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Jose Ramirez Returns to Lineup With Career-High Seven RBI
Owners of Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez got an early surprise on Tuesday, with Ramirez returning to the lineup a week ahead of schedule in his recovery from a broken right hamate bone. Ramirez quickly put concerns of rust to bed, hitting a grand slam in the first inning against the White Sox and […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Trea Turner Slams Nationals to Playoffs
Down 4-2 in the sixth inning of a split doubleheader, Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner hit a grand slam to put the Nationals up for good in a game they would eventually win 6-5. The win clinched the wild card for Washington who will make their first postseason appearance since 2017. Turner now has 18 […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Giovanny Urshela Leaves After Being Hit on Hand
New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela left Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay after being hit on the hand by a 95 mph fastball by Rays pitcher Diego Castillo in the sixth inning. After being hit and running the bases, Urshela played another half inning of defense before being substituted out. Urshela has been in […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Ronald Acuna Leaves Game With Hip Tightness
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna left in the third inning of Tuesday's game with the Royals after experiencing hip tightness in the field during the previous inning. Acuna came up limping in the second inning while running after a fly ball that was ultimately caught by Nick Markakis and was then replaced by Billy Hamilton […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Kenyan Drake Does Little in Loss
Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake saw his highest usage of the year in a 31-6 loss to the Cowboys but it meant little for his fantasy line, as he ended with just 38 yards on 12 carries. Drake also added three catches for 34 yards for a total of 15 touches in comparison to […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Josh Rosen Fails to Spark Dolphins Offense
Getting his first start for his new team, Miami Dolphins quarterback Josh Rosen moved the offense only slightly better than his predecessor Ryan Fitzpatrick in a 31-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Rosen completed 18-of-39 passes for 200 yards with no touchdowns, although he did have a touchdown dropped by Preston Williams. There are zero […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Devante Parker Makes Sensational Catch
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker did little to help any desperate owners forced to start him in Week 3, catching 3-of-6 targets for 56 yards in a 31-6 Dolphins loss to the Cowboys. But Parker did make the highlight reel with a brilliant one-handed catch for 40 yards on Miami's opening drive, even as […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Greg Olsen Grabs Two Touchdowns
Carolina Panther tight end Greg Olsen lit up the scoreboard with two touchdowns in a 38-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. Hauling in 6-of-7 targets for 75 yards, the 36-year-old has been in vintage form to start 2019, with a total of 221 yards through three weeks. Heading into Week 4, Olsen […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Christian McCaffrey Comes Up Big
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey rebounded for 188 total yards and a touchdown in a Week 3 win over Arizona a week after totaling just 53 yards in a loss to the Bucs. Carrying the ball 24 times for 153 yards, the highlight of the game was a 76-yard touchdown run right up the […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Preston Williams Leads Dolphins Receivers
For the second week in a row, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams led the team in both targets and yards in another blowout loss to the Cowboys in Week 3. Williams only caught four passes for 68 yards but his 12 targets doubled those of fellow receiver Devante Parker, as the rookie continues to […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
John Brown Quiet in Win
Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown put up a ho-hum fantasy line on Sunday, catching 4-of-5 targets for 59 yards in a 21-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Brown did reel in a 27-yard catch from quarterback Josh Allen but saw his usage cut into by Cole Beasley (10 targets) and Dawson Knox, who caught […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Saquon Barkley Returns to Sideline in Walking Boot
After leaving the game shortly before halftime with an ankle injury suffered against Tampa Bay, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley returned to the sidelines with a protective boot on his right foot. While the results of his x-rays have not yet been released, Barkley was using crutches to get around on what appeared […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Frank Gore Scores Late Touchdown in Win
Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore saved his best production for last, plunging in for a late one-yard touchdown to put Buffalo up for good over the Cincinnati Bengals 21-17 on Sunday. With Devin Singletary declared inactive prior to the game, Gore rushed 14 times for 76 yards, outpacing T.J. Yeldon who rushed eight times […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Josh Allen With Another Solid Performance
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 22-of-36 passes for 243 yards on Sunday, with one touchdown and an interception as the Bills held off the Cincinnati Bengals for a 21-17 victory. Allen also added 46 yards on nine rushes and a two-point conversion, with Buffalo moving to a surprising 3-0 on the season. Allen still […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Head-to-Head Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 26
There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Mitch Moreland Homers Twice in Loss
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland tried his best to keep his team from being eliminated from the playoff race on Friday night, providing all of the Red Sox offense in a 6-4 loss in Tampa Bay. Moreland hit a pair of two-run home runs but the Red Sox fell nevertheless and will now […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Zack Greinke Uninspiring in Win
Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke did just enough to get the win on Friday night, allowing four earned runs in five innings of a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Greinke gave up seven hits and struck out four, nearly squandering a 5-0 Astros lead before giving way to the Houston bullpen. The right-hander […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Mike Fiers Bounces Back Against Rangers
Oakland Athletics starter Mike Fiers has destroyed the ratios - and fantasy championship dreams - of many an owner in the past two weeks, allowing 16 earned runs in the 7 2/3 innings that his last three starts have been comprised of. But nevertheless, Fiers tried to kiss and make up with his jilted owners […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Shane Bieber Pitches Cleveland to Fifth Straight Win
Cleveland starter Shane Bieber pitched deep into a game once again, allowing two runs in 7 1/3 innings of a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Bieber gave up seven hits and zero walks, with his seven strikeouts now putting him at 252 K for the season in 209 innings. The Indians […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Dylan Cease Sharp in Victory
Chicago White Sox starter Dylan Cease looked good in his second straight start, allowing just one run in six innings of a 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. The rookie right-hander scattered five hits over his six frames, walking two and striking out eight. That's two one-run outings in a row for […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Mike Foltynewicz Clinches Division Title With Pure Filth
Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz helped clinch the Braves' second straight division title, pitching eight innings of shutout ball in a 6-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Foltynewicz allowed only three hits - all of them to rookie Mike Yastrzemski - and struck out seven while inducing 12 swinging strikes. The big right-hander lines […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Carlos Correa Hits Two Home Runs in Win
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa left the yard twice in a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. The Astros jumped all over the Angels in the first inning, with Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman both hitting solo shots before Correa hit a two-run blast off of starter Jaime Barria. Correa then […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Yoan Moncada Goes Deep in Win Over Tigers
Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada hit his 23rd home run of the year on Friday night, taking Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann deep in the third inning. The blast put Chicago up 4-0 in a game they would eventually win 10-1. Moncada is crushing it since returning from injury on Aug. 22, slashing […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Eloy Jimenez is Grand in White Sox Victory
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez continued his improved second half, hitting a grand slam off of Jordan Zimmermann in the fourth inning of a 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. The rookie has 29 home runs on the year and now has left the park five times in his last 10 games. After a […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Jacob deGrom Turns in Dominant Performance
Three games back in the wild-card race, New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom kept their playoff hopes going with seven innings of shutout ball in an 8-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. The 31-year-old righty allowed only four hits and walked no one, striking out nine over his seven frames. Lined up […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Peter Alonso Hits 50th Home Run
New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso joined Aaron Judge as the only rookies to hit 50 home runs in a season, crushing a towering 437-foot blast in the eighth inning of an 8-1 victory over the Reds on Friday night. After a brief home run drought of seven games, Alonso has now gone deep […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Nicholas Castellanos Hits 57th Double of Year
Chicago Cubs outfielder Nicholas Castellanos hit his 57th double of the year in a 2-1 loss to the Cardinals on Friday afternoon. The double is significant as it marks the first time a right-hander has hit that many doubles since Billy Herman hit 57 for the Cubs in 1936. It looks like Castellanos was the […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Mike Yastrzemski Has Three Hits in Loss
Shut out 6-0 on Friday by the Braves, it wasn't for lack of trying on the part of San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, seeing that he was responsible for three of the Giants four hits on the night. The rookie had a double and two singles as the rest of the Giants lineup was […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Anthony Santander Goes Deep in Orioles Win
Already down 2-0 in the bottom of the first inning, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander quickly erased the deficit with a three-run home run off of Seattle Mariners starter Felix Hernandez. Santander has now hit two home runs in three games after failing to leave the yard in his previous eight games. The 24-year-old has […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago
Kyle Lewis Has Another Big Night
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis continued an impressive September on Friday night, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a double in a 5-3 losing effort versus the Orioles. The rookie now has six home runs in his first 10 games in the majors, with 12 RBI and 10 runs scored. Only 37%-owned in all […]
Nicklaus Gaut 5 years ago