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Nick Foles Leads His Team to a Win Despite Not Doing Much
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, starting in place of the injured Carson Wentz (knee), led his team to a win on Thursday night despite not putting up impressive numbers at all. Foles completed 19-of-34 passes for just 117 scoreless yards. He also threw an interception, but the Eagles ultimately won 18-12. Foles was very much […]
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Mack Hollins Sent to Injured Reserve
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins was placed on injured reserve due to a groin injury. Hollins was slated for a much bigger role in his sophomore season, but he needs more time to recover from sports hernia surgery. He's a candidate to return in the second half of the season, but he certainly doesn't […]
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Matt Adams Goes Yard Twice on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams hit two home runs on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored. The two blasts gave him 20 on the year. He hit his first one in the first inning with two runners on base, then added a solo shot in the fifth inning for […]
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Carlos Martinez Earns a Save on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez picked up a save on Wednesday, tossing the last two innings of the Cardinals' 7-6 win over the Washington Nationals. He allowed two hits but no runs and struck out four. Martinez started the season off as a starting pitcher but injuries led him to several stints on the […]
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Miles Mikolas Coughs Up a Dozen Hits but Still Wins
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas wasn't at his best on Wednesday but was still able to end up with a win. He pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing 12 hits but just four runs. He struck out two and did not issue a walk. Mikolas was very hittable in this one, but he was […]
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Brad Hand Strikes Out the Side for a Save on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand picked up his 32nd save of the season on Wednesday, striking out the side in the ninth inning to close out a 3-1 win for his team. With Cody Allen working the eighth inning ahead of Hand in this one, it looks like Hand is taking over the closer's […]
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Corey Kluber Strikes Out 10 in Wednesday's Win
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber struck out 10 batters in 6 2/3 innings of work on Wednesday. He gave up just one run on two hits and a walk against the Kansas City Royals, earning a win and a quality start. Kluber improved to 18-7 on the season with a 2.75 ERA.
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Tavon Austin Shouldn't Be Near Starting Lineups in Week 1
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver/running back Tavon Austin should not be anywhere near a starting lineup for Week 1. While Austin has drawn rave reviews both from his quarterback and his coaches, he still seems low on the pecking order and will need designed plays in order to make much noise on the field. While this […]
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Michael Gallup Could Do Some Damage on Sunday
Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Michael Gallup may be the only Dallas receiver worth starting in fantasy on Sunday for Week 1. Facing the Carolina Panthers defense, a unit that allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers last season, Gallup could lead the Cowboys in receiving. He looked good in the preseason and […]
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Terrance Williams Not a Week 1 Fantasy Option
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams is not a recommended fantasy option in Week 1. Despite going up against a Carolina Panthers defense that gave up the fifth-most points to opposing wide receivers last season, Williams likely won't do much. With wide receivers Allen Hurns and Michael Gallup seeming like more appealing targets for quarterback […]
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Allen Hurns Not a Great Option Despite a Strong Matchup
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns is not a great fantasy option for Week 1 despite a good matchup against the Carolina Panthers defense. Hurns barely did anything in the preseason and was dealing with a groin injury for most of it. He's expected to play in Week 1, but he and quarterback Dak Prescott […]
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Ezekiel Elliott Should Put Up Decent Numbers on Sunday
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott might not amaze in Week 1, but he should put up solid enough numbers when Dallas travels to Carolina to face the Panthers. Elliott will certainly receive enough carries to put up some points, but his usage in the passing game remains to be seen. The Carolina defense did […]
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Dak Prescott Could Disappoint in Week 1
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is not a highly recommended fantasy option in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. He is currently ranked somewhere in the lower half of the QB2 tier for the first week. His rushing could provide a decent floor, but with the Cowboys playing as underdogs on the road, he likely […]
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Jordan Hicks Records a Save on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks earned a save on Tuesday, recording an out against the only batter he faced. Hicks was warming up in the bullpen for a regular save chance, but the Cardinals offense extended the lead to 11-5 before Hicks came in. When a pair of Cardinals relievers struggled and turned […]
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Jose Ramirez Getting Wednesday Off
Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. There doesn't seem to be any kind of injury to worry about here, it's just a routine day off for Ramirez. Yandy Diaz will step in to play third base and hit third while Ramirez gets […]
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Mike Clevinger Pitches Well on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger pitched well again on Tuesday, picking up a win and a quality start. He pitched six innings, striking out 10 and allowing just one run in his fifth double digit strikeout game of the season. Clevinger throws too many pitches and rarely goes deep into games, but he's been […]
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Dallas Goedert Not a Strong Option in Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles rookie tight end Dallas Goedert is not a strong fantasy option in a Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Goedert will certainly have a role this season, especially in the first few weeks while Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is out, but with Zach Ertz as the starting tight end, Goedert will be playing […]
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Zach Ertz Could Have a Monster Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz could have a huge Week 1 on Thursday night. With Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) out for the game and Nick Foles starting under center, the entire Eagles offense could realistically rest on Ertz's shoulders. He's ranked as the TE3 for Week 1, but has legitimate TE1 upside this week and […]
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Mike Wallace Is a Risky Play for Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mike Wallace is a risky play for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. He has some upside, but he comes with a lot of risk. With Nick Foles getting the start in place of Carson Wentz (knee), the Eagles will likely be a bit more conservative with the deep ball, which […]
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Nelson Agholor Could Do Well on Thursday Night
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor could have a strong start to the season on Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons. He'll be working as the team's WR1 because of Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) needing a few more weeks to recover from offseason surgery. Agholor was shaping up as a solid WR3 even with Jeffery around, […]
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Darren Sproles Not a Great Week 1 Option
Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles is not a recommended fantasy option for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Sproles is back for one more season in the Philly backfield, but he'll be sharing third downs with Corey Clement and won't see much of the field if any on early downs. Sproles should still be […]
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Corey Clement Unlikely to Make Much Noise in Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement isn't expected to make much noise in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Clement will be the main backup for starter Jay Ajayi and will also mix in on third down plays along with veteran Darren Sproles. Clement is a high-upside running back for the 2018 season and could […]
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Jay Ajayi Could Struggle on Thursday Night
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi could struggle on Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons. He's been missing some practices and limited in others due to a foot injury, but he is expected to play in Week 1. Still, he's a mid-range RB2 at best, so owners should temper their expectations. The Falcons defense should […]
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Nick Foles Unlikely to Replicate Super Bowl Heroics in Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will get the start for the Eagles in Week 1, but he isn't a recommended starter for your fantasy team. With the team's top wide receiver, Alshon Jeffery (shoulder), missing the first game, Foles will have a limited cast to work with. Foles is currently in the lower end of […]
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Mack Hollins Out for Thursday Night's Game
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins (groin) is out for Thursday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is also out, leaving Nelson Agholor and Mike Wallace as the key receivers on the Eagles, along with tight end Zach Ertz. Hollins has dealt with groin issues throughout training camp and the preseason, but […]
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Alshon Jeffery is "Week-To-Week"
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is "week-to-week," according to head coach Doug Pederson. An earlier report stated that Jeffery would miss the first two weeks of the season, and that still seems accurate. He is on the active roster, so he'll almost certainly play before Week 7, but it's almost a certainty that […]
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Week 23 MLB Closers and Saves Report
This week was another interesting one in the bullpens around the league. The Phillies continued to be unpredictable, the Nationals continued to struggle to end games with a lead, and the Twins seem to have finally settled on a ninth-inning arm. Meanwhile, formerly elite closers are struggling in Cleveland and Los Angeles, but only one […]
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Matt Carpenter Back In Thursday's Lineup
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Carpenter was forced to leave Wednesday's game because of nausea, but the team later confirmed he was just dealing with a 24-hour virus. He's back in there leading off and playing third base.
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Miles Mikolas Takes a Loss on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas took a loss on Wednesday despite pitching decently. He lasted five innings, allowing two runs on eight hits and a walk. He struck out five but lowered his record to 13-4. He was able to keep his ERA under three, at 2.96. He's been an excellent find for […]
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Cody Allen Blows a Save and Takes a Loss on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen took the loss after blowing the save in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Allen pitched an inning, but allowed two runs on two hits and two walks. With Brad Hand pitching well, Allen could start seeing fewer and fewer save situations as we get into September. He was […]
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