Rodolfo Castro Homers In Second Straight Game

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Rodolfo Castro hit his second home run in as many days on Sunday, finishing 1-for-2 with four RBI. After launching a two-run home run Saturday against the Yankees, Castro crushed a one-out grand slam in the bottom of the seventh to pull the Pirates within a run of the Phillies. Castro […]

Kevin Newman Goes 0-For-2 In Return To Lineup Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman returned to the lineup on Sunday afternoon and went 0-for-2 with a walk against the Phillies. Newman — who slotted in as the designated hitter and hit leadoff for Pittsburgh — had missed the past week after exiting last Sunday's game with hamstring tightness. While the results weren't ideal, it […]

Matt Moore Allows One Run In Spring Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Matt Moore allowed one run in four innings with three strikeouts in a Spring Training start against the Pirates. Moore is competing for a starting rotation spot with Vince Velasquez, Spencer Howard, and Chase Anderson. Philadelphia signed the lefty Moore after posting strong numbers overseas last year. Moore went 6-3 with […]

Brent Rooker Collects Three Hits On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker had a great day at the plate on Sunday in a 5-5 tie with the Red Sox. Rooker went 3-for-3, continuing an impressive spring that has seen him collect six hits- one of them a long-ball- and two RBI. The 26-year-old made his debut last season and was impressive in […]

Kevin Harvick Holds His Own, Drives To Sixth Place Result

Kevin Harvick had some problems along with his pit crew the past few weeks. This week, he and the pit crew performed better as the Stewart-Haas Racing Ford finished sixth. Phoenix has been kind to Harvick but more importantly, this was his fourth top-ten result of the 2021 season. Did Harvick have the best car? […]

Deivi Garcia’s Strong Spring Continues

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia pitched well again on Sunday, throwing three innings with one run (zero earned) allowed and two strikeouts. Garcia now owns an impressive 2.25 ERA over three spring appearances in 2021, and his average fastball velocity is up 0.7 mph since last season. With Gerrit Cole, Corey Kluber, Jameson […]

Chase Elliott Never Leads But Nabs Top-5 At Phoenix

Chase Elliott battled all race long but never could get to the front and lead unlike last year's finale at Phoenix. As a result, the Hendrick Motorsports Chevy driver had to just hang around. He finished in fifth after having to start from the rear of the field for pre-race violations. That's the thing. Elliott […]

Nick Castellanos Doubles, Triples In Spring Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, and two runs in a 10-4 Cactus League loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Castellanos is having a solid spring, hitting .278 with a homer, four runs, and three RBI in 18 at-bats. The veteran outfielder dealt with a finger issue […]

Anthony Mantha Scores Late Consolation Goal

Detroit Red Wings winger Anthony Mantha ruined Alex Nedeljkovic's shutout bid with just 10 seconds left to play in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Carolina. The 26-year-old posted his eighth goal of the season with his fourth shot of the game. Luke Glendening and Filip Hronek grabbed the assists. Mantha finished last month with a horrible […]

Brad Keselowski Contended But Settles For Fourth At Phoenix

Brad Keselowski was close again but not close enough on Sunday. The Roger Penske Ford driver just could not get into the top-3 on Sunday after the final restart. He did manage to lead 19 laps earlier in the race. Keselowski finished third in Stage 1 and fourth in Stage 2. He consistently contended throughout […]

Nino Niederreiter Hits Game-Winner On Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Nino Niederreiter posted the game-winning goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Detroit. Dougie Hamilton started the scoring for Carolina with a short-handed goal. Niederreiter is hot in front of the goal right now, having scored in three of his last five appearances. The Swiss winger has already scored more goals (12) than […]

Eugenio Suarez Reaches Once In Cactus League Loss

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 0-for-2 with a walk in a 10-4 Cactus League loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Even though he's still looking for his first homer, Suarez has been enjoying a productive spring, hitting .353 with four runs in 17 at-bats. The veteran third baseman is looking to […]

Denny Hamlin Finishes Third At Instacart 500 on Sunday

Denny Hamlin had a very fast race car, led 33 laps, and had a chance at a run on the final restart. However, his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota just did not quite have the power to stay with Martin Truex Jr. or Joey Logano. By the end of the race, Hamlin got within a second […]

Phil Kessel Picks Up Ninth Goal Of The Year

Arizona Coyotes right wing Phil Kessel posted his ninth goal of the season in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Minnesota. The veteran winger now has 18 points for the season in 28 games with 50 shots and a minus-10 rating. It's been a struggle for Kessel, but he did enjoy a superb run at the end […]

Joey Logano Comes Up Just Short, Finishes Second At Phoenix

Joey Logano could have made a case he had the best car on Sunday during the Instacart 500. In the end, he was done in by a bold outside move by Martin Truex Jr. Logano in the final 25 laps admitted his car was not tuned like the Truex Jr.'s Toyota. The best the Roger […]

Kevin Fiala Notches Two Points In Wild Win

Minnesota Wild winger Kevin Fiala had two points in Sunday's 4-1 win over Arizona, scoring a power-play goal and tallying an assist on a Nick Bonino marker. Zach Parise posted a multi-point performance as well with two assists. Fiala has been quiet this month, as he only had two points prior to Sunday's action, but […]

Martin Truex Jr. Pulls Away On Restart, Wins Instacart 500

Martin Truex Jr. brushed the wall early on Sunday. He rose through the pack and took the lead on the final restart. Just 25 laps separated Truex Jr. from victory. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver held off Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin to win his first race of 2021. He took the outside line, grabbed […]

Austin Rivers Available To Play Monday

New York Knicks guard Austin Rivers (personal) will be available to play Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Rivers has not played since February 13th due to the birth of his child, but should make his return on Monday. Derrick Rose (health and safety protocols) has already been ruled out while Elfrid Payton (hamstring) is doubtful […]

Elfrid Payton Doubtful, Derrick Rose Out Monday

New York Knicks guards Elfrid Payton (hamstring) and Derrick Rose (health and safety protocols are both likely sitting Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Rose has not played in nearly two weeks and may have tested positive for COVID-19 at some point over that stretch. For now, he has no timetable for a return. For Payton, […]

Darren Stewart Has Night Ended With A No-Contest

An illegal knee near the end of the first round saw the end of Darren Stewart's night on Saturday. The knee was delivered by Eryk Anders, thus resulting in a no-contest. In just under five minutes of action, Stewart landed 15 significant strikes (21 total strikes) and stuffed four of Anders' seven takedown attempts. Stewart […]

Eryk Anders Has Bout Ended In No-Contest

Eryk Anders (13-5) had some bright moments in the main-card opener on Saturday, but an illegal knee called a stop to the action, resulting in a no-contest. In just a touch under five minutes of action, Anders tallied 43 significant strikes (58 total strikes) along with a few heavy shots that really had Darren Stewart […]

Kevin Love Doubtful To Return Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (calf) is doubtful to return Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. Love did not feel right after a couple trips down the floor, leading to a trip to the locker room Sunday. Afterwards, Love felt it was not worth the risk of re-aggravating his calf strain and will likely be out […]

Hamidou Diallo Will Not Make Pistons Debut Monday

Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo (groin) will not play Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. Diallo was recently traded to the Pistons, but has been out since the end of February and will wait at least one more game to make his Detroit debut. Diallo is viewed as a "key piece" to their team and […]

Gary Harris And Monte Morris Remain Out Monday

Denver Nuggets guards Gary Harris (adductor) and Monte Morris (quad) will not play Monday against the Indiana Pacers. Harris has been sidelined for almost a month now and has no timetable to return while Morris will miss his second straight game. Their absences will likely lead to Paul Millsap in the starting lineup and more […]

Trevor Rosenthal Threw A Bullpen On Sunday

Oakland Athletics reliever Trevor Rosenthal, who's been dealing with a mild groin strain, threw a successful bullpen session on Sunday and should make his Cactus League debut in two days. Rosenthal has been ramping up since straining his groin last week and should be good to go for Opening Day if he doesn't have any […]

Brendan Rodgers Could Be Ready For Opening Day

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers, who injured his hamstring on Saturday while attempting to steal second base, has a shot to be ready for Opening Day. Rockies manager Bud Black told reporters on Sunday that the "training staff is encouraged" by Rodgers' hamstring. "Some of the things they look for--if he feels it walking, […]

Tejay Antone Has A Mild Groin Strain

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tejay Antone exited Sunday's Cactus League start vs. the San Diego Padres with a mild groin strain. Antone started the game and left after 2 2/3 innings. He re-entered the game in the fourth, which you're allowed to do this spring, and threw a few warmup pitches before meeting with trainers […]

Matt Carpenter Reaches Twice On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter reached base twice in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets. Carpenter ended up 1-for-2 with a double, a walk, and an RBI. Carpenter has been struggling mightily this spring, with Sunday's performance raising his batting average to .059 and his OPS to .390. Carpenter is more […]

Carlos Martinez Gives Up Two Runs On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez was okay in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets. He pitched four innings, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk, while striking out three. Martinez got off to a rough start this spring, but has since pitched a little better and is currently […]

Tyler O'Neill Continues To Rake On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill continued his hot spring in Sunday's game, going 3-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. He raised his batting average to .476 and his OPS to 1.357. O'Neill should start the season as the everyday left fielder for the Cardinals, and could have some power and run producing […]