Corey Kluber Coughs Up Three Runs in First Cactus League Action

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber made his Cactus League debut on Monday and allowed three runs on six hits in 3 2/3 innings of work. Kluber had been working in simulated games before Monday's almost-real game debut. It's not the usual dominance expected from Kluber, but it's still early and he'll be ready to […]

Carlos Martinez Expected to Start the Season on the Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) is expected to begin the season on the injured list. There isn't much clarity on how the Cardinals will use Martinez this season, but given his injury, he's likely to at least begin in the bullpen before perhaps working his way back into the rotation in the […]

The Winning Way to Draft Relief Pitchers

We've gone through each division, team by team. We've talked about the top setup men you should know about this season. We've looked at handcuffs and which closers you should have a backup for on draft day. It's a lot of information, but how does it apply to your league? Most people play in standard 5x5 […]

Jack Flaherty Making Mouths Water in Grapefruit League Play

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is turning heads in Grapefruit League play this season. He's tossed eight innings so far, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out 14. Flaherty was masterful in his most recent start and has the upside to take a big jump in his sophomore […]

Leonys Martin Looking Good in the Spring

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin has looked excellent at the plate in Cactus League games so far this season. He's hitting .500/.529/.875 with two home runs. After a bacterial infection ended his 2018 season, Martin is back healthy and ready to roll. He figures to have a starting role in the Cleveland outfield and is […]

Greg Allen Lighting Up Cactus League Play

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen has been a force in Cactus League play. Heading into Thursday's game, Allen was hitting .444/.524/.667. He seems set to receive an at least somewhat regular role in the Cleveland outfield, making him an intriguing option in deeper fantasy formats. He has the speed to make a difference on the […]

2019 Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Outlooks - Closer Handcuffs

We've covered each division and we've looked at the top setup men around the league. So what's next? Something that's too often overlooked in fantasy baseball yet maybe too often hyped up in fantasy football: The Handcuff. Anyone who plays fantasy football knows about handcuffs and usually spends a roster spot or two on a […]

Matt Wieters Signs With the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals signed catcher Matt Wieters to a minor league contract. Likely due to his injury history resulting in durability issues, Wieters was unable to find a guaranteed major league deal in a tough free agent market. Cardinals entrenched starter Yadier Molina is still recovering from offseason surgery, so Wieters could see some […]

Setup Men You Need to Know - 2019 Bullpen Outlooks

Now that the closers in each division have been covered, it's time to talk about those often-forgotten-but-possibly-even-more-important relievers: the setup men. A lot of times, closers can be pigeonholed into the ninth inning, especially by "old-school" or "traditional" managers, leaving the actual most critical late-game situations to another relief pitcher. In steps the setup man. […]

2019 Bullpen Outlooks - American League West

Last up in our coverage of the bullpens in each division is the American League West. The AL West has some solid bullpens and some huge question marks. Two teams feature closers who are brand new to their team and the other three will have relievers returning to their roles. There are both high-upside and […]

2019 Bullpen Outlooks - American League Central

Moving right along with our pre-season coverage of the bullpens around the league, let's give the American League Central a look. Most "baseball people" are predicting the AL Central to be one of the worst divisions in the league in 2019, but that doesn't mean there won't be plenty of fantasy value coming out of […]

2019 Bullpen Outlooks - American League East

With the National League already taken care of, it's time to jump into the bullpens of the American League and take a look at what we can expect for the 2019 season. After a slow offseason, it seems like relief pitchers are finally coming off the free agent board and signing with the teams they'll […]

2019 Bullpen Outlooks - National League West

The East and Central have already been covered, so let's head out west. It's time to see what's going on in the bullpens of the National League West division. There are still too many significant relief pitchers on the free agent market to believe that any bullpen is "set" for Opening Day, but there are […]

2019 Bullpen Outlooks - National League Central

Now that the National League East and all their moves have been covered, it's time to look at the NL Central and discuss the lack of movement in that division. Several teams in the NL Central could benefit from strengthening their relief corps, yet only one team has made any noise in free agency or […]

2019 Bullpen Outlooks - National League East

Last year's Bullpen Outlook got started with the American League, so let's take the National League on first this time around. Some signings and trades have made a splash in the bullpens of the NL East, and there may still be more to come. With some top free agent closers and setup men still looking […]

Alshon Jeffery Catches Six Passes in the Wild Card Round

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery caught six passes on Sunday, gaining 82 yards. He was targeted nine times and led the Eagles in catches, yards, and targets. He's been even better since Nick Foles took over at quarterback, and the Eagles will almost certainly have to throw the ball a ton next week in […]

Josh Adams Disappears in the Wild Card Round

Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams got one carry on Sunday, gaining two yards. He did not see a target in the passing game. Adams was running as the lead back for the Eagles for a while in the second half of this season, but he's slowly been sliding down the depth chart, hitting rock […]

Nick Foles Keeps the Magic Going in the Wild Card Round

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles kept the magic going in the Wild Card Round on Sunday. He led his team to a 16-15 win by completing 25 of his 40 passes for 266 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Foles struggled in the first half, but came back in the second half looking much stronger, […]

Michael Gallup Scores a Touchdown in His First Playoff Game

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Michael Gallup scored a touchdown in his first playoff game on Saturday. He ended up with two catches for 18 yards total. He was targeted six times and could have had a bigger game, but his on-field performance was better than the box score showed. He'll be a risky DFS […]

Amari Cooper Goes Over 100 Yards in the Wild Card Round

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper caught seven passes for 106 yards in Saturday's Wild Card win. Cooper was targeted nine times and was clearly quarterback Dak Prescott's preferred target. Despite Cooper's relative struggles away from Dallas, he will have to remain a huge part of the offense if the Cowboys expect to keep up […]

Ezekiel Elliott Runs for Over 100 Yards in the Wild Card Round

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott ran the ball 26 times for 137 yards and a touchdown, adding four catches for 32 more yards. Elliott easily found room to run against the Seattle defense, and will certainly need to star in next week's game against either the Rams or the Saints if the Cowboys hope […]

Dak Prescott Earns His First Playoff Win

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott led his team to the first playoff win of his career on Saturday, completing 22 of his 33 passes for 226 yards. He threw one touchdown pass and one interception, and also ran the ball six times for 29 yards and another touchdown. Prescott was everything he needed to be […]

Zach Ertz Ends the Regular Season With a Dud

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz ended the regular season with a dud in Week 17, catching three passes for just 15 yards. Ertz set all kinds of tight end records this season, but he just wasn't the key piece on the offense in a game where Nick Foles led the Eagles into the playoffs. […]

Golden Tate Catches Four Passes in Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Golden Tate caught four passes in Week 17, gaining 33 yards. Tate was targeted six times, which was the most in the past four games and he's slowly but surely become an afterthought in the Eagles game plan. Facing a tough Bears defense in the first round of the playoffs, Tate […]

Alshon Jeffery Hauls in a Touchdown in Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery caught all five of his targets in Week 17, gaining 59 yards and scoring a touchdown. Jeffery looked good in this game, beating strong coverage to come down with every pass thrown his way. He's always had WR1 upside, but his usage this year and some mental lapses seemed […]

Nelson Agholor Catches Two Touchdowns in Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor caught five passes in Week 17, gaining 40 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Agholor caught one of his touchdowns from Nick Foles and the other one the only pass thrown in the game by Nate Sudfeld. Agholor had a very inconsistent season, but his recent usage makes him an […]

Josh Adams Doesn't Start but Still Gets 14 Touches in Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams ran the ball 11 times in Week 17, gaining 50 yards and adding three catches for 33 more yards. Adams did not get the start in this one, instead he played behind Wendell Smallwood. Heading into the playoffs, none of the Eagles running backs make for strong DFS options.

Wendell Smallwood Gets the Start in Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood got the start and led the backfield in touches in Week 17. He ran the ball 12 times, gaining 53 yards and adding four catches for 24 yards. The Eagles backfield has been one of the most unpredictable in the league, as Smallwood got just five touches in Week […]

Michael Gallup Catches Three Passes in the Season Finale

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Michael Gallup caught three passes on six targets in Week 17, gaining 50 yards. He also scored on a critical two-point conversion late in the game. Gallup only broke 55 receiving yards twice this season, but that was more caused by the Dallas passing game in general than by anything […]

Cole Beasley Catches Six Passes in Week 17

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley caught all six of his targets in Week 17, gaining 94 yards and scoring a touchdown. Beasley was solid all game, but his touchdown was one that we'll be seeing on highlight reels for a while. With Amari Cooper (five catches for 31 scoreless yards) struggling to make any […]