Kira Lewis Jr. Sitting Out Versus Rockets

New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. He'll sit out this game after his best outing of the season on Friday. Regardless, Lewis was going to see less action with Lonzo Ball (hip) returning to the starting five on Friday. Eric Bledsoe and […]

Roope Hintz Returns To Lineup On Sunday

Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz (lower body) is back in the lineup for Sunday's clash with Carolina. He missed Saturday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes and has been in and out of the lineup regularly as he just can't seem to shake off a niggling lower-body injury. Hintz centers the team's top line, and he's […]

Lonzo Ball Returns To The Lineup

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (hip) will return to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. He'll return to the starting five following a seven-game absence. It wouldn't be shocking if Ball is limited, but he might be forced to play heavy minutes with the Pelicans shorthanded. Both Zion Williamson (thumb) and […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Homers In Brewers Debut

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. hit his first home run of the season on Sunday in an 8-2 loss to the Twins. Bradley finished 1-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored against Minnesota. He got the start in center with Lorenzo Cain taking a day off, and figures to be a likely fourth […]

Zion Williamson Won't Play Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. It sounds like he is dealing with a strained right thumb, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. James Johnson has some intriguing DFS appeal with Williamson sidelined. Lonzo Ball (hip) is returning to the lineup, so […]

Mitch Garver Belts First Home Run Of Season Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's win over Milwaukee. Garver sent a 94-MPH fastball to the opposite field at an exit velocity of 101.7 MPH for his first long ball of the season. The veteran backstop also went the other way on his infield […]

Austin Gomber Walks Seven In Rockies Debut

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber struggled in his first start with Colorado, allowing three runs — one earned — on one hit and seven walks while striking out two in three innings of work. The headlining player going to the Rockies in the Nolan Arenado trade earlier this year, Gomber's numbers outside of the […]

Petr Mrazek Returns To Action On Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek will return to action in Sunday's clash with Dallas. The Czech netminder has been out since Jan. 30 with a thumb injury that required surgery. He returned to game action this week in the AHL, registering a 5-2 win for the Chicago Wolves with a nice 43-save performance. Mrazek posted […]

Michael King Great On Saturday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Michael King was excellent in six innings of relief on Saturday, holding the Blue Jays to just two baserunners with no runs. King probably won't get many more six-inning long relief appearances this season, but he may well hit his 100 inning target depending on how cautious the Yankees plan […]

Luis Arraez Reaches Base Safely In All Five Plate Appearances

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez was the quintessential leadoff man in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Brewers. Arraez went 3-for-3 with two walks, a double, and a run scored. The 23-year-old seems to be taking to the leadoff spot well so far, as he has six hits and three walks compared to three strikeouts so […]

Jake Oettinger Makes Another Start On Sunday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will be back between the pipes for Sunday's rematch with Carolina. He also started in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes and was spectacular with 41 saves. Oettinger improved to 6-3-6 for the year with the outing, and he boasts a 2.32 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage with […]

Julio Urias Looks Sharp, Strikes Out Six Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias put together a strong outing in Sunday's finale with the Rockies, striking out six in seven innings of work. Urias allowed just one run on three hits and one walk to earn the win over Colorado. He has picked up from what was a strong spring performance, having […]

Phillip Evans Has Three Hits In Pirates' Loss Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Phillip Evans went 3-for-4 with one RBI in the Pirates' 4-3 loss to the Cubs on Sunday. Evans got the start after Ke'Bryan Hayes was placed on the injured list with wrist inflammation earlier in the day. He had played in just 46 career games over four seasons entering Sunday, but […]

Colin Moran Doubles, Homers In Finale With Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI and a run scored in a 4-3 loss to Chicago in the series finale. It was a good day at the plate for Moran, who had opened the year 1-for-6 with three walks and three strikeouts in his first […]

Michael Pineda Earns Win On Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda earned the win in his first start of the 2021 season against the Brewers. Pineda tossed five innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits, one unearned run, and a pair of walks while fanning five batters. The 32-year-old right-hander was cruising through four innings until he got himself into […]

T.J. Zeuch Silences Yankees’ Bats

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher T.J. Zeuch threw four shutout innings to help the club defeat the New York Yankees by a score of 3-1 on Sunday. He was starting in the place of injured pitcher Robbie Ray (bruised elbow) who was hurt late in spring training. Zeuch kept the ball down against the potent lineup […]

Mitch Keller Struggles In First Start Of 2021

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller pitched three innings and earned the loss on Sunday, allowing three runs on two hits and four walks while striking out four. Long touted as one of the better pitching prospects in the game, Keller has yet to see that potential translate to the major league level. Awful is […]

Nate Lowe Slugs Three-Run Homer

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe smashed a three-run home run in the sixth inning against Kansas City Royals starter Brady Singer to help the club to a 7-3 win on Sunday. The former Rays prospect is now 5-for-14 (.357) with two extra-base hits on the season. The start by Lowe is encouraging but he […]

Kyle Crick Tosses Scoreless Inning In Season Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Kyle Crick made his season debut on Sunday, allowing one walk while striking out one in the 4-3 loss to the Cubs. Crick had just rejoined the team after completing intake protocols on Sunday to return from witnessing the birth of his child. Crick is one of several high-leverage, late-inning guys […]

Corey Knebel Earns Save On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Corey Knebel earned the save in Sunday's finale against the Rockies, striking out one while allowing no baserunners in an inning of work. Kenley Jansen was unavailable Sunday after recording a five-out save on Saturday night, so the Dodgers turned to Knebel in just his second outing of the season. […]

Jordan Lyles Leads Texas To First Win

Texas Rangers pitcher Jordan Lyles gave the club a much-needed strong performance from the starting rotation. The 11-year veteran allowed just two runs in 5.2 innings of work in a 7-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He produced a K-BB of 8-0 and allowed just five hits — including a sixth-inning homer to Royals […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up First Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel worked a perfect inning to pick up his first save of the season on Sunday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kimbrel struck out two of the three batters he faced and his velocity and control looked stellar. The closer has now pitched back-to-back perfect innings and has struck out five of […]

Joc Pederson Remains Hitless

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson finished 0-for-4 with a RBI on Sunday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, but remains hitless in 10 at-bats with one walk and two RBI on the season to go along with five strikeouts. Pederson came over from the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason and was scorching hot during the spring with […]

Chris Martin Exits Sunday's Game Early

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chris Martin recorded just two outs in the eighth inning before exiting the game after he said he felt something in his fingers, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. Martin is one of the top, late-inning relievers in Atlanta's bullpen, and he is coming off a strong Spring Training in which […]

Zach Davies Performs Well In 2021 Debut

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies had a nice debut with his new club on Sunday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Davies cruised through the first five innings, before allowing a two-run homer to Colin Moran with two outs in the top of the sixth inning. Davies would finish the game with a line of four […]

Ian Happ Hits First Home Run Of 2021

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hit his first home run of the season on Saturday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Happ finished the game 1-for-2 with two runs scored, one RBI and a pair of walks. The outfielder should be a strong source of runs and power this season and is in a prime position at […]

Julian Merryweather Earns Second Save Of Season

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather earned his second save of the season on Sunday in a 3-1 victory over the Yankees. Pitching a perfect ninth inning, Merryweather struck out Gleyber Torres looking, got Jay Bruce to line out and then got Gary Sanchez to strike out swinging to end the game. After presumed […]

Garrett Whitlock Pitches Well In MLB Debut

The feel-good story of the spring, Boston Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock carried the momentum into the regular season, throwing 3 1/3 scoreless innings in Sunday's loss to the Orioles. Whitlock showcased both the elite control and swing-and-miss stuff that he showed all spring, striking out five while walking none. The former Rule 5 pick […]

Byron Buxton Not Injured, Has Non-COVID Illness

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (illness) was removed from Sunday's game due to a non-COVID-related illness. Given Buxton's lengthy injury history, fantasy managers probably held their breath when they heard that he had to be removed from the game. Fortunately, the 27-year-old didn't sustain an injury. Buxton produced three extra-base hits- including two home runs- […]

Garrett Richards Struggles In Red Sox Debut

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Richards made a poor first impression in Sunday's loss to the Orioles, allowing six runs in two-plus innings. Richards allowed three straight hits to start the game, and after striking out two consecutive batters, he grooved a 3-0 fastball to Maikel Franco that was ripped for a two-run double. […]