Miguel Sano Hits Game-Winning Grand Slam

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in a 9-5 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader. Sano's first career slam was a big one as he broke a 5-5 tie in the eighth inning. The veteran power hitter is batting .239 with […]

Joey Votto Hits 15th Homer on Friday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Votto launched a third-inning pitch from starter Mike Leake for his 15th home run of the season. The veteran first baseman is hitting .268 with a .783 OPS, 75 runs, 46 RBI, and […]

Browns Defense a Strong Play Against Darnold-Less Jets

The Cleveland Browns Defense was lit up for 43 points in their Week 1 loss to the Tennessee Titans. While the final score wasn't pretty, the defense played better than it shows as three second-half interceptions, including a pick-six, gave the Titans excellent field position throughout the contest. Cleveland should bounce back against the New […]

David Njoku a Low-End TE1 in Week 2

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku was the only pass-catcher on his team to haul in a touchdown in a disastrous 43-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 1. The young tight end should be busy in the red zone once again in Week 2 when he takes on the New York Jets on […]

Odell Beckham Jr. a WR1 Against Jets in Week 2

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will be a top-five play at his position in fantasy in Week 2 against the New York Jets. Beckham caught seven passes for 71 yards in Week 1, a 43-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans. He was on his way to a big afternoon but only caught one […]

Jarvis Landry a WR3 Against Jets on Monday Night

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry posted four receptions for 67 yards in his team's season opener against the Tennessee Titans last week. The veteran wideout will look to build upon those numbers in Week 2 when he takes on the New York Jets on Monday night. The Jets will mostly use slot corner Brian […]

Nick Chubb a Solid RB1 in Week 2

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb turned in a productive Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, going for 75 rushing yards on 17 carries. It would have been a better outing had he not been vultured by Dontrell Hilliard from the four-yard line. Chubb will be in line for a majority of the carries again […]

Week 2 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! After an explosive Week 1, we are ready to get back to it and win some more money in Week 2. Many offenses came to play in the season opener, with the Ravens leading the way with 59 points and Tennessee surprising with 43 points. It wasn't all great, however, as the […]

Baker Mayfield a Low-End QB1 in Week 2

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will be looking to erase the memories of his poor performance in Week 1 when the team takes on the New York Jets on Monday night in Week 2. Mayfield was not at his finest last week, throwing three interceptions including a pick-six in the 43-13 loss to the Tennessee […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits 45th Homer

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, and three RBI in an 11-5 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Suarez launched an eighth-inning, two-run homer off Seattle reliever Matt Wisler as part of a four-run inning. Suarez is putting the finishing touches on another excellent season, hitting .269 […]

Nelson Cruz Homers in Loss To Washington

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in a 12-6 loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Cruz hit a solo shot off Washington starter Patrick Corbin in the third inning but it wasn't enough in the defeat. The veteran DH has put up impressive numbers in just […]

Torn Labrum Ends Nick Senzel's Season

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel has a torn labrum in his right shoulder and will not play the rest of the season. Senzel had been dealing with soreness in his shoulder since making a diving catch on August 31 but attempted to play through the injury. The Reds have yet to release a timetable for […]

Rashard Higgins Limited Thursday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice. Higgins was rolled up on while blocking during the second quarter of Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans. The veteran receiver racked up 46 yards on the team's opening drive last week but was not heard from after, possibly due to the knee […]

Sonny Gray Pitches Well in Loss to Seattle

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray pitched well in a 5-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Gray allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings while striking out nine. It was really only one mistake that did him in as he cruised through six no-hit innings before he allowed a three-run homer to Kyle Lewis […]

Jorge Polanco Hits 21st Homer in Loss

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in a 6-2 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Polanco launched his 21st homer of the year off Stephen Strasburg in the third inning for the only Minnesota runs of the game. The young shortstop is putting the finishing touches on a career […]

Jose Berrios Fires Seven Scoreless Innings

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios was impressive in a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Berrios fired seven scoreless innings while striking out four and walking one. The young hurler picked up the win, improving his record to 12-8, to go along with a 3.63 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 173 strikeouts in 181 […]

Mitch Garver Notches 30th Homer

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Garver went deep off Washington starter Anibal Sanchez in the fifth inning, giving him the first 30-homer season of his career. Garver has taken a huge step forward at the plate […]

Trevor Bauer Strikes Out Eight Mariners

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer looked good in his Tuesday start against the Seattle Mariners. Bauer allowed two runs over 6 1/3 innings of work while striking out eight in the 4-3 loss. He escaped with a no-decision in the contest after departing with his team down 2-1. Bauer has mostly struggled since his trade […]

Ted Ginn a Boom/Bust Flex on Monday Night

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn will make his season debut on Monday night against the Houston Texans. Houston struggled to contain opposing wide receivers in 2018, ranking 19th in pass defense DVOA while ranking first against the run. That could serve to funnel extra opportunities away from the running backs and toward the […]

Latavius Murray an RB3 on Monday Night

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray will debut for his new team on Monday night against the Houston Texans. Murray is expected to slot into the Mark Ingram role for the Saints this season after the latter left for Baltimore as a free agent. Ingram averaged just over 13 touches per game in 2018, […]

Browns Defense Struggles in Week 1 Loss

The Cleveland Browns Defense struggled in a 43-13 Week 1 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 1. Cleveland racked up four sacks but was not able to force a turnover in the contest. Not all of the blame can be placed at the feet of the Cleveland defense as two of Baker Mayfield's fourth-quarter […]

Jake Odorizzi Strikes Out 10 on Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi pitched well in a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Odorizzi allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings while striking out 10 in a no-decision. He zipped through five scoreless innings before Cleveland caught up to him for two runs in the sixth. Odorizzi has been a reliable […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out 10 in Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo pitched well in a 2-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. Castillo allowed two runs over 7 2/3 innings while striking out 10. Castillo wound up the hard-luck loser as his offense scraped together just three hits in the loss. The young right-hander is having a fantastic season, posting […]

Michael Pineda Hit With 60-Game PED Suspension

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda was suspended for 60 games for violating MLB's drug policy on Saturday. Pineda, who was coming off an excellent 10-strikeout outing against the Cleveland Indians on Friday, will begin his suspension immediately. He tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic normally used as a masking agent. The suspension means […]

Week 1 DFS GPP Stacks For FanDuel And DraftKings

Hey there RotoBallers! After a long off-season, the big day is finally here as the NFL regular season Week 1 kicks off. You have probably already been tinkering with daily fantasy lineups since prices were released last month but there's always room for more combinations. Get those lineups set on Sunday morning, sit back, and […]

Eugenio Suarez Homers, Drives in Four

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a huge night in a 7-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Suarez went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in the loss. The veteran third baseman took Arizona reliever Stefan Crichton deep in the fifth inning for his 42nd homer of the season. Suarez missed […]

Michael Pineda Strikes Out 10 in No-Decision

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda was dominant in a 6-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Friday. Pineda allowed just one run over six innings while striking out 10 in the 11-inning loss. His only mistake was a third-inning homer off Francisco Lindor's bat. Pineda has been getting stronger as the season goes on, having […]

Sonny Gray Allows Just One Run in Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray was excellent in a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Gray allowed just one run over six innings while striking out seven. Despite his strong outing, Gray had to settle for a no-decision in the eventual win. Gray has been a fantastic fantasy pitcher for the Reds this […]

Jose Berrios Struggles in Loss to Boston

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios struggled in a 6-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Berrios allowed six runs on eight hits over five innings, with two of those hits going over the fence for home runs. He struck out six and walked three in the loss. Berrios' record dropped to 11-8, to […]

Eugenio Suarez Likely to Return to Lineup Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) is likely to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Suarez has been out of action since he was hit in the hand by a pitch on Sunday. He was able to pinch-run in Wednesday's win over Philadelphia, indicating that he is trending in the […]