Luis Gil Fans Six In Saturday's Loss

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil failed to make it to the fifth inning for the third time in his last four starts in Saturday's loss to the Indians. Gil pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on three hits while walking four batters. He struck out six. Gil generated an impressive […]

Shogo Akiyama Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain on Saturday. The 33-year-old is batting .204 with a .282 on-base percentage and a pair of stolen bases in 183 plate appearances this season. Cincinnati also placed fellow outfielder Jesse Winker on the 10-day injured list. […]

Jesse Winker Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jesse Winker (side) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to an intercostal strain. Winker has provided both the Reds and fantasy managers with plenty of production so far this season. In 485 plate appearances, the 28-year-old is batting .305 with a .394 on-base percentage, 24 home runs, and […]

Colin Moran On The Bench Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran isn't starting on Saturday. The Pirates will take on the Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera but will do so with the veteran on the bench. Moran is batting .269 with a .337 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and a stolen base in 303 plate appearances this season. Yoshitomo […]

Cesar Hernandez Isn't In The Lineup On Saturday

Chicago White Sox second baseman is on the bench for Saturday's matchup with the Texas Rangers. The White Sox will take on right-handed starter Spencer Howard but will do so without Hernandez in the lineup. The veteran is hitting .228 with a .304 on-base percentage, 21 home runs, and a stolen base in 596 plate […]

Tim Anderson Isn't Starting On Saturday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson isn't starting on Saturday against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Spencer Howard. Anderson is batting .300 with a .329 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and 17 stolen bases in 498 plate appearances this season. Leury Garcia is hitting seventh and starting in place of Anderson at shortstop on Saturday. […]

Eric Haase Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase is on the bench for Friday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Ryan Yarbrough. Haase has started regularly at catcher with Jake Rogers on the injured list and figures to do so for the rest of the season for Detroit. However, he'll get the day off on Saturday. […]

Miles Sanders Practices In Full On Friday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (ankle) practiced fully on Thursday and Friday, virtually guaranteeing he will be available for the Week 2 showdown against the 49ers. Undoubtedly, this is fantastic news for fantasy managers, primarily after the former Penn State Nittany Lion started his year off on the right foot, compiling 74 yards off […]

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Kevin Kiermaier Lands On The COVID IL

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday. He experienced general illness/symptoms and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. It's unclear if he tested positive or came into close contact, but he could be out up to 10 days. The 31-year-old slashed .247/.310/.369 with four home runs, 33 […]

Nelson Cruz Remains Out Of The Lineup Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz (forearm) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He exited Thursday's game early after being hit in the forearm by a pitch. The 41-year-old's x-rays came back negative, and he's considered day-to-day. According to manager Keith Cash, Cruz will be available off the […]

James O'Shaughnessy A Desperation Streamer In Week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O'Shaughnessy projects as a fringe TE2 streamer in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos. O'Shaughnessy was solid in Week 1, recording six catches for 48 yards in a game where the Jaguars played from behind. O'Shaughnessy isn't likely to be targeted eight times again in Week 2 however, and he's […]

Marvin Jones Jr. A Dependable WR4 In Week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars Wide Receiver Marvin Jones Jr. projects as a WR4/flex option at home in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos. Jones had a nice Week 1 against the Texans, racking up 77 yards and finding the endzone on five catches, though he scored in garbage time when the game was well out of reach. […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. A Solid Week 2 Play

Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. is a solid WR3/4 or flex option at home against the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Shenault had seven catches and 50 yards in Week 1 against the Texans on nine targets, though his 3.1 aDOt was extremely low. If the second-year wideout continues to operate that […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 2

Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year players who are ripe for a breakout performance. Oftentimes, rookies can provide some of the most value as under-the-radar options. Last week, three first-round rookie receivers made huge marks on their games. Cincinnati's Ja'Marr Chase, Miami's Jaylen Waddle, and Philadelphia's DeVonta Smith combined for 15 receptions, 233 […]

D.J. Chark Jr. An Intriguing Week 2 Option

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. is an intriguing Week 2 fantasy option after he caught three balls for 86 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 while also leading the team in targets with 12. Chark, who had a massive 16.3 aDOT in Week 1, is the clear deep threat in Jacksonville, and […]

Carlos Hyde Lacks Fantasy Appeal In Week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde projects as a low upside RB4 best left on fantasy benches in Week 2 in a tough matchup. Hyde out-touched James Robinson 11 to eight in Week 1, but he was out-snapped by Robinson, and lopsided game-script could have played a part in touch distribution. Hyde projects to struggle […]

James Robinson A Low Upside Week 2 Option

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson is a low-end RB3 this week at home against the Denver Broncos. Robinson was out-touched 11 to eight by Carlos Hyde in Week 1 while recording just 54 total yards against a poor Texans defense, and things will get a lot tougher this week against a stout Broncos defensive […]

Devontae Booker Logs Two Carries In Week 2

New York Giants running back Devontae Booker rushed for nine yards on two attempts while catching his only target for two yards in Thursday's 30-29 loss to the Washington Football Team. The 29-year-old is the clear backup to Saquon Barkley. He's logged six carries for 16 yards while catching two targets for eight yards over […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 26

Honestly the hardest part of writing this column sometimes is trying to come up with an intro before getting into the meat and potatoes of the article. And it's made even harder having to come up with intros for two columns a week. So I guess this is my way of saying I don't really […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 26

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 26 of the MLB season (9/20 through 9/26). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Trevor Lawrence A Low-End QB2 Against Denver

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence projects as a low-end QB2 play in Week 2 at home against the Denver Broncos. Lawrence is best left on most benches in one quarterback formats after the rookie and the rest of his teammates struggled to get much going against a poor Texans defense in Week 1. Lawrence's talent […]

Sam Hilliard Goes Yard In Friday's Win

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, two runs scored, and a strikeout in a 9-8 win over the Nationals. Hilliard came up with a big hit in the sixth inning, blasting a two-run homer off Alberto Baldonado to give the Rockies a one-run lead. The 27-year-old outfielder has homered […]

Brendan Rodgers Homers, Plays The Hero

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, a walk, and two runs scored in a 9-8 win over the Nationals on Friday. Rodgers had a big game at the plate, reaching three times and driving in three runs. He swatted his 13th homer of the season in the […]

Carlos Estevez Buttons Up The Save On Friday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez earned the save on Friday when he allowed two hits with one strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning in a 9-8 win over the Washington Nationals. Estevez made this one interesting, as he tends to do. He was tasked with protecting a one-run lead in the ninth inning in […]

Tyrann Mathieu Will Play In Week 2

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu, who missed the Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns after coming off the COVID-19 list, will make his season debut in Week 2 on Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Mathieu has no injury designation and practiced in full all week. While the Chiefs defense/special teams isn't a […]

German Marquez Rocked By The Nationals On Friday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez took a no-decision on Friday when he surrendered six runs on eight hits with two walks and a strikeout over four innings in a 9-8 win over the Nationals. Marquez was hit all over the ballpark by the Nats in this one. He coughed up two runs in the […]

Saints Restructure Marcus Davenport's Contract

The New Orleans Saints converted $1,354,235 of defensive end Marcus Davenport's salary into a bonus with three voidable years on Saturday, creating $1,083,388 in salary cap space. It comes after the team also converted $847,376 of recently acquired cornerback Bradley Roby's salary into a bonus, which created $677,901 in salary cap space. Davenport was recently […]

Tyrell Williams Ruled Out For Monday Night

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that wide receiver Tyrell Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for the Monday night meeting with the Green Bay Packers. Williams, the Lions top receiver, had just two catches for 14 yards before he had to leave the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers with a […]

Eagles Sign Josh Sweat To Three-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive end Josh Sweat to an undisclosed three-year contract extension through the 2024 season on Saturday. The extension comes exactly a week after the Eagles signed left tackle Jordan Mailata to a four-year extension through the 2025 season, so Philly is making sure to lock up their rising young talent. Sweat, […]