Ronald Acuna Jr. Records Two Hits On Opening Day

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was 2-for-4 with a double and a walk during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. It was a productive outing for the 23-year-old, who may be the best fantasy asset in the entire league in 2021. Acuna slashed .250/.406/.581 with 14 homers, 29 RBI, and eight stolen bases […]

Will Smith Enjoying A Productive Spring

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has picked up where he left off in 2020. The 26-year-old is slashing .357/.426/.571 with two homers, nine RBI, and four walks through 42 Spring Training at-bats. Smith put up strong numbers last season and looks primed for a career-best campaign in 2021. He is a top-three fantasy option […]

Blake Treinen A Reliable Relief Option In 2021

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen will be a viable bullpen piece for fantasy managers again in 2021. Treinen recorded nine holds, a save, and a 22/8 K/BB rate in 2020. The 32-year-old will serve as the primary set-up man for Kenley Jansen, and would see a massive increase in value if he ever took […]

AJ Pollock Struggling In Spring

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock has struggled to find consistency throughout Spring Training. The 33-year-old owns a dismal .146/.260/.244 slash line through 41 at-bats. Thankfully, there is a clear path to playing time for Pollock in 2021 now that Joc Pederson is a member of the Chicago Cubs. Nevertheless, the veteran slugger will have […]

Cristian Pache Expected To Start Season In Center Field

Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache is expected to begin the 2021 season as the team's starting center fielder, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Ender Inciarte will serve as the backup. Pache has not inspired many fantasy managers during Spring Training, as he has posted an unsightly .162/.238/.243 slash line. The 22-year-old is an elite […]

Travis d'Arnaud Ready For Opening Day

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud has posted a .241/.353/.345 slash line with one homer and four RBI through 29 Grapefruit League at-bats. The 32-year-old is coming off of one of the best seasons of his career, as he recorded a monstrous .919 OPS across 44 games in 2020. d'Arnaud will bat fifth in the loaded […]

Charlie Morton Closes Spring On A High Note

Atlanta Braves starter Charlie Morton threw three scoreless innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The veteran allowed two hits and two walks while striking out two batters. Morton did not allow a run across 10 1/3 innings in Spring Training, while his velocity is right where it should be. This […]

Dustin May Hoping To Start Season In Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May is in a battle to win the fifth spot in the rotation to start the 2021 season. One of May, Tony Gonsolin, or David Price will fill out that position, according to manager Dave Roberts. It is also possible that the team opts to use six starters at some […]

Kenley Jansen Looking Good In Spring

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has pitched well during Cactus League play to start 2021. The 33-year-old reliever has allowed a single run across 6 2/3 innings while striking out 12 batters. His fastball velocity has sat around 92 MPH, and he has only issued one walk. Jansen has been one of the best […]

Chasen Bradford Signs Minor-League Deal With Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed reliever Chasen Bradford to a minor-league deal on Tuesday, according to Jeff Passan. The 31-year-old missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery. Bradford last pitched with the Seattle Mariners in 2019. He owns a 3.89 ERA and 6.6 K/9 through 104 innings in his MLB career. Bradford bolsters […]

Rob Gronkowski Re-Signed By Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is returning for the 2021 season on a one-year, $10 million deal. The lively 31-year-old finished as a top-10 fantasy TE in 2020. He tallied 623 yards and seven touchdowns on 45 receptions in 16 games. Considering how barren the TE landscape is, Gronkowski still has low-end TE1 […]

Nelson Agholor Headed To New England

Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor agreed to terms on a two-year, $26 million contract with the New England Patriots. The 27-year-old enjoyed a productive 2020 campaign that saw him tally 896 yards and eight touchdowns on 48 receptions. The move to the Patriots' run-heavy offense does not bode well for Agholor's overall […]

Carlos Hyde Signing Two-Year Deal With Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to terms with running back Carlos Hyde on a two-year, $6 million contract, according to multiple sources. The 30-year-old proved to be a useful veteran back in Seattle during 2020. Hyde has miniscule fantasy value behind James Robinson on the depth chart, as he is not much of a threat in […]

Kendrick Bourne Agrees To Deal With Patriots

The New England Patriots and wide receiver Kendrick Bourne have agreed to a three-year, $22.5 million contract, according to multiple sources. The Patriots have stockpiled skill-position players on the first day of the NFL's legal tampering period. Bourne is a useful receiver, but nothing more than a WR3/4 in fantasy formats. Perhaps more than anything, […]

Maikel Franco On The Braves Radar

Free-agent third baseman Maikel Franco is likely to choose his new team in the coming days, and the Atlanta Braves are firmly in the mix. The Orioles and Mets have also shown interest. The 28-year-old slashed .278/.321/.457 with eight homers and 38 RBI with the Royals in 2020. He remains a useful right-handed bat, but […]

Ian Anderson Has Contract Renewed For 2021

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson saw his contract get renewed ahead of the 2021 season. The 22-year-old will make $575,000 while in the majors this year. Anderson is one of the brightest young pitchers in baseball and tossed two scoreless innings during his first Spring appearance. He has considerable value in standard leagues, as he […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Looks Great To Start Spring

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored during Monday's 5-3 Spring Training win over the Boston Red Sox. The 23-year-old looked especially quick on the base paths, perhaps because of his noticeable weight loss over the offseason. Acuna is one of the best fantasy players in all […]

Edwin Rios Expected To See More Playing Time In 2021

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Edwin Rios will not be an everyday player in 2021 with the newly re-signed Justin Turner back in the fold. Nevertheless, Rios has serious sleeper upside, as the Dodgers will try to preserve the health of the 36-year-old Turner. Rios slashed .250/.301/.645 with eight homers and 17 RBI across 76 at-bats […]

Mike Soroka Still A Question Mark For Opening Day

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Soroka (Achilles) is making excellent progress in his recovery from Achilles surgery, but it is unclear whether he will be ready for Opening Day. The Canadian right-hander tore his Achilles tendon after just three starts in 2020, derailing the momentum from his phenomenal 2019 campaign. Soroka still needs to pass some […]

Kenley Jansen Expected To Close To Start 2021

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Kenley Jansen is expected to serve as the team's closer to start the 2021 season, according to manager Dave Roberts. Jansen struggled during the 2020 postseason and recorded an ERA over 3.00 in the regular season for the third straight year. The 33-year-old is no longer the dominant ninth-inning option he […]

Ian Anderson Potential Rookie Of The Year Candidate In 2021

Atlanta Braves starter Ian Anderson did not see a ton of action in 2020, but when he was on the mound, he was dominant. The 22-year-old proved he was one of the best pitching prospects in baseball, compiling a 1.95 ERA and 11.4 K/9 across 32 1/3 innings in 2020. He ramped up his performance […]

Jason Kipnis Signs Minor-League Deal With Braves

The Atlanta Braves agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with veteran infielder Jason Kipnis. The deal includes an invitation to the team's spring camp. Kipnis appeared in 44 games during the 2020 season, slashing .237/.341/.404 with 16 RBI. The 33-year-old has a good chance at earning a roster spot, mainly due to his experience […]

Justin Turner Inks Two-Year Deal With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal that will bring back third baseman Justin Turner. Reports state it is a two-year contract worth $34 million and will become official pending a physical. The veteran infielder fared well across a shortened 2020 season, slashing .307/.400/.460 with four home runs and 23 RBI. Turner remains […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Resuming On-Ice Training

St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (shoulder) teased on his Instagram account that he is resuming his on-ice training Saturday. The Russian sniper underwent shoulder surgery on Sept. 17. The initial timeline pegged mid-February as a return date for Tarasenko, so he may be a little ahead of schedule. Fantasy managers will want to […]

Jordan Binnington Taking On Ducks Saturday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will be between the pipes for Saturday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. The 27-year-old gave up four goals in his last appearance, but he made 42 saves in the 5-4 shootout win. Binnington owns a 4-1-1 record in 2021 to go along with a .913 save percentage. He is […]

Kaapo Kahkonen Has Tough Test Versus Avalanche

Minnesota Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen will guard the crease during Saturday's game against the Colorado Avalanche. The 24-year-old allowed three goals on 35 shots during his last appearance against the Los Angeles Kings. Kahkonen continues to see most of the action with Cam Talbot (lower body) still ailing, posting a 3-2-0 record and 2.40 goals-against […]

Philipp Grubauer Getting The Nod Saturday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer will be between the pipes for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Wild. The German netminder has been phenomenal to start the 2021 season, posting a 5-2-0 record, 1.86 goals-against average, and two shutouts. The Wild have improved offensively, but not enough to deter fantasy managers from starting Grubauer on Saturday. […]

Pekka Rinne In Net Against Lightning

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne will be in net for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Finnish netminder allowed two goals on 20 shots in his last appearance against the Chicago Blackhawks. Rinne owns a 1-1-0 record and .863 save percentage through three appearances in 2021. He is not a recommendable fantasy option […]

Alex Ovechkin Activated, Will Play On Saturday

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin was activated from the COVID-19 list and to the active roster ahead of Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins. Ovechkin has missed the last four games after failing to comply with the league's COVID-19 protocols. This is obviously big news for fantasy managers, as Ovechkin is one of the […]

Thomas Chabot Absent From Saturday's Practice

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (undisclosed) did not take part in the team's practice on Saturday. The 24-year-old left Thursday's game early for precautionary reasons, but it now looks like his availability for Sunday's game is in jeopardy. The team is listing Chabot as day-to-day, and they are still hopeful he will play. If he […]