Fleaflicker's Most Added and Dropped: Week 4

Week 3 was an exciting one, with big injuries, big comebacks, and big debuts. Also, another blowout loss by the Miami Dolphins as they continue the unprecedented Great Tanking of 2019. Luckily, there are still 30 1/2 (sorry, Jets) professional football teams to cover, one of which just lost their bell-cow back with the always […]

Jack Flaherty Loses No-Hitter in Seventh

Absolutely dominant all game, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty lost his no-hit bid against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday on a hard-luck infield single by Eduardo Escobar to lead off the seventh inning. Flaherty quickly ended the only threat of the game by getting Jake Lamb to line out, followed by consecutive strikeouts to […]

Dylan Bundy Impressive in Win

Baltimore Orioles starter Dylan Bundy was solid again on Tuesday night, picking up the win over the Baltimore Orioles after allowing two runs in seven innings. Bundy scattered three hits and two walks while striking out six and moving his record to 7-14 on the season. The 26-year-old right-hander has been better since the beginning […]

Jake Odorizzi Fantastic in Win, Removed as Precaution

Minnesota Twins starter Jake Odorizzi did his part on Tuesday night, allowing just one run on two hits over six innings as the Twins would beat the Tigers 4-2 and reduce their magic number to two. Odorizzi struck out seven and only walked one, finally getting some run support from a pair of two-run hits […]

Jose Ramirez Returns to Lineup With Career-High Seven RBI

Owners of Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez got an early surprise on Tuesday, with Ramirez returning to the lineup a week ahead of schedule in his recovery from a broken right hamate bone. Ramirez quickly put concerns of rust to bed, hitting a grand slam in the first inning against the White Sox and […]

Trea Turner Slams Nationals to Playoffs

Down 4-2 in the sixth inning of a split doubleheader, Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner hit a grand slam to put the Nationals up for good in a game they would eventually win 6-5. The win clinched the wild card for Washington who will make their first postseason appearance since 2017. Turner now has 18 […]

Giovanny Urshela Leaves After Being Hit on Hand

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela left Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay after being hit on the hand by a 95 mph fastball by Rays pitcher Diego Castillo in the sixth inning. After being hit and running the bases, Urshela played another half inning of defense before being substituted out. Urshela has been in […]

Ronald Acuna Leaves Game With Hip Tightness

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna left in the third inning of Tuesday's game with the Royals after experiencing hip tightness in the field during the previous inning. Acuna came up limping in the second inning while running after a fly ball that was ultimately caught by Nick Markakis and was then replaced by Billy Hamilton […]

Kenyan Drake Does Little in Loss

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake saw his highest usage of the year in a 31-6 loss to the Cowboys but it meant little for his fantasy line, as he ended with just 38 yards on 12 carries. Drake also added three catches for 34 yards for a total of 15 touches in comparison to […]

Josh Rosen Fails to Spark Dolphins Offense

Getting his first start for his new team, Miami Dolphins quarterback Josh Rosen moved the offense only slightly better than his predecessor Ryan Fitzpatrick in a 31-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Rosen completed 18-of-39 passes for 200 yards with no touchdowns, although he did have a touchdown dropped by Preston Williams. There are zero […]

Devante Parker Makes Sensational Catch

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker did little to help any desperate owners forced to start him in Week 3, catching 3-of-6 targets for 56 yards in a 31-6 Dolphins loss to the Cowboys. But Parker did make the highlight reel with a brilliant one-handed catch for 40 yards on Miami's opening drive, even as […]

Greg Olsen Grabs Two Touchdowns

Carolina Panther tight end Greg Olsen lit up the scoreboard with two touchdowns in a 38-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. Hauling in 6-of-7 targets for 75 yards, the 36-year-old has been in vintage form to start 2019, with a total of 221 yards through three weeks. Heading into Week 4, Olsen […]

Christian McCaffrey Comes Up Big

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey rebounded for 188 total yards and a touchdown in a Week 3 win over Arizona a week after totaling just 53 yards in a loss to the Bucs. Carrying the ball 24 times for 153 yards, the highlight of the game was a 76-yard touchdown run right up the […]

Preston Williams Leads Dolphins Receivers

For the second week in a row, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams led the team in both targets and yards in another blowout loss to the Cowboys in Week 3. Williams only caught four passes for 68 yards but his 12 targets doubled those of fellow receiver Devante Parker, as the rookie continues to […]

John Brown Quiet in Win

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown put up a ho-hum fantasy line on Sunday, catching 4-of-5 targets for 59 yards in a 21-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Brown did reel in a 27-yard catch from quarterback Josh Allen but saw his usage cut into by Cole Beasley (10 targets) and Dawson Knox, who caught […]

Saquon Barkley Returns to Sideline in Walking Boot

After leaving the game shortly before halftime with an ankle injury suffered against Tampa Bay, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley returned to the sidelines with a protective boot on his right foot. While the results of his x-rays have not yet been released, Barkley was using crutches to get around on what appeared […]

Frank Gore Scores Late Touchdown in Win

Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore saved his best production for last, plunging in for a late one-yard touchdown to put Buffalo up for good over the Cincinnati Bengals 21-17 on Sunday. With Devin Singletary declared inactive prior to the game, Gore rushed 14 times for 76 yards, outpacing T.J. Yeldon who rushed eight times […]

Josh Allen With Another Solid Performance

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 22-of-36 passes for 243 yards on Sunday, with one touchdown and an interception as the Bills held off the Cincinnati Bengals for a 21-17 victory. Allen also added 46 yards on nine rushes and a two-point conversion, with Buffalo moving to a surprising 3-0 on the season. Allen still […]

Head-to-Head Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 26

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Mitch Moreland Homers Twice in Loss

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland tried his best to keep his team from being eliminated from the playoff race on Friday night, providing all of the Red Sox offense in a 6-4 loss in Tampa Bay. Moreland hit a pair of two-run home runs but the Red Sox fell nevertheless and will now […]

Zack Greinke Uninspiring in Win

Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke did just enough to get the win on Friday night, allowing four earned runs in five innings of a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Greinke gave up seven hits and struck out four, nearly squandering a 5-0 Astros lead before giving way to the Houston bullpen. The right-hander […]

Mike Fiers Bounces Back Against Rangers

Oakland Athletics starter Mike Fiers has destroyed the ratios - and fantasy championship dreams - of many an owner in the past two weeks, allowing 16 earned runs in the 7 2/3 innings that his last three starts have been comprised of. But nevertheless, Fiers tried to kiss and make up with his jilted owners […]

Shane Bieber Pitches Cleveland to Fifth Straight Win

Cleveland starter Shane Bieber pitched deep into a game once again, allowing two runs in 7 1/3 innings of a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Bieber gave up seven hits and zero walks, with his seven strikeouts now putting him at 252 K for the season in 209 innings. The Indians […]

Dylan Cease Sharp in Victory

Chicago White Sox starter Dylan Cease looked good in his second straight start, allowing just one run in six innings of a 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. The rookie right-hander scattered five hits over his six frames, walking two and striking out eight. That's two one-run outings in a row for […]

Mike Foltynewicz Clinches Division Title With Pure Filth

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz helped clinch the Braves' second straight division title, pitching eight innings of shutout ball in a 6-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Foltynewicz allowed only three hits - all of them to rookie Mike Yastrzemski - and struck out seven while inducing 12 swinging strikes. The big right-hander lines […]

Carlos Correa Hits Two Home Runs in Win

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa left the yard twice in a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. The Astros jumped all over the Angels in the first inning, with Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman both hitting solo shots before Correa hit a two-run blast off of starter Jaime Barria. Correa then […]

Yoan Moncada Goes Deep in Win Over Tigers

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada hit his 23rd home run of the year on Friday night, taking Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann deep in the third inning. The blast put Chicago up 4-0 in a game they would eventually win 10-1. Moncada is crushing it since returning from injury on Aug. 22, slashing […]

Eloy Jimenez is Grand in White Sox Victory

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez continued his improved second half, hitting a grand slam off of Jordan Zimmermann in the fourth inning of a 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. The rookie has 29 home runs on the year and now has left the park five times in his last 10 games. After a […]

Jacob deGrom Turns in Dominant Performance

Three games back in the wild-card race, New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom kept their playoff hopes going with seven innings of shutout ball in an 8-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. The 31-year-old righty allowed only four hits and walked no one, striking out nine over his seven frames. Lined up […]

Peter Alonso Hits 50th Home Run

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso joined Aaron Judge as the only rookies to hit 50 home runs in a season, crushing a towering 437-foot blast in the eighth inning of an 8-1 victory over the Reds on Friday night. After a brief home run drought of seven games, Alonso has now gone deep […]