Closers and Saves Report - Week 22 Waiver Wire

It was a nice and quiet week for most of the world's bullpens this week, a welcome change in a season that has experienced almost non-stop relief pitching turmoil. With the fantasy playoffs approaching rapidly for most and already arriving for some, every save, hold, strikeout, and ERA fraction could be the difference between a […]

Shane Bieber Loses Despite a Quality Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber put together a quality start on Friday, but it wasn't enough for him to avoid a loss. Bieber tossed 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on six hits. He didn't give up a walk and struck out nine. Bieber actually started the seventh inning with a shutout going, but […]

Cody Kessler Waived By The Eagles

Quarterback Cody Kessler was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. Kessler had a chance to win the Eagles backup job this preseason, but he suffered a concussion which led to the Eagles luring Josh McCown out of retirement. McCown easily won the backup job and will hold the clipboard for starter Carson Wentz. Kessler […]

Orlando Scandrick Released By The Eagles

Veteran defensive back Orlando Scandrick was released by the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday. Scandrick was decent as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs last season and shouldn't be out of a job for long. He's sure to latch on somewhere, at least as a depth piece. His release is good news for the Eagles […]

Eagles Defense Should Get Off to a Good Start This Season

The Philadelphia Eagles Defense isn't likely to be an elite fantasy unit this season, but they may get off to a good start with a Week 1 game against the Washington Redskins. The Eagles will be without Michael Bennett, Chris Long, and Jordan Hicks, who combined for 18.5 sacks last season. They'll need new Eagles […]

Cowboys Defense Could Be a Top-10 Unit This Season

The Dallas Cowboys Defense could be a top-10 fantasy unit in the 2019 season. They ended up seventh in total defense last season and sixth in defensive scoring in "real" football, but somehow that landed them 20th in fantasy scoring. Despite strong performances on the field overall, the defense only ended up with nine interceptions […]

Mike Weber Doesn't Do Much on Thursday

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Mike Weber ran the ball five times on Thursday, gaining just seven yards. He caught three of his four targets in the passing game though, picking up 33 yards through the air. Weber is clearly behind Tony Pollard and Alfred Morris will certainly have a role as well, but Weber […]

Ezekiel Elliott Could Miss Games

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is expected to miss some regular season games, according to team owner Jerry Jones. With Week 1 about a week away, Elliott will need to report within the next day or two in order to have a chance to play against the New York Giants in the 2019 opener. […]

Taryn Christion Looks Good on Thursday

Dallas Cowboys undrafted rookie quarterback Taryn Christion looked good in Thursday's final preseason game. He completed 11 of his 17 passes for 142 yards and a touchdown. He also led the Cowboys in rushing with five carries for 22 yards. The former South Dakota State Jackrabbit won't make it onto the final roster, but he […]

Wendell Smallwood Leads the Eagles Backfield Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood led the Eagles backfield in carries and yards in Thursday's final preseason game. The Eagles were shutout in an ugly 6-0 loss, but Smallwood ran the ball seven times, gaining 23 yards. He lost a fumble and lost a yard on his only reception. Smallwood seems to be on […]

Clayton Thorson Closes Out the Preseason for the Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Clayton Thorson led the Eagles to a shutout on Thursday, completing 12 of his 26 passes for 84 scoreless yards. He threw an interception and ran the ball twice for two yards. Thorson is clearly far behind veteran backup Josh McCown but the fifth-round rookie should stick on the Philly roster, either […]

Jack Flaherty Puts Up a Quality Start but Takes a Loss

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched well enough to earn a quality start on Wednesday, but his offense didn't score him enough runs so he ended up with a loss. Flaherty went six innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk. He struck out seven and lowered his ERA […]

Francisco Lindor Just A Triple Shy Of Cycle Wednesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor fell a triple shy of the cycle on Wednesday, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and a single. He drove in a run and scored two, lifting his slash line to .300/.353/.532. He's once again one of the best offensive pieces in baseball.

Jason Kipnis Goes Yard Two Times on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis hit two home runs on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. It could have been a much bigger game, but Kipnis hit his jacks with the bases empty both times. Still, his owners are happy with two home runs. Kipnis has been hot lately, but […]

Brad Hand Earns a Save With a Perfect Inning

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand picked up his 32nd save of the season on Wednesday, tossing a perfect ninth inning to deliver a 4-2 victory. Hand needed just 12 pitches, making quick work of the Tigers in the ninth inning. Hand seems to be past his extended rough patch and should be back to being […]

Aaron Civale Pitches Great Again on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Aaron Civale put up another excellent start on Wednesday. He tossed seven innings, allowing just two runs on six hits. He didn't issue a walk and struck out five. Civale has been excellent in his first taste of the big leagues, posting a 2-3 record with a 1.96 ERA.

Nate Sudfeld Could Draw Interest from Indianapolis

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld could draw interest from the suddenly quarterback-needy Indianapolis Colts. The Colts tried to get Sudfeld from the Eagles practice squad in 2017 so there is known interest in the former sixth-round pick. Sudfeld played his college ball in Indiana and has a relationship with Colts coach Frank Reich. Sudfeld was […]

Paul DeJong Smashes a Homer on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong hit another home run on Monday, his 24th of the season. DeJong went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored, and three RBI. DeJong looks like he might be starting off a hot streak, and he's one of the most valuable offensive pieces when he's on. He'll take a […]

John Gant Improves to 9-0 on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher John Gant earned a win on Monday, improving his record to 9-0. Gant came on with two outs in the fourth inning to relieve ineffective starter Adam Wainwright. Gant tossed 2 1/3 innings, allowing just a walk while striking out three. He's had some unhittable stretches this season mixed in […]

Adam Wainwright Can't Finish the Fourth on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was unable to finish the fourth inning on Monday, lasting just 3 2/3 innings. He allowed two runs on six hits and three walks, striking out four along the way. Wainwright faced 20 batters and got 11 outs, but he needed 90 pitches to do so, throwing 41 […]

Yadier Molina Has a Strong Game on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina had a big game on Monday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a single, and a walk. He scored a run and drove in three. The homer was Molina's fifth and it improved his line to .261/.296/.365. He's had some hot streaks this season but it's overall been somewhat […]

Franmil Reyes Hits Two Home Runs on Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes hit two home runs on Sunday, going 2-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored. Reyes has been having a hard time since getting traded to Cleveland, as even the strong Sunday left him with a .182/.217/.416 line.

Shane Bieber Throws Seven Good Innings on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber pitched well on Sunday, going seven innings while allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks. He struck out eight and allowed one home run. "Not Justin" threw 111 pitches and was forced to settle for a no decision despite the solid effort. He'll take a […]

Matt Carpenter Knocks Three Hits on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter had an excellent game on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and two singles. He drove in two runs and scored three. The home run was the 12th of the season for Carpenter, who moved his line up to .218/.328/.375. It's been a rough year […]

Dexter Fowler Drives in Three Runs on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler drove in three runs on Sunday, going 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, and a run scored. Fowler's 20th double of the season was a big one, helping lead the Cardinals to a 11-4 win over the Rockies. Fowler has been leading off for the Cardinals lately, and he's […]

Jack Flaherty Throws Six Shutout Innings on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty threw six scoreless innings on Friday, allowing just three hits and a walk. He struck out nine and threw just 88 pitches to get his 18 outs. The win gave Flaherty an 8-6 record and dropped his ERA to 3.32. He's been one of the better starters in […]

Marcell Ozuna Drives in Three Runs on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna had a strong game on Friday, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. He added a walk, drove in three runs, and scored two. Ozuna has been streaky his entire career, and he looks like he's starting off a patented Ozuna hot streak. His batting line is […]

Francisco Lindor Hits a Two-Run Shot on Friday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor hit a two-run home run in the second inning of Friday's game. He ended up 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. It was his 22nd bomb of the season, and his slash line went up to .297/.351/.517. He's one of the best fantasy shortstops around.

Brad Hand Bounces Back With His 30th Save

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand responded to his manager's vote of confidence by throwing a scoreless ninth inning and earning his 30th save. Hand had been struggling mightily over the last two months, but manager Terry Francona confirmed that the team would not be making a switch in the ninth inning. Hand came in and […]

Zach Plesac Falls an Out Shy of a Quality Start on Friday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac pitched well on Friday, falling an out shy of a quality start. He still earned the win, bringing his record up to 7-4. He pitched 5 2/3 innings Friday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks. He struck out five and threw 91 pitches, lowering his […]