Dameon Pierce Could Earn Lead-Back Role

Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce has a shot to be the team's lead back in his rookie season. Fantasy managers probably aren't looking closely into Houston's backfield, especially since it could be more of a committee approach in 2022. Veteran Marlon Mack (Achilles) appears healthy and is the favorite to open the year […]

Thairo Estrada Reinstated From Concussion Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (concussion) has been reinstated from the 7-day concussion injured list. The 26-year-old was hit in the head with a pitch last weekend so Sunday's return to the lineup was expected. He's starting at second base and batting sixth against Oakland starter Adrian Martinez. Estrada is slashing .262/.316/.406 with nine […]

Erick Fedde Scheduled For A Bullpen Session On Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday after throwing 40 pitches on Saturday. The next step after his Tuesday session would be a simulated game. The 29-year-old righty has been on the 15-day injured list since July 27 with right shoulder inflammation. He owns a 5-7 […]

Kadarius Toney Remains Limited At Training Camp

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) was held out of 11-on-11 work in training camp practice on Sunday for the third time in nine practices while coming off an offseason knee procedure. Toney probably has the highest fantasy ceiling of all of New York's receivers in just his second NFL season, but he […]

Erik Jones Will Start In 10th

Erik Jones will start in 10th place as he looks to sneak into the playoffs on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. Jones will need a win to make the playoffs, but if Michigan is run like Atlanta, Jones could be a dark horse to win. Jones is also 175 points out of a playoff spot, […]

Juan Yepez Will Begin A Rehab Assignment Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Juan Yepez (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Memphis, per beat writer John Denton. The 24-year-old rookie has been out since the All-Star break with a Grade 2 right forearm strain and will see time at first base, designated hitter, and right field to test out […]

Commanders Sign Nate Gerry

The Washington Commanders signed free-agent linebacker Nate Gerry to an undisclosed deal on Sunday, according to a source. The former Philadelphia Eagles starter spent time last year with the San Francisco 49ers but didn't play in a regular season game. Gerry was originally a fifth-round selection by the Eagles in 2017 out of the University […]

Connor Joe Sitting Out On Sunday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Connor Joe is sitting out on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Joe, who also missed Saturday's contest, has only played three games in August due to general soreness so that's the likely reason why he's sitting out on Sunday. He's really struggled over the last 15 games as well, slashing just […]

Denny Hamlin Starts In Ninth

Denny Hamlin will be starting in ninth place at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday. Hamlin has been having a down year by his standards, and it hit a low point at Pocono when he was disqualified for a race he thought he won. However, Hamlin is still locked into the playoffs and needs to start […]

Chiefs Cut DeAndre Baker Sunday

The Kansas City Chiefs cut cornerback DeAndre Baker on Sunday, according to a league source. Baker, a former first-round pick of the New York Giants in 2019 out of the University of Georgia, has played in only 26 games in three NFL seasons due to injuries. He played in just eight games for the Chiefs […]

Bill Sign Fullback Reggie Gilliam

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent fullback Reggie Gilliam to a two-year contract extension worth up to $5.2 million on Sunday. The former undrafted free agent was set to be a restricted free agent in 2023. Gilliam isn't worth looking into in fantasy, but he's been a nice real-life player for Buffalo in the last two […]

Trent Thornton Recalled On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Trent Thornton was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. The 28-year-old righty will replace Tim Mayza (shoulder), who landed on the 15-day injured list with a dislocated shoulder, in the Jays bullpen. Thornton, who was just optioned to Triple-A back on July 30, owns a 4.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and […]

Giants Starters Expected To Play In Preseason Opener

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said, "I anticipate all of our guys playing Thursday" in the team's preseason opener against the New England Patriots next week. Hopefully for the Giants sake, none of their starters suffer significant injuries after their wide receiver corps was decimated by injuries in 2021. Quarterback Daniel Jones also […]

Kyle Larson Starts In Eighth Place

Kyle Larson will look to dominate at one of his favorite tracks and will start in eighth place at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday. We think it's safe to say Larson won't have another season like he did in 2021, and he still only has one win on the year. However, Larson has been one […]

Adrian Martinez Recalled From Triple-A, Will Start Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Adrian Martinez was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas and will start on Sunday vs. the San Francisco Giants. Martinez has already made four starts with the big league club earlier this season, posting a 2-2 record, 6.52 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and 14:6 K/BB ratio over 19 1/3 innings. He shouldn't be […]

Kareem Hunt Asks For A Trade

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt, who is seeking a new contract as he heads into the final year of his current two-year, $13.25 million deal, has requested a trade. However, the Browns have already told him they won't trade him. Hunt hasn't taken part in team drills at training camp in the last two […]

Tim Mayza Lands On The Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tim Mayza (shoulder) has landed on the 15-day injured list with a dislocated right shoulder. The 30-year-old southpaw sustained the injury on Saturday during a collision at home plate. Mayza has been excellent for the Blue Jays this season, posting a 2.88 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 27:9 K/BB ratio with […]

Martin Truex Jr. Starts In Seventh

Martin Truex Jr. will be looking to secure his playoff spot when he starts in seventh place at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday. Truex might be one of the most talked about drivers as he holds the last playoff spot in 16th place. To make matters worse for Truex, two drivers who have not won […]

Alex Kirilloff Done For The Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) will undergo season-ending wrist surgery to shorten his ulnar bone, with the goal of being ready for spring training next year. Wrist issues have really set Kirilloff back, as he's dealt with wrist injuries in three of the last four seasons. He also missed all of 2017 in the […]

Tyler Reddick Aims For Third Win

Last week's winner, Tyler Reddick, will be looking to go back-to-back when he starts in sixth place on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. Reddick was surging up the NASCAR standings a couple of weeks ago when he had zero wins. Reddick now has two wins and is looking for his third win of the season. […]

Jonathan India Gets A Breather Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. India will head to the bench after starting the team's last 12 games. He's dealt with injuries after winning the National League Rookie of the Year in 2021 and is hitting .248/.309/.397 with seven home runs, 24 […]

Austin Cindric Starts In Fifth Place

Austin Cindric has been on a roll recently. He will be starting in fifth place at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday. It looked like Cindric was dead in the water during the middle of the season. But in the last seven races, he has turned a corner and has had three top-fives and five top-10 […]

George Kirby (SP, SEA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Seattle Mariners hold an impressive slew of former college arms among their top prospect ranks, one of whom being former Elon University ace George Kirby. The 6'4, 215-lb. blue chip made an impressive run through the minors after going 20th overall […]

Christopher Morel Sitting Against Marlins

Chicago Cubs rookie infielder/outfielder Christopher Morel (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Morel left the game early on Saturday with right hamstring tightness and will get a day off in the series finale. In his first 251 major league at-bats this year, the 23-year-old Dominican is hitting .259/.331/.450 […]

Joey Logano Starts In Fourth

Joey Logano will be starting in fourth place on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. Logano is on a mission to earn his second career championship. He already has two wins on the season and sits in third place in the standings. He has five top-fives and nine top-10 finishes in 2022, which is a down […]

Tommy Pham Hitting Leadoff Again Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tommy Pham is starting in left field and hitting leadoff on Sunday against Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller. Pham was moved to the leadoff spot on Saturday and promptly went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. It's part of manager Alex Cora's new plan to drop rookie outfielder Jarren Duran in the […]

Vinnie Pasquantino (1B, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: 24-year-old first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino came into the Kansas City Royals organization via the 11th round of the 2019 MLB Draft from Old Dominion University--far from the definition of "fanfare." However, after just three seasons and 898 AB in the minor leagues […]

Ian Anderson Optioned, Huascar Ynoa Recalled By Braves

The Atlanta Braves optioned right-hander Ian Anderson and outfielder Guillermo Heredia to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday and recalled right-hander Huascar Ynoa and selected catcher Chadwick Tromp's contract in corresponding moves. Anderson was solid last year with a 3.58 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 24 starts, but he's really struggled in 2022, going 9-6 with a […]

Kyle Busch Starts In Third Place

Kyle Busch will be looking to finally score a top-10 finish while starting in third place on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. Busch hasn't had a top-10 finish in over two months, but he is going to be in a great position to snap that streak. He could have snapped the streak at Pocono if […]

Tim Anderson's Suspension Reduced To Two Games

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's three-game suspension for making contact with an umpire last week has been reduced to two games, and he's expected to begin serving the suspension on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. He'll also miss Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Make sure to remove […]