Giants Defense A Decent Streaming Option In Week 2

The New York Giants defense can be used as a streamer in Week 2 in what's projected to be a low-scoring affair (40.5 over/under) against the Washington Football Team Thursday. Washington will be starting back up QB Taylor Heinicke with starter Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) landing on the injured reserve Tuesday. While he isn't a significant […]

Jose Berrios Experiences Abdominal Tightness On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (abdomen) was dealing with abdominal tightness during his start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. According to Blue Jays beat writer Rob Longley, the abdominal tightness is what caused Berrios to be removed from the game after seven innings. Berrios had a strong outing in Tuesday's game. […]

Jose Berrios Takes Tough-Luck Loss Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios allowed one run over seven innings of work on Tuesday, but was unfortunately saddled with the loss as his club fell to the Rays 2-0. The right-hander struck out four on the night without issuing a free pass while surrendering just four hits with the only damage coming […]

Trey Mancini Dealing With Right Abdominal Soreness

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini (abdomen) has been removed from Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees due to right abdominal soreness. Mancini has been dealing with a sore side for over a week now. The soreness has caused him to miss multiple games over the last week. DJ Stewart entered Tuesday's game in […]

Wander Franco Progressing Well In Initial Rehab

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) is progressing well in his initial rehab, according to Rays manager Kevin Cash. Franco was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain on Saturday. Cash told reporters on Tuesday that the team's medical coordinator is happy with Franco's progress. The plan, according to Cash, […]

Darius Slayton A Boom-Or-Bust Option In Week 2

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is a boom-or-bust option in Thursday's matchup against the Washington Football Team. He caught 3-of-7 for 65 yards in Sunday's 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. Most of his production came from a 42-yard grab in the first quarter. The 24-year-old owned 20% of the team's […]

Chris Archer Considering Options With Hip Injury

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer (hip) has received multiple evaluations on his injured left hip. As of now, there has been no diagnosis other than hip inflammation. Archer was placed on the injured list after experiencing a recurrence of his left hip injury this weekend. He's only managed to appear in six games so […]

Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Unless you were a fan of Johnson's work as a wide receiver at the University of Oregon, you probably never heard of him until he started catching some passes in preseason games this August, when New Orleans' tight end corps was decimated by injuries. […]

Matt Barnes Likely To Be Activated This Weekend

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes is set to make a rehab appearance at Double-A Portland on Wednesday. Assuming the appearance goes well, he is expected to be activated from the COVID-19 related injured list this weekend. Barnes tested positive for COVID-19 on August 30 and he has been following league protocols ever since. […]

Martin Perez Activated From COVID-19 List

The Boston Red Sox activated starting pitcher Martin Perez from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. He will likely be pitching out of the bullpen upon his return. The 30-year-old veteran tested positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 30 and was forced to be away from the team. He worked out for the Red Sox on […]

Daniel Jones Draws Tough Matchup Thursday

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will look to rebound after a mediocre performance in Week 1's 27-13 loss against the Denver Broncos. He completed 22-of-37 passes for 267 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 27 yards on six attempts and a touchdown last Sunday. The former first-round pick gets another tough matchup on […]

Jesse Winker Sent On A Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) has been sent to Triple-A Louisville on a rehab assignment. He will play his first game with Louisville on Tuesday. Winker has been out since August 16 due to an intercostal strain. Prior to the injury, he was in the midst of a career-best season. Over 109 games on […]

Sterling Shepard Will Look To Continue Strong Start In Week 2

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard caught 7-of-9 targets for 113 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 27-13 Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. He led the Giants in targets, catches, and receiving yards in Week 1. Can he repeat his stellar performance in Week 2? Shepard will draw a tough matchup against […]

Raiders Signing Damion Square Tuesday

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing defensive tackle Damion Square off the Chicago Bears practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. Gerald McCoy (knee) had to be carted off the field on Monday in the thrilling Week 1 overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens, so he will likely be out for an extended timeline. […]

Randy Bullock Signed To Active Roster

The Tennessee Titans signed kicker Randy Bullock to the active roster from the practice squad on Tuesday. The team also placed starting safety Amani Hooker (foot) on the Injured Reserve and signed tight end Tommy Hudson to the practice squad. Kicker Michael Badgley was cut on Monday after he missed one of his two extra […]

Elijah Mitchell Set For A Big Role

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell is set for an expanded role after Raheem Mostert (knee) announced on Tuesday that he'll be undergoing season-ending surgery. Mostert had just two carries in the Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions before he suffered his injury, and Mitchell reaped the benefits by carrying the ball […]

Domingo German Could Return This Weekend

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) is set for a rehab outing on Tuesday and is nearing a return to the club. On Tuesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that the team hopes to have him back for this weekend's series against the Cleveland Indians as long as his rehab start on Tuesday […]

Trey Mancini Removed Early From Tuesday's Game

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini was removed in the fourth inning of Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. DJ Stewart entered the game as a pinch-hitter to take over for Mancini. No reason has been given yet for Mancini's removal. Orioles beat reporters have been speculating that it could have to do with […]

Christian Kirk (WR, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It feels to me like Christian Kirk just landed in the NFL a season ago, yet the truth is that Kirk is playing his fourth campaign as a pro in 2021. Last year seemed to be the true breakout season for Kirk […]

Jacob deGrom Throws Off A Mound On Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) threw 10 pitches off of a mound on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. This was of course a light session, but it was also a big step in deGrom's recovery as this was his first bullpen work since he was shutdown in July. Last week, it […]

Tim Patrick (WR, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sound the alarms, boyz. Jerry Jeudy got injured yesterday in the Denver Broncos opening game after logging 31 snaps and while putting up some very solid numbers. Later it was known that Jeudy will miss between 6 and 8 weeks, which makes […]

John Gant Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher John Gant (abdomen) on the 10-day injured list due to a left abdominal strain on Tuesday. Fellow pitcher Andrew Albers was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Gant suffered the abdominal strain in the first inning of his start against the New York Yankees on Monday. He was […]

Jason Heyward Placed On Concussion Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday. The move is retroactive to Sunday. Heyward took a knee to the head during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was immediately observed by the medical staff, then removed from the game. The Cubs recalled outfielder Trayce […]

Taylor Heinicke (QB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Hear me out. This is the craziest and riskiest of bets you'll be going for this week, but it could very well pay off if only next weekend. After a quarter of play and already into the second one, starter QB Ryan Fitzpatrick […]

Vince Velasquez Released By Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies released starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (finger) on Tuesday and he is now a free agent. Velasquez was on the injured list and in the midst of a rehab assignment when he was designated for assignment this weekend, which meant that he couldn't be placed on waivers for other teams to claim. The […]

Elijah Mitchell (RB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mitchell accumulated 3,864 total yards and 46 touchdowns during his collegiate career at Louisiana-Lafayette, which compelled the 49ers to select him in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL Draft. However, Raheem Mostert and third-round selection Trey Sermon were expected to share the vast majority of touches that […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Of The Lineup On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Tyler Anderson and the Seattle Mariners. It will be a much-needed day off for Schwarber, who has gone 0-for-16 with eight strikeouts and two walks over his last five games. He's slashing just .196/.302/.304 over the month of September […]

Joe Ryan Diagnosed With Right Wrist Contusion

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (wrist) was hit in his right arm by a comebacker during his start against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. After the game, he was taken for X-rays, which returned negative, leading to a diagnosis of a right wrist contusion. This is great news for Ryan, who should have a […]

Janson Junk Starting On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Janson Junk will start for the team on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox on the road. It'll be just the second career start for the right-hander, who previously started on September 5 against the Texas Rangers. During his outing against the Rangers, Junk allowed six hits, five runs, one walk, […]

Jake Cronenworth Takes Batting Practice On Tuesday

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (finger) is taking part in batting practice prior to the team's game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. According to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, the Giants are hopeful that Cronenworth will return for this weekend's series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 27-year-old has been out since last […]