Gio Urshela Collects Two Extra-Base Hits

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela had a great night at the plate in a 3-1 victory over the Braves. Urshela went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. The 29-year-old doubled in his first at-bat, then crushed a 437-foot homer off of Charlie Morton, which registered an exit velocity of 109 MPH. […]

Aroldis Chapman Records Second Save

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman notched his second save of the season in Tuesday night's 3-1 win over Atlanta. Chapman worked a relatively easy ninth, walking one and striking out a pair. The veteran closer has been excellent so far, as he has yet to allow a run with at least two strikeouts […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Earns Second Win

New York Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga notched his second win of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Braves. With the game tied at one, Loaisiga worked a scoreless eighth, striking out a batter and inducing a double play. He then earned the win when the Yankees plated two runs in the bottom half […]

Jameson Taillon Solid In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon authored perhaps his best start as a member of his new team despite not factoring into the decision. Taillon tossed five innings of one-run ball, surrendering four hits and a walk while fanning five batters. He induced 10 whiffs, eight of them on his four-seam fastball, which was […]

Miguel Sano On The Bench For Second Game

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano is taking a seat for the nightcap of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Athletics. Sano went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in the first game. Mitch Garver will get his first start at first base with Ryan Jeffers behind the plate.

Matt Shoemaker Allows Five Runs In Loss

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker had a rough outing in Tuesday's 7-0 loss to the Athletics. Shoemaker lasted just 3 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on four hits with four walks compared to two strikeouts. The veteran hurler worked a scoreless first inning but ran into trouble in the second and fourth frames in […]

Jean Segura Exits Game With Injury

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (leg) was removed from Tuesday's game with what appears to be a leg injury. Segura was trying to beat out a grounder to short in the bottom of the second inning but came up limping after the play and had to leave the game. Brad Miller shifted from first […]

Kenley Jansen Notches Fourth Save

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning to notch his fourth save of the season on Tuesday. Jansen came into the ninth with the Dodgers holding onto a 1-0 lead- and made it look easy, setting down the top-three in the Mariners' order in a scoreless frame while registering two […]

Julio Urias Pitches Gem On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias was outstanding in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Mariners. Urias pitched seven shutout innings, allowing a walk and a hit apiece while striking out a career-high 11 batters. The 24-year-old southpaw was missing bats all afternoon, as he generated 17 swinging strikes, with nine of them coming on […]

Mookie Betts Expected To Play Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (forearm) is expected to play in Thursday's series opener against the Padres. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Betts "felt better as the day progressed" and that he received more treatment. The superstar outfielder should be good to go on Thursday for a matchup against Padres' left-hander Ryan Weathers. […]

Anthony Santander Leaves Game With Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (leg) left Tuesday's game with an apparent leg injury. Santander singled in the first inning and landed awkwardly on his left leg while attempting to get back to the base on a pickoff throw. The veteran outfielder was noticeably in pain and was unable to put any weight on the […]

Alex Bregman In Tuesday's Lineup, Yordan Alvarez Available Off Bench

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is in Tuesday's lineup for the game against the Rockies. Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is available to play off the bench, with manager Dusty Baker electing not to use him in the field in a National League ballpark. Bregman will be slotted into the three-hole in his return from […]

Adrian Morejon To Have Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Adrian Morejon (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Morejon had to leave his most recent start after his elbow was looked at by the team trainer- and an MRI ultimately pointed to the procedure, which is expected to sideline the 22-year-old hurler for 15-18 months. Morejon had a promising […]

David Bote Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs second baseman David Bote (illness) was scratched from the lineup with an upset stomach on Tuesday. He has an upset stomach and should be considered day-to-day. Eric Sogard will start at second base and bat eighth against Mets' right-hander Taijuan Walker.

Clint Frazier Taking A Seat For First Game Of Series

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is taking a seat on the bench for the first game of the series against Atlanta. Frazier is enduring a brutal stretch to start the season, as he is 6-for-36 with no homers and a 14:4 strikeout-to-walk ratio. The decision to go with Brett Gardner, who is batting third, […]

Nelson Cruz Draws Excellent Matchup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is riding a four-game hitting streak heading into an excellent matchup on Tuesday. Cruz will bat third against Athletics' left-hander Sean Manaea, who has struggled against him in his career. The 40-year-old slugger has logged 19 career at-bats against Manaea and is batting .368 with three home runs and […]

Byron Buxton Batting Fourth In First Game Of Doubleheader

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is batting fourth in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Athletics. Buxton was slated to make his return to the lineup on Saturday, though the game was postponed due to several positive COVID-19 tests in the Twins' clubhouse. After routinely batting at the bottom of the lineup in […]

Mike Tauchman, Mike Ford Enter Tuesday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman and first baseman Mike Ford are in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta. Manager Aaron Boone opted to make some changes to the lineup in the hopes of boosting a struggling offense, inserting two lefty bats into the order. Both Tauchman and Ford, who was recently recalled from […]

Gary Sanchez Returns To Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (finger) is back in the lineup for the opening contest of a two-game series against the Braves. Sanchez is dealing with bruises on his right index and middle fingers- though manager Aaron Boone had indicated that he would be available for Tuesday's game. The power-hitting backstop will bat seventh […]

Aaron Hicks Getting The Day Off Tuesday, Could Sit Again Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is not in Tuesday's lineup for the contest against the Braves. At first glance, it seems like a routine day off, though manager Aaron Boone said that Hicks could remain out of the lineup on Wednesday to work on "mechanical adjustments." The 31-year-old outfielder is batting just .160- though […]

Alex Kirilloff Won't Be Recalled During Road Trip

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff won't be recalled from the team's alternate site while the big club is on a road trip. Manager Rocco Baldelli didn't mention Kirilloff by name, though he indicated that the team didn't want players traveling from coast to coast during the pandemic. It's unfortunate timing for Kirilloff, as Twins' outfielders […]

Brent Rooker Reinstated From Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Brent Rooker (neck) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Rooker's return comes at a good time for the Twins, as they will be without outfielders Max Kepler (COVID-19) and Kyle Garlick (COVID-19) for at least the remainder of the week. The 26-year-old has been a bit disappointing at […]

Max Kepler, Kyle Garlick, Caleb Thielbar Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (COVID-19), outfielder Kyle Garlick (COVID-19), and relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar (COVID-19) have been placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday. Garlick had tested positive for the virus, and it seems likely that Kepler and Thielbar also did- given the team's recent outbreak- so fantasy managers may be without them for […]

No Minutes Restriction For D'Angelo Russell

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell will continue to come off the bench but will play "upwards of 30 minutes." Seeing as Russell has yet to play 30 minutes in a game in April, fantasy managers should opt for a wait-and-see approach when it comes to the guard's playing time. Head coach Chris Finch did note […]

Lonzo Ball To Remain On Minutes Restriction Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball will be on a minutes restriction once again on Tuesday. Ball did note that Tuesday will be the last game with a cap on his minutes, as he seems to be nearly fully recovered from a hip flexor strain. The former UCLA guard has played 20 and 27 minutes […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Questionable For Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's contest versus the Pistons. Hardaway Jr. is dealing with a non-COVID-related illness- though it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out Wednesday's contest with the second half of a back-to-back coming up on Thursday. If Hardaway Jr. is indeed out, expect Dorian Finney-Smith […]

Kevin Durant To Miss Tuesday's Game

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (thigh) will miss Tuesday's game against the Pelicans. Durant suffered a bruised thigh during Sunday's game and had to leave the contest early after playing just eight minutes. It's not surprising that the Nets opted to sit Durant, given that James Harden (hamstring) is also banged up. The onus will […]

Rui Hachimura Unable To Practice Tuesday

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (knee) was unable to practice on Tuesday. Hachimura's inability to take the practice court doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up for Wednesday's game against the Warriors. As of now, he should be considered doubtful for the contest. Fellow forward Davis Bertans benefitted from Hachimura's absence on Monday, […]

James Harden Ruled Out Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (hamstring) remains out on Tuesday. Harden seems to be nearing a return, as he has ramped up his activity- as well as traveled with the team on their current road trip. It seems likely that he'll be able to rejoin the starting five at some point this week. In his […]

Mike Ford Recalled From Alternate Site

New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford has been recalled from the team's alternate site ahead of Tuesday's game with the Braves. With Luke Voit (knee) expected to be sidelined until mid-May and Jay Bruce retiring, the Yankees have a vacancy at first- and Ford is a possible option to fill it. The 28-year-old had […]