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 […]

Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It was easy to envision factors aligning favorably for Gainwell which would eventually propel him into an ongoing role in Philadelphia’s offense. He can burst for significant yardage due to his acceleration as a runner, and also possesses the ability to operate as […]

Chris Sale On Track To Start On Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale is on schedule to make his next start on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Sale landed on the COVID-10 injured list last week after testing positive for the virus, but he has been asymptomatic and he has been staying active and […]

Brian Anderson Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) underwent a procedure to repair his left shoulder capsule on Tuesday. The surgery was successful and he is expected to be ready for Spring Training in 2022. Anderson had been dealing with shoulder discomfort for a great deal of the year and he attempted to play through it […]

Evan Longoria Isn't In Tuesday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria isn't starting Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Jake Arrieta. Longoria is batting .293 with a .391 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and a stolen base in 233 plate appearances this season. Kris Bryant is hitting sixth and starting at third base against Arrieta. […]

Seth Brown Back In The Starting Lineup Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown is playing right field and batting sixth in Tuesday's game against Jackson Kowar and the Kansas City Royals. This will be his first start since August 22. He was out for nearly three weeks after testing positive for COVID-19 on August 27. After a rehab assignment, he was reinstated on […]

Lucas Giolito Reinstated, Starting On Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox reinstated starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He is set to start Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old was sidelined for about two weeks due to a left hamstring strain. He's had a few ups and downs throughout the year, but he […]

Latavius Murray (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Murray appeared primed to seize a consistent role within New Orleans’ reconstructed offense, as the Saints entered the regular season with an attack that was highly deficient in dependable receiving weaponry. That seemed to provide Sean Payton with the incentive to deploy Murray […]

Tony Jones Jr. (RB, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jones was signed as an undrafted free agent by New Orleans in 2020 but was limited to five offensive snaps during the season. He also remained firmly outside the fantasy landscape throughout nearly all of the offseason. But his performance during the preseason […]

Sterling Shepard (WR, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: You have definitely heard about the signing of Kenny Golladay with the Giants, am I right? Sure. But, I'm sad to report, Sterling Shepard stays strong as Big Blue's no. 1 wide receiver for another season, whether you like it or not. It […]

Tim Anderson Activated Prior To Tuesday's Game

The Chicago White Sox activated shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He is back in the starting lineup and leading off for the game. Anderson has been out since September 1 due to a left hamstring strain. The injury came at a rough […]

Mark Ingram II (RB, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Texans head coach David Culley was included on Baltimore’s staff from 2018-2020 (assistant head coach/passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach) and maintains an excellent relationship with Ingram. But the nebulous nature of Houston’s overcrowded backfield did not present a reason for optimism that Ingram […]

Jalen Reagor (WR, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: As a rookie, Jalen Reagor didn't have a lot of good games. This year, he opened the season with six catches for 49 yards and a touchdown. That means Reagor has: Already tied his TD total from last year Set a new career-high […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Considering the slew of incumbent 2020 Panthers he shares the field with (Christian McCaffrey, D.J. Moore, Robby Anderson) and the fact that Sam Darnold didn't look super comfortable in his regular season Panthers debut, and honestly, Terrace Marshall Jr.'s receiving production doesn't […]

Tommy Pham Isn't Starting On Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham isn't in Tuesday's lineup. The Padres will take on the San Francisco Giants and right-handed starter Anthony DeSclafani but will do so with Pham on the bench. The veteran is batting .231 with a .343 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and 13 stolen bases in 508 plate appearances this […]

Jake Odorizzi Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (foot) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Odorizzi was forced to leave his start against the Texas Rangers on Monday due to right foot soreness. The good news for the Astros is that fellow starting pitcher Zack Greinke was activated from the injured list on Tuesday […]

Rondale Moore (WR, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Rondale Moore breakout that everyone had been talking about didn't happen, but he still opened his NFL career with four catches for 68 yards. With A.J. Green converting just two of his six targets into catches, it's not a stretch to think Moore winds up with […]

Carson Wentz (QB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Carson Wentz's 2020 season was bad. Bad for him, bad for you if he was ever in your lineup, and generally bad for public health. Philly chose to trade him and now he's an Indianapolis Colt, and I have to say, that melts away […]

K.J. Osborn (WR, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If forced to project who would be the Vikings' top-two receivers in Week 1, 99% of Earth's population would choose Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. While that will be the case more often than not, it was a different story on Sunday. […]

Tony Pollard (RB, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There has been a massive overreaction to Ezekiel Elliott’s reduced workload during the Cowboys' Week 1 matchup in Tampa, and this is not a suggestion that Pollard will usurp Elliott’s RB1 responsibilities with Dallas.  The Cowboys were facing a Buccaneer run defense that allowed a […]

Devontae Booker (RB, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Seven backs were selected prior to Saquon Barkley during the majority of drafts, which was a byproduct of the concerns that surrounded both his health and his environment. Barkley’s exceptional rookie season (2018) remains embedded in the consciousness of all managers. However, he has missed 17 […]

Tua Tagovailoa (QB, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It wasn’t the best performance from Tua Tagovailoa in his first game of 2021, but he moved the ball effectively and was able to get a win in New England. The second-year quarterback completed 16 of 27 passes for 202 yards and a […]

Dawson Knox (TE, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Knox lucked out that Buffalo did not trade for Philadelphia’s Zach Ertz or any other tight end during the offseason, so he remains Josh Allen’s No. 1 TE. The Bills added Allen’s former college teammate Jacob Hollister to the tight end fold during the offseason, but he was […]