Kyle Seager Hits 34th Homer

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager hit his 34th home run of the season Tuesday, going 1-for-4 in a 5-4 extra-inning loss to the division-leading Astros. The solo shot came off of relief pitcher Yimi Garcia in the sixth inning. Seager is well past his previous career high of 30 home runs, and with 94 […]

J.P. Crawford Drives In Two Against Astros

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 1-for-5 with a two-run double Tuesday, account for half of the team's scoring in a 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Houston Astros. Crawford has been hot lately, slashing .345/.424/.414 with eight runs scored in his last seven games. He's hit safely in seven of his last eight, though he's […]

Paul Sewald Blows The Save Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald was unable to close the door against the division-leading Houston Astros Tuesday, picking up his fourth blown save of the season in a 5-4 10-inning loss. Sewald gave up two runs on a hit and a walk while striking out two batters in one inning of work. The cracks […]

Kevin Love Could See Minimal Playing Time

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love continues to see his stock plummet entering the 2021-22 campaign. After the veteran recently indicated he wasn't interested in receiving a buyout, current rumblings now suggest that he may be relegated to around six minutes per game this season. That projection seems plausible, primarily with the team focused on the […]

Logan Gilbert Inefficient Tuesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert was decently effective against the division-leading Houston Astros Tuesday, allowing just two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five batters, but a high-pitch count limited him to just 4 1/3 innings. He took a no-decision in the contest. This makes two consecutive strong outings in […]

Eagles Defense Not A Good Week 1 Choice

The Philadelphia Eagles defense is not a good Week 1 choice in most fantasy lineups. The Eagles largely struggled on the defensive side of the ball in 2020, and there's plenty of reason to believe more of the same could be in store for the 2021 season. Their Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons […]

Jake Elliott Not A Good Option For Week 1 Lineups

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott does not make for a good kicking option in fantasy lineups for Week 1. Elliott was overall bad in 2020, attempting just 19 field goals and putting up the lowest conversion rate of his career on both field goals and extra points. Part of his bad season can be attributed […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Underwhelms Against Rays

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez faced a tough task Tuesday, and it showed, as he allowed six runs on eight hits and no walks in 3 2/3 innings against the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays. He struck out three batters and took the loss, dropping his record to 11-8. Before this contest, Rodriguez had […]

Eloy Jimenez Day-To-Day With Knee Contusion

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) was removed from Tuesday's game with a right knee contusion and is day-to-day, according to the team. White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn sent a foul ball into the dugout, striking Jimenez. While the scare was significant enough to remove the 24-year-old from the game, it seems the 24-year-old […]

Michael Porter Jr. Optimistic About Extension

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. Remains optimistic that a contract extension will get done. Porter had his best statistical output as a professional last season, averaging 19.0 points and 7.3 assists while shooting a whopping 44.5 percent from deep. The 23-year-old will be entering the final year of his rookie contract if an agreement […]

Alex Verdugo Adds Three Hits Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo had three hits in five at-bats against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, though it wasn't enough to avoid a 12-7 loss to the division leaders. Verdugo now has three multi-hit affairs in his first six September games, so it seems that his dreadful stretch of defense isn't affecting his […]

Zach Ertz Just A Depth Piece For Now

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is not a strong starting option in fantasy lineups for Week 1 despite an excellent matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons defense was 27th against opposing tight ends last season, but with more receiving options available on offense and Dallas Goedert clearly ahead of him on the depth […]

Danny Santana Homers Off Bench Against Rays

Boston Red Sox utility man Danny Santana hit his fifth home run of the year Tuesday, going 1-for-2 with the solo shot after coming off the bench in a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Santana doesn't stand to see much playing time going forward, and even his power-speed potential doesn't make him a […]

Dallas Goedert Starting The Season With An Excellent Matchup

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert gets to start the season with an excellent matchup against the Atlanta Falcons defense. The Falcons were just 27th against opposing tight ends last season, and Goedert is clearly the top tight end target in the Eagles offense this year. Zach Ertz is still around, but he'll take a […]

Hunter Renfroe Stays Hot With A Double Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe went 1-for-3 with a double against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, continuing what has been a torrid stretch. Renfroe now has hits in nine of his last 11 games, with six multi-hit affairs in that span. He's slashing .345/.387/.690 with five home runs over his last 15 games, elevating […]

Greg Ward Could Start The Season In A Bench Role

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward could start the season in a backup or special team role. Ward was the main slot receiver for the Eagles last year, but the emergence of Quez Watkins in training camp and preseason games may push Ward into the fourth spot on the Eagles wide receiver depth chart. Only […]

Bobby Dalbec Homers Twice Off Bench

Boston Red Sox infielder Bobby Dalbec didn't start today's game, but came on late to relieve Rafael Devers at third base after the Tampa Bay Rays took a commanding lead. He made the most of his two at-bats, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs. He's now slashing .356/.453/.844 with six home runs […]

Quez Watkins Likely To Start In The Slot In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins is likely to start in the slot in Week 1 and should have a shot to stay in that role as long as he plays well. Watkins didn't do much in his rookie season last year, catching just seven passes for a total of 106 yards across six games. […]

Kyle Schwarber Reaches Three Times Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber reached base three times against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored while playing first base. In 22 games and 80 at-bats with Boston, Schwarber has slashed .325/.460/.550. He's settled into the two-spot in the lineup on a near-daily basis, giving him […]

Harry Giles III Heading To Los Angeles

Free-agent center Harry Giles III agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with the Clippers on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has been a massive disappointment after being selected with the 20th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He has battled injuries over the years, appearing in 38 games last season as a member of the Portland Trail […]

Jalen Reagor Has A Lot To Prove This Season

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor has a lot to prove to justify where he was drafted in last year's draft. With a disappointing rookie season behind him despite being the de facto WR1 on the Eagles, Reagor will have more competition for targets on the offense, but may do better drawing "softer" defensive backs. […]

Ozzie Albies Homers, Drives In Four

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs scored, four RBI, and a walk during an 8-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. The two-time All-Star connected for his 27th homer, a two-run shot, off of Nationals relief pitcher Ryne Harper during the seventh inning. The 24-year-old now has […]

Paolo Espino Disappoints Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Paolo Espino gave up five runs on seven hits and two walks to the Atlanta Braves in five innings Tuesday. He struck out seven batters, which ties his season-high, but this outing still registers as a disappointment for the right-hander. Espino had allowed three runs or less in three straight starts […]

Yadiel Hernandez Hits Three-Run Shot

Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez hit a three-run home run off Braves reliever Tyler Matzek Tuesday that briefly tied the game at five before Atlanta eventually took the contest by a score of 8-5. The clutch shot was Hernandez's eighth of the season, and his season OPS now sits at .783 in 197 at-bats. He's […]

Keita Bates-Diop Remaining In San Antonio

San Antonio Spurs forward Keita Bates-Diop has agreed to a new two-year deal. The terms of the contract were undisclosed, but it was apparently enough to retain his services after the franchise extended a qualifying offer to him back in July. The 25-year-old former Ohio State Buckeye appeared in only 30 professional contests last season, […]

Juan Soto Reaches Five Times Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto reached base in all five of his plate appearances Tuesday, going 2-for-2 with two walks, a hit-by-pitch, an RBI, and a run scored. He's slashed .310/.523/.563 over his last thirty games, with 87 at-bats and a whopping 38 walks in that time. With a .963 OPS, 24 home runs, 91 […]

Alex Reyes Pitches In The Sixth Inning On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes, formerly the team's closer, pitched in the sixth inning of a 4-2 deficit on Tuesday. Reyes started the season as the closer and locked down the ninth for the first few months of the season, but struggled mightily in August and was removed from the closer's role. Giovanny […]

Mike Zunino Homers Twice, Drives In Four

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 3-for-4 with two homers and four RBI during a 12-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The 2021 All-Star took Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez deep for a solo shot during the fourth inning and relief pitcher Michael Feliz during the sixth inning for a […]

Alcides Escobar Scores Two Runs Tuesday

Washington Nationals infielder Alcides Escobar scored two more runs Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with a double in an 8-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Escobar was once again batting second in the lineup, and now has a five-game hitting streak. He's hit four extra-base hits and scored nine runs in those five games. Escobar is something […]

Nelson Cruz Homers Twice, Drives In Four

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 4-for-5 with two homers, a double, three runs scored and four RBI during a 12-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The 41-year-old connected off of Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez during the third inning for a two-run blast and off of relief pitcher […]