Dolphins Draft Defensive Back Brandon Jones

The Miami Dolphins used the 70th overall pick in the NFL Draft on safety Brandon Jones out of Texas. This is a bit of a surprise, as Jones is a smaller player and is a bit of a hybrid between safety and corner. His speed makes him stronger in coverage, but his run-support skills could […]

Lions Use Third-Round Pick On Julian Okwara

The Detroit Lions addressed their pass rush in the third round of the draft by selecting edge rusher Julian Okwara out of Notre Dame. Okwara will join his older brother, Romeo, in Detroit. Okwara is a powerful edge rusher with a strong bull rush that helped him accrue eight sacks in his junior season. He'll […]

Redskins Add Playmaker Antonio Gibson

The Washington Redskins used the 66th overall pick in the NFL Draft on Memphis running back Antonio Gibson. While he's classified as a running back, Gibson has also played wide receiver and adds explosiveness to a Washington offense that needs playmakers. Gibson has good speed for a runner of his size and should fill the […]

Marlon Davidson Heading To Atlanta

The Atlanta Falcons used the 47th overall pick in the second round on Auburn defensive lineman Marlon Davidson. Davidson played defensive end in college, but at 303 pounds he'll slide to defensive tackle in the NFL. Davidson is a powerful player who should immediately help a Falcons defensive unit that has struggled against the run. […]

Broncos Double Up At WR, Select K.J. Hamler

The Denver Broncos used their second-round pick on Penn State wide receiver K.J. Hamler at pick No. 46. This is an interesting pick, as the Broncos used their first-round pick on Jerry Jeudy, so they have clearly made it a priority to add weapons for quarterback Drew Lock. At 5-foot-9, Hamler doesn't boast elite size, […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Selected By Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed their defense in the second round, drafting safety Antoine Winfield Jr. out of Minnesota with the 45th overall pick. Winfield is a prototypical center fielder playing safety with strong ball-skills based on his seven interceptions last season. As good as he is in coverage, scouts have also complimented his tackling […]

Browns Use 44th Pick On Grant Delpit

The Cleveland Browns have selected LSU safety Grant Delpit to boost their secondary with the No. 44 pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Cleveland needed help in the defensive backfield, and Delpit will certainly help in that regard. Delpit had a first-round grade according to some scouts, so this is good […]

Bears Draft Cole Kmet

The Chicago Bears used the 43rd pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on tight end Cole Kmet out of Notre Dame. Kmet adds to a crowded tight end room in Chicago which includes the newly signed Jimmy Graham. Standing at 6-foot-6, Kmet will be a huge target for Mitchell Trubisky, but may find it hard […]

Jose Bautista Not Expecting To Come Back As Pitcher

Retired outfielder Jose Bautista quieted rumors about him coming back as a pitcher in an interview with Sirius MLB Network Radio. Earlier in the week, it was reported that Bautista was working out with Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman with intentions of coming back as a two-way player. While it is unlikely to see Bautista on […]

Giants Unlikely To Trade Down

The New York Giants are unlikely to trade out of the No. 4 spot in Thursday's NFL Draft. General manager Dave Gettleman has been listening to offers, as quarterback-needy teams may be interested in trading up to get in front of Miami at No. 5, but it is being reported that the Giants will stay […]

Trent Williams Could Be On The Move

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams could be traded before the NFL Draft this weekend, according to Ian Rapoport. The seven-time Pro Bowler has been looking for a new contract, but has been unable to come to terms with Washington. With the draft rapidly approaching, the Redskins would need to get a deal done quickly […]

A.J. Puk Says Shoulder Is Feeling Better

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (shoulder) has been playing catch from 120 feet as he recovers from a shoulder injury sustained during Spring Training. Puk only threw 36 2/3 innings last season, and didn't pitch in 2018 due to Tommy John surgery, so he is a player that stands to gain fantasy value due […]

Jesus Luzardo Throwing Through MLB Shutdown

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo has been working out with fellow starter Mike Fiers and a trainer in Florida while the season is delayed. Luzardo said they have been working out in an open field to play catch, and they have a portable mound to throw bullpen sessions. As if Luzardo didn't come with […]

Andrew McCutchen Will Be Ready When Baseball Resumes

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) confirmed he will be ready to play when MLB can resume after the season was delayed due to the coronavirus. The veteran outfielder has been out since last June with a torn ACL and would have missed the start of the regular season if it started on March 26. McCutchen […]

Doctors Recommend Surgery For Seranthony Dominguez

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (elbow) has been recommended to have Tommy John surgery. The hard-throwing righty originally hurt his elbow last June, but was able to recover without surgery despite missing the remainder of 2019. Dominguez only pitched one inning of Spring Training this year before reporting tightness in his elbow and being […]

A.J. Puk Could Open Season In Rotation

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (shoulder) could open the season in the starting rotation with the league year delayed due to the coronavirus. The 24-year-old lefty was expected to be a starter coming into the season, but a shoulder injury in Spring Training changed those plans. Puk only threw 36 2/3 innings last season […]

Spencer Howard Could Play Bigger Role

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Spencer Howard could play a bigger role for the team in a shortened season. Before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus, Phillies general manager Matt Klentak said the team wants Howard to throw meaningful innings late in the season. As a result, Howard's spring schedule was different than most […]

Finding Late-Round Value for Batting Average

Batting average can be the most difficult of the standard rotisserie categories to manage. Sure, stolen bases are scarcer, and home runs require a higher total to be competitive, but batting average is a different beast. Unlike counting stats, you can never get to a certain projected total and call it quits on targeting that […]

J.T. Realmuto Contract Negotiations On Hold

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto and the team have tabled contract extension talks amid the coronavirus shutdown in MLB. The Phillies won their arbitration case against the All-Star catcher, who will make $10 million this season. The Phillies, however, have made it known they want to lock up Realmuto long term ahead of his impending […]

Jake Arrieta Leaves Start With Shoulder Stiffness

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta experienced shoulder stiffness in his Spring Training start vs the Rays Thursday. Arrieta said it is not an injury, and that he isn't concerned. Arrieta will have plenty of time to rest up with MLB suspending Spring Training amid coronavirus fears, but he won't be a very attractive fantasy […]

Aaron Nola Throws Bullpen

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola threw a 35-40-pitch bullpen session Thursday morning and feels fine after battling an illness the past few days. Nola said he expected to start another Grapefruit League game before camp ends, but that is now up in the air with spring training suspended. Nola has thrown 200-plus innings each […]

Adam Haseley Struggling This Spring

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley is struggling so far this spring as he competes for the starting center field job. The second-year outfielder is just 3-for-21 with nine strikeouts and manager Joe Girardi was non-committal on Haseley winning the job, which Haseley was considered the favorite for entering camp. Haseley's struggles have opened the door […]

Seranthony Dominguez Suffers Setback

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (elbow) suffered a setback in his recovery and will be shut down for further evaluation. Dominguez missed four months with an elbow strain last season, and this setback could mean he won't be ready for Opening Day, with the possibility his absence lasts much longer. The hard-throwing righty entered […]

Didi Gregorius Collects First Two Hits Of Spring

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius went 2-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in a Spring Training win over the Twins Tuesday. The hits were his first two this spring as Gregorius had been 0-for-22 entering the day. Despite the slow spring, Gregorius offers plenty of sleeper appeal with an average draft position of 190th […]

Rhys Hoskins Off To Slow Start This Spring

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins is 7-for-27 so far this spring with 12 strikeouts in 11 games. Given that it's Spring Training, there's not too much to worry about with Hoskins, but he is coming off a down season where he hit just .226 with an expected batting average of .221. Despite the bad […]

Bryce Harper Fine After Leaving Game

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper said he is fine after being hit by a pitch in the foot and leaving Tuesday's game. Harper was removed from the game as a precaution, but it sounds like the star outfielder is fine and should continue his spring as normal. Harper slashed .260/.372/.510 with […]

Bryce Harper Leaves Game After Hit By Pitch On Foot

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (foot) left Tuesday's spring training game after being hit by a pitch. Harper was hit on his left foot and was pulled from the game by manager Joe Girardi. His status is uncertain as of now, but hopefully the Phillies are just being overly cautious with their star outfielder and will […]

Sean Murphy Homers Against Texas

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy had another strong game Monday night in Cactus League action vs the Rangers. The A's backstop went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer as he continues his solid spring after missing the first couple of weeks recovering from offseason knee surgery. Fantasy drafters that wait on catcher may want to take […]

Franklin Barreto Having A Strong Spring

Oakland Athletics second baseman Franklin Barreto is off to a strong start this spring as he competes for the starting second base job. Barreto has 11 hits and nine RBI in 14 games this spring leading to a cool 1.075 OPS. Obviously the sample size is small, but Barreto has upside based on his 19 […]

Jorge Mateo Making Case For Second Base Job

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jorge Mateo had another solid game Monday night in the competition for the starting second base job. Mateo led off the game with a walk before swiping second and moving to third on an error. He would later score on a shallow sacrifice fly as he flashed the speed that once […]