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Luke McCaffrey Has Solid Showing On Monday Night
Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Luke McCaffrey bounced back in a big way on Monday night. After catching three passes for 18 yards in his NFL debut, the Rice product was held out of the box score last weekend. However, on Monday, McCaffrey caught all three of his targets for 44 yards, good for second-most […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoZach Ertz Leads Team In Receptions In Week 3
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz led the team with five receptions in their victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. The veteran tight end was given many looks during crunch time and was Jayden Daniel's safety net in the middle of the field. The 33-year-old has emerged as the No.2 pass-catcher in the […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoTerry McLaurin Reaches Century Mark On Monday
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin led the team in receiving with 100 yards and a score. He caught four of his six targets. After tallying only 39 receiving yards through the opening two weeks, McLaurin had a much-needed breakout game on Monday night. This was highlighted by an impressive 27-yard TD catch, which eventually […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoBrian Robinson Jr. Finds The End Zone In Victory
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. ran for 33 yards and a score on 16 carries in their victory on Monday evening against the Cincinnati Bengals. He caught his lone target for four yards through the air. After posting a career-high in rushing yards last week, Robinson saw a steep drop in production but […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoJayden Daniels Near Perfect On Monday Night
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels flirted with perfection on Monday night as he went 21-for-23 with 254 passing yards and two scores. He added 40 yards and a score on 11 carries on the ground. After earning his first professional victory last week against the Giants, the former number-two overall pick took a significant […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoTank Bigsby - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game and is not worth starting in any formats if he is able to suit up. Bigsby performed well in the season opener by tallying 73 yards on the ground off 12 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoBrenton Strange - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end TE1 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange was a late addition to the starting lineup last weekend as Evan Engram (hamstring) was scratched during warmups. Strange will once again serve as the No. 1 tight end for Jacksonville on Monday evening and is worth […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoCurtis Samuel - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel has had a slow start to the 2024 campaign and should be kept out of all starting lineups on Monday evening. In the season opener, Samuel caught both of his two targets for a mere 15 yards. Then, in […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoZach Ertz - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end TE1 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has been used as a safety valve in the middle of the field for rookie QB Jayden Daniels and should be viewed as a low-end TE1 on Monday evening. Through the first two weeks, Ertz earned eight […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoLuke McCaffrey - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Luke McCaffrey has had a slow start to his professional career and should remain on all benches on Monday night. In the opening week, the Rice product caught all three of his targets while logging the second-most wide receiver snaps […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoMax Scherzer Wants To Pitch Next Season
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) expressed that he wants to pitch against next summer, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Landry further reported that Scherzer expressed that a full healthy offseason will prepare him for a successful 2025. Scherzer has had a rough 2024 season, as he been able to log only 43 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoJustin Turner Playing On Sunday
Seattle Mariners infielder Justin Turner (knee) is in Sunday's starting lineup and will cover first base. He will bat in the five-hole. The veteran was lifted from Saturday's game after hitting a foul ball off his knee. The injury does not seem serious as the 39-year-old will rejoin the starting nine. Since September 12, Turner […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoEmerson Hancock Optioned To Triple-A
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma earlier on Sunday, according to Shannon Drayer. In a corresponding move, the Mariners promoted Gabe Speier from Triple-A. Hancock posted a 4.50 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP across his previous two starts at the big-league level in September. This move suggests that Luis Castillo […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoBrenton Doyle Continues To Sit On Sunday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (knee) remains out of the starting nine as the Rockies look to clinch a series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Doyle will now miss his third consecutive game due to knee soreness. As a result, Sam Hilliard will cover center field this afternoon and bat in the sixth-hole. Doyle […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoKe'Bryan Hayes Likely Out For Season
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) is not expected to return during the final week of the season, according to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pirates assistant general manager Kevan Graves said that the window for Hayes to return is "too short." Hayes finishes the 2024 campaign with a disappointing .233/.283/.290 slash line […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoJordyn Adams Continues To Sit On Sunday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jordyn Adams (knee) will miss his third straight game on Sunday afternoon due to knee soreness. As a result, Gustavo Campero will cover right field and bat in the eight-hole. Before the injury, Adams was carrying a .258/.324/.355 slash line across his previous nine games. Adams was promoted to the big […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoCorbin Carroll Sitting On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is not in Sunday's lineup as the Diamondbacks look to clinch a four-game sweep over the Milwaukee Brewers. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to any updates regarding Carroll as this move may be injury related. As a result Pavin Smith will cover right field and bat in Carroll's typical […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoTyler O'Neill Sitting In Game 1 Of Doubleheader On Sunday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) is dealing with back tightness and will be kept out of the starting nine in the first game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon. Manager Alex Cora did express that O'Neill could be ready to play in the night cap. Fantasy managers should consider […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoJacob Young Returns To Lineup On Sunday
Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (shoulder) is returning to the starting nine on Sunday afternoon when the Nationals hope to clinch a series victory over the Chicago Cubs. The outfielder was sidelined on Friday and Saturday after leaving Thursday's game early due to shoulder soreness. He will return to center field on Sunday and bat […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoRamon Urias Returns From Injured List
Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias (ankle) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Sunday morning and will bat in the eight spot this afternoon as the Orioles look to claim the rubber match against the Detroit Tigers. Urias has been sidelined since the end of August with a sprained ankle. Fantasy managers should expect […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoJordan Westburg Activated From Injured List, Batting Second On Sunday
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (hand) was activated off the injured list on Sunday morning and will bat in the two-hole as the Orioles look to clinch a series victory over the Detroit Tigers. The 25-year-old infielder has been sidelined since July and should return to his usual starting spot at either second base or […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoHigh-Upside Bench Stashes: Post-Waiver Wire Adds for Week 3 Include Ray Davis, Noah Brown, Tucker Kraft, and 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoHa-Seong Kim Still Feeling Discomfort While Throwing
San Diego Padres infielder (shoulder) has begun a throwing program but has continued to feel discomfort in his ailing shoulder, according to MLB.com. Kim has still been able to make "light" throws but has still faced a few setbacks when attempting to throw harder. It is still unknown if Kim could return to San Diego […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoLuis Castillo Could Return Next Week
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo (hamstring) could return from the injured list as early as September 23. The team remains optimistic their 31-year-old ace could be activated after a minimum stay on the 15-day injured list. Castillo hit the IL with a hamstring strain on September 10. Manager Dan Wilson did not express much […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoMax Scherzer Scratched From Saturday's Lineup, Dane Dunning Starting
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (undisclosed) will not pitch Saturday evening, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. The veteran was scheduled to get the starting nod against the Seattle Mariners this evening but will cede duties to Dane Dunning instead. Grant reports that the move seems to be injury-related, but there […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoRafael Devers Hits 10-Day IL, Done For The Season
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) was placed on the 10-Day Injured List with left-shoulder inflammation. This will sideline the start corner infielder for the remainder of the 2024 season. The Red Sox promoted infielder Mickey Gasper from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers should expect Nick Sogard and Romy Gonzalez to […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoFrancisco Lindor To Go Through Baseball Activities On Saturday, Targeting Tuesday Return
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (back) will go through a full series of baseball activities on Saturday and is targeting a potential return on Tuesday when the Mets travel to Atlanta. This is an excellent sign for the MVP candidate, who has been sidelined throughout the week due to back pain. As a result, […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoIsaac Paredes Scratched From Saturday's Lineup
Chicago Cubs third baseman Isaac Paredes (wrist) was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a left wrist contusion, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The 25-year-old was scheduled to return to the Cubs lineup after sitting out on Friday afternoon but will need at least another day to rest. As a result, Luis Vazquez will […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoKenley Jansen Tosses Clean Inning In Return
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (shoulder) logged a clean frame on Friday evening in his return to the bump. The 36-year-old was battling a minor shoulder injury and has only pitched twice this week. However, seeing him return to his typical ninth-inning role on Friday is a promising sign that he is past […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoCJ Abrams Demoted To Triple-A Due To Off-Field Actions
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was demoted to Triple-A Rochester earlier on Saturday due to off-field actions. Jim Bowden of CBS Sports reported that Abrams was seen at Bally Casino past 8 am before a 1 pm game, according to multiple eyewitnesses. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring this situation over the season's final week and […]
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