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I am not sure what to say yet. Oh, I am losing my hair. I choose to see it as a sign that I am slowly ascending into a higher being of energy. I will then travel the internet. Something fantasy related ? I have been playing since sometime in the 1990's.
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Joey Wendle With A Homer Sunday Versus Boston
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle produced one of the key blows of the game Sunday versus the Red Sox. His solo homer in the second inning opened the scoring of the game and would be the eventual game-winner in the 2-0 victory. Over the past 10 games, he has driven in 9 runs... Read More
C.J. Cron hits another HR Sunday Versus Boston
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron hit a homer for the second straight game Sunday versus the Red Sox. The blast came in the ninth inning and provided an important insurance run in the 2-0 victory. It was his 24th HR of the season. Cron has already surpassed his best seasonal HR total from... Read More
C.J. Cron With A Monster HR Saturday Versus Boston
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron hit a home run a very long way Saturday versus the Red Sox. His two-run shot account for the only two runs Tampa Bay scored. The homer went 464 feet to tie the longest HR recorded in the Statcast era by a Rays player. The blast was his... Read More
Tyler Glasnow Rocked Early Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow got off to a rough start Saturday versus the Red Sox. He allowed four runs in the first inning and only got out of the inning that lightly because of a baserunning mistake. However, he would retire the last 12 batters he faced and 17 of the final... Read More
Joey Wendle Drives In Two Runs Saturday Versus Boston
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle struck early in the game Saturday versus the Red Sox. He would double in two runs in the first inning and then be driven in by the next batter. He has gone 4-for-7 with three doubles, two runs scored and three RBI over the past two games. Over... Read More
Redskins Second Preseason Game Passing Recap
The Washington Redskins won their second preseason game 15-13 Thursday. Despite Alex Smith only attempting six passes, the Redskins compiled 245 passing yards. The main QB in the game was Colt McCoy who likely further cemented his hold on the backup job over Kevin Hogan. As for the WR, Jamison Crowder did not show up... Read More
Redskins RB Recap Of Second Preseason Game
The Washington Redskins won their second preseason game Thursday 15-13. Their running game struggled outside of two big runs that accounted for 63 of the 97 yards gained on the ground. Chris Thompson did not play but still is presumed to have his pass-catching role secured barring injury. Rob Kelley rushed 7 times for only... Read More
Adam Kolarek With First Save Thursday Versus The Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Adam Kolarek earned his first save of his career Thursday versus the Yankees. He came into a jam as the bases were loaded with no one out in the ninth inning. He would record three straight outs without allowing any runs to earn his career milestone. Kolarek is a rookie pitcher... Read More
Blake Snell Strong Thursday Versus The Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell continued his strong 2018 season Thursday versus the Yankees. Snell followed up his five perfect innings last time by shutting the Yankees out for five innings with six strikeouts. He was pulled after five due to being on a pitch count. The pitch count was part of a... Read More
Mallex Smith Stays Hot Thursday Versus The Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith continued his recent hot streak Thursday versus the Yankees. He would score twice during the game and steal a base. He had hit an HR Wednesday and the four games before that, he had stolen a base. Smith's value is in his speed which is best shown for fantasy... Read More
Tommy Pham Productive In Return
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham came through for the Rays in his first game back from the disabled list. He went 2-for-3 with the one out being hard contact. He would drive in a run with a double in the first inning. Pham had played in only two games for the Rays before being... Read More
Redskins To Monitor Thursday Versus Jets
The Washington Redskins will play their second preseason game Thursday versus the New York Jets. There will be a lot of players being used so here are the important ones to watch. First off, there will be players who are safe and merely need to not get injured. The main fantasy names there are Alex... Read More
Mallex Smith With Rare Power Display Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith showed off his power Wednesday versus the Yankees. He hit a two-run HR that really gave the Rays some breathing room, which was especially important given the elite nature of the Yankees offense. It was only his second HR of the season to go with a mediocre 29 RBI.... Read More
Brandon Lowe Has First Career Big Game
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe showed the first signs of value to fantasy owners in 2018 Wednesday versus the Yankees. He had been 0-for-19 to start his career before finally breaking through Wednesday. He would collect two hits and drive in his first two runners of his career. He has been getting increased playtime... Read More
Wilmer Font Likely Done For 2018
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Wilmer Font (lat) is likely done with pitching in the majors in 2018. The lat strain has proved to be more severe than they hoped and so he is still recovering. With the Rays unlikely to be a playoff team, there is not much emphasis for them to hurry Font along.... Read More
Willy Adames Homers Tuesday Versus The Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames continued his hot stretch Tuesday versus New York. He would hit a solo HR for the only run that the Rays would score in the game. The blast was his sixth HR of the season. He did fail to record a stolen base which broke a four-game streak. Adames... Read More
Chaz Roe Back In The Majors
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chaz Roe (knee) returned to the team Tuesday as an active member of the team. He is returning from surgery a month ago and he is actually back ahead of schedule. Roe has been a valuable member of the bullpen and is a welcome addition, especially given how much the... Read More
Tommy Pham Headed To Rehab Assignment
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (foot) is headed to a rehab assignment Wednesday. He is feeling good reportedly and there is hope that it will be a short assignment focused on getting him back into the rhythm of playing a full game with hostile pitchers. Pham has disappointed this year with a .244 average,... Read More
Willy Adames With Steals In Four Straight Games
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames has been quite hot recently, including Sunday versus Toronto. He would drive in the lone Tampa Bay run of the game and stole a base. Adames has a six-game hitting streak in which he has gone 11-for-23 with six runs scored. He has now stolen a base in four... Read More
Tyler Glasnow Strong On Sunday Versus Toronto
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow continued his strong work for the team Sunday versus the Blue Jays. He went five innings allowing one run while striking out six. Glasnow has increased the length of his outing each time with the Rays, from three to four to Sunday's five innings. He has held each... Read More
Josh Doctson Continues Improvement In Sunday Practice
Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (knee, shoulder) had a good practice Sunday. It was overshadowed by a brawl but it is a very good sign for him, the team, and his owners. Doctson is working past both a shoulder and foot injuries (on the same play). When healthy he is expected to be the... Read More
Robert Davis Out For The Season
Washington Redskins wide receiver Robert Davis (leg) will miss the 2018 season. He has been diagnosed with a torn PCL which will require surgery. The typical recovery time is 9-12 months which offers possible hope that he will get another chance in the 2019 preseason to pursue his NFL dream. He drew praise in the... Read More
Sergio Romo Earns 15th Save Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo closed out another victory for the Rays over the Blue Jays Saturday. He would enter with a two-run lead in the ninth inning and retired all three batters he faced. Romo would earn his 15th save of the season. He has even opened five games this season. Romo will... Read More
Matt Ioannidis Is "Week To Week"
Washington Redskis defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis (knee) is considered week-to-week with his knee injury. He has a sprained ankle and knee. His coach jokes that “he’s a nut job” and "might try to come back right away". Ioannidis is an important piece of a Redskins defensive line that will need to force pressure on the... Read More
Michael Perez Homers Friday Versus Toronto
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Michael Perez opened the scoring for the game Friday versus the Blue Jays. He would hit a two-run HR that put the Rays up 2-0 on their way to a 7-0 victory. He would also score another run later in the game. He seems to have become the Rays main catcher... Read More
Willy Adames Scores Three Runs Friday Versus Toronto
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames served as a productive table-setter Friday versus the Blue Jays. He would record three hits and a walk which he turned into three runs scored. He has also stolen a base in the last two games. His stats are not eye-opening yet but he is a very talented player... Read More
Blake Snell Perfect For Five Innings Friday Versus Toronto
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell was perfect for five innings Friday versus the Blue Jays. He would retire all 15 batters he faced, including six strikeouts. Snell was then pulled and the Rays would go on to win 7-0 with Snell earning his 13th win. Snell needed only 47 pitches to get through... Read More
Matt Ioannidis Will "Miss A Little Time"
Washington Redskins defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis (knee) is reportedly going to miss some time. The report also says that he should be ready for the start of the season. Ioannidis is an important piece of a Redskins defensive line that will need to force pressure on the quarterback. Just as importantly, the Redskins are in... Read More
Ji-Man Choi Homers Thursday Versus Baltimore
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi would provide the lone HR for the Rays Thursday versus the Orioles. His solo HR continued the comeback from down 3-0 which eventually turned into a 5-4 victory. It was his fourth homer of the season with a pace that would equate to 25-HR if he had 500... Read More
Jake Bauers Drives In Three Runs Thursday Versus Baltimore
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers came up clutch Thursday versus the Orioles. First, batting with a runner at third and down a run, Bauers would hit a sacrifice fly to tie the game at 3-3. After the Orioles took the lead back, he would then deliver a two-run single to provide the winning... Read More
