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 […]

Miles Wood Notches Two Points In Sunday's Loss

New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood scored in a second consecutive game and added an assist in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss against Philadelphia. He helped Michael McLeod on the scoreboard and Pavel Zacha also scored for New Jersey. Wood boasts a team-best 16 goals for the campaign, and he's bagged 24 points in 48 […]

Claude Giroux Scores Two Goals In 22 Seconds

Philadelphia Flyers forward Claude Giroux came up with two big goals in 22 seconds to help the team beat New Jersey on Sunday 4-3 in a shootout. The Flyers were down 3-1 heading into the final minute and a half in regulation when their captain popped up with two quick goals. He scored the fastest […]

Jesse Winker Hits Fourth Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Winker took St. Louis starter Jack Flaherty deep in the seventh inning. The young outfielder has been heating up at the plate of late, hitting .367 with three homers over his past seven […]

Tommy Pham Exits Game With Injury

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (leg) exited Sunday's game in the second inning after injuring himself while running out a groundout, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune. Pham pulled up limping on his way to first base, and had to be helped into the dugout. Jorge Mateo entered the game […]

Travis Shaw Remains Productive With Two RBI

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Cubs. Oddly enough, Shaw didn't record a hit for either of his two RBI. He walked with the bases loaded in the first inning and was later hit by a pitch with the bases jammed […]

Luis Castillo Allows Four Runs In Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo allowed four runs across five innings of work in a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Castillo struck out three and walked two in the loss. The veteran right-hander had a tough time with St. Louis outfielder Tyler O'Neill, who hit two solo homers off of him […]

Brandon Woodruff Dominates Cubs Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (2-0) allowed two hits and two walks over six shutout innings Sunday, striking out eight and earning a win over the Cubs. Woodruff was great Sunday and was never in much danger during the contest. The Cubs got two runners on base to begin the fourth inning but the […]

Jonathan India Removed For Precautionary Reasons

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 0-for-1 in a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. India left the game after being hit in the helmet by a pitch in the sixth inning. The team reported that India is doing fine and that he passed the needed tests to remain in the […]

Wade Davis Closes Out Sunday's Win

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Wade Davis closed out the team's 4-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Davis pitched a scoreless ninth inning in the game, allowing no hits and one walk while striking out one. The Royals swept the Tigers this weekend and Josh Staumont closed out the previous two games, earning […]

Michael Fulmer Goes Just Three Innings On Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer had a short outing on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Fulmer pitched three innings and allowed one hit, two walks and no runs while striking out two. He was relieved by Tarik Skubal, who went on to allow two runs and earn the loss in the game. Fulmer […]

Tyler O'Neill Hits Two Home Runs On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill hit two home runs in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Reds. O'Neill ended up 2-for-3 with two home runs and two RBI, as both of his homers came with the bases empty. O'Neill was off to a slow start, but these two home runs are hopefully a sign of […]

Yadier Molina Could Return To The Lineup On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (foot) could return to the starting lineup as soon as Monday, according to manager Mike Schildt. Molina last played on Friday before missing a pair of games due to a foot injury. There was some temporary concern that it could be a more serious injury, but Schildt said there […]

Dylan Carlson Gets Three Hits On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson had a great game on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. He hit a double and two singles, raising his batting average to .309 and his OPS to .966. Carlson has been excellent since moving into the second spot in the batting order, going 6-for-10 […]

Alex Reyes Escapes With A Save On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes escaped with a save and maintained his perfect 0.00 ERA in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Reds. Reyes didn't pitch particularly well, allowing a hit and two walks in the ninth inning, but he didn't allow anyone to score and earned his fifth save of the season. There were […]

C.J. McCollum Records 27 Points Against Grizzlies

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum racked up 27 points, two rebounds, and three assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Grizzlies. The 29-year-old has been as consistent as they come, posting at least 22 points in five of the past six games and averaging a solid 23.2 points per game. McCollum and […]

Jack Flaherty Pitches Seven Good Innings On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched well in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Reds, earning his fourth win of the season. Flaherty improved to 4-0 by pitching seven innings, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out six and not allowing a walk. He threw 95 pitches, 60 for strikes. Flaherty […]

Paul Campbell Allows Three Runs On Sunday

Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Paul Campbell worked as the bulk reliever in Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. After Ross Detwiler served as the opener and pitched one inning, Campbell came in and pitched the second, third, and fourth innings. He allowed three runs on four hits with two walks and five strikeouts. […]

Jusuf Nurkic Grabs 19 Rebounds Against Memphis

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic finished with 16 points, 19 rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Grizzlies. Nurkic has been on a roll the past two games, getting at least 16 points and 17 rebounds in both contests. The center is currently averaging 10 […]

Pablo Lopez Pitches Well On Saturday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez pitched well in Saturday's victory over the San Francisco Giants. He tossed six innings, allowing just one run on two hits and one walk while striking out seven. He ended up with a no-decision, as the Marlins would win after putting up four runs in the ninth inning. Lopez […]

Ja Morant Goes For 28 Points Against Portland

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant racked up 28 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 30 minutes during Sunday's win over the Blazers. Morant has been fantastic the past four games, dropping at least 28 points in three of them. The 21-year-old is averaging 19.4 points per game this season but brings huge […]

Joey Gallo Records Two Hits, Power Remains MIA

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo went 2-for-4 -- with both hits being singles -- during the club's 8-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The 27-year-old slugger saw his batting average rise to .242 which is significantly higher than his .210 career mark through seven seasons. Known for his power, Gallo oddly has […]

Kevin Durant Drops 33 Points Off Bench In Return From Injury

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant finished with 33 points, six rebounds, four assists, one block, and two steals in 28 minutes off the bench during Sunday's win over the Suns. Durant returned on Sunday from a three-game absence due to a thigh injury and didn't miss a beat. The veteran has been hampered by injuries […]