Pirates Option Max Kranick

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Max Kranick to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, one day after throwing five perfect innings with three strikeouts in his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. The performance surely earned him some more chances later this year. The 23-year-old was sporting a 4.37 ERA in the minors before his […]

Willie Calhoun To Have Surgery Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (forearm) will undergo surgery on Tuesday to fix his fractured left ulna in his forearm. We'll have a better idea of how long Calhoun might be out after his surgery, but there's a good chance that we won't see him again in 2021. The 26-year-old was having a disappointing season […]

Sam Huff Starting A Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers catcher Sam Huff (knee) is starting a rehab assignment with the team's Arizona League affiliate on Monday and will serve as the designated hitter. Huff had surgery in April to remove a loose body from his right knee. Before his injury, he was hitting .355 (11-for-31) with three home runs and four RBI, […]

Willson Contreras Gets Monday Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit out on Monday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Contreras has played the most game amongst backstops this season and is putting together another strong year. Contreras is hitting .227 with 13 home runs, 30 RBI and three stolen bases, but has been in a slump lately with a .179 […]

Victor Robles Not In The Lineup

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Monday after being hit by a pitch on Sunday. Robles should be available off the bench, which means that he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday. Gerardo Parra is starting in center field and is hitting seventh against New […]

Anthony Rizzo Not Playing On Monday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is sitting out on Monday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Rizzo left Sunday's game early with lower back tightness and this is now the third time this season that his back has flared up. Rizzo remains day-to-day for now and will be replaced in the lineup by outfielder Ian […]

Paolo Espino Starting For Nats On Monday

Washington Nationals right-hander Paolo Espino is getting the nod on the mound on Monday against the New York Mets. Espino is taking the rotation spot of Erick Fedde (oblique), who landed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. In 17 outings (two starts), Espino has a nice 2.35 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 23/4 K/BB in […]

Taijuan Walker To Start Friday

New York Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker will get some additional rest before his next start. The hurler will take the ball to open Friday's series against the New York Yankees. Walker started last week on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing three hits, a walk and a run in five innings while striking out five. […]

Josh Naylor Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Indians placed outfielder Josh Naylor (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a closed fracture and dislocation of his right ankle after he collided with a teammate on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Tribe recalled outfielder Oscar Mercado from Triple-A Columbus. Naylor will need surgery to fix the injury and […]

Tyler Naquin Scratched From Lineup Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (wrist) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday with right wrist soreness. Shogo Akiyama will bat fifth and play center field against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Spencer Howard. Until we have more details on Naquin's injury, consider him day-to-day. Naquin has hit just .200 with a homer and five RBI […]

Joe Mixon Set For Large Workload

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is expected to have the largest workload of his career with Giovani Bernard no longer in town. The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. expects Mixon to have another 15 to 20 receptions. Samaje Perine will give Mixon a breather when needed, and rookie Chris Evans should earn a portion of […]

White Sox And Twins Postponed On Monday

Monday's series opener between the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game is scheduled to be made up as a doubleheader on July 19. Monday's scheduled starters Lucas Giolito and Kenta Maeda are both scheduled to open the series on Tuesday. Managers should make sure to take out […]

Sonny Gray To Start Friday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (groin) will return to the team's rotation Friday. The 31-year-old has been on the injured list since June 9 due to a right groin strain. He completed a rehab outing on Saturday with the club's Triple-A affiliate and will now face the Chicago Cubs in his next start. Gray […]

C.J. Uzomah Expected To Be Starting Tight End

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah is expected to be the team's starting tight end in 2021, but that is assuming that he does well coming off his Achilles injury. Uzomah was a full participant and was declared 100 percent healthy during organized team activities, so that's a good start. If healthy, he's a much […]

Robbie Grossman Hitting Third On Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman is batting third in the team's lineup Monday against right-hander Eli Morgan. The veteran hit third in three of Detroit's last four games and will do so again as manager A.J. Hinch and company kick off a series against the Cleveland Indians. So far, Grossman has provided solid production for […]

Franmil Reyes Takes Batting Practice

According to Cleveland Indians beat writer Mandy Bell, outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes (oblique) took batting practice with the Indians on Monday. Reyes has been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus and is 4-for-12 with a home run and two RBI across his four games played. He should be ready to return from an […]

Oscar Mercado Recalled By Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians have recalled outfielder Oscar Mercado from Triple-A Columbus, according to Indians beat writer Mandy Bell. Mercado has been recalled to take the spot of Josh Naylor, who suffered a fractured leg and dislocated ankle on Sunday. Mercado was hitting .216 with five home runs, 23 RBI and nine stolen bases before being called […]

Amed Rosario Collects Two Hits Sunday

Cleveland Indians shortstop and outfielder Amed Rosario went 2-for-3 with a walk and a double in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Rosario is closing out a solid month in which he has hit .302 with 16 runs scored and three stolen bases. He makes for a nice add in deeper leagues and AL-only […]

Bryce Harper Returns To Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (calf) is returning to the starting lineup on Monday against Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley. Harper was hit by a pitch on his left calf on Saturday and was held out on Sunday, but he's back in the cleanup spot to begin the week. Get him back into your lineups […]

Sam Hentges Struggles Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Sam Hentges allowed six earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out two across 3 1/3 innings of work in an 8-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The big left-hander has struggled quite a bit since taking over a starting role for the Tribe and now […]

Shane Baz Has Been Impressive

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz, baseball's No. 71 prospect, matched his career-high with 10 strikeouts and allowed two hits over five shutout innings for Triple-A Durham on Sunday. Baz retired the last 12 hitters for his fourth scoreless outing of the year. The 24-year-old had a 3.57 ERA in May, but he finishes the […]

Alex Verdugo Sitting On Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Danny Duffy. Verdugo is likely just getting a breather against the southpaw. He's hitting just .136 (3-for-22) with seven strikeouts in the last seven days and only .204 (19-for-93) with one home run against […]

Nolan Jones Picking Things Up In June

Cleveland Indians third baseman Nolan Jones, the No. 26 prospect in baseball, went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI for Triple-A Columbus on Sunday. Jones is hitting just .222 through 46 games on the year, but he's reached base in nine of his last 11 games and has a .368 on-base […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for 6/28/21 (Premium Content)

NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 6/28 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   L.A. Clippers (+4.5) vs. Phoenix Suns (224 total) Injuries: Serge Ibaka, Kawhi Leonard - OUT, Abdel Nader - PROBABLE After dropping game four in a close one, the Clippers are in big trouble and facing elimination […]

Jeff Hoffman To Make Another Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) will make another rehab start at Triple-A Louisville later this week before he rejoins the team. Hoffman has missed around a month with a right shoulder impingement, but he has six scoreless innings with nine K's in his first two rehab outings. In […]

Asa Lacy Strikes Out Nine On Sunday

Kansas City Royals left-hander Asa Lacy, the No. 4 overall pick in 2020, struck out nine in four innings of one-hit, one-run baseball for High-A Quad Cities on Sunday. The 6-foot-4 also walked three hitters while throwing 46 of his 79 pitches for strikes. All nine of Lacy's whiffs came on swings and misses. Lacy […]

Shohei Ohtani Finishes Single Shy Of Cycle

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani had a double, triple, his 25th home run of the season and three RBI in the team's 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Ohtani also worked a walk and stole his 11th base of the season in the victory. He leads baseball in extra-base […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic

Hello PGA DFS family! The Travelers consistently delivers an all-around great event and this year's edition was no exception, as we had plenty of drama in Connecticut on Sunday evening. After a complete Bubba Watson ejection down the stretch, Harris English outlasted upstart, Kramer Hickok, in a marathon playoff that extended to EIGHT extra holes! […]

Jasson Dominguez Making Pro Debut Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez, MLB Pipeline's No. 24 overall prospect, will make his professional debut on Monday in the Rookie-level circuit of the Florida Complex League. The switch-hitter signed for $5.1 million out of the Dominican Republic nearly two years ago. Dominguez is a five-tool player and is one of the most exciting […]

Cameron Jordan Feels Rejuvenated

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan, who ranks second in Saints history with 94.5 career sacks in 10 seasons, said he feels rejuvenated this year and is "more hungry now than ever." The soon-to-be 32-year-old is the longest-tenured player on the team with Drew Brees and Thomas Morstead no longer around. He said he […]