Cesar Valdez Blows Save Saturday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cesar Valdez blew his first save of the season in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox. Valdez came in to pitch the ninth inning up a run. He got the first out, but then allowed back-to-back singles. With runners on first and third, Valdez induced a ground ball to […]

Jurickson Profar Records Three-Hit Evening

San Diego Padres utilityman Jurickson Profar recorded three hits and a run scored in five trips Saturday against the Texas Rangers. The Friars Swiss Army knife lifted his season slash to .346/.387/.423 with six runs-plus-RBI and a stolen base in 31 plate appearances. The 28-year-old continues playing all over the field and earning daily opportunities […]

Bruce Zimmermann Takes No-Decision Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann took a no-decision in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox. Zimmermann pitched six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with four strikeouts. The 26-year-old now has a 4.50 ERA across his first two starts, both of which have […]

Chris Paddack Hit Hard in Four Innings

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack lasted just four innings Saturday against the Texas Rangers, allowing three earned runs in a no-decision. Paddack's customary meltdown inning came in the second frame, when all his runs came on four consecutive base runners and three extra-base hits. He was yanked after just 71 pitches, permitting four total […]

Trey Mancini Hits First Home Run Of Season Saturday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini hit his first home run of the season in Saturday's 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox. Mancini drilled a first-inning Garrett Richards offering to straight-away center for a solo homer. It was his only hit of the game. Mancini has gotten off to a slow start this season, […]

DJ Stewart Doubles In Saturday's Return From Injured List

Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart (hamstring) was activated off the injured list Saturday and started in left field in a 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox. He went 1-for-3 with a double. Stewart was in a competition for playing time with Austin Hays (hamstring) during spring training, but he should see consistent playing time […]

Jake Cronenworth Is In The Zone

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth knocked three singles, scored a run and walked in five plate appearances Saturday against the Texas Rangers. The 27-year-old is up to 12 hits on the season, slashing .364/.462/.485 with three extra-base hits and six runs-plus-RBI in 40 plate appearances. A late-round selection in fantasy drafts this offseason, […]

Ha-Seong Kim Crushes First Big League Homer

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim walloped his first big league homer Saturday against the Texas Rangers, finishing 1-for-2 with two runs scored and reaching base three times. Kim's solo dinger came in the fifth inning, as he nailed the left field foul pole off starter Jordan Lyles. The 25-year-old has endured a bumpy introduction […]

Eric Hosmer Wallops Third Homer

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer finished 2-for-5 with a homer Saturday against the Texas Rangers. Hosmer got the Friars on the board in the fourth inning with a solo blast, his third of the season. The 31-year-old is off to a phenomenal .355/.412/.710 start with 13 runs-plus-RBI to accompany the long balls. While […]

Trent Grisham Sparks Comeback Victory

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham went 2-for-4 with a homer, walk and two RBI in Saturday's victory over the Texas Rangers. Grisham's first long ball of 2021 was a two-run shot off reliever Wes Benjamin in the seventh inning to cement the Friars 7-4 comeback victory. The 24-year-old has provided an offensive jolt to […]

Zach Davies Gets Shelled

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies got lit up versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Davies only threw nine pitches in a scoreless first inning, but blew up in the bottom of the second inning. Davies would allow five hits, seven runs and three in the bottom of the second before being pulled with two […]

Tarik Skubal Allows Three Homers, Six Runs On Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal was hit hard in his second start of the season on Saturday. Facing the Cleveland Indians for the second straight time, Skubal pitched four innings and allowed five hits, three walks and six earned runs while striking out three. The Indians hit three home runs off of him. Skubal […]

Jonathan Quick Takes On Sharks Saturday Night

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick will start on Saturday versus San Jose as the two teams finish off a back-to-back set. Cal Petersen couldn't save L.A. from a 5-2 loss on Friday. Quick hasn't managed to beat the Sharks either this season, going 0-2-0 in the matchup with a 2.58 goals-against average and a […]

Devan Dubnyk Joins Colorado Via Trade

San Jose Sharks goaltender Devan Dubnyk was traded to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday for defenseman Greg Pateryn and a 2021 fifth-round draft pick. San Jose picked up Dubnyk from Minnesota for this season, but he made only 13 starts for the team, going a miserable 3-9-2 with a 3.18 goals-against average and a .898 […]

Jacob Markstrom Tries To End Slump On Saturday

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom will start Saturday's matchup against the Oilers, hoping to put an end to a bad spell. He is winless in his last six appearances, which has dropped his record to 12-14-2. Markstrom has a 3.02 goals-against average for the season with a .898 save percentage and two shutouts. His numbers […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Gets Added To Injured Reserve

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) was added to Injured Reserve on Saturday. He missed Thursday's 3-1 win over Ottawa and will be out for Saturday's clash with Calgary as well. Gaetan Haas took over Nugent-Hopkins's spot on the second line Thursday night but didn't play much and he doesn't carry any fantasy value. The […]

Rajon Rondo Questionable Against Pistons

Los Angeles Clippers guard Rajon Rondo (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The team is already without Kawhi Leonard (rest), so losing Rondo would hurt. That means, Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and Terance Mann would see plenty of shots coming their way. All three of them could have streaming […]

Kawhi Leonard Will Rest Versus Pistons

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The Clippers have a back-to-back set early next week, so they will rest their superstar forward in a less competitive game. Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and Terance Mann should all see more shots coming their way. Both […]

Dinelson Lamet Eyes Imminent Return

San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet (elbow) threw 56 pitches Friday in an alternate site contest versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lamet continues to ramp up activities as he recovers from biceps/elbow issues. The 28-year-old put up Cy Young-caliber numbers in 2020 with a 2.09 ERA and 35 percent strikeout rate in 69 innings prior […]

Austin Dean Homers In Loss Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Austin Dean went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in a 9-5 loss to the Brewers on Saturday. Dean came off the bench to replace Tyler O'Neill, who had exited the game early with groin tightness. Dean picked up his first hits of the season in […]

Mohamed Bamba Questionable For Sunday

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He suffered a left hip contusion during Friday's contest, but was able to return. The Magic would likely have to go small-ball, assuming Bamba is unable to play. Chuma Okeke (hip) is questionable as well, but could have […]

Yimi Garcia Earns Save Saturday Against Mets

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Yimi Garcia earned the save on Saturday, striking out one while retiring the side in order to secure a 3-0 victory over the Mets. There had been talk that Garcia could be in line for save opportunities after two blown saves in three appearances from Anthony Bass, and after Saturday's outing […]

Trevor Rogers Strikes Out 10 Against Mets Saturday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers earned the quality start and the win on Saturday, as he struck out 10 batters over six scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over the Mets. Rogers allowed just three hits and two walks, and at one point retired 11 batters in a row. With Saturday's performance, Rogers now […]

Mason Plumlee Available On Saturday

Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee (head) is available for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He did not practice on Friday, but has cleared concussion protocol. Plumlee is going to be a rest candidate as the end of the season gets closer. Until then, Isaiah Stewart will lose value with the news that Plumlee […]

Bradley Beal Sitting Out Versus Suns

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. This is the second game of a back-to-back set, so it's not shocking to see Beal out here. Raul Neto will slide into the starting five and have some low-end streaming appeal for Saturday. Russell Westbrook will be […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Hits First Homer Of Year Saturday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit his first home run of the season on Saturday, as he finished 1-for-3 with a walk and one RBI. Chisholm's homer came with two outs in the second off New York's Jacob deGrom, as he is now slashing .200/.346/.500 through seven games this year. He is one […]

Tobias Harris, Danny Green Out On Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) and guard Danny Green (hip) have been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about Harris. He is dealing with some minor knee soreness, but this is basically a rest game for him. Furkan Korkmaz, Matisse Thybulle and Shake Milton […]

Starling Marte Doubles, Steals A Base In Win Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-4 with a double, a steal and a run scored in a 3-0 win over the Mets on Saturday. It was Marte's first multi-hit performance since Opening Weekend, as he has gone 1-for-12 over his last four games after opening the year 7-for-14. He'll look to keep the momentum […]

Kent Bazemore Joins Starting Five

Golden State Warriors guard Kent Bazemore will jump into the starting five for Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. Kelly Oubre Jr. (wrist) took a hard fall last game, so the team will take the cautious approach. Bazemore will get the start, while Jordan Poole and Damion Lee will get a boost off the bench. […]