Xiaonan Yan Falls To Surging Carla Esparza

Suffering her first loss in the UFC, Xiaonan Yan (13-2) was the lone victim of a stoppage on Saturday's main card, dropping a second-round TKO to Carla Esparza. Yan's inability to stop Esparza's ground game led to her downfall. Yan was taken down on all three of Esparza's takedown tries and was unable to stop […]

Omar Narvaez Sitting Against Padres On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez is heading to the bench for Monday's game against Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. Manny Pina will be behind the plate for the game. It's nothing more than a routine day off for Narvaez, who had started the team's previous four games. Narvaez has had a strong year […]

Austin Hays Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) is currently dealing with a hamstring issue, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Due to the injury, he is sitting out Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Orioles beat writer Joe Trezza believes that the injury is nothing serious and that Hays is being held out […]

Jorge Polanco Out Of The Lineup Again On Monday

Minnesota Twins infielder Jorge Polanco (ankle) is still dealing with right ankle soreness. He will miss his fourth consecutive game on Monday as the team takes on John Means and the Baltimore Orioles. Nick Gordon is getting the start at second base on Monday and he is hitting ninth in the game. Polanco has had […]

Carla Esparza Earns Second-Round TKO

Now on a five-fight winning streak inside the Octagon, Carla Esparza (19-6) scored the only finish on the main card on Saturday, earning a second-round TKO victory over Yan Xiaonan. The victory has all but secured Esparza a rematch with fellow TUF strawweight and current champion Rose Namajunas. The two competed on the show's season […]

Nelson Cruz To Miss His Fifth Straight Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) will miss his fifth straight game as the team takes on the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Cruz is dealing with a wrist injury and is being considered day-to-day, but with each game he misses, a stint on the injured list seems more and more likely. Miguel Sano is […]

Justin Tafa Hangs Tough But Loses Decision

Now falling to 1-3 inside the Octagon, Justin Tafa (4-3) went the distance with Jared Vanderaa on Saturday but was unable to take the decision win. Statistically, Tafa collected 74 significant strikes, but he absorbed a total of 141 strikes. Tafa was able to absorb the shots and keep moving forward. He even gave Vanderaa […]

Max Kepler Out On Monday With Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against John Means and the Baltimore Orioles. He is currently dealing with a hamstring injury. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters that Kepler was "barely able to play" in Sunday's game due to the injury. Kyle Garlick is taking over in […]

Jared Vanderaa Pours On The Striking To Take Decision

Despite suffering a decent-sized cut on his forehead, Jared Vanderaa (12-5) dominated the striking exchanges to take the unanimous decision over Justin Tafa on Saturday. Vanderaa had an amazing outpouring of striking, landing 121 significant strikes (141 total strikes) through 15 minutes of action. With neither fighter attempting a takedown, this one was going to […]

Luis Arraez Sitting Against Lefty On Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez is heading to the bench for Monday's game against lefty John Means and the Baltimore Orioles. Nick Gordon is starting at second base and batting ninth in the game. Kyle Garlick is in the leadoff spot. Arraez has been battling a shoulder injury lately, but he didn't miss a […]

Felicia Spencer Drops Close Decision Saturday Night

Now with losses in three of her last four bouts, Felicia Spencer (8-3) has fought the world's absolute best in the featherweight division. The bout with Norma Dumont on Saturday was extremely close, with Dumont taking a narrow split decision. Statistically, Spencer landed 47 significant strikes (70 total strikes) and was taken down once in […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Hits Third Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit his third long ball of the season during the team's extra-inning loss to the Rays on Monday. He took Ryan Yarbrough deep to left field for a solo shot in the second inning and also added a pair of singles, finishing the day going 3-for-5. Gurriel got […]

Norma Dumont Does Enough To Earn Split Decision

Adding another impressive fight to her resume, Norma Dumont (6-1) took the very close split decision from one of the division's best in Felicia Spencer on Saturday. The contest was very much a back-and-forth affair, with Dumont landing 68 significant strikes (88 total strikes) along with one successful takedown. With the UFC not listing a […]

Teoscar Hernandez Stays Hot With Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez hit his seventh homer of the year, and second in as many days, during the team's extra-inning loss to the Rays on Monday. His solo shot came off starter Ryan Yarbrough as he and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went back-to-back in the fourth inning. Hernandez finished the game 2-for-5 with […]

Ross Stripling Pitches Seven Shutout Innings Monday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ross Stripling worked seven scoreless innings following Trent Thornton's one-inning start as the club fell to the Rays in extras on Monday. Thornton was a late announcement as the opener as he went on to allow five unearned runs after an inning, so Stripling came in a little earlier than expected […]

Austin Hays Not In The Starting Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Matt Shoemaker and the Minnesota Twins. DJ Stewart is starting in left field and batting sixth in the game. This will be Hays' second time on the bench in the last three games. It's surprising to see given the fact […]

Garrett Cooper Sitting Out On Monday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Zach Eflin and the Philadelphia Phillies. Adam Duvall is getting the start in right field for the game. Cooper has been red hot lately. He is currently riding an eight-game hitting streak that has included three home runs, three […]

Byron Buxton Progressing Well

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) has been progressing well in his recovery from a Grade 2 hip strain. Buxton wasn't able to do anything more than light running about a week ago, but he's now at a point where he'll attempt to push things on the bases later this week. The speedy outfielder could […]

Seth Lugo Expected To Return Next Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) is expected to return from the injured list when first eligible next Monday, May 31. Lugo had surgery on his right elbow this offseason and has been working his way back. He made his first rehab appearance last week at Single-A. Lugo struggled last year (5.15 ERA, […]

Trent Grisham Lands On Injured List

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (heel) is expected to land on the injured list before Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Friars center fielder missed the final two contests over the weekend with a heel bruise and it's lingered long enough to merit an IL stint. Utilityman Jurickson Profar will start in center […]

James McCann Playing First Base On Monday

New York Mets catcher James McCann is batting third and playing first base on Monday when the Mets face the Rockies at home. McCann's appearance at first base will be the first of his professional career. It is a peculiar decision, considering the best defensive first baseman on the roster, Dominic Smith, is playing left […]

Bryce Harper Out Of Lineup Again On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (shoulder) is not in the lineup Monday against Trevor Rogers and the Marlins. Brad Miller will get another start in right field after he hit a three-run homer in Sunday's contest. The Phillies have insisted Harper is not injured, but he has now sat out two straight games after missing […]

J.D. Davis To Play A Few More Rehab Games At Triple-A

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis (hand), currently on the 10-day injured list, is expected to play a few more games with Triple-A Syracuse before returning to the team. The Mets reportedly want Davis to play a string of games at first base at Triple-A so he can, presumably, play first when he returns […]

Jed Lowrie Is Ice-Cold In May

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie started the 2021 season with a bang, but the veteran infielder has slowed down considerably in recent weeks. Lowrie is batting just .182 since May 4 and has just three runs and four RBI in that span. Strikeouts are the primary reason for his struggles as his strikeout rate […]

Chris Rodriguez Throws Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez (shoulder), who has been out since May 5 with right shoulder inflammation, threw a bullpen session on Saturday. Rodriguez also threw a bullpen last Tuesday and is nearing a return from the injured list. The 22-year-old right-hander made his major league debut earlier this year and was pitching […]

Matt Thaiss Increasing His Versatility

Los Angeles Angels corner infielder Matt Thaiss, who was originally drafted as a catcher in 2016, has been working to increase his versatility and has been catching again at Triple-A Salt Lake. Thaiss was converted to first base after being drafted, but he's also seen action at third base, second base and in the outfield. […]

Shohei Ohtani Comes Up Clutch In Pinch-Hit Appearance

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani had a game-tying, pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the seventh inning of the 6-5 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday and stayed in the game in right field for the final two innings. Ohtani has played in all but one of the team's 47 games so far […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Cheat Sheet for May 24, 2021 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 5/24 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   NBA Playoffs: Round One Miami (+4.5) @ Milwaukee (222.5 total) Injuries to monitor: NONE Game one was a thriller with the Bucks pulling off the win in overtime. We saw Miami hang close throughout the […]

Texans Release Ryan Finley

The Houston Texans are releasing quarterback Ryan Finley on Monday after they recently signed quarterback Jeff Driskel. The Texans acquired Finley from the Cincinnati Bengals in a trade, but it was just a late-round pick swap. With Finley now gone, Houston's quarterback depth chart consists of Deshaun Watson, Tyrod Taylor, Driskel and rookie Davis Mills. […]

Starling Marte To Begin A Rehab Assignment

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (rib) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Marte will see his first game action since April 28, when he was forced to leave in the middle of an at bat after suffering a fractured rib. Marte has been swinging and taking live batting practice […]