Hunter Renfroe Has Hitting Streak Snapped

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe came into Monday's game on a 10-game hitting streak, but he was not able to extend that against the Miami Marlins, going 0-for-4. Despite the hitless day, Renfroe has been outstanding over the last month, slashing .306/.342/.532 over his last thirty games with five home runs. He's been regularly […]

Serge Ibaka Doubtful For Series Opener

Los Angeles Clippers forward Serge Ibaka (back) is listed as doubtful for the series opener against the Jazz. Ibaka has been dealing with back issues for months now and has been an infrequent presence for L.A. during that span. The Clippers went with small-ball lineups during the series against the Mavericks, which opened up the […]

Mike Conley Dealing With Hamstring Soreness

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (hamstring) is questionable for the series opener against the Clippers. The veteran is dealing with right hamstring soreness, a frequent ailment for him throughout the years. He was relegated to just 12 minutes of work on Thursday against the Grizzlies, and although he managed to practice a bit on Monday, […]

De’Andre Hunter Questionable For Game 2

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is questionable for the postseason showdown against the 76ers on Tuesday night. Hunter didn't play for the series opener on Sunday because of a sore right knee, although he appeared to be trending in the right direction heading into the contest. The 23-year-old was a crucial component in the […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Not Expected Back Anytime Soon

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) isn't anticipated to play again this season. While the Nets are favored to take a trip to the NBA Finals, head coach Steve Nash expects the 28-year-old to remain in Los Angeles to continue his rehab efforts. Dinwiddie suffered a partially torn ACL in his right knee earlier in […]

Jeff Green Potentially Nearing A Return

Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green (foot) is "progressing nicely," according to head coach Steve Nash. Green has a left plantar fascia strain and has been out since May 25 but could be back as soon as Thursday night for Game 3 in Milwaukee. Although the veteran's potential return is promising news, he may not see […]

Sam Long Set For Major League Debut

San Francisco Giants prospect Sam Long was called up and will make his Major League debut on Wednesday versus the Rangers per Robert Murray of FanSided. Long was cut by the Devil Rays and the White Sox in 2018. The 25-year-old was out of baseball and sat out in 2020. In an attempt to rekindle […]

James Harden Remains Without A Return Date

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (hamstring) remains without a timetable to return. With the Nets winning the first two games of the postseason series against Milwaukee, the former MVP may continue to be held out in preparation for a potential trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. An MRI on Harden's right hamstring revealed no structural […]

Adam Ottavino Takes Advantage Of Save Opportunity

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino recorded his third save of the season as his team knocked off the Marlins 5-3. Ottavino gave up one run in 1 1/3 frames pitched. He is rostered by 20 percent of teams in Yahoo fantasy leagues and could be a decent addition to a team's lineup if […]

Daniel Castano Called Up Then Immediately Unavailable

Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Daniel Castano was called up on Monday and then immediately unavailable due to a shoulder issue. Castano was brought up to aid the bullpen in what was planned to be a bullpen game (the Marlins will likely have to have another one on Wednesday) but was unavailable once the game started. […]

Christian Arroyo Records Two Hits On Monday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo had a big game on Monday, going 2-for-3 at the plate. He has been leading off for Boston. Arroyo is responsible for a double, two RBI, two runs scored, and a walk. Fantasy gamers should be aware of his strong play lately, as he is 7-for-16, with a […]

Isan Diaz Has A Two-Hit Game On Monday

Miami Marlins infielder Isan Diaz had a two-hit game on Monday and is now on a three-game hitting streak. Diaz went 2-for-4 with a single, a double, a walk, and an RBI. He also struck out twice, but is now on a three-game hitting streak, easily the best stretch of the season, unfortunately. Despite the […]

Starling Marte Hits A Home Run On Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had an excellent game on Monday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two singles, a walk, a run scored, and an RBI. He also stole a base, filling up the box score in every category. Marte's home run was his fourth of the year and the steal was his fifth. […]

Zach Pop Has Another Rough Outing On Monday

Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Zach Pop had another rough outing in Monday's loss to the Boston Red Sox. Pop came in to pitch the fourth inning after starter Zach Thompson was forced to leave with an ankle injury. Pop got three outs, but allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits while striking out […]

Dylan Moore Begins Rehab Assignment With Tacoma

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dylan Moore will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Monday. The rehab assignment is due to an injured calf he sustained three weeks ago. The injury doesn't seem too severe, and he should be back with the Mariners soon. Moore has struggled at the plate, recording a .168 batting average. […]

Zach Thompson Forced To Leave After Three Innings

Miami Marlins rookie pitcher Zach Thompson (ankle) made his major league debut on Monday against the Boston Red Sox but was forced to leave after pitching just three innings. Thompson pitched decently against a strong lineup, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out one. Thompson hadn't been pitching particularly well […]

Brandon Marsh Added To Minor League Injury List

California Angels top prospect Brandon Marsh was placed on the minor league reserve list due to shoulder inflammation. Marsh has had shoulder problems since last summer. He has struggled at the plate in Triple-A Salt Lake, batting .186 in 16 contests. Fantasy managers don't expect the 23-year-old to be in the big leagues anytime soon.

Aaron Sanchez Reports For Rehab Assignment

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps) reported to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday to begin his rehab assignment. Sanchez has been out for about a month now while dealing with biceps tightness. The righty has a 1-1 record and a 3.18 ERA throughout six starts this season, so fantasy managers in deeper formats are […]

Yordan Alvarez Hitting .182 Since Return

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will try and get his offense rolling when the team plays the Red Sox at Fenway Park beginning Tuesday. Alvarez was shut down for a week with a wrist ailment and is slashing only .182/.280/.273 through 22 at-bats since returning to the lineup. Alvarez is simply too talented to […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Pitch 'Sim' Game

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch a simulated game this weekend. McCullers has been on the shelf since May 22 after a strong start to his season. The 27-year-old is 3-1 through nine starts this season with a 1.16 WHIP, a 2.96 ERA and a 10.28 K/9 rate. But injuries […]

Tony Gonsolin Expected To Start On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) is expected to start Wednesday's matchup against Pittsburgh. This will be Gonsolin's season debut as he sat on the injured list since Spring Training because of right shoulder inflammation. Although he will likely have his pitch count monitored closely, he will have a favorable matchup against one […]

Zack Greinke Dominating On The Road

Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke (6-2) is scheduled to face the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Thursday. The veteran has been fantastic on the road, going 4-0 with a 0.74 WHIP and a 1.50 ERA through six starts away from Minute Maid Park. Greinke is currently enjoying a strong stretch on the mound, going […]

Myles Straw Hitting .294 In June

Houston Astros outfielder Myles Straw and the rest of his teammates will travel to Boston to open up a series with the Red Sox beginning Tuesday. The 26-year-old has earned consistent at-bats due to injuries and his ability to patrol center field. Recently Straw has picked up some hits along the way, going 11-for-35 (.314) […]

Augusto Sakai Suffers Knockout Loss On Saturday

Looking to rebound from his most recent loss, Augusto Sakai suffered another knockout on Saturday, this time with one second to spare in the first round at the hands of Jairzinho Rozenstruik. The action was very sparse throughout the first round, ending with a nice combo by Rozenstruik that eventually led to the end of […]

Jairzinho Rozenstruik Scores A First-Round Knockout

Nobody needed a win more than Jairzinho Rozenstruik if they wanted a title shot in the immediate future. He did just that, scoring a first-round knockout of Augusto Sakai with one second to spare in the first round on Saturday. Holding back on unleashing his will, which he has done more and more lately, Rozenstruik […]

Mike Trout Likely To Ramp Up Workouts Soon

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) was "pleased" with his workout on Monday. The former MVP also reported that he "intends to begin jogging soon," a good sign as he continues to work his way back from a Grade 2 calf strain. The slugger has been on the shelf since mid-May and is expected […]

Martin Maldonado Lacking Production On Offense

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado will head into Tuesday's action against the Red Sox slashing only .163/.250/.279 through 147 at-bats this season. Maldonado is known for his defense and the occasional flash of power but really has struggled at the plate this season. The veteran catcher is not worth a roster spot in normal fantasy […]

Carlos Correa Hitting .308 Last Seven Games

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is slashing .308/.455/.615 over his last seven games heading into the team's series against the Red Sox beginning Tuesday. Correa has three extra-base hits and four runs batted in over his last four games heading into a matchup with Red Sox left-handed starter Martin Perez. Correa has enjoyed success against […]

Walt Harris Knocked Out In First Round

The unfortunate big hits keep coming the way of the Big Ticket in Walt Harris. He was unable to get the victory, or even get out of the first round on Saturday, suffering a first-round knockout at the hands of Polish striker Marcin Tybura. With the loss, Harris has now lost his last three bouts […]

Chris Sale May Face Batters Soon

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) may soon be ready to face hitters. "Things are trending up," reported manager Alex Cora when asked about Sale's progression. The veteran underwent Tommy John surgery back in March of 2020 and has slowly been making his way back since, having participated in bullpen sessions recently. He […]