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Josh Reddick Hitting .318 Away From Minute Maid Park
Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick went 2-for-4 with one RBI in the Astros 12-4 win over the Rangers on Sunday. Reddick is quietly having another quality season hitting in the lower third of a potent offense has been especially lethal hitting on the road this season. Through 42 games away from Minute Maid Park, Reddick […]
Joey C 6 years agoJustin Verlander Now 8-2 On Road This Season
Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander struck out seven batters in six innings as the Astros beat the Rangers 12-4 on Sunday. Verlander (11-4) allowed only two runs and gave up zero home runs for the first time since June 6. The right-handed hurler is having another amazing season despite an alarming amount of home runs […]
Joey C 6 years agoYuli Gurriel Slugging .968 Over Last 15 Games
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel has picked up in the second half right where he left off, going 6-for-13 (.461) since the All-Star break. Gurriel continues to swing the hottest bat in all of baseball, slashing .395/.439/.1.053 with one double, eight home runs, 12 runs scored and 18 runs batted in over his last […]
Joey C 6 years agoJose Altuve Heating Up
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 3-for-5 with a grand slam on Sunday as the Astros beat the Rangers. Altuve now has seven hits over his last two games and is 8-for-16 (.500) over his last three played with two doubles, two home runs and six runs batted in. It has been vintage Altuve […]
Joey C 6 years agoMike Davis To Compete For Touches In Backfield
Chicago Bears running back Mike Davis will head into training camp looking to become more than the 'forgotten' man in the team's backfield. Most of the fantasy buzz this summer has gone towards teammates Tarik Cohen and rookie David Montgomery but don't count out Davis. The free agent acquisition fell short of having a 'breakout […]
Joey C 6 years agoKole Calhoun On Pace For Career-High In Home Runs
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun will be ready to slug when the Angels open up the second half against the Mariners on Friday. Calhoun already has 19 home runs this season through his first 86 games played after hitting exactly 19 home runs in 2017 and '18. Calhoun's career-best is 26 in 2015 and […]
Joey C 6 years agoMike Trout Ready To Dominate Second Half
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is on pace to have perhaps his best season as a pro as the team prepares to kick off the second half against the Mariners on Friday. Trout already has 47 extra-base hits through his first 87 games this season with a fantastic OPS of 1.098. There are virtually […]
Joey C 6 years agoAlbert Pujols To Provide Power, Little Else In Second Half
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols will look to shake loose of a hitting slump that ended his first half of the season when the team plays the Mariners on Friday. The future Hall of Famer is at the point in his career where he is a one-dimensional value in fantasy. His slugging percentage […]
Joey C 6 years agoShohei Ohtani Heads Into Second Half On A Roll
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will try and keep his hot streak alive as the team opens up the second half of the season against the Mariners on Friday. Ohtani is slashing .357/.357/.893 over his last seven games played and is hitting .388 over his last 49 at-bats. Ohtani's fantasy value is limited […]
Joey C 6 years agoDavid Fletcher Hoping To Put Full Season Together
Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher hopes to replicate his solid first half of the season when the team opens up a series with the Mariners on Friday. Fletcher has been a pleasant surprise for the Angels this season, hitting .315 combined in the months of May and June. He also has been an above […]
Joey C 6 years agoCan Jonathan Lucroy Turn His Season Around?
Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy will try and put his disappointing first half behind him when the team opens up a series on Friday against the Mariners. Lucroy enjoyed a promising first two months of the season, slugging seven home runs through his first 151 at-bats and posted a .493 slugging percentage in the […]
Joey C 6 years agoCan Yordan Alvarez Keep It Up?
Houston Astros first baseman Yordan Alvarez will try and replicate his fantastic first half when the team opens up the second half of the season on Thursday. The rookie has been fantastic, slashing .342/.415/.726 through his first 19 professional games with seven doubles, seven home runs and 25 runs batted in. Alvarez clearly cannot maintain […]
Joey C 6 years agoMichael Brantley Primed To Maintain First Half Success
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will be ready to hit the ground running in the second half after knocking in a run in the All-Star game. Brantley has been one of the most consistent hitters in the game this season and has hit over .300 in every month this season until he posted a .280 […]
Joey C 6 years agoGeorge Springer's Health Will Be Key To Second Half
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is in line for a monster second half when the team opens up a series with the Rangers on Thursday. The only thing that is holding Springer back will be his health. The slugger missed a month with a hamstring injury but was competing for a home run title when […]
Joey C 6 years agoYuli Gurriel Hopes To Stay Hot
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel hopes to extend his hot streak when the second half opens Thursday against the Rangers. Gurriel is off to a scorching start in the month of July, slashing .429/.478/.1.333 over his last five games with six home runs and 13 runs batted in. Gurriel is perhaps the hottest hitter […]
Joey C 6 years agoAlex Bregman Poised To Dominate Second Half
Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman will be ready to continue his success in the second half when the team opens up a series with the Rangers on Thursday. In 2017, Bregman slashed .315/.367/.536 with four triples, 11 home runs and 18 doubles in 71 games. In 2018, he posted a line of .283/.402/.520 with 11 […]
Joey C 6 years agoJose Altuve Ready To Put First Half Behind Him
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is hoping for a healthy stretch of baseball when the team opens up the second half of their season Thursday against the Rangers. Altuve has once again struggled with knee injuries that have kept him off the field. The former MVP has looked like a shell of himself at […]
Joey C 6 years agoRobinson Chirinos Hoping To Recapture Power Stroke
Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos will try and regain his footing at the plate when the team kicks off the second half of the season on Thursday against the Rangers. Chirinos started off the month of June white-hot, popping six home runs in the first week. But he has fallen off the map since then, […]
Joey C 6 years agoGeorge Springer Hitting .344 Since Return
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 3-for-5 with three runs scored in the Astros 9-8 win over the Rockies on Tuesday. Springer set the table perfectly and has picked up right where he left off when he went on the injured list May 24 with a hamstring injury. The dangerous leadoff man is 10-for-29 (.344) […]
Joey C 6 years agoRoberto Osuna Nails Down 18th Save
Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna notched his 18th save of the season in the Astros 9-8 win over the Rockies on Tuesday. Osuna saw only three save chances in the entire month of June, converting only one of those chances. Osuna has been an elite closer all season, posting a 2.06 ERA, a 0.77 WHIP […]
Joey C 6 years agoYuli Gurriel Streaking Into The Break
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel cranked two homers in the Astros 9-8 win over the Rockies on Tuesday. Gurriel went 3-for-5 with four runs batted in and is heating up heading as the All-Star break draws close. Over his last seven games, Gurriel is 12-for-29 (.414) with three doubles, five home runs and nine […]
Joey C 6 years agoKole Calhoun Honors Tyler Skaggs After Home Run
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Angels emotional 9-4 win over the Rangers. Calhoun hit his 18th home run of the season and pointed to the sky at home plate in honor of the tragic passing of teammate Tyler Skaggs. It has been a tough few […]
Joey C 6 years agoYuli Gurriel Back In Lineup Tuesday
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will start and bat fifth Tuesday against the Rockies. Gurriel was given the last few days off with a sore ankle and will play first base to limit the injury. Gurriel will take a six-game hitting streak into the game and slashed .270/.306/.450 in the month of June with […]
Joey C 6 years agoRobinson Chirinos Hitting .185 Over Last 10 Games
Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos will try and finish up an excellent first half of the season strong when the team opens up a series with the Rockies on Tuesday. Chirinos will start and bat seventh on Tuesday and will try and shake loose from a 5-for-27 (.185) skid over his last 10 games. Chirinos […]
Joey C 6 years agoMichael Brantley Posts .380 Slugging Percentage In June
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will head into July as an All-Star and a major component to a dangerous Astros lineup. While the veteran has kept his average up, the power numbers have plummeted over the past month. Brantley has zero extra-base hits since June 19 and posted only a .380 slugging percentage in the […]
Joey C 6 years agoJose Urquidy To Make Major League Debut
Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy will make his major league debut Tuesday against the Rockies. The 24-year-old gets the call to "The Show" thanks to a spike in his strikeout totals this season at Triple-A. Urquidy is 5-3 this season with a 3.40 ERA, a 0.98 WHIP and 104 strikeouts through only 76 2/3 innings […]
Joey C 6 years agoRex Burkhead Still In The Backfield Mix
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead should still factor into the timeshare in the Patriots backfield when the team opens camp at the end of the month. Burkhead missed the first half of last season with a neck injury but when he came back became an integral part of the offensive attack. He scored […]
Joey C 6 years agoCan Tarik Cohen Take The Next Step?
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen will be one of the more intriguing players to watch when the Bears open camp at the end of the month. No one doubts Cohen's ability to be a game breaker, but his usage rate and whether he can improve will be questions heading into the season. When the […]
Joey C 6 years agoDavid Montgomery Carries Plenty Of Fantasy Buzz
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery's fantasy stock continues to rise as the opening of training camp inches closer. Montgomery has impressed Bears coaches with his quick cuts and his ability to fit into a very creative offense conducted by head coach Matt Nagy. The Bears offense relies heavily on short, quick passes and the […]
Joey C 6 years agoAllen Robinson's Fantasy Stock On The Rise
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson is in position to have a huge year in his second season with the Bears. Robinson is now almost two years removed from tearing his ACL and should hit the ground running playing in Matt Nagy's offense for a second season. Robinson caught 55 passes for 754 with four […]
Joey C 6 years ago