Teoscar Hernandez Lifts Jays In Extras

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez propelled his club to victory with a three-run homer in the 10th inning as the Jays defeated the Red Sox 6-2 on Thursday. He finished the contest going 2-for-4 with a walk, upping his batting average to a crisp .311 on the breakout season. Hernandez is also now tied […]

Taijuan Walker Solid In No-Decision

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Taijuan Walker allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings versus the Red Sox Thursday, settling for a no-decision in the team’s 6-2 extra-inning win. In his second start with his new club, the right-hander gave up six hits and a walk while striking out four in the 81-pitch effort. Walker […]

Nets Hire Steve Nash As Head Coach

The Brooklyn Nets have hired Steve Nash as their new head coach. The two sides have agreed on a four-year deal. This is quite shocking news considering the other big names that have been thrown around for the Nets coaching job. Nash does not have much coaching experience, but is one of the greatest point […]

Yu Darvish Reclaims Cy Young Form By Limiting Contact

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish has pitched like one of the game’s premier aces this season, having delivered a 310 ERA+ through his first seven starts. It’s not just his traditional statistics that paint the picture that Darvish has reentered the Cy Young conversation, it’s the fact that his Statcast metrics enhance that picture. […]

Expectations High For Matthew Stafford

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's ceiling will be one of the harder-to-read determinations heading into fantasy drafts. The 32-year-old was on pace for 38 touchdowns and 4,000-plus yards last season until a fractured back ended his season. When healthy, Stafford can easily be a top-10 fantasy talent among quarterbacks. But his health status undoubtedly muddies […]

T.J. Hockenson Hoping To Take Next Step

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will be looking to establish himself in the offense early and often in 2020. Hockenson burst on the scene in Week 1 of 2019 with six catches for 131 yards and one touchdown but then produced only 26 receptions for 236 yards and one score in the remaining 11 […]

Mariners To Operate With Six-Man Rotation For Time Being

The Seattle Mariners have had their September schedule thrown in flux after having their series against Oakland postponed this week. When the team returns to the diamond Friday, they’ll tab Yusei Kikuchi versus the Rangers, but rather than coming back to him on regular rest next week, the team will utilize Ljay Newsome and Nick […]

Kerryon Johnson Could Play Big Role Week 1

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson could be in line for a heavy workload Week 1 against the Bears. The Lions drafted rookie D'Andre Swift to be the unquestioned feature back but Swift has missed a majority of training camp with an undisclosed injury. The rookie has returned to the practice field but is being […]

Aaron Hicks Continues Heating Up

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks singled and walked twice against the Mets on Thursday, giving him seven hits and six walks over his last eight games. Under the hood, Hicks has been making progress on some of the factors that kept his production depressed earlier this season. Specifically, Hicks has seen his ground-ball rate […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Flying Under The Fantasy Radar

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. enters his fifth season with the Lions as almost an afterthought in an offense that hopes to improve in 2020. While fantasy teams salivate over the return of Matthew Stafford under center, rookie runner D'Andre Swift and the talent of receiver Kenny Golladay, Jones Jr. will still carry […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Sees Curveball Hit Hard During 2020

There figured to be an acclimation process for Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. after a season out of the mix, but no longer being an elite strikeout arm didn’t seem to be the cards. Yet, through seven starts, McCullers has produced a 7.7 K/9 rate and has a 5.40 xERA, while the biggest […]

J.A. Happ Has Uneven Performance On Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ allowed four runs over five innings against the Mets on Thursday, allowing eight hard-hit balls and generating only seven whiffs (7.5% swinging-strike rate). Happ cruised through three innings of one-run ball before the wheels fell off in the bottom of the fourth when Happ allowed three runs on […]

D'Andre Swift Coming Along Slowly

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift has returned to practice this week but is still being brought along slowly. The dynamic rookie runner has missed a large portion of camp due to an undisclosed injury and it is fair to begin to wonder whether he will be at 100% when the Lions take the field […]

Jace Sternberger Having Quiet Camp

Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger entered training camp with hopes of becoming a breakout player in the offense this season but has had a "quiet" camp, according to Packers reporter Andy Herman. The second-year player missed the first half of last season due to injuries and largely was non-existent when returned to the […]

Joey Gallo Sees Power Metrics Nosedive As Of Late

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo has carved out his niche as a boom-or-bust hitter at the Major League level. The reality of being such a bat -- and for fantasy managers to roster such a bat -- is that when a cold spell strikes, it cripples production; in Gallo’s case, that’s been 2020 in a […]

Kyle Tucker Continues To Rise Up Fantasy Ranks

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-4 with one RBI in the Astros victory over the Rangers on Thursday. Astros fans have been waiting to see Tucker justify the buzz that surrounded the young hitter the past few seasons and it may be coming to fruition. Tucker now has 12 runs batted in over his […]

Andre Iguodala Could Sit In Game 3

Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was forced to leave during Wednesday's contest due to a right ankle injury. Kelly Olynyk (knee) is banged up as well, which means Meyers Leonard and Derrick Jones could see more minutes coming their way. […]

Zack Greinke Notches Third Win

Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke (3-0) allowed three runs on six hits in the Astros 8-4 win over the Rangers on Thursday. The veteran struck out a season-high nine hitters and Greinke has not allowed more than three runs in a game through his first eight starts. He now has a 0.91 WHIP over his […]

Paul Goldschmidt Delivers Career Year Thus Far In 2020

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt’s production has not been fazed by the oddity of the 2020 year. Entering Thursday leading the Majors with a .478 on-base percentage, Goldschmidt is among the game’s elite, posting a .426 wOBA and .429 xwOBA. While usually an excellent source of walks, Goldschmidt has eschewed strikeouts this season […]

George Springer's Two Hits Key Astros Win

Houston Astros centerfielder George Springer went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in the Astros win Thursday over the Rangers. Springer has really struggled to get going offensively this season, slashing only .222/.354/.389 over his last 54 at-bats. It is, however, a positive sign to see Springer fare better at Minute Maid Park, where he is […]

Michael Brantley Drives In Three

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with three runs driven in as the Astros overpowered the Rangers 8-4 on Thursday. Brantley kicked off the Astros offensive day singling home a run in the first inning and added a two-run double in the eighth inning. After a dip in production at the plate the veteran […]

Denver’s Crowded Backfield Complicates Melvin Gordon In 2020

When healthy, running back Melvin Gordon should be the Denver Broncos lead back in 2020. But unfortunately for Gordon, with a rib injury lingering ahead of Week 1, Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman have been able to split first-team repetitions. A timeshare severely cut into Gordon’s production load last year when he compiled 612 yards on […]

Kelly Olynyk Questionable For Game 1 Versus Bucks

Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. He is dealing with a bruised right knee, so he might be a game-time decision here. Derrick Jones and Meyer Leonard would see more minutes coming their way if Olynyk is unable to play. However, neither […]

Ja Morant Wins Rookie Of The Year

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been named the 2019-2020 Rookie of the Year. There wasn't a whole lot of competition for this award since Zion Williamson was limited during most of the regular season. Morant averaged 18.1 points, 7.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 0.9 triples during his first campaign. He needs to improve his accuracy […]

Chris Godwin Should Be Ready To Roll In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has been notoriously kept under wraps during the summer as it pertains to his injury status, but there’s little reason to believe that he will be unavailable when the team takes on the Saints next Sunday. Greg Auman of The Athletic notes that Godwin and quarterback Tom Brady […]

Rajon Rondo Probable For Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (back) is listed as probable for Friday's Game 1 matchup against the Houston Rockets. He has been banged up since the bubble began, so expect the Lakers to limit him during this one. His return should mean less minutes for Alex Caruso and Quinn Cook. Rondo probably won't see […]

Jesse James Eyes Bounce-Back Campaign Despite Competition

Detroit Lions tight end Jesse James noted Thursday that last season was the “toughest year” that he had since becoming a professional. Having inked a four-year deal to join the Lions prior to the start of 2019, James produced just 16 receptions for 142 yards, quickly becoming a fantasy non-entity. The addition of T.J. Hockenson […]

Dallas Releases Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Creates Safety Opening

Dallas Cowboys safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix was released Thursday, with the team saving payroll by not having him on its Week 1 roster. The move comes with curious timing as the Cowboys and veteran safety Earl Thomas have been linked to one another for years, with Thomas remaining a free agent with just over a […]

Ryan Kelly Becomes NFL’s Highest-Paid Center

Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly inked a four-year contract extension Thursday that will pay him $50 million, thereby making him the league’s highest-paid center. Kelly will be integral to the acclimation of quarterback Philip Rivers to the Colts roster in his first season, while also being an anchor of the offensive line for the stylings […]

Patrick Beverley Will Play Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (calf) will play in Thursday's Game 1 versus the Denver Nuggets. He has been sidelined since after Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks during the first round. He'll likely be eased back into action since he hasn't played in quite a bit. His return should mean less minutes for […]