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Jake Odorizzi Placed On 10-Day Injured List
The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (foot) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Odorizzi was forced to leave his start against the Texas Rangers on Monday due to right foot soreness. The good news for the Astros is that fellow starting pitcher Zack Greinke was activated from the injured list on Tuesday […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoColts Still Plan To Involve Marlon Mack
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack was active for the team's season debut against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1. However, he didn't see a single snap. Despite this development, Colts offensive coordinator Marcus Brady told reporters on Tuesday that the team still plans on getting Mack involved. Mack suffered a torn Achilles in Week […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJa'Marr Chase Putting His Drops In The Past
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had a rough preseason, leading to a lot of speculation that the fifth overall pick would be a bust. He had four drops and just one catch during his action in the preseason. However, he certainly put a lot of concerns to rest in his NFL debut this […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDamien Harris Has Confidence Of Running Backs Coach
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris had a strong overall game in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins. He rushed the ball 23 times for 100 yards and caught two of his three targets for 17 yards. However, he had a costly fumble late in the game that allowed the Dolphins to seal their […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoEvan Engram Has A Chance To Play On Thursday
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (calf) was sidelined for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos due to a calf injury he suffered in the preseason. He has remained sidelined at practice to start the week. However, he hasn't been ruled out for the team's next game against the Washington Football […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years ago49ers Sign Kerryon Johnson To Practice Squad
The San Francisco 49ers have signed running back Kerryon Johnson to the team's practice squad, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move came shortly after Raheem Mostert (knee) announced that he would be having season-ending knee surgery, leaving the team with Elijah Mitchell, JaMycal Hasty and Trey Sermon at running back. Johnson spent the first […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoRyan Fitzpatrick Placed On Injured Reserve
The Washington Football Team placed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday afternoon. The move is not surprising as the veteran signal-caller is expected to be out about six to eight weeks due to a hip subluxation that he suffered in the team's Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Taylor Heinicke, […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoRaheem Mostert To Have Season-Ending Surgery
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (knee) announced on his Twitter account on Tuesday that he would undergo season-ending surgery on his knee. He can now be safely dropped in all season-long fantasy leagues. Mostert was placed on injured reserve on Monday after he was diagnosed with a chipped cartilage in his knee. With […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoNestor Cortes Jr. (SP/RP, NYY) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. has been one of the team's nicest surprises on the mound this year. The lefty has carved himself a relatively safe role in the team's rotation and he could help fantasy managers - […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAustin Hays (OF, BAL) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays carried a 17-game hitting streak into this past weekend. Unfortunately, it came to an end in the second game of the team's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. But regardless, in the past three weeks, we've […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoKyle Finnegan (RP, WAS) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Washington Nationals haven't been finding themselves in the win column very often lately, but when they have been, reliever Kyle Finnegan has typically been there to close the door. Finnegan has served as the team's primary closer since the trade deadline saw […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLuis Urias (2B/3B/SS, MIL) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias is off to a hot start to the month of September. Over his first 11 games of the month, he's slashing .317/.404/.537 with two home runs, three doubles, six RBI and seven runs. Urias is in the midst […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoChristian Yelich Slugging Just .300 In September
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has continued to struggle at the plate in September. The 2018 NL MVP has slashed just .250/.302/.300 over 11 games this month. He hasn't homered since August 21, a dry spell that has lasted 20 games. Yelich was a fantasy dream during his first two years in Milwaukee in 2018 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoKyle Farmer Activated From Paternity List
The Cincinnati Reds activated shortstop Kyle Farmer from the paternity list on Monday. Relief pitcher Brad Brach was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Farmer spent a total of three days on the paternity list as he welcomed a child with his wife. Jose Barrero and Eugenio Suarez split shortstop duties while Farmer was […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTyler Clippard Reinstated From COVID-19 List
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated relief pitcher Tyler Clippard from the COVID-19 injured list on Monday. Fellow reliever Miguel Aguilar was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Clippard spent about a week on the COVID-19 list. He never tested positive for the virus, but he was experiencing COVID-like symptoms. The 36-year-old veteran has been the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBlake Snell Continuing To Experience Soreness
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) woke up more tender and sore than was expected on Monday morning, according to Padres manager Jayce Tingler. Snell was removed from his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday in the first inning due to left adductor tightness. He is in the midst of undergoing […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAJ Pollock Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Week
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) could be sent out on a rehab assignment sometime in the next four or five days, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Pollock has been sidelined for a little over a week due to a Grade 2 right hamstring strain. If he stays on schedule, there's a good […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJake Odorizzi Removed With Foot Soreness On Monday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (foot) was removed in the second inning of his start against the Texas Rangers on Monday due to right foot soreness. It's unclear when or how he suffered the injury, but he was visited by a trainer and showed discomfort after throwing a warmup pitch. He was promptly removed […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJack Flaherty To Throw Bullpen Session On Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. The result of the session will help determine his timeline for a return. The right-hander has been out since August 24 due to a right shoulder strain. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt told the media on Monday that he […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoChris Taylor Remains Out With Neck Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor (neck) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Taylor will likely be out for Tuesday's game as well. The team is planning on making a decision on his situation on Wednesday. Taylor is dealing with a neck […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoKris Bryant Heading To The Bench On Monday
San Francisco Giants outfielder/third baseman Kris Bryant is getting a breather on Monday as the team faces Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres. LaMonte Wade Jr. and Darin Ruf will be the team's corner outfielders in the game. Bryant is coming off of a pair of multi-hit efforts against his former club, the Chicago […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoChris Sale Could Return This Weekend
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale has a "good chance" to return during this coming weekend's series against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Sale tested positive for COVID-19 last Thursday. He has been asymptomatic and doing all that he can to prepare himself while quarantining at home. Fantasy managers […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWill Smith Sitting Against D-Backs On Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is getting a breather on Monday as the team takes on Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Austin Barnes will be behind the plate for the game as Clayton Kershaw makes his long-awaited return to the mound. Smith has been one of the best catchers in fantasy this year […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMichael Brantley Remains Out On Monday
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (knee) is out of the starting lineup once again for Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. Jose Siri is getting the start in left field for the game with Yordan Alvarez as designated hitter. Brantley is currently being listed as day-to-day with a knee injury. He first suffered the injury […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoClarke Schmidt Sent Back To Triple-A On Monday
The New York Yankees optioned starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after their 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday. The 25-year-old Schmidt was called up from Triple-A to make his 2021 debut against the New York Mets on Sunday. He pitched 4 1/3 innings in the game and allowed seven hits, three […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJohn Gant Suffers Abdominal Strain On Monday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher John Gant (abdomen) was removed from Monday's start against the New York Yankees after suffering a lower abdominal strain. He only lasted three batters and 12 pitches before he was taken out and replaced by Luke Farrell. The 29-year-old veteran has made 12 appearances (five starts) with the Twins since being […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWillie Calhoun To Continue Rehab At Triple-A
Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (forearm) had his rehab assignment moved to Triple-A on Monday. Calhoun had previously been on a rehab assignment at the Arizona Complex League, where he went 6-for-17 with a home run over five games. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since late June due to a fractured forearm. He played in […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBrandon Lowe Dealing With Leg Soreness
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (leg) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Monday. Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters that Lowe's "legs are beat up." Cash said that Lowe is available off the bench for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, but Cash is attempting to […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoNoah Syndergaard To Face Batters In A Few Days
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) is scheduled to pitch to live batters in a couple of days, according to Mets manager Luis Rojas. The 29-year-old is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and has had multiple complications along the way. Most recently, he was scratched from a rehab start after […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoEdmundo Sosa Back In The Lineup On Monday
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Edmundo Sosa (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Rich Hill and the New York Mets. The 25-year-old was held out of the starting lineup for four straight games as he was nursing a left wrist sprain. However, he did enter Sunday's game as a pinch-hitter and […]
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