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 […]

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 […]