Trevor Rogers Falls An Out Shy Of Another Quality Start

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers fell one out shy of earning a quality start and ended up taking a loss in Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Rogers threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on just two hits while striking out nine, but issuing four walks and hitting a batter. Rogers threw […]

Jesse Winker Hits 19th Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in a 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Winker took San Diego reliever Nabil Crismatt deep in the fifth inning, giving him 19 homers on the season. The veteran has been one of the better outfielders in fantasy […]

Miguel Andujar Homers, Doubles In Win Over Angels

New York Yankees outfielder Miguel Andujar had a three-hit night in Tuesday's win over the Los Angeles Angels. Andujar singled in the second inning, scoring on a DJ LeMahieu single. He later swatted a solo homer and ripped an RBI double to cap off a busy night at the plate. Andujar endured a slump in […]

Liam Hendriks Picks Up Save In Shaky Outing

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded his 21st save of the season, but it wasn't easy. Hendriks issued a hit by pitch and walk to go along with one run during his outing, but he was still able to secure the victory for the White Sox. Hendriks has had some shaky outings lately, but […]

Evan Marshall Exits Tuesday With Forearm Soreness

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Evan Marshall (forearm) exited Tuesday's game early due to right forearm soreness and is being considered day-to-day, the team announced on Twitter. Marshall had allowed two runs on two hits in 2/3 innings pitched before being replaced by Ryan Burr in the seventh inning. He's been a decent option in […]

Lucas Giolito Picks Up Sixth Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito picked up his sixth victory of the season on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Twins. Giolito was yanked after allowing a double to Trevor Larnach to open the top of the seventh inning and would finish with a line of six hits, three runs, one walk and one strikeout […]

Zach Davies Only Lasts Four Innings In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies suffered his fifth loss of the season versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Davies is coming off of a combined no-hitter in his last start, but only lasted four innings in this contest. Davies allowed two hits, two runs, three walks and struck out six on the evening. Davies […]

Trevor Bauer Under Investigation For Assault

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer is under investigation after allegations emerged that he assaulted a woman, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Ardaya reports that Bauer is being investigated by the Pasadena Police Department, after a woman was granted a temporary restraining order against Bauer stemming from an incident that occurred at […]

Elias Diaz Homers Again On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in an 8-0 win over the Pirates on Tuesday. Diaz took Pirates' starter Chase De Jong deep in the bottom of the fifth inning for his second home run in as many games against his former team. He also added […]

Gleyber Torres Plates Two Runs, Swipes A Base Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in Tuesday's 11-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Torres stepped up to the plate in the fourth inning with two runners in scoring position and drove each of them in with a single to the opposite […]

Devin Booker Available On Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (nose) is listed as available for Wednesday's matchup against the Clippers. Booker suffered a nasal fracture after colliding with Patrick Beverley in Game 2. He struggled throughout the following two games as a result, but he bounced back on Monday night to finish with 31 points while shooting 4-for-6 from […]

Caleb Smith Strikes Out Eight Against Cardinals Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Caleb Smith allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out eight over five innings of work in a 3-2 loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday night. Despite the loss it was another solid outing for Smith, as he now has a 2.87 ERA with 35 strikeouts in […]

Trevor Story Plates Two In Win Over Pittsburgh

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, and a strikeout in an 8-0 win over the Pirates on Tuesday. It was a hit party for the Rockies as Story was one of six starters to collect multiple hits for Colorado. German Marquez threw a one-hitter in a phenomenal effort and […]

Gary Sanchez Goes Yard In Win Over Angels

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez blasted his 14th home run of the season in an 11-5 rout of the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday. Sanchez's first-inning home run gave the Yankees a 1-0 lead. The blast registered an expected batting average of .670 and was the slugging backstop's eighth homer of June, as he has […]

Shane Bieber Building Up To Throwing

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) was on the field on Tuesday and performed "about 100 dry runs of his delivery," according to Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal. It was the first sign of action from Bieber after being placed on the injured list two weeks ago with a right shoulder strain, […]

Cam Reddish Likely To See More Minutes

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish was going to be a part of the team's rotation in Game 4 against the Bucks, regardless of Trae Young's (foot) availability, according to head coach Nate McMillan. Reddish was an infrequent presence throughout the first three games of the series, but he made up for it on Tuesday by […]

Charlie Blackmon Triples And Drives In A Run

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored in an 8-0 win over the Pirates on Tuesday. Blackmon collected three of the Rockies' 15 hits as a team, picking up his second triple of the season, and knocking in a run with a single in the fifth […]

Aaron Judge Swats 18th Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 11-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Judge uncorked a monster blast off of Andrew Heaney in the second inning, the ball traveling 434 feet at 109 MPH. It's his second home run in the last three games, and he […]

Chase De Jong Struggles In Loss Tuesday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chase De Jong allowed five runs on nine hits over five innings of work with three strikeouts in an 8-0 loss to Colorado on Tuesday night. De Jong got no help from his offense, as they were limited to one hit on the night, and he now drops to 0-3 on […]

Jameson Taillon Shaky In Third Victory

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon picked up his third win in Tuesday's win over the Los Angeles Angels. Taillon pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing five earned runs on nine hits with one walk allowed. He fanned four batters and induced 10 whiffs, seven of them on his heater. Taillon had trouble keeping the […]

Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 6

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't play in Game 6 against Phoenix. This isn't news, primarily since the veteran is rumored to be dealing with a significant right knee injury. Without Leonard in the mix, it should continue to be business as usual, with Paul George monopolizing the offensive chances. Reggie Jackson, who […]

German Marquez One Hits The Pirates

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez was brilliant on Tuesday night, carrying a no-hit bid into the ninth inning as he allowed just one hit and one walk to go along with five strikeouts over nine innings in an 8-0 win over the Pirates. Marquez was nearly perfect through eight innings on Tuesday, allowing just two […]

Ka'ai Tom Has Team's Only Hit In Loss Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ka'ai Tom broke up Rockies right-hander German Marquez's no-hit bid with a leadoff single in the ninth inning and would record the only hit for Pittsburgh in an 8-0 loss to Colorado on Tuesday. Ironically, that was Tom's first hit since June 12, as he had gone 0-for-11 over his last seven games. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Leaves Game 4 Due To Injury

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) left Tuesday's matchup against the Hawks. The multi-time MVP suffered a hyperextended left knee in the second half, and he required assistance back to the locker room, where he was subsequently ruled out for the rest of the game. The Freak had a productive outing before his premature departure, […]

Whit Merrifield Homers And Steals A Base On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield stayed hot at the plate in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Merrifield went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and a stolen base in the game. He has now recorded multiple hits in three straight games, a stretch that has included two home runs. […]

Clint Capela Injured In Game 4

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (face) exited Tuesday's matchup against the Bucks. The big man took an accidental elbow to the face from Sam Merrill toward the final minutes of the fourth quarter, and he required assistance back to the locker room. He will likely be evaluated for a concussion, and his status for Game […]

Michael A. Taylor Reaches Base Four Times On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor had a fantastic game at the plate in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He went 3-for-3 with a home run, a walk, a stolen base and three RBI. It was his second straight game with a home run after going over a month without leaving […]

Brad Keller Struggles Against Red Sox On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller had another rough outing against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Keller pitched five innings and allowed 10 hits, five walks and six earned runs. He also failed to record a single strikeout in the game. Keller has been torched in June. He's given up at least five […]

Juan Soto Goes Yard In Win Over Tampa

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto helped lead his team to a 4-3 win over the Rays on Tuesday night. It didn't take long for the 22-year-old to make a dent on the fantasy end, blasting a 378-foot shot to right field off of Rich Hill in the first inning. He also struck out twice, but […]

The King's 2021 Fantasy Football Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his first set of 2021 Fantasy Football Rankings in PPR, Half-PPR and Standard formats. He also includes analysis of key players at each position. Among other perspectives, you will see that most rookies are not rated overly highly, as they still must prove themselves at the NFL level. There are […]