Cam Akers Tears Achilles' Tendon, Won't Play In 2021

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers tore his Achilles' tendon while training, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The injury is terrible news for Akers, who was set to take over as the lead back for the Rams in 2021 and was projected as a late first or early second-round pick in fantasy drafts. […]

Joey Votto Picks Up Three Hits In 11-Inning Loss

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-5 with a double, a run, and an RBI in an 11-inning, 15-11 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Votto drove in Jesse Winker on an RBI single in the second inning in the wild loss. The veteran first baseman is slashing .256/.351/.453 with 11 doubles, […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Allows Six Runs

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez struggled in a Monday start against the New York Mets. Gutierrez allowed six runs over four innings of work while striking out one and walking two. He served up three homers, including a pair of two-run shots in the game. Gutierrez escaped with a no-decision in what wound up being […]

Jesse Winker Double Twice, Drives In Two

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker turned in a solid game in an 11-inning, 15-11 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Winker went 3-for-6 with two doubles, two runs, and two RBI in the loss. The veteran outfielder's ninth-inning RBI double was the hit that tied the game up at 9-9 and served to […]

Tyler Naquin Has Five-Hit Night

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin turned in an excellent game in an 11-inning, 15-11 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Naquin went 5-for-6 with a double and four RBI in the wild loss. The veteran outfielder ripped a two-run double in the first inning and added RBI singles in the second and 10th […]

Steelers Defense Adds Melvin Ingram

The Pittsburgh Steelers and free-agent edge rusher Melvin Ingram agreed to a one-year deal on Monday. Ingram spent his entire nine-year career with the Los Angeles Chargers, posting 49 sacks and earning three trips to the Pro Bowl. The Steelers are looking for Ingram to help fill the defensive end spot opposite T.J. Watt that […]

Eric Ebron's Ceiling Is Limited

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron turned in a solid 2020 campaign, his first with the team. Ebron finished as a solid TE2, catching 56 passes for 558 yards and five touchdowns for the Steelers. This offseason, the Steelers used a third-round pick on promising Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth. While Ebron should still […]

Sonny Gray Strikes Out Six In Return From IL

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray allowed five runs over 4 2/3 innings in an 8-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Gray struck out six and walked four in the outing, which saw him struggle with his control. The veteran right-hander was activated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day after missing […]

Jonathan India Hits Solo Homer In Loss

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 7-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. India went deep in the eighth inning to tie the game up at 3-3 on a blast that traveled 377 feet. The rookie infielder continues to put together a quality season for the […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Eight Over Six Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a strong outing in a 7-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Castillo tossed six scoreless innings while striking out eight and walking three in the 11-inning loss. After a rough start to the season, the veteran hurler's mid-season resurgence continues. Castillo's ERA sat at 7.22 at […]

Tyler Naquin Drives In Two, Scores Twice

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs, and two RBI in an 11-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Naquin got the Reds off to a fast start, ripping a two-run double in the first inning, scoring Jesse Winker and Joey Votto. The veteran outfielder is now hitting .246 […]

Aristides Aquino Hits Solo Homer In Loss On Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in an 11-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Aquino was not originally in the starting lineup but he took over for Nick Castellanos after Castellanos was hit by a pitch during the third inning. Aquino is now hitting .234 with five homers, […]

Tyler Mahle Allows Five Runs Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle struggled in his first start after the All-Star break on Friday. Mahle allowed five runs over 5 1/3 innings of work while striking out eight and walking three in an 11-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He gave up two homers in the start, including a two-run shot to Willy […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Needs More Explosive Plays In 2021

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster signed a one-year deal to stay with the team that drafted him instead of moving to another city this past offseason. The veteran receiver will be looking to return to his 2018 form in hopes of scoring a lucrative long-term contract following the upcoming season. Despite scoring nine touchdowns, […]

Diontae Johnson Looking To Build On Breakout Season

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson had a breakout year in 2020, finishing with 85 catches for 827 yards and seven touchdowns, good enough to be a WR2 in PPR fantasy leagues. Johnson could take another step forward in 2021 if the Steelers offense can show improvement. There are signs that it might do just […]

Chase Claypool Setting Up As Early Draft Value

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool turned a lot of heads when he scored 10 touchdowns as a rookie for his team in 2020. Claypool should continue to improve in his sophomore campaign as he has a full year of NFL experience under his belt. Offseason reports indicate that slimmed-down quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's surgically repaired […]

Austin Hooper Hoping To Get Off To Fast Start

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper wound up as a fantasy bust last season after signing as a big-ticket free agent in 2020. Hooper finished with 46 catches for 435 yards and four touchdowns after hauling in at least 71 catches in each of the previous two campaigns while a member of the Atlanta Falcons. […]

Najee Harris Impressing Big Ben

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has impressed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the early going. Roethlisberger stated on the NFL's Instagram page, "Once (Najee) gets it and it clicks and he goes full-speed, man, it is going to be something to see." The rookie out of Alabama is expected to see a heavy workload right […]

Ben Roethlisberger Focused On Getting In Better Shape

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been focused on getting in better shape this offseason. The veteran quarterback struggled in 2020 and the Pittsburgh offense struggled along with him. Roethlisberger's surgically repaired right elbow is reportedly stronger this year, which should allow him to push the ball down the field more after he averaged a […]

Jarvis Landry Fully Healthy Heading Into 2021

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will be fully healthy heading into the 2021 season after struggling with injuries for much of the previous two years. In attempts to pick up some more elusiveness, Landry reportedly lost weight this offseason, dropping from 213 pounds to 197. The last time Landry played at that weight, he […]

Kareem Hunt Set To Reprise Role As Third-Down Back

In 2021, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt and teammate Nick Chubb will reprise their respective roles as the one-two punch in year two of the Kevin Stefanski offense. Last September, Hunt signed a contract extension to remain with the Browns last year, disappointing many dynasty gamers who were eyeing Hunt as a potential bell-cow […]

Odell Beckham Jr. A Bounceback Candidate

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is reportedly progressing well as he works his way back from a torn ACL suffered on October 25. Beckham was able to participate in the team's minicamp in June and was reportedly moving well without any wraps, sleeves, or braces on his surgically repaired knee. Teammate Jarvis […]

Sonny Gray Might Be Ready After All-Star Break

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray (ribs) has been on the injured list since July 8 with a strained rib cage. The injury came at an opportune time for Gray as he has been able to use the All-Star break as a chance to heal up from the injury, which has pestered him on and off […]

Nick Senzel Making Progress

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) is reportedly making progress as he works his way back from the 60-day injured list. Senzel had surgery to clean out some knee cartilage in late May and has been sidelined since. He has recently begun running, taking ground balls, and swinging the bat. Manager David Bell told reporters […]

Mike Moustakas Still Experiencing Heel Pain

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) is still experiencing pain in his right heel. Moustakas has been dealing with a right heel contusion and has been on the injured list since mid-May. He appeared to be trending in the right direction last month but was pulled off of a minor league rehab assignment when the […]

Tejay Antone Has Not Begun Throwing

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tejay Antone (forearm) has not yet begun a throwing program after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection early in the month of July. Antone has been sidelined with a right forearm strain and hasn't appeared in a game since June 24. The lack of a throwing program thus far is not as ominous […]

Nick Chubb Looking To Post Third 1,000 Yard Season

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is set to play the 2021 season on the final year of his rookie contract. Chubb has emerged as an integral part of the Cleveland offense and is on the record as saying that he would be open to signing an extension to stay with the Browns. If Cleveland […]

Tyler Stephenson Picks Up Two Hits In Win Sunday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 2-for-4 with two singles in a 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. The rookie backstop has been impressive as Cincy's backup catcher this season, finishing the first half with a .282 average, five homers, 34 runs, and 22 RBI in 195 at-bats. He's been hot at the […]

Josh Osich Picks Up First Career Save

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Josh Osich threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Osich picked up one strikeout while not allowing a baserunner in the outing. The left-hander was credited with a save in the game, the first of his career. Overall, Osich has a 2-0 record, […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Six, Walks Six

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo turned in a decent outing in his final start of the first half, allowing one run over 5 1/3 innings of work. He struck out six and walked six in the start while taking a no-decision. As evidenced by his six walks, Castillo struggled with his control in this one, […]