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 […]

Titans, Saints Lead Clubs Making Push For Jadeveon Clowney

Three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jadeveon Clowney remains without an organization with the start of the 2020 season just seven days away. But with the clock ticking, the Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints are reportedly making late flurries to get the top tier talent onto their rosters. While many have linked the Seahawks to […]

Reynaldo Lopez Gets Sent To Club’s Alternate Site

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Reynaldo Lopez was optioned to the club's alternate site ahead of Thursday’s contest against Kansas City after he lasted just 1 ⅔ frames in his start Wednesday. Lopez has scuffled mightily again in 2020, yielding 11 runs (nine earned) in his first 9 ⅔ innings with eight walks and three […]

Yoan Moncada Battles Depleted Energy After Virus

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada made it known Thursday that over six weeks since he tested positive for COVID-19, that he was still battling to keep his energy up. Moncada’s OPS has dropped 155 points this season from where he was at in 2019, with his average exit velocity (86.8 MPH) cratering from […]

Jedd Gyorko In Line For Increase In Playing Time

When the Milwaukee Brewers designated Justin Smoak for assignment -- in order to bring Daniel Vogelbach aboard -- it seemed as if Jedd Gyorko’s playing time might get squeezed. But general manager David Stearns made it apparent that wouldn’t be the case, as he mentioned Gyorko as one of the names that he expects to […]

Colten Brewer Hits IL Due To Finger Injury

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Colten Brewer has been placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday’s contest against Toronto due to a strained finger on his pitching hand. Brewer recently entered the club’s starting rotation, owning a 5.61 ERA across 11 appearances (four starts) this year. He has struggled particularly with walks (14) […]

Jose Altuve Faces MRI On Injured Right Knee

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is set to undergo an MRI on his right knee after departing Thursday’s contest early. Altuve had surgery on that knee following the 2018 season, which may be a cause for trepidation. Off to a drastically slow start this season with a .606 OPS through his first 35 games, […]

David Fletcher Lands On IL With Ankle Ailment

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher has been placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday’s contest against the Padres, with Taylor Ward being summoned from the club’s alternate site to take his place on the active roster. Fletcher has been battling a sore ankle since departing from Sunday’s game early due to the […]

Ketel Marte Gets Day Off Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is out of the starting lineup Thursday against the Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw for just the second time all year. Josh Rojas will make the start at the keystone, with the D-backs lineup taking on a new look without Marte or former teammate Starling Marte, the first time […]

Wil Myers Rejoins Club Thursday, Greg Allen Optioned

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers was added back to the active roster ahead of Thursday’s contest against the Angels and left-hander Andrew Heaney, immediately slotting into the lineup in the No. 6 spot in the order. Myers wound up missing just one game, with his addition forcing a roster crunch that sends Greg Allen […]

Cody Bellinger Returns To Starting Lineup Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger is back in the lineup Thursday against Arizona, returning from a two-game absence due to a lat strain. Bellinger has homered in his last two contests, raising his OPS on the season to .783 after a slow start. With many of his Statcast metrics trending in the right […]

Milwaukee Adds Daniel Vogelbach, Justin Smoak DFA’d

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Justin Smoak was designated for assignment Thursday, paving the way for Daniel Vogelbach to join the active roster after he was claimed off of waivers. Vogelbach was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, and is now set to join his third team of the season after beginning the […]