Randy Dobnak Strikes Out Six Against Rays

Minnesota Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak was dominant in a 1-0 win over the Rays on Saturday. Dobnak pitched three scoreless innings, allowing one hit while fanning six batters. He was particularly effective with his slider- which he was trying to get more break on- as he sent four batters down swinging with the pitch. Always […]

Brendan Rodgers Leaves Game With Injury

Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers was forced to leave Saturday's game with an injury. Rodgers pulled up short while trying to steal second in the fifth inning- though he was able to walk off the field on his own power. Reporter Nick Groke notes that the 24-year-old reacted as if it was a hamstring injury, […]

Juan Soto Back In The Lineup Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (illness) is back in the lineup Saturday against the Mets. Soto was sent home on Wednesday after feeling sinus discomfort, though he tested negative for COVID-19- and it was never viewed as anything too serious. The 22-year-old will bat second against New York. Soto owns a career .972 OPS with […]

Nate Pearson Has Successful Bullpen Session Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson (groin) threw a successful bullpen session on Saturday. Manager Charlie Montoyo said that everything was positive regarding Pearson and that he came out of it feeling good, with the next step being another session. The team has yet to rule him out indefinitely, though Montoyo acknowledged that the […]

J.A. Happ To Make First Start Of Spring On Monday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ is set to make his first start of the spring on Monday against the Braves. Happ was delayed to camp after testing positive for COVID-19 and needed some time to build up his arm before recently throwing two innings of batting practice. The team has yet to comment on […]

Mike Fiers To Get MRI Sunday

Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers is being shut down and will get an MRI on Sunday. The team originally described it as a back ailment, though they now believe it to be an issue with his hip. At any rate, the veteran starter will continue to be on the sidelines- he has yet to see […]

Donovan Mitchell Pours In 28 Points With Full Line

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points with eight assists, seven rebounds, three treys, a steal, and a block in 36 minutes of Friday's win over Houston. Mitchell wasn't particularly efficient from the field, though he made up for it with 7-for-8 shooting from the line. The All-Star guard has been held under his […]

Rudy Gobert Blocks Six Shots In Win

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was a menace on the defensive end in Friday's win over the Rockets. Gobert totaled six rejections against the Rockets while notching a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. The six blocks match a season-high, a number he's hit three times this season. It's a great start to the […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Scores 27 Points With Eight Assists

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. went off for 27 points and eight assists in Friday's loss to the Jazz. Porter added three rebounds, two blocks, a triple, and a steal in 41 minutes. The 20-year-old provided a spark for the shorthanded Rockets, as they were without big names such as Christian Wood, Victor Oladipo, […]

Hamidou Diallo Traded To Detroit

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo has been traded to the Detroit Pistons for forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and a 2027 second-round pick. Diallo is just 22 years old and is averaging career-highs across the board, but his playing time has been a bit up and down. He could have a nice role on the Pistons […]

Kevin Love To Play, Darius Garland Ruled Out Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (calf) will be suiting up on Friday against the Pelicans. Guard Darius Garland (groin) has been ruled out. Love hasn't seen game action since December, making him a dicey DFS play given that a reduced workload is probably heading his way. Collin Sexton could see even more usage with Garland […]

Joel Embiid To Suit Up Against Wizards

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will suit up against the Wizards on Friday night. Embiid missed the All-Star game and his team's first game of the second half on Thursday while in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he'll be back out there, presumably at 100 percent. The star big man has scored at […]

Bradley Beal Will Play Friday

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (knee) will suit up in Friday's game against the 76ers. Beal was listed as questionable with knee soreness, but he had only missed two games previously with an injury this year, so it's not surprising to see him listed as active for the contest. There isn't anything to suggest that […]

Alex Colome Strikes Out The Side Against Baltimore

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome looked sharp in his third Grapefruit League appearance on Tuesday. Colome worked one inning, striking out the side on 15 pitches while inducing five swings-and-misses. The 32-year-old reliever now has six strikeouts in three innings pitched this spring, with all six coming on his cutter, a pitch that has […]

Kenta Maeda Fans Four In Second Spring Start

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda kept dealing in his second start of the spring. Maeda pitched three scoreless innings, allowing one hit while striking out four batters as the Twins stretched the soon-to-be 33-year-old out for an additional inning on Tuesday. Maeda threw 31 of 41 pitches for strikes, inducing eight swings-and-misses, five of […]

Andrelton Simmons To See Game Action Soon

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons could see game action by the end of the week. Manager Rocco Baldelli said the goal is to get Simmons into the game on Friday against the Braves, though it's not set in stone yet. The veteran shortstop was delayed to camp due to visa issues, a process that was […]

Walker Buehler Struggles Against Rangers

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler struggled in his outing on Sunday against the Rangers. Buehler worked three innings, allowing five hits and four runs, including two long-balls. The 26-year-old attempted to pitch exclusively from the stretch to get his mechanics going, though it didn't yield the most positive results. Fortunately, Buehler's velocity on […]

Keon Broxton Enjoying Strong Start This Spring

Minnesota Twins outfielder Keon Broxton has been handling the bat very well this spring. A non-roster invitee, Broxton is currently batting .625 in six games with five hits, three runs, three RBI, and a stolen base. The 30-year-old has been getting the barrel of the bat on the ball and crushing it, as his three-run […]

Austin Meadows Hits Third Spring Home Run On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows has been raking this spring- and that continued in Sunday's loss to the Twins. Meadows went 1-for-3 with a solo home run- which traveled at an exit velocity of 108.8 MPH- his third home run in four games to go along with four runs scored and two walks in […]

Alex Colome Much Sharper In Second Outing

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome was much better in his second outing of the spring on Sunday against the Rays. Colome pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit while striking out two batters. The 32-year-old reliever had a rough outing his first time out but has still displayed the best tool in his arsenal, […]

Brandon Lowe Delivers First Hit Of Spring On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder/outfielder Brandon Lowe went 1-for-3 with one hit, a run scored, and a strikeout in Sunday's loss to the Twins. Lowe had gone hitless in his previous seven plate appearances before today's game, so it was nice to see him deliver in the hit column, even though it is just spring training. […]

Dansby Swanson Collects Three-Run Double Against Red Sox

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson continued his strong start to the spring in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox. Swanson went 1-for-2 with a strikeout, a double, and three RBI. The 27-year-old stepped to the plate with the bases loaded in the bottom half of the first and cleared them with a double to […]

Josh Donaldson Clobbers Three-Run Homer In Spring Debut

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday. Donaldson's homer to center field was absolutely tagged, as the exit velocity was 110.2 MPH with the ball traveling 417 feet. Even one of his outs was loud, as he put a 106.9 MPH ball […]

Lewis Thorpe Strikes Out The Side On Sunday

Minnesota Twins pitcher Lewis Thorpe continued his strong start to the spring on Sunday against the Rays. Thorpe struck out the side in his lone inning of work, complete with five swings-and-misses and a fastball clocked at 93.7 MPH. Willy Adames, Austin Meadows, and Randy Arozarena all fell victim to Thorpe's heater, which has really […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Feeling As Strong As He Did In 2018

Toronto Blue Jays first/third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said he feels as strong as he did before the 2018 season. Guerrero lost 42 pounds this offseason and is looking leaner ahead of the 2021 season after a down year at the plate in the shortened 2020 season. Despite the underwhelming stats, the 21-year-old still placed […]

Forrest Whitley May Require Tommy John Surgery

Houston Astros starting pitcher Forrest Whitley was recommended for Tommy John surgery by a doctor. Whitley is seeking a second opinion after experiencing arm soreness during a simulated game. The top pitching prospect would have likely made his Major-League debut this season, particularly with the recent injury to Framber Valdez, though it was not to […]

Xander Bogaerts To Take Batting Practice Soon

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to start taking batting practice this week. Bogaerts was taking swings off a tee after injuring his right shoulder throwing, with the team hoping to get him into the lineup for spring action as a designated hitter later this coming week. The 28-year-old shortstop slashed .300/.364/.502 with […]

Patrick Corbin Tinkering With Changeup

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin is trying to throw more changeups and cutters to keep hitters guessing more in 2021. Corbin made his spring debut on Saturday, throwing two innings while surrendering two hits, one run, and striking out three. The 31-year-old has relied heavily on his fastball-slider combo, combining to throw the two […]

Dylan Cease Impresses In Live Batting Practice Session

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease impressed in a live batting practice session earlier this week. Long-described as having "nasty" stuff, Cease caught the attention of catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who talked about the former's "devastating arsenal of weapons." In particular, Cease has a good off-speed combo in his repertoire- a curveball and slider that […]

Lance Lynn In Midseason Form During Spring Debut

Chicago White Sox starter Lance Lynn looked sharp in his Cactus League debut earlier this week. Lynn pitched two scoreless innings, walking one and striking out three batters. The veteran hurler made it clear when he landed in Chicago that he didn't like coming out of games- and true to his word, asked to go […]