was shaping up between Nola and Dodger's hurler Max Scherzer. Mother Nature had other plans, however, and […]

Luka Doncic Signs Massive Extension

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has agreed to a supermax contract extension, totaling a whopping $207 million. Nonetheless, the former Rookie of the Year has undoubtedly earned every bit of it, averaging 25.7 points, 8.4 boards, and 7.7 assists throughout his first three seasons in the league. He should remain one of the most efficient […]

Evan Longoria Could Be Activated Wednesday

San Francisco Giants' third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) could be activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The Giants are going to give him a chance to rest and recover from his rehab assignment. He played in four games since beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento last Thursday. Longoria is set for additional […]

Caleb Smith Moves Back To The Bullpen

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith will be removed from the starting rotation and shifted back to the bullpen, per manager Torey Lovullo. It's undecided who will take Smith's spot in the rotation. The southpaw owned an ugly 14.04 ERA over 16 2/3 innings and has now allowed five earned runs or more in each of […]

Domingo German Will Throw Bullpen Session Thursday

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. He's been sidelined since August 1 with right shoulder inflammation. The 29-year-old will throw a bullpen session on Thursday, and barring any setbacks, could go on a rehab assignment shortly after. German owns a 4.45 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and […]

Lucas Glover Trending in the Wrong Direction After Win

Lucas Glover broke through just a month ago at the John Deere Classic, but in his two following starts, he missed the cut and finished 57th. Glover's numbers were particularly concerning at the WGC- FedEx St. Jude's Classic. Normally a sound ball-striking, the former U.S. Open champion lost 4.9 strokes off the tee and 1.6 […]

DJ Johnson Will Miss “Substantial Time”

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that pitcher DJ Johnson's (shoulder) sprained right shoulder is "pretty severe" and that the 31-year-old will miss "substantial time." He was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and will get a second opinion on the injury. Johnson exited Sunday's game early with shoulder discomfort. "He felt […]

Kevin Kisner Fits Well at Sedgefield, but Irons Are a Concern

In five appearances at Sedgefield, Kevin Kisner has three top tens, including a third-place finish last year. This is undoubtedly a great course for Kevin Kisner. Over his last 24 rounds, he ranks 15th in strokes gained putting on Bermuda-grass greens and sixth in average strokes gained per round on Donald Ross courses. The issue […]

Dane Dunning Expected To Return Friday

Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning (ankle) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He has been sidelined since August 2 with an ankle impingement. The 26-year-old can come off the IL on August 13 and start Friday's game against the A's. Dunning owns a […]

Justus Sheffield Will Go On Rehab Assignment Soon

Seattle Mariners pitcher Justus Sheffield (forearm) threw a 35-pitch simulated game on Tuesday, and will go on a rehab assignment this weekend, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Sheffield has been sidelined since the beginning of July with a left flexor strain, but prior to then he had gone 5-8 with a 6.48 ERA, 1.778 […]

Clint Frazier To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (eye, head) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Tampa on Tuesday. Frazier is set for his first game action since June 30, as he was sidelined due to dizziness and vision problems. The 26-year-old hasn't lived up to preseason expectations, slashing .186/.317/.317 with five homers and […]

Noah Syndergaard Likely To Be Used As Reliever

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) will likely be used in a relief role when he's able to return to action, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. General Manager Zack Scott said of Syndergaard that, "Getting him back in September in a role where he can help the club in relief would be […]

Gerrit Cole, Jordan Montgomery Close To Returning

New York Yankees starting pitchers Gerrit Cole and Jordan Montgomery are close to returning to the rotation. Both Cole and Montgomery tested positive for COVID-19, though they are expected to rejoin the team on the road this week, per manager Aaron Boone. The Yankee hurlers have been able to throw and work out together and […]

Shed Long Jr. Visits Specialist For Shin Injury

Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Shed Long Jr. (shin) visited a specialist recently to have his right shin examined, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Long has been on the injured list with a right shin stress reaction — which is the same injury that ended his 2020 campaign and required off-season surgery. Clearly this is […]

Kyle Lewis To Take Full Workout On Field Soon

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) will take a full pregame workout on the field within the next few days, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Lewis has been out since June after requiring surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus, and there's still no timetable for his return just yet. However this is a […]