Victor Reyes Has Four Hits In Win Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes went 4-for-5 with three runs scored in a 14-0 win over the Rangers on Monday night. It was a season-high for Reyes after previously struggling in his time with Detroit this year, as he is slashing .193/.220/.295 with one home run, two steals, four RBI and 12 runs scored over […]

Gavin Sheets Walks It Off In Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox rookie infielder Gavin Sheets starred as the hero of the night in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Minnesota Twins. Sheets came up in the bottom of the seventh inning with two runners on base and his team down 3-2. Sheets took Jose Berrios deep to end the game and send […]

Jose Abreu Hits 17th Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continued his strong start to the second half with a 1-for-3 performance in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Minnesota Twins. Abreu had a rough first half, but he has now hit safely in six of his last seven contests and has gone yard two times during […]

Yoan Moncada Starting To Heat Up

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run versus the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader. Moncada has been warming up again and has hit safely in five straight games with two home runs during that span. Moncada hasn't shown much power this season, but he has […]

Josh Bell Homers In Blowout Win Monday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in an 18-1 win over the Marlins on Monday night. It was his 13th homer of the year, as Bell is now slashing .249/.310/.449 with 44 RBI and 42 runs scored over 77 games. He got off to a slow start this […]

Reynaldo Lopez Tosses No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez lasted three innings in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Minnesota Twins. Lopez was promoted to make his first start of the 2021 season and allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk and struck out three. Lopez is no guarantee to remain with the White […]

Mike Evans Looks Leaner This Offseason

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans looked leaner heading into minicamp back in June, and he made a toe-tap catch look effortless. It helped that the Tom Brady pass was placed perfectly before the sideline, but Evans made it look like an everyday routine play. It's another reminder that Brady and Evans have developed […]

Juan Soto Slams Two Homers In Win Monday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto continued his recent tear at the plate on Monday, as he went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs, five RBI and three runs scored in an 18-1 win over the Marlins. Soto has been destroying the ball over his last seven games, where he's slashing .444/.545/1.074 with five homers, […]

Andrew Bellatti Gives Up Five Runs After Being Called Up

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Andrew Bellatti was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville before Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. He pitched at the big league level for the first time since 2015. It's a nice story, but it didn't have a happy ending: Bellatti allowed five runs on five hits while getting just four outs. […]

Ross Detwiler Gets Annihilated On Monday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Ross Detwiler, the starting pitcher in Monday's bullpen game, was thoroughly embarrassed by the Washington Nationals. Detwiler recorded just one inning of work, getting three outs while allowing eight runs on seven hits, giving up four home runs. Detwiler gave up four runs in the first inning and then was left […]

Miguel Rojas Has Three Hits On Monday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas had an excellent game on Monday, the only Marlins player to really do anything. Rojas went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a single in the 18-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. Rojas seemed like the only Marlins player who showed up to this game, also making […]

Jose Urquidy Throws Off Flat Ground Monday

Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) began throwing off flat ground on Monday. He's been shut down from throwing since being placed on the 10-day injured list June 29. The 26-year-old will need to go on another rehab assignment, but the Astros have yet to announce when this will happen. Urquidy remains without a timetable […]

Yandy Diaz Exits Monday’s Game With Neck Spasms

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (neck) exited Monday's game against the Orioles due to neck spasms. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving. The severity of Diaz's injury is unknown at this time, and he is considered day-to-day. The 29-year-old was replaced in the game by Vidal Brujan. Tampa Bay has now lost […]

Zach LaVine Enters Health And Safety Protocols

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine will not travel with Team USA to Tokyo. LaVine is once again dealing with health and safety protocols, an unfortunate development because he missed 11 contests during the year due to the same issue. Although the 26-year-old is an innocent bystander to contact tracing, it still will cost him a […]

Mike Zunino Exits Monday’s Game Early

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (hip) exited Monday's contest against the Orioles early with left hip flexor tightness. He hurt his hip trying to throw Orioles outfielder Ryan Mountcastle out at second base during the bottom of the third inning. The 30-year-old went 0-for-1 before exiting. Zunino was replaced by Francisco Mejia and is considered […]

James Wiseman Expected To Be Ready For The Season

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) is expected to be available for the 2021-22 campaign. "He's right on schedule for everything and, as of now, [the] medical team tells me he will be ready for camp," reported head coach Steve Kerr. The 20-year-old, who was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA […]

Devin Funchess Hopes To Earn Roster Spot On Packers in 2021

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess will head into training camp hoping to earn a roster spot in 2021. The 27-year-old's production has been on the steep decline the past two seasons, as injuries have sapped his speed. Funchess played in only one game last season for the Colts and is far removed from […]

Mason Crosby Prepares For 15th NFL Season

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby is set to take the field for his 15th straight season for the Packers in 2021. The 36-year-old went a perfect 16-for-16 on field-goal attempts last season and an impressive 59-for-63 on extra-point kicks. Crosby may not have the booming leg from his prime years, but he still converted […]

Klay Thompson Moving In The Right Direction

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (Achilles) is inching closer toward a return. "He's on the court, he's running, he's feeling good," reported head coach Steve Kerr. The 31-year-old has been plagued with ailments throughout the last few seasons, tearing his ACL during the 2019 NBA Finals before injuring his right Achilles in November of […]

Mystery Continues To Surround Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers still has the football world, and Green Bay nation, guessing with training camp right around the corner. The All-Pro passer has dropped hints that he will, indeed, play for the Packers in 2021 but nothing is set in stone. What does begin to appear unlikely is Rodgers sitting out […]

Mookie Betts Scratched From Monday’s Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Giants due to right hip irritation. The Dodgers star outfielder's hip is still bothering him, and it will cost Betts at least one more game. He exited Saturday's win over the Rockies with hip irritation and was given Sunday off. […]

Can Cairo Santos Proves He's For Real?

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos will head into camp with a brand new contract and is the unquestioned kicker for the team. Santos had a fantastic season in 2020 (his second tour on the Bears), going 30-for-32 on field-goal attempts and 36-for-37 on extra-point tries. Santos was as consistent as they come last season, and […]

Is This Anthony Miller's Last Chance On The Bears?

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller will head into training camp in a spot he has not been in during his three-year NFL career: on the bubble. The 26-year-old possesses a ton of talent, but he severely disappointed last season. After catching seven touchdowns his rookie season, he has only four combined over the last […]

Damien Williams Enters Camp Under The Radar

Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams will head into training camp under the radar for a team looking to find its offensive identity. Williams opted out of last season and football fans last remember him gashing the 49ers in 2019 for 133 total yards and two touchdowns in the Super Bowl. Now Williams gets a […]

Can Marquise Goodwin Return To Form?

Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin will have an excellent opportunity to have a bounce-back season in 2021. Goodwin has struggled with injuries in recent years and opted out of playing the 2020 season last year due to COVID-19. Now he is in Chicago on a one-year deal and already is earning rave reviews with […]

Damiere Byrd Looking To Make An Impact

Chicago Bears wide receiver Damiere Byrd will head into camp as an unfamiliar face to Bears fans. But the 27-year-old speedster is looking to make himself, by season's end, a household name. Byrd became one of the lone bright spots in an anemic Patriots offense last season, racking up 47 receptions on 77 targets for […]

Anibal Sanchez Won't Pitch This Year

Free-agent right-hander Anibal Sanchez is not planning to pitch this year after turning down MLB offers that he didn't view as commensurate with his value. Sanchez was originally looking for deals that were enhanced with incentives per start. The 37-year-old veteran hurler did not look good in 11 starts (53 innings) for the Washington Nationals […]

Nelson Cruz Homers In Monday's Win

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's 3-2 win over the White Sox. Cruz put the Twins on the board in the sixth inning with a solo home run to left, a line-drive shot that headed towards the seats at 99.8 MPH. He later added […]

Lance Lynn Pitches Well In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn earned a no-decision in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Minnesota Twins. Lynn tossed seven innings and allowed five hits, one run, one walk and four strikeouts. Lynn is fresh off of a two-year contract extension and he has been excellent for the White Sox in his […]

Jack Flaherty Expected To Face Hitters This Week

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) is expected to throw to hitters this week as he tries to return from a left oblique strain that has kept him out since late May. There is an idea being floated around by the Cardinals of bringing Flaherty and Miles Mikolas back from the injured list […]