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Gio Gonzalez Shelled on Sunday
Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez took a tough loss Sunday against the Marlins. In 4.2 innings, Gonzalez gave up 10 hits and four walks resulting in eight earned runs. The only saving grace for fantasy owners from this start was the five strikeouts. August has been brutal for Gonzalez as this is his third start […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoCharles Sims' Injury Not Considered Serious
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims (knee) injured his knee in Saturday's preseason game against the Titans but is reportedly OK. Sims' injury is not considered serious and his availability for week 1 of the regular season is not in doubt. The veteran back is in-line for a pass-catching role once again but has […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoRonald Jones II Unimpressive Saturday
Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II had a rough day in Saturday's second preseason game. Jones II carried the ball four times and only gained two yards and no touchdowns. Fellow running back Peyton Barber had a much more impressive day on a similarly low volume and looks to start the season as the Bucs' […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoBryce Harper Drives in Three Runs Thursday
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper had a nice multi-hit game Thursday against St. Louis. Harper's bat powered most of the offense on the day by going 3-for-5 with three RBI. The all-star right fielder is not having most productive season per plate appearance but has been relatively healthy. 2018 is Harper's second 30 home run season […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoTanner Roark Earns Quality Start Thursday
Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark earned a quality start and his fifth win in a row Thursday against St. Louis. Roark gave up three runs and only struck out one, but managed to pitch six solid innings. There has been an absolute 360 in Roark's season since his abysmal stretch from June to mid-July. He […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoDaniel Murphy Homers on Wednesday
Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy hit his sixth home run of the year Wednesday against the Cardinals. The dinger came in the top of the ninth inning against rookie Daniel Poncedeleon while trailing. The home run was more meaningful for Murphy's stat line on the year than anything because it seems as if he's slowly […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoBryce Harper Hits 30th Home Run of Season
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper hit his 30th home run of the reason Tuesday against the Cardinals. The dinger was his only hit of the night but it managed to score in Adam Eaton and get a rally going. The Nationals eventually lost yesterday's game and fell to .500 with 42 games left in 2018. If […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoChandler Catanzaro Moving Past Missed Kicks
Buccaneers kicker Chandler Catanzaro missed an extra point and a field goal in the Bucs' preseason opener but has reportedly "moved on" from it. He watched the game tape a few days ago and noticed where the attempts when awry and will do everything to correct it going forward. Tampa Bay has had notable issues […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoKoda Glover Blows Ninth Inning on Monday
Nationals relief pitcher Koda Glover was put in the game during the bottom of the ninth Monday evening and gave up a walk-off home run to Paul DeJong. This was Glover's third appearance since activation from the disabled list and first opportunity in the ninth inning. With relievers Sean Doolittle, Kelvin Herrera and Ryan Madson […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoAnthony Rendon Back in Nationals Lineup
Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) is back in the lineup Monday. Rendon had missed the past two games with a sore wrist but is back and will bat cleanup against the Cardinals. Rendon's elite ability to get on base is vital in the heart of Washington's order. With him, Murphy, and Zimmerman now healthy, […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoPeyton Barber Named Starter For Buccaneers
Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter came out on Monday and said that running back Peyton Barber is his starter. This news comes as a bit of a surprise to those who would have expected second-round pick Ronald Jones II to be handed the keys, but this should not set anything in stone. There are still […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoCody Allen Earns Save on Sunday
Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen earned his 23rd save of the season Sunday against the White Sox. Allen has had a rough year thus far, so it is optimistic for owners to see him closing out games recently. The addition of Brad Hand has placed extra pressure upon Allen's shoulders as he now must navigate […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoBlake Treinen Shuts the Door for Oakland
A's closer Blake Treinen earned his 30th save of the season Sunday against the Angels. Treinen struck out the side with just 11 pitches which continued his dominance that has been unparalleled this season. His sub-one ERA and WHIP have been carrying fantasy owners' ratios all season. As long as Oakland continues to give him […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoRyan Zimmerman Stays Hot Against Chicago
Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman got on base twice and drove in two runs Sunday night in Chicago. Zimmerman has been fantastic since the start of this fantasy week against Atlanta. Over these past six games, he has accumulated four runs, 12 RBI, and three home runs. The big issue with Zimmerman has always been […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoDavid Bote Walks Off in Chicago
Cubs third baseman David Bote saved the day in Chicago on Sunday by delivering a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning. Bote came up to the plate as a pinch-hitter, down three runs to the Nationals with the bases loaded and sent one deep against Ryan Madson. Despite Kris Bryant's extended […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoRyan Madson Blows Save On Sunday, Reportedly Injured
Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Madson blew Sunday's game against the Cubs in the ninth inning. With closer Sean Doolittle and set-up man Kelvin Herrera on the disabled list, Madson was the next man up. He came in with a three-run lead, allowed one hit, then hit two batters and gave up a grand slam to […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoCole Hamels Has Another Strong Start With Chicago
Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels was incredible Sunday night. He helped pitch Chicago to a win despite earning a no-decision. Hamels went seven innings, only allowed one hit, one run and struck out nine. This start was Hamels' third as a Cub, and all three have resulted in one earned run or less. This change […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoMax Scherzer Throws Gem On Sunday
Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer was his dominant self yet again Sunday against the Cubs. Mad Max pitched seven scoreless innings and racked up 11 strikeouts. The bullpen left him with an unfortunate no-decision, however, for fantasy owners, this outing was a win. Scherzer earned himself another quality start and will look to continue his […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoTrevor May (SP/RP, MIN) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: Trevor May has pitched less than five innings since the September 2016, yet he has a legitimate shot to earn some saves in Minnesota. The Twins have been without a true closer after trading veteran Fernando Rodney to the A's earlier this week. […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoTrevor Bauer Struck By Line Drive
Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (ankle) left Saturday's game against the White Sox after being struck in the right ankle. Bauer dominated Chicago up until the seventh inning when a comebacker from Jose Abreu hit his leg and forced him out of the game. Through six and one-third innings, Bauer allowed two hits, one run […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoEdwin Encarnacion Hits Disabled List, Yandy Diaz Recalled
Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (Biceps) has been placed on the disabled list with left biceps soreness. This move comes after an MRI, however, the exact details of the severity have not yet been disclosed. Encarnacion's age is something fantasy owners should have taken into account upon drafting him, so a few weeks off due to […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoRonald Jones II Praised By Coach
Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II had his pass-blocking in Thursday's game praised by coach Dirk Koetter. Koetter stated that the rookie running back graded out as "pretty average." This is a step in the right direction given that reports of Jones II struggling to get blocking down in practice had come out a few […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoJoakim Soria to Disabled List, Adrian Houser Recalled
The Milwaukee Brewers have placed relief pitcher Joakim Soria (groin) on the 10-day disabled list due to a right groin strain and activated right-hander Adrian Houser to take his spot on the active roster. Soria seemed to have pulled something on the mound Wednesday night, however, the severity was unknown. After Corey Knebel's atrocious ninth-inning performance, […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoRonald Jones II Struggles in First Preseason Game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II rushed eight times on Thursday and only managed to gain nine yards. The bright side for the first year back was that one of those rushes put up six for Tampa Bay. Regardless, the line could have looked better. Despite how stiff his competition is, Jones has […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoNoah Spence Has Bulked Up In Offseason
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Noah Spence has reportedly put on 35 pounds this past offseason. Spence now weighs approximately 263 pounds which could benefit him throughout the year. The former second-round pick has dealt with labrum issues the past two seasons causing him to miss a plethora of games. Maybe this new weight level […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoEloy Jimenez - How Hyped Should We Be?
It is difficult to not get excited about a player of Eloy Jimenez’s caliber, especially when there are rumblings that he may get the call up to the bigs soon. During an interview with 670TheScore in Chicago, White Sox Player Development Director Chris Getz stated that Jimenez is close to joining the big-league club. Getz […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoChris Godwin Expected To Start Opposite Mike Evans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-year wide receiver Chris Godwin has reportedly won a starting job as the No. 2 receiver opposite Mike Evans. Godwin showed out in the limited playing time he earned last season. The rookie receiver totaled 34 catches, 525 yards, and one touchdown while only starting two games in 2017. Godwin's numbers should […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoDeSean Jackson to Work Out of Slot in 2018
It is being reported that Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson has been working primarily out of the slot during training camp. Jackson had himself a rough 2017 season that featured the lowest yards per reception of his career. This could be attributed to the change in scenery to a team like Tampa Bay that lacked […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoDavid Price Finally Keeps the Yankees At Bay
Red Sox starting pitcher David Price has been notoriously poor against the New York Yankees throughout his career. Price has bounced around the AL East facing the Yankees through various times of the year with the Rays, Blue Jays and now Red Sox. For the first time this season, he has thrown a quality start […]
Kev Mahserejian 6 years agoAroldis Chapman Blows Save On Sunday
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman blew a three-run lead against the Red Sox on Sunday. Chapman left the bases loaded for J.D. Martinez who promptly singled up the middle of the field to drive in two runs, then gave up a bouncer to Xander Bogaerts that was mishandled by third baseman Miguel Andujar. The Yankees high-priced […]
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