MLB Closers and Saves Targets for Week 9

More injuries, more committees, more problems, right? This week featured an under-the-radar elite closer hitting the disabled list, a very much average temporary closer hitting the skids, and a formerly solid closer seemingly returning to form. Oh, and a rookie threw a pitch 105 miles per hour. Jordan Hicks has been the hardest throwing pitcher […]

Alex Reyes Won't Have An Innings Cap

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes will not have an innings cap this season, according to President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak. "Due to the fact he’s going into the rotation at the end of May or in June, he should be able to go really as much as you could hope. I don’t […]

Mike Clevinger Falls Apart on Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger got off to a good start on Thursday, but fell apart after the fourth inning. He kept the Astros off the scoreboard for the first four innings, but allowed three runs in the fifth and could only get one out in the sixth. In total, Clevinger ended up pitching […]

Paul DeJong Expected to Miss a Month or Two

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (hand) is expected to miss 4-8 weeks while he recovers from his fractured left hand. DeJong had surgery to insert a metal plate and screws into the hand. There was no timetable given when he was first injured, so this is the first time news has come out about […]

Zack Martin Not Participating in OTAs

Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin did not participate in any football activities in OTAs. He did work out with his teammates in the gym, but he did not do any work on the field. Martin and the Cowboys are reportedly working on a long-term deal which will likely make Martin the league's highest paid guard. […]

Anthony Brown Working as Slot Corner in OTAs

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Anthony Brown was working as the first-team slot cornerback in organized team activities. Brown allowed the most touchdowns in the entire NFL last season while playing as an outside corner, so the move makes sense. When filling in at slot corner last season, usually for the injured Orlando Scandrick, Brown looked […]

Terrance Williams Changes His Story

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams contradicted an earlier public statement regarding the car accident he was involved in. He was charged with public intoxication and leaving the scene of an accident when his Lamborghini was found crashed into a light post. At the time, he said he'd walked home and was on his way […]

Tavon Austin to be Used as an Offensive Weapon

Dallas Cowboys offensive weapon Tavon Austin will be used all over the offense. According to quarterback Dak Prescott, "Coaches have a great plan, whether it's getting him out of the backfield, lining him up at X, lining him up at Z, putting him in the slot. He's a guy we get the ball in his […]

Mitch Talbot Signs With Indians

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent pitcher Mitch Talbot to a minor league contract. Talbot is 34 and hasn't pitched in a major league game since 2011, but he was pitching well for the Sugar Land Skeeters in the Independent Atlantic League, posting a 1.93 ERA in five starts. He's unlikely to make much of an […]

Cody Allen Collects His Seventh Save on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen picked up his seventh save of the season on Wednesday, working 1 1/3 perfect innings. Allen induced two ground balls and two fly balls for his four outs, needing just nine pitches. He lowered his ERA to 3.10, and looked to be over the rough stretch he'd been on over […]

Andrew Miller Picks Up His Fifth Hold With a Strong Outing on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller was great on Wednesday, pitching 1 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and striking out two. The effort earned Miller his fifth save. He'd been struggling since returning from a hamstring injury, so Cleveland and Miller's fantasy owners were thrilled with the strong performance.

Adam Plutko Spins Six Strong Innings on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko worked six strong innings on Wednesday, earning a win and a quality start. Plutko took Josh Tomlin's rotation spot, as Tomlin will be working out of the bullpen for now. Plutko ended up with six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits but four walks. He also struck out four. […]

Bud Norris Takes the Loss on Wednesday After a Rough Inning

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris had his first real rough outing of the season on Wednesday, taking the loss after allowing three runs on three hits in just one inning. He didn't issue a walk and struck out two. Norris came into the ninth inning of a tie game and quickly coughed up the […]

Michael Wacha Works a Quality Start on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha worked a quality start on Wednesday, tossing 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits. He struck out six and did not issue a walk. Wacha was denied a win with the Cardinals bats only putting together two runs, but it was a solid performance […]

Yonder Alonso Drives in More Runs on Tuesday Than He Had All Month

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso finished Tuesday's game 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. Coming into the game, Alonso had driven in just two runs for the entire month of May. He drove in three all with one swing on Tuesday, clearing the bases with a double in the fifth inning of […]

Jose Ramirez Walks Three Times and Hits a Home Run on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez had a good game on Tuesday, drawing three walks and hitting a three-run home run in a win against the Cubs. Ramirez raised his on-base percentage to .394, which after the start to the season he had is extremely impressive. The home run was his 14th of the year, which […]

Trevor Bauer Throws Six Shutout Innings on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer threw six scoreless innings on Tuesday, earning his fourth win of the season. Bauer gave up seven hits and two walks while striking out six. He's recorded 14 straight scoreless innings since a rough start against the Royals a few starts earlier. He'll take a 2.35 ERA into a […]

Luke Weaver Takes a Loss on Tuesday Despite a Strong Outing

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver earned a quality start but took a loss in Tuesday's game. Weaver tossed seven strong innings, allowing three runs but striking out eight. Weaver was extremely efficient, throwing only 88 pitches to get his 21 outs. After a rough stretch in April, Weaver has now put together three […]

Eagles Rejected a Trade With the Browns for Nick Foles

The Philadelphia Eagles rejected a trade with the Cleveland Browns prior to the draft which would have sent quarterback Nick Foles to Cleveland in exchange for the number 35 overall pick of the draft. The Browns went on and acquired a quarterback in Tyrod Taylor afterwards. Per a source, the Eagles asked Foles if he […]

Yadier Molina Participates in Light On-Field Work

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (groin) participated in light on-field work before Tuesday's game. He underwent emergency surgery on May 5 after taking a foul tip to the groin area. He's still a few weeks away from returning to the lineup, but Tuesday was a step in the right direction.

Paul Worrilow Diagnosed With a Torn ACL

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Paul Worrilow (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL. He'll miss the entire 2018 season. Worrilow had just signed a one-year contract to join the Super Bowl champions in April, but a non-contact injury on Tuesday landed him in an air cast and had him carted off […]

Mychal Kendricks Released by the Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles released linebacker Mychal Kendricks on Tuesday. Kendricks was a starting linebacker for the Super Bowl champions last season, but the cut will save the team $6 million against the salary cap if it is designated a post-June 1 release. Kendricks had one of his best NFL seasons last year, so he won't […]

Tyler O'Neill Gets Another Start on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Tyler O'Neill is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game. He's hit three home runs over the past three games and will shoot for four against the Royals on Tuesday. He'll play in Tommy Pham's place on Tuesday, but could seemingly start seeing more and more consistent playing time in […]

Tommy Pham Not in Tuesday's Starting Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game. It's just a simple day of rest for Pham, who will be replaced in the lineup by rookie Tyler O'Neill. Fantasy owners should adjust their lineups accordingly, knowing that Pham will be right back in there on Wednesday.

Paul Worrilow Carted Off the Field on Tuesday

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Paul Worrilow was placed in an air cast and carted off the field during Tuesday's practice. While the team has yet to release information about the injury, the presence of an air cast and a cart certainly lend themselves to the belief that Worrilow suffered a serious injury. He'd just signed a […]

Carson Wentz Participating in Individual Drills

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) participated in individual throwing drills during organized team activities on Tuesday. Wentz admitted that he has not been medically cleared to practice but had always planned on participating at OTAs. He reportedly looked strong warming up before throwing and then looked comfortable throwing the ball once he got going. […]

Wendell Smallwood May Not Make the Eagles Roster

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood faces a "steep uphill battle" to make the Eagles final roster for the 2018 season. Smallwood got some playing time in 2017, but that all disappeared once Jay Ajayi was acquired. With Ajayi, Darren Sproles, and Corey Clement firmly ahead of him on the depth chart, Smallwood looks like […]

Donnel Pumphrey On the Roster Bubble

Philadelphia Eagles running back Donnel Pumphrey is expected to be on the roster bubble heading into the 2018 season. Pumphrey reportedly faces an "uphill battle" to make the final roster. After a disappointing training camp before last season, he was placed on Injured Reserve and missed the entire year. Recent reports state that Pumphrey has […]

Darren Sproles Could Lead the Eagles Backfield in 2018

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles could lead the Eagles backfield in snaps in 2018, according to NJ.com Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks. Sproles was the starter last season before a season-ending injury, and apparently the presence of Jay Ajayi may not change that this year. While he certainly won't operate as a three-down back, an […]

Matt Carpenter Seems to Have Remembered How to Play Baseball

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter started out the season as one of the worst offensive players in baseball. He got an entire weekend off to work on his swing and was later even pinch hit for in a critical late-game situation. Something seems to have clicked with the veteran, though, as he's now recorded […]