Ty Johnson Struggles In Preseason Opener

New York Jets running back Ty Johnson wasn't able to get much going on the ground during Saturday's preseason opener against the New York Giants. He rushed nine times for 33 yards and hauled in two receptions for seven yards through the air. Johnson had some success with the Jets last season. He averaged 4.7 […]

Zach Wilson Makes Preseason Debut

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson got his first taste of NFL action during Saturday's preseason matchup with the New York Giants. He performed well, connected on 6-of-9 passing attempts for 63 yards. Wilson was held without a touchdown or interception, but made some impressive completions to wide receiver Corey Davis. The No. 2 overall […]

Adolis Garcia Homers In Victory Over Athletics

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia hasn't hit for much power lately, but finally got his swing back on Sunday. He went 1-for-4 with a solo home run off lefty Sean Manaea in the third inning. It was Garcia's 26th home run of the season and helped the Rangers get the 7-4 victory. Texas continues batting […]

DJ Peters Blasts Two Homers

Texas Rangers outfielder DJ Peters came to play during Sunday's victory over the Oakland Athletics. He went 2-for-4 with two home runs and 4 RBI in the 7-4 win. The 25-year-old outfielder hasn't done much at the plate this season. In fact, Peters isn't even hitting over the .200 mark, but was able to offer […]

Joe Barlow Notches Second Save

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joe Barlow was called upon to close out the game versus the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. He was able to hold the three-run lead and record his second save of the season. The 25-year-old has posted a 0.61 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and 18 strikeouts with the Rangers this season. It appears […]

Kolby Allard Notches Third Quality Start In A Row

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard appears to be getting into a groove on the mound. On Sunday, he notched his third straight quality start in a 7-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Allard went 6 1/3 innings, seven hits allowed, three earned runs, and two strikeouts on Sunday. He gave up a pair of […]

Nate Lowe Knocks In Two Runs Saturday

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe has been a reliable piece in the middle of the order for this team. He went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI during Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics. Lowe's double in this one marked his 15th of the season and he continues to be one of […]

Jordan Lyles Crushed By Athletics

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Lyles struggled to get through six innings versus the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. He managed to get through six innings, but allowed eight hits and five earned runs. The good news is, Lyles didn't walk anyone and struck out five batters. That's about as bright as it gets for Lyles […]

Eric Lauer Will Return On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer will take the mound for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has been sidelined since August 4 after he tested positive for COVID-19. Since then, Lauer has quarantined for 10 days and appears ready to return. This season, Lauer has posted a 3.50 ERA through his 69 1/3 […]

Dillon Peters Will Start On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Dillon Peters will make the start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. He was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels last month in exchange for cash considerations. Peters has never had much success at the MLB level and wasn't too sharp in the minors. The Brewers can handle the bats pretty […]

Adam Duvall Blasts Homer Off Nationals

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall joined in on the home run parade against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. He went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in the ninth inning to help cap off the 12-2 blowout victory. This blast was Duvall's 26th of the season as he has proven to be a nice power […]

Ozzie Albies Does A Little Of Everything

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies had no problems hitting the Washington Nationals during Saturday's contest. He went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a triple during the 12-2 blowout win. The 24-year-old collected 3 RBI as well, but was outshined by Dansby Swanson's 6-RBI game here. Albies is hitting .260/.321/.500 with 22 home […]

Dansby Swanson Knocks In Six Runs On Saturday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson had an incredible day at the plate during Saturday's contest against the Washington Nationals. He went 3-for-6 with a pair of home runs and 6 RBI in the 12-2 victory. Yes, you read that correctly, Swanson knocked in half the Braves runs in this contest by himself. Swanson now has […]

Max Fried Makes Easy Work Of Nationals

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried had little issues with the Washington Nationals lineup on Saturday. He went six innings, allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck out seven in the 12-2 victory. The 27-year-old had a rough start to the season, but has looked sharp over the last few months. In fact, Fried […]

Wade LeBlanc Likely To Have Extended Absence

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc (elbow) is expected to miss more than 10 days on the injured list. It sounds like he won't return when eligible while he deals with an elbow injury. This is frustrating news for the Cards with Kwang Hyun Kim (elbow) also sidelined right now. The Cardinals are hopeful […]

Kwang Hyun Kim Could Miss Extended Time

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (elbow) is not expected to come off the injured list when first eligible. He is currently dealing with elbow inflammation and will need more time to recover. It's not surprising given elbow issues take time and the Cards aren't going to rush their 33-year-old veteran back on […]

Blue Jays Acquire Mallex Smith From Reds

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Mallex Smith has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. The speed outfielder has bounced around lately, but could be an asset to the Blue Jays. He played 22 games in Triple-A with the Reds organization, but could see some time in Toronto. As of right now, […]

Lynn Bowden Jr. Makes An Impact In Preseason Opener

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. made the most of his chances during Saturday's preseason opener. He hauled in a team-high four receptions for 47 yards in the loss to the Chicago Bears. It was a nice outing by Bowden, but sadly he's buried on the depth chart. As of right now, Bowden is […]

Mike Gesicki Shakes Off The Rust

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki was recently removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Despite sitting out recently, Gesicki played and performed well during Saturday's preseason opener. He hauled in two receptions for a team-high 56 yards in the loss to the Chicago Bears. The biggest takeaway from this game was the 50-yard reception made by […]

Salvon Ahmed Posts Respectable Outing

Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed didn't get much attention heading into the preseason. The Dolphins have both Malcolm Brown and Myles Gaskin who appear to be well above Ahmed on the depth chart. Despite that, Ahmed looked like the best running back during their first preseason matchup. He rushed six times for 40 yards […]

Myles Gaskin Sees Limited Workload

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin came out of nowhere and ran away with the starting job last season. However, the Dolphins added Malcolm Brown this offseason as insurance. Brown started during Saturday's preseason opener, but could barely manage a yard per carry. Gaskin finished with 19 yards on four attempts, which is nearly five […]

Malcolm Brown Starts In Preseason Opener

Miami Dolphins running back Malcolm Brown took snaps with the first unit during Saturday's preseason opener. That would suggest Brown is ahead of Myles Gaskin on the depth chart. However, Brown was horrendous during the preseason opener, so that might not last too long. He rushed nine times for eight yards with one reception for […]

Jacoby Brissett Tosses Touchdown In Loss

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett quickly knocked off the rust during Saturday's preseason contest versus the Chicago Bears. He completed 6-of-10 passing attempts for 67 yards and one touchdown. It was an impressive team debut for Brissett who is competing with second-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Although, it seems like Tagovailoa is a lock for the […]

Tua Tagovailoa Shows Signs Of Improvement

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been widely criticized after his lackluster rookie campaign. However, Tagovailoa worked hard over the offseason to improve his game. He looked much better during the preseason opener versus the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Tagovailoa connected on 8-of-11 passing attempts for 99 yards and one interception in the loss. The […]

Yohel Pozo Remains In The Lineup On Saturday

Texas Rangers catcher Yohel Pozo blasted a home run during his Major League debut on Friday. The 24-year-old is likely going to be the future for Texas behind the plate. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth versus righty James Kaprielian on Saturday. This won't be a favorable matchup for Pozo, but he'll […]

Yonny Hernandez Back In Saturday's Lineup

Texas Rangers infielder Yonny Hernandez is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He was given the game off on Friday, but is back and playing second base on Saturday. He'll bat second in a tough matchup versus right-hander James Kaprielian. The 23-year-old is mainly known for his elite speed, […]

Tyler Bass Impressive In Preseason Opener

Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass came out ready to play for Friday's preseason opener versus the Detroit Lions. He connected on all three of his field goal attempts in the 16-15 victory. It's also worth noting that one of those kicks was a 50-yard attempt, which he knocked down with ease. The second-year kicker is […]

Marquez Stevenson Makes An Impression

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Marquez Stevenson is going to have an uphill battle for a roster spot. The rookie out of Houston is currently projected as a third or fourth string receiver and will likely end up on the practice squad. However, he looked solid during the preseason opener versus the Detroit Lions. Stevenson finished […]

Antonio Williams Posts Dud Versus Lions

Buffalo Bills running back Antonio Williams was given a fair chance to impress the coaching staff during the preseason opener. Instead, Williams finished with 15 total yards on seven carries and three receptions for nine yards through the air. The absence of Zack Moss (hamstring) has given the other backs in Buffalo a chance to […]

Matt Breida Has Underwhelming Opener

Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida had an increased role during the preseason opener versus the Detroit Lions. Second-year back Zack Moss (hamstring) was sidelined, which gave Breida an opportunity to impress the team. He rushed 10 times for 27 yards and caught two passes for 15 yards through the air. The fifth-year back is […]