Hector Neris Preserves Three-Run Lead For Fourth Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris allowed one hit and one walk but didn't allow a run to earn his fourth save of the season in a win versus the Mets on Tuesday. Neris has been pitching better since being demoted from the closer role when the team acquired Brandon Workman from Boston. Neris has […]

Ramon Laureano Drives In Two, Scores Run

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus Seattle. Laureano had been struggling mightily coming into the game, with just two hits in his previous 28 at-bats, and he has been dropped to the bottom of the order from the two-spot […]

Rough Fifth Inning Dooms Jesus Luzardo

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings pitched in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Monday. Luzardo was cruising in this game with just one run allowed and seven strikeouts through four innings, but the wheels came off in the fifth and the rookie left-hander could not escape the […]

Mike Minor Twirls Gem Versus Mariners

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Minor threw a seven-inning complete-game shutout with eight strikeouts in a win versus the Mariners on Monday. It was a nice bounce-back start for the trade-deadline acquisition after he didn't escape the fourth inning in his first start in green and gold. Minor has struggled mightily this season, as this […]

Giants Defense Has Quiet Night In Week 1

The New York Giants Defense didn't do much for fantasy owners in a loss to the Steelers on Monday night. New York allowed 26 points with two sacks and just one turnover. The night could have been worse for Big Blue, as Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was shredding the New York secondary most of the night. […]

Sterling Shepard Makes Six Catches On Monday Night

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard caught all six of his targets for 47 yards in a loss to the Steelers Monday night. Shepard posted an impressive 68 percent catch rate last season as a slot receiver and got off to a good start in that department again this season. He has more value […]

Evan Engram Vanishes In Monday Night Loss

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram made two catches for nine scoreless yards in a loss to the Steelers Monday night. Engram had seven targets, but couldn't do anything with them as he was blanketed by a strong Pittsburgh secondary all night. The fourth-year tight end averaged over 10.6 yards per catch in each […]

Saquon Barkley Stonewalled By Steelers

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley ran for six yards on 15 carries as the Steelers Defense lived in the Giants backfield all night. Barkley salvaged his night for fantasy with six catches for 60 yards, but it was a disappointing night for a player that went first overall in many fantasy drafts. Barkley […]

Darius Slayton Goes Nuts Versus Steelers In Opener

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton caught six passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 1 loss to the Steelers. Slayton was tied for the team lead in targets with nine as he emerged as a favorite target of Daniel Jones. Slayton has had a knack for scoring touchdowns in his […]

Daniel Jones Struggles Versus Steelers In Week 1

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 279 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in a Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh. Jones added 22 yards on four carries. It was a tough matchup vs a strong Steelers Defense, but Jones did not have an encouraging night for fantasy managers. He threw an awful […]

Jake Lamb Signs With Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have signed third baseman Jake Lamb to add to their infield depth after losing Matt Chapman (hip) for the remainder of 2020. Lamb was hitting .116 with just two runs and one RBI in 50 plate-appearances before being released by Arizona earlier this season. Lamb has some name-recognition in fantasy as he […]

Dustin Hopkins Nails Two-Of-Three FG Tries

Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins made two field goals in three tries in a win over the Eagles Sunday. Hopkins miss came from 48-yards out but made two shorter kicks including a 40-yarder. Hopkins was also 3-for-3 on extra point attempts. Hopkins has been a consistent contributor in fantasy for years and should be […]

Steven Sims Gains 50 Yards

Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. caught three passes for 50 yards in a win over the Eagles in Week 1. Sims was the second WR for Washington in most formations, but was targeted just three times as Washington ran the ball most of the second half. Sims has fantasy appeal in 14-plus […]

Logan Thomas Scores Week 1 Touchdown

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas made four catches for 37 yards and a touchdown in a Week 1 win over Philadelphia. Thomas led Washington with eight targets as the Dwayne Haskins looked to his tight end frequently with few other options to target. Thomas' involvement in Week 1 bodes well for his fantasy […]

Terry McLaurin Picks Up 61 Yards In Opener

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught five passes for 61 yards in a Week 1 win over the Eagles. McLaurin was shadowed by new Eagles cornerback Darius Slay and struggled to consistently get open for Dwayne Haskins. The good news for McLaurin is he still led the team with seven targets. This will […]

Washington Defense Takes Over Game Vs Eagles

The Washington Football Team defense had a huge day for fantasy in a Week 1 win vs the Eagles. Washington recorded two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and sacked QB Carson Wentz eight times as the banged-up Eagles offensive line couldn't contain the tenacious Washington pass rush. The afternoon started rough for Washington as Philadelphia jumped […]

Antonio Gibson Turns 11 Touches Into 44 Yards

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson had nine carries for 36 yards and caught two passes for eight yards in his NFL-debut Sunday vs Philadelphia. Gibson came into the season with plenty of hype, but was overshadowed by Peyton Barber in this game who had 17 carries and two touchdowns. While Week 1 wasn't […]

Peyton Barber Leads Washington Backfield

Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber ran for 29 yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns in a win over the Eagles Sunday. The 17 carries were more than rookie Antonio Gibson (nine) and J.D. McKissic (three) as the game-script heavily favored the steady, yet unspectacular, veteran in Barber. The backfield split was even […]

Dwayne Haskins Doesn't Do Much Despite Win

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins completed 17 of 31 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Eagles in Week 1. Haskins did exactly what Washington needed from him as he didn't turn the ball over as their defense and running game took over. The lack of weapons in the […]

Mark Canha Continues To Struggle

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha has been struggling at the plate lately and had another rough day in Saturday's doubleheader with Texas going 0-for-5 with a walk. Canha has just three hits in his last 27 at-bats which has dropped his batting average to just .238 on the season. Canha is still getting on-base thanks […]

Vimael Machin Singles, Scores Run

Oakland Athletics third baseman Vimael Machin went 1-for-3 and scored a run in the first game of a doubleheader vs the Rangers. Machin gained some job security on Saturday, as well, when it was announced Matt Chapman (hip) would have season-ending surgery. While he should take over as the A's primary third baseman, Machin isn't […]

Andrew McCutchen Picks Up Five Hits In Twin-Bill

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 5-for-8 across two games with the Marlins on Friday. McCutchen got the party started in the third inning of game one by launching a two-run homer, his sixth of the season. He would go on to score another run and pick up two more RBI in the big night […]

Alec Bohm Shines In Doubleheader Vs Miami

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm went 4-for-7 across two games Friday night with two runs scored and an RBI. The top-prospect is now batting .323 on the season with 17 RBI and 12 runs scored through 27 Big League games. Bohm never maintained a batting average this high in the minors and his average […]

Rhys Hoskins Collects Tenth Homer Of Season

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI in the first game of a doubleheader vs Miami on Friday. Hoskins added another RBI in game-2 to bring his RBI total on the season to 26 to go along with 34 runs scored. Hoskins got off […]

Aaron Nola Twirls Seven-Inning Complete Game

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola threw seven shutout innings with 10 strikeouts in the first game of a doubleheader vs the Marlins on Friday. Nola allowed just three hits and didn't allow a walk in his first career complete game, albeit one of the seven-inning variety. Nola has been dominant this season with a […]

Clint Frazier (OF, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Yankees' offense is a shell of what we expected them to be in the preseason, but that's led to the emergence of Clint Frazier who has taken full advantage of his first crack at everyday at-bats. Frazier was a former top prospect […]

Sean Manaea Finding His Rhythm This Season

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea got off to a rough start to 2020 but has bounced back with four straight wins to emerge as a viable fantasy option down the stretch. Manaea sports an impressive 1.98 ERA in his last five starts, which includes a one-run, seven-inning gem Thursday night against Houston. The left-hander's […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/11/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Another Friday means another jam-packed MLB slate with a plethora of aces taking the hill. Shane Bieber, Lucas Giolito, Kenta Maeda, and Luis Castillo headline the pitching. Those four pitchers rank second through fifth in the league in swinging-strike rate which is among my favorite metrics for evaluating a pitcher's skill. With so many top-flight […]

Robbie Grossman Continues To Struggle

Oakland Athletics outfielder Robbie Grossman continues to have a rough September after another 0-for-4 performance Wednesday night versus Houston. Grossman is batting just .192 since the calendar flipped after getting off to a hot start to the season. He has completely stopped walking, as he posted an elite 19.3 percent walk rate in August, but […]

Jesus Luzardo Fans Seven Astros Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo allowed two runs in seven strong innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Wednesday. The rookie left-hander struck out seven while only allowing five baserunners on the night. It was a nice bounce-back start for Luzardo after giving up four runs in his last start. Luzardo's 3.97 ERA […]