Jose Altuve Records Three Hits In Return

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 3-for-5 with two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base out of the leadoff spot in a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday in his return after missing nearly two weeks due to a positive COVID-19 test. In the process, he raised his batting average […]

Trevor Rogers Throws Six Excellent Innings On Monday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers was outstanding on Monday, outdueling Milwaukee Brewers ace Corbin Burnes. Rogers threw six innings, allowing no runs on six hits and no walks while striking out seven. Rogers improved to 3-1 and lowered his ERA to 1.29 in what has been an amazing start to his first full […]

Tanner Scott Earns Shaky Fifth Hold Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Tanner Scott managed to earn a hold in Monday's 4-2 win over the Yankees. He came on to pitch the eighth inning up by three, walked the first two hitters, recorded an out, then walked the bases loaded, and finally recorded a strikeout before being removed from the game. Cesar Valdez […]

Dansby Swanson Homers In Win Monday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson launched his second home run of the season on Monday night, finishing 2-for-5 with one RBI and a run scored in an 8-7 win over the Cubs. It was Swanson's first multi-hit performance since April 15, as he had gone 3-for-26 with nine strikeouts over his previous eight games. He's […]

Corbin Burnes Taken Down By Marlins Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes struck out nine hitters through five innings against the Miami Marlins on Monday, but five straight hitters recorded knocks to begin the sixth inning on the way to an 8-0 defeat of the Brew Crew. On the bright side, the hard-throwing right-hander will still have a chance for history, […]

Shohei Ohtani Does It All In Win Over Rangers

Los Angeles Angeles starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani allowed four runs in the first inning on Monday against the Texas Rangers, but he went 2-for-3 at the plate with two RBI and three runs scored in the 9-4 win. He also struck out nine hitters in five innings to pick up his first win since […]

Marcell Ozuna Snaps Hitless Streak Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna snapped a five-game hitless streak on Monday night, finishing 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored in an 8-7 win over the Cubs. It was his first hit since he went 2-for-4 against the Cubs on April 18, as he proceeded to go 0-for-15 with four strikeouts during the […]

Matt Harvey Stifles Yankees Bats Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey improved to 2-1 in Monday's 4-2 win over the Yankees. Harvey pitched six innings, allowing a single run on three hits and three walks with five strikeouts. The 32-year-old has done a decent job in the O's rotation this season, posting a 4.26 ERA with six walks and 21 […]

Rangers Call Up Hyeon-Jong Yang, Option Leody Taveras

The Texas Rangers called up former Korean standout pitcher Hyeon-Jong Yang from the alternate site on Monday before their series opener against the Los Angeles Angels. Struggling rookie center fielder Leody Taveras was optioned in a corresponding move. First baseman/outfielder Ronald Guzman (knee) was also moved to the 60-day injured list. The 33-year-old left-hander was […]

Rich Hill Strikes Out 10 In Loss Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Rich Hill struck out 10 batters but earned the loss on Monday night in a 2-1 defeat against the Athletics. Hill allowed just two runs on two hits and two walks over six innings, as he recorded his first quality start of the year while setting a season-high in strikeouts. […]

Jake Odorizzi Placed On Injured List Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (arm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a strained muscle in his right arm. Odorizzi left his start early on Saturday after just five pitches, and manager Dusty Baker announced on Monday that Odorizzi has a strained right pronator. The Astros are hoping that the […]

Randy Arozarena Has Three Hits In Loss Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in a 2-1 loss to the Athletics on Monday night. It was the third time this season Arozarena recorded three hits in a game, as he is now slashing .301/.356/.446 with three home runs, two steals, 10 RBI and […]

Baker Mayfield Not Worried About Contract Extension

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is under contract through the 2022 season after the team recently picked up his fifth-year option, and he said on Monday that he's not worried about a long-term deal. "The fifth-year option just happened, so a long-term deal I think is a little bit on the back burner for me," […]

Freddy Galvis Day-To-Day With Groin Injury

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Freddy Galvis (groin) is considered day-to-day after leaving Monday's game with what was described as left adductor soreness, according to Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun. Galvis had hit an RBI double in the bottom of the second inning, and was then replaced defensively in the top of the third inning. He […]

Raiders Sign Carson Williams

The Las Vegas Raiders signed free-agent tight end Carson Williams to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Williams has not played football since eighth grade but played college basketball at Northern Kentucky and Western Kentucky. The 6-foot-5, 240-pounder started 117 collegiate games as a forward. He caught the attention of scouts and the Raiders at his […]

Ryan McKenna Optioned To Alternate Site

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan McKenna was optioned to the team's alternate site following Monday night's game, according to Dan Connolly of The Athletic. In the first 13 games of his major league career, McKenna is 3-for-15 with a triple, one RBI and five runs scored. It's believed McKenna was optioned so that the team could […]

Willson Contreras Hits Seventh Home Run

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras continued his strong start of the season against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. The All-Star went 1-for-5 on the evening with a two-run home run. The home run was his seventh of the season and he has now driven in 15 RBI. Contreras continues to be one of the best […]

Packers Expected To Exercise Jaire Alexander's Fifth-Year Option

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said that "I would certainly expect us to do so," when asked about cornerback Jaire Alexander's fifth-year option for the 2022 season. It comes as no surprise after Alexander made his first Pro Bowl and earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2020. The question now becomes do the Packers […]

Kris Bryant Hits Grand Slam In Monday’s Loss

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant continued his strong start of the season by going 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's loss versus the Atlanta Braves. Bryant is entering free agency after this year and has been off to a wonderful start. He is now hitting .289 with a .993 OPS with six home […]

Asante Samuel Jr. Could Be A First-Rounder

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger praised Florida State cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. on Monday and could see Samuel being selected in the first round of this Thursday's NFL draft. "I mean, it's a cornerback-driven league as much as it's a quarterback-driven league. I think five could go and I think Asante Samuel is going to be […]

Titans Want Plug-And-Play Prospects

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson said that he's looking to add plug-and-play prospects in this year's NFL draft, which starts this Thursday. "I think as soon as those guys can contribute, the sooner the better," Robinson told reporters. "And we've had guys that maybe it's been injuries … but the quicker they can acclimate […]

Packers Considering Trading Up In First Round?

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst admitted on Monday that there is temptation to try and trade up from No. 29 overall in the first round of this Thursday's NFL draft. "It's always tempting for me," Gutekunst said. "I think when you're sitting at [No.] 29 and watching those kind of players come off […]

Aaron Judge Drives In A Run Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a walk in Monday's loss to the Orioles. Judge looked good at the plate, ripping a flyout at 107 MPH, then collecting an RBI on a rocketed double at 111.8 MPH. The hit gives him three in as many games- and he's […]

Zach Davies Walks Four In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies continues to struggle. The veteran faced the Atlanta Braves on Monday and allowed six hits, five runs, four walks and struck out four in 3 2/3 innings. Davies has really struggled this season and has now failed to go past four innings in four consecutive starts. Davies is 1-2 […]

John Lynch To Defer To Kyle Shanahan On QB Decision

The San Francisco 49ers have narrowed their options with the No. 3 overall pick in the first round of Thursday's NFL draft to Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and North Dakota State signal-caller Trey Lance. They are still comfortable with five QBs at No. 3 -- Ohio State's Justin Fields, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence, BYU's Zach Wilson, […]

Deivi Garcia Takes The Loss Monday, Optioned To Alternate Site

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia took the loss on Monday in his first start of the 2021 season against Baltimore. Garcia lasted four innings, allowing two runs on a trio of walks and hits while fanning four batters. The top prospect surrendered a home run on his second pitch of the game but […]

Luis Arraez Delivers Key RBI Single

Minnesota Twins utility man Luis Arraez went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in a losing effort to the Indians on Monday. Arraez broke a 2-2 tie in the eighth inning with a base hit to left field, scoring Jake Cave. The 23-year-old now owns a career .378 batting average with runners in scoring position. Arraez now […]

Jesus Aguilar On The Rise

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar is back to hitting the ball hard this year after giving up arugula for arepas. Aguilar was one of the team's best players in the shortened 2020 season when he hit .277/.352/.457 with eight home runs and 34 RBI in 51 games, and he has retained that good form […]

Brent Rooker Swats First Homer

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Indians. The home run, which traveled 412 feet at an exit velocity of 107.7 MPH, was Rooker's first of the 2021 campaign. After a 1-for-17 stretch to start the year, the 26-year-old now has an extra-base hit in […]

Eddie Rosario Has Two Hits Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and an RBI in the Indians 5-3 win against his former Minnesota Twins. He is now hitting .231 with two home runs, 13 RBI, and five stolen bases on the season. He has been a nice addition to the Tribe's lineup, and […]