Closers and Saves Report - Week 21 Waiver Wire

The more NFL rumblings we hear, the closer we are to the fantasy baseball playoffs. With sports news fully engrossed with helmets and frostbitten feet, baseball rumbles along through August. The lack of a waiver trade deadline has made August a bit quieter than usual in the baseball world, but there's still tons going on, […]

Josh Adams Gets Seven Carries on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams got seven carries on Thursday, picking up 18 yards. It was a disappointing performance for Adams, who averaged just 2.6 yards per carry. He's on the outside looking in despite leading the Eagles in rushing last season. Rookie Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard, Corey Clement, and Darren Sproles are all […]

Corey Clement Runs the Ball Seven Times on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement ran the ball seven times on Thursday, gaining 25 yards. It was a mostly pedestrian performance, but he was still the best member of the Eagles backfield for the day. Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard, and Darren Sproles didn't play, but it was still a relatively encouraging outing for Clement. […]

Nelson Agholor Catches a Three-Yard Pass on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor made just one catch in Thursday's preseason game, gaining three yards. Meanwhile, his main competition on the depth chart, rookie J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, went off for 104 yards and a touchdown. Agholor's usage showed that the Eagles consider him a starter, but Arcega-Whiteside's performance could certainly force the hand of […]

Zach Ertz Catches a Pass in Thursday's Preseason Game

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz made an appearance in Thursday's preseason game against the Ravens, coming down with a catch for a 13-yard gain. It wouldn't have been surprising if the Eagles had held Ertz out of the entire preseason, but it was encouraging to see him on the field making a play. He's […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Has a Huge Game on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside had an awesome game on Thursday night, catching eight passes for 104 yards and a touchdown. The rookie caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from veteran quarterback Josh McCown in the third quarter and was easily the best looking wide receiver on the field. He and Nelson Agholor are […]

Cody Kessler Back on the Field for Thursday's Preseason Game

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Cody Kessler played in Thursday's preseason game, completing three of his five pass attempts for 34 yards. Kessler had to leave a game earlier in the preseason and missed practice time due to a concussion, but he was able to get cleared and played a bit on Thursday night. With the Eagles […]

Josh McCown Plays Well on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Josh McCown played most of Thursday's preseason game and looked good, completing 17 of his 24 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns. McCown was signed recently, so his performance is even more impressive given how little time he had to work with his receivers. He threw a touchdown pass to rookie […]

Aaron Civale Falls an Out Shy of a Quality Start

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale pitched well again on Thursday but ultimately took a tough loss, dropping his record to 1-3. He was just one out away from at least earning a quality start, but lasted just 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits. He struck out three and did not issue […]

Paul DeJong Drives in Two With His 23rd Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong hit his 23rd home run on Thursday, a two-run shot in the sixth inning. He went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI, raising his slash line to .247/.326/.460. Much like his teammate Marcell Ozuna, who also homered on Thursday, DeJong is a very streaky hitter who can […]

Marcell Ozuna Blasts His 23rd Home Run on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit his 23rd home run of the season on Thursday, going 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI. His bomb came in the fourth inning with a runner on base. The game raised his slash line to .262/.339/.507. He's one of the streakier hitters in baseball […]

Dexter Fowler Goes Yard on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler hit a home run on Thursday, going 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. The blast was Fowler's 15th and came in a critical spot in the seventh inning. He'll take a .251/.348/.433 line into his next start.

Carlos Martinez Saves His 15th Game on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez closed out his 15th game of the season on Thursday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning. He did allow two walks, but didn't give up a hit, keeping the inning scoreless. He was able to save a 6-5 win for the Cardinals and lowered his ERA to 3.74.

Miles Mikolas Surrenders Five Runs on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas didn't pitch well on Thursday, allowing five runs on eight hits in six innings. He didn't issue a walk but struck out only three. He allowed a home run and threw 92 pitches. Mikolas pitched well for a stretch recently, but he's back to struggling to put together […]

Richard Rodgers Will Miss Several Weeks

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Richard Rodgers will be forced to miss several weeks due to a foot injury. Rodgers is just a depth option behind starters Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert (who will both see plenty of the field thanks to Philly's two-tight end sets.) Rodgers was only going to see consistent playing time if […]

Adam Wainwright Struggles Through Five Innings on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright struggled on Wednesday, giving up five runs in five innings of work. He allowed eight hits and four walks while only striking out two batters. "Waino" took the loss to even his record at 9-9. He'll take a 4.51 ERA into his next start.

Brad Hand Struggles Again on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand struggled on Wednesday against the Mets, taking a loss and a blown save. He got just two outs, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk. He threw 18 pitches, faced six batters, and watched the Mets walk off. It was Hand's fifth blown save and his record dropped […]

Adam Plutko Puts Together a Quality Start on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko worked a quality start on Wednesday but had to settle for a no-decision. Plutko threw six solid innings, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk. He struck out five in the 85-pitch effort. Plutko has been decent enough at eating innings but hasn't inspired enough confidence to […]

Mack Hollins Expected to Make the Roster

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins is expected to make his way onto the team's 53-man roster. Hollins had a brief moment as a dynasty sleeper, but injuries and overall disappointing play have kept him buried on the depth chart so far in his career. Unless several injuries strike the Eagles receivers, Hollins will be […]

Miles Sanders Expected to Take the Top Spot on the Depth Chart

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders is expected to take over the top spot on the running back depth chart soon. The spot currently belongs to Jordan Howard, and although he has reportedly run the ball well, Sanders has been much more dynamic and well-rounded in camp. The rookie will still have competition on […]

Nelson Agholor Expected to Be a "Significant Part" of the Offense

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor is expected to be a "significant part" of the offense, according to Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice. Agholor was reportedly fighting a losing battle to rookie J.J. Arcega-Whiteside earlier in the preseason, but Agholor has turned it on lately and has been one of the most impressive Eagles players […]

Cody Kessler Returns to Practice

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Cody Kessler (concussion) has resumed practicing. He was the main backup to starter Carson Wentz after Nate Sudfeld (wrist) got hurt, but the Eagles signed Josh McCown after watching their two backups go down. McCown will serve as the primary backup once the season starts, and Kessler's likely only around until Sudfeld […]

Paul DeJong Hits His 22nd Home Run on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong only got one hit on Monday, but it was a big one, going over the fence for his 22nd home run of the season. DeJong ended up 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. DeJong has been as streaky as ever this season, and it's all turned into […]

Dakota Hudson Takes a No-Hitter Into the Seventh

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Monday. He was removed from the game after 6 2/3 hitless innings, allowing four walks while striking out seven. Hudson didn't get the no-no, but he did earn a win and a quality start, improving his record to 12-6 and […]

Brandon Brooks Still Not Cleared for Team Drills

Philadelphia Eagles starting right guard Brandon Brooks is still recovering from his Achilles' injury and has not yet been cleared for team drills. Brooks will "see how his body responds" to one-on-one drills this week. He remains a possibility for Week 1, but he'll need his injury to respond well to increasing work. Brooks suffered […]

Tony Pollard Leads the Backfield on Saturday

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard led the backfield in Saturday's preseason game, running the ball five times for 42 yards and a touchdown. He added a nine yard catch as well. Pollard got the most carries and yards and the only touchdown among Cowboys running backs. With Ezekiel Elliott possibly on the sidelines […]

Dak Prescott Completes All Five Passes on Saturday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott completed all five of his passes in Saturday's preseason game, gaining 64 yards. As expected, Prescott didn't play much but he should get a larger share of at least the first half in the Cowboys dress rehearsal next week. With Ezekiel Elliott far from a sure thing for Week 1, […]

Miles Mikolas Gives Up Five Runs in Five Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas struggled on Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings of work. He struck out five and allowed two home runs. Mikolas saw his record drop to 7-13 and his ERA rise to 4.30. Opponents are hitting .277 against him, and despite his […]

Zach Plesac Struggles a Bit on Saturday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Zach Plesac wasn't sharp on Saturday. He tossed 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk. He struck out five but allowed three home runs. He was somewhat lucky to only allow the four earned runs given the three bombs he allowed, but this […]

Carlos Santana Gets Three Hits and Drives in Three Runs

Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana got three hits and drove in three runs on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with three singles. He brought his line up to .293/.414/.551. He's been the most consistent member of the Cleveland offense and one of the more consistent players in the American League. He should continue to do more […]