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Kyle Tucker HOU RFAstros' Kyle Tucker: Racks up three hits in win
2h agoTucker went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and a stolen base Thursday in a 5-2 win against the Angels.
Though Tucker didn't notch any RBI in the contest, his ability to get on base resulted in him scoring two of Houston's five runs. The big performance was a nice turnaround after the outfielder notched just one hit over his previous 14 at-bats coming into the contest. Tucker is on pace to get near last season's numbers with seven homers, 33 RBI and eight steals through 55 games, and he's posting a career-high 11.4 percent walk rate along with a career-best 14.3 percent strikeout rate.
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Reid Detmers LAA SPAngels' Reid Detmers: Falters in fifth inning
2h agoDetmers (0-5) took the loss against Houston on Thursday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two batters over five innings.
Detmers allowed just one run through four frames before the Astros got to him for three runs on four hits and a walk in the fifth. It was a familiar pattern for the left-hander, as he's struggled mightily in his third time through the order so far this season. Detmers has failed to pick up a win across his first 10 starts on the campaign, and his 5.15 ERA and 1.54 WHIP over 50.2 frames are a big part of the problem. However, he's posted a more promising 3.62 FIP along with a career-best 10.7 K/9, so the potential for a turnaround is there if he can solve his issues in getting through the order a third time.
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Ryan Pressly HOU RPAstros' Ryan Pressly: Bounces back to earn save
2h agoPressly allowed one hit and struck out one batter over a scoreless inning Thursday to earn a save against the Angels.
Pressly blew his first save of the campaign against the Twins in his previous appearance heading into Thursday, but he got back on track with a scoreless frame against Los Angeles. The veteran closer allowed a one-out double, though that didn't provide extensive stress given that he was protecting a three-run lead. Pressly has 11 saves in 12 chances since April 21, posting a 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 18:2 K:BB over 16 innings during that span.
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Ronel Blanco HOU RPAstros' Ronel Blanco: Nabs win in first big-league start
2h agoBlanco (1-0) garnered the win against the Angels on Thursday, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five batters over 5.1 innings.
It wasn't a breezy outing for Blanco -- he threw just 59 of 94 pitches for a strike and dealt with plenty of traffic on the bases -- but he mostly got out of trouble when he needed to (including with an inning-ending strikeout of Shohei Ohtani with the bases loaded in the second inning). The right-hander had come out of the bullpen for each of his first 16 major-league appearances but should continue to pitch as a starter for the time being with the Astros opting to go to a six-man rotation. It remains to be seen how Blanco will adjust to the role, as it's relatively foreign to him -- over eight minor-league campaigns, only 23 of his 191 appearances came as a starter.
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Royce Lewis MIN 3BTwins' Royce Lewis: Bangs clutch homer
2h agoLewis went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 7-6 victory against the Guardians on Thursday.
Lewis went hitless through his first three at-bats but came through with a big hit in his final trip to the plate, tying the game with a 421-foot two-run shot to center field in the eighth inning. It was his second homer since making his season debut for Minnesota on May 29 following a lengthy rehab period due to last year's ACL tear. Lewis excelled in a minor-league rehab stint leading up to his activation and appears to be locked in as the Twins' primary third baseman, starting at the hot corner three times through four games since being recalled.
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Tanner Bibee CLE SPGuardians' Tanner Bibee: Fans six in no-decision
2h agoBibee tossed five innings against Minnesota on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six batters over five innings.
Bibee's three-game quality-start streak came to an end, but he fared relatively well across five frames. The rookie right-hander began the outing with three scoreless innings before Minnesota tagged him for three runs across the fourth and fifth, resulting in his removal. This was just the second time Bibee has yielded more than two runs over seven major-league starts, which speaks to his steadiness so far for Cleveland. He's posted a 3.20 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 40:10 K:BB in 39.1 innings overall, and though both Triston McKenzie (shoulder) and Aaron Civale (oblique) are slated to rejoin the rotation this week, Bibee's starting spot should be safe considering his strong performance and Cal Quantrill's (shoulder) upcoming move to the IL.
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Tremayne Anchrum LAR OGRams' Tremayne Anchrum: Returns from injury
7h agoAnchrum is now healthy after fracturing his fibula last season, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Anchrum was injured back in September and is now fully recovered in time for OTAs. The 24-year-old appeared in just two games last season before getting injured and will likely serve as a solid depth option during the 2023 campaign.
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Brian Allen LAR CRams' Brian Allen: Healthy once again
7h agoAllen has now fully recovered from a calf injury, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Allen was placed on injured reserve in December but is now healthy once again and participating in OTAs. The 27-year-old appeared in seven games last season and should have the opportunity to start during the upcoming campaign.
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Jordan Smith JAC LBJaguars' Jordan Smith: Participating in OTAs
8h agoSmith is participating in Jacksonville's OTAs after recovering from a torn ACL, John Oesher of the team's official site reports.
Smith tore his ACL during OTAs last year and will now look to be more cautious during this year's programs. The 2021 fourth-round pick has logged just one tackle (one solo) in two career games played and could find himself competing for a roster spot this summer.
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Christian Covington DET DELions' Christian Covington: Recovered from pectoral injury
8h agoCovington is participating in OTAs after recovering from a pectoral injury, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Covington played in four games with the Chargers last season before winding up on injured reserve but is now back in action for OTAs in Detroit. The 29-year-old registered 12 tackles (three solo) during the 2022 campaign and will now compete for a depth role throughout the summer.
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Charles Harris DET DELions' Charles Harris: Back in action
8h agoHarris has fully recovered from a groin injury, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Harris made his return to the field after having dealt with a groin injury since October. The 2017 first-round pick logged 14 tackles (10 solo) and a sack in six games during the 2022 campaign and should have an ample opportunity to compete for playing time heading into next season.
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Jonas Griffith DEN LBBroncos' Jonas Griffith: Recovered from injury
8h agoGriffith has returned to the field after recovering from an ankle injury, Cody Roark of Mile High Sports reports.
Griffith landed on injured reserve in November but is now back on the field for OTAs. The 26-year-old recorded 46 tackles (26 solo) and a sack in nine games last season and should serve as a solid depth option during the 2023 campaign.
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Michael Porter Jr. DEN SFNuggets' Michael Porter: Grabs team-high 13 boards
4h agoPorter produced 14 points (5-16 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 43 minutes during Thursday's 104-93 victory over the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Porter hauled in a team-high 13 rebounds in the win, continuing what has been a solid postseason to this point. While his shot certainly wasn't a thing of beauty, he found other ways to contribute on both ends of the floor. He appears to be fully healthy after a number of back issues over the past few years, something that should have Nuggets fans very excited.
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Jamal Murray DEN PGNuggets' Jamal Murray: Delivers double-double
4h agoMurray closed with 26 points (11-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 44 minutes during Thursday's 104-93 victory over Miami in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Murray continued his stellar playoff run Thursday, going for 26-and-10 as the Nuggets held off a late charge by the Heat. He has looked fantastic throughout the playoffs, playing easily his best basketball since returning from a long-term knee injury. Game 2 will once again be in Denver on Monday, with Murray looking to help his team establish a commanding 2-0 series lead.
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Nikola Jokic DEN CNuggets' Nikola Jokic: Shines in Game 1 victory
4h agoJokic finished with 27 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 10 rebounds, 14 assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Thursday's 104-93 win over the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Jokic was as advertised in the win, racking up another triple-double, leading the Nuggets to an early 1-0 series lead. Despite only attempting 12 field goals, Jokic found a way to pile on the points, going 10-of-12 from the line. While this was an impressive victory, the Nuggets did only shoot 8-of-27 from the perimeter, a number that should increase moving forward.
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Jimmy Butler MIA SFHeat's Jimmy Butler: Muted performance Thursday
4h agoButler racked up 13 points (6-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Thursday's 104-93 loss to the Nuggets in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Butler filled the boxscore in the loss but was noticeably passive on the offensive end. He has been arguably the best player throughout the playoffs to this point, meaning there is likely to be some fatigue setting in. He will be doing everything he can to keep the Heat alive, starting with Game 2 in Denver on Monday.
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Bam Adebayo MIA CHeat's Bam Adebayo: Strong performance despite loss
4h agoAdebayo totaled 26 points (13-25 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds and five assists in 40 minutes during Thursday's 104-93 loss to Denver in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Adebayo had his best game in quite some time, compiling a team-high 26 points to go with 13 boards. While he wasn't able to offer much on the defensive end, his offensive production was certainly a welcome sight. He has his hands full guarding Nikola Jokic but as long as he can stay locked in on the offensive end, the Heat should remain competitive.
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Caleb Martin MIA SFHeat's Caleb Martin: Goes missing in Game 1 loss
4h agoMartin contributed three points (1-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Thursday's 104-93 loss to the Nuggets in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Martin was unable to maintain his momentum Thursday, scoring just three points on 1-of-7 shooting. Coming off a heroic performance in Game 7 against the Celtics, he came crashing back to earth against a much more well-rounded Nuggets outfit. Given what we know about Martin, he was always going to regress after putting together a historic shooting performance thus far in the playoffs. With that said, look for him to deliver an improved effort Monday.
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Carl Dahlstrom TOR DCarl Dahlstrom: Inks deal in Sweden
10h agoDahlstrom signed a contract with Farjestad BK of the SHL on Thursday.
Dahlstrom sustained a shoulder injury in training camp that cost him six months, so he didn't play in the NHL this season. Over parts of four campaigns, he's logged 12 assists in 67 career games with three different NHL clubs. The Swedish defenseman will return to his home country, though at 28 years old, it's possible he could play his way back to North America.
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Patrick Kane NYR RWRangers' Patrick Kane: Has hip resurfacing
14h agoKane underwent hip resurfacing Thursday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Kane is expected to need four-to-six months to recover from the procedure, so his availability for the start of the 2023-24 campaign is very questionable. He recorded 21 goals and 57 points in 73 contests between Chicago and the Rangers in 2022-23 and contributed another goal and six points in seven playoff outings this year. Kane has completed his eight-year, $84 million contract and is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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Rasmus Sandin WAS DCapitals' Rasmus Sandin: Injury isn't serious
14h agoSandin's leg injury isn't believed to be serious, Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan told Tom Gulitti of NHL.com on Thursday.
Sandin was hurt when he absorbed a knee-on-knee hit from Team USA's Mikey Eyssimont on May 23 during an IIHF World Championship game. It sounds like Sandin should be fine for training camp in September. He had seven goals and 35 points in 71 outings split between Toronto and Washington in 2022-23.
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Nic Dowd WAS CCapitals' Nic Dowd: Undergoes core procedure
18h agoDowd underwent a core procedure following the 2022-23 campaign, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Dowd had 13 goals and 25 points in 65 outings in 2022-23, but he missed Washington's final three games because of the injury. Dowd should be ready for the start of training camp.
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Philip Kemp EDM DOilers' Philip Kemp: Inks two-year extension
3d agoKemp signed a two-year, two-way contract extension with Edmonton on Tuesday.
Kemp produced six goals, 21 points and 51 PIM in 71 games with AHL Bakersfield during the 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old blueliner doesn't have any NHL experience yet.
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Jake Oettinger DAL GStars' Jake Oettinger: Falls to Vegas in decisive Game 6
3d agoOettinger kicked out 23 of 29 shots in a 6-0 loss to Vegas in Game 6 on Monday.
Oettinger was solid over his previous two starts, stopping 64 of 68 shots in that span. However, he was beaten three times on 16 shots in the first period, and neither Oettinger nor the Stars were able to turn the tide after that initial setback. The 24-year-old was fantastic in the regular season with a 37-11-11 record, 2.37 GAA and .919 save percentage in 62 outings, but he left plenty to be desired with a 3.06 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 19 postseason contests this year.
