BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: We are now firm believers that Jonnu Smith can be counted on in certain spots to deliver as a solid fantasy tight end. He has racked up five straight games with 35 receiving yards or more and is consistently producing even though […]
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly faced the daunting task of trying to slow down the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies offense in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night on the road in an extremely hostile environment. Kelly ended up taking the loss after allowing four earned runs on three hits (all home […]
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola was on point in the easy 10-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Nola improved to 3-0 this postseason by tossing six shutout innings, allowing only three hits, walking none and striking out seven. The 30-year-old kept the Snakes […]
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber continued his all-or-nothing ways in the 10-0 rout over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series to help the Phils take a commanding two games to none lead in the best-of-seven series. Schwarber went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs, […]
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on Tuesday that he was considering hitting rookie outfielder Evan Carter in the three-hole for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday against Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier. Carter had previously been hitting fifth in the Rangers lineup. Despite being hot with the lumber in his […]
Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. After covering the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies, we continue through the National League West with […]
Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (elbow) is just four months removed from his second Tommy John surgery but already has full range of motion and is two months away from doing more extensive upper-body exercises in his recovery. He should resume throwing not far beyond the new year and expects to be on a mound […]
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) is feeling better this week, has been cleared to throw and will be limited in Wednesday's practice session. Jones injured his neck in Week 5 and was held out of the Week 6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. The […]
Week 6 didn't let up on the injury front, so kudos to those of you who continue to battle on! A heavy bye week puts more pressure on us to fill the gaps as we dig into our wallets here. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly fantasy football waiver wire […]
Emari Demercado was a popular waiver wire add last week after a knee injury sent James Conner to the Injured Reserve. Demercado had 10 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown in the game where Conner was injured. That led to many adding Demercado, working under the theory that he was going to be Arizona's […]
Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 7, as of October 18. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 7, including Christian McCaffrey, David Montgomery, Kyren Williams, and Jahmyr Gibbs. As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and […]
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) confirmed that he's dealing with a strain to the right rotator cuff in his shoulder and he's unsure if he'll be able to get back to 100 percent health this year. Watson was injured in Week 3 and didn't play in Week 4. He then had the Week 5 […]
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) will not practice on Wednesday and is doubtful for Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Head coach Matt Eberflus didn't have any updates on Fields, and it's all about grip strength for him right now with his right hand. The Bears are preparing to start undrafted […]
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 51% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dalton Schultz might be off this week, but what about Weeks 8 through 18? Those count, too, you know. Schultz has been playing like his helmet is on fire. He has touchdowns in three straight games and has established a connection with rookie […]
The Chicago Bears are preparing to start rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Justin Fields (thumb) is doubtful to play this weekend after dislocating his thumb in the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Running back Khalil Herbert (ankle) is on Injured Reserve and rookie Roschon […]