Can Anthony Rendon Turn His Season Around?

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon went 0-for-4 in the Angels 6-1 loss to the Giants on Monday. Rendon will be happy to see the calendar flipping over to June, as the veteran slashed only .200/.286/.320 in the month of May. With the Angels short a certain player named Mike Trout, the team needs […]

Jimmy Lambert Picks Up Loss In Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jimmy Lambert made his season debut in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader and only lasted 3 2/3 innings in a loss. Lambert allowed seven hits, three runs, one walk and struck out four on the evening. The right-hander was called up to make the spot start on Monday and is […]

Jake Fraley Returns From Injured List

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley came off the injured list Monday and immediately entered the starting lineup, batting sixth and playing right field while Mitch Haniger received a day off. Fraley went 2-for-3 with two walks in the contest. He doesn't stand to receive much playing time, but Fraley has shown excellent plate discipline this […]

Davis Bertans Injured In Game 4

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (leg) left Monday's matchup against Philadelphia. Bertans got injured midway through the third quarter and was helped off the floor while favoring his right leg. The 28-year-old got the start in Game 4 and was having an impressive outing, scoring 15 points on 4-for-7 shooting (3-for-6 from deep) while also […]

Logan Gilbert Has Best Career Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert had the best start of his career Monday, going six innings and allowing only two runs on five hits and a walk with five strikeouts against the Oakland Athletics. It was the first time Gilbert pitched more than four innings. In doing so, Gilbert lowered his ERA to 5.94 […]

Jared Walsh Doubles In Loss

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh went 1-for-4 with one double and one run scored in the Angels 6-1 loss to the Giants on Monday. The Angels are sinking in the standings but Walsh continues to be a bright spot. The young slugger finishes up the month of May slashing .288/.345/.587 with seven doubles, […]

Dylan Bundy Remains Winless

Los Angeles Angels starter Dylan Bundy allowed four runs through 5 2/3 innings pitched as the Angels came up short against the Giants 6-1 on Monday. Bundy (0-6) got off to a good start but was burned once again by the deep-ball, allowing home runs in the final three innings he pitched before being pulled […]

Huascar Ynoa Transferred To 60-Day IL

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Monday. The news isn't a surprise, especially since he was originally projected to miss a few months anyway because of a fractured right hand. In a corresponding move, the team selected the contract of Abraham Almonte while optioning Jay Flaa […]

Alex Bregman Posts .418 OBP In May

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 1-for-3 with one walks, two runs scored and two runs batted in as the Astros defeated the Red Sox 11-2 on Monday. It has been an impressive display of patience at the plate for Bregman in the month of May, posting a .418 on-base percentage with 20 walks […]

Carlos Correa Stays Hot In Victory

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa with 2-for-3 with a double, one RBI, two walks and two runs scored in the Astros 11-2 win over the Red Sox on Monday. Correa has finished up a frustrating month of May strong and now is 8-for-18 (.444) over his last six games. This strong spurt has raised Correa's […]

Jose Urquidy Earns Fourth Win Of Season

Houston Astros starter Jose Urquidy allowed only one run through six innings pitched as the Astros took down the Red Sox 11-2 on Monday. Urquidy (4-2) held a potent Red Sox lineup to only three hits while punching out nine hitters. The right-handed starter has been lights-out over his last four starts, posting a sparkling […]

Joel Embiid Out For The Rest Of Game 4

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will not return on Monday night against the Wizards. Embiid came down hard on his tailbone late in the first quarter, but team officials report that it is a right knee injury that will keep him out for the rest of Game 4. Although the severity of the ailment […]

Jose Altuve Smacks Home Run In Win

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and three runs scored in the team's 11-2 win over the Red Sox on Monday. Altuve's offensive resurgence continues as the former MVP finishes the month of May slashing .321/.384/.509 with three doubles, five home runs, 15 runs batted in and 23 […]

Kyle Tucker Leads Offensive Explosion

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 3-for-5 with four runs batted in as the Astros pummeled the Red Sox 11-2 on Monday. Tucker has exploded the last two games, driving in seven runs and now has 35 batted in on the season. The 24-year-old ends a productive month of May on a high note, slashing […]

J.D. Davis Not Resuming Rehab On Tuesday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) won't resume his rehab assignment on Tuesday, as previously reported. Davis suffered a setback last week after an MRI revealed joint inflammation in his left hand. Although he may be close to getting back on the field at Triple-A Syracuse, he remains without a timetable to return.

Paul Fry Strikes Out Side In Ninth Inning Monday

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that the only reason he did not have relief pitcher Paul Fry pitch multiple innings in Monday's 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Twins was because he was working on back-to-back days, per MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko. Fry pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning with three strikeouts to keep the game tied […]

Kyle Lewis Injured On Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) exited Monday's matchup against the Athletics. Lewis injured his right knee while fielding in the eighth inning, which isn't good news, especially since it is the same knee that bothered him during Spring Training. The 25-year-old has picked things up from what fantasy managers saw at the beginning of […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hits Fifth Home Run Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Monday's 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Twins. Mountcastle launched a fifth-inning Jose Berrios curveball to straightaway center for his fifth HR of the season. The 24-year-old has had an extremely disappointing 2021 season, slashing .226/.255/.373 with 21 RBI. […]

Joel Embiid Injured On Monday Night

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (hip/back) left Monday's contest against the Wizards. The big man came down hard on his hip and back toward the end of the first quarter and was escorted back to the locker room for further examination. Embiid's status moving ahead is unknown at the moment, but Dwight Howard should be […]

Bradley Beal Injured During Game 4

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (knee) left Monday's matchup against Philadelphia. The veteran was observed holding his right knee and subsequently taken to the bench for further evaluation. Russell Westbrook (ankle) checked back into the contest after re-aggravating his right ankle injury minutes before, so he is the favorite to see more chances on the […]

Adam Plutko Implodes In Monday Loss

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Adam Plutko turned in another disappointing outing to bring the O's loss streak to 14 in Monday's 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Twins. Plutko entered the game to pitch the 10th inning with the game tied and an automatic runner on second base. He induced a groundout to get the first […]

Jorge Lopez Pitches Well In No-Decision Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez turned in a strong start in Monday's 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Twins. Lopez pitched six innings, allowing one run on five hits and two walks with seven strikeouts. The strong showing was a rare one for Lopez, who is 1-6 with a 5.29 ERA on the season. Like […]

Russell Westbrook Aggravates Ankle Injury

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (ankle) has exited Monday's matchup against the Sixers. The veteran aggravated his ailing right ankle halfway through the first quarter and was subsequently taken back to the locker room. His status for the remainder of the contest is unknown, although it would be a surprise if he didn't return, especially […]

MRI Comes Back Clean For Kevin Gausman

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (hip) is confident he will make his next start. The veteran was pulled from Sunday's matchup against the Dodgers with tightness in his left hip, an ailment that has been bothering him for weeks. However, after an MRI came back clean, he has a chance at being good […]

Jacob deGrom On The Hill Against Arizona

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will be on the bump for Monday's matchup against the Diamondbacks. The 32-year-old was scheduled to start on Sunday night against Atlanta. However, after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, deGrom will now pitch against an Arizona club that is batting just .232 against right-handed pitching […]

Austin Meadows Leads Offense In Win Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows led the way for the team on offense on Monday, finishing 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and a run scored in a 3-1 victory over the Yankees. Meadows cranked his 12th homer of the year, as he is now slashing .239/.349/.527 with 37 RBI and 30 runs […]

Kevin Pillar Not In Lineup On Monday

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar is not in the starting lineup for Monday night's matchup with the Diamondbacks. Pillar was just activated from the injured list earlier in the day on Monday after being sidelined since May 17 after being hit in the face by a pitch. It seems like the Mets want to […]

Tony Gonsolin Likely To Enter Rotation In Pittsburgh Series

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) will likely make his season debut during the Dodgers' next turn through the rotation, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Gonsolin has been on the injured list since Spring Training while dealing with inflammation in his right shoulder, and is expected to make one more rehab […]

Brad Miller Goes Hitless On Memorial Day

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Brad Miller went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a blowout loss to the Reds on Memorial Day. Miller has been seeing regular playing time in right field with Bryce Harper (wrist) on the injured list. He's put up solid numbers while starting, but he's not someone fantasy managers need to prioritize. He's […]

Zac Gallen Throws At 90 Feet Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (elbow) was throwing at 90 feet on Monday and is scheduled for a bullpen session on Tuesday, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. Gallen has been out for three weeks now after being diagnosed with a "minor sprain of one section of his UCL in his right elbow" […]