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Josh Naylor Remains Sidelined On Wednesday
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday evening as the Guardians look to close out a three-game sweep on the division-rival Kansas City Royals. The slugging first baseman was removed from Tuesday's game due to a back spasm and will need at least another day to rest. […]
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Justin Steele Hits 15-Day Injured List With Elbow Tendinitis
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (elbow) was placed on the 15-day IL earlier on Wednesday evening with left elbow tendinitis. The 29-year-old ace was initially scratched from his start on Tuesday evening due to reported inflammation but will now sit out for at least the next two weeks. Currently, there is no specific timetable […]
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Miles Sanders - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Low-end Flex ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders is currently listed as the No.2 running back on the depth chart and should be kept out of all starting lineup in the season opener. Last season, Sanders had the worst season of his five-year professional career as […]
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Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers (Week 24) - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers
We are officially in the stretch run of the fantasy baseball season, and several top prospects have gotten off to a hot start in the minor leagues and begun to earn promotions. Some of these prospects can carry this success into the big leagues and become viable fantasy baseball contributors. However, the question is do […]
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Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Week 24 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)
Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 24 of the 2024 MLB season. Today, we'll be taking a look at top MLB pitching prospects, including a handful of pitchers who are looking quite sharp at Triple-A. Several of the sport's top pitching prospects who have been recurring members […]
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Kirk Cousins - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end QB2 ANALYSIS: Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was on pace to enjoy a career season before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 8 of the 2023 campaign. Before the injury, the veteran QB averaged an eye-catching 23.9 fantasy points per game with 2,331 […]
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David Njoku - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku enjoyed the best season of his career last fall and is shaping up to be a solid TE1 in all leagues in 2024. Last season, Njoku caught a career-high 882 yards with six scores on 81 passes. This […]
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Jameson Williams - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/Flex with upside ANALYSIS: Former 12-overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Jameson Williams, has had a rough start to his NFL career. He suffered a torn ACL during the final season of his college career, which limited his time as an NFL rookie, and then […]
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Anthony Richardson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson made an immediate impact in his rookie season. Through his first three games, he averaged an eye-catching 24.4 PPR points per game. However, he got bit by the injury bug and missed most of Week 2 and the entirety […]
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When Will T.J. Hockenson Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Preseason Injury Update for 2024
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) was on pace to post another excellent season as he averaged 14.6 PPR points per game, which tied him for first at his position. Unfortunately, he suffered a torn ACL and MCL on December 26, which ended his season, and he is now in danger of missing the […]
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Tua Tagovailoa - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has a favorable matchup in the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars and should be started in all standard 12-team leagues. Last season, the Alabama product finished as the QB9 in PPR scoring, tallied 4,624 yards (which led the […]
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Jared Goff - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has a favorable matchup on Sunday evening against the Los Angeles Rams and should be started in all leagues this weekend. Last season, Goff finished as the QB 7 in PPR points last season. He totaled 4,575 passing yards, […]
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Brock Purdy - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has a difficult matchup in the season opener on Monday evening but should be started in all 10+ team leagues. Last season, Purdy finished as the QB6 in PPR, scoring 306.6 total points. He threw for 4,280 yards […]
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Sneaky Bench Pickups: After The Draft Waiver Wire Stashes Include Jordan Mason, Ray Davis, Greg Dulcich, Quentin Johnston, Dyami Brown, more
Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]
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Adrian Del Castillo Sitting On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Adrian Del Castillo will take a seat on Sunday afternoon as the Diamondbacks continue a four-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As a result, switch-hitter Jose Herrera will slot in behind the dish and bat in the nine-hole. Since Gabriel Moreno (thigh) hit the 10-day injured list earlier in August, Del […]
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Will Smith Not In Sunday's Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will take a seat in Sunday's series finale as the Dodgers look to clinch a series victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Smith has started behind the plate in each of the past two games and will continue to follow a similar pattern where he takes a seat on the […]
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Logan O'Hoppe Sitting On Sunday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe will take a seat in Sunday's series finale as the Angels hope to clinch a series victory against the Seattle Mariners. O'Hoppe started in the first two games of the series and will cede duties to Matt Thaiss, who will bat in the eight-hole. The St. John the Baptist […]
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Ramon Urias Hits 10-Day Injured List
Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier on Sunday with a right ankle sprain. In a corresponding move, the Orioles promoted their top third base prospect, Coby Mayo, from Triple-A Norfolk. Urias suffered this injury during Saturday's game and will now sit out for at least the next […]
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Coby Mayo Gets Starting Nod On Sunday
Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo rejoined the major league roster this weekend and will get the starting nod at the hot corner on Sunday afternoon. He will bat in the six-hole. Mayo got a brief stint in the major leagues earlier in August and held a disappointing .059/.200/.059 line across a seven-game stint. […]
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Colton Cowser Not In Sunday's Lineup
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser is not in Sunday's lineup as the Orioles look to clinch a series victory against the Colorado Rockies. Cowser started each of the past 23 games and will take a routine maintenance day. As a result, Austin Slater will cover left field, Anthony Santander right field, and Cedric Mullins II […]
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Spencer Steer Not In Sunday's Lineup
Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Spencer Steer is taking a seat in Sunday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 26-year-old infielder has started in each of the past 23 games and is taking a routine maintenance day. During this stretch, Steer has posted a solid .282/.394/.487 line with four home runs and a 15:19 BB:K […]
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Jordan Wicks Activated From Injured List, Starting On Sunday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks (oblique) was activated off the 60-day IL on Sunday morning and is slated to start the series finale as the Cubs look to complete a three-game sweep against the Washington Nationals. Wicks hit the IL back in June with an oblique strain and will likely remain in the starting […]
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DL Hall Promoted To The Major Leagues
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher DL Hall is being promoted to the major leagues. The 25-year-old made the opening day roster out of spring training but struggled with a poor 4.82 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP through 28 innings of work. At Triple-A Nashville, the southpaw held a 3.83 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and a 25:35 BB:K […]
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Yandy Diaz Returns To Starting Nine
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (knee) is rejoining the starting nine on Sunday afternoon. Diaz left Friday's game early with a knee injury and sat out on Saturday as well. However, this injury was not serious as the 33-year-old will serve as the designated hitter and bat in his typical leadoff spot. Diaz […]
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Ron Marinaccio Joins Major League Roster
New York Yankees relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio is being promoted to the major league roster. The 29-year-old logged 21 innings of work at the major league level earlier this summer to the tune of a solid 2.53 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 9:22 BB:K ratio. The Delaware product held an excellent 2.02 ERA and a […]
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Anthony Rizzo Activated From Injured List, Starting On Sunday
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (forearm) was reinstated from the 60-day IL on Sunday morning and will start at first base as the Yankees conclude a series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo has been sidelined since mid-June with a right forearm fracture. In a corresponding move, the Yankees optioned first baseman/catcher Ben […]
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When Should I Draft Justin Jefferson? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been an elite fantasy contributor since joining the NFL in 2020 from LSU. The former 22nd-overall pick has amassed an incredible 5,899 yards on 392 catches with 30 scores through his first four professional seasons and has solidified himself as one of, if not the best, wide receiver […]
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When Should I Draft Josh Jacobs? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
After spending the first five seasons of his professional career with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, Josh Jacobs will take his talents to Green Bay in 2024. The 26-year-old will now join one of the better offenses in the sport that is led by QB Jordan Love alongside a bevy of wide receiver talent. What is […]
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Kristian Campbell Not Expected To Join Major League Roster
Boston Red Sox second base prospect Kristian Campbell is not expected to join the major league roster when the rosters expand over the weekend according to Christopher Smith. The 22-year-old has progressed through the minor leagues incredibly this season. He opened the summer by getting his first extended look at High-A and needed just 40 […]
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Liam Hendriks Set To Pitch Again On Sunday, Nearing Major League Return
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) is set to make another rehab appearance on Sunday and could return to the major leagues as early as the first or second week of September, according to MLB.com. Hendriks underwent Tommy John surgery last August and has looked quite sharp through his first innings of rehab […]
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