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Avisail Garcia Sitting Against Lefty On Wednesday
Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against left-hander Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Brian Anderson is shifting over to cover right field for the game. Garcia has had a quiet start to the 2022 season. Over 20 games, he's slashing .177/.207/.253 with one home run, three […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoStephen Curry Scores 27 Points In Game 2 Loss
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry had a solid game in a losing effort against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. He racked up 27 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the contest. It wasn't the most efficient shooting night for Curry as he went 11-for-25 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJa Morant Shines With 47 Points In Game 2 Win
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was phenomenal in the team's 106-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. He scored a playoff career-high 47 points while shooting 15-for-31 from the field and 12-for-13 from the free throw line. He connected on five of his 12 three-point attempts […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoP.J. Tucker, Caleb Martin Earn Questionable Tags For Game 2
Miami Heat forwards P.J. Tucker (calf) and Caleb Martin (ankle) are both listed as questionable for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Wednesday. Both players played through their injuries in Game 1, so the expectation is that they will be good to for Game 2. Tucker should be part of the starting five […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMax Strus, Gabe Vincent Questionable For Game 2
Miami Heat guards Max Strus (hamstring) and Gabe Vincent (knee) are both listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The expectation is that both players will be able to play through their respective injuries in the game, despite the questionable tags. Both players started in Game 1. Neither played particularly […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDillon Brooks Could Be Facing A Suspension
Memphis Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks was ejected from Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. In the first quarter of the game, he committed a hard foul on Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow). Brooks was given a flagrant 2 foul, leading to his ejection. After the game, it was revealed that […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGary Payton II Diagnosed With Elbow Fracture
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) was fouled hard by Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Dillon Brooks during Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. The incident led to Brooks being ejected from the game. After the game, it was announced that Payton had been diagnosed with a fractured left elbow. He is […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTyler Herro Questionable For Game 2 With Sprained Ankle
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. He is dealing with a sprained left ankle. Herro had previously been listed as questionable for Game 1 due to a respiratory illness. However, he played through it and wound up racking up 25 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGerrit Cole Coming Off Two Straight Scoreless Outings
After a rocky start to the 2022 season, New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole settled in over his last two outings. The 31-year-old right-hander allowed no runs in either of his last two starts, pitching a total of 12.2 scoreless innings and racking up 15 strikeouts. Through five total starts on the season, Cole has […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBryce Harper Goes 0-For-4 In Tuesday's Loss
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in the team's 6-4 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. The 29-year-old is currently in the midst of a bit of a slump at the plate. In this past weekend's series against the New York Mets, he managed just one hit over […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCraig Kimbrel Locks Down His Fifth Save On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel earned his fifth save of the year on Tuesday as he closed out the team's 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The right-hander got into some trouble in the ninth inning as he allowed a hit and a walk, but he was able to close out the inning […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJoc Pederson Pinch Hits In Tuesday's Game
San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (groin) made an appearance in Tuesday night's 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He came on as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning of the game and wound up striking out in his only at-bat. Pederson had been out since April 27 due to a Grade 1 adductor […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTommy La Stella Makes Rehab Debut On Tuesday
San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (Achilles) began his rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. He went 1-for-3 with a single in the game. La Stella underwent surgery on his Achilles last October and is the midst of working his way back. The left-hander slashed .250/.308/.405 with seven home runs, 27 RBI […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLaMonte Wade Jr. Slashing .357/.524/.714 At Triple-A
San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (knee) is currently in the midst of a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento. He has played in five games for the River Cats and he is slashing .357/.524/.714 with one home run, two doubles, five walks and no strikeouts. The 28-year-old has yet to make his 2022 debut […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoEvan Longoria Goes 1-For-3 In First Rehab Outing
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (finger) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. He went 1-for-3 in the game and scored a run. The 36-year-old underwent surgery on his finger back in March. While we don't have a clear timeline for him at this point, his rehab debut on Tuesday was […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoKyle Lewis Homers In First Rehab Game
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) began his rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday with a bang. He homered in his first at-bat of the game and went 3-for-5 overall with three RBI and two runs scored. The 26-year-old has been out since last spring after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDrew Smyly Placed On Bereavement List
The Chicago Cubs placed left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly on the bereavement list on Tuesday. Right-handed pitcher Robert Gsellman was called up in a corresponding move. Smyly was originally slated to start Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox, but the team will now go with a bullpen game instead with right-hander Scott Effross getting things […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJoey Votto Placed On The COVID-19 Injured List
The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. Votto was initially included in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, he began feeling symptoms before the game and was taken out of the lineup and moved to the COVID-19 injured list. Colin Moran […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTony Kemp Sitting Against Lefty On Tuesday
Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and the Tampa Bay Rays. Chad Pinder will be leading off for the game with Sheldon Neuse covering the keystone. Kemp has been the team's primary leadoff hitter this year. Over 22 games, he's slashing .234/.318/.260 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCarlos Santana Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup
Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Ryan O'Hearn will now be covering first base and batting cleanup. No reason has been given yet for why Santana has been removed from the lineup. The 36-year-old is hitting just .159 through […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWillson Contreras Day-To-Day With Undisclosed Issue
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday. Yan Gomes is getting his second consecutive start behind the plate for the game. Prior to Tuesday's game, Cubs manager David Ross stated that Contreras was day-to-day and said that he was dealing with an undisclosed issue. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLuis Robert Being Held Out On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team faces the Chicago Cubs. Adam Engel will be patrolling center field for the game and batting sixth. According to White Sox manager Tony La Russa, Robert's day off is a result of two things. First, La Russa wanted to […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoOdubel Herrera A Late Scratch On Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers about 30 minutes before the first pitch. He was the second Philly to be scratched from the team's original starting lineup. Nick Castellanos was an earlier scratch to tend to the birth of his child. As for […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAnibal Sanchez Transferred To 60-Day Injured List
The Washington Nationals transferred starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (neck) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran has yet to appear in a game for the Nats this year as he's been sidelined due to a cervical neck impingement. Following Tuesday's move, he won't be eligible to return to […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoYadier Molina Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Andrew Knizner will be getting the start behind the plate in his place. According to Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, Molina woke up with some sinus-like symptoms. He tested negative for COVID-19, but Marmol […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAndrew Vaughn Sidelined Again On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) is not in the starting lineup once again for Tuesday's game against Scott Effross and the Chicago Cubs. This will be the fourth consecutive missed game for Vaughn, who was hit by a pitch in his right hand on Friday. AJ Pollock will get his fourth consecutive start […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCardinals Call Up Infield Prospect Juan Yepez
The St. Louis Cardinals called up corner infield prospect Juan Yepez on Tuesday. Shortstop Edmundo Sosa was placed on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. Yepez is ranked as the team's No. 6 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline. The 24-year-old has yet to appear in the majors. He's spent the 2022 season at […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTyler Stephenson Back In Action On Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (head) is set to make his return in Tuesday's game against Brandon Woodruff and the Milwaukee Brewers. He will be batting fifth in the game. Stephenson was sidelined for about two weeks after suffering a concussion when San Diego Padres first baseman Luke Voit collided with him at home plate. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoPadres-Guardians Postponed Tuesday
Tuesday's game between the San Diego Padres and Cleveland Guardians has been postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland. The two teams will now play a doubleheader on Wednesday, with the first game starting at 1:10 PM EST. We'll have to wait another day to see Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger (elbow, knee) make his season […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoNick Castellanos Out For Birth Of Child On Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup. An initial reason for the scratch wasn't given, but we now know that it's due to a family matter. He is headed to the hospital to be with his wife, who went into labor on Tuesday. It's likely that we won't see Castellanos […]
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