Kenta Maeda Unable To Keep Bases Empty In Loss

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda was hit with his first loss of the season in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to the Red Sox. Maeda pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs- two earned- on seven hits with five strikeouts and a pair of walks. The veteran right-hander struggled to keep the bases clear in the […]

Adam Engel Suffers Minor Setback

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) had a minor setback and said he has had "four or five really good days in a row, making good progress." Engel is hopeful to return from a right hamstring strain for the teams next homestead starting on April 23. The White Sox have struggled in a major […]

James Johnson Will Play Through Wrist Injury

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center James Johnson (wrist) is available to play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Johnson was questionable, but will play through his injury against the Knicks. Johnson left Monday's game with wrist soreness after just 15 minutes to play so he may be limited in this one. Johnson is more of a […]

Lonzo Ball Ruled Out Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (hip) will remain out Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Ball was doubtful to play as he continues to deal with a hip injury and does not seem particularly close to returning. Eric Bledsoe, Kira Lewis Jr. and Naji Marshall should all pick up the slack without Ball in […]

Five Astros Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, catcher Martin Maldonado, third baseman Alex Bregman, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez and infielder Robel Garcia were placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday afternoon, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman adds that there is word that there is one known person has potentially tested positive for […]

Philipp Grubauer Gets Added To COVID-19 List

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer was added to the COVID-19 protocols list and will thus miss Wednesday's road outing against St. Louis. Devan Dubnyk, who recently joined from San Jose, is expected to make his team debut. Grubauer is having a spectacular season, carrying a 25-8-1 record with a 2.00 goals-against average, a .920 save […]

Tim Anderson Set To Return On Thursday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said on Wednesday that shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Thursday versus the Cleveland Indians. Anderson has been on the 10-day injured list since April 4 when he strained his left hamstring while running to first base. Anderson started the season […]

Mo Bamba Ruled Out Against Chicago

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (hip) will not play Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Bamba suffered a hip injury in their last game and was questionable to play here, but does not feel good enough to give it a go. Wendell Carter Jr. should see big minutes against his former team while Robert Franks will […]

Dylan Cease Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. General manager Rick Hahn said that Cease has not tested positive for COVID-19, but he is experience symptoms currently. In a corresponding move, the White Sox have recalled relief pitcher Zack Burdi. […]

Laurent Brossoit Makes First Start Of The Month

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit will take on the Senators on Wednesday in what will be his first appearances of the month. His involvement ends Connor Hellebuyck's run of seven consecutive starts. Brossoit had a very strong start to the season, but he's lost his last two starts, putting his record at 5-3-0. The 27-year-old […]

Dwight Howard To Miss First Game Of Season

Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Howard will miss his first game of the season as he sits out with knee soreness. The Sixers will be back to one healthy center on the roster and Joel Embiid should see a ton of minutes. Mike Scott will likely […]

Julio Rodriguez Out With Illness

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Julio Rodriguez (illness) is out of the lineup in extended spring training for a second consecutive day as he deals with a non-COVID-19 illness. One of the Mariners top prospects, Rodriguez performed well in spring training, posting a .984 OPS with two home runs and three stolen bases, but he is […]

Orioles-Mariners Game Wednesday Postponed Due To Rain

The Baltimore Orioles-Seattle Mariners game scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed due to rain, according to Joe Trezza of MLB.com. The Orioles and Mariners will now play a doubleheader on Thursday, with the first game beginning at 12:35 pm ET.

Jake Fraley Not Yet Close To A Return

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (hamstring) is still about a week away from adding any baseball activities in his rehab from the hamstring strain that has sidelined him since April 7. Though he was leading the league in walks at the time of his injury, he may not have a spot in the lineup to […]

Collin Sexton Ruled Out Against Hornets

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (groin) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Sexton will miss his second straight game with the injury, but has an opportunity to return Thursday on the second night of a back-to-back. Darius Garland (ankle) will return Wednesday after a one-game absence and should be back in the […]

Matt Murray Makes His Return On Wednesday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Matt Murray will be back between the pipes on Wednesday against Winnipeg after overcoming an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old has missed a month of action since getting hurt in the warmups ahead of a matchup against Toronto on March 14. Murray has had a tough season playing behind a poor Ottawa team, […]

Darius Garland Will Play Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Garland will only miss one game with the injury and will be good for managers to deploy in their season long leagues. Garland's return should push Matthew Dellavedova to the bench and erase his short-term value. If Garland experiences any setbacks, Dellavedova […]

Joel Armia Ready To Return To Lineup Wednesday Night

Montreal Canadiens winger Joel Armia will return to the lineup on Wednesday against Calgary after missing over three weeks of action due to COVID-19. The 27-year-old will be back in action as a second-liner alongside Nick Suzuki and Montreal's top goal-scorer Tyler Toffoli. Armia has five goals and 10 points for the season in 24 […]

Anthony Castro Pitches Two Shutout Innings In Season Debut

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Castro threw two innings of relief on Wednesday afternoon during the club's 5-4 win against the New York Yankees. The right-hander had been recalled earlier in the day to take the place of injured reliever Julian Merryweather (oblique strain). Castro did not allow a hit or a walk over two […]

Khem Birch To Start Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Khem Birch will start Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Head coach Nick Nurse said they would be playing a lot of big lineups, but he doesn't have much of a choice with five guards out for this one. Birch has low-end value when given the opportunity and is coming off a […]

Myles Turner And Doug McDermott Questionable

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) and forward Doug McDermott (ankle) are both questionable Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Pacers reporter Scott Agness said he would be surprised if either play, so it seems like they are trending more towards doubtful. If both Turner and McDermott end up sitting again, expect Edmond Sumner to get […]

T.J. Zeuch Roughed Up Again Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher T.J. Zeuch tossed up his second dud in as many starts on Wednesday afternoon during the club's 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old right-hander allowed four runs on four hits and two walks over four innings. The sinkerballer allowed two home runs to Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. Zeuch […]

Aleksej Pokusevski Will Sit Second Straight Game Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (arm) will not play Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. Pokusevski is dealing with a sore shooting arm and there have not been any updates on how serious this is. With Luguentz Dort (shoulder) also out among others, Kenrich Williams, Darius Bazley and Isaiah Roby should see more minutes […]

Bo Bichette Extends Hitting Streak To 11 Games, Homers Twice

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette slugged a game-winning home run in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game against reliever Chad Green and the New York Yankees. The young shortstop finished the game 3-for-5 with two home runs and a stolen base in the 5-4 victory. Bichette is now 16-for-49 (.327) with four home runs […]

Luguentz Dort To Sit Wednesday Against Warriors

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort (shoulder) has been ruled out against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Dort is coming off a career-high 42 points and seven three-pointers, but will get the night off on the second day of a back-to-back set due to a shoulder injury. The injury report is listing this as […]

Gorgui Dieng And Trey Lyles Remain Out Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs big men Gorgui Dieng (shoulder) and Trey Lyles (ankle) remain out against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. This comes at no surprise as the two have not been given a timetable to return and were on the outskirts of the rotation anyways. Jakob Poeltl and Keldon Johnson will continue to man the […]

Adam Wainwright Sees Mixed Results On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright had mixed results in Wednesday's start against the Washington Nationals. Wainwright ended up taking the loss, dropping his record to 0-2. He pitched five innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks. He got away with all those base runners with some timely strikeouts, […]

Trae Young And Danilo Gallinari Questionable Thursday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (calf) and forward Danilo Gallinari (foot) are both listed as questionable against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Young is considered to be closer to returning than Gallinari at this point, but both seem to be making strides to getting back to the court. Brandon Goodwin has been solid as […]

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Jason Heyward Picks Up Two Hits In Loss

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-3 with a double on Wednesday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. It was the veterans first multi-hit game since the second game of the season. The outfielder is now hitting .200 with one home run and two RBI. Heyward hasn't been a useful option for managers for a few seasons […]