Duke Johnson (RB, HOU) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~120 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~136 ANALYSIS: There is an overwhelming sentiment echoed that Duke Johnson will never be a lead back, primarily due to him not receiving over 100 carries in a season since his rookie year. Most NFL coaches typically prefer larger backs like teammates Carlos Hyde and David Johnson to carry […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B, PIT) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Ke'Bryan Hayes was called up to the Pirates this last week and homered in his first Major League appearance. Through four games, Hayes has a .357/.400/.786 slash line with three extra-base hits. Unfortunately for Hayes, he's one of the worst offenses in the […]

Cam Akers (RB, LAR) - Rookie Running Back Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~52 Overall CURRENT ADP:~69 ANALYSIS: If there is a team lacking depth at the running back position entering 2020 that must be the Los Angeles Rams. I mean, look at their depth chart. Other than Cam Akers, the names read Darrell Henderson (second-year rusher with 39 runs last season), Malcolm Brown […]

Danny Santana Done For 2020, Willie Calhoun Expected Back

Texas Rangers first baseman/designated hitter Danny Santana has been confirmed to be out for the rest of the 2020 year due to a sprained right elbow. He appeared in just 15 contests after his breakout 2019 campaign, but was able to slash just .145/.238/.273. The news isn’t all bad for the Rangers, who are expected […]

Randall Cobb (WR, HOU) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~170 Overall CURRENT ADP: 180+ (Undrafted) ANALYSIS: Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb could be a major part of the offense this season for the simple reason that the team does not have any alpha receivers on its roster. Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller IV, and Kenny Stills are all cut by the […]

T.J. Hockenson (TE, DET) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~120 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~144+ ANALYSIS: I have to admit I was the first to get overly hyped about Hockenson's rookie-season potential a year ago. All that got me was a huge disappointment. I was ecstatic after Hockenson's first professional game (he went on to reach 25.1 PPR and finished as the […]

Alshon Jeffery (WR, PHI) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~160 Overall CURRENT ADP:~171 ANALYSIS: Eagles' HC Doug Pederson announced a few days ago that Jeffery will start the season sitting while still recovering from the surgery he underwent eight months ago. I know that doesn't sound very good, but that's precisely what makes Jeffery a sleeper that even missing a few […]

Corey Kluber, Jose Leclerc To Miss Remainder Of 2020

The Texas Rangers will be without right-handed pitchers Corey Kluber and Jose Leclerc for the rest of the season after it was confirmed Saturday that both will need more time to recover from injuries before returning to the hill. Kluber pitched all of one inning in 2020 after a blockbuster trade, hitting the IL due […]

Will Fuller V (WR, HOU) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~60 Overall CURRENT ADP:~79 ANALYSIS: Will Fuller V should be in line for a bigger workload heading into 2020 after the Texans traded away superstar wide receiver, DeAndre Hopkins. He already put up solid numbers in 2019 by hauling in 49 of 71 targets for 670 yards and three scores in just 11 games. […]

Jose Urquidy, Brad Peacock Rejoin Active Roster Saturday

The Houston Astros regained a pair of right-handed pitchers prior to Saturday’s doubleheader against the Angels with Jose Urquidy and Brad Peacock being activated off of the injured list. Urquidy, the club’s No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is slated to make his 2020 debut by starting the second game of the DH on Saturday. […]

Alex Avila Lands On IL With Back Tightness

Minnesota Twins catcher Alex Avila was placed on the injured list prior to Saturday's contest versus Detroit due to tightness in his lower back. Avila was both scratched from the lineup and then removed from a contest early in back-to-back days earlier in the week. Willians Astudillo was recalled from the club's alternate site and […]

A.J. Dillon (RB, GB) - Rookie Running Back Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~154 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~172 ANALYSIS: The rookie out of Boston College is a beast at 6' and 247 lbs, and a snapshot of his "massive legs" (coach Matt LaFleur's words) went viral early in training camp. He rushed for 5.2 yards per carry and totaled 40 touchdowns in college, leading the […]

Elvis Andrus, Rougned Odor Not Full-Time Players Down Stretch

Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward revealed Saturday that shortstop Elvis Andrus and second baseman Rougned Odor would not be everyday players over the final three-plus weeks of the 2020 season. Woodward opted for playing Anderson Tejeda at short over Andrus on Saturday, while Odor remains on the IL. Both Andrus and Odor are under contract […]

Jimmy Garoppolo An Adequate Option In Two-QB Leagues

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 3,978 yards, 27 touchdowns and 13 interceptions last year, his first full NFL season as a starter. He's currently being drafted as about the 23rd quarterback off the board in fantasy leagues, which makes him an intriguing value. His upside is limited due to the fact that […]

Baltimore Claims Carson Fulmer Off Waivers

Right-handed pitcher Carson Fulmer will join his fourth organization in the past three months after having been claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Saturday. Fulmer was the No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft, but has yet to find success at the big league level with a 6.57 ERA across 51 appearances […]

Milwaukee Skips Josh Lindblom’s Turn In Rotation

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Josh Lindblom will not make his upcoming start, as the team has opted to skip his turn through the rotation. With two off-days planned over the upcoming week, Milwaukee will look elsewhere for outs after Lindblom has compiled a 6.46 ERA through his first seven starts. Despite the shaky outings, Lindblom […]

Tevin Coleman To Serve As No. 2 Behind Raheem Mostert

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman was the top running back on the team to own going into last year. However, he had some injuries in 2019 and wasn't as effective on the field as his teammate, Raheem Mostert. This year, Mostert will be the team's lead back to enter the season, but don't […]

Matt Harvey Gets Another Start, Will Pitch Sunday

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey will rejoin the club’s rotation for Sunday’s contest against the White Sox. Harvey worked out of relief Thursday, but threw just 12 pitches, which shouldn’t hamper his workload, although he is likely to be used merely as an opener. Despite his return to the starting staff, fantasy managers […]

Raheem Mostert Figures To Be Lead Back To Start The Year

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert broke out in a big way for the team during the second half of last season. He scored rushing touchdowns in each of the team's last six games and went on to have a monster playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, rushing for 220 yards and four […]

DJ LeMahieu Gets Day Off Saturday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu is not among the starting nine for Saturday’s contest versus the Orioles, with manager Aaron Boone confirming that LeMahieu was simply getting a day of rest. Tyler Wade will hold down the keystone with Aaron Hicks slotting into the leadoff spot. Having delivered a .380 average through his […]

Ozzie Albies Nears Return, Set For Live BP

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is set to face live batting practice over each of the next two days, with the ultimate plan being that he could rejoin the big league lineup as soon as next week. With no Minor League games to rehab at in 2020, Atlanta plans on allowing him to play […]

David Peterson Will Rejoin Rotation For Monday Start

New York Mets left-handed pitcher David Peterson will slot back into the club’s starting rotation next week against Philadelphia, set to start Monday after making one relief appearance. Through six appearances (five starts) this year, Peterson has compiled a 3.03 ERA and 141 ERA+, although he has gone at least six frames just once. With […]

Texas Holds Joey Gallo, Elvis Andrus Out Of Saturday’s Lineup

The Texas Rangers will be without both outfielder Joey Gallo and shortstop Elvis Andrus for Saturday’s contest against the Mariners and left-hander Justus Sheffield, with neither among the club’s starting nine. Gallo has been in a steady funk at the plate, last scoring a run back on Aug. 21. Andrus has been in a similar […]

Diontae Johnson (WR, PIT) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~85 Overall CURRENT ADP:~104 ANALYSIS: Last season, his first as a pro, Diontae Johnson put on a show playing for a virtual quarterback-less Pittsburgh Steelers. That's not a joke. Johnson racked up all of 163.1 PPR points in his freshman year, which ranks 15th-best among rookie-wideouts since 2015 and beat the tallies […]

49ers Hopeful To Have Brandon Aiyuk Back Next Week

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) has missed the past few weeks of practice after suffering a mild hamstring strain. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan appears hopeful that Aiyuk will be returning to practice next week, which could give him a decent chance to play in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. […]

Amed Rosario Not Viewed As Everyday SS Moving Forward

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas was not ready to commit to Amed Rosario as his everyday shortstop going forward after Andres Gimenez started again Saturday versus Philadelphia and right-hander Spencer Howard. Rosario has slashed .229/.243/.349 through his first 31 games this season, and is yet to deliver a stolen base after compiling 24 and […]

J.K. Dobbins (RB, BAL) - Rookie Running Back Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~78 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~94 ANALYSIS: Dobbins is being drafted at RB35 and is currently the fifth-highest drafted rookie at the position (Cam Akers is the fourth with an ADP of RB25 and 60 OVR). He also has workload concerns as he projects to start the year behind Mark Ingram II on […]

Alexander Colome Likely Unavailable Saturday

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Alexander Colome is not on track to be used out of relief Saturday against Kansas City. With both Aaron Bummer and Jace Fry currently on the injured list, the White Sox bullpen will be scrambling Saturday, although having Lucas Giolito on the mound may help alleviate any depth issues. Having […]

Washington Recalls Carter Kieboom From Alternate Site

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom was recalled from the club’s alternate site prior to Saturday’s contest against Atlanta and left-hander Max Fried. Kieboom, ranked as the club’s No. 1 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will bat sixth Saturday and hold down the hot corner. He scuffled across 17 games earlier this season, with his demotion […]