Gary Sanchez Homers In Back To Back Games

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez homered for his second consecutive game on Friday with a 457 ft blast against the Red Sox. With a 110 mph exit velocity and a 1.000 xBA, Sanchez’s home run was literally a no-doubter, and the 27-year-old appears to be heating up after a slow start to the season. […]

Gerrit Cole Looks Good On Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole held the Red Sox to one run over seven innings on Friday, striking out eight and allowing just four baserunners (no walks). Cole’s velocity is still down a tick from last season, but that hasn’t stopped the 29-year-old from posting a stellar 2.76 ERA with a 30% strikeout […]

Irv Smith Jr. (TE, MIN) - 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~150 Overall CURRENT ADP: 180+ (Undrafted in 12-team leagues) ANALYSIS: If you have been living under a rock during the past few months, or have been reading too much about COVID and too little about American football, you might have missed the biggest news coming from Minnesota: the Vikings sent Stefon Diggs […]

Cavan Biggio Scores Thrice On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman/outfielder Cavan Biggio paced the offense with three runs during the team’s 12-4 win over the Rays on Friday. He finished the contest going 1-for-2 with a solo homer, walk, and two hit-by-pitches out of the leadoff spot where’s he’s settled into nicely. Although the 25-year-old is hitting just .206 on […]

Ryan Blaney Starts 24th At The Daytona Road Course

Penske Racing's Ryan Blaney will start from the 24th position in Sunday's Go Bowling 235 at the Daytona International Speedway Road Course. Blaney is looking to rebound after tangling with his teammate, Brad Keselowski, and wrecking out of the second race of the Michigan doubleheader. Blaney has not found victory lane since winning at Talladega, […]

JJ Arcega-Whiteside (WR, PHI) - 2020 Fantasy Football Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~165 Overall / Waiver Wire CURRENT ADP: 180+ (Undrafted in 12-team leagues) ANALYSIS: If anything defined the Eagles 2019 season that was lack of depth at the receiver position. QB Carson Went struggled to find reliable options on offense all year long, and even on a slim receiving corps Arcega-Whiteside still struggled […]

Randal Grichuk Joins Home Run Parade

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk slugged his first homer of the season during the team’s 12-4 win over the Rays on Friday. His solo shot in the sixth inning was one of six long balls hit by the club as Sahlen Field in Buffalo continues to play as a hitter-friendly park. Grichuk has had […]

Teoscar Hernandez Records Third Multi-Homer Game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez continued his powerful start to the 2020 season with a pair of long balls in the team’s 12-4 win over the Rays Friday. It was his third big fly in the last two games and his third multi-homer game of the year. He hit a solo shot in the […]

Christian McCaffrey Would Take Himself First In Fantasy

Elite Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey didn't hesitate to say his own name when it came to selecting the first pick in fantasy drafts, per ESPN. The 24-year-old's claim is backed up by an incredible 2019 season which saw him garner 1,387 rush yards, 4.8 rush yards per carry, 15 rush touchdowns, 116 receptions, […]

Jalen Hurd (WR, SF) - 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~160 Overall / Waiver Wire CURRENT ADP: 180+ (Undrafted in 12-team leagues) ANALYSIS: What we're seeing this season with rookie WR/RB Antonio Gibson is what Jalen Hurd already did in college and entering the NFL in 2019. He was a dual-threat offensive weapon playing running back in Tennessee (589 carries for 2,635 yards […]

Bo Bichette Extends Hitting Streak To Eight Games

After a 5-for-5 performance on Wednesday, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette continued his hot streak going 2-for-5 in Friday’s 12-4 win over the Rays. He slugged a three-run homer for his fifth blast of the season during the rout, upping his slash line to an impressive .356/.387/.678 through 13 games. Bichette was a bit […]

Dak Prescott Optimistic About A Long-Term Deal

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said that he is "optimistic" about coming to an agreement with the team on a long-term contract extension after this season. It seems the two sides never got too close to a deal in the offseason, as Prescott wanted more money and fewer years than the Cowboys were offering. He'll […]

Sonny Gray Ks 10 In Gem On Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray spun a gem in an 8-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Gray allowed one run across 6 2/3 innings while striking out 10 and walking one. His lone mistake was a solo homer off the bat of outfielder Bryan Reynolds in the fourth inning. Gray is putting together […]

Antonio Gibson Could Fill Derrius Guice's Role

Washington Football Team running back/wide receiver Antonio Gibson could fill the role planned for recently-released running back Derrius Guice. Gibson has been practicing as both a running back and a wide receiver, but with Guice no longer in the backfield, Gibson could be the best bet in a still-crowded running back room. Adrian Peterson, Bryce […]

Jesse Winker Stays Hot With Two HRs

Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Jesse Winker went 2-for-3 with two homers, three RBI, and a walk in an 8-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Winker tormented Pittsburgh starter Chad Kuhl, taking him deep in the second and fourth innings in the win. The veteran hitter has been red-hot at the plate of late, […]

Jesus Aguilar Brings In Four More Runs On Friday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar went 1-for-4 on Friday, driving in three runs. Aguilar is up to 15 RBI now, just five behind the league leaders. Aguilar has been excellent as a Marlin, as he'll head into Saturday's game with a .306 batting average and a .931 OPS. He definitely looks like the Jesus […]

Pablo Lopez Sets A Career High In Strikeouts On Friday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez pitched well on Friday in a win against the Atlanta Braves. Lopez threw six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits. He didn't walk anyone and struck out a career high eight batters. Lopez threw 88 pitches (63 strikes) in his quality start. He's a solid middle-of-the-rotation option for […]

Rich Hill Could Return During Current Homestand

Minnesota Twins left-handed pitcher Rich Hill tossed a 60-pitch session at the club’s alternate training site Friday, in which pitching coach Derek Falvey relayed that Hill “felt great.” In light of that update, Minnesota is planning to get Hill on the bump at some point during the team’s current homestand, which runs until next Thursday […]

Austin Slater Has Flexor Strain, Avoiding IL Stint

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater was first scratched from the lineup Wednesday, with a flexor strain in his elbow keeping him sidelined through at least Friday. While Slater is currently listed as day-to-day, the fact that the team has not placed him on the injured list seems to indicate that there is optimism that […]

Stephen Strasburg Exits Start Early Friday

Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg has been unable to find his footing yet in 2020, as he departed Friday’s start against Baltimore after just 16 pitches. Strasburg admitted after his previous start that he was still dealing with nerve discomfort in his pitching hand that had already sidelined him this season, but he believed […]

Drew Smyly Throwing Off Flat Ground, To Be Re-Evaluated

San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly has progressed to throwing off of flat ground, which will allow the club to re-evaluate him this weekend. Smyly has landed on the injured list with a finger strain, having compiled 11 strikeouts over his first 8 ⅓ innings this season. Having entered the starting rotation, Smyly last […]

Rowan Wick Not Officially Tabbed Cubs’ Closer

Manager David Ross made it clear prior to Friday’s contest against Milwaukee: right-hander Rowan Wick is not his only ninth-inning option. Wick’s three saves lead the Cubs at this point, but Ross was succinct, saying, “I haven’t named anybody” to the closer’s gig. The most likely option to supplant Wick would be Craig Kimbrel, although […]

Alex Gordon Could Face Playing Time Reduction In 2020

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon has been a staple of the franchise since 2007, but manager Mike Matheny is reportedly eyeing the possibility of getting younger players into the lineup with an increased frequency. Gordon had mulled retirement in the off-season, but ultimately returned on a one-year deal; to this point, he is slashing […]

Jack Flaherty Not Projected To Start Until Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty threw a side session Friday and is now slated to return to the mound next Wednesday against the Cubs. The Cardinals have notably been shut down from taking the field since July 29 due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the organization. Due to the games missed, figuring out […]

Spencer Howard Departs Early With Apparent Hand Injury

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Spencer Howard was making just the second start of his Major League career Friday against the Mets before he was forced to exit early with an ailment mirroring a blister or finger injury. Howard, the club’s No. 2 prospect, has now compiled an 8.22 ERA and 1.96 WHIP over his first […]

Yusei Kikuchi Scratched Friday, Nestor Cortes To Start

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi has been scratched from his start Friday against the Astros shortly before first pitch due to neck spasms, paving the way for left-hander Nestor Cortes to earn the start. Kikuchi was roughed up by Houston the first time that the two faced off this season, yielding five runs across […]

Ken Giles Plays Catch Friday, No Timeline For Return Made

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ken Giles got two bits of positive news Friday as manager Charlie Montoyo deemed his MRI “good,” in addition to Giles himself saying he was also “good.” What’s also good for owners hoping to have Giles back soon is that he played catch Friday, presumably one of the last steps […]

Royals-Twins Rained Out Friday, Slated For DH Saturday

After the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins had their contest Friday night rained out, it was announced that the club’s would meet for a straight doubleheader Saturday. Right-handers Jakob Junis and Jake Odorizzi were tabbed to make the start Friday and would presumably slot over to Saturday, although which game they’ll be on the […]

Alex Young Tabbed For First Start Of 2020 On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Alex Young will enter the starting rotation for Saturday’s contest against San Diego. All seven of Young’s appearances this season have come out of relief, having yielded five runs in 9 ⅔ frames with 10 strikeouts to his credit. Young will be filling the spot of Madison Bumgarner, who is on […]

Christian Colon DFA’d, Tyler Thornburg Called Up

The Cincinnati Reds have designated infielder Christian Colon for assignment, using his roster spot to bring up right-handed pitcher Tyler Thornburg to join a rocky bullpen. Colon’s path to playing time was about to be severely hampered when Mike Moustakas (quad), who is set to be activated off the injured list Sunday, returns. The Reds’ bullpen […]