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Carlos Correa Leads Offensive Explosion
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 3-for-5 with a home run and three runs batted in as the Astros 13-6 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. Correa also scored two runs as his hot start to the season continues. Correa smoked a line drive over the left field fence in the fifth inning and now […]
Joey C 4 years agoD'Andre Swift Compares Self To Elite Running Back
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift will be given every opportunity to win the starting job when Week 1 begins Sept. 13. Swift scored 20 touchdowns and racked up 2,885 yards in 43 games at the University of Georgia. Now the rookie running back has his sights set on becoming one of the best running […]
Joey C 4 years agoAaron Rodgers Addresses Barbs From Former Players
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke on the Dan Le Batard Show about criticism that has come out about him from former teammates. Former Packers Jermichael Finley and Greg Jennings have aired their grievances about playing with the former MVP but Rodgers told Le Batard, "There was some hurt for sure, but I don't […]
Joey C 4 years agoJavon Wims "Stopped Being Stubborn"
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims earned the praise of receivers coach Mike Furrey for his offseason work on learning the details of the position. Furrey pointed out that Wims has stopped being "too cute" in his routes. Instead the third-year receiver is emphasizing violent, compact motions in his breaks as opposed to unnecessary shimmy's […]
Joey C 4 years agoMicroscope Still On Eddy Pineiro
Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro may be the only kicker on the roster at the moment, but special teams coach Chris Tabor does not believe the kicking job is set in cement. "His (Pineiro) expectation is to be a really good player for us. And if that doesn't get satisfied, just as with any other […]
Joey C 4 years agoBears Sign Rodney Adams
The Chicago Bears have signed wide receiver Rodney Adams. Adams last played in the NFL in 2018 with the Indianapolis Colts and was drafted in 2017 in the fifth round by the Minnesota Vikings. Adams has plenty of experience on special teams as the Bears add to their depth at the wide receivers position. Adams […]
Joey C 4 years agoAaron Rodgers On Bears? Brett Favre Would "Love To See It"
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre told the 'Load Management' podcast that he would "love to see" Aaron Rodgers on the Chicago Bears one day. History could be repeating itself after the Packers traded up to draft quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of this year's draft. Many have speculated and assumed that […]
Joey C 4 years agoJustin Jefferson Could Have Early Role In Offense
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is already expected to play a pivotal role in the offense in 2020. The first-round draft pick may not have the blow-away speed of departed receiver Stefon Diggs, but is a versatile route-runner who can play outside or in the slot. The Vikings have been decimated on the defensive […]
Joey C 4 years agoAnthony Miller Learning From Allen Robinson
Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller enters training camp trying to put 2019 behind him after disappointing last season. The third-year receiver caught seven touchdowns during his rookie season in 2018 and Miller's future looked very bright. But Miller endured a sloppy training camp and struggled to see the field the first month of the […]
Joey C 4 years agoMitch Trubisky Ready For Competition To Begin
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky threw to receivers on Wednesday but the real competition for the starting job begins on Friday when full-padded practices begin. Head coach Matt Nagy has intimated that the decision could come sooner than later with the condensed training camp schedule hindering the team's ability to get a full picture. To […]
Joey C 4 years agoNick Foles Out To Improve The QB Room
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles has already been praised by head coach Matt Nagy for "improving the quarterback room" as the team prepares for full-padded practice starting next week. Foles was acquired from the Jaguars in the offseason to not only compete with incumbent starter Mitch Trubisky, but perhaps snatch the starter's job from him. […]
Joey C 4 years agoMichael Brantley Has Gone Cold At The Plate
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 0-for-4 in the Astros 7-6 loss to the Giants in extra innings on Tuesday. After a scorching start to his season, Brantley has gone ice cold over the last six games. He has smacked a couple of doubles over the last few games but is only 2-for-24 during that […]
Joey C 4 years agoAlex Bregman Goes Yard In Loss
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman hit his fourth home run of the season in the Astros loss to the Giants in extra innings on Tuesday. After a rough first week of the season, Bregman is beginning to produce at a level fantasy owners are more accustomed to. He has three home runs and six […]
Joey C 4 years agoJustin Upton Continues Massive Slump
Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton. went 0-for-4 and stranded four runners in the Angels 6-0 victory over the A's on Tuesday. It has been tough sledding for the former All-Star, who is currently mired in a 1-for-22 (.045) slump. Upton now is hitting only .113 through 53 at-bats this season and has not […]
Joey C 4 years agoShohei Ohtani Posts Third Straight Multi-Hit Game
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-4 with one walk and one run scored in the Angels 6-0 win over the A's on Tuesday. It seems the moment it was decided that Ohtani would no longer pitch in 2020, the 26-year-old's bat has come alive. He is now 6-for-10 over his last three […]
Joey C 4 years agoDylan Bundy Picks Up Third Win
Los Angeles Angels starter Dylan Bundy (3-1) twirled seven shutout innings to take down the A's 6-0 on Tuesday. Bundy is now 4-for-4 in quality starts, striking out 10 Oakland hitters while allowing only four hits. The 27-year-old has been a tremendous surprise for Angels fans and fantasy owners alike, especially after posting a 4.79 […]
Joey C 4 years agoAnthony Rendon Homers In Win
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon went 2-for-4, including his third home run of the season, in the Angels 6-0 win over the A's. Rendon came into Monday's action hitting only .103 but is now 4-for-7 over his last two games with two doubles, three walks, three home runs and four runs scored. The […]
Joey C 4 years agoMatthew Stafford Ready For Football After False Positive
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been cleared to play football after a COVID-19 test resulted in a false positive. Stafford commented, "I want to play football. I want to be out there", in addressing a situation he referred to as "scary". The veteran quarterback was on his way to one of the best seasons […]
Joey C 4 years agoGeorge Springer Has 11 RBI Over Last Five Games
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer smacked his third home run of the season and drove in two more runs Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. Springer may be hitting only .195 in the early stages of the season but Springer has now driven in 11 runs over his last five games and is slashing .313/.455/.750 over his […]
Joey C 4 years agoCarlos Correa Off To White-Hot Start
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has six hits over his last nine at-bats heading into Thursday night's game against the Diamondbacks. Correa is off to a fantastic start to the season, going 16-for-40 (.400) with two home runs, four doubles, five runs scored and six runs batted in. The 25-year-old is loaded with talent but […]
Joey C 4 years agoDylan Bundy Looking For Third Solid Start
Los Angeles Angels starter Dylan Bundy will take a 2.84 ERA into his third start of the season against the Mariners on Thursday. Bundy has pitched at least six innings through his first two starts of the season and has 15 strikeouts through 12 2/3 innings pitched. Bundy allowed three runs on four hits through […]
Joey C 4 years agoLance McCullers Jr. Hoping To Curtail Control
Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. will take the mound Wednesday night against the Diamondbacks. It has been a mixed bag for McCullers Jr. through his first two starts. The right-hander has punched out 10 hitters through his first 10 innings but has walked seven batters, including four in his last outing. The 26-year-old may […]
Joey C 4 years agoJulio Teheran To Debut Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels starter Julio Teheran will make his Angels debut Wednesday night against the Mariners. Teheran had been held back due to MLB's COVID-19 protocol but has cleared all hurdles and is ready to pitch. It's hard to project what to expect from the veteran but it can be assumed that he will be […]
Joey C 4 years agoJustin Upton Scuffling
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is 4-for-37 (.108) through his first 10 games played this season. Upton is trying to silence the doubters that his best days are behind him but is really struggling right now. He has already struck out 14 times and has only two hits over his last 21 at-bats. Upton […]
Joey C 4 years agoAnthony Rendon Posting .467 OBP
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon may be hitting only .200 through his first 20 at-bats in an Angels uniform but has been impactful in other ways. Through his first five games this season, Rendon already has four runs batted in, five runs scored and 12 total walks (two intentional). The newly acquired free […]
Joey C 4 years agoGeorge Springer Heating Up
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is 5-for-12 (.416) with one home run and six runs batted in over his last three games. Springer has shaken off a 1-for-20 stretch at the plate and is beginning to square up the baseball. The Astros will enjoy their day off and begin a series with the Diamondbacks on […]
Joey C 4 years agoMichael Brantley Off To Great Start
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is off to a great start through team's first nine games of the season. Brantley has hits in eight of his first nine games this season and is slashing .438/.514/.656 through 38 at-bats. The veteran has come out of the gate white-hot and is 4-for-7 (.571) with runners in scoring […]
Joey C 4 years agoAlex Bregman Starting To Turn The Corner
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is slashing only .211/.333/.421 over his first 38 at-bats but is showing signs of life heading into this week. Bregman is 4-for-15 with one double, one home run, two runs scored and two runs batted in over his last three games. It is not uncommon for the All-Star to […]
Joey C 4 years agoCarlos Correa Overcomes Brush-Back, Collects Three Hits
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 3-for-4 with a double, one home run and two runs batted in as the Astros lost to the Dodgers 5-2 on Tuesday. Correa also narrowly missed a dangerous up-and-in pitch from the Dodgers Joe Kelly. Many Dodgers players were openly critical of the Astros cheating scandal in the offseason […]
Joey C 4 years agoDavid Fletcher Stays Hot
Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher went 2-for-3 with two walks in the Angels victory over the Mariners on Tuesday. Fletcher has now reached base seven times out of his last 10 plate appearances and is 10-for-18 (.556) on the season. The 26-year-old was a pleasant surprise last season, hitting .290 with 40 extra bases […]
Joey C 4 years ago