Joey Wendle Starting At Second On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle will start on Saturday night against the Mariners, batting sixth. With Brandon Lowe getting the night off against righty Logan Gilbert, Wendle will return to the order and see an automatic boost in fantasy interest. The 31-year-old is batting .331 against right-handers this season, so fantasy managers should keep […]

Brandon Lowe Gets Another Night Off

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe won't start on Saturday evening against the Mariners. However, manager Kevin Cash indicated that Lowe's absence is "just a day off," as the skipper will hold him out against Seattle righty Logan Gilbert. Instead, Joey Wendle will enter the picture and take over duties at second, with the […]

Alek Manoah Serves Up Four Homers

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah had trouble keeping the ball in the park on Saturday as he allowed four home runs to the Orioles over 3 1/3 innings. He started off the game on a high note by striking out the side in order in the first frame, but went on to serve […]

Marcus Semien Cranks A Pair Of Homers Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien had a terrific day at the plate on Saturday, crushing two home runs in the team's 10-7 comeback win over the Orioles. He got the offense on the board with a leadoff bomb in the first, and then followed that up with another solo shot in the eighth […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Clubs 23rd Homer

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr, kept his MVP-type season going on Saturday by clobbering his league-leading 23rd homer of the season in the club's 10-7 win over the Orioles. His solo shot in the first came off starter Dean Kremer, but the 22-year-old's biggest hit of the day came in the ninth […]

Max Muncy Plays In Simulated Game On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (oblique) played in a simulated game on Saturday with Cody Bellinger. Muncy is dealing with an oblique injury that has kept him out of the lineup since June 11. He has performed well so far in 2021 with 14 home runs, 40 runs, 33 RBI and one steal with a […]

Joel Embiid Questionable Again

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 matchup against Atlanta. Embiid continues to deal with a small meniscus tear in his right knee but hasn't missed any time during the series, so it would be a huge surprise if he weren't out there, especially with a trip to the Eastern […]

Cody Bellinger Appears In Simulated Game On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) played in a simulated game on Saturday. Max Muncy (oblique) also played in a simulated game on Saturday. The theme of Bellinger's season has been injuries as he's only recorded 71 plate appearances with a .226 batting average, one home run, 12 runs, and 10 RBI. His appearance […]

Trae Young Likely To Play In Game 7

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (shoulder) is once against listed as probable ahead of the series finale against Philly. Young has been dealing with right shoulder soreness for a while but hasn't missed any time, recently finishing the Game 6 loss with 34 points while shooting 13-for-30 from the field (5-for-10 from deep) to go […]

Nelson Cruz Crushes 15th Homer

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Saturday's win over the Texas Rangers. Cruz absolutely demolished a 1-0 Kolby Allard cutter, sending it 436 feet into the outfield seats at 111.3 MPH. He now has three hits and three RBI in the series against the Rangers. The veteran slugger […]

Taylor Rogers Notches Seventh Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers worked a fairly easy ninth to pick up his seventh save of the season in Saturday's win over the Texas Rangers. Rogers picked up a strikeout, allowed a single, then fanned another batter and got a quick out to end the inning. The southpaw lowered his ERA to 2.73 […]

Randy Dobnak Limits The Damage In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Randy Dobnak rebounded nicely in Saturday's start against the Texas Rangers. Dobnak allowed 14 combined runs in his last two appearances but pitched five solid innings, allowing two runs on four hits against Texas. The 26-year-old righty induced 10 ground balls thanks to his sinker, which he threw nearly half the […]

Cam Reddish Remains Out On Sunday

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (Achilles) won't play on Sunday for the critical Game 7 matchup against Philadelphia. It's not a question of if, but rather when the 21-year-old will be available if the team advances to the Eastern Conference Finals. Reddish has checked all the boxes from a medical standpoint but will need to […]

Albert Pujols Takes A Seat On Saturday

In Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, first baseman Albert Pujols isn't starting. However, Matt Beaty, a left-handed hitter, is starting at first base for the Los Angeles Dodgers since they're facing a right-handed pitcher in Matt Peacock. Pujols and Beaty typically platoon, since Pujols is a right-handed hitter. Since joining the Dodgers, Pujols is hitting […]

Clint Frazier Collects A Pair Of Doubles Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier collected a pair of doubles in Saturday's win over the Oakland Athletics. Frazier came around to score on one of his two-baggers, then also scored after drawing a walk. The 26-year-old hadn't made a start in the outfield since June 13, as Miguel Andujar had overtaken him for the […]

Gio Urshela Goes Yard Saturday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's victory over the Oakland Athletics. Urshela got the Yankees on the board with an RBI single in the fourth, then belted a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning. He now has three extra-base hits and four RBI […]

Gary Sanchez Clubs 11th Homer

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez belted his 11th home run of the season in Saturday's win over the Oakland Athletics. Sanchez got every bit of the home run ball, as it traveled 416 feet at 108.8 MPH. The slugging backstop has now gone yard five times in the last 10 games, putting his season […]

Mike Moustakas Transferred To 60-Day IL

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday, the team announced on Twitter. It was reported that Moustakas had his rehab assignment shut down on Thursday after he reaggravated his heel injury, but it appears it was enough to warrant him missing another month of the season. With […]

Aroldis Chapman Allows Run, Picks Up Save

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman was a bit shaky but got the job done in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Oakland Athletics. Chapman got a quick strikeout, allowed a walk, then got another out before surrendering two straight base hits, scoring a run for Oakland. The southpaw threw the fastest pitch in the […]

Aaron Nola Labors Versus Giants On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola had his shortest start this year on Saturday as he allowed a season-high six earned runs in a no-decision at San Francisco. The first five runs the Giants scored all happened with two outs in back-to-back innings as it was a frustrating afternoon for Nola and his fantasy managers. […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Questionable For The Finale

Atlanta Hawks forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is questionable for the series finale against the 76ers. Bogdanovic left Friday's loss because of right knee soreness and is in jeopardy of missing the pivotal Game 7 matchup against Philly. In his stead, Danilo Gallinari may slide into the starting lineup, while Kevin Huerter, who will be coming […]

Michael Wacha Surrenders Five Runs In Loss Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Michael Wacha struggled in a 5-1 loss to the Mariners on Friday night, allowing five runs on 11 hits and one walk while striking out two over 3 2/3 innings of work. Wacha had put together a couple nice outings at the end of April, but since May 2 he […]

Chad Green Strikes Out The Side In Second Victory

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green was filthy in Saturday's win over the Oakland Athletics. Green struck out the side on 13 pitches in the eighth inning, then was in line for the win when the Yankees took the lead in the bottom half of the inning. The veteran righty generated five whiffs between […]

Kawhi Leonard Doesn’t Travel To Phoenix

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) didn't travel with the team to Phoenix ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Leonard currently remains in L.A. while attempting to make it back from an ACL injury in his right knee, which he picked up during Game 4 of the previous series against Utah. […]

Manuel Margot Extends On-Base Streak Friday Night

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot went 2-for-4 with a run scored in a 5-1 loss to the Mariners on Friday night. The performance extended his on-base streak to 10 games, as he is now slashing .275/.341/.450 with two homers, six RBI and six runs scored over this streak. He's been a fairly solid outfielder […]

Domingo German Allows Four Runs In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German allowed four runs in Saturday's no-decision against the Oakland Athletics. German allowed a fair amount of traffic on the bases, including seven hits and two walks, while striking out six in four innings. He did manage to register 12 whiffs and a strong 39 percent CSW but surrendered […]

Jason Heyward Hits Home Run In Loss

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 1-for-3 with a home run in Saturday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. The Cubs offense was shut down for most of the afternoon, but Heyward put them on the board in the bottom of the eighth inning with a solo home run. Heyward is now hitting .171 with five […]

Jake Arrieta Picks Up Another Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta put together another disappointing start in Saturday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Arrieta only went three innings in the contest and allowed six hits, six runs (four earned), zero walks and struck out five on the afternoon. The veteran had a nice month of April, but it has been […]

Chris Paul Unlikely To Play On Sunday

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is unlikely to play on Sunday against the Clippers for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Despite being vaccinated, the veteran tested positive for COVID-19 a day after the team completed its sweep of the Nuggets in the previous round. While Paul isn't expected to miss much time beyond […]

Max Scherzer Feels Good After Bullpen Session Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (groin) was feeling good after his bullpen session on Saturday and expects to start on Tuesday, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports. Zuckerman reports that as he walked by reporters on the field, Scherzer said, "40-pitch bullpen, all good. See you Tuesday." It sounds like it will be […]