Max Scherzer Throws Light Bullpen, Remains Without Timeline

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (shoulder) threw a light bullpen on Friday, according to MLB.com. The 40-year-old has had a difficult season as he has battled numerous injuries and faced many setbacks. He has made only eight starts this summer to the tune of a 3.89 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. The right-hander was […]

Yu Darvish Throws 66 Pitches In Controlled Game

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) threw 66 pitches in a controlled minor-league game on Friday evening. Bernie Wilson of the Associated Press reported that the 38-year-old felt well after the session. However, his next steps still have yet to be determined. Darvish has been sidelined since June with elbow inflammation. However, seeing […]

Will Mike Williams Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) got off to a hot start in 2023 but suffered a torn ACL in Week 3, which put an end to his campaign. Before the injury, the 29-year-old caught 19 passes for 249 yards with a score in just over two games of play. This offseason, he signed with the […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 24 (Sept. 2 - Sept. 8)

Baseball season is officially in the homestretch. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 24 -- September 2 through September 8 -- and will point out free agents […]

Deyvison De Los Santos Launches Home Run No. 36

Miami Marlins first base/third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos went 2-for-6 with a double and his 36th home run of the 2024 campaign. De Los Santos was traded to the Marlins at the deadline in exchange for left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk. The infielder opened the campaign at the Double-A level and posted an excellent […]

Carson Williams Goes Deep On Thursday Evening

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI on Thursday evening. This was his second round-tripper over the past three games. Since the start of the month, the top prospect has held a solid .253/.367/.434 line with two doubles, two triples, three home runs, 17 RBI, and […]

Ian Seymour Strikes Out Nine On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitching prospect Ian Seymour tossed six innings of one-run ball on Thursday evening while striking out nine batters. He allowed five hits and four free passes. This was another strong outing for the 25-year-old, as he has not allowed more than two earned runs in a start since July 11. During […]

Brett Kerry Strikes Out Season-High 14 Batters On Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect Brett Kerry struck out a season-high 14 batters on Thursday evening. He tossed seven innings of two-run ball with just one hit and two free passes. Since the start of the month, Kerry has showcased elite swing-and-miss potential with an eye-catching 47 punchouts across 32 innings. During this stretch, […]

Cam Smith Continues Stellar Run

Chicago Cubs third base prospect Cam Smith went 2-for-5 with a triple and two RBI on Thursday to extend his current hitting streak to nine games. During this stretch, the 14th overall pick in this year's draft has posted an excellent .500/.561/.1.147 line with two doubles and six long balls. Smith began his professional career […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Samaje Perine Will Be Available On Thursday Night

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and running back Samaje Perine will both be available in the season opener on Thursday evening against the Baltimore Ravens, according to Pete Sweeney of the Arrowhead Pride. Head coach Andy Reid noted that the team would be cautious about overloading Perine during the opener. Both Smith-Schuster and […]

Samaje Perine Receiving Praise For Potential Third-Down Role

Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine received praise from his new head coach on Friday afternoon about his potential as a third-down back. According to Adam Teicher of ESPN, Reid expressed, "He's been a phenomenal third down back. The opportunity to have a guy in here that can do the run game and the […]

Xavier Worthy May Not Be Given Full Workload Early In The Season

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy may not be given a full workload early in his rookie season. According to Adam Teicher of ESPN, head coach Andy Reid expressed some concern about relying on the rookie early in the season. However, Reid did add that, "We'll just see how it goes when things […]

Mark Andrews Returns To Practice On Friday

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) returned to practice on Friday, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. This is the first time the 28-year-old has returned to the practice field since being involved in a car accident on August 14. Andrews, fortunately, did not suffer any injuries during the accident, and it is a […]

Austin Ekeler - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/Flex ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler will be in a split committee with Brian Robinson Jr. entering the 2024 season, which makes him a low-end RB2/flex play in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 29-year-old had a disappointing 2023 campaign, totaling […]

Joe Mixon - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Veteran running back Joe Mixon joined the Houston Texans in the offseason and should serve as a stable RB2 throughout the upcoming season. Last fall, Mixon posted his fourth 1,000 campaign with nine rushing scores. He caught 52 passes for 376 yards and three […]

Puka Nacua - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been battling a lingering knee injury through most of August but was recently deemed a full participant in practice, making him a top wide receiver heading into his season opener on Sunday evening. As a rookie […]

Malik Nabers - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is set to serve as the alpha pass catcher for Daniel Jones this season and should be considered a high-upside WR2 in the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. The former sixth-overall selection shined in his […]

Cooper Kupp - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 with upside ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has battled numerous lower body injuries since his record-breaking 2021 campaign. However, the former Super Bowl MVP enters the 2024 season healthy and has a great chance to return to a high-end fantasy option. Last […]

Bryce Eldridge Stays Hot With Two Long Balls On Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Bryce Eldridge stayed hot at the plate by going 3-for-3 with a double and two home runs in the second game of a doubleheader on Thursday evening. Since the start of the month, the former 16th-overall selection in last year's draft has been carrying a strong .371/.472/.775 line with seven […]

Travis Bazzana Hits Two Doubles On Thursday

Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run on Thursday evening. The reigning first-overall pick has begun to find his footing at High-A as he is currently holding a strong .310/.396/.524 line with one home run, six doubles, and three swiped bags across his previous 11 games. In […]

Chandler Simpson Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games, Swipes Two Bags

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson went 1-for-3 with two walks and two stolen bases on Thursday evening to extend his current hitting streak to seven games. During this stretch, the 23-year-old has swiped eight bags while hitting for an excellent .370 AVG. The Georgia Tech product has established itself as one of, if […]

Lazaro Montes Hits Two Home Runs On Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes went 3-for-4 with two round-trippers and four RBI in the opening game of a doubleheader on Thursday afternoon. This was another stellar outing for the budding superstar, as he is currently carrying an excellent .413/.500/.698 line with five home runs and three stolen bases since the start of the […]

Samuel Basallo Launches First Triple-A Long Ball

Baltimore Orioles catching/first base prospect Samuel Basallo launched his first home run at Triple-A on Thursday evening. Since joining Triple-A Norfolk, the top prospect has tallied only two hits across his first 14 at-bats and holds a 1:7 BB:K ratio. Earlier this summer at Double-A Bowie, the 20-year-old posted a stellar .289/.355/.465 line with 16 […]

Alec Pierce Receiving Praise From Coaching Staff

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has been receiving high praise from head coach Shane Steichen regarding his consistency through training camp, according to Nate Atkins of the Indy Star. In addition, general manager Chris Ballard has also expressed praise for the third-year wideout. In the final preseason game, Pierce caught both of his targets […]

Zach Evans Released From Practice Squad

Free agent running back Zach Evans was released from the Los Angeles Rams practice squad on Thursday afternoon, according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic. The 23-year-old finished the preseason on a high note by running for 45 yards and scoring two touchdowns but was unable to crack the final roster. Fantasy managers should now […]

Brandin Cooks Remains Sidelined On Thursday

Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) remained sidelined during the portion of practice that was open to the media, according to John Machota of The Athletic. Head coach Mike McCarthy expressed earlier in the week that the veteran was scheduled to return to the field on Thursday, but he may […]

Tyreek Hill Not Practicing On Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (thumb) remained sidelined during Thursday's practice, according to David Furones of the Sun Sentinel. Hill has been wearing a brace on his right hand for the past few weeks, but Head Coach Mike McDaniel stressed that the star wideout could practice if needed. While the 30-year-old has yet to […]

DK Metcalf - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf will again serve as the alpha wide receiver in Seattle and should be started in all leagues in the season opener against the Denver Broncos. Last season, Metcalf tallied 1,114 yards with eight scores on 66 catches. Even […]

Puka Nacua Practicing In Full On Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, and he is "ready to roll," according to head coach Sean McVay. The sophomore wideout suffered a knee injury earlier this month but has avoided a significant injury and should be ready to suit up for next week's season opener. […]

DeVonta Smith - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith should be started in all leagues this weekend as he could be in store for a big game on Friday evening against the Green Bay Packers. The current O/U point spread is 48.5, which is one of the higher […]