Welcome to Week 19. As if you haven't been beaten over the head with this concept, we have more rookies to discuss today. That doesn't mean add them asap, simply we will be diving a little deeper into their performances to determine whether they have what it takes to succeed in 2015. We'll also be talking […]
Full Story »49ers Release Troubled Linebacker Aldon Smith
According to ESPN’s Jim Trotter, on Friday it was announced that the San Francisco 49ers have released linebacker Aldon Smith. He was arrested Thursday night in Santa Clara, California on charges of a hit and run, driving under the influence, and vandalism. Per Ian Rapoport on Twitter, the 49ers also released a statement saying, “This […]
Full Story »Garza Pitches 7-Inning, One-Run, Two-Hit Gem
Matt Garza pitched a two-hitter through seven innings, en route to a 10-1 victory on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. Garza, 31, struck out five while walking two and allowing one run. The Milwaukee Brewers spotted him with a 7-0 lead after four innings, but the right-hander controlled the Padres offense. The only run […]
Full Story »Cuddyer May Return On Saturday
Michael Cuddyer might return from the DL on Saturday, according to The St. Lucie News. The New York Mets outfielder is looking to return from a bone bruise below his left kneecap. The 36-year-old was scheduled to play in a Gulf Coast League game on Thursday, and then a Florida State League game on Friday, but since […]
Full Story »Utley Activated Friday, Starting At 2B
Chase Utley will be activated from the DL on Friday, according to the Philadelphia Phillies Twitter account. Utley, 36, hasn’t played since June 22nd because of an ankle injury. During his rehab stint, the second baseman went 6-for-11 with a double and two walks over three minor league games between Double-A and Triple-A. Tomorrow Chase […]
Full Story »English Premier League Sunday Predictions and Fantasy Advice (Week 1)
The opening weekend of the new English Premier League (EPL) season includes three fixtures that are sure to whet the appetite. Here we offer a preview of each match, and our predictions for the final score. Look out for our star performer selections as well, and let us know what you think in the chat […]
Full Story »Zach Ertz (TE, PHI) - 2015 Fantasy Football Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in 6th or 7th Round as TE1 CURRENT ADP: 97 STD, 85 PPR ANALYSIS: Zach Ertz was one of many tight ends who failed to break out in 2014, partially as a result of a lack of playing time. Ertz is a huge target, listed at 6’5 and 250 pounds, and possesses above-average speed and athleticism. He […]
Full Story »Analyzing Premier League Transfer Rumors: August 1st to 7th
As with any transfer window, there are loads of rumors that dominate the backpages. We get all kinds of reports and "done deals" which never end up happening at all. However, sometimes they do carry merit so we're going to be looking at some transfer rumors and analyzing the likelihood of them and whether they […]
Full Story »FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers & Advice for 8/7/15
If you haven’t updated your FanDuel app yet, do it! They’ve finally caught up with the times and added DL, starting or not starting, and lineup position next to players’ names in the lineup building page. This makes our jobs as DFS players much easier. Friday’s slate is much better for pitching than Thursday’s slate. […]
Full Story »DraftKings DFS – MLB Lineup Picks, Sleepers, and Advice for 8/07/15
As always, my goal with this article is to help you identify viable options to insert into your DraftKings lineups, based on pricing and matchups data. Here's a compilation of players I like when choosing a lineup for Friday, August 7th. Editor's Note: If you play on DraftKings, you should check out our Partner FanDuel - they're […]
Full Story »Champ or Chump: What to Make of Yoenis Cespedes, Jose Reyes, and Cole Hamels
The July 31st non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone, resulting in a good deal of moves that make little sense. Why did the Mets spend solid prospects on a one year rental that is showing all of the signs of a lucky season? Why is Jose Reyes a Colorado Rockie? Why did the Texas […]
Full Story »Holds Leagues: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19
While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men. The more likely an MLB team is to win, the more likely these pitchers will be eligible to earn the holds that could be the difference between winning or losing in your fantasy league. Editor’s Note: […]
Full Story »Running Back DeMarco Murray's 2015 Fantasy Outlook
I think DeMarco Murray took a long nap after the season. 436 carries and 61 catches (including postseason) takes a huge toll on the body. That’s an average of 27.6 touches per game, and that’s not including all of his blocking assignments and routes run without a catch. To put it in perspective, Murray totaled […]
Full Story »2015 Early-Round Draft Strategy For Fantasy Football
In most fantasy football leagues, your draft position is going to be either entirely random or dependent on where you finished in the previous year. It’s essential to have a game plan no matter where you’re drafting from, because a good draft strategy can put you in a position to win your league from Day […]
Full Story »Minnesota Vikings: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook
One of the biggest stories of the 2014 NFL season was that of Adrian Peterson missing 15 games as a result of an off-field incident involving one of his children. There was a ton of off-season speculation regarding the relationship between Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings, most of which centered around whether or not he […]
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