11 mins agoSt. Louis Cardinals closer
Carlos Martinez saved his 23rd game of the season on Saturday, locking down a 9-8 win over the Cubs. Martinez tossed a scoreless inning, walking a batter and striking out two. He needed just 16 pitches to deliver a win for the Cardinals. Martinez hasn't been perfect in his first season as a closer, but 23 saves and a 3.38 ERA are both solid stats.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
13 mins agoSt. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher
John Gant earned his 11th win of the season on Saturday to improve to 11-1. He threw just two pitches, getting the only batter he faced out on his second pitch. Gant had some periods of being unhittable this season, but suffered through some less effective stretches as well. Overall, he's 11-1 with a 3.62 ERA.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
15 mins agoSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher
Dakota Hudson only made it through three innings on Saturday, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks. He struck out two and needed 62 pitches (30 balls, 32 strikes) to get just nine outs. Hudson has been solid and is among the league leaders in wins, but tonight was a rare rough patch, raising his ERA to 3.45.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
22 mins agoCleveland Indians closer
Brad Hand tossed an inning on Saturday, his first appearance since September 9th. Hand has been unavailable due to a tired arm, but after MRI results came back clean, it was only a matter of time until he'd be back on the mound. Saturday's outing was a 13-pitch perfect inning where he struck out the side. He looks like he's all set to take back the ninth inning and should be working in save opportunities again before long.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
9 hours agoMinnesota Vikings wide receiver
Adam Thielen has seen his production capped by
Kirk Cousins' rough start, though he secured 5-of-8 targets for 75 yards in Week 2. He has a golden opportunity to break out in Week 3's tilt as the Vikings will face the Raiders and their tissue-soft secondary at home. Thielen lines up everywhere, but he should see Daryl Worley (4.64 40-yard dash) the most in coverage on Sunday. Advantage - Adam Thielen. The Vikings are big favorites (-8.5), which will likely lead to featuring
Dalvin Cook and the rushing attack. However, Thielen should still be started as a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 as his 26% target share leads the team and he should be able to torch the Raiders even on limited opportunities. He's also a sneaky tournament play in daily formats as he could go under-owned and has a high ceiling.
--Kyle Ringstad - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
9 hours agoMinnesota Vikings wide receiver
Stefon Diggs is coming off a Week 2 performance where he caught just 1-of-7 targets, but the catch resulted in a 49-yard touchdown that saved his fantasy day. He had another touchdown called back in the contest. Diggs has been a victim of Cousins' erratic play and low passing volume, but his Week 3 matchup against the Oakland Raiders is enticing. He'll square off against Gareon Conley and the rest of the Oakland defensive backfield, a group that has gotten absolutely ripped by receivers this season. They've allowed a combined 104.9 PPR points to wide receivers through Week 2 (vs. DEN, vs. KC). Start Diggs as a mid-range WR2 in this beatable matchup. His high target share in this offense gives him a decent floor and a high ceiling, which also puts him in play for daily tournaments as a reduced-ownership play.
--Kyle Ringstad - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
10 hours agoMinnesota Vikings running back
Dalvin Cook is leading the league in rushing through two weeks, carrying 41 times for 265 yards (6.5 YPC) and three touchdowns. His 20.5 attempts/game only trails
Marlon Mack, and his three runs of 20 or more yards also lead the NFL. Minnesota has run the highest percentage of run plays in the NFL and that is unlikely to change this week as they are 8.5-point favorites at home. The Oakland Raiders have only allowed 98 rushing yards (vs. DEN) and 31 rushing yards (vs. KC) through Week 2, but they haven't faced a running back like Dalvin Cook and the likelihood of seeing 20+ touches yet again pushes him way up the rankings. Consider "Chef" Dalvin a top-tier RB1 in this delicious matchup at home.
--Kyle Ringstad - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
10 hours agoKansas City Chiefs tight end
Travis Kelce came to play in the Week 2 victory over the Oakland Raiders. Kelce caught seven of his nine targets for 107 yards and one touchdown. The Chiefs offense doesn't seem to ever slow down and that should be the case again in Week 3. The Baltimore
Ravens Defense is coming off a game where they gave up 349 passing yards to rookie quarterback
Kyler Murray. Earl Thomas should be able to slow down Kelce somewhat, but fantasy owners should expect a TE1 type of performance from him once again.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Yahoo Sports
10 hours agoKansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Demarcus Robinson had a huge game versus the Oakland Raiders in Week 2. He caught all six of his targets for 172 yards and two touchdowns in the victory. Robinson was one of the most popular pickups throughout the week, but fantasy owners should get ready for disappointment. Robinson will once again be involved in the offense, but
Sammy Watkins and
Mecole Hardman will see targets as well. It was rare that Robinson caught all of his targets, and one of them being a 44 yard touchdown due to blown coverage. The Baltimore Ravens secondary isn't much better, but fantasy owners shouldn't expect the same result twice. Robinson is someone to be looked at as a shaky WR2 or a reliable WR3 for Week 3.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Yahoo Sports
10 hours agoKansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Mecole Hardman was able to make some noise for the team in the victory over the Oakland Raiders in Week 2. Hardman caught four passes for 61 yards and a touchdown in that contest.
Tyreek Hill (shoulder) remains sidelined, so Hardman will continue to have decent fantasy value.
Demarcus Robinson outplayed Hardman last week, but who knows if that will happen again. The Baltimore Ravens secondary is shaky, so the Chiefs should have no issues on offense. Hardman has WR2 upside, but at worst he's a solid WR3 for Week 3 against Baltimore.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Yahoo Sports
11 hours agoKansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Sammy Watkins saw a team-high 13 targets in the victory over the Oakland Raiders in Week 2. However, Watkins hauled in just six of those balls for 49 yards and didn't find the end zone. It was a disappointing game for fantasy owners as Watkins was expected to be much better with
Tyreek Hill (shoulder) sidelined. Watkins will get a chance to rebound here against a Baltimore
Ravens Defense in Week 3. The same defense that just got carved up by rookie quarterback
Kyler Murray last week for 349 passing yards. Fantasy owners can hope that Watkins will fulfill his WR1 potential in Week 3.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Yahoo Sports
11 hours agoKansas City Chiefs running back
Darwin Thompson should be more involved in the running game for Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens. Lead back
Damien Williams (knee) has been ruled out for this one. Veteran running back
LeSean McCoy (ankle) is going to see a majority of the snaps at running back. However, McCoy does have a nagging ankle injury, so the Chiefs want to be cautious there. Thompson should see an increased workload on Sunday. However, it's unclear how much the Chiefs plan to involve Thompson into their gameplan. He'll be a desperation flex option for Sunday, but most owners should probably be able to find a better candidate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Yahoo Sports
11 hours agoKansas City Chiefs running back
LeSean McCoy should be looking at a heavier workload for Sunday's Week 3 contest versus the Baltimore Ravens. Lead back
Damien Williams (knee) has already been ruled out for this one. McCoy has been battling an ankle issue, so the Chiefs will be cautious about that.
Darwin Thompson is going to see some snaps as well, so McCoy isn't overloaded. McCoy is a low-end RB2 for Week 3, but he could have more upside. It all depends on how McCoy's ankle is feeling on Sunday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Yahoo Sports
11 hours agoKansas City Chiefs quarterback
Patrick Mahomes has thrown seven touchdowns without any interceptions through two games this season. He has 821 passing yards and should easily jump into the 1,000 mark on Sunday. Mahomes will go up against the Baltimore
Ravens Defense that was carved up by rookie quarterback
Kyler Murray last week. Mahomes should have no problems doing his normal thing on Sunday. Fantasy owners can expect him go well over his projected number of points as he's an elite QB1 for Week 3.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Yahoo Sports
12 hours agoChicago Cubs shortstop
Javier Baez (thumb) is unable to hit, but can still contribute to the team during Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Baez has a hairline fracture in his thumb, and can't grip the bat or wear a glove. However, his legs and fine and he's available to pinch run for this game. The Cubs are hopeful that Baez can return for the postseason, assuming the Cubs are able to clinch a spot. Baez won't have any DFS value as a pinch runner, so go ahead and ignore him.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jesse RogersNext Matchup: 9/22 | vs. STL (Miles Mikolas - RHP) | 2:20 PM ET
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12 hours agoChicago Cubs first baseman
Anthony Rizzo is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo will bat leadoff and play first base versus righty
Dakota Hudson. The Cubs seem to have good luck when Rizzo is batting first for them. Hudson has been pitching well this season posting a 3.35 ERA, but Rizzo still remains a reliable DFS option. Whenever Rizzo is batting first something good always seems to happen for the Cubs.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: MLB.comNext Matchup: 9/22 | vs. STL (Miles Mikolas - RHP) | 2:20 PM ET
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12 hours agoNew York Yankees outfielder
Giancarlo Stanton (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton received a routine rest day on Friday, but is refreshed and ready to play on Saturday. Stanton will bat cleanup and play left field versus righty
T.J. Zeuch. Stanton has been on a tear with the bat since returning to the lineup. He's a reliable DFS option for Saturday, so players should take notice.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: MLB.comNext Matchup: 9/22 | vs. TOR (Trent Thornton - RHP) | 1:05 PM ET
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12 hours agoNew York Yankees second baseman
DJ LeMahieu (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The MVP candidate will get a rest day here, but should be back in the lineup on Sunday.
Tyler Wade will bat eighth and play second base versus righty
T.J. Zeuch. Wade has been hot at the plate over the last two weeks, but doesn't have much power upside with the bat. He could be a cheap DFS option for Saturday, but don't expect him to knock one out of the park.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: MLB.comNext Matchup: 9/22 | vs. TOR (Trent Thornton - RHP) | 1:05 PM ET
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12 hours agoLos Angeles Dodgers infielder
Max Muncy (quad) is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Muncy tweaked his quad in the seventh inning of Friday's game versus the Rockies. He returned last week from a wrist injury, so the Dodgers don't need him going down again. The Dodgers believe the quad injury is minor, but it sounds like Muncy will do some testing on Saturday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Times
12 hours agoSt. Louis Cardinals second baseman
Kolten Wong (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Wong injured his left hamstring during Thursday's game and didn't play on Friday. He underwent an MRI, but the team hasn't revealed the results of the test. The Cardinals will likely be cautious with Wong as the playoffs approach.
Tommy Edman will cover second base and bat second versus lefty
Jose Quintana. Edman has been incredible with the bat over the last two weeks and should be in all DFS lineups on Saturday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: MLB.comNext Matchup: 9/22 | @ CHC (Yu Darvish - RHP) | 2:20 PM ET
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12 hours agoToronto Blue Jays first baseman
Justin Smoak (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Smoak will get a routine day off here to rest, but he's having a down year with the bat anyway.
Brandon Drury will cover first base and bat seventh versus lefty
James Paxton. Drury hasn't been great with the bat over the last two weeks, and doesn't seem like a valuable DFS option here.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
12 hours agoChicago Cubs catcher
Willson Contreras (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Contreras will get a day off here after playing in five straight games.
Victor Caratini will draw the start at catcher and bat sixth versus righty
Dakota Hudson. Caratini doesn't have much upside in terms of power, so he's not a great DFS option here.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: MLB.comNext Matchup: 9/22 | vs. STL (Miles Mikolas - RHP) | 2:20 PM ET
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13 hours agoNew York Yankees shortstop
Gleyber Torres (leg) will undergo an MRI on Saturday to determine the severity of his leg injury. Torres left Friday's game after slipping and injuring his leg on a defensive play. Torres is considered day-to-day at the moment, so more information should be known after the MRI.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: David LennonNext Matchup: 9/22 | vs. TOR (Trent Thornton - RHP) | 1:05 PM ET
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13 hours agoToronto Blue Jays shortstop
Bo Bichette (head) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Bichette suffered a concussion after being hit in the helmet on Thursday. He is under the league's concussion protocol and is considered day-to-day.
Richard Urena will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus lefty
James Paxton. Urena is not worth a look in DFS contests on Saturday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
17 hours agoCincinnati Reds right-hander
Luis Castillo allowed three runs over seven innings in an 8-1 loss to the New York Mets on Friday. Castillo struck out seven and walked three on the way to taking the loss. He got through five scoreless innings before allowing two homers over his final two innings of work. Castillo's record drops to 15-7 with a 3.25 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 218 strikeouts in 185 2/3 innings of work. Castillo has been an ace this season, both in real life and fantasy. He will make his final start of 2019 against the Milwaukee Brewers.
--Matt Terelle - RotoBallerSource: www.MLB.com
17 hours agoCincinnati Reds outfielder
Aristides Aquino went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in an 8-1 loss to the New York Mets. Aquino hit a solo shot in the ninth inning off Mets reliever
Jeurys Familia. Aquino now has a .264 average, 17 homers, 27 runs, and 42 RBI in 48 games in his rookie season. He has cooled off a bit of late, hitting just .172 with two homers over his past 15 games. Aquino has had an impressive run as a rookie but he will still have something to prove to fantasy owners in drafts next spring.
--Matt Terelle - RotoBallerSource: www.MLB.comNext Matchup: 9/22 | vs. NYM (Marcus Stroman - RHP) | 1:10 PM ET
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23 hours agoBoston Red Sox first baseman
Mitch Moreland tried his best to keep his team from being eliminated from the playoff race on Friday night, providing all of the Red Sox offense in a 6-4 loss in Tampa Bay. Moreland hit a pair of two-run home runs but the Red Sox fell nevertheless and will now officially miss the playoffs a year after winning the World Series. Moreland now has 17 home runs on the year in 308 plate-appearances and will go up against Tampa Bay and starter
Tyler Glasnow on Saturday evening.
--Nicklaus Gaut - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
23 hours agoHouston Astros starter
Zack Greinke did just enough to get the win on Friday night, allowing four earned runs in five innings of a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Greinke gave up seven hits and struck out four, nearly squandering a 5-0 Astros lead before giving way to the Houston bullpen. The right-hander will close out the regular season with a premium matchup, going to Seattle to face the Mariners on Wednesday.
--Nicklaus Gaut - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
23 hours agoOakland Athletics starter
Mike Fiers has destroyed the ratios - and fantasy championship dreams - of many an owner in the past two weeks, allowing 16 earned runs in the 7 2/3 innings that his last three starts have been comprised of. But nevertheless, Fiers tried to kiss and make up with his jilted owners on Friday night, giving up just two hits in eight scoreless innings of an 8-0 victory over the Texas Rangers. Fiers struck out five in the victory and lines up to make his last start of the regular season in Seattle on Thursday.
--Nicklaus Gaut - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
24 hours agoCleveland starter
Shane Bieber pitched deep into a game once again, allowing two runs in 7 1/3 innings of a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Bieber gave up seven hits and zero walks, with his seven strikeouts now putting him at 252 K for the season in 209 innings. The Indians are currently tied for the second Wild Card with the Tampa Bay Rays and Bieber is scheduled to make his final start off the regular season on Thursday in Chicago against the White Sox.
--Nicklaus Gaut - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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