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Kolby Allard Struggles With Control Wednesday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard gave up two runs on four hits in five innings against the Astros Wednesday. Allard was wild in this one issuing a season-high four walks while only striking out two on the evening. Allard has shown some promise in his rookie year pitching to a 3.16 FIP which is […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoZach Eflin Goes Seven Strong Innings Vs Braves
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin allowed one unearned run in seven innings against the Braves Wednesday night. Eflin scattered five hits and two walks while striking out four in his latest strong performance. Eflin isn't a big strikeout pitcher with only an 18.8 percent strikeout rate but does a good job limiting walks and […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJets Defense Silenced By Browns
The New York Jets Defense had three sacks, one interception and gave up 23 points in a lopsided loss to the Browns on Monday night. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams talked a big game in the week leading up to this matchup, but they couldn't back it up and got torched for 161 yards by Odell […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoTy Montgomery Gets Six Touches Monday
New York Jets running back Ty Montgomery had three carries for 25 yards and three catches for 15 yards in a loss to Cleveland Monday. Montgomery was a hot waiver wire add earlier in the week with Le'Veon Bell questionable with a shoulder injury but Bell was fine and handled the lion's share of the […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoSam Ficken Makes Lone Field-Goal Attempt
New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken made a 46-yard field goal on his only attempt of the night in a 23-3 loss to the Browns Monday. The home crowd didn't have much to cheer for but erupted when Ficken's kick sailed through the uprights after the Jets kicking disaster last week against the Bills. Ficken […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRyan Griffin Gets One Target Monday
New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin got one target that he didn't catch in a 23-3 loss against the Browns Monday night. Griffin now has only five targets through two games and is not a viable fantasy option in any format, especially given the Jets are likely to be starting a third-string quarterback next […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJamison Crowder Goes For 40 Yards Monday
New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder caught four passes for 40 yards on six targets in a 23-3 loss to the Browns Monday night. A week after tying the Jets record for catches in a game Crowder was seldom used tonight with the Jets playing backup quarterbacks and RB Le'Veon Bell getting most of […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLuke Falk Serviceable In Relief Appearance
New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk completed 20 passes in 25 attempts for 198 yards coming off the bench Monday night. Falk had no touchdowns and no interceptions in emergency duty after Trevor Siemian (ankle) left with an injury in the first half. Given the situation, Falk played a decent game but is not someone […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRobby Anderson Goes For 81 Yards Monday
New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson caught four passes for 81 yards on six targets Monday night against the Browns. Overall it was a good game for Anderson given the Jets started the game with backup QB Trevor Siemian and finished it with third-stringer Luke Falk running the offense. Anderson has always been a […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLe'Veon Bell The Lone Bright Spot For Jets
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell carried the ball 21 times for 68 yards and had 10 receptions for 61 yards in a 23-3 loss to the Browns Monday night. The Jets offense could do nothing with Trevor Siemian and Luke Falk playing quarterback, but Bell was still able to put up a decent […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoTyler Alexander Earns First MLB Win
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander allowed one run across six innings and earned his first career win Monday against the Orioles. Alexander only allowed four hits and didn't walk a batter while striking out three. Alexander now sports a 4.87 ERA across 44 1/3 Big League innings after putting up a 5.13 ERA in […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJoe Jimenez Earns Seventh Save
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joe Jimenez pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his seventh save of the season Monday against the Orioles. Jimenez got the first two outs effortlessly before making things interesting by allowing three straight singles to bring Trey Mancini to the plate as the go-ahead run. Fortunately for Jimenez, he was […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoTrey Mancini Blasts 33rd Homer
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Tigers Monday. Mancini had a leadoff double in the fourth inning before he took starter Tyler Alexander deep in the sixth for his 33rd round-tripper of the season. In a disappointing season for the Orioles, Mancini has […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoStephen Piscotty Could Be Done For Season
Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (ankle) has had some more soreness in his right ankle and manager Bob Melvin has suggested it will be difficult for Piscotty to return by the end of the season. Piscotty, who has been on the injured list since August 25, was working out attempting to recover from a high […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJohn Means Struggles Versus Tigers
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means allowed five runs in 5 2/3 innings and took his 11th loss of the season Monday at Detroit. Means allowed six hits and two walks while only striking out three on the afternoon. Means had been on a roll before this start allowing only seven earned runs in his […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoMike Fiers To Throw Bullpen Session Tuesday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers (arm) is expecting to throw a bullpen session Tuesday. Fiers left Saturday's start against the Rangers with nerve irritation in his right arm. He hasn't had an MRI yet but said he's feeling good and the visit to the doctor went well. It sounds like Fiers could have a […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoWilson Ramos Out Of The Lineup Monday
New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos (rest) is not in the lineup Monday at Colorado. It appears to be a routine day off for the 32-year-old backstop who has been rock-solid for fantasy owners this season slashing .291/.353/.423 with 14 homers and 72 RBI in 132 games. Tomas Nido will start at catcher and bat […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoCarlos Martinez Available Monday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Carlos Martinez (asthma) is available out of the bullpen Monday, according to manager Mike Shildt. Martinez was in the hospital Saturday and was unavailable Sunday due to asthma. Martinez said this is the first time he has dealt with asthma and that he is good to go Monday if needed. […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJason Vargas Only Lasts Three Innings Against Boston
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jason Vargas allowed five runs, four earned, in three innings pitched against the Red Sox Sunday afternoon. Vargas made a throwing error in the first to set up a run before the big blow came in the third inning when he served up a grand slam to Christian Vazquez. Vargas had […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRhys Hoskins Homers To Extend Hitting Streak
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and two runs scored Sunday against the Red Sox. A second-inning homer off Rick Porcello extended Hoskins' hit streak to seven games, though this was only the second multi-hit game during the streak. It was also the first homer for […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoShin-Soo Choo Posts Three-Hit Game
Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo went 3-for-3 in a loss to the A's Sunday afternoon. The Rangers offense could get nothing going against Sean Manaea except for Choo who continued a hot September. Choo is batting .314 this month with seven runs scored and eight RBI in only 12 games this month. Despite the solid […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLe'Veon Bell Limited In Practice Saturday
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (shoulder) was a limited participant in Saturday's practice and is officially questionable for the game Monday night against the Browns. The fact Bell was on the practice field is a good sign for his status Monday and Bell himself said on Twitter that he would be ok to […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoC.J Mosley, Quinnen Williams Out For Jets Defense
New York Jets linebacker C.J Mosley (groin) and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (ankle) did not practice Saturday and have been ruled out for the game Monday night vs Cleveland. Mosley was a monster on D in Week 1 forcing two turnovers and scoring a touchdown and Williams was the third overall pick in this year's […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoC.J. Mosley, Quinnen Williams Progressing For Jets Defense
New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (groin) didn't practice Friday, but head coach Adam Gase seems optimistic that the star middle linebacker will play Monday night against Cleveland. According to Gase, Mosley and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (ankle) are progressing, and as of Friday both are expected to play. Gase also said that safety Jamal […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoHector Neris Logs Four-Out Save
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris didn't allow a baserunner in 1 1/3 innings pitched to pick up his 26th save of the season Thursday night against the Braves. Neris was called upon with two on and two out in the eighth inning in one of the more interesting double switches we've seen this year […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoCesar Hernandez Launches 11th Homer
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a home run in a win against the Braves on Thursday. Hernandez took starter Julio Teheran deep to lead off the game and added an RBI single in the sixth. It was a much needed good night for Hernandez who is batting just .227 so far […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJean Segura Stuffs Stat Sheet Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in a win against the Braves on Thursday. The stolen base was only his ninth on the season after stealing at least 20 every year since 2013. On the season Segura is slashing .284/.329/.432 so he's got some […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoSam Ficken Set For Jets Debut
New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken will play in his first game for his new team Monday night vs Cleveland. The Jets signed Ficken after cutting Kaare Vedvik after Vedvik missed a field goal and an extra point in a 1-point loss last Sunday. Ficken made every kick in the Jets five-person tryout earlier in […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJamison Crowder A Solid Start Despite Jets QB Change
New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder is a solid start in fantasy despite the news that backup quarterback Trevor Siemian will start in place of Sam Darnold (illness) on Monday night against the Browns.. Crowder tied a Jets franchise record for catches in a game with 14 in Week 1 and saw a whopping 17 […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoTrevor Siemian To Start For Jets
New York Jets quarterback Trevor Siemian will start for the Jets Monday night against the Browns. Starter Sam Darnold (illness) has already been ruled out for the game and likely will miss the game against the Patriots in Week 3 as well. Siemian started 24 games for Denver in 2016 and 2017 throwing for only […]
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