Welcome once again to the prospect call-up watch for week 19. The great part about prospect call-ups this week is that there is a bit more certainty to the short-term futures of the prospects in question, because their teams have already made their trade deadline moves and can start to sort out their rosters looking […]
Full Story »Seattle Seahawks: 2015 Fantasy Football Analysis and Team Outlook
The Seattle Seahawks made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason by acquiring tight end Jimmy Graham from the New Orleans Saints. Despite being a fairly heavy run-based offense, this is a team that needed a big pass catching option, a void that should easily be filled with Graham. Between Graham, Russell Wilson, and […]
Full Story »Waiver Wire Pickups For Second Base (2B) & Shortstop (SS) For Week 18
Recently, fantasy baseball owners lost players like Jason Kipnis and Joe Panik to the DL. That usually means that we need to hit the waiver wire, and find a viable replacement who will continue to produce. Have no fears, I'm here to help. Over the course of the season I’ll be giving you two players […]
Full Story »Cut List: Players to Consider Cutting In Fantasy Baseball (Week 18)
It’s been a hell of a week - and not just in the world of baseball. There was a huge thunderstorm and my house got struck by lightning causing my basement to flood. Even worse, crazy winds carried my bbq grill off my deck and smashed it into pieces. So, in honor of my BBQ, I […]
Full Story »2015 Fantasy Football Rookie Profile: MIA RB Jay Ajayi
The Miami Dolphins managed a steal in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft with Jay Ajayi, a running back out of Boise State. He was projected as a second-round talent, but lingering concerns about knee problems caused him to fall to the Dolphins in the fifth. A torn ACL in 2011 apparently continued […]
Full Story »MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 8/8/15
There hasn’t been a ton of notable action over the past few days, aside from the Mariners bullpen continuing to be terrible. Below are some closers and saves updates from around MLB. For a complete look at all the bullpen situations across the MLB, check out and bookmark our MLB Closer Depth Charts. Editor’s Note: […]
Full Story »David Wright (Back) Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday
David Wright is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Monday, according to New York Mets manager Terry Collins, reports ESPN New York. Wright has been out since mid-April. The Mets captain and third baseman will finally progress toward returning this season after being diagnosed with spinal stenosis. The 32-year-old is likely still a few weeks away at […]
Full Story »Rangers Acquire Napoli In Deal With Red Sox
The Texas Rangers have acquired Mike Napoli from the Boston Red Sox, according to WEEI.com. The deal has yet to be confirmed by the Red Sox. Napoli is a free agent at the end of the season, and the Red Sox seem unlikely to re-sign him. He’s struggled this year, hitting .207/.307/.386 with 13 homers and 40 […]
Full Story »Daily Fantasy NASCAR: DraftKings Picks & Analysis for the Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen
This week NASCAR heads to Watkins Glen, NY for the Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International. It will be the second road race of the year and a chance for a few drivers to grab that win that will lock them into the Chase for the Sprint Cup playoffs. Watkins Glen is a 2.4 mile […]
Full Story »Welington Castillo (C, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Welington Castillo just had the series of his life against a Seattle Mariners team that traded him away earlier this season. In two games, the 28-year-old backstop went 3-for-7 with three homers, four RBI, and three runs scored. He continued that against the Astros, going 5-for-12 with one […]
Full Story »Week 19 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire: Norris, Anderson, DeSclafani, Owens
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 […]
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