Nick Chubb (RB, CLE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper

We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition of […]

Eugenio Suarez Launches Homer In Fourth Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez's homer binge continued on Thursday as he homered in his fourth straight game. The All-Star third baseman blasted a first-inning offering from Philadelphia Phillies starter Ranger Suarez for a two-run shot. Suarez is now batting .306 with a .974 OPS, 23 homers, 55 runs, and 78 RBI. The veteran […]

Adam Jones Will Try Out For Browns Friday

The Cleveland Browns will try out free-agent cornerback Adam Jones on Friday, according to a tweet from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jones most recently played for the Cincinnati Bengals but they declined to pick up his option this spring. Jones is now 34 and would presumably compete with T.J. Carrie and rookie Denzel Ward for starting […]

Scooter Gennett Turns In Three-Hit Afternoon

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett broke out of his post-All-Star game lull, going 3-for-4 in his team's 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Gennett came into the game hitless in 14 at-bats since the break but was able to jump-start his bat against the Cardinals with two singles and a double. […]

Brian Dozier Picks Up Two Hits Wednesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier went 2-for-6 with a double and a run scored in his team's 12-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. The double gives Dozier 21 on the season, along with a .225 average, .718 OPS, 16 homers, 63 runs, 51 RBI, and six steals. It has been somewhat […]

Mitch Garver Enjoys Four-Hit Afternoon

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver enjoyed a career day in his team's 12-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Garver went 4-for-6 with a double, a homer, two runs, and five RBI to power his team to an extra-inning victory. Both the four hits and five RBI go down as career highs for […]

Eli Rogers Returns To Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Eli Rogers agreed to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Rogers tore his ACL in January and was non-tendered by the team earlier in the offseason but will return to the team which he has spent the past two seasons with. The slot receiver visited with a few other teams, […]

Denzel Ward Signs Rookie Deal

The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday that they signed cornerback Denzel Ward to his rookie contract. Ward agreed to a four-year deal with a fifth-year team option after the Browns used the No. 4 overall pick on him in the 2018 draft. The former Ohio State Buckeye impressed several in the organization during the rookie […]

Jabrill Peppers Starts Camp On PUP List

Cleveland Browns safety Jabrill Peppers (groin) will open training camp on the PUP list. It is unclear when exactly Peppers injured his groin or just how serious the injury is, but he will not be on the field at the start of camp. Peppers, heading into his second year, is expected to see competition from […]

Ricardo Louis Will Not Play In 2018

According to Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson, wide receiver Ricardo Louis (neck) will not play in 2018. It is unclear when Louis injured his neck but it is an issue which will prevent him from taking the field for the Browns. Cleveland overhauled the receiving corps this offseason, trading for Jarvis Landry and signed […]

Eduardo Escobar Drives In Three Runs

Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar turned in a big game in his team's 5-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Escobar went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, and three RBI to power his team to victory. The veteran infielder is enjoying a career season, hitting .278 with an .860 OPS, 37 […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits 21st Homer Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez accounted for all of his team's offense on Tuesday in a 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in the seventh inning. The veteran third baseman is enjoying a career year, batting .306 with a .962 OPS, 21 homers, 52 runs, and […]

Joey Votto Still Looking For First Hit Since All-Star Break

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 0-for-2 with two walks in his team's 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. The hitless performance drops Votto's batting average to .283 with an .849 OPS, nine homers, 55 runs, and 50 RBI on the season. The veteran is still looking for his first hit […]

Logan Morrison Hits Homer In Win

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and three RBI in his team's 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The homer came off of Toronto reliever Joe Biagini in the fifth inning, giving Morrison 12 on the season. Morrison, signed as a free agent in the offseason, […]

Joe Mauer Picks Up Three Hits In Win

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer went 3-for-5 with a double, a run, and one RBI in his team's 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The three-hit game raises Mauer's batting average to .285 with three homers, 34 runs, and 30 RBI on the year. Mauer isn't a fantasy factor in standard […]

Josh Gordon's Absence "Proactive"

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon will be absent at the start of training camp. With a player with a past as checkered as Gordon's, suspicions immediately arose that he may have been suspended by the NFL again. ESPN's Adam Schefter, however, put some of those concerns to rest. Schefter tweeted, […]

Josh Gordon Absent At Start Of Training Camp

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon will not be at the start of his team's training camp. Gordon tweeted out that his absence is "part of my overall health and treatment plan." There appears to be no reason for concern regarding Gordon's status and instead him getting out in front of the story before speculation […]

Logan Morrison Logs One RBI In Return From DL

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Logan Morrison (hip) was activated from the disabled list on Sunday ahead of his team's game against the Kansas City Royals. Batting fifth in his return to action, Morrison went 0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk in the game. The veteran slugger has been a disappointment in his first season […]

Jake Odorizzi K's Eight, Takes No-Decision

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi pitched extremely well against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday but had to settle for a no-decision. Odorizzi spun six innings of one-run ball, striking out eight and allowing just three base runners but his offense provided just three runs of support in the ballgame. Odorizzi is now sitting on […]

Jose Peraza Logs Two Singles

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza went 2-for-4 with two singles in his team's 9-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Peraza, who has been holding down the leadoff spot in the lineup of late, is now hitting .296 with a .737 OPS, five homers, 53 runs, 35 RBI, and 17 steals in 2018. He […]

Eddie Rosario Drives In One Run On Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario went 2-for-4 with a run and one RBI in his team's 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. The two-hit game raises Rosario's batting average to .312 with an .884 OPS, 19 homers, 62 RBI, 66 runs, and six steals on the season. Rosario has been one of […]

Lance Lynn Struggles With Control Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Lance Lynn struggled with his control in a loss to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Lynn allowed three runs in five innings while striking out six and walking six. As has been the case for much of the season, Lynn was unable to throw strikes consistently, which led to him underperforming […]

Kyle Gibson Picks Up Seventh Loss Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson picked up his seventh loss on Friday as he allowed the Kansas City Royals to score four runs over 5 1/3 innings of work. Gibson struck out five and walked two in the outing. The veteran right-hander has been a solid fantasy performer this season, posting a 4-7 record, 3.57 […]

Eugenio Suarez Picks Up Two Hits Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-4 in his team's 12-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. The pair of singles raises Suarez's batting average to .315 with a .974 OPS, 19 homers, 50 runs, and 71 RBI on the season. Suarez has firmly established himself as a top-end fantasy third baseman and […]

Le'Veon Bell Turned Down $70 Million Contract

According to a report from NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the Pittsburgh Steelers offered running back Le'Veon Bell a five-year, $70 million contract ahead of the July 16 deadline for the two sides to work out an extension. Rapoport went on to report that $30 million of that contract would come over the next two years. That […]

Brian Dozier Comes Up Big With Walk-Off Grand Slam

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier finished off the first half of the season in style on Sunday. Dozier launched a walk-off grand slam to down the Tampa Bay Rays 11-7. The veteran finished the game 2-for-6 with two runs and five RBI. Dozier came to the plate in the bottom of the tenth with […]

Jose Peraza Racks Up Five Hits Saturday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza continued his hot hitting on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Peraza went 5-for-6 with a run and two RBI in his team's 8-2 win. The young infielder has been swinging a hot bat of late, picking up 14 hits over his past eight games played. On the season, he […]

Joey Votto Ropes Two-Run Single Saturday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 2-for-5 with a two-run single, a double, a walk, and a run scored in his team's 8-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. The big night raises Votto's batting average to .290 with an .863 OPS, nine homers, 20 doubles, 54 runs, 50 RBI, and one […]

Eduardo Escobar Drives In Two Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 2-for-4 with two RBI in his team's 19-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Escobar is now slashing .274/.328/.512 with 14 homers, 35 doubles, 41 runs, and 57 RBI. He cooled off significantly at the end of June and beginning of July but he's rounded back […]

Jose Peraza Picks Up Three Hits On Friday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in his team's 9-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Peraza has been performing well as the Reds' leadoff batter and is hitting .279 with a .705 OPS, five homers, 51 runs, 32 RBI, and 17 steals overall. Over […]