William Byron Likely To Finish In Top 10 At Phoenix

William Byron has quite a nice streak going heading into Sunday's season finale at Phoenix. The Hendrick Motorsports Racing car has finished in the top ten three consecutive times on the 1-mile track. That's right (10th, 9th, and 8th). Byron's average finish over the previous three years is 12.71. That ranks tenth among all current […]

Ross Chastain Not Much Of A DFS Play At Phoenix

Ross Chastain likely will not factor much from a DFS standpoint on Sunday as the NASCAR season ends in Phoenix. Chastain started 22nd during the Spring race and wound up 19th at the end. He did not move up or down all that much and did not have the speed to push into the top […]

Aleksander Barkov Notches Two Goals Thursday

Aleksander Barkov scored two goals for the Florida Panthers Thursday versus Washington. Florida is at the top of the Atlantic Division with a record of 9-0-1. Through ten contests, the Finnish centerman recorded seven goals and five assists in just ten games played. Two of his goals were game-winners, and he has 29 shots on […]

Chase Briscoe Not Recommended For Phoenix

Chase Briscoe finished outside of the top 20 in his first NASCAR race at Phoenix in the Spring. There is little to believe that he will improve much on that position on Sunday. Briscoe has not finished in the top ten in any race since Watkins Glen back in the summer. The 1-mile tracks have […]

Calvin Ridley Out For At Least Three Games

The Atlanta Falcons placed wide receiver Calvin Ridley on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list on Friday, which means that he'll be out for at least the next three games while dealing with personal issues. Ridley issued a statement last Sunday that he's stepping away from football indefinitely, so fantasy managers need to be prepared for Ridley […]

Nico Collins - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is a sleeper play in Week 9 against the Dolphins. Collins was coming off of a combined 11 targets heading into last week's matchup and went on to enjoy the best game of his young career against the Rams, totaling 55 yards. Now, he'll get starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor […]

Hunter Harvey Claimed Off Waivers By Giants

The San Francisco Giants have claimed relief pitcher Hunter Harvey off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. The oft-injured right-hander was Baltimore's top pick in the 2013 draft. Harvey has appeared in 23 career major-league games, recording a 1-2 record with a 3.42 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 23 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings. While Harvey was […]

Sammy Watkins Questionable For Week 9

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (thigh) practiced on a limited basis on Thursday and Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. Watkins has missed the team's last two games, but he looks to be on the right track to returning this weekend after resting up during the team's […]

Phillies Claim Ryan Sherriff Off Waivers

The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed relief pitcher Ryan Sherriff off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays. The left-handed Sherriff appeared in 16 games for the Rays in 2021, recording a 5.52 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with one save and 16 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings. Sherriff has never been a high-strikeout option in either the […]

Rashod Bateman Has A Good Chance Of Playing

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that rookie Rashod Bateman (groin) is dealing with a minor injury and has a very good chance of playing in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings despite being listed as questionable on the final injury report. This is something to watch closely, as the first-rounder missed the first […]

Cole Beasley Questionable For Week 9

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (ribs) was able to return to a limited practice on Friday after two missed practices on Wednesday and Thursday, and he is questionable for the Week 9 tilt against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Based on his return to practice on Friday, we'd consider Beasley to be on the right side […]

Brandin Cooks - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks is positioned for a strong game against the Dolphins in Week 9. After a couple of dud performances, Cooks righted the ship with last week's 6-83-1 line against the Rams, and he'll now get starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor back in the fold for a favorable draw against a poor […]

Guardians Decline Option On Roberto Perez

The Cleveland Guardians declined their option on catcher Roberto Perez Friday, making the veteran backstop a free agent. Perez would have made $7 million dollars in 2022 had the option been exercised. He will instead receive a $450 thousand dollar buyout. Perez is regarded as an excellent defensive option behind the plate, but he only […]

Padres Exercise Options on Pierce Johnson, Craig Stammen

The San Diego Padres announced several roster decisions on Friday, exercising their contract options on relief pitchers Pierce Johnson and Craig Stammen and declining their contract options on outfielder Jake Marisnick and relief pitcher Keone Kela. Johnson and Stammen return to an excellent bullpen in 2022, one that may not feature Mark Melancon after the […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Closer To A Return

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) is "closer" to a potential return from Injured Reserve. "We'll have to see how time handles it here in the next couple of weeks," Reid said. The 22-year-old second-year back may be close to a return, but it doesn't sound like […]

Phillip Lindsay - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Houston Texans running back Phillip Lindsay faces one of his better matchups of the season in Week 9. The Texans backfield is now more open following Mark Ingram II's departure for New Orleans, and Lindsay figures to be one of the primary options to lead the way as a ball-carrier. Of course, it didn't play […]

Mark Melancon Heads Back To Free Agency

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mark Melancon declined the option on his contract Friday, instead choosing to re-enter the free-agent pool. He will receive a $1 million buyout. This does not come as a surprise, as Melancon led the majors with 39 saves in 2021. He figures to do better than his $5 million option […]

Kadarius Toney Will Play Against Raiders

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Kadarius Toney (thumb) is not listed on the team's final Week 9 injury report, and he will play this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. With Dante Pettis (shoulder) on Injured Reserve, Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) ruled out and Kenny Golladay (knee) questionable to play for the first time since […]

Joc Pederson Declines Option, Opts For Free Agency

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson has elected free agency, turning down his end of a $10 million dollar mutual contract option for 2022. He will instead receive a $2.5 million dollar buyout. The back-to-back world champion slashed .238/.310/.422 for both the Cubs and Braves this season, totaling 40 extra-base hits, including 18 home runs in […]

David Johnson - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Houston Texans running back David Johnson is on shaky fantasy ground heading into a Week 9 matchup with the Dolphins. Johnson was seemingly poised to take control of the backfield following the trade of Mark Ingram II but instead saw just three touches. Of course, the tough matchup against the Rams played a factor, which […]

Minnesota Vikings Defense- Week 9 Outlook

The Minnesota Vikings defense breathed a sigh of relief in Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys when it was announced that Dak Prescott would not be playing. After all, Cooper Rush would be making his first NFL start against a Vikings defense that currently sits at 8th best against opposing quarterbacks. But Rush and the […]

Kenny Golladay Questionable To Play This Sunday

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) is listed as questionable to play in the Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Golladay finally returned to practice this week after being out since suffering a hyperextended knee in Week 5. There's no guarantee he returns this weekend, but the Giants could use him […]

Wade Miley Claimed Off Waivers By Cubs

The Chicago Cubs claimed left-hander Wade Miley off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, adding the southpaw to their starting rotation mix. The Reds appear intent on cutting payroll, as they had a reasonable $10 million dollar team option on Miley, who was worth six WAR and went 12-7 with a 3.37 ERA, 1.33 […]

Sterling Shepard Ruled Out In Week 9

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the Week 9 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders after he suffered a new quad injury in the Monday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The good news is that the Giants go on their bye next week, so there's a […]

Greg Joseph - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph continues to be one of the top kickers in fantasy football this season. He made all three of his field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in the Vikings Week 8 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Joseph is averaging almost three field-goal attempts per week and is now third in […]

Robert Woods Expected To Suit Up In Week 9

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (foot) didn't practice all week, but head coach Sean McVay expects Woods to play on Sunday night against the Tennessee Titans in Week 9. Both Woods and quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) were held out of practice all week, but they should both be available on Sunday night, and […]

Fantasy Baseball Injuries, Best Balls, and More with Derek Rhaods - Benched with Bubba EP 413

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Derek Rhoads (@JAG_Fantasy) of Baseball Prospectus. They go over some of the injury statistics from the 2021 season, go over some players coming back from injury with a 2022 outlook, and more related to all the injuries of the past season. Then they go over the best ball leagues in […]

Twins Decline Option On Alex Colome

The Minnesota Twins declined a 2022 option on relief pitcher Alex Colome, who will become a free agent. Colome signed on with the Twins last offseason to close, though it was a tale of two halves for the veteran, as his season got off to a disastrous start before he finished the year strong, pitching […]

Matthew Stafford Expected To Play Sunday Night

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) didn't practice all week, but head coach Sean McVay expects him to play on Sunday night against the Tennessee Titans in Week 9. Stafford is managing a back issue that isn't believed to be serious, but the fact that he was held out of practice all week makes […]

P.J. Washington Listed As Doubtful For Friday

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (foot) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The young forward continues to be bothered by a foot issue that has sidelined him multiple times early in the season. His absence would likely mean more minutes for Mason Plumlee and Jalen McDaniels. Washington hasn't played well […]