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Dylan Cease Struggles With Command
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease struggled to find the strike zone during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The young righty has been fairly reliable this season, but unsurprisingly struggled with his command. On Saturday, Cease only went 4 2/3 innings due to the fact that he walked seven batters. He only... Read More
Mackenzie Gore Strikes Out 10 Batters
San Diego Padres starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore looked sharp during Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The young-hander went six innings, three hits allowed, and struck out 10 batters during the 4-0 win. Gore has gone 13 innings straight without allowing a run. He's in line to draw a home start against the Colorado Rockies... Read More
Lane Thomas Blasts Three Homers
Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas had a game to remember versus the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. He came into the game hitting .195/.255/.325 in 137 plate appearances, but put together a career performance in this one. Thomas blasted three home runs and finished with four RBI during the 8-5 victory on Friday. Possibly, it's a... Read More
Matt Manning To Visit A Specialist On Monday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning (bicep) is scheduled to visit a specialist on Monday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. The 24-year-old was pulled during his last rehab start due to bicep tendinitis. The fact that the right-hander will need to see a specialist is not good news for fantasy managers. He could be looking... Read More
Kyle Garlick Removed From Friday's Game
Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick (hamstring) was unable to get through Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. However, Garlick managed to go 3-for-3 with a pair of home runs and three RBI before exiting the game. The organization is calling the issue a mild hamstring strain, so Garlick could end up missing time. There's... Read More
Miguel Andujar Heading To Minors
New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar has been optioned to Triple-A on Friday. He went 1-for-5 during Friday's victory over the Detroit Tigers. Afterwards, the Yankees decided it was time to send him back to the minors. He was hitting .268/.279/.317 with no homers, three RBI in 12 games. The organization hasn't made a... Read More
Willson Contreras Avoids Serious Injury
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He was hit by a pitch during the eighth inning and came out of the contest as a precaution. The X-rays on his ankle came back negative, so Contreras isn't expected to need a trip to... Read More
Nolan Gorman To Return On Friday
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman (back) will return to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He has missed each of the last three games due to back stiffness. However, the young infielder is ready to give it a go during Friday's contest. He'll serve as the designated hitter and... Read More
Matthew Liberatore Optioned To Minors
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Friday. The team's No. 3 prospect will head back to the minors after a few rough outings. The 22-year-old should get more chances to make an impact on the Cardinals roster later in the season. In a corresponding move, right-hander Johan... Read More
Max Kepler, Emilio Pagan Land On Restricted List
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler and relief pitcher Emilio Pagan have been placed on the restricted list. The Twins have a series in Toronto, so they will presumably be without these players because they're unvaccinated. Kepler just returned to action last week due to a quad issue, so fantasy managers will be without him again... Read More
Phillies Fire Joe Girardi
Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi has been let go by the organization on Friday. The team has decided to move on from Girardi after two-and-a-half seasons. The Phillies have gone 132-141 under Girardi. Obviously not great, but a 22-29 start to the 2022 season was the end of it. Bench coach Rob Thompson will take... Read More
Stephen Curry Drops 34 Points In Loss
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry did everything he could during Thursday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. The All-Star guard came out on fire and scored 21 of his team's first 32 points. Sadly, Curry was quiet when it mattered the most in the fourth quarter. Despite that, he finished with 34 points, five... Read More
Jaylen Brown Steps Up On Thursday
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was a problem for the Golden State Warriors all night long during Thursday's Game 1 contest. The young guard finished with 24 points on 10-of-23 shooting with seven rebounds and five assists in the victory. Fellow teammate Jayson Tatum struggled heavily, but luckily Brown was able to pick up the... Read More
Jayson Tatum Struggles In Game 1 Victory
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum struggled to make anything during Thursday's Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors. It was his first NBA Finals appearance and Tatum was unable to step up on the big stage. He finished with 12 points on 3-of-17 shooting, but luckily his teammates picked up the slack. The Celtics were... Read More
Al Horford Comes Through In Game 1
Boston Celtics forward Al Horford came ready to play during Thursday's Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors. The veteran big man recorded 26 points, six rebounds, and three assists through 33 minutes of action. Horford was making key buckets down the stretch, which was a significant factor in the Celtics victory. This is a... Read More
Jay Scrubb Cleared For Basketball Activities
Los Angeles Clippers guard Jay Scrubb (foot) has been cleared to resume basketball activities. The young guard appeared in 18 games before undergoing season-ending surgery in February. The assumption is that Scrubb will be ready in time for the summer league. However, he'll likely be buried on the Clippers depth chart going forward. Fantasy managers... Read More
Gary Payton II Expected To Play In Game 1
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (elbow) is expected to be available for Thursday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. This is quite surprising considering Payton suffered a fractured elbow on May 3. It's unclear how many minutes Payton will play, but having him back on the court would be a plus for Golden... Read More
Andre Iguodala Might Retire
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (neck) carries a questionable tag heading into Thursday's Game 1 against the Boston Celtics. However, the veteran forward revealed he has made a final decision about his future. Although, Iguodala is waiting until after the series to reveal whether or not he plans to retire. He hasn't played since... Read More
Laviska Shenault Jr. Could Work As Returner
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. could help the team as a returner, according to head coach Doug Pederson. They've added Christian Kirk and Zay Jones, so Shenault could see less action as a wideout this upcoming season. That being said, Shenault is a candidate to see increased time as a returner in Jacksonville.... Read More
Nelson Agholor Working As Fourth Receiver
New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor is reportedly working as the fourth option in OTAs. The former first round pick is coming off a forgettable season during his first year in New England. Agholor finished with 37 receptions, 473 receiving yards, and three touchdowns in 15 games. It's not surprising to see that Agholor... Read More
Albert Wilson Joins Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent wide receiver Albert Wilson to a one-year contract. He spent each of the last three seasons with the Miami Dolphins. In 2021, Wilson finished with 25 receptions, 213 receiving yards, and zero touchdowns through 14 games. This signing doesn't jump off the page, but is a solid depth move... Read More
Jaylen Samuels Released By Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals running back Jaylen Samuels has been released by the organization. The 25-year-old was drafted in the fifth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018. Samuels saw 55-plus carries during his first two seasons in Pittsburgh. Since then, Samuels has a total of 14 carries over the last two years. Most recently, Samuels made... Read More
Lucas Krull Looks Impressive
New Orleans Saints tight end Lucas Krull has reportedly been impressive during recent OTAs. He signed with the Saints in late April after going undrafted. Krull hauled in 38 receptions, 451 receiving yards, and six touchdowns last season at Pittsburgh. There is no clear cut No. 1 tight end on this roster, so Krull could... Read More
Aaron Donald Still Considering Retirement
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald mentioned that he is at peace with retirement after recent contract discussions. A Super Bowl victory has made Donald rethink his retirement. Donald is a Super Bowl champion and a no doubt Hall of Fame player. There is not much left for Donald to accomplish during his career.... Read More
Kyle Tucker Avoids Serious Injury
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (foot) will be held out of Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He hasn't played in a game since suffering a left foot injury during Saturday's game. Luckily, manager Dusty Baker mentioned that the MRI has revealed no structural damage. That means, Tucker should be considered day-to-day, so he could... Read More
Brian Anderson To Miss Third Straight Game
Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This marks his third game in a row that Anderson has missed due to back spasms. It's unclear how long Anderson is going to be sidelined, but hopefully he'll avoid a trip to the injured... Read More
Avisail Garcia Returns On Monday
Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia will return to the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He was activated from the COVID-19 list on Sunday, but didn't make an appearance in that contest. He'll bat sixth and play right field versus right-hander Ryan Feltner on Monday. Fantasy managers should double check in their... Read More
Cedric Mullins Out On Monday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This appears to be a routine day off for Mullins after starting 10 straight games. Ryan McKenna will cover center field and bat eighth versus lefty Rich Hill on Monday. Fantasy managers should expect Mullins... Read More
Mickey Moniak Activated From Injured List
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Mickey Moniak (hand) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. He missed the first two months of the season due to a fractured right hand. The 24-year-old should provide solid depth to the Phillies outfield. He'll bat seventh and play left field versus righty Logan Webb on Monday. Fantasy managers should... Read More
Anthony DeSclafani To Throw On Monday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Monday. He has been sidelined since late April due to right ankle inflammation. The 32-year-old only made three starts for the Giants before landing on the injured list. The organization is hopeful to get DeSclafani back in late June... Read More
