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Dalvin Cook In Line For Huge Season
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has spent most of the offseason vying for a long-term contract but will have to let his play do the talking in 2020. After the specter of a holdout was lifted and Cook reported to camp, all eyes will be on the 25-year-old as the focal point of the […]
Joey C 4 years agoExpectations High For Matthew Stafford
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's ceiling will be one of the harder-to-read determinations heading into fantasy drafts. The 32-year-old was on pace for 38 touchdowns and 4,000-plus yards last season until a fractured back ended his season. When healthy, Stafford can easily be a top-10 fantasy talent among quarterbacks. But his health status undoubtedly muddies […]
Joey C 4 years agoT.J. Hockenson Hoping To Take Next Step
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will be looking to establish himself in the offense early and often in 2020. Hockenson burst on the scene in Week 1 of 2019 with six catches for 131 yards and one touchdown but then produced only 26 receptions for 236 yards and one score in the remaining 11 […]
Joey C 4 years agoKerryon Johnson Could Play Big Role Week 1
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson could be in line for a heavy workload Week 1 against the Bears. The Lions drafted rookie D'Andre Swift to be the unquestioned feature back but Swift has missed a majority of training camp with an undisclosed injury. The rookie has returned to the practice field but is being […]
Joey C 4 years agoMarvin Jones Jr. Flying Under The Fantasy Radar
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. enters his fifth season with the Lions as almost an afterthought in an offense that hopes to improve in 2020. While fantasy teams salivate over the return of Matthew Stafford under center, rookie runner D'Andre Swift and the talent of receiver Kenny Golladay, Jones Jr. will still carry […]
Joey C 4 years agoD'Andre Swift Coming Along Slowly
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift has returned to practice this week but is still being brought along slowly. The dynamic rookie runner has missed a large portion of camp due to an undisclosed injury and it is fair to begin to wonder whether he will be at 100% when the Lions take the field […]
Joey C 4 years agoJace Sternberger Having Quiet Camp
Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger entered training camp with hopes of becoming a breakout player in the offense this season but has had a "quiet" camp, according to Packers reporter Andy Herman. The second-year player missed the first half of last season due to injuries and largely was non-existent when returned to the […]
Joey C 4 years agoKyle Tucker Continues To Rise Up Fantasy Ranks
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-4 with one RBI in the Astros victory over the Rangers on Thursday. Astros fans have been waiting to see Tucker justify the buzz that surrounded the young hitter the past few seasons and it may be coming to fruition. Tucker now has 12 runs batted in over his […]
Joey C 4 years agoZack Greinke Notches Third Win
Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke (3-0) allowed three runs on six hits in the Astros 8-4 win over the Rangers on Thursday. The veteran struck out a season-high nine hitters and Greinke has not allowed more than three runs in a game through his first eight starts. He now has a 0.91 WHIP over his […]
Joey C 4 years agoGeorge Springer's Two Hits Key Astros Win
Houston Astros centerfielder George Springer went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in the Astros win Thursday over the Rangers. Springer has really struggled to get going offensively this season, slashing only .222/.354/.389 over his last 54 at-bats. It is, however, a positive sign to see Springer fare better at Minute Maid Park, where he is […]
Joey C 4 years agoMichael Brantley Drives In Three
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with three runs driven in as the Astros overpowered the Rangers 8-4 on Thursday. Brantley kicked off the Astros offensive day singling home a run in the first inning and added a two-run double in the eighth inning. After a dip in production at the plate the veteran […]
Joey C 4 years agoJose Altuve Slugging Only .317 This Season
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will try and get his season jump started, beginning Friday night against the A's. Altuve put together a strong five-game stretch last week but is only 1-for-13 over his last four games. The former MVP has really struggled this season, posting an abysmal .593 OPS through his first 126 […]
Joey C 4 years agoJustin Upton Has Fallen Off The Fantasy Radar
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton continues to struggle mightily heading into Friday night's action against the Mariners. Upton has hit 25 or more home runs in a season eight times, has been paid millions of dollars, but it is fair to begin to feel sorry for the veteran slugger. Upton is 7-for-71 (.099) to […]
Joey C 4 years agoDavid Fletcher Continues To Rake
Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher will take his hot-hitting ways into Friday night's action against the Mariners. Fletcher is 14-for-36 (.388) over his last eight games with three doubles, four runs batted in and seven runs scored. The versatile Fletcher continues to ascend in the eyes of fantasy owners as more than just a […]
Joey C 4 years agoMike Trout Going Through Cold Stretch
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is slashing only .179/.288/.393 over his last 15 games heading into Friday night's action. He has not hit a home run since August 17 but this weekend could be a turn for the better. Trout has excelled hitting at home this season, slashing .325/.378/.725 with six extra-base hits and […]
Joey C 4 years agoAndrew Heaney Looks To Turn The Tide
Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney will take the bump on Friday night against the A's. After a solid couple of starts to begin the season, Heaney has fallen apart over the last three starts. The big left-handed pitcher currently is posting a 6.86 ERA in the month of August with a 1.63 WHIP. Heaney […]
Joey C 4 years agoBisi Johnson Has Inside Track For Starter's Role
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson has been so consistent and productive during camp that he currently has the inside track at starting the season as the team's No. 2 receiver. The Vikings drafted Justin Jefferson in the first round to step in and become a starter, and he has looked impressive at times. But […]
Joey C 4 years agoPackers Want Jordan Love To Let It Rip
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is being encouraged by head coach Matt LaFleur to start playing with more confidence. “I just told him, ‘Hey, you can’t play hesitant. You can’t play tentative,'” LaFleur said. “We tell the quarterbacks, ‘Indecisive equals ineffective.’ And sometimes, I know a lot is going through his mind right now, […]
Joey C 4 years agoD'Andre Swift Dealing With Muscle Strain
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift is being eased back into practice over the next few days while he nurses a muscle strain. The rookie running back did not practice on Thursday and will be heading into the season with high expectations. The Lions coaching staff appears to be handling the situation with extreme caution with […]
Joey C 4 years agoAllen Robinson II Nursing Ankle Injury
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II missed another practice Wednesday as he continues to nurse an ankle injury. The Bears most lethal offensive weapon has scarcely seen the field through most of the full-padded practices but head coach Matt Nagy seems unconcerned. "We’re taking it really slow with him,” Nagy said. “He’s in a […]
Joey C 4 years agoNick Foles Enjoys Impressive Wednesday Practice
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles has slowly inched in front of incumbent starter Mitchell Trubisky after an impressive Wednesday practice, according to beat writer Adam Hoge. “Foles simply had a great day, while Trubisky was fine,” Hoge wrote. “I was waiting to see Foles make a couple big throws downfield and he delivered on passes […]
Joey C 4 years agoAnthony Rendon Is On Fire
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon went 2-for-4 with one RBI in the Angels 11-4 loss to the Astros on Monday. Rendon extended his hit streak to 14 games and has nine multi-hit games during that span. After a sluggish start, the veteran is also 16-for-32 (.500) over his last seven contests. The Angels […]
Joey C 4 years agoAlbert Pujols Passes A-Rod On RBI List
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols passed Alex Rodriguez on the all-time RBI list in the fifth inning of the Angels 11-4 loss to the Astros. Pujols now has 2,087 runs batted in and is second in baseball history behind only Hank Aaron with 2,297. The single that drove in teammate Mike Trout was […]
Joey C 4 years agoDavid Montgomery Looking "A Step Quicker"
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery has looked "a step quicker," according to Bears beat writer Adam Hoge. Montgomery came into camp leaner, and the burst of extra explosion has been noticeable. The second-year running back has a lot to prove after an up-and-down rookie season that produced 1,074 all-purpose yards and seven total touchdowns. […]
Joey C 4 years agoJimmy Graham Impressing In Camp
Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham has looked like "he’s been one of the best players on the field in camp," according to Bears beat writer Adam Hoge. The early reports in camp have indicated that Chicago's tight ends have been heavily involved in the offensive game plan through the first five practices. The veteran […]
Joey C 4 years agoTommy La Stella Slugging .577 Over Last 15 Games
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Tommy La Stella went 1-for-3 with one walk and one run scored in the Angels loss to the Giants on Wednesday. La Stella has been hitting the ball very sharply recently, slashing .308/.362/.577 over his last 52 at-bats with three home runs and 11 runs batted in. He also now […]
Joey C 4 years agoShohei Ohtani Stuck In 2-For-22 Skid
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-4 in the team's 7-2 loss to the Giants. Ohtani now is 2-for-22 (.090) over his last six games played and is hitting only .220 in August. Ohtani was shut down from pitching for the rest of the season so his fantasy value is now solely tied […]
Joey C 4 years agoAnthony Rendon Stays White-Hot
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon collected two more hits in the Angels 7-2 loss to the Giants on Wednesday. Rendon extended his hitting streak to nine games and is 15-for-32 (.468) during that span with three doubles, five home runs and nine runs batted in. After a sluggish start to his tenure in […]
Joey C 4 years agoJose Altuve Collects Two Hits Wednesday
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 2-for-5 with one run scored in the Astros 13-6 victory over the Rockies on Wednesday. It has been a dismal start for Altuve but collected his first multi-hit game since August 6. The 30-year-old is slashing only .180/.241/.290 for the season with an uncharacteristic 23 strikeouts through his […]
Joey C 4 years agoGeorge Springer Homers In Win
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 2-for-5 with a home run in the Astros 13-6 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. It was the fourth home run of the season for Springer who, after a slow start, is slashing .275/.412/.550 over his last 40 at-bats. Springer has done all of his damage at the plate […]
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