Mitch Keller Implodes Again Monday Night Against Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates starting Mitch Keller had a rough night on the mound on Monday, as he allowed seven runs on seven hits and two walks over 3 1/3 innings in a 14-1 loss to the Reds. Coming off his best start of the season in which he tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Padres, […]

Jacob Stallings Homers In Loss Monday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings drove in the lone run for the Pirates on Monday night, finishing 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in a 14-1 loss to the Reds. After a slow start to the season, Stallings has begun to turn things around this month, slashing .286/.400/.571 with one home run, three […]

Adam Frazier Extends Hitting Streak To 11 Games

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier extended his hitting streak to 11 games on Monday night, finishing 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in a 14-1 loss to the Reds. Over his streak Frazier is hitting 15-for-45 with five doubles, five walks, one steal and four runs scored, as he is slashing .308/.384/.421 with […]

Chris Rodriguez Hasn't Resumed Throwing

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez (shoulder) hasn't started his throwing program but has been receiving treatment and doing strengthening exercises in the gym after being put on the injured list last Thursday with right shoulder inflammation. However, the Angels remain optimistic that it will be a short stay on the injured list for […]

Bryan Reynolds Reaches Base Four Times Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds reached based four times on Monday night, finishing 2-for-2 with a double and two walks in a 14-1 loss to the Reds. After missing the past couple games while feeling banged up, Reynolds continued what has been a good start to May, as he is now slashing .333/.379/.667 with one […]

No Timetable For Max Stassi

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi (concussion) has been feeling better, but manager Joe Maddon said it's too early to know when Stassi will be cleared to return under the league's concussion protocol. Stassi was placed on the seven-day concussion list four days ago, but he may need more time before he's cleared to return […]

Jose Iglesias Could Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias (back) was held out of the lineup for a third straight game on Monday against the Houston Astros. David Fletcher started in his place at shortstop while leading off against right-hander Luis Garcia. Iglesias remains day-to-day and could return to the lineup as early as Tuesday against Astros right-hander […]

Anthony Rendon Takes Ground Balls

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (knee), who has been out since May 3 with a left knee contusion, took ground balls on the field before the game on Monday. Rendon could return from the injured list for the series against the Boston Red Sox that begins on Friday on the road. Manager Joe […]

Shohei Ohtani To Hit For Himself Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani told manager Joe Maddon that he wants to be in the batting lineup on Tuesday against the Houston Astros, which would mark the third time hitting for himself on the same day he pitches this year after never doing it in the majors before 2021. He was […]

Maikel Franco's Slump Continues Monday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco continued to struggle at the plate in Monday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox, going 0-for-3 with a walk. Franco is now hitting just .205 on the season after a solid 2020 season and has just three hits in his last 41 at-bats. While he may eventually start to […]

Ryan Mountcastle Plates Two More Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle continued his hot May in Monday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox. Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run (his third of the season), and a strikeout. The 24-year-old had a very poor start to the season but is having a great May, batting .324 with […]

Texans Won't Rush Davis Mills

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said there is no pressure for rookie quarterback Davis Mills to perform in a hurry despite the turmoil surrounding Deshaun Watson and more than 20 lawsuits filed against him. "No different than any other player," Caserio said of the timeline of bringing along the first-year signal-caller. "Bring him in, […]

Tyler Naquin Homers, Drives In Four

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 2-for-5 with a double, a homer, and four RBI in a 14-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Naquin launched a seventh-inning pitch over the fence for a three-run homer in the win. Overall, Naquin is hitting .278 with eight homers, 14 runs, 24 RBI, and two steals […]

Trey Mancini Crushes Seventh Homer Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini had a nice day at the plate in Monday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox, going 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run. Mancini lined a six-inning Matt Andriese offering way over the center-field wall to put the O's ahead for good. Mancini started slow but has […]

Robert Williams III Doubtful Against Miami

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (toe) isn't expected to play on Tuesday against Miami. Williams was supposed to be out for a while due to the ailment, but when he hit the floor to play on Sunday, fantasy managers were somewhat surprised. However, he logged just 11 minutes before the turf toe on his […]

Nick Senzel Drives In Three In Win Over Pittsburgh

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Nick Senzel went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, and three RBI in a 14-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Senzel is now hitting .256 with one homer, four doubles, 15 runs, eight RBI, and two steals across 90 at-bats. With the recent thumb injury to Joey Votto, Senzel […]

Packers To Work Out Chad Kelly, Kurt Benkert

The Green Bay Packers will bring in quarterbacks Chad Kelly and Kurt Benkert to this weekend's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Benkert went undrafted out of Virginia and spent the last three seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, mainly on the practice squad. Kelly, the nephew of […]

Cesar Valdez Locks Down Eighth Save Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles closer Cesar Valdez helped the O's earn the 4-1 win against the Red Sox Monday, earning his eighth save of the season. Valdez came on to pitch the ninth inning against the heart of the Red Sox lineup up by three. He made quick work of it, pitching a 1-2-3 inning with two […]

Eugenio Suarez Homers Versus Pirates

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two strikeouts in a 14-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Suarez connected for his solo shot off of Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller in the second inning. The veteran infielder is hitting just .134 with six homers, 16 runs, and 13 […]

OG Anunoby Not In The Lineup Against The Clippers

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (calf) won't suit up on Tuesday evening against the Clippers. Anunoby hasn't played in a while due to a strained left calf, and with the team looking toward the draft, it wouldn't be a surprise if he were done for the season. Fred VanVleet (hip), Pascal Siakam (shoulder), and Kyle […]

Jorge Lopez Pitches Well Monday, Takes No-Decision

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez pitched well but did not factor in Monday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox. Lopez pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits and no walks with five strikeouts. It was Lopez's best start of the season, but he still has a poor 5.63 ERA over his […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Seven In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings of work in a 14-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Mahle struck out seven and walked four in the win, which improved his record to 2-1 on the year. The right-hander was given plenty of run support in this one, as […]

Dennis Smith Jr. To Miss Another Game

Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Smith Jr. (knee) remains out on Tuesday against Minnesota. No surprise here, as the journeyman hasn't played since the beginning of April due to left knee soreness. Cory Joseph (ankle) is also out, and if Frank Jackson (ankle) can't suit up either, Killian Hayes and Saben Lee should continue to monopolize […]

Framber Valdez Could Throw Bullpen Before Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that starting pitcher Framber Valdez (finger) could throw a bullpen session this week before he heads out on a rehab assignment. "That's still up in the air. It'll be good to see Framber. He's worked exceptionally hard. It seemed like he wasn't even gonna be available during the season […]

Cory Joseph To Miss Another One

Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (ankle) won't play against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Joseph remains on the latest injury report due to soreness in his left ankle and will join comrades Jerami Grant (knee), Hamidou Diallo, and Dennis Smith Jr. (knee), among others, on the sidelines on Tuesday. Josh Jackson (tooth) and Frank Jackson (ankle) are […]

Hamidou Diallo Will Sit On Tuesday Evening

Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo will sit out against the Minnesota Timberwolves while adhering to health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. The 22-year-old will now miss his fourth straight contest, and with only two games left on the schedule, his season may be over. Cory Joseph (ankle), Frank Jackson (ankle), and Dennis Smith Jr. (knee) […]

Jerami Grant Out Against Minnesota

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (knee) will sit against Minnesota. Although Grant is officially listed on the latest injury report with right knee soreness, fans in the Motor City know what is really going on here as the team looks toward the draft. With over half the lineup out, Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart should […]

Clint Capela Records Sixth Game With 20-Plus Rebounds

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela posted his sixth game of the season with 20-plus rebounds on Monday, picking up 22 boards in a win over Washington, He added 10 points on 5-for-10 shooting for yet another double-double in 35 minutes. Capela also swatted away four shots in the game and handed out one assist with […]

Frank Jackson Questionable Against Wolves

Detroit Pistons guard Frank Jackson (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's encounter with the Timberwolves. The 23-year-old popped up on the injury report with a right ankle sprain after leaving Sunday's game against Chicago, putting him in danger of joining over half the roster on the sidelines against Minnesota. If Jackson can suit up, he should […]

Trae Young Leads Hawks To Victory With 36 Points

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young had a big night on Monday against Washington, finishing a 125-124 win with a game-high 36 points on 11-for-22 shooting. He was a perfect 13-for-13 at the foul line but struggled from deep with a 1-for-7 record. Young also picked up nine assists and six rebounds with six turnovers. […]