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 […]

Tim Anderson Will Rest In Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will sit out Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Minnesota Twins. Anderson extended his hitting streak to 16 earlier in the day with a 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs. Anderson has been on fire and is now hitting .314 with nine home runs, 36 […]

Ben Rortvedt Optioned To Triple-A St. Paul

Minnesota Twins catcher Ben Rortvedt was sent down to Triple-A St. Paul following the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. The move was a corresponding one with the activation of Mitch Garver (groin) from the injured list. Rortvedt appeared in 31 games for the Twins, slashing .129/.197/.229 with just two homers […]

Padres-Braves Postponed Monday

The game between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday at 12:20 pm ET and 5:20 pm ET. The scheduled starters on Monday -- Right-hander Yu Darvish for the Padres and left-hander Kyle […]

Jorge Polanco Takes A Seat For Second Game Of Doubleheader

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco is not in the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox. Polanco stayed hot in the first game against Chicago, collecting a pair of hits and an RBI to raise his season slash line to a solid .255/.320/.426. He's batting .333 with two homers […]

Luis Robert Cleared To Begin Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) has been cleared to begin his rehab assignment on Wednesday for Class A Winston-Salem. This is great news for the young outfielder that has been sidelined since May 4 with a Grade 3 right hip flexor strain. Despite the encouraging news, Robert still has a long way to […]

Brandon Crawford Lands On Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed shortstop Brandon Crawford (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a mild oblique strain and recalled infielder Jason Vosler from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Crawford is expected to miss 10 to 14 days after suffering the injury in his final at-bat on Sunday. Manager Gabe Kapler […]