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Mike Davis Should Have Week 1 Role
Chicago Bears running back Mike Davis has quietly been going about his business and is ready to make an impact in Week 1 against the Packers. Typically, free agent acquisitions come with more fanfare but Davis has flown under the radar. While rookie David Montgomery is getting the fantasy headlines, Davis figures to play a […]
Joey C 5 years agoEddie Pineiro Hopes Extra-Point Doesn't Cost Him
Chicago Bears kicker Eddie Pineiro missed badly on an extra-point attempt in the Bears final preseason game but rebounded to hit straight three field goals. The Bears kicking situation has carried plenty of drama all offseason and now into training camp. Now Pineiro is the last man standing, or is he? With players like the […]
Joey C 5 years agoJose Altuve Has Multiple Hits In Five Of Last Seven Played
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 2-for-5, his fifth multiple-hit game over his last seven played, in the Astros 7-4 win on Friday. Altuve now has a hitting streak of seven games with one triple, two home runs and seven doubles while hitting .387 during that span. The second half resurgence continues for Altuve, […]
Joey C 5 years agoAlex Bregman Extends Hit Streak To Eight In Win
Houston Astros shortstop/third baseman Alex Bregman went 2-for-5 with one RBI in the Astros 7-4 win over the Blue Jays on Friday. Bregman drove in his 92nd run of the season and extended his hitting streak to eight games. Bregman will be sad to see the month of August go, after posting a gargantuan .408/.482/.755 […]
Joey C 5 years agoWade Miley's Pitch Count Knocks Him Out Early
Houston Astros starter Wade Miley lasted only 3 2/3 innings, allowing an unearned run but walking five in the Astros 7-4 win Friday. Miley was wild from the start and was pulled after 95 pitches. After a dynamite month of July, Miley has struggled with his control in August, offering up 14 free passes over […]
Joey C 5 years agoGeorge Springer Hits 453-Foot Home Run
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a 453-foot moonbeam, in the Astros 7-4 win over the Blue Jays. Springer drove in four total and now has back-to-back home run games, including nine runs batted in over his last four played. Springer is finishing an excellent month of August strong, […]
Joey C 5 years agoJarrett Stidham Finishes First Preseason Strong
New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham completed 18-of-28 passes for 228 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the team's final preseason game. The rookie took all of the snaps in the Patriots final tune-up before the regular season begins. Stidham has done well by himself this preseason, finishing the exhibition portion of the season […]
Joey C 5 years agoJakobi Meyers Finishes Preseason With 253 Receiving Yards
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers caught only one pass for 28 yards in the team's final preseason game. It was nice grab for Meyers but he ended up seeing only two targets of the game. Meyers has emerged as the star of training camp for the Patriots, finishing his preseason with 20 catches […]
Joey C 5 years agoNick Brossette Has Made Strong Case To Make The Team
New England Patriots running back Nick Brossette once again led the way in the preseason, carrying the ball 20 times for 63 yards and one touchdown. Brossette also added 18 receiving yards on four catches in the final preseason game of the season. Brossette is battling for a spot in a crowded backfield but has […]
Joey C 5 years agoJosh Gordon Makes Preseason Debut
New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon caught two passes for 30 yards in the Patriots final preseason game. Gordon's appearance on the field was met with cheers from Patriots fans and he saw six targets in the game. Few doubt Gordon's talent but questions about his availability due to off the field issues will […]
Joey C 5 years agoJulian Edelman Makes Preseason Appearance
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman played sparingly in the team's final preseason game, making one catch for 20 yards. Edelman missed a large portion of camp with a broken thumb so the team clearly wanted to get him a touch of game action. Edelman looked like his normal self out on the field […]
Joey C 5 years agoDemaryius Thomas Successful In Patriots Debut
New England Patriots wide receiver Demaryius Thomas made his Patriots debut in the team's final preseason game on Thursday. Thomas made quite an impression, catching seven passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns. The veteran has been recovering from a torn achilles since last season but this certainly was a step in the right direction. […]
Joey C 5 years agoJustin Upton Can't Get Season Going
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton will start and hit fourth Tuesday night against the Rangers in Texas. It has been a lost season for the veteran, who has dealt with knee and groin injuries most of the year. Since his return to the lineup, his production has been practically non-existent. He is slashing only […]
Joey C 5 years agoMike Trout One RBI Shy Of 100
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will try and reach 100 runs batted in for the third time in his career when the team opens up a series against the Rangers on Tuesday. Trout has been quiet over his last 30 at-bats, hitting only .233 during that span. But these lulls at the plate have […]
Joey C 5 years agoAlbert Pujols Slugging .478 In Road Games
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols will hit fifth Tuesday night against Mike Minor and the Rangers. Pujols has a favorable matchup to produce on several different fronts. Pujols has hit for marginal power on the road this season, slugging .478 with 13 home runs through 55 games away from the friendly confines. He […]
Joey C 5 years agoShohei Ohtani Hitting .316 Over Last 22 Games
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will start and hit third Tuesday against the Rangers. Ohtani is on a nice run at the plate right now, hitting .316 with 11 runs scored and 11 runs batted in over his last 22 games. Ohtani has done most of his damage hitting at night this season, […]
Joey C 5 years agoKole Calhoun Trying To Finish August Strong
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun is coming off of a productive week of baseball and is slashing .320/.414/.640 over his last seven starts heading into Tuesday's action against the Rangers. Calhoun has two doubles, two home runs and four runs batted in during that span, including an impressive 4-for-4 performance last Friday. It has […]
Joey C 5 years agoAndrew Heaney Looks To Stay Hot On Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney will take the bump Tuesday night against the Rangers. Heaney has been trending in the right direction lately, posting a 3.43 ERA over his last seven starts and is 2-0 with a 2.41 ERA in three August starts. Heaney is coming off of a masterful performance against the Rangers […]
Joey C 5 years agoJosh Reddick Stuck In Deep Slump
Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick is one of the few offensive players on the team not crushing the baseball right now heading into Tuesday's action. The veteran is slashing only .179/.207/.226 over his last 30 games played and is slugging only .231 since the All-Star break. Reddick wasn't having a spectacular season but posted a […]
Joey C 5 years agoGeorge Springer Slugging .508 At Home
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is slugging .508 at home this season as the team prepares to open up a series against the Rays on Tuesday. Springer is currently hitting .303 in the month of August but the power numbers have taken a hit recently. He has only two extra-base hits over his last 51 […]
Joey C 5 years agoYuli Gurriel Posting 1.110 OPS Since All-Star Break
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is slugging .649 over his last 15 games heading into the team's series against the Rays on Tuesday. Since the All-Star break, Gurriel has become one of the most surprising offensive powerhouses in the American League. After posting a .796 OPS in his first 81 games this season, Gurriel […]
Joey C 5 years agoAlex Bregman Slugging .768 Over Last 15 Games
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is peaking offensively at the right time and is slugging .768 over his last 15 games heading into Tuesday's action against the Rays. Once again, Bregman has been an elite force at the plate in the second half of the season. The 25-year-old is now slashing .392/.484/.797 over his […]
Joey C 5 years agoMichael Brantley Hitting .420 In August
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley has taken his game to another level in the month of August, slashing .420/.473/.691 over his last 81 at-bats. He has smacked 11 doubles during that span with 19 runs batted in as the veteran continues to have a career-year. Brantley is having a dynamite second half to his season, […]
Joey C 5 years agoYordan Alvarez Mired In First Mini-Slump
Houston Astros rookie designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is experiencing his first mini-slump of the season, going only 3-for-22 over his last seven games. The phenom has been unstoppable most of the season but was quiet over the last week. He may be hitting only .136 during that span but Alvarez is still slashing .316/.423/.671 in […]
Joey C 5 years agoJose Altuve Slugging .833 Over Last Seven Games
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has multiple hits in each of his last three starts heading into the team's matchup against the Rays at Minute Maid Park. Altuve is once again on another hot streak, going 10-for-24 (.415) over his last seven games and is slugging .833 during that span. It has been a […]
Joey C 5 years agoJustin Verlander Looking To Get Back On Winning Track
Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander will take the mound on Tuesday hoping to shake loose from a rare loss last week against the Tigers. Verlander (15-5) has been on quite a roll over his last seven starts, posting a 2.15 ERA with a 0.78 WHIP and an eye-popping 79 strikeouts over his last 46 innings. […]
Joey C 5 years agoRex Burkhead Totals Three Touches In Tune-Up
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead carried the ball twice for three yards and caught one six-yard pass in the Patriots third preseason game. The Patriots ran some of their starters out for the first few series and Burkhead got some snaps in. When healthy, Burkhead can be a valuable red zone threat in […]
Joey C 5 years agoNick Brossette Leads Patriots With 53 Rushing Yards
New England Patriots running back Nick Brossette led the team with 14 carries for 53 yards in the team's third preseason game against the Panthers. Brossette has now registered 150 yards from scrimmage with two touchdowns through three preseason games. Brossette is not expected to factor into the Patriots backfield mix this season but the […]
Joey C 5 years agoDamien Harris Rushes For Only Eight Yards Against Panthers
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris saw only two carries in the Patriots 10-3 preseason win over the Panthers. One week after Harris racked up 80 rushing yards, the rookie barely saw the field. The Patriots opted to run their first-team out on the field offensively for the first few series and then running […]
Joey C 5 years agoPhillip Dorsett Racks Up Seven Catches Against Panthers
New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett caught seven passes for 47 yards in the Patriots 10-3 preseason win over the Panthers. Dorsett got in on the action early, connecting with quarterback Tom Brady for some first downs. The veteran has been a bit banged up throughout camp but his continued chemistry with Brady is […]
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