Miguel Sano Lacks Relevant September Production

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano has made a reputation as a boom-or-bust DFS asset, which has been extenuated by his major league-leading 23.4% barrel rate and 95.4-mph average exit velocity, as well as his 43.7% strikeout rate. But as it's likely to happen with a slugger boasting those metrics, Sano has gone ice-cold as […]

Zac Gallen Eyes Strong Finish To 2020 Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen had morphed into a National League Cy Young contender before two rough September starts derailed his progress. But he can still close 2020 with a sub 3.00 ERA, with his final start coming Friday versus a Rockies lineup that will be without Nolan Arenado (shoulder). Gallen struck out seven […]

Oscar Mercado Not On Fantasy Radar After 2020 Performance

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado looked like a staple of fantasy outfields for years to come during his rookie campaign in 2019. But following Thursday’s contest, his slash line for the 2020 year sat at .123/.172/.173 with two extra-base hits. Mercado had been sent to the club’s alternate training site earlier in the year due […]

Jose Ramirez Makes MVP Case With Torrid September

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez has been ferociously hot over his past 15 games, having amassed a .400/.468/.945 slash line with eight home runs and 20 RBI in that stretch. That production has put him in the conversation for American League MVP, which while effectively meaningless in terms of fantasy production, would vault Ramirez […]

Browns Defense A Strong Fantasy Option In Week 3

The Cleveland Browns Defense is a solid fantasy option for their Week 3 matchup against the Washington Football Team. Washington's offense has not been very potent through two weeks, scoring 42 total points and while allowing seven sacks and committing two turnovers. Cleveland is installed as a seven-point home favorite in a game that could […]

Juan Soto In Line For MVP Consideration

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is firmly entrenched as a National League MVP candidate coming down the stretch of the season, with his 1.189 OPS tops in the Majors. After entering the year as a borderline first-round candidate depending on season-long league size, Soto will be in contention for the No. 1 overall choice come […]

Jeimer Candelario Departs Early With Back Tightness

Detroit Tigers first/third baseman Jeimer Candelario was pulled from Thursday’s contest against Kansas City with lower back tightness and is officially tagged as day-to-day. Jorge Bonifacio entered the game in Candelario’s place, with Brandon Dixon shifting to first base in his place. Having gone 0-for-2 at the dish prior to his departure, Candelario’s average dipped […]

Sherten Apostel Leaves Early Thursday Due To Back Spasms

Texas Rangers first/third baseman Sherten Apostel departed Thursday’s contest versus Houston early due to back spasms after he dove for a ball in the field. Andrew Romine, who was added to the active roster prior to the game, entered the lineup in Apostel’s place, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa shifting back to third base. Initially, Anderson Tejeda […]

Eloy Jimenez Exits Early, Day-To-Day With Foot Soreness

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (foot) departed Thursday’s contest against Cleveland due to a sore right foot. Prior to his exit, Jimenez went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a pair of strikeouts, bringing his average on the season to .296. Adam Engel stepped into the lineup in his stead, and he would likely […]

Falcons Defense Should Be Avoided

The Atlanta Falcons Defense should not be started in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears. There's good news and bad news for the Falcons defense. The good news is, they've registered four sacks and three fumble recoveries in two games. The bad news is they've allowed the most points-scored and the second-most yards allowed to […]

J.B. Wendelken Hits Injured List, James Kaprielian Recalled

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher J.B. Wendelken (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list prior to Thursday’s contest versus the Dodgers, with righty James Kaprielian taking his spot on the active roster. Wendelken has been a crucial cog in the Oakland bullpen, compiling a 1.80 ERA across 21 appearances this season. With a career-high 11.2 K/9 […]

Panthers Acquire Patric Hornqvist

The Florida Panthers have acquired forward Patric Hornqvist from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenseman Mike Matheson and forward Colton Sceviour on Thursday. Hornqvist totaled 17 goals, 15 assists and 32 points through 52 games for the Penguins during the 2019-20 season, marking the lowest total during his six-year tenure with the team due […]

Younghoe Koo Should Be Started In Week 3

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo has started off the season strong. Koo has made all six field-goal attempts and 4 of 5 extra-points, including four kicks from at least 40 yards out. The 26-year-old is currently tied for second in the NFL with 22 points and plays for a high-powered offense that has exceeded 25 […]

Carlos Carrasco In Prime Spot Friday

Cleveland Indians right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco returned to the rotation on a full-time basis this season after his leukemia diagnosis last year and likely exceeded any and all expectations of how he would perform. He’ll make his final regular-season start Friday against a Pirates offense that ranks last in the Majors with a .631 OPS, […]

Frankie Montas' Status For Opening Round Unknown

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Frankie Montas looked the part of a top-tier starter through his first four starts in 2020. But since then, he has fallen off the wagon in terms of performance, compiling a 10.88 ERA with 10 homers allowed in 24 innings. With just three games constituting the 0pening round of the playoffs, […]

Hayden Hurst Gets Favorable Matchup

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst gets a favorable matchup in Week 3 against the Bears. Though the defense has been good against the pass overall, they have struggled against tight ends so far, ranking 21st in the league in fantasy points allowed to the position. Hurst is coming off his best effort so far, […]

Making Lemonade: Players Who Will Benefit from Injuries

The NFL has taken many precautions to protect its players and coaches from COVID-19. The league has now gone two consecutive weeks without seeing a single positive test, suggesting that these measures have been successful. Sadly, the NFL has not been able to shield its athletes from the injury bug. This past slate of games […]

Rays Could Add One Of Ji-Man Choi, Yandy Diaz To Playoff Roster

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) and third baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) both got to take swings Thursday against rehabbing left-hander Jose Alvarado (shoulder). But while both could return at some point during the postseason, it’s likely that only one will join the playoff roster ahead of Tuesday if they’re limited to solely […]

Russell Gage A Low-End Flex Against Chicago

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage has been a pleasant surprise through two weeks of the 2020 season. Gage has taken the Mohamed Sanu role to new heights, as he ranks in the top-10 so far in targets and receptions. However, Week 3 brings a tougher matchup against the Bears, who have yet to allow […]

Jose Berrios Wraps Up Regular Season On Friday Versus Reds

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Jose Berrios once again delivered right in line with his usual production during the 2020 year. He makes his final start of the regular season against the Reds on Friday, who have been susceptible to relying on the home run ball for offensive output as of late. The club’s .211 batting […]

Kyle Higashioka Encroaching On Gary Sanchez’s Playing Time

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka drew the start at catcher Thursday over Gary Sanchez, even with left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the mound. Higashioka has become Gerrit Cole’s personal catcher as of late, but manager Aaron Boone made it clear that Higashioka may be seeing more time behind the dish heading into the postseason. While […]

Tyler Glasnow Climbs Into Elite-Starter Tier With Rising K Rate

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow began to flash his ace-like potential upon his arrival with Tampa Bay, and if the end of the 2020 year is any indication, he’s awfully close to achieving it. With his K rate sitting at a gaudy 38.2% through his start Wednesday, he is also among the top […]

Calvin Ridley Should Be Started With Confidence

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been the No. 1 wideout in fantasy football through two weeks. Ridley is tied for the league lead in receiving yards with 239, ranks sixth with 23 targets and has scored two touchdowns in consecutive games. Week 3 brings a matchup against the Bears, who have yet to […]

Eddie Rosario Clobbers Way Into Top-Tier Production

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario has socked six of his 13 home runs this season during the month of September en route to a .568 slugging percentage since the calendar flipped. While he will finish the regular season with three tough matchups against Reds right-handers Tyler Mahle, Luis Castillo and Trevor Bauer, Rosario has undoubtedly improved […]

Is the Buffalo Bills' Offense For Real?

Move out of the way for the NFL's new most explosive offense: the... Buffalo Bills? Through the first two weeks of the NFL season, the Buffalo Bills rank 3rd in the NFL in total yards (928), 3rd in yards per play (6.6), 1st in passing yards (719), 2nd in passing TDs (6), and 5th in […]

Nick Goody Gets Designated For Assignment Thursday

Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Nick Goody was designated for assignment Thursday, with the club adding infielder Andrew Romine to the active roster in his place. Goody made 17 appearances (one start) for Texas this year, recording his first career save back in July. Despite posting a 9.00 ERA, Goody’s K/9 sat at 10.6, with an […]

Charlie Morton Continues To Stretch Out Ahead Of Playoffs

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton will start Friday versus Philadelphia, making his final start of the 2020 regular season. After missing nearly a month due to shoulder inflammation, Morton ramped his pitch count up to a season-high 94 pitches his last time out. While his strikeouts numbers haven’t been as prolific as they […]

Julio Jones Comes With Risk If He Suits Up

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) faces a Bears Defense that has surrendered the seventh-fewest fantasy points to enemy wideouts so far in 2020. After reportedly making his injury worse in Week 2, Jones missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday- needless to say, his Week 3 status is in jeopardy right […]

J.A. Happ Makes Final Regular Season Start Friday

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher J.A. Happ will take the hill Friday versus Miami, marking his final start of the 2020 regular season. After opening the year with back-to-back starts of four runs allowed, Happ has compiled a 1.93 ERA over his last six starts. With one final strong performance, Happ can likely clinch his […]

Javier Baez Sees September Slide Crater Season Numbers

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez has batted just .188 with a .216 on-base percentage during September, being dropped in the order as far as the No. 7 slot. His OPS has been in a steady freefall from his past numbers, settling into .579 with just three contests to play in 2020. Equally concerning is the […]