Carlos Martinez Allows Four Runs In Sunday's Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez wasn't at his best in Sunday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. Martinez went five innings, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks while only striking out one. Martinez threw 77 pitches, 50 for strikes. He allowed no runs through the first three innings, but then gave […]

Aaron Hicks Not In Danger Of Moving Down In Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is in no danger of losing his position as the number three hitter in the team's lineup at this point, according to manager Aaron Boone. It should go without saying that a poor two-game start to the season shouldn't affect a hitter's lineup position (even coming off of a […]

Alec Bohm Delivers Game-Winning Hit Versus Braves

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm went 2-for-4 including an RBI single in the eighth inning to break a tie game and help the Phillies sweep the Braves. Bohm was hitless in the team's first two games of the season but collected two hits today while batting cleanup for the first time this year. The […]

Byron Buxton Exits Sunday's Game Early

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (undisclosed) was forced to leave Sunday's game early. It's unclear what occurred, but Brent Rooker was sent in as a pinch-hitter before Buxton's second at-bat of the game- so it's likely that something happened to the speedy outfielder when he was playing in the field. The Twins shifted Jake Cave […]

Zach Eflin Dominates In First Start Of Season

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin was outstanding in his first start of 2021 allowing only one run in seven innings with eight strikeouts. Eflin walked one and only allowed four hits in mowing down a Braves lineup that has struggled with Philly pitching early in the season. Eflin's lone mistake was hanging a curveball […]

Austin Hays Leaves Game With Hamstring Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) left Sunday's game with right hamstring discomfort. Hays appeared to hurt himself while diving back towards second base after hitting a double in the third inning against the Red Sox. The 25-year-old outfielder ends his day 1-for-2 at the plate with a two-run double and will likely be considered […]

Carlos Carrasco Pitches Simulated Game Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) pitched a simulated game in Port St. Lucie on Sunday. Carrasco tossed two innings and was able to throw all of his pitches, per manager Luis Rojas. While Carrasco is still weeks away from returning to game action, he still seems to be progressing rather quickly relative […]

Josh Fuentes Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes (wrist) was scratched from Sunday's lineup. Fuentes is reportedly dealing with left wrist soreness, though it's unclear exactly when the injury occurred. The 28-year-old had a solid day at the plate on Saturday, clubbing a two-run homer for his first long-ball of the 2021 season. Fuentes is a potential […]

Jon Gray Expected To Make Next Start

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray is expected to make his next start after dealing with cramps during Saturday's game. Despite the no-decision, Gray looked solid in his first outing of the season, striking out seven batters while walking one in five innings before experiencing full-body cramps. It's good news that Gray will be fine […]

Michael Brantley Sitting On Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (wrist) will sit out Sunday's game against the Athletics. Brantley is dealing with a sore right wrist after getting hit by a pitch in Saturday's game. Manager Dusty Baker described the ailment as a bone bruise, though he said that he doesn't expect the veteran outfielder to require a stint […]

Domingo German Lasts Only Three Innings On Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German struggled in his season debut on Sunday, allowing three runs over three innings of work before being pulled with 68 pitches. The Blue Jays jumped on German for seven hard-hit balls and two home runs, and the 28-year-old didn't help himself by leaving a few pitches over the […]

Sean Murphy Not In Sunday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (wrist) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Astros. Manager Bob Melvin said that Murphy needs another day as he continues to deal with a sore right wrist. The 26-year-old backstop took batting practice but didn't feel 100 percent while taking his swings- so the Athletics will give him another […]

Tony Gonsolin Headed To Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. It's not a new issue for Gonsolin, as manager Dave Roberts said it's been bothering him for the "last few days" while also noting that he didn't feel good after playing catch on Sunday. In a […]

Josh Fuentes Goes Yard On Saturday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Dodgers. The 28-year-old crushed a Blake Treinen offering over the wall in right-center field with Ryan McMahon aboard to tie the game at 4-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning. It was […]

Rajon Rondo Coming Off The Bench In Debut

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Rajon Rondo (adductor) will come off the bench and have a minutes restriction on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. This makes sense given Rondo has been out with a strained adductor and could easily reaggravate the injury. The Clippers have spoke highly about Rondo given his basketball I.Q. and […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes (Wrist) Lands On 10-Day IL

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist injury. Hayes injured his wrist on a swing during Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He later received X-rays, which showed no break or fracture but did reveal some inflammation. The Pirates have decided to play it […]

Coby White Out Due To League Protocols

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (health and safety protocols) will not play Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. White was listed as probable with his sore neck, but has entered the league's health and safety protocols and will not play. It is unclear how long White will be in the protocols as there are no indication […]

Taylor Rogers Strikes Out The Side Saturday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers looked impressive in his second outing of the season on Saturday. Rogers worked the seventh inning again, pitching a scoreless inning while striking out the side. The 30-year-old has now tossed two scoreless frames to start the 2021 season, though he notably has yet to take the mound in […]

Joel Embiid Will Sit Sunday After Returning From Injury

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee, rest) will not play Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Embiid returned to the court Saturday after a lengthy absence due to a knee injury and the Sixers are playing it safe by giving him Sunday off. While Embiid was out, Mike Scott has started as a small-ball five while […]

Danilo Gallinari And Trae Young Good To Go Sunday

Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (Achilles) and guard Trae Young (knee) will both play Sunday against the Golden State Warriors. Both players missed their last game, but it was a maintenance day on the second half of a back-to-back. Gallinari's return should limit the already low fantasy value of Tony Snell and Solomon Hill. Young's […]

Andre Drummond Out Again On Easter

Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (toe) will miss his second straight game Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Drummond is dealing with a toe contusion and torn toenail after leaving his Laker debut last week, but appears to be making strides toward an eventual return. Drummond's absence will likely result in Marc Gasol starting […]

Mychal Givens Takes The Loss On Saturday

Colorado Rockies reliever Mychal Givens took the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday after he allowed two runs on two hits with a pair of walks and a strikeout over one inning. Givens entered the game in the top of the eighth inning with the score knotted up at 4-4. He got two quick outs […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Day-To-Day With Wrist Inflammation

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) is officially day-to-day after an MRI showed inflammation in his wrist, according to Jake Crouse of MLB.com. X-rays on Hayes' wrist were negative after he jammed his wrist while diving back to first base on a pickoff attempt Saturday. He is out of the lineup on Sunday, and […]

Jesse Winker Out, Nick Senzel Returns To Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (illness) is out of Sunday's lineup against St. Louis, while outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) returns and is batting sixth. According to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon, Winker left Saturday's game because he was not feeling well, and for now there is no update on his condition Sunday other than his absence from […]

Evander Kane Propels San Jose To Victory On Saturday

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane netted a goal and added an assist against in-state rival the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. The Sharks swept the road two-game set beating Los Angeles 3-2 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Kane has been a bright spot for the Sharks most of 2021, recording 16 goals […]

Rafael Devers Not In Lineup For Finale With Baltimore

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the lineup for Sunday's finale with the Orioles. It looks to be just a day off for Devers, who has gotten off to a slow start as he is 0-for-6 with a walk and a strikeout through his first two games. Marwin Gonzalez will get […]

Rowdy Tellez Sits Sunday, Joe Panik Starts At DH

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Rowdy Tellez is not in the lineup on Sunday, as Joe Panik will get his first start of the year in the finale with the Yankees. Tellez's spring struggles have continued over into the start of the regular season, as he is 0-for-8 with three strikeouts in his first two […]

Ryan Weathers Collects Three-Inning Save

San Diego Padres reliever Ryan Weathers fired three frames of one-hit ball to gather his first career save Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 21-year-old combined with starter Joe Musgrove in a four-hit shutout, requiring 38 pitches to fan three and slam the door. With injuries to key bullpen pieces and starter Dinelson Lamet (biceps), […]

J.T. Realmuto Not In Phillies' Lineup Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's finale with the Braves. Andrew Knapp will get the start in his place and is batting seventh against Ian Anderson. It seems this is just a day off for Realmuto, who dealt with a fractured thumb during Spring Training. Managers should adjust […]

Nathan MacKinnon Continues To Put Up Points For Colorado

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon scored the game's first goal as his team beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Saturday. The Halifax, Nova Scotia native, has now posted points in 12 of Colorado's last 13 games. During that period, MacKinnon produced eight goals and 13 assists. The Avalanche pushed their point streak to 14 […]