Francisco Alvarez Absent On Tuesday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The rookie backup appears to be getting a routine rest day here. He's slashing .237/.291/.492 with eight home runs and 19 RBI in 34 games this season. Omar Narvaez will cover behind the plate and bat […]

Andruw Monasterio Playing On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Andruw Monasterio (head) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 25-year-old was pulled out of Sunday's contest after getting hit in the head on a pickoff attempt. It appears he has avoided serious injury and will return to the field on Monday. Monasterio will bat […]

Leody Taveras Back In The Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He suffered a bruised right knee during Saturday's game and was held out on Sunday as a precaution. It appears to be only a minor issue as Taveras is back on Monday. The 24-year-old is […]

Ramon Laureano Gets A Breather

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Laureano is riding an eight-game hitting streak since May 27, so this is a well deserved day off. He is heating up at the plate after a slow start to the season. Seth Brown will cover right […]

Jorge Soler Sitting Out On Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The right-handed slugger apparently suffered a right thumb injury while taking his at-bat as a pinch-hitter during Sunday's contest. As a precaution, the Marlins are going to hold Soler out of this game. It sounds […]

Jose Altuve Remains Out Once Again

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is not good news after Altuve missed both games over the weekend due to an oblique issue. The hope was that Altuve would return on Monday, but that is obviously not the case. […]

Luis Urias Activated On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Monday. The 26-year-old is making his return to the field following a two-month absence due a left hamstring strain. He didn't do much damage during his rehab assignment, but was a reliable contributor last season. Urias has enough pop in […]

Terry Stotts Joins Bucks Staff

The Milwaukee Bucks are continuing to add as they bring in another coach to their staff. The organization is reportedly finalizing a deal to bring Terry Stotts in as the assistant coach. Stotts was the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers from 2012-2021. He made eight straight playoff appearances with the organization, while winning […]

Jeff Green Wants To Remain With Nuggets

Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green recently mentioned that he'd like to finish his career with the organization. The veteran forward said he plans on playing two more seasons and would like to finish his career in Denver. Green is set to become a free agent this summer after spending each of the last two seasons […]

Kyrie Irving Wants LeBron James To Join Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is set to become a free agent this summer. The superstar guard recently said he wasn't going to rush into making a decision this offseason. However, his chances of coming back to Dallas are beginning to look better by the day. Irving recently reached out to LeBron James to see […]

Stephen Silas Joins Pistons Coaching Staff

Newly hired head coach Monty Williams isn't waiting around to fill the rest of his coaching staff. On Monday, the Pistons hired former head coach Stephen Silas to be Detroit's top assistant coach. Silas was let go by the Houston Rockets after a three-year stint with the team. He complied a 59-177 record in that […]

Tyler Herro Still Experiencing Soreness

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (wrist) is reportedly still dealing with soreness and swelling in his right hand. The organization was hopeful that Herro would be able to return at some point during the NBA Finals. Herro has been sidelined since fracturing his wrist at the beginning of the postseason. The 23-year-old said he still […]

Miguel Amaya Hits First Big-League Home Run

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya put together a strong performance at the plate during Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. The 24-year-old went 3-for-3 and blasted his first career home run in the 7-1 victory. Amaya crushed a 415-foot two-run blast off right-hander Drew Carlton in the third inning to make it 7-0. He […]

Marcus Stroman Delivers Another Strong Performance

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has been outstanding this season and continued his success on Sunday. The right-hander threw six strong innings, allowing one unearned run, while giving up four hits in the 7-1 victory. Stroman also struck out six batters, which isn't easy against this tough Padres lineup. He'll carry a 2.39 ERA, […]

Bobby Miller Tosses Six Scoreless Frames

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher came ready to play during Sunday's matchup versus the New York Yankees. The right-hander put together a fantastic performance against a tough lineup. He threw six scoreless innings, allowing one hit, while striking out seven batters along the way. Miller is 2-0 with a 1.06 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and a […]

Heston Kjerstad Promoted To Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad is being promoted to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday. The 24-year-old was the second overall pick by the O's from the 2020 Amateur Draft. He's slashing .300/.370/.572 with 11 homers, 22 RBI in 200 plate appearances at Double-A Bowie right now. He's clearly ready for the next level and could be […]

Aaron Judge To Undergo Additional Testing

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) has been sidelined since injuring his toe during Saturday's contest. The organization fears Judge might've broken his big toe, which would obviously send him to the injured list. That being said, the Yankees will have Judge undergo additional testing on Monday. The Yankees are off on Monday, so […]

Grae Kessinger Expected To Be Called Up

Houston Astros infielder Grae Kessinger is expected to be promoted to the big league roster on Monday. The 25-year-old is slashing .284/.400/.443 with six homers, 32 RBI in Triple-A Sugar Land this season. He is a former second round pick of the Astros from the 2019 Amateur Draft. The expectation is that Kessinger will add […]

Cedrick Wilson Jr. Wants To Remain With Dolphins

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. was expected to be released or traded this offseason. Despite that, Wilson remains on the roster and says he'd like to remain with the organization. The Dolphins signed Wilson to a three-year, $22 million deal in 2022. He was expected to be a key part of the offense, […]

Kadarius Toney Receiving Praise From Coaches

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney could very well end up being the No. 1 wideout for this offense. The departure of JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman leaves plenty of room for Toney to step up. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy recently praised the 24-year-old wideout. Toney didn't do much with the Chiefs last season, […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Getting First-Team Reps

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been receiving first-team reps with the offense during OTAs. The Lions selected Gibbs with the 12th overall pick during this year's draft. He was expected to split the first-team reps, but now the rookie has a head start to the starting job. Fellow running back David Montgomery (leg) […]

Pat Freiermuth Practicing In OTAs

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (knee) has been practicing in OTAs without any issues. That's great news after the 24-year-old suffered a sprained MCL during last season's regular season finale. Luckily, it doesn't look like this is an issue that is going to cost Freiermuth any time this season. He finished with 63 receptions, […]

Jake Burger Blasts Game-Winning Grand Slam

Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger came up clutch for the team during Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. His first hit of the ballgame was a game-winning grand slam in the final frame. It marked his 12th home run of the season in 37 contests. The 27-year-old has seen his playing time dip […]

Triston McKenzie Looks Outstanding In Season Debut

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie took the mound for the season debut against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The right-hander had been sidelined all season up to this point due to a lingering shoulder issue. He didn't look rusty at all during this game. McKenzie threw five scoreless innings, allowing one hit, and striking […]

Nestor Cortes Likely Headed To Injured List

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (shoulder) is likely headed to the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. The left-hander has experienced trouble with his recovery in-between starts. The Yankees have already pushed back his next scheduled start on Wednesday. The organization will have Cortes undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the […]

Aaron Judge Held Out On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is being held out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-handed slugger suffered a minor toe injury during Saturday's contest. As a result, the Yankees are going to have Judge sit out this contest. Manager Aaron Boone said Judge is sore […]

Royce Lewis Removed From Sunday's Game

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis was removed early during Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 23-year-old was taken out of the game after getting into a collision while covering first base. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Lewis did not sustain a concussion or any acute concerns. It sounds like Lewis is dealing with a day-to-day […]

Henry Davis Promoted To Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis has earned himself a promotion to Triple-A Indianapolis. Davis was drafted by Pittsburgh as the first overall pick during the 2019 Amateur Draft. He currently ranks as the No. 45 best prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. This season, Davis is slashing .284/.433/.547 with 10 homers and 27 RBI across 41 […]

Julio Urias Throws On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (hamstring) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Saturday. The left-hander continues to work his way back from a lingering hamstring issue. The expectation is that Urias is going to face live hitters at some point next week. After that, Urias should be ready to rejoin […]

Jose Altuve To Miss Weekend Series

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) won't be the lineup for the next two days. Manager Dusty Baker confirmed that Altuve will miss both Saturday and Sunday's contest due to an oblique issue. The 33-year-old reportedly felt something in his side during Friday's contest. It sounds like a minor issue, but the Astros might […]