Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet Cleared To Practice

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam and guard Fred VanVleet have been cleared to practice Tuesday after being in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Malachi Flynn and Patrick McCaw have also been cleared to return. This is big news for a Raptors team that has struggled in the absence of these key contributors. Siakam is listed […]

Tristan Thompson Out Tuesday Against Jazz

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson is out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz. It's unclear whether Thompson has COVID-19 or not, but at any rate, he'll be forced to miss the contest with Utah. Robert Williams III is the likely beneficiary of his absence, as he has averaged 7.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 0.9 […]

Yu Darvish Looking Ready For Regular Season

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish continues to look sharp this spring. He's pitched five scoreless innings while boasting a 7-0 strikeout-to-walk ratio, allowing just two baserunners. The veteran right-hander said he focused on throwing more changeups and splitters in his second spring outing, two pitches he combined to throw less than 10 percent […]

Aaron Judge Unwilling To Change Approach At The Plate

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is unwilling to swing at low pitches that often get called for strikes against him. Judge said he's thought about swinging at those pitches, but doing so would take him out of his approach. The slugger ultimately chalked it up to an umpiring issue, saying he'd rather focus on […]

Whit Merrifield Seeing The Ball Well This Spring

Kansas City Royals outfielder Whit Merrifield continues to see the ball well in Cactus League action. Merrifield collected another two hits in Monday's game to raise his spring average to .529, along with four doubles, four runs scored, and an RBI. The 32-year-old has been locked in at the plate and seems poised to deliver […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start Opening Day For Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for his team on Opening Day against the Rockies. Kershaw will be making his ninth career start on Opening Day, which is the most in Dodgers' franchise history. The veteran left-hander pitched to a 2.16 ERA in 58 1/3 innings last year while posting […]

De'Aaron Fox Drops Game-High 29 Points In Loss To Hornets

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox dropped a game-high 29 points in Monday's loss to the Hornets. Fox added eight assists, four rebounds, and a triple in 37 minutes. The 23-year-old has had some shaky shooting performances from the three-point line lately but is doing everything he can to keep the Kings' playoff hopes alive. Over […]

Gordon Hayward Scores 25 Points With Four Steals

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward bounced back after a couple of shaky games to start the second half of the season. Hayward poured in 25 points with eight boards, four assists, four steals, and two triples in a win over the Kings. The 30-year-old shot just 26.7 percent in his first game after the All-Star […]

Richaun Holmes Records Double-Double With Full Line

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes scored 17 points with 15 rebounds, six assists, four blocks, and two steals in a 122-116 loss to the Hornets. Holmes has now double-doubled in each of his last four games and has recorded at least a block in six straight contests. His six assists tied a season-high, as the […]

J.A. Happ Has Encouraging Debut On Monday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ made his spring debut on Monday against the Braves. Happ pitched two scoreless innings, scattering a pair of walks and a hit to go along with a strikeout. The veteran left-hander said that he struggled a bit with his fastball command- which was evident on the two free passes […]

Christian Yelich Not Injured After Being Scratched From Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was given a rest day on Monday. Yelich originally appeared in the team's lineup for their game against the Padres, though the team was managing his workload- and it wasn't injury-related. The 2018 National League MVP had a down year in the shortened 2020 season, posting his lowest OPS since […]

Lucas Giolito Tabbed As Opening Day Starter

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito has been tabbed as the team's Opening Day starter. This was expected, as Giolito is coming off of a superb season where he struck out 97 batters while walking 28 in 72 1/3 innings, registering a 3.48 ERA. His excellent changeup-slider combo compliments his fastball well, as he […]

Spencer Howard Dealing With Back Spasms

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Spencer Howard (back) was scratched from his earlier start due to back spasms. Howard was slated to pitch two innings against the Yankees, though manager Joe Girardi isn't concerned with the ailment, saying that the 24-year-old should be good to go in a couple of days. Howard flashed big-time strikeout ability […]

John Means Could Get The Start On Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means could take the mound on Opening Day for his team. Means will get another start on Wednesday against the Braves after allowing six runs on 10 hits to go along with four strikeouts in his first 7 2/3 innings this spring. The 27-year-old seemingly has the best stuff on […]

Luis Robert Dealing With Abdominal Strain

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (abdomen) is dealing with a strained abdomen, and it's why he was scratched from Monday's lineup. The team says it's just a precautionary measure, so it appears that Robert will be fine. Still, it's worth keeping an eye on, as it could be the kind of injury that isn't […]

Jorge Polanco Continues Hot Spring Start

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a strong spring so far. Polanco has six hits, two runs scored, and an RBI along with five walks to just one strikeout in eight Grapefruit League games. The 27-year-old has shown increased patience at the plate, which is certainly a positive sign after he posted the […]

Mitch Garver Collects A Pair Of Hits On Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's tie with the Red Sox. Garver got every bit of a Nathan Eovaldi fastball and sent it off the bat at 109.4 MPH into left field for a double. The 30-year-old has looked healthy this spring and has absolutely […]

Brent Rooker Collects Three Hits On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker had a great day at the plate on Sunday in a 5-5 tie with the Red Sox. Rooker went 3-for-3, continuing an impressive spring that has seen him collect six hits- one of them a long-ball- and two RBI. The 26-year-old made his debut last season and was impressive in […]

Byron Buxton Belts First Home Run Of Spring

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's tie with the Red Sox. Buxton's third-inning home run off of Nathan Eovaldi was an absolute rocket- 111.4 MPH off the bat with a distance of 390 feet. The 27-year-old has had a bit of a slow start to his spring, […]

Kenta Maeda Named Opening Day Starter

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda has been named the team's Opening Day starter. The news isn't too surprising, as Maeda has been masterful this spring, with his latest gem coming on Sunday against the Red Sox- he twirled four shutout innings while striking out five batters and walking just one. The veteran starter seemed […]

Eloy Jimenez Trying To Be More Of A Complete Player

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez wants to be regarded as more of a two-way player. Jimenez has things covered at the plate, as he's coming off hitting .296 with a .891 OPS and 14 homers in the shortened 2020 season. Still, the 24-year-old has certainly had his fair share of mistakes in the outfield- […]

Austin Nola Has Fractured Finger

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (finger) has a fractured finger on his left hand. Nolas suffered the injury while catching a foul tip during Saturday's game. While he was initially able to stay in the game, the pain intensified, and he was diagnosed with a fracture after being looked at by the team doctors. […]

Opening Day Start Likely For Lucas Giolito

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito hasn't been named the team's Opening Day starter, though it's all but official. Manager Tony La Russa hasn't settled on a name yet, though Giolito is lined up on his current schedule to take the mound for Chicago's opening game of the season on April 1. He's certainly […]

Sonny Gray Out With A Back Injury

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (back) will be shut down as he deals with a back issue. Gray won't throw for three-to-four days- and this will likely set him back a week. The 31-year-old said that he keeps getting spasms in his back, which are the likely culprit for his start getting scratched last […]

Nikola Jokic Scores 26 Points With 11 Assists

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic flirted with a triple-double in a losing effort to the Mavericks. Jokic scored 26 points with 11 assists, eight rebounds, and a triple in 36 minutes. To no one's surprise, the star center has picked up right where he left off in the second half, with at least 25-7-8 in […]

Luka Doncic Dishes Out 12 Assists In Win Over Nuggets

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic handed out 12 assists for the second straight game in another win for his team. Doncic added 21 points, five rebounds, and three triples in 33 minutes. The Mavericks have now won 11 of their last 14 games- and Doncic has been a huge part of that, with averages of […]

Kristaps Porzingis Drains Five Triples, Blocks Three Shots

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis had an excellent game in a win over the Nuggets. Porzingis scored 25 points with six rebounds, five triples, three blocks, a steal, and an assist in just 29 minutes. The star big man has now scored 25-plus points in each of the first two games of the second half, […]

Rui Hachimura Puts Up First 20-10 Game Of Career

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura recorded the first 20-10 game of his career in a 125-119 loss to the Bucks. Hachimura scored 29 points with 11 boards, three steals, three treys, and an assist in 38 minutes. The 23-year-old had struggled in his last several games, particularly on the scoring end, though he stepped up […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Records Triple-Double With Full Line

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points with 11 rebounds, 11 assists, two triples, a block, and a steal in Saturday's win over the Wizards. Antetokounmpo's line was a category manager's dream, as he also knocked down 7 of 8 free throws, continuing his latest trend of improved shooting from the charity stripe. The […]

Russell Westbrook Delivers Monster Triple-Double

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook was everywhere on the court in a losing effort to the Bucks on Saturday. Westbrook scored 42 points with 12 assists, 10 rebounds, five triples, and two steals in a 125-119 loss. With Bradley Beal (knee) getting a rest day on the second half of a back-to-back, Westbrook got all […]