Walker Buehler's Early Start This Spring Could Pay Dividends

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler is on the mound earlier this spring than in the buildup to past seasons. Buehler made his first spring start on Tuesday against the Giants, as he needed just 24 pitches to navigate through two scoreless innings. The 26-year-old right-hander's fastball was clocked at 93 MPH, down from […]

Alex Kirilloff Goes 2-For-4 In Thursday's Loss To The Rays

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff went 2-for-4 with a double in a 5-2 loss to the Rays on Thursday. Kirilloff's first hit of the spring was a loud one, as he ripped an 0-1 changeup into right for a one-out double in the bottom of the second inning. The 23-year-old registered exit velocities of at […]

Kenta Maeda Fans Three In First Grapefruit League Outing

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda looked impressive in his first Grapefruit League start on Thursday. Maeda pitched two innings, allowing no hits or runs while striking out three batters. The Japanese right-hander did hit one batter but exhibited pinpoint control otherwise- throwing 21 of his 33 pitches for strikes and inducing six swings and […]

Bryce Harper To Make Spring Debut In Next Few Days

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper could see his first game action of the spring on Friday against the Pirates. Manager Joe Girardi said the team is thinking that Harper will take the field in the next few days, but that Friday is a real possibility for his Grapefruit League debut. The 28-year-old slugger had a […]

Twins Targeting Sunday For Josh Donaldson's Spring Debut

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson will likely make his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday against the Rays, per manager Rocco Baldelli. The delayed start to his game action isn't surprising, given that Baldelli and Donaldson have had conversations about resting the 35-year-old slugger more often in the 2021 campaign to keep him fresh for […]

Lucas Giolito Pleased With First Outing Of The Spring

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito felt like he's "right where he needs to be" after his first start of the spring on Tuesday. Giolito allowed one run in two innings while recording four punch-outs in a tie against the Rangers. Chicago's projected Opening Day starter noted that he made an effort to throw […]

Michael Carter-Williams Produces Full Line Against Hawks

Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams produced a full line in a loss to the Hawks on Wednesday. Carter-Williams compiled 20 points with six rebounds, six assists, two triples, two steals, and a block in 34 minutes. The 29-year-old has been more productive as of late- but the last two games have really been great showings […]

Danilo Gallinari Drains Five Threes In Win Over Magic

Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari got the start on Wednesday, drilling five triples in 39 minutes of action. The 32-year-old totaled 23 points, adding nine rebounds, six assists, two steals, and a block in the 115-112 victory over Orlando. Clint Capela (foot) was forced to sit out the contest, prompting the Hawks to go small […]

Nikola Vucevic Scores 29 Points With Full Line

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic dropped 29 points with nine rebounds, three assists, two triples, a block, and a steal in a 115-112 loss to the Hawks. Teammate Evan Fournier (groin) was sidelined, leaving Vucevic, who came out of the gate hot in the first quarter, to be aggressive. The All-Star big man has produced […]

Norman Powell Pours In Season-High 36 Points

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell stayed red-hot in Wednesday's loss to the Pistons. Coming off of a 30-point effort in his last outing, Powell dropped a season-high 36 points with five rebounds, five triples, one assist, and a steal in 38 minutes. The 27-year-old was already seeing added opportunities with Kyle Lowry down for an […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Records Triple-Double In Win Over Raptors

Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Smith Jr. kept up his recent stretch of superb play in a blowout win over the Raptors. Smith scored 10 points, with 12 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, and two triples in just 27 minutes of the 129-105 victory. The 23-year-old struggled to see playing time when he first arrived in […]

Mason Plumlee Notches Second Career Triple-Double

Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee notched the second triple-double of his career in a 129-105 win over the Raptors. Plumlee scored 14 points with 11 rebounds, 10 assists, a block, and a steal in just 28 minutes. The veteran big man took advantage of the wealth of opportunities available in the offense with both Jerami […]

Tobias Harris Puts Up 20-Point Double-Double In Return

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris returned from a two-game absence and looked great in an overtime victory over Utah. Harris dropped 22 points with 10 rebounds, two assists, a block, and a steal in 38 minutes. The 28-year-old had no limitations with his knee, which had cost him the last two games, as he played […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Stays Hot From Beyond The Arc

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic scored 18 points with five rebounds and four triples in a 131-123 loss to the 76ers on Wednesday. Bogdanovic has still had a couple of shaky shooting performances lately, but he seems to have found his shooting stroke in a stretch from late February into early March. Over his last […]

Joel Embiid Puts Up Monster Numbers In Win Over Jazz

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had a monster game in an overtime win over the Jazz. Embiid scored 40 points with 19 rebounds, three assists, two triples- one of which he hit with five seconds left to force overtime- two blocks, and a steal in 40 minutes. The rebounds were a season-high, while the points […]

Kyle Garlick Clubs Second Home Run Of Spring Against Boston

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick went 1-for-3 with a solo blast in the bottom of the fourth inning against Boston for his second homer in Grapefruit League action. The veteran outfielder's blast left the bat at an exit velocity of 100.3 MPH, with his two outs also leaving the bat at 100-plus MPH. Garlick has […]

Mitch Garver Belts First Home Run Of Spring

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a 14-6 loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday. Garver drilled an upstairs fastball offering from Nick Pivetta to right field for a solo shot in the first inning. The dinger left his bat at an exit velocity of 102.4 MPH and […]

Gordon Hayward Available, Cody Zeller To Miss Another Game

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hand) is available to play Wednesday, while Cody Zeller (hip) will miss another contest. Hayward was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier, though he said how playing through the hand injury made it worse. Playing through some pain, Hayward can still be activated in season-long leagues, though it might be […]

Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb Will Play Against Cavaliers

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) are available against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Forward Doug McDermott (tooth) will also take the court. Sabonis was considered a game-time call, though he apparently navigated his way through warm-ups well enough to get the green light. He shouldn't be limited in any way, […]

Lauri Markkanen To Miss Another Game

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday against the Pelicans. Markkanen was listed as doubtful, which was a glimmer of hope- as the team had been ruling him out well before game-time. The team will have to wait for his services until after the All-Star break- though that means he'll […]

Evan Fournier Won't Suit Up On Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (groin) won't take the court on Wednesday against the Hawks. Fournier is dealing with a strained groin and will get the All-Star break to rest his ailment. Terrence Ross will make his second start of the year with James Ennis (calf) out for another game. Ross and Michael Carter-Williams should […]

Bam Adebayo Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (knee) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Pelicans. Adebayo has yet to miss a game as he continues to deal with left knee tendonitis, though Tuesday was the first game where he struggled, albeit in a tough matchup against Clint Capela. Before that game, the 23-year-old had rattled off […]

Eric Gordon, Danuel House Jr. Ruled Out Against Nets

Houston Rockets forward Eric Gordon (knee) and forward Danuel House Jr. (knee) are both out for Wednesday's game against the Nets. Gordon will miss his second straight game as he deals with left knee soreness, and with the All-Star break so close, the Rockets won't be taking any chances. House also being ruled out means […]

Kawhi Leonard Questionable, Marcus Morris Doubtful

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (back) is questionable, while forward Marcus Morris is doubtful for Thursday against the Wizards. Leonard was a late scratch on Tuesday after experiencing back spasms during the team's shootaround, while Morris suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Celtics and is unlikely to suit up. Paul […]

Tobias Harris Will Play Against Jazz

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) will take the court against the Jazz. Harris went from questionable to probable ahead of the team's 7:00 tip-off with Utah, all but confirming that the 28-year-old would be available. Harris tested the knee in warm-ups and came out of it free of any setbacks- he'll return to the […]

Jerami Grant, Josh Jackson Ruled Out Against Raptors

Detroit Pistons forwards Jerami Grant (quad) and Josh Jackson (illness) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Toronto. Grant went from questionable to doubtful, so he was trending in the wrong direction. Jackson is dealing with a non-COVID-related illness- and he won't play in the first half of his team's back-to-back. That leaves the […]

Jimmy Butler Questionable For Thursday's Game

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is questionable for Thursday's contest with the Pelicans. After a two-game absence, Butler is making the trip with the team, which is probably a good sign for his status against New Orleans. Kendrick Nunn, Goran Dragic, and Duncan Robinson have all shared the load in Butler's absence, with Tyler […]

C.J. McCollum Still Without A Timetable For Return

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (foot) said that he's still without a timetable for his return to the court. McCollum broke his foot in a January 16 game against the Hawks and said that his evaluation on Tuesday was "how they expected it to be." The veteran guard did note that he's slowly progressing […]

Nelson Cruz Crushes Three-Run Home Run Wednesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in his first Grapefruit League action against the Red Sox on Wednesday. Cruz hammered a two-seam fastball up in the zone over the wall in left field for his first- and very loud- hit of the spring. The home run was absolutely […]

Alex Colome Roughed Up In Grapefruit League Debut

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome was roughed up in his spring debut with his new team. Colome pitched one inning, surrendering five hits and four runs- including one home run- while fanning one batter. The veteran reliever threw mostly fastballs and cutters, though he allowed a ton of loud contact- five balls traveled at […]