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 […]

Trevor Bauer Takes No-Decision on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer struggled in an 8-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Bauer allowed four runs over five innings while striking out six. He gave up six hits, including two homers, in the contest. Bauer's tenure with the Reds continues to underwhelm, as he has an 8.23 ERA and 1-4 record […]

Joey Votto Doubles, Homers in Win

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and two RBI in an 8-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Votto hit a first-inning homer off Phillies starter Aaron Nola, giving him 14 home runs on the season. Overall, it has been a slow season for Votto, […]

David Njoku a Low-End TE1 in Week 1

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku draws a tough matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1. Njoku missed most of the preseason with a knee issue but he has been back at practice since mid-August so his status shouldn't be in question for Week 1. More concerning than Njoku's knee in Week 1 is […]

Jarvis Landry a WR3 in Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will take on the Tennessee Titans for the Week 1 season opener. Landry missed a large part of the preseason while dealing with an undisclosed injury but he has been practicing regularly since mid-August. While the injury is no longer a concern, Landry's target volume is still a question […]

Odell Beckham Jr. a Solid WR1 in Cleveland Debut

After missing all four preseason games, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will finally get a chance to make his debut in orange and brown in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Beckham, who dealt with a hip injury throughout the preseason, will settle in as a no-brainer WR1 in fantasy when he lines […]

Aristides Aquino Hits 15th Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 7-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Just over a month after his call-up, Aquino continues to demolish big league pitching, with a .313 average, 1.129 OPS, 15 homers, 23 runs, 34 RBI, and two steals. The rookie slugger already set […]

Taylor Rogers Cruises to 22nd Save

Minnesota Twins closer Taylor Rogers slammed the door on the Detroit Tigers in a 5-3 win on Monday. Rogers pitched a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one to pick up his 22nd save of the season. Aside from his six blown saves, Rogers has been a rock-solid fantasy reliever this season, posting a 2-3 […]

Jake Odorizzi Strikes Out Seven on Monday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in a solid outing in a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Odorizzi gave up three runs over five innings of work while striking out seven. He ended up taking a no-decision in the outing, keeping his record at 14-6. Odorizzi will take a 3.61 ERA, 1.23 […]

Chargers GM: We Won't Discuss Melvin Gordon Contract In-season

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco told the media on Sunday that the team will not discuss a contract extension with running back Melvin Gordon during the season. Gordon, of course, has held out the entire preseason in hopes of signing a new, long-term deal with the team. If the Chargers stick to this […]

Browns Claim Ricky Seals-Jones

The Cleveland Browns claimed tight end Ricky Seals-Jones on Sunday after the Arizona Cardinals let him go on final cutdowns. Seals-Jones signed with the Cardinals as an undrafted rookie in 2017 and had played the past two seasons in Arizona. He has 46 receptions for 544 yards and four touchdowns in his career. Seals-Jones will […]

Baker Mayfield a QB1 in Week 1

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will open his season with a home game against the Tennessee Titans. Mayfield played sparingly throughout the preseason, completing 15-of-32 passes for 149 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Browns head into Week 1 installed as 5.5-point home favorites. Because of that, there's a chance Mayfield isn't asked to […]

Nick Chubb a Locked-in RB1 in Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb saw just one carry in the preseason as the team opted to keep their lead running back fresh for the regular season. Chubb will go up against a Tennessee Titans Defense that was solid against the run in 2018, ranking 15th in DVOA. With Chubb locked in as the […]

Joey Votto Hits 13th Homer in Loss

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Votto launched a third-inning pitch from Michael Wacha over the fence for his 13th home run of the season. It has been a very slow season for the star first baseman, who […]