Articles
Cole Beasley Seeing Heavy Workload At Camp
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley has been doing his best Julian Edelman impression so far at training camp. Beasley has been peppered with targets from Josh Allen in the slot. At Sunday's workout, Beasley caught six of Allen's 12 total completions, including multiple third-down conversions. Beasley could be a great value in PPR leagues […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoRobert Foster Playing With Second Team
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster has been lining up with the second-string offense led by quarterback Matt Barkley so far at training camp. The first-string wide receivers have been John Brown, Zay Jones and Cole Beasley. This is of course bad news early on for Foster. He's got a lot of upside as a […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoJosh Allen Accurate And Comfortable At Training Camp
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been checking all the right boxes so far through training camp. He's been hitting his new targets John Brown and Cole Beasley with regularity and looking comfortable in the pocket. On Saturday, he completed 14 of 21 passes during a two-hour workout and on Sunday, he completed 12 of […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoJohn Brown Excelling At Training Camp
Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown has been one of the highlights for the team at training camp thus far. On Saturday, quarterback Josh Allen hit John Brown for two long balls and the two have been in sync and showing great rapport throughout training camp. This is great early news for Brown, who appears […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoDawson Knox Out With Hamstring Injury
Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dawson Knox (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury this weekend and will be out of action for at least a little while. Knox, a third round pick out of Ole Miss this year, began earning some buzz as a potential starting tight end option for the team after they lost Tyler […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoGiovanny Urshela (3B/SS, NYY) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Giovanny Urshela has been invaluable to the New York Yankees this season. In a year where the team has been plagued by injuries, Urshela has stepped up in a big way, allowing the team to keep performing at an elite level. On the year, […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoChris Martin (RP, TEX) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Texas Rangers pitcher Chris Martin earned his fourth save of the season this past Friday with Shawn Kelley (biceps) on the Injured List. He appears to be the top candidate for saves in Texas while Kelley remains sidelined. However, Martin himself was unavailable due to […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoAlex Wood (SP, CIN) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Alex Wood has finally made his long-awaited Cincinnati Reds debut. Wood dealt with back spasms during spring training this year and had recurring effects of the injury throughout his recovery process, keeping him away from action until he began his minor league rehab stint […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoAustin Voth MRI Reveals Tendinitis In Shoulder
Washington Nationals pitcher Austin Voth (shoulder) had an MRI on Thursday that revealed tendinitis in his shoulder. The Nationals are shutting him down for now and plan to be very cautious with him going forward. Voth's last start was the best one of his young MLB career as he allowed just one run over six […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoBlake Snell To Undergo Arthroscopic Surgery
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose body in his elbow. The Rays expect that Snell will pitch again this year with the potential for a September return if all goes well. This is of course rough news for Snell's owners, but at least it doesn't appear […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoTyler White Headed To The Dodgers
The Houston Astros are trading first baseman Tyler White to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Andre Scrubb. White was designated for assignment by the Astros last week. White has clear power potential as he hit a combined 26 home runs across Triple-A and the majors last year, but he's really struggled in 2019. […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoCubs Call Up Ian Happ From Triple-A
The Chicago Cubs are bringing outfielder Ian Happ back to the majors. Happ has spent the entirety of 2019 at Triple-A, where he's hit .242 with 16 home runs, 53 RBI and 66 runs over 99 games. Happ played in 142 games for the Cubs last year but struggled mightily with strikeouts (36.1% strikeout rate) […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoKole Calhoun Homers In Second Straight Game
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun stayed hot on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles and two RBI. It was his second straight game with a home run and also his second straight game with two doubles. Calhoun is on pace for a career-best season. He's slashing .243/.332/.500 with 23 home runs, […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoZac Gallen Earns His First MLB Win
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Zac Gallen was one of the more intriguing pitching call-ups this year as he'd been tearing up Triple-A to the tune of a 1.77 ERA and 0.71 WHIP prior to his call-up in mid-June. Six starts into his big league career, Gallen has been about as good as one could have […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoBrad Keller Throws Seven Scoreless Innings Vs Braves
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller had one of his best starts of the season on Wednesday, leading the Royals to a 2-0 victory on the road against the Braves. Keller pitched seven scoreless innings and allowed just four hits and one walk while striking out three. He is now 7-9 on the year […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoFernando Tatis Jr. Records Three Hits On Wednesday
San Diego Padres rookie shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's game. It was the third straight multi-hit game for Tatis, who is now slashing .331/.392/.599 on the year with 16 home runs, 41 RBI, 50 runs and 14 stolen bases over 66 games. His .413 wOBA ranks […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoCraig Kimbrel Records 7th Save On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel locked down a 4-1 victory over the Giants on Wednesday and earned his 7th save on the year and his 6th save in the month of July. Kimbrel has now pitched eight straight scoreless innings. He had shaky outings in two of his first three appearances this year, but has […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoJ.T. Realmuto Starts At 1B, Homers On Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto made his second start of the season at first base on Wednesday with Andrew Knapp behind the plate. Realmuto went 1-for-4 in the game, hitting his 12th home run of the season. Realmuto has underperformed a bit this year compared with his high expectations, but he's still a big difference-maker […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoJordan Lyles Roughed Up Again On Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jordan Lyles had shown some signs of a breakout season during the first two months of the year, but the month of July has been absolutely disastrous for him. On Wednesday, Lyles pitched just 1 2/3 innings and allowed seven hits, one walk, three home runs and a total of eight runs […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoReynaldo Lopez Has Third Straight Quality Start
In a July 4 interview, Chicago White Sox pitcher Reynaldo Lopez said that we would "see a different pitcher going forward for the second half of the season" and so far, he's been absolutely right. On Wednesday, Lopez had his longest outing of the season, going eight innings and allowing four hits, one walk and […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoNick Senzel Exits Game In First Inning
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Nick Senzel was lifted from the first inning of Wednesday's game after hitting a single. Phillip Ervin entered the game as a pinch-runner for Senzel. Though details haven't been released on the nature of Senzel's injury, the Reds rookie appeared to be dizzy coming off the field. Senzel has had a […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoCubs Activate Willson Contreras, Option Addison Russell
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (foot) has been activated off the Injured List and is back with the team, hitting fifth in the lineup for Wednesday's game. Contreras went on the IL with an arch strain in his right foot on July 14. It's been a great bounce-back season for Contreras, who has been one […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoDomingo Santana Out Wednesday With Elbow Injury
Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana (elbow) left Tuesday's game before the third inning with right elbow soreness. He is scheduled for an MRI on Wednesday and will not be playing in the series finale against the Rangers. Santana has had a great first season with the Mariners, slashing .273/.342/.472 with 19 home runs, 65 RBI […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoDavid Peralta Active But Not Starting On Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) has rejoined the team and is available off the bench for Wednesday's game. Peralta went on the Injured List with right shoulder soreness on July 3 and has missed the team's last 14 games. It's been a solid season for Peralta, who is slashing .289/.352/.476 with nine home runs […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoJoey Gallo Out With Wrist Soreness On Wednesday
Texas Rangers third baseman Joey Gallo (wrist) left Tuesday's game with wrist soreness. X-rays were negative and he's scheduled for an MRI Wednesday, which has him out of the lineup for the series finale against the Mariners. There should be more news following the MRI, but for now, get Gallo out of your daily lineups. […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoDevin Singletary Has Breakout Opportunity At Training Camp
Buffalo Bills rookie running back Devin Singletary has a chance to prove he's deserving of significant playing time this year with a strong training camp. He's got three veterans ahead of him on the depth chart right now in LeSean McCoy, Frank Gore and T.J. Yeldon, but Gore is on the Non-Football Injury list and […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoDawson Knox Could Be Bills' Top Tight End
Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dawson Knox showed some promising potential at spring practices and could be in line for some serious playing time to open the season. Knox was a third round pick by the Bills out of Ole Miss. His path towards playing time this year became a lot more clear when Tyler […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoFrank Gore Placed On Non-Football Injury List
The Buffalo Bills placed running back Frank Gore on the Non-Football Injury list to start training camp. The injury is considered to be minor and the team doesn't expect him to miss much time. Gore is 36 years old so the last thing you want to hear coupled with his name is the word "injury" […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoDanny Salazar (SP/RP, CLE) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: October 9, 2017 was the last time we saw Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar in the major leagues. He spent the entirety of the 2018 season on the Disabled List and underwent surgery on his right, throwing shoulder in July of that year. […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years agoChris Bassitt (SP, OAK) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt has been a quietly consistent and reliable option as a starter just about all season. On the year, he's 7-4 with a 3.96 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 83 strikeouts and 36 walks over 88.2 innings. Bassitt […]
Andrew Ericksen 5 years ago