Kwang Hyun Kim Throws Seven Scoreless Innings On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim pitched very well in Monday's win over the San Francisco Giants. He threw seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and two walks. He struck out two, throwing 89 pitches (58 strikes). Kim earned the win, improving to 3-5 and lowering his ERA to 3.39. He doesn't […]

Yasmani Grandal On Crutches After Calf Injury

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said after Monday's loss versus the Minnesota Twins that catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) was on crutches in the locker room. Grandal first suffered left calf tightness on Friday and sat out on Saturday and Sunday, but felt good enough to give it a go on Monday. Despite trying […]

Jazz Chisholm Hits Two Singles On Monday

Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jazz Chisholm hit two singles in Monday's 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jazz drove in a run and struck out twice. One of his singles was an infield hit into the shift that he was able to beat out by flying down the first base line and sliding head […]

Jorge Alfaro Homers On Monday

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro hit a home run in Monday's win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. His home run came in the bottom of the eighth inning and ended up being the game winner. For the game, Alfaro went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. It was Alfaro's third home run of […]

Brandon Woodruff Suffers Loss Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff took the loss in a 4-2 defeat to the Mets on Monday. The right-hander cruised through the first six innings of his start (allowing just one earned run over 64 pitches) before being chased in the seventh after giving up three earned runs. The 28-year-old finished the night after […]

Anthony Bender Earns His First Save

Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Anthony Bender earned his first big league save in Monday's 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bender came in for the ninth inning with a one-run lead and only allowed a runner to reach base due to an error by the third baseman. Bender struck out one and lowered […]

Jose Abreu Goes Yard For Second Straight Game

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's loss versus the Minnesota Twins. Abreu was ice cold in the month of June with a .182 batting average to go along with two home runs and eight RBI, but he has been off to a hot start in […]

Trevor Rogers Works Five Strong Innings On Monday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers pitched well in Monday's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 2021 All-Star selection went five innings, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out eight and not allowing a walk. It was a great start against a powerful Dodgers team that had been on a nine […]

Dylan Cease Struggles In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease struggled in Monday's loss versus the Minnesota Twins. Cease was only able to get through 5 1/3 innings and allowed six hits, six runs, two walks and struck out eight on the evening. Cease performed well in April and May, but struggled in June with a 5.04 ERA […]

Walker Buehler Fails To Go Six Innings In No-Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler struggled in Monday's no-decision versus the Miami Marlins. Buehler only went five innings and allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), two walks and struck out six on the evening. He also went 1-for-2 at the plate with a run scored. Buehler's streak of six or more innings […]

Erick Fedde Throws Bullpen Session, Plays Catch Monday

Washington Nationals pitcher Erick Fedde (oblique) threw a bullpen session and played catch on Monday. He's been sidelined since June 27 with an oblique strain. The 28-year-old is eligible to be activated from the 10-day injured list this week. There is currently no timetable for his return and he remains day-to-day. Fedde owns a 3.90 […]

Carlos Carrasco Participates In Fielding Drills

New York Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) participated in fielding drills on Monday. He is slated to throw his first live batting practice later this week. The 34-year-old is trending in the right direction and could make his Mets debut by the end of July. He posted a 2.91 ERA with 82 strikeouts over 12 […]

Kyle Farmer Dealing With Minor Soreness

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer is dealing with some "bumps and bruises" and was out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. "Hopefully he can get those little minor things healed up and be back in there tomorrow," said manager David Bell. Farmer has struggled offensively, hitting .205 (9-for-44) with a homer, four […]

Jaylin Davis Sustains Hamstring Strain On Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jaylin Davis (hamstring) exited Monday's loss to the Cardinals with a strained left hamstring. He will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury. The 27-year-old went 0-for-3 before exiting. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation as an update will be provided once the MRI […]

Daniel Hudson Throws Another Bullpen Session Monday

Washington Nationals pitcher Daniel Hudson (elbow) threw a 21-pitch bullpen session on Monday. He's been sidelined since June 12 with right elbow inflammation. The 34-year-old has completed three bullpen sessions and is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon. Hudson owned a 2.59 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 35 strikeouts across 24 1/3 innings in 2021 before […]

Yasmani Grandal Exits Monday’s Game Early

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (leg) was removed from Monday's game against the Twins with an apparent leg injury. He was helped off the field after sustaining the injury on a check swing. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time and the White Sox catcher is considered day-to-day. Grandal went 0-for-2 […]

Alex Verdugo Sits Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the lineup against the Los Angeles Angels Monday. In his stead, Kike Hernandez will slot into center field, and Christian Arroyo will get the start at second base in his return from the injured list. It looks to be a routine day off, and fantasy managers […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws 60-Pitch Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) threw a 60-pitch bullpen session on Monday. Although nothing is official, Strasburg's next step could be to face live hitters in a simulated game or batting practice session. The 32-year-old right-hander could be on track to return to Washington's starting rotation later this month, barring setbacks. Strasburg wasn't […]

Conor McGregor Takes Center Stage This Saturday

The sport's biggest attraction returns to the Octagon when Conor McGregor enters the UFC cage for the third time in the rubber match with Dustin Poirier on Saturday. Losing two of his last three bouts cannot be good for the psyche of McGregor, but if anyone can win at mental warfare, it's him. The man […]

Dustin Poirier Headlines UFC 264

In the war to settle it all, Dustin Poirier (27-6) will enter the cage with Conor McGregor in their rubber match on Saturday as the two set out to see who will earn the victory in their three-fight series. Passing up a chance for the title to battle McGregor one more time, a win here […]

Stephen Thompson Is Close To A Title Shot

Stephen Thompson (16-4-1) could potentially be one more victory away from earning a title shot against Kamaru Usman. That victory would have to come at UFC 264 on Saturday in the co-main event at the expense of Gilbert Burns. After losing three of four bouts, Thompson turned it around to win to decisions against tough […]

Gilbert Burns Begins His Journey For Another Title Shot

The journey to the title starts again on Saturday for Gilbert Burns (19-4), who is coming off of a defeat to the champion Kamaru Usman in February. Standing between Burns and another title shot is one of the few men yet to take on Usman for the crown, and that is striker Stephen Thompson. DraftKings […]

Greg Hardy Returns To Action On Saturday

Looking to rebound from his most recent defeat, Greg Hardy (7-3) enters the Octagon on Saturday against the streaking Tai Tuivasa at UFC 264. Since his transition from the NFL to the Octagon, Hardy has gone through the growing pains of a mixed martial artist. With two knockout victories on the Contender Series under one […]

Eric Hosmer Grabs Pine Against Left-Hander

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is not in the starting lineup on Monday against Washington Nationals left-hander Jon Lester. Hosmer has actually hit .289 (11-for-38) in the last two weeks, but he'll get a day of rest against the veteran southpaw to open the series against Washington. The counting stats (six homers, 39 […]

Eddie Rosario Injured Again Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario (abdomen) left the game early on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Rays after pulling up on an infield bouncer that he hit in the second inning. Rosario returned to the lineup over the weekend after missing some time with abdominal soreness, and it looks like he may have aggravated […]

Tai Tuivasa Looking For Third Straight Win

After losing three bouts in a row, Tai Tuivasa has turned it around and won his last two fights. In his last bout, Tuivasa earned a first-round knockout in less than a minute in March. With both of those wins coming by knockout, has Tuivasa finally made the adjustments needed to go on a run […]

Trea Turner Back In The Lineup On Monday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) returned to the lineup on Monday to face the San Diego Padres. Turner missed four straight games after jamming his finger sliding into third base last week. His return is good news for fantasy managers, given that the 28-year-old is hitting .318/.367/.513 with 14 home runs, 38 RBI and […]

Yana Kunitskaya Can Earn A Third Straight Win

Former Invicta FC title contender Yana Kunitskaya (14-5) will take part in the lone women's mixed martial arts bout on the main card of UFC 264 on Saturday as she is set to battle Irene Aldana. Currently a winner of her last two bouts, she owns a 4-2 record inside the Octagon, with both of […]

Irene Aldana Looks To Get Back On Track

The lone female fighter on the main card on Saturday, Irene Aldana (12-6) will look to rebound from her most recent loss to Holly Holm in October of last year. A dangerous striker, half of Aldana's six professional wins have come by knockout/TKO. She displayed just how dangerous that striking is, earning a first-round knockout […]

Daz Cameron Scratched With Toe Sprain

Detroit Tigers outfielder Daz Cameron (toe) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers due to a right toe sprain. Cameron suffered the injury in batting practice before the game when he crashed into the outfield wall while shagging fly balls. The 24-year-old, who is slashing .207/.270/.397 with three home runs, […]