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When is Josiah Gray Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray entered the 2024 season following a solid year on the mound. The right-hander made his first All-Star appearance behind a 3.91 ERA and 143 strikeouts in 2023. However, Gray has not gotten off to a great start this season. He has a 14.04 ERA through two starts and now appears […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWhen is Luis Robert Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert has dealt with his fair share of injuries over his career. Last year, though, the All-Star stayed relatively healthy and played a career-high 145 games. That helped him finish with 38 home runs, 36 doubles, 80 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. However, just seven games into the 2024 season, […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWhen is Framber Valdez Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez has turned into one of the best pitchers in the game after finishing top 10 in the American League Cy Young voting in back-to-back years. Last season, Valdez finished with a 3.45 ERA and 200 strikeouts across 31 starts. Valdez was looking to replicate that success in 2024, and that […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoFree Agency Check - Tight End ADP Risers and Fallers
The NFL offseason never fails to disappoint. That was the case again during the 2024 offseason, as plenty of star players found new homes. Saquon Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, Derrick Henry took his talents to Baltimore, and Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans. There were a lot of moving parts this […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months ago2024 NFL Draft Odds: Who is Favored to be Picked No. 2 Overall?
The 2024 NFL Draft is just a couple of weeks away, and teams are likely finalizing their draft board. The Chicago Bears currently own the first overall pick with the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots rounding out the top three. The Bears are expected to take USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoFree Agency Check - Running Back ADP Risers and Fallers
The 2024 running back free agent class featured some of the best playmakers at the position. Running backs like Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, Derrick Henry, and Austin Ekeler were just some of the few backs on the open market to begin the offseason. As a result, this running back free-agent class was one […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoBryan De La Cruz Has First Three-Hit Game Of The Season
Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz tallied his first three-hit game of the season in the team's 10-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. De La Cruz moved down in the order for Sunday's game, hitting seventh, after batting third through fifth in every game before that. However, the move down in […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoRyan Mountcastle Tallies Three Hits In Sunday’s Loss
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle tallied three hits in the team's 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Mountcastle is off to a great start in 2024, which continued in Sunday's contest. The first baseman started off his day with a double to right field in the first inning and then doubled home […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoEmerson Hancock Could Have Turn In Rotation Skipped
Seattle Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock could have his turn in the rotation skipped after struggling in his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Hancock has taken over the Mariners' fifth spot in the rotation with the injury to Bryan Woo (elbow inflammation). But, the right-hander was hit hard in his last start, giving […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoJose Miranda Recalled From Triple-A St. Paul
Minnesota Twins infielder Jose Miranda was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of the team's matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. With right-handed pitcher Daniel Duarte heading to the 15-day injured list with a triceps strain, Minnesota called up Miranda to help an offense that has scored just 12 runs over the last […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoJohn Brebbia Placed On 15-Day Injured List
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher John Brebbia (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list ahead of the team's matchup against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. Brebbia last appeared in a game on Friday against the Kansas City Royals, when he left the contest after just seven pitches. The 33-year-old dealt with a similar calf […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWho is the Cubs Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook
The Chicago Cubs have gone through their fair share of closers over the past few years. Chicago has had seven different closers since 2016, including Adbert Alzolay, David Robertson, and Craig Kimbrel in each of the past three seasons (2021 to 2023). The Cubs are hoping for some consistency in that role again in 2024 […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWhen is Shane Bieber Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber was off to the best start of his career. He threw six shutout innings on Opening Day against the Oakland A's while giving up just four hits and one walk to go with 11 strikeouts. Then, Bieber followed that performance up by striking out nine batters across six shutout innings […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWhen is Trevor Story Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story has been plagued by injuries over the past few seasons. He only played in 94 games in 2022 and 43 games in 2023 as he battled through elbow, hand, and heel issues. Story, though, was hoping for an injury-free year in 2024. Unfortunately, that won't be the case after […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWhen is Spencer Strider Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider was the top fantasy pitcher selected in drafts this offseason. Strider was coming off the board in the first round in most drafts, given his high strikeout numbers. Last year, the right-hander struck out a league-leading 281 batters behind a solid 3.86 ERA. That helped him finish as the top fantasy […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoBest Fantasy Football Landing Spots for Top Rookie TEs - 2024 NFL Draft
It was just one year ago that a deep tight end class was entering the 2023 NFL Draft. Dalton Kincaid was a first-round pick to the Buffalo Bills, while Sam LaPorta, Michael Mayer, Luke Musgrave, Luke Schoonmaker, and Brenton Strange all went in the second round. Even Tucker Kraft -- who had a respectable rookie […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoFantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 2
The best part of playing fantasy sports is drafting your team. The excitement, the potential to draft your favorite players, and, of course, win a championship. But, chances are you won't win your fantasy league on draft day. That comes from scanning the waiver wire and making trades throughout the season. That is no different […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWho is the Chargers' WR1? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
The Los Angeles Chargers made some significant changes on offense this season, especially at the wide receiver position. They traded away Keenan Allen and cut Mike Williams. These moves, though, had to be made as the team was over the cap space entering the year. As a result, the Chargers' wide receiver group could look […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWhen is Justin Verlander Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander might be the oldest player in the majors at 41 years old, but he can still pitch at a high level. The right-hander finished with a 3.22 ERA and 144 strikeouts across 27 combined starts for the Mets and Astros in 2023. However, the injuries continue to pile up for […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWhen is Eury Perez Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
It was a successful rookie season for Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Perez after making his MLB debut at 20 years old in 2023. Perez finished with a 3.15 ERA and 108 strikeouts across 91.1 innings pitched. That helped him finish seventh in the National League Rookie of the Year voting. However, the right-hander won't have […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWho is the Phillies Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook
The Philadelphia Phillies had a reliable closer option in veteran Craig Kimbrel last season. Kimbrel saved 23 games across 71 appearances while making his ninth All-Star game. The right-hander, though, left in free agency and signed with the Baltimore Orioles. That left the closer role in Philadelphia open. The Phillies did not sign anyone in […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWho is the Minnesota Vikings' Starting Quarterback? 2024 NFL Outlook
It's been an eventful offseason for the Minnesota Vikings after losing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to free agency. Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. That left Minnesota with a clear hole at the quarterback position heading into 2024. Last year, we saw what a Vikings-led offense would look like without […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoIs Ezekiel Elliott a Free Agent? Top Landing Spots for Elliott This Offseason
It was a surprise to most when the Dallas Cowboys cut running back Ezekiel Elliott before the 2023 season. Elliott -- who had 8,262 career rush yards in Dallas -- was a key part of that offense for seven years. For cap purposes, though, it made sense as the team saved $10.9 million. Soon after […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWho is the Padres Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook
The San Diego Padres had an elite closer in Josh Hader for a couple of seasons. San Diego acquired Hader at the trade deadline in 2022, but he really struggled with a 7.31 ERA across 19 appearances to finish that year. However, the southpaw rebounded in a big way last year by totaling 33 saves […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWho is the Twins Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook
The Minnesota Twins have one of the best closers in the game in Jhoan Duran. Duran made his MLB debut in 2022, where he finished with a 1.86 ERA and eight saves across 57 appearances. Then, last year, he totaled a career-high 27 saves with a 2.45 ERA in 62.1 innings pitched. However, the Twins […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWho is the Diamondbacks Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook
The Arizona Diamondbacks landed a closer at the trade deadline last season in Paul Sewald. Sewald was a solid option in the later innings for Arizona, as he totaled 13 saves across 20 games with a 3.57 ERA. In total, the right-hander finished with a career-high 34 saves in 2023. However, Sewald will not start […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoNFL Draft Prospect Preview: An Early Look at the 2024 QB Rookie Class
It was just yesterday that a handful of teams found their franchise quarterback in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans took C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick, and the Indianapolis Colts took Anthony Richardson with the fourth overall pick. Even the Carolina Panthers are hopeful Bryce Young will turn a corner in his […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWhen is Matt McLain Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
Fantasy managers were excited to draft and roster Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain this season. McLain was coming off a strong rookie campaign, where he totaled 16 home runs, 50 RBI, 23 doubles, and 14 stolen bases behind an impressive .290 batting average. He did all that in just 89 games. McLain also finished […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWhen is Josh Lowe Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe enjoyed a breakout season in 2023. Lowe hit .292 at the plate with 20 home runs, 83 RBI, 33 doubles, and 32 stolen bases. Lowe -- who is the brother of Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe -- is looking to build on that campaign. However, Lowe's season will […]
Joey Pollizze 8 months agoWhen is Jordan Romano Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano is one of the best closers in MLB. Romano has totaled back-to-back 36-save seasons while totaling 145 strikeouts with a 2.51 ERA combined over those two seasons. The right-hander also has the fourth-most saves (95) since the start of the 2021 season. However, Romano is dealing with an […]
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