Wade Miley's Pitch Count Knocks Him Out Early

Houston Astros starter Wade Miley lasted only 3 2/3 innings, allowing an unearned run but walking five in the Astros 7-4 win Friday. Miley was wild from the start and was pulled after 95 pitches. After a dynamite month of July, Miley has struggled with his control in August, offering up 14 free passes over... Read More

George Springer Hits 453-Foot Home Run

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a 453-foot moonbeam, in the Astros 7-4 win over the Blue Jays. Springer drove in four total and now has back-to-back home run games, including nine runs batted in over his last four played. Springer is finishing an excellent month of August strong,... Read More

Jarrett Stidham Finishes First Preseason Strong

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham completed 18-of-28 passes for 228 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the team's final preseason game. The rookie took all of the snaps in the Patriots final tune-up before the regular season begins. Stidham has done well by himself this preseason, finishing the exhibition portion of the season... Read More

Jakobi Meyers Finishes Preseason With 253 Receiving Yards

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught only one pass for 28 yards in the team's final preseason game. It was nice grab for Meyers but he ended up seeing only two targets of the game. Meyers has emerged as the star of training camp for the Patriots, finishing his preseason with 20 catches... Read More

Nick Brossette Has Made Strong Case To Make The Team

New England Patriots running back Nick Brossette once again led the way in the preseason, carrying the ball 20 times for 63 yards and one touchdown. Brossette also added 18 receiving yards on four catches in the final preseason game of the season. Brossette is battling for a spot in a crowded backfield but has... Read More

Josh Gordon Makes Preseason Debut

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon caught two passes for 30 yards in the Patriots final preseason game. Gordon's appearance on the field was met with cheers from Patriots fans and he saw six targets in the game. Few doubt Gordon's talent but questions about his availability due to off the field issues will... Read More

Julian Edelman Makes Preseason Appearance

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman played sparingly in the team's final preseason game, making one catch for 20 yards. Edelman missed a large portion of camp with a broken thumb so the team clearly wanted to get him a touch of game action. Edelman looked like his normal self out on the field... Read More

Demaryius Thomas Successful In Patriots Debut

New England Patriots wide receiver Demaryius Thomas made his Patriots debut in the team's final preseason game on Thursday. Thomas made quite an impression, catching seven passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns. The veteran has been recovering from a torn achilles since last season but this certainly was a step in the right direction.... Read More

Justin Upton Can't Get Season Going

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton will start and hit fourth Tuesday night against the Rangers in Texas. It has been a lost season for the veteran, who has dealt with knee and groin injuries most of the year. Since his return to the lineup, his production has been practically non-existent. He is slashing only... Read More

Mike Trout One RBI Shy Of 100

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will try and reach 100 runs batted in for the third time in his career when the team opens up a series against the Rangers on Tuesday. Trout has been quiet over his last 30 at-bats, hitting only .233 during that span. But these lulls at the plate have... Read More

Albert Pujols Slugging .478 In Road Games

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols will hit fifth Tuesday night against Mike Minor and the Rangers. Pujols has a favorable matchup to produce on several different fronts. Pujols has hit for marginal power on the road this season, slugging .478 with 13 home runs through 55 games away from the friendly confines. He... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Hitting .316 Over Last 22 Games

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will start and hit third Tuesday against the Rangers. Ohtani is on a nice run at the plate right now, hitting .316 with 11 runs scored and 11 runs batted in over his last 22 games. Ohtani has done most of his damage hitting at night this season,... Read More

Kole Calhoun Trying To Finish August Strong

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun is coming off of a productive week of baseball and is slashing .320/.414/.640 over his last seven starts heading into Tuesday's action against the Rangers. Calhoun has two doubles, two home runs and four runs batted in during that span, including an impressive 4-for-4 performance last Friday. It has... Read More

Andrew Heaney Looks To Stay Hot On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney will take the bump Tuesday night against the Rangers. Heaney has been trending in the right direction lately, posting a 3.43 ERA over his last seven starts and is 2-0 with a 2.41 ERA in three August starts. Heaney is coming off of a masterful performance against the Rangers... Read More

Josh Reddick Stuck In Deep Slump

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick is one of the few offensive players on the team not crushing the baseball right now heading into Tuesday's action. The veteran is slashing only .179/.207/.226 over his last 30 games played and is slugging only .231 since the All-Star break. Reddick wasn't having a spectacular season but posted a... Read More

George Springer Slugging .508 At Home

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is slugging .508 at home this season as the team prepares to open up a series against the Rays on Tuesday. Springer is currently hitting .303 in the month of August but the power numbers have taken a hit recently. He has only two extra-base hits over his last 51... Read More

Yuli Gurriel Posting 1.110 OPS Since All-Star Break

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is slugging .649 over his last 15 games heading into the team's series against the Rays on Tuesday. Since the All-Star break, Gurriel has become one of the most surprising offensive powerhouses in the American League. After posting a .796 OPS in his first 81 games this season, Gurriel... Read More

Alex Bregman Slugging .768 Over Last 15 Games

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is peaking offensively at the right time and is slugging .768 over his last 15 games heading into Tuesday's action against the Rays. Once again, Bregman has been an elite force at the plate in the second half of the season. The 25-year-old is now slashing .392/.484/.797 over his... Read More

Michael Brantley Hitting .420 In August

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley has taken his game to another level in the month of August, slashing .420/.473/.691 over his last 81 at-bats. He has smacked 11 doubles during that span with 19 runs batted in as the veteran continues to have a career-year. Brantley is having a dynamite second half to his season,... Read More

Yordan Alvarez Mired In First Mini-Slump

Houston Astros rookie designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is experiencing his first mini-slump of the season, going only 3-for-22 over his last seven games. The phenom has been unstoppable most of the season but was quiet over the last week. He may be hitting only .136 during that span but Alvarez is still slashing .316/.423/.671 in... Read More

Jose Altuve Slugging .833 Over Last Seven Games

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has multiple hits in each of his last three starts heading into the team's matchup against the Rays at Minute Maid Park. Altuve is once again on another hot streak, going 10-for-24 (.415) over his last seven games and is slugging .833 during that span. It has been a... Read More

Justin Verlander Looking To Get Back On Winning Track

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander will take the mound on Tuesday hoping to shake loose from a rare loss last week against the Tigers. Verlander (15-5) has been on quite a roll over his last seven starts, posting a 2.15 ERA with a 0.78 WHIP and an eye-popping 79 strikeouts over his last 46 innings.... Read More

Rex Burkhead Totals Three Touches In Tune-Up

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead carried the ball twice for three yards and caught one six-yard pass in the Patriots third preseason game. The Patriots ran some of their starters out for the first few series and Burkhead got some snaps in. When healthy, Burkhead can be a valuable red zone threat in... Read More

Nick Brossette Leads Patriots With 53 Rushing Yards

New England Patriots running back Nick Brossette led the team with 14 carries for 53 yards in the team's third preseason game against the Panthers. Brossette has now registered 150 yards from scrimmage with two touchdowns through three preseason games. Brossette is not expected to factor into the Patriots backfield mix this season but the... Read More

Damien Harris Rushes For Only Eight Yards Against Panthers

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris saw only two carries in the Patriots 10-3 preseason win over the Panthers. One week after Harris racked up 80 rushing yards, the rookie barely saw the field. The Patriots opted to run their first-team out on the field offensively for the first few series and then running... Read More

Phillip Dorsett Racks Up Seven Catches Against Panthers

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett caught seven passes for 47 yards in the Patriots 10-3 preseason win over the Panthers. Dorsett got in on the action early, connecting with quarterback Tom Brady for some first downs. The veteran has been a bit banged up throughout camp but his continued chemistry with Brady is... Read More

Sony Michel Tallies 10 Carries In Third Preseason Game

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel rushed for 36 yards on 10 carries in the team's 10-3 preseason win over the Panthers. Michel making his preseason debut, albeit inconsequential, has to be a positive sign for fantasy owners in upcoming drafts. The second-year running back has missed most of camp recovering from offseason knee... Read More

Jarrett Stidham Efficient Again In Third Preseason Game

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham saw extended playing time in the team's third preseason game against the Panthers. The Patriots chose to sit incumbent backup Brian Hoyer and gave the reins to the rookie after Tom Brady played the first few series. Stidham played well again, completing 15-of-19 passes for 134 yards. He did... Read More

Jakobi Meyers Shines Again With 74 Yards

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers delivered again in the preseason, catching seven passes for 74 yards in the Patriots 10-3 win. Quarterback Tom Brady made an appearance but Meyers mostly worked with backup Jarrett Stidham. Meyers now has 19 receptions for 225 yards and two touchdowns through three preseason games. Teammate Phillip Dorsett... Read More

Benjamin Watson Exits Against Panthers

New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson left the team's third preseason game after a hit to the head against the Panthers. The veteran caught a 10-yard pass from quarterback Tom Brady and took a hit to the helmet from the Panthers Eric Reid. It was a dangerous hit and Watson did not return. Watson... Read More