
Waiver Wire Express - Week 3 Lightning Round
If Week 1 is considered getting our feet wet then Week 2 has us at least waist-deep in the fantasy season. Some of you are feeling elated en route to 2-0 while others are pleading for reinforcements as 0-2 looms. No matter your team's status, we've got you covered in the pursuit of perfection with the waiver […]

Saquon Barkley Says Knee Is "Responding Well"
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley told reporters that he is still working to "trust the knee" after the first two games of the season. "I was able to go out there and play a full game. My body and my knee responded well," Barkley said. The 24-year-old played 84% of snaps in Week […]

Ryan Spann Drops Main Event By First-Round Submission
It has now been losses in two of three fights for the 11th-ranked Ryan Spann after he suffered a first-round submission loss to Anthony Smith in Saturday's main event in Vegas. Though the blood was boiling hot, the two fighters were able to hug it out after the contest. After being floored twice by left […]

Logan Gilbert Throws Seven Dominant Innings
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert was at the top of his game Sunday, throwing seven dominant innings against the Kansas City Royals. He allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out five batters. In 22 1/3 September innings, Gilbert has allowed a total of five earned runs, striking out 23 […]

Jake Bauers Goes Yard Sunday
Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers flashed some impressive power Sunday, hitting a towering 464-foot home run. It was his only hit in five at-bats against the Kansas City Royals. The solo shot now gives Bauers four homers on the year in 273 at-bats to go with six steals and a .579 OPS. Bauers isn't […]

Anthony Smith Earns Main-Event Victory In Round 1
Looking to make another push toward a UFC light heavyweight title shot, Anthony Smith earned an impressive first-round submission win over 11th-ranked Ryan Spann in Saturday's main event. After a left hand dropped Spann for the second time in the contest, Smith took advantage of his fallen foe and locked in a rear-naked choke for […]

Brandon Brooks Headed To Injured Reserve
Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Brandon Brooks (chest) will miss several weeks and is being placed on the injured reserve list with a pectoral muscle strain. It was initially feared that it was a full muscle tear, but this injury is not considered to be season-ending. Landon Dickerson played 33 snaps in his absence, and he […]

Dylan Moore Reaches Three Times, Steals A Base
Seattle Mariners utility man Dylan Moore has continued to find ways to contribute in limited playing time. He started Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals at third base batting eighth, and he went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base, a run scored, and an RBI. Moore is now slashing .455/.538/.727 with a home […]

Devin Clark Suffers Gruesome Mouth Injury
Despite a gruesome mouth injury involving his teeth in the second round, Devin Clark fought on and dropped a unanimous decision to Ion Cutelaba on Saturday. In 15 minutes of action, Clark was only able to reel off 23 significant strikes (41 fewer than Cutelaba). Clark has now lost back-to-back bouts, including his previous main-event […]

Jarred Kelenic Homers, Drives In Three Sunday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic recorded three extra-base hits Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, a walk, three RBI, and two runs scored. His two-run home run was his 13th of the season and his fifth in his last eight games. With a .283/.348/.650 slash line in September, Kelenic is showing plenty […]

Mitch Haniger Hits 34th Homer
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger hit his 34th home run of the season Sunday, going deep off of Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Tyler Zuber in the ninth inning of a 7-1 victory. The solo shot was Haniger's only hit in four at-bats, and he also walked once. Haniger has now blown past his previous […]

Ion Cutelaba Earns Big Win In Saturday's Co-Main Event
It was a dominant showing for Ion Cutelaba, who won his first bout on Saturday since taking back-to-back losses and a draw. He earned a unanimous decision (30-26, 29-26, 29-27) over Devin Clark, who suffered a gruesome tooth injury from a second-round Cutelabe knee. Through 15 minutes of action, Cutelaba amassed 64 significant strikes (92 […]

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Happy Monday, RotoBallers! I hope your weekend went well, and the DFS, Fantasy, and Sports Betting gods shined down on you over the weekend. John 'LucidMedia' Brubaker here, filling in for Tommy Bell for the rest of the season. I'm privileged to be able to do this for you guys and am extremely excited to […]

Ty France Has Four Hits, Reaches Base Three Times
Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France had another strong game Sunday, moving up to the second spot in the lineup. France went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI, and a run scored. France now has a six-game hitting streak, with each of the last three outings having multiple hits. He hasn't homered since August […]

T.J. Watt Has A Chance To Play In Week 3
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (groin), who was knocked out of the Week 2 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders with a groin injury, has a chance to play in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a source. Watt isn't guaranteed to be back this week, but this is a sign that he […]

Mandy Bohm Suffers Loss In Her Debut
It was a tough UFC debut for the previously undefeated Many Bohm, who suffered a unanimous-decision loss to Ariane Lipski on Saturday night. The former TKO champion was unable to get her offense rolling against the former KSW champion. Bohm was only able to land 36 significant strikes in 15 minutes of action, compared to […]

Ariane Lipski Shines In Decision Victory
A bigger win could not have been had for KSW's last strawweight champion Ariane Lipski on Saturday night. She defeated the dangerous newcomer in Mandy Bohm via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Through 15 minutes of action, Lipski landed 87 significant strikes (116 total strikes) while only absorbing 36 significant strikes (47 total strikes). With […]

Davion Davis Being Released
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Davion Davis, who led the team in receiving in the preseason, is being released on Monday, according to a source. Davis was suspended for the first two games of the regular season for violating the league's policy on substances of abuse and will now head to waivers, where he should attract […]

James O'Shaughnessy Dealing With High Ankle Sprain
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O'Shaughnessy (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain in the Week 2 loss to the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Urban Meyer. High ankle sprains can keep players out anywhere from four to six weeks, so O'Shaughnessy is definitely going to miss some time for the Jaguars. The 29-year-old had […]

Will Fuller To Make Debut In Week 3
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller is back at the team's facilities on Monday and is taking part in team functions after missing the Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills with a personal issue. Fuller is in a better place after recharging over the weekend and will make his team debut in Week 3 […]

Andy Dalton Diagnosed With Bone Bruise
Updating previous reports, Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton's (knee) MRI exam confirmed a bone bruise in his knee, according to sources. No official determination has been made about his status for the Week 3 game against the Cleveland Browns. Dalton could miss some time, but the Bears continue to view the veteran as the starter […]

Christos Giagos Unable To Make It Through First Round
Christos Giagos came out of the gate Saturday looking impressive against the streaking Arman Tsarukyan. Giagos took the bout to the mat early and took control. After both fighters got back on their feet, however, Giagos took a big shot that dropped him to the mat. Tsarukyan was able to follow up and earn the […]

Garrett Richards Saves Third Game
Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Richards has taken well to his job in the bullpen, and he saved his third game of the season Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Richards struck out one and did not allow a baserunner in his lone inning of work. He now has three saves on the year. He has […]

Nathan Eovaldi Solid For Five Innings
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was solid again Sunday, going five innings against the Baltimore Orioles and allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk with eight strikeouts. He did not factor into the decision in an eventual 8-6 victory. Eovaldi has not allowed more than three runs in any of his […]

J.D. Martinez Homers For 27th Time Sunday
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez homered Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, giving him 27 long balls on the year. The solo shot was his only hit in four at-bats in the 8-6 victory. Martinez now has a five-game hit streak, and he's reached base safely in every game since September 2. With a […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. Expected To Be Able To Play In Week 3
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (shoulder), who suffered a shoulder injury in the Week 2 loss to the Denver Broncos, is expected to be able to play in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Urban Meyer. Shenault is expected to practice this week, so unless he suffers a setback […]

Enrique Hernandez Scores Twice, Drives In Two
Boston Red Sox utility man Enrique Hernandez appears to be getting his rhythm back at the plate. Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored in Sundays 8-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, giving him back-to-back multi-hit games. Hernandez was a revelation this summer, slugging .568 in July and […]

Arman Tsarukyan Earns Fourth Straight Octagon Win
The fourth straight UFC win for Arman Tsarukyan could not have been any bigger. He earned his first finish in the UFC with a first-round TKO against Christos Giagos on Saturday's main card. With Giagos taking control on the mat out of the gate, Tsarukyan took his time. After getting the bout back on his […]

Alcides Escobar Steals A Base Sunday
Washington Nationals shortstop Alcides Escobar stole a base against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, giving him three total for the season. He also went 1-for-4 with a run scored. Escobar now has a modest five-game hitting streak to his name, and he's slashed .297/.328/.406 with 22 runs scored over his last 30 games. He's no top […]