Kike Hernandez Has Two Hits In Return To Leadoff Spot

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez returned to the leadoff spot Thursday and came through against the Houston Astros, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, a run, and an RBI. Hernandez has largely struggled in his first season in Boston, posting a .692 OPS with five homers and a steal, and his grasp […]

Brendan Rodgers Homers In Loss To Miami

Colorado Rockies' second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and two RBI in an 11-4 loss to the Marlins on Thursday. Rodgers didn't start in this ball game but made his way into the lineup in the top of the seventh with the Rockies trailing 11-0. He took Marlins starter Trevor […]

Jesus Luzardo Has A Tough Outing On Thursday

Oakland A's relief pitcher Jesus Luzardo gave up three runs throwing in just over an inning of work on Thursday. Oakland lost to Kansas City 6-1. Luzardo has given up five runs and seven hits in his last two relief outings. Despite struggling Thursday, he typically hits the high 90s with his fastball. The left-hander […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Can't Complete Five Innings Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez had another tough outing Thursday, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks over 4 2/3 innings. Rodriguez struck out five batters. His ERA has now ballooned to 6.03 for the year, and he's only managed to complete six innings in three of his 12 starts. There […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Surrenders Eight Runs In Lopsided Loss

Colorado Rockies right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez was destroyed in Thursday's 11-4 loss to the Miami Marlins. The 29-year-old hurler surrendered eight runs on 11 hits with six strikeouts and one walk across five innings. Gonzalez was making a spot start for the injured Jon Gray and it did not go well, at all. Adam Duvall, […]

Jake Fraley Steals Fourth Base

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley stole his fourth base of the year Thursday. Fraley was otherwise 1-for-3 in the contest against the Tigers with a walk and a run scored. In just 38 at-bats across 15 games, Fraley now has two home runs and four steals. He has a safe fantasy floor with his outstanding […]

Jake Bauers Drives In A Run In Mariners Debut

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers made his team debut Thursday against the Tigers, and he contributed an RBI single in four at-bats. Bauers was acquired with the intention of spelling Evan White at first base and making the occasional start in the outfield, but he may be in for some additional playing time with […]

Mitch Haniger Homers Twice In Loss Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger supplied most of the offense Thursday afternoon, going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs. Haniger now moves into a tie for the sixth most homers in the major leagues with 16. It's his first home run since May 29, and he now has a .258/.306/.525 slash line on the year […]

Justus Sheffield Hit Hard in Loss Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield had a rough go of it Thursday against the Detroit Tigers, allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts in four innings. The defense did him no favors, but even so every bit of contact the Tigers made seemed to be hard. Of […]

Adley Rutschman Extends On-Base Streak To 19 Games

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman stayed red hot in Thursday's 7-4 win over Double-A Binghamton, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. The number 2 overall prospect now has a six-game hitting streak and a 19-game on-base streak. He also has nine HR on the season, three of which have come in the last […]

Coby White Undergoes Successful Surgery

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (shoulder) underwent successful surgery on Thursday. White injured his left shoulder while playing in a game away from the team and is scheduled to be evaluated again in four months. Not good news for the former 2019 first-round pick, who had spots of efficiency during the 2021 campaign while also […]

Adam Engel Goes Yard In Victory

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Eaton returned to the White Sox last weekend and he has started three of the four games that he has been eligible for. Eaton is more known for his defense and can remain on […]

Michael Porter Jr. Probable For Game 3

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) will likely play in Game 3 against Phoenix. The 22-year-old has been dealing with tightness in his lower back since Game 1 but still managed to suit up for Game 2 on Wednesday. However, he has struggled during this series, averaging just 13 points and 6.5 boards. With […]

Yasmani Grandal Goes Yard In Thursday’s Victory

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-3 with a walk and two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Grandal hasn't had many hits this year, but he has been drawing plenty of walks and has shown power when he has made contact. The veteran is now hitting .160 with 10 […]

PJ Dozier Out Again On Friday

Denver Nuggets guard PJ Dozier (hip) remains out ahead of the Game 3 matchup against Phoenix. Dozier hasn't played since the end of May, and with the Nuggets dropping the first two games of the series, we may have already seen the last of him this season. Facundo Campazzo and Austin Rivers should continue to […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Takes Loss Against White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu fell to 5-4 on the season as his club was defeated by the White Sox 5-2 on Thursday. The veteran southpaw surrendered three runs on five hits and a walk with three punchouts through six frames in the 95-pitch outing. Ryu had only one bad inning, which came […]

Joel Embiid Lands On The Injury Report Once Again

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable for the Game 3 matchup against Atlanta. Embiid carried the same designation heading into the first two contests of the series but still managed to play, so he will likely be in the lineup on Friday evening. The ailment hasn't slowed him down either, primarily after he […]

Dallas Keuchel Earns Fifth Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel improved to 5-1 with a strong performance in Thursday's victory. Keuchel tossed six frames and allowed six hits, two runs, two walks and struck out eight. The lefty recorded his season high in strikeouts and it was just the third time this season he had five or more […]

De’Andre Hunter Done For The Year

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the postseason. Hunter tore the meniscus in his right knee and will need surgery, an unfortunate development after the former Virginia Cavalier was so instrumental defensively during the first-round meeting against the Knicks. His absence will open up more minutes for […]

Evan White Held Out Of Rehab Outing

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) was held out of Thursday's rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma. White was expected to play but reported he wasn't feeling right after taking batting practice before the game. He likely isn't on many fantasy lineups, so the latest development probably didn't upset too many fantasy managers. However, it […]

X-Rays Negative On Colin Moran’s Hand

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran (hand) is considered day-to-day moving ahead. The 28-year-old was pulled from Wednesday's outing against the Dodgers after taking a pitch to his right hand. He wasn't in the lineup on Thursday, but fortunately, X-rays were negative, meaning he could be back sometime over the next few days. Moran is […]

Miguel Rojas Takes Batting Practice On Thursday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (finger) took batting practice before Thursday's contest against the Rockies. This is a step in the right direction after he recently resumed baseball activities on Tuesday. The veteran is currently batting .275 to go along with 47 hits, 32 runs, 16 RBI, and four stolen bases throughout 171 at-bats this […]

Tyler O'Neill is the Cardinals Outfielder You're Looking For

Don't look now, but Tyler O'Neill is taking the league by storm! Through two months, the fourth-year Cardinals outfielder has posted some impressive numbers across the board and is getting the attention of many folks around the league. He's not only seized a spot in the lineup every day, but he's also working his way […]

Zack Wheeler K's 12 In Latest Gem

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler continued his run of dominance with eight shutout innings against the Braves on Thursday. The right-hander struck out 12 while allowing just four hits in his latest brilliant performance. Wheeler has pitched at least seven innings in eight of his last nine starts and has a 1.75 ERA in […]

Alex Kirilloff Exits Game With Sprained Left Ankle

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (ankle) left Thursday's game early with a sprained left ankle, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Kirilloff appeared to injure himself when attempting to field a Gio Urshela triple in the first inning, though the Twins are calling the injury a "low-grade" sprain. Gilberto Celestino took […]

Joey Votto Homers Against Brewers On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 7-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Votto connected for a solo shot in the second inning off of Brewers starter Freddy Peralta. Overall, the veteran first baseman is hitting .217 with six homers, 10 runs, and 19 RBI in […]

David Bell Mum On Tejay Antone's Status

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tejay Antone wasn't available for Thursday's matchup against Milwaukee. David Bell didn't indicate why the 27-year-old wasn't in uniform, although the skipper did suggest that he would reveal more about his status sometime on Friday. Antone has played well this season, currently owning a 1-0 record and a 1.14 ERA, with […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Seven In Loss To Brewers

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings in a 7-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Castillo struck out seven and walked three while seeing his record drop to 2-9 on the year. It has been a trying year overall for Castillo, who has a 6.47 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, […]

Jonathan Schoop Homers, Tallies Three Hits On Thursday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop helped the team defeat the Seattle Mariners 8-3 on Thursday. He went 3-for-4 in the game with a home run, a double and a walk. Schoop is one of the hottest hitters in all of the Majors right now. He has five home runs and four doubles over just […]

Aristides Aquino Could Be Activated Soon

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino (wrist) could be activated as early as Sunday's matchup against the Rockies. The 27-year-old had surgery on his hamate bone in April and has slowly been working his way back since, recently participating in a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville. Aquino is batting .231 this season but may have a […]