
George Springer Goes 3-For-4 In Loss
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer had a nice day at the plate on Monday, going 3-for-4 despite his club losing to the Red Sox by a score of 13-4. The 31-year-old swatted a pair of singles and added a double while scoring a run. He's come out of the All-Star break swinging a hot […]

Cavan Biggio Swats Seventh Homer
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio slugged his seventh home run of the season on Monday during the team's 13-4 loss to the Red Sox. He took Nick Pivetta deep to right-field in the fourth inning for his only hit of the ball game as he finished the night going 1-for-4. Biggio has been […]

Starling Marte Dealing With Shoulder Issue
Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (shoulder) did not play in Monday's series opener with the Nationals because he tweaked his shoulder while stealing a base on Sunday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Marte's absence from the lineup Monday fanned the flames on trade rumors, as it is heavily speculated that Marte will be […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Hoping For A Bigger Role
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown will head into training camp hoping to find a role in an offense opposite star receiver Davante Adams. St. Brown barely saw the field last season after missing the entire 2019 season due to injury. He suited up for 12 games but had only seven receptions for […]

Health Will Be Key For Allen Lazard
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard will head into training camp hoping to put the injuries of last season behind him. When on the field Lazard was a threat in 2020, catching 33 passes for 451 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games played. All-Pro quarterback Aaron Rodgers hit Lazard on some deep passes […]

Jermar Jefferson Competing For No. 3 Job
Detroit Lions running backs D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams are the clear top-two backs in Detroit, and they are expected to split carries in offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn's scheme. Jermar Jefferson was drafted in the seventh round this year and started to come on strong at the end of the offseason training program, especially in […]

Victor Reyes Has Four Hits In Win Monday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes went 4-for-5 with three runs scored in a 14-0 win over the Rangers on Monday night. It was a season-high for Reyes after previously struggling in his time with Detroit this year, as he is slashing .193/.220/.295 with one home run, two steals, four RBI and 12 runs scored over […]

Gavin Sheets Walks It Off In Game 2 Of Doubleheader
Chicago White Sox rookie infielder Gavin Sheets starred as the hero of the night in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Minnesota Twins. Sheets came up in the bottom of the seventh inning with two runners on base and his team down 3-2. Sheets took Jose Berrios deep to end the game and send […]

Jose Abreu Hits 17th Home Run
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continued his strong start to the second half with a 1-for-3 performance in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Minnesota Twins. Abreu had a rough first half, but he has now hit safely in six of his last seven contests and has gone yard two times during […]

Yoan Moncada Starting To Heat Up
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run versus the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader. Moncada has been warming up again and has hit safely in five straight games with two home runs during that span. Moncada hasn't shown much power this season, but he has […]

Josh Bell Homers In Blowout Win Monday
Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in an 18-1 win over the Marlins on Monday night. It was his 13th homer of the year, as Bell is now slashing .249/.310/.449 with 44 RBI and 42 runs scored over 77 games. He got off to a slow start this […]

Reynaldo Lopez Tosses No-Decision
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez lasted three innings in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Minnesota Twins. Lopez was promoted to make his first start of the 2021 season and allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk and struck out three. Lopez is no guarantee to remain with the White […]

Mike Evans Looks Leaner This Offseason
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans looked leaner heading into minicamp back in June, and he made a toe-tap catch look effortless. It helped that the Tom Brady pass was placed perfectly before the sideline, but Evans made it look like an everyday routine play. It's another reminder that Brady and Evans have developed […]

Juan Soto Slams Two Homers In Win Monday
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto continued his recent tear at the plate on Monday, as he went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs, five RBI and three runs scored in an 18-1 win over the Marlins. Soto has been destroying the ball over his last seven games, where he's slashing .444/.545/1.074 with five homers, […]

Andrew Bellatti Gives Up Five Runs After Being Called Up
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Andrew Bellatti was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville before Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. He pitched at the big league level for the first time since 2015. It's a nice story, but it didn't have a happy ending: Bellatti allowed five runs on five hits while getting just four outs. […]

Ross Detwiler Gets Annihilated On Monday
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Ross Detwiler, the starting pitcher in Monday's bullpen game, was thoroughly embarrassed by the Washington Nationals. Detwiler recorded just one inning of work, getting three outs while allowing eight runs on seven hits, giving up four home runs. Detwiler gave up four runs in the first inning and then was left […]

Miguel Rojas Has Three Hits On Monday
Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas had an excellent game on Monday, the only Marlins player to really do anything. Rojas went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a single in the 18-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. Rojas seemed like the only Marlins player who showed up to this game, also making […]

Jose Urquidy Throws Off Flat Ground Monday
Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) began throwing off flat ground on Monday. He's been shut down from throwing since being placed on the 10-day injured list June 29. The 26-year-old will need to go on another rehab assignment, but the Astros have yet to announce when this will happen. Urquidy remains without a timetable […]

Yandy Diaz Exits Monday’s Game With Neck Spasms
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (neck) exited Monday's game against the Orioles due to neck spasms. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving. The severity of Diaz's injury is unknown at this time, and he is considered day-to-day. The 29-year-old was replaced in the game by Vidal Brujan. Tampa Bay has now lost […]

Zach LaVine Enters Health And Safety Protocols
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine will not travel with Team USA to Tokyo. LaVine is once again dealing with health and safety protocols, an unfortunate development because he missed 11 contests during the year due to the same issue. Although the 26-year-old is an innocent bystander to contact tracing, it still will cost him a […]

Mike Zunino Exits Monday’s Game Early
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (hip) exited Monday's contest against the Orioles early with left hip flexor tightness. He hurt his hip trying to throw Orioles outfielder Ryan Mountcastle out at second base during the bottom of the third inning. The 30-year-old went 0-for-1 before exiting. Zunino was replaced by Francisco Mejia and is considered […]

James Wiseman Expected To Be Ready For The Season
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) is expected to be available for the 2021-22 campaign. "He's right on schedule for everything and, as of now, [the] medical team tells me he will be ready for camp," reported head coach Steve Kerr. The 20-year-old, who was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA […]

Devin Funchess Hopes To Earn Roster Spot On Packers in 2021
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess will head into training camp hoping to earn a roster spot in 2021. The 27-year-old's production has been on the steep decline the past two seasons, as injuries have sapped his speed. Funchess played in only one game last season for the Colts and is far removed from […]

Mason Crosby Prepares For 15th NFL Season
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby is set to take the field for his 15th straight season for the Packers in 2021. The 36-year-old went a perfect 16-for-16 on field-goal attempts last season and an impressive 59-for-63 on extra-point kicks. Crosby may not have the booming leg from his prime years, but he still converted […]

Klay Thompson Moving In The Right Direction
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (Achilles) is inching closer toward a return. "He's on the court, he's running, he's feeling good," reported head coach Steve Kerr. The 31-year-old has been plagued with ailments throughout the last few seasons, tearing his ACL during the 2019 NBA Finals before injuring his right Achilles in November of […]

Mystery Continues To Surround Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers still has the football world, and Green Bay nation, guessing with training camp right around the corner. The All-Pro passer has dropped hints that he will, indeed, play for the Packers in 2021 but nothing is set in stone. What does begin to appear unlikely is Rodgers sitting out […]

Mookie Betts Scratched From Monday’s Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Giants due to right hip irritation. The Dodgers star outfielder's hip is still bothering him, and it will cost Betts at least one more game. He exited Saturday's win over the Rockies with hip irritation and was given Sunday off. […]

Can Cairo Santos Proves He's For Real?
Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos will head into camp with a brand new contract and is the unquestioned kicker for the team. Santos had a fantastic season in 2020 (his second tour on the Bears), going 30-for-32 on field-goal attempts and 36-for-37 on extra-point tries. Santos was as consistent as they come last season, and […]

Is This Anthony Miller's Last Chance On The Bears?
Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller will head into training camp in a spot he has not been in during his three-year NFL career: on the bubble. The 26-year-old possesses a ton of talent, but he severely disappointed last season. After catching seven touchdowns his rookie season, he has only four combined over the last […]

Damien Williams Enters Camp Under The Radar
Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams will head into training camp under the radar for a team looking to find its offensive identity. Williams opted out of last season and football fans last remember him gashing the 49ers in 2019 for 133 total yards and two touchdowns in the Super Bowl. Now Williams gets a […]