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Adonai Mitchell Not Lineup-Worthy In Week 15
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell didn't catch either of his targets back in Week 13, a disappointing outcome considering the Colts were without one of their top pass catchers in Josh Downs. It was Alec Pierce who earned an uptick in targets, not Mitchell, although there wasn't much production to go around anyway with […]
Jarod Rupp 4 weeks agoMatt Gay A Stable Play With Limited Upside In Week 15
Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay made just one field goal back before the team's bye week in Week 13, but it was the first time since Week 3 that the 30-year-old was held to just a single field goal. The veteran had been busy since Week 4, knocking 21 footballs through the uprights, which is […]
Jarod Rupp 4 weeks agoAlec Pierce Looking Like A Boom/Bust Fantasy Play Again In Week 15
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce drew the second-most looks of any Colt receiver in Week 13 with six targets, but was only able to secure two of them for 16 yards. His fantasy day was saved, however, on a last-second touchdown that helped Indy to a late-game come-from-behind win. The 24-year-old was averaging four […]
Jarod Rupp 4 weeks agoMichael Pittman Jr. A Risky Fantasy Play In Tough Week 15 Matchup
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has at least seven targets and five catches in the last three games since Anthony Richardson was reinserted under center for Indy. It's an encouraging trend after a rough stretch of relative underperformance midseason and after missing Week 10's contest due to a back injury. The 27-year-old was […]
Jarod Rupp 4 weeks agoJonathan Taylor Falls To The Ranks Of RB2 In Week 15
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor received 25 carries in Week 13, even with Anthony Richardson logging nine rush attempts of his own, nearly topping the century mark in rush yards with 96. It was the sixth time this season that the 25-year-old was given 20 or more carries in the 10 games he's played, […]
Jarod Rupp 4 weeks agoAnthony Richardson A Mid-Range QB2 With Some Upside In Week 15
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson had a great fantasy day in Week 13, throwing two touchdown passes, rushing for a touchdown, and scoring a two-point conversion. Fresh off their bye week, the 22-year-old has had an extra week to prepare for Sunday's matchup, although it remains to be seen whether or not that was enough […]
Jarod Rupp 4 weeks agoRed Sox Have Had Talks With John Means
A day after landing left-hander Garrett Crochet, the Boston Red Sox are apparently still looking for pitching. They've been linked to the Mariners with intentions of acquiring one of their rotation pieces, presumably right-hander Luis Castillo, but have also reportedly been in talks with former Orioles left-hander John Means (elbow). The 31-year-old was an All-Star […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoPadres Select Pitcher Juan Nunez In Rule 5 Draft
The San Diego Padres took pitcher Juan Nunez from the Orioles' organization with the 12th pick in Wednesday's Rule 5 Draft. Nunez ranked as Baltimore's eighth-ranked prospect, now slotting in as San Diego's No. 11. Players taken in the major league phase of the draft have to put on the team's 40-man roster, paving the […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoMets Still Trying To Bring Back Pete Alonso
Even after landing the crown jewel of the free-agent market in outfielder Juan Soto, the New York Mets are still trying to bring back fan favorite first baseman Pete Alonso. Even after a few other big names have made the move to new clubs, Alonso remains a free agent with perhaps a bit less interest […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoGiants The Favorites To Land Corbin Burnes
The San Francisco Giants are said to be the "heavy favorites" for landing free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes. After seeing two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell head to their divisional foe the Dodgers, the Giants are looking for some help behind their current ace Logan Webb. Burnes would certainly be an upgrade over any of their […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoRed Sox Working To Land A Starter From The Mariners
On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox acquired starting pitcher Garrett Crochet from the White Sox. Despite that move, the team is reportedly still interested in stockpiling more pitching help, more precisely, one of the Mariners' starters. Seattle has a plethora of young talent in their rotation including George Kirby and Logan Gilbert, but it is […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoMariners, Ichiro Suzuki To Make Push For Roki Sasaki
The Seattle Mariners are expected to have future Hall of Famer and Mariner legend Ichiro Suzuki help court Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki. Sasaki was recently posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of NPB, opening a 45-day window that runs through January 23, 2025, during which time teams can negotiate for the pitcher's services. The […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoOrioles Interested In Acquiring Dylan Cease
The Baltimore Orioles are in the market for pitching help as it seems less and less likely that free-agent right-hander Corbin Burnes will be returning to the team in 2025, so the O's are reportedly interested in acquiring the Padres' Dylan Cease. The 28-year-old is set to become a free agent in 2026 and the […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoReds Interested In Luis Robert Jr.
The Cincinnati Reds have "checked in on" outfielder Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox in an effort to upgrade their outfield, both on defense and on offense. The Reds have already shored up their rotation by trading for right-hander Brady Singer last month but would like to fill the void left on offense […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoWhite Sox Expected To Select Shane Smith In Rule 5 Draft
The Rule 5 Draft will take place Wednesday at 2 p.m. EST, and the Chicago White Sox have the first pick after finishing last season with the worst record in baseball. The team is reportedly set to pick pitcher Shane Smith from the Brewers' organization. The 24-year-old spent most of his time last season at […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoNolan Arenado Would Green Light Trades To Six Teams
St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak recently acknowledged that the team was interested in trading third baseman Nolan Arenado, but with Arenado's full no-trade clause in his contract, the 10-time Gold Glover would have to approve of any trade. The 33-year-old already has said he would be willing to switch to first […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoAnthony Santander Drawing Interest From AL East Clubs
Free-agent outfielder Anthony Santander is drawing strong interest from the Blue Jays, Red Sox, and Yankees -- all teams who missed out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes. Santander is a switch-hitting power hitter who has hit 105 home runs over the last three seasons combined, including a career-high 44 last season. The 30-year-old also set […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoBrewers Still A Possibility For Garrett Crochet
The Milwaukee Brewers are "engaged with the White Sox" for the services of pitcher Garrett Crochet. While other teams like the Red Sox, Cubs, and others have been viewed as the likeliest landing spots for the lefty, the Brewers could use another strong starter behind Freddy Peralta and Brandon Woodruff, especially a left-handed one, with […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoDodgers, Blake Treinen Agree On Two-Year Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back reliever Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22 million contract. The 36-year-old had a fantastic season coming out of the 'pen for the Dodgers, recording 16 holds and a save on the back of a 1.93 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and an 11:56 BB:K over 46 2/3 IP. It was […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoRoki Sasaki Has Officially Been Posted
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki has officially been posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, opening a 45-day window that will allow teams on Tuesday to begin negotiations for the right-hander's services. The 23-year-old, who is considered one of the most talented young pitchers in the world, will have many suitors, […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoKyle Pitts A Non-Factor Again With One Catch In Week 14
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts was a non-factor in the passing game yet again in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. The 24-year-old recorded six targets but caught just one pass for 14 yards, which was the fourth time in the last five games that he caught just one or fewer passes. Even if […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoDrake London Records 70 Scoreless Yards In Week 14
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London earned 10 looks in Week 14 but was able to haul in just five of those passes, tallying 70 yards receiving in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. With Kirk Cousins going four weeks without a touchdown pass, so too has London. Still, it was the third time in […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoBijan Robinson Goes Over 100 Total Yards, Scores In Week 14 Loss
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson rushed 22 times for 92 yards and a score while adding two catches for nine yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. The 22-year-old has gone over 100 total yards rushing and receiving in seven of the last eight games and nine of 13 overall. The rushing score […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoRay-Ray McCloud III With Eight-Reception Performance In Loss
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III earned the most targets of any Falcon pass catcher on Sunday with 11, converting a team-high eight of them and racking up 98 yards while adding one rush for three yards in a 42-21 loss to the Vikings. It continues an impressive stretch of productivity for the 28-year-old, […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoDarnell Mooney Leads Falcons In Receiving Yards In Week 14
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney hauled in six of seven targets for 142 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. Mooney ripped off chunk plays of 24, 28, and 49 yards on the way to logging the highest yardage total of the season and of his career. The 27-year-old has now recorded six […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoKirk Cousins Throws Two More Picks, No TDs In Week 14 Loss
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has now gone four consecutive weeks without a touchdown pass after Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Vikings. The 36-year-old completed 23 of 37 passes for 344 yards and threw an additional two picks, now with a 0:8 TD:INT over this four-game stretch in which Atlanta has lost each game. The […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoMets Acquire Sean Harney From Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Rays have sent minor-league pitcher Sean Harney to the New York Mets in exchange for international signing pool money. The right-handed pitcher was drafted by the Rays in the eighth round of the 2022 draft and has yet to make his major league debut. The 26-year-old spent the bulk of 2024 at […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoMets Sign Edward Olivares To Minor-League Deal
The New York Mets have signed free-agent outfielder Edward Olivares to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring camp. The 28-year-old played the first half of last season for the Pirates before being optioned to Triple-A in July. He hit .263 with 12 home runs in 2023 for the Royals over 107 games, […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoOrioles Sign Catcher Gary Sanchez For One Year
The Baltimore Orioles have signed free-agent catcher Gary Sanchez to a one-year, $8.5 million deal. Sanchez will back up frontline catcher Adley Rutschman, but could also DH if need be. The 32-year-old played for Milwaukee last season, slashing .220/.307/.392, including 11 home runs, with a .307 wOBA and 96 wRC+ in 280 plate appearances. The […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoRay-Ray McCloud III Back In Flex Conversation In Week 14
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III is coming off back-to-back six-target games, catching 10 of those balls for 141 yards. The 28-year-old has been a pretty consistent option in the passing game for the Falcons all year, catching three or more passes in 10 of Atlanta's 12 games, while seemingly pushing Kyle Pitts out […]
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