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Should I Start Zach Ertz in Week 11? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks 2024
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz should be viewed as a low-end TE1 in all standard formats heading into a Week 11 tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles. Given the lack of a proven No.2 wideout opposite of Terry McLaurin, the veteran tight end has […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoShould I Start Austin Ekeler in Week 11? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks 2024
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler could be slated to start once again on Thursday evening and should be viewed as a solid RB2 facing the Philadelphia Eagles. Over the past two weeks, Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) has been sidelined, opening the door for […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoToday's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/13/24)
Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Wednesday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Be sure to keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have any questions […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoJonathon Long Dominating Arizona Fall League
Chicago Cubs third base prospect Jonathon Long has been swinging a hot bat throughout the Arizona Fall League. Through 16 games, the 22-year-old has posted a stellar .348/.443/.667 slash line with three doubles, six home runs, 19 RBI, and an 11:17 BB:K ratio. This is a great sign for the No.30 ranked prospect in Chicago […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoAlejandro Osuna Continuing To Progress In Arizona Fall League
Texas Rangers outfield prospect Alejandro Osuna has continued to progress in the Arizona Fall League. Through 22 games, the No. 16 ranked prospect in the Texas system has posted a stellar .314/.449/.477 slash line and has hit eight doubles, two home runs with 16 RBI and two stolen bases. He has also shown a great […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoKemp Alderman Shining In Arizona Fall League
Miami Marlins outfield prospect Kemp Alderman has been performing exceptionally well in the Arizona Fall League. Through a nine-game stint, the Ole Miss product has gone deep six times and posted a strong .306/.375/.833 slash line. Last summer, the former second-round selection from the 2023 draft class opened the campaign with Single-A and was able […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoDrew Gilbert Showing Power In Arizona Fall League
New York Mets outfield prospect Drew Gilbert has been showcasing his power throughout the Arizona Fall League. Through 19 games, the No.3 ranked prospect in Queens has gone deep four times, which is tied for the second-most among outfielders. However, he has struggled to find consistency at the plate as he has posted an underwhelming […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoEduarniel Nunez Signs With San Diego
The San Diego Padres have signed relief pitcher Eduarniel Nunez to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC2. Nunez spent the 2024 campaign pitching in the Chicago Cubs organization in both the Double-A and Triple-A levels. With Double-A Tennessee, the hard-throwing right-hander logged a stellar 0.98 ERA, […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoMatt Shaw Powers USA To Victory Over The Netherlands
Chicago Cubs second base prospect Matt Shaw went 4-for-5 with seven RBI to power the United States to a victory over the Netherlands in the WBSC Premier12. Shaw did it all as he tallied an RBI single in the third frame, a three-run double in the seventh, and a three-run shot in the eighth inning. […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoThomas Saggese Swinging A Hot Bat In Arizona Fall League
St. Louis Cardinals second base prospect Thomas Saggese has been performing exceptionally well in the Arizona Fall League. The No.4 ranked prospect in St. Louis currently boasts an impressive .391/.524/.594 line with seven doubles, two home runs, three swiped bags, and a 16:15 BB:K ratio across 18 games. Last season, Saggese spent most of the […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoBryce Eldridge Remains Steady In Arizona Fall League
San Francisco Giants first base/outfield prospect Bryce Eldridge has posted a solid .293/.348/.512 slash line through 10 games in the Arizona Fall League. The top prospect in the Bay Area has tallied three doubles, two long balls, six RBI, and carried a 3:16 BB:K. Last season, the 2023 first-round selection opened the campaign in Single-A […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoNiko Kavadas Showing Power In Arizona Fall League
Los Angeles Angels first base prospect Niko Kavadas has been showcasing an upside for power in the Arizona Fall League. Through 17 games, the Notre Dame product has launched six long balls and five doubles and carried .373/.500/.797 slash line. Across 94 games at the Triple-A level last summer, Kavadas hit 19 home runs and […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoDrake Baldwin Performing Well In Arizona Fall League
Atlanta Braves catching prospect Drake Baldwin has carried an impressive .377/.452/.491 line through 13 games in the Arizona Fall League. The backstop has tallied one double, one home run, nine RBI, and held a strong 8:9 BB:K ratio. Last summer, the No.5 prospect in the Atlanta system held his own through his first look at […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoMarlins Hire Clayton McCullough As New Skipper
According to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN, the Miami Marlins are hiring former Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough as their new manager. McCullough has spent the past four seasons working under Dave Roberts and is coming off a World Series victory. Last season, Skip Schumaker served as the Marlins' manager and led them […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoZach Ertz Sees Team-High In Targets In Week 10
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz saw a team-high eight targets in their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon. However, he could only bring in four of them for 31 yards. Despite the modest output in the box score, this was a great bounce-back showing for Ertz, as he brought in his lone […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoNoah Brown Catches Three Passes On Sunday
Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown brought in three of his seven targets for 33 yards in their Week 10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brown continued to be deployed as the No.2 wideout opposite of Terry McLaurin as he saw the second-most targets on the team. Despite the poor showing in the box score, […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoTerry McLaurin Eclipses Century Mark In Loss
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin led the team with 113 yards off five receptions in their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. McLaurin's best catch of the afternoon came on a short slant that the wideout took for 54 yards in the third quarter. Despite only bringing in five receptions, McLaurin's big-play ability makes him […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoJeremy McNichols Makes Most Of Limited Workload
Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols made the most of his limited workload on Sunday afternoon as he tallied seven yards and a score off four attempts in their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He did not see a target in the passing game. After taking the backseat to Chris Rodriguez Jr. last weekend, McNichols […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoAustin Ekeler Finds The End Zone Twice On Sunday
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler took the lead role in the backfield once again with Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) sidelined and performed well as he tallied 44 yards and two scores in the Week 10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He added seven yards off one reception. This was his second straight game reaching […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoJayden Daniels Has Poor Output In Loss To Pittsburgh
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels went 17-for-34 for 202 passing yards and no scores in their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon. He tallied just five rushing yards on three rushing attempts. This was his lowest output since his NFL debut in the opening week of the season. When the Commanders reached […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoColt Emerson Swinging A Hot Bat In The Arizona Fall League
Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Colt Emerson has carried a stellar .370/.435/.537 line across 13 games at the Arizona Fall League. He has also tallied nine doubles, ten RBI, and eight stolen bases. He currently holds the highest AVG out of all shortstops participating. This is a great sign for the former first-round pick as he […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoEthan Salas Swipes Two Bags In 2024 Fall Stars Game
San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas went 1-for-1 with a walk and two stolen bases in the 2024 Fall Stars Game. The backstop was able to swipe second and third base after drawing a lead-off walk in the third inning. At only 18 years old, Salas has been holding his own in the Arizona […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoTre' Morgan Stays Hot In 2024 Fall Stars Game
Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Tre' Morgan went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base during the 2024 Fall Stars Game. Morgan's lone hit went for extra bases. Through 17 games in the Arizona Fall League, the 22-year-old has posted an impressive .347/.405/.528 slash line with eight doubles, 15 RBI, and an 8:8 […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoJac Caglianone Hits A Double, Swipes A Bag In 2024 Fall Stars Game
Kansas City Royals first base prospect Jac Caglianone went 1-for-1 with a double, stolen base, and two walks during the 2024 Fall Stars Game. Caglianone drew a walk in the second frame and then scored on a double by Caleb Durin. Later in the game, Caglianone hit a double to left field and then proceeded […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoRays Have Interest In Juan Soto
According to Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times, the Rays have interest in free-agent outfielder Juan Soto. Topkin noted that New York Post reporter Jon Heyman broke this news first and described the Rays as a "surprise" and a "mystery entrant" in the Soto sweepstakes. This is quite a surprise, as the Rays typically […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoJoe Ryan Progressing Well
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (shoulder) is progressing well, according to Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey. Falvey noted that the reports about the right-handed pitcher have been "nothing but positive." Ryan sustained a right teres-major strain in August and was unable to return to the mound before the end of the regular […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoConnor McDavid Leads The Way In Saturday's Victory
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid led the way on Saturday evening as he tallied three points in their victory over the Vancouver Canucks. McDavid would tack his first point of the evening on an assist on Leon Draisaitl's opening goal. Later in the third, McDavid would score his fourth goal of the campaign on the […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoFilip Forsberg Nets Two Goals On Saturday
Nashville Predators right wing Filip Forsberg found the back of the net two times on Saturday evening en route to defeating the Utah Hockey Club. Forsberg opened the scoring on the power-play off a snap shot which beat Utah netminder Connor Ingram. Later in the second, the 30-year-old would tack on his second tally of […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoJuuse Saros Posts Shutout Victory On Saturday
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros stopped all 26 shots he faced en route to defeating the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday evening. This victory snapped a two-game losing streak for Saros. In addition, this was his second shutout of the young campaign. The 29-year-old now sits with an underwhelming 4-7-1 record but a solid .911 […]
Andy Smith 2 weeks agoWilliam Nylander Scores Goal No. 11 On Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander tallied his 11th goal of the campaign and an assist in their victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday evening. Nylander would score the eventual game-winner in the second frame on the man-advantage. Then, in the final frame, Nylander would tally an assist on John Tavares' power-play goal. […]
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