Maikel Franco Homers Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco continued to heat up in Sunday's 8-1 win over the A's, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts. Franco got the O's eighth-inning rally going with a fly ball that cleared the left-field fence for his third HR of the season. The 28-year-old has started to […]

Cedric Mullins Collects Three Hits Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins took part in Sunday's 8-1 win over the A's, going 3-for-5 with three singles and a strikeout. He also got caught stealing. Mullins has cooled down from his very hot start to the season but still has an impressive .346/.404/.481 slash line with a home run, eight doubles, and two […]

Kawhi Leonard Sitting Out Again On Monday Night

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (foot) will not play on Monday night against the Pelicans. The veteran is dealing with right foot soreness and will now miss his fourth straight contest. Luke Kennard (rest), Patrick Beverley (hand), Serge Ibaka (back) are all also out against New Orleans, so Reggie Jackson and Paul George become […]

Josh Richardson Questionable Against Sacramento

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Josh Richardson (hamstring) may not play on Monday evening against Sacramento. The veteran joins Luka Doncic (elbow), Kristaps Porzingis (ankle), and Maxi Kleber (back), who are all in the same boat regarding their availability against the Kings. If Richardson and Doncic both don't suit up, there will be minutes up for grabs […]

Will Barton Out Again On Monday Night

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (hamstring) won't play on Monday night against Memphis. The veteran is dealing with a strained right hamstring and could miss even more time moving ahead. With the team also down Monte Morris (hamstring), and of course, Jamal Murray (knee), the team will look to Facundo Campazzo and P.J. Dozier to step […]

Monte Morris Not Available Against Memphis

Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris (hamstring) won't play against the Grizzlies. This isn't good news, especially considering the team is dealing with the loss of Jamal Murray (knee), who will miss the remainder of the 2021 campaign. With Will Barton (hamstring) also out against Memphis, P.J. Dozier could continue to see some extra minutes once […]

Maxi Kleber Dealing With A Back Injury

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (back) may not play on Monday night against the Sacramento Kings. The big man is currently dealing with a bruise on his lower back, although it wasn't severe enough to stop him from returning against the Lakers on Saturday and logging 34 minutes. With Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) also in jeopardy […]

Kristaps Porzingis Questionable Against The Kings

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) may not play against the Kings. Porzingis recently sprained his left ankle, and as a result, he sat out during the matchup against the Lakers over the weekend. With Maxi Kleber (back) also on the fence regarding his availability for the showdown with Sacramento on Monday night, the team […]

Luka Doncic May Miss Monday’s Game Against Sacramento

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (elbow) is listed as questionable against the Kings. The 22-year-old injured his left elbow during a game against the Lakers over the weekend and is in danger of not being available for a favorable matchup against Sacramento. If Doncic doesn't participate in Monday night's festivities, Jalen Brunson will likely slide […]

Alec Burks Out Again On Monday

New York Knicks guard Alec Burks won't play against Phoenix on Monday, as expected. The veteran is one of the latest to sit out due to the league's health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19, and it comes during a time when the team is making a convincing run toward the postseason. Without him, Reggie Bullock, […]

Rodney Hood Expected To Play Against Cleveland

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Rodney Hood (knee) is listed as probable ahead of the matchup against the Cavaliers. The veteran has sat out the team's previous two contests against the Nets and Knicks while dealing with Tendinitis in his right knee. However, unless someone notable pops up on the injury report during the day, his presence […]

Chris Boucher Out For A While

Toronto Raptors forward/center Chris Boucher (knee) won't play on Monday night against Cleveland. The veteran is currently dealing with a left MCL sprain, an injury that may put him on the shelf for the next week or two. Without the 28-year-old out of the lineup, Khem Birch could see a noticeable increase in fantasy production […]

Johan Oviedo Expected To Start Wednesday

The St. Louis Cardinals are moving to a six-man starting rotation, with Johan Oviedo expected to make his first start of the year on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies at home. Oviedo tossed 4 2/3 innings of shutout baseball on April 11 after coming on in relief for starter Daniel Ponce de Leon in the […]

Furkan Korkmaz May Miss Another Contest

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Furkan Korkmaz (ankle) may not be available on Monday night against Oklahoma City. The 23-year-old sat out on Saturday against Milwaukee and is now in danger of sitting out his second straight contest. He joins a long list of Sixers players who may not be available, including Joel Embiid (shoulder) and Tobias […]

Harrison Bader Could Rejoin Team In 7-10 Days

St. Louis Cardinals managers Mike Shildt said that outfielder Harrison Bader (forearm) is progressing and could join the team within the next seven to 10 days. Bader suffered a right forearm strain in the last week of spring training and has yet to make his 2021 season debut. Bader is taking live batting practice and […]

Tobias Harris Questionable Against OKC

Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons (knee) may not suit up against OKC on Monday evening. The veteran may get the night off to tend to a sore right knee and conveniently comes against one of the worst teams in the league. With Ben Simmons (illness) out and Joel Embiid (shoulder) and Furkan Korkmaz (ankle) also […]

Joel Embiid May Miss Another Game On Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (shoulder) may not play against OKC. The big man sat out on Saturday against Milwaukee while dealing with right shoulder soreness and joins a long list of teammates who may not be in the lineup against the Thunder. If Embiid is out once again on Monday night, look for Mike […]

Bryce Harper Unleashes Two Bombs Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in the 12-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, accounting for the team's only two runs of the game. The lefty slugger now has six long balls on the season and is slashing .338/.471/.662 with four doubles, 17 runs scored, 10 RBI […]

Ben Simmons Still Battling The Flu

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (illness) won't play on Monday evening against OKC. Simmons continues to battle the flu and will now miss his fifth straight contest as a result. The team may also be without Joel Embiid (shoulder), Tobias Harris (knee), and Furkan Korkmaz (ankle), which could open the door for an uptick in […]

Trevor Story Hits Grand Slam In Win Over Phillies

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story hit a grand slam off right-hander David Hale in the team's 12-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, the club's fifth win in their last seven games. The free-agent-to-be this offseason, the home run was just Story's second of the season. Story added a single, a strikeout and a […]

Luguentz Dort Out Again On Monday Night

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (hip) won't play on Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Dort returned on Friday night against Washington after missing the previous two contests due to a right hip strain. However, he appears to be bothered by the ailment once again and could miss more time throughout the week. Without […]

49ers Down To Mac Jones, Trey Lance At No. 3 Overall

Sources are saying that the San Francisco 49ers are down to two prospects -- Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance -- as they close in on their decision of which signal-caller to take at No. 3 overall in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday. Several sources say […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Will Sit Again On Monday Night

Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Smith Jr. (knee) will not play on Monday evening against the Atlanta Hawks. The 23-year-old has missed the team's previous eight contests while working his way back from left knee soreness. Look for Cory Joseph to get the start, while Hamidou Diallo should slightly benefit from a differential standpoint.

Lance McCullers Jr. Goes Six Innings In Return

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. allowed two runs through six innings pitched in the Astros 4-2 loss to the Angels on Sunday. McCullers Jr. returned to the rotation and allowed only three hits and threw 106 pitches. McCullers Jr. was roughed up by the Tigers on April 14 but got back on track in […]

Darius Garland Leads Cavs With 28 Points On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland notched a team-high 28 points on 9-for-20 shooting in Sunday's loss to Washington, adding nine assists, four rebounds and one steal with six turnovers in 40 minutes. The 21-year-old carried a heavy load with his backcourt partner Collin Sexton (concussion) out. He was 4-for-8 with the three-ball and 6-for-6 […]

David Fletcher Drives In Two In Win

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher went 1-for-5 with two runs batted in as the Angels took down the Astros 4-2 on Sunday. Fletcher got the Angels on the board in the fifth inning with a two-run single and now has 10 runs batted in on the season. After a sluggish start, the versatile […]

Jarrett Allen Fills Stat Sheet In Losing Effort

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen couldn't save his team from a loss on Sunday versus Washington, but he enjoyed a very good game personally with 27 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals. Allen shot 10-for-12 from the field in 34 minutes of action and had a 7-for-9 record at the charity […]

Yuli Gurriel Homers In Loss

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel hit a two-run home run in the Astros 4-2 loss to the Angels. Gurriel has turned it on over the last week, popping three home runs over his last five games and is 7-for-12 over his last three played. The veteran will head into next week with 15 runs […]

Bradley Beal Scores Game-High 33 Points In Sunday's Win

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal recorded a second consecutive 33-point effort on Sunday, leading all scorers in a 119-110 win over Cleveland. Russell Westbrook had a rare quiet outing with 14 points, 11 assists and five rebounds. Beal went 2-for-4 from behind the arc and shot 13-for-24 overall from the field with a 5-for-8 […]

Dylan Bundy Posts Quality Start

Los Angeles Angels starter Dylan Bundy allowed only two runs in six innings pitched in the Angels 4-2 win over the Astros on Sunday. Bundy did not earn the win but was solid throughout, allowing only three hits and punching out six. It was a nice rebound performance after getting roughed up by the Rangers […]