Dontrell Hilliard Out Thursday

Cleveland Browns running back Dontrell Hilliard (concussion) is not practicing on Thursday. Hilliard vultured a touchdown from Nick Chubb in the Week 1 loss to the Titans but was injured shortly thereafter. It's not looking promising for his status heading into Monday night's matchup with the Jets. If he's unable to play in Week 2, […]

Robby Anderson Loses Some Steam

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson's fantasy value will take a hit with quarterback Sam Darnold (illness) potentially out multiple weeks with mononucleosis. Quarterback Trevor Siemian will step in under center, and he's a downgrade from Darnold's throwing arm. Siemian is a "dink-and-dunk" quarterback, which means he's more apt to throwing short passes in […]

Christian Yelich To Avoid Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich, out for the rest of 2019 with a broken patella, will not need surgery on the fracture. Yelich is thus expected to be good to go at the start of 2020, so dynasty owners should be relieved. As is often the case in September, however, the Brewers have not […]

Nolan Arenado Makes Risky Error

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado has continued to cruise this season, drilling 38 homers, knocking 110 RBI, scoring 95 runs, and playing Gold Glove defense for the most part. However, he made a slip-up on Wednesday that nearly cost Colorado the game. With a one-run lead and a runner on first in the top […]

Ian Desmond Homers In Win

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond launched a 448-foot solo shot over the center field wall to give the team the lead in the bottom of the sixth on Wednesday. It was Desmond's 17th long ball of the year, and it would eventually turn out to be the winning run as the Rockies held off the […]

Paul Goldschmidt Out of Thursday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is off on Thursday for a series finale at Coors Field. In his place is Rangel Ravelo batting fifth. As with any visit to Coors Field, the entire Cardinals' lineup is tempting for DFS purposes. Ravelo is an unknown quantity who should probably be avoided, but someone like […]

Jairo Diaz Nails Down Tough Save

With a one-run lead on Wednesday, the Colorado Rockies turned to reliever Jairo Diaz to finish out the ninth inning. Diaz got the job done, but he made it plenty exciting in the process. With the tying run on second and the winning run on first, Rangel Ravelo ripped a line drive into the left-center […]

Adalberto Mondesi Off Thursday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi gets the day off on Thursday. It's his first time on the bench since returning from a shoulder injury on September 1 and there is no apparent setback, just a routine day. In his place is Nicky Lopez batting ninth, who can easily be ignored in DFS. In fact, […]

Antonio Senzatela Posts Best Outing In Months

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela threw six innings of one-run ball on Wednesday to nail down the win, giving him his first win since July. It was also his first quality start since June. Senzatela was sent down in July after getting destroyed in three straight starts, but he had also been rocked in […]

Daniel Palka Getting Another Shot

Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka is in the lineup and batting sixth on Thursday. He replaces Leury Garcia, who just returned from bereavement leave and is sitting after starting Tuesday and Wednesday. It's been an unfortunate campaign for Palka, who is now 1-for-54 on the year with six walks and a hit-by-pitch in 61 […]

Ian Kennedy Nails Down 28th Save

Kansas City Royals closer Ian Kennedy has certainly found his new calling. Kennedy tossed a clean inning against the White Sox on Wednesday to lock down his 28th save of the season, and that gives him six saves and a win in his last seven appearances. Kennedy has only allowed more than one earned run […]

Ryan O'Hearn Heats Up

Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn launched his second home run in two days on Wednesday against Chicago, and that now gives him three homers in his last eight games. He's also 6-for-19 over the span and should see more starts as manager Ned Yost is famous for rewarding those who perform the day […]

Jeff McNeil Off Thursday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil is not in the team's lineup for Thursday's day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It looks like a simple off day, with none of McNeil's health issues from earlier in the season at play this time. Robinson Cano returns from an off day to play second base and bat […]

Adalberto Mondesi Homers, Steals Two Bases

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi was one of four Royals who homered on Wednesday night, but he was the only one who stole a pair of bases to go with the round-tripper. With two jacks in two days, Mondesi is now at nine home runs on the season with 39 stolen bases. His weeks […]

Sammy Watkins Season is Finally Here

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins is on his third team through six seasons, and, finally healthy. With All-Pro wideout Tyreek Hill on the shelf, his time may have finally come to break out. In Week 1, with Hill for the large part out of the game, Watkins went bananas for his best game […]

Jarrod Dyson Returns, Batting Eighth

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson, who missed two straight starts and three out of four with performance issues, is back in the lineup Thursday. But he's only batting eighth, a far cry from the leadoff spot he often occupied throughout the first five months of the season. Not surprisingly, he is someone to avoid in […]

Jorge Soler Blasts Two Home Runs

Kansas City Royals slugger Jorge Soler was at it again on Wednesday as he drilled a pair of bombs off the White Sox. It is Soler's third multi-homer game in the last five weeks, and it brings him up to 43 on the season. The 27-year-old has powered his way into the spotlight this year, […]

Ronny Rodriguez Back Hitting Cleanup

Detroit Tigers infielder Ronny Rodriguez, after sitting Tuesday's game and Wednesday's postponement, is playing second base and batting cleanup in the first game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees Thursday. Rodriguez has some pop but is an overall quite bad MLB hitter with a .220/.248/.451 slash line this season. He is not a […]

Matt Olson Continues To Rake In September

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson was 1-for-4 with two RBI during Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Houston Astros. The 25-year-old is slashing .333/.415/.778 in September with four home runs and 11 RBI. Olson now has a .274 average on the season to go along with 31 HRs, 79 RBI, and 65 runs scored. His […]

Gleyber Torres, Gary Sanchez Out to Open Doubleheader

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres and catcher Gary Sanchez are sitting for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. DJ LeMahieu returns to his leadoff spot after getting the day off on Tuesday and plays second. Austin Romine catches batting ninth. The Yankees are facing homer-prone Tigers starter Matthew Boyd, […]

A.J. Pollock Tallies Two RBI On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock was 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The 31-year-old is slashing .260/.324/.475 with 14 HRs, 41 RBI, 44 runs scored through 265 at-bats this season. He has been relatively productive when he has managed to stay healthy, but the Dodgers' loaded […]

Orlando Arcia Returns to Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is back from paternity leave and batting eighth on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. Arcia has been one of baseball's worst hitters in 2019 despite 14 home runs and eight steals, batting just .218/.283/.345. With a line like that, a terrible lineup spot, and the game played at one of […]

Under-The-Radar Booms and Busts: Week 2

One week down, 16 more to go! I am currently basking in the glow of my under-the-radar boom picks of New England’s Phillip Dorsett and Buffalo’s John Brown from last week’s column, while trying to forget that I also told the world that New York Jets receiver/ghost Quincy Enunwa would go bonkers against the Bills. […]

Let's Worry About Aaron Rodgers Together

Death, taxes, and Aaron Rodgers performing for fantasy football. Some things in life are almost certain, but after the opening weekend of football, the crown seems to have slipped slightly. Rodgers and the Packers limped to a road victory against the Chicago Bears, as they struggled statistically. Rodgers finished the game completing 18-of-30 attempts for […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for September 12th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day. Below you will find our Premium DFS cheat sheet and lineup picks […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for September 12th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day.   Top Avoids of the Day for 9/12/19  Patrick Corbin vs Minnesota […]

Fade Colts Defense In Week 2

The Indianapolis Colts Defense wasn't bad during Week 1. In Week 2, they're playing the Tennessee Titans that aren't an elite offense either. Despite that, you're not starting them in Week 2. They don't generate an overwhelming amount of pressure, and their secondary is still developing rather than being a lockdown unit. With quarterback Marcus […]

Chris Godwin Looks To Keep It Going On Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin will look to build on his efficient performance from Week 1 against Carolina on Thursday night. Godwin led the team offensively against the 49ers on Sunday, finishing with three receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown. With Mike Evans supposedly back to full-strength after being diagnosed with the […]

Greg Olsen Expected To Play Thursday Night

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (back) is expected to be active for the team's Thursday night matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Even though the veteran was unable to practice throughout the week and was officially listed as questionable for the Week 2 contest, head coach Ron Rivera noted that he anticipates that Olsen […]

Mike Evans Ready For Carolina?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was nearly a scratch for Week 1 against the 49ers after being diagnosed with the flu. Though he was able to suit up, his play suggested that he wasn’t 100 percent after pulling in just two receptions (five targets) for 28 yards. The 26-year-old wasn’t listed on the […]