Alex Bowman Stays Near The Top All Day At Atlanta

Alex Bowman was as consistent as William Byron normally is on Sundays. Bowman was in the top five most of the afternoon. He was fourth after Stage 1 and third after Stage 2. The Hendrick Motorsports Racing Driver never did lead a lap but did pretty much everything else. A couple of times saw Bowman […]

Tyler Stephenson Picks Up Two Hits In Win Sunday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 2-for-4 with two singles in a 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. The rookie backstop has been impressive as Cincy's backup catcher this season, finishing the first half with a .282 average, five homers, 34 runs, and 22 RBI in 195 at-bats. He's been hot at the […]

Cubs Select Jordan Wicks In First Round Of Draft

The Chicago Cubs drafted college southpaw Jordan Wicks with the 21st overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. The left-handed starter out of Kansas State University is known as an advanced arm that should move swiftly through the minor league system. He was ranked by Rotoballer as the 21st-best prospect available in the draft. He […]

Martin Truex Jr. Finishes In Third Place At Atlanta

Martin Truex Jr. struggled too often lately. On Sunday, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver showed that maybe he just has to drive. He went from lurking around the top 10 to a third-place result on Sunday. This was essential. He did accumulate three points between the first two stages. Though the No. 19 driver did […]

Yankees Add Trey Sweeney To Their Organization

The New York Yankees selected Eastern Illinois shortstop Trey Sweeney at No. 20 overall in the 2021 MLB amateur draft on Sunday. Sweeney is one of the top college hitters in this draft. He barrels the ball a lot to all fields and has impressive exit velocities. There's a lot going on with his big […]

Josh Osich Picks Up First Career Save

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Josh Osich threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Osich picked up one strikeout while not allowing a baserunner in the outing. The left-hander was credited with a save in the game, the first of his career. Overall, Osich has a 2-0 record, […]

Kyle Busch Loses Battle of Busch Brothers at Atlanta

Kyle Busch will not be sending a Christmas card to Ross Chastain this season. Chastain of Chip Ganassi Racing blocked Busch while his elder brother, Kurt, got on by. From there, the younger Busch had to settle for second place on Sunday at the Quaker State 400. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver led 91 laps […]

Blue Jays Select Gunnar Hoglund With 19th Overall Pick In Draft

The Toronto Blue Jays selected college hurler Gunnar Hoglund with their first-round pick in the 2021 amateur draft. When the year began, he was expected to go higher in the draft but his season was cut short by Tommy John surgery. Despite the injury, Rotoballer had him ranked as the seventh-best talent available.  He has […]

Kurt Busch Wins Battle Of Busch Brothers At Atlanta

This was one of the more unexpected races of the 2021 season as Kurt Busch showed signs of contending once again. He was surprisingly leading the race early and often. The No. 1 racked-up laps led. In all, the Chevy car topped the standings for 144 laps. That included the most important one -- the […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Six, Walks Six

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a decent outing in his final start of the first half, allowing one run over 5 1/3 innings of work. He struck out six and walked six in the start while taking a no-decision. As evidenced by his six walks, Castillo struggled with his control in this one, […]

Michael McGreevy Goes To The Cardinals In The First Round

The St. Louis Cardinals selected UC Santa Barbara right-hander Michael McGreevy with the 18th overall pick in the 2021 MLB amateur draft on Sunday. McGreevy could have a similar trajectory to former Gaucho in Cleveland Indians starter Shane Bieber. The 6-foot-4 right-hander knows the strike zone and has always thrown a lot of strikes. He […]

Reds Take Matt McClain At No. 17 Overall

The Cincinnati Reds selected UCLA shortstop Matt McLain with the 17th overall pick in the 2021 MLB amateur draft on Sunday. McClain is a really good player that has matured physically the last couple of seasons. There is a lot of power and bat-to-ball skills in his 5-foot-10 frame from the right side of the […]

Khalil Watson Goes To Marlins At 16th Overall

The Miami Marlins selected Wake Forest High School shortstop Khalil Watson with the 16th overall pick in the 2021 MLB amateur draft on Sunday. Watson was MLB Pipeline's No. 4 overall prospect entering the draft, so the Marlins could have the steal of the draft with this pick. The 5-foot-9, 178-pounder swings a big bat […]

Brewers Select Sal Frelick In The First Round Sunday

The Milwaukee Brewers selected Boston College outfielder Sal Frelick with the 15th overall pick in the 2021 MLB amateur draft on Sunday. Frelick is a freak three-sport athlete from high school with easy speed as an outfielder and baserunner. The former hockey player makes a lot of contact and has a knack for getting on […]

Giants Draft Will Bednar In First Round Of Amateur Draft

The San Francisco Giants selected College World Series hero Will Bednar with the 14th overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. He helped pitch Mississippi State to the national title. Bednar, a right-handed starter, was ranked by Rotoballer as the 19th-best talent available in the draft. He is physically mature with a thick lower half, […]

Celtics Rumored To Be Eyeing Bradley Beal

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is reportedly on the Celtics' radar ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. The 28-year-old averaged a career-high 31.3 points throughout 60 games last season but has been continuously involved in trade rumors over the last few years. Although Jaylen Brown would be an ideal candidate for Washington in a potential swap, […]

Phillies Select Andrew Painter In First Round Of Draft

The Philadelphia Phillies selected high school pitcher Andrew Painter with the 13th overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. He was ranked by Rotoballer as the 16th-best prospect available. Painter has an excellent pitcher's frame and stands 6-foot-6. He has a solid fastball, good changeup and two developing breaking balls with average-or-better potential. He also […]

Jared Walsh Notches RBI To Finish Strong First Half

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh went 1-for-4 with one RBI in the Angels 7-1 win over the Mariners to wrap up the first half of the season. The young slugger is working on a career season and picked up his 65th RBI in the victory. Walsh is hitting only .240 over his last […]

Mariners Select Harry Ford In First Round Of Draft

The Seattle Mariners selected high school catcher Harry Ford with their first selection in the 2021 amateur draft. The 18-year-old hitter out of Georgia was ranked by Rotoballer as the 23rd-best talent available. He has good athleticism and above-average speed for a catcher. He also makes a lot of contact and should hit for a […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns 19th Save

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief to earn his 19th save of the season in the Angels win over the Mariners to conclude the first half of the season. Iglesias is in a very productive stretch right now, converting 7-of-7 save chances since June 27. The right-handed closer […]

Kevin Love Still On The Market

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love likely won't be back with the team next season. Although a buyout is still an option, trading him may also be in the equation. However, with the veteran still having a few seasons left under a four-year, $120 million deal, 22-year-old guard Collin Sexton may need to be added to […]

Shohei Ohtani Doubles, Collects Two Hits

Los Angeles Angels starter/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-4 with one double in the Angels 7-1 win over the Mariners. Ohtani did not homer but picked up a pair of hits as the two-way phenom prepares to dazzle the nation during All-Star week. The 27-year-old has not just been the story of the fantasy baseball […]

Nationals Select Brady House In First Round Of Draft

The Washington Nationals selected Brady House with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 amateur draft. The Georgia high school shortstop was ranked by Rotoballer as the 13th-best talent available. House has above-average power, but he's a little stiff on the baseball diamond with noticeable swing-and-miss to his game. He may not hit for a […]

David Fletcher Stays White-Hot In Win

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher went 4-for-5, including a rare home run, in the Angels 7-1 win over the Mariners. Fletcher is absolutely on fire at the plate right now and has really delivered since being re-inserted as the team's leadoff hitter. Over his last nine games, Fletcher is 15-for-36 (.417) with four […]

Mets Grab Kumar Rocker With 10th Pick In Amateur Draft

The New York Mets selected college right-hander Kumar Rocker with the 10th overall selection in the 2021 amateur draft. The Vanderbilt hurler was ranked by Rotoballer as the fourth-best talent available, so this was a great pick for the New York organization. Rocker has been a top amateur talent since his prep days. His command […]

Collin Sexton “Very Available”

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is reportedly "very available" ahead of the upcoming 2021-22 campaign. With the team looking to offload Kevin Love's massive contract, the 22-year-old may need to be added into the equation to make it happen. Sexton averaged a career-high 24.3 points throughout 60 games last season, so finding a suitor may […]

Chas McCormick Hits Key Double In Comeback Win

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick went 1-for-3 with two runs batted in as the Astros came from behind with six runs in the ninth inning to beat the Yankees on Sunday. McCormick found himself right in the middle of the epic comeback, knocking a double that plated two runs and would find himself scoring on […]

Yana Kunitskaya Dropped In The First Round

It was a tough night for the Russian Yana Kunitskaya (14-6), who was unable to win her third fight in a row on Saturday. Not only was it a loss, but she was defeated via first-round TKO. In 4:35 of action, Kunitskaya totaled only 24 significant strikes (30 total strikes) while absorbing 37 significant strikes. […]

Angels Select Sam Bachman In First Round Of Draft

The Los Angeles Angels selected college right-hander Sam Bachman with the ninth overall pick of the 2021 amateur draft. The hard-throwing right-hander out of Miami (Ohio) University was seen as more of a supplemental-first-round or second-round pick by Rotoballer due to his reliever risk. MLB.com had him ranked 14th overall. Bachman can hit triple digits […]

Michael Brantley Ends First Half With Two Hits

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 2-for-4 in the Astros come-from-behind win over the Yankees on Sunday. The veteran came into the game stuck in a 4-for-23 slump but ended his first half with a pair of hits. Brantley is hitting only .219 in the month of July but, once again, has been an integral […]