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Ian Anderson Starting For Atlanta Braves In Game 1 On Wednesday
The Atlanta Braves are rolling with pitching prospect Ian Anderson in his MLB debut in Game 1 of Wednesday's double-header against the New York Yankees. Not only will Anderson have a tall task against a vaunted Yankees lineup, but he'll be facing off against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole in the game. Anderson had a fantastic […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoCole Tucker Leading Off On Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Cole Tucker is leading off for the third time this year on Wednesday as the team takes on the Chicago White Sox. Tucker has primarily hit in the lower-third of the lineup this year, with his two previous lead-off opportunities coming in the first week of August. Tucker has played 75 games […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoEloy Jimenez Starting, Hitting Fifth On Wednesday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) twisted his ankle while celebrating Lucas Giolito's no-hitter on Tuesday. Jimenez was looked at by the team on Wednesday morning and everything apparently checked out. He is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, playing left field and batting fifth. Jimenez is having […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoTyler Lockett Catches Two Touchdowns On Tuesday
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett flourished during a red-zone session in Tuesday's practice. At one point during the session, quarterback Russell Wilson hooked up with Lockett on two consecutive plays, both touchdowns. Lockett previously left Monday's practice while dealing with an apparent leg injury, but clearly it wasn't anything major as he excelled in […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoRussell Wilson Leads Passing Game In Tuesday's Practice
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson put on an impressive showing in Tuesday's practice. He fired two straight touchdown passes to Tyler Lockett during a red-zone session and also connected with D.K. Metcalf on a touchdown during the session. Throughout the practice, he completed multiple passes to David Moore and also connected with rookies Freddie Swain […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoBrandon Aiyuk Dealing With Mild Hamstring Strain
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) left this past Sunday's practice with a hamstring injury and has yet to return to the field. Head coach Kyle Shanahan recently gave an update on the rookie receiver, saying that he is dealing with a mild hamstring strain and that he is week-to-week at this point. […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoEloy Jimenez Twists Ankle In No-Hitter Celebration
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) apparently got a little too excited following his teammate Lucas Giolito's no-hitter on Tuesday night. During the team's celebration of Giolito's feat, Jimenez twisted his ankle while jumping up and down. Manager Rick Renteria said that Jimenez walked off the field under his own power. Renteria also added […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJordan Reed Draws Attention In First 49ers Practice
San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed made his first appearance on the practice field on Tuesday and was showing solid pass-catching and route-running skills. Reed signed with the 49ers on August 9 and had been sitting out practice as he eased back into football activities. Reed missed the entirety of the 2019 season after […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoAndy Isabella Impressing In Camp
Second-year Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella has made a good impression on coaches so far in training camp. Cardinals wide receivers coach David Raih said that this year, Isabella is "much more mature" and that his "game is much more fluid." Isabella was second-round pick of the Cardinals in 2019, but caught just nine […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJakob Junis Set To Start On Wednesday
Kansas City Royals pitcher Jakob Junis (back) has been on the Injured List since August 16 after experiencing back spasms prior to a start. However, after undergoing a series of bullpen sessions, he has been deemed fit to return to action and he is slated to start Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Junis […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoMatt Harvey Shelled Again On Tuesday
Kansas City Royals pitcher Matt Harvey had his second-straight rough outing on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Harvey pitched 2 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, two walks and four earned runs while striking out two. He now has an 11.12 ERA and 2.29 WHIP through two starts on the year. Harvey may not […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoTrevor Rosenthal Records His Seventh Save
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal continued his stellar comeback season on Tuesday, closing out the team's 5-4 win against his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals. Rosenthal allowed a hit and two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning to earn his seventh save of the year. He's converted all seven of his save […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoRyan O'Hearn Hits His First Home Run
Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn helped lead the team to a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. O'Hearn went 3-for-4 in the game, hitting his first home run of the year while tallying two RBI and two runs. O'Hearn began the year on the Injured List after testing positive for […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJorge Soler Hits His Seventh Home Run
Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler was the lone offensive spark for the team in Monday's 9-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in the game, his seventh of the year. The rest of the Royals combined for just two hits. Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty shut the […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoBrad Keller Struggles Against Cardinals On Monday
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller entered Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with a flawless 0.00 ERA through three starts on the year. Unfortunately, his scoreless streak came to an end in the first inning of Monday's game after a Paul DeJong sacrifice fly and things only got worse after that. Keller […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKenyan Drake In Walking Boot On Monday
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (leg) was held out of practice on Monday and was seen in a walking boot. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury made it sound like it was just precautionary. Drake also added in a Tweet, "Was in a walking boot around this time last summer too. Just trying to stay consistent […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoDanny Duffy Likely To Miss Next Start
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (forearm) is currently dealing with forearm tightness and is likely to miss his next start, which had been scheduled for Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Early indications make it sound as if Jakob Junis (back) could be activated off the Injured List to start the game, or […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJerick McKinnon Generating Buzz In Training Camp
San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon has gained some hype through his training camp performance so far. Matt Barrows of The Athletic remarked on McKinnon's speed, saying that, "None of the team's linebackers can keep up." McKinnon also received praise from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who said he "brings a little bit of everything" and […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoDarrell Henderson Jr. Suffers Hamstring Injury
Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (hamstring) suffered a mild hamstring injury in Saturday's practice. The injury was reported the following day and head coach Sean McVay said he was "hopeful" that Henderson would be fine for Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. While it certainly doesn't sound like anything major for Henderson, […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoDre Kirkpatrick Gives Boost To Cardinals Defense
The Cardinals Defense got a much-needed addition this weekend with the signing of veteran cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick. The team recently placed veteran cornerback Robert Alford (pectoral) on Injured Reserve and were in need of support at the position. Kirkpatrick will likely start alongside fellow veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson with second-year corner Byron Murphy Jr. also […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoWhit Merrifield Excelling In August
Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield has been flourishing as the team's leadoff hitter this month. He's reached base in all but two of the team's games and is hitting .325 over the month. He's also added three home runs and five stolen bases. Merrifield is one of the top table-setters in the majors […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoHunter Dozier Tallies Four Hits On Sunday
Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier had a fantastic day on Sunday, reaching base five times as he went 4-for-4 with two doubles and a walk. He scored three of the Royals' four total runs in the game. Dozier entered the game with just three extra-base hits on the year, all home runs. Dozier […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKris Bubic Hit Hard On Sunday
Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic had a rough outing against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, pitching 3 1/3 innings and allowing nine hits, two walks and four earned runs while failing to strike out a single batter. Bubic was tagged for a loss in the game and is now 0-4 on the year. We've […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoBrandon Aiyuk Leaves Practice With Hamstring Injury
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) left Sunday's practice early due to an apparent hamstring injury. The details and severity of the injury are yet to be revealed. The 49ers have had a slew of injuries at receiver this offseason. Deebo Samuel (foot) and Richie James (wrist) are currently sidelined and very […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoEvaluating MLB Rookie Performances - Week 6
It’s been a dream week for prospect watchers and dynasty owners who have been holding onto some of the recently called-up rookies for the past few years. Essentially every day this past week, we got news of a Top-100 prospect getting the call, something you’ll never see in a normal 162-game season. For those of […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoTigers Trio Ready to Make an Instant Impact?
This past week has been the most eventful period for the Detroit Tigers organization for quite some time. Ever since being swept out of the first round of the 2014 playoffs by a hobbled Baltimore Orioles team, there’s been a lingering cloud of dread over the franchise, with fans wondering when the team’s rebuild would […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoBrandon Nimmo (OF, NYM) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been one of the most patient hitters in the league so far this year. Through 26 games, Nimmo has a 1:1 K/BB rate with 22 walks and 22 strikeouts. Hitting at the top of the Mets lineup, […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoNick Ahmed (SS, ARI) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed had a dreadful start to the year, going just 2-for-25 with no extra-base hits in July. However, August has been a completely different story. Through his first 18 games of August, Ahmed slashed .349/.397/.556 with three home runs, four […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKole Calhoun (OF, ARI) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun had his power breakout season last year when he hit a career-high 33 home runs. So far, he's carried that power breakout into 2020. Through his first 24 games of 2020, Calhoun slashed .239/.330/.534 with 7 home runs and […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKevin Gausman (SP/RP, SF) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman has been pitching well so far in August. He earned his first quality start of the year on August 9 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching 6 1/3 innings, allowing three hits, no walks and just one […]
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