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He also dabbled semi-professionally overseas for a short time before becoming obsessed with fantasy sports, starting in 2006. He's been writing and editing fantasy content ever since, with stops at KFFL and USA TODAY Sports, and has played alongside some of the brightest fantasy minds in the industry, including LABR (League of Alternate Baseball Reality).
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Logan Thomas Up In The Air For Season Opener
Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (knee) said his knee feels good, but no decision has been made yet about whether he'll play in the Week 1 regular season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. If Thomas doesn't play this weekend, he's likely to make his season debut in Week 2 against the Detroit... Read More
Vikings Confident Irv Smith Jr. Will Play In Week 1
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday that nothing has happened to alter the original timetable on tight end Irv Smith Jr. (thumb) returning for Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. "If anything, I feel as confident as ever that we'll have him," O'Connell said. Fantasy managers will have a better idea... Read More
Packers Hopeful Christian Watson Will Play In Week 1
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that he's hopeful that rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) will be able to play in the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. No. 1 wideout Allen Lazard isn't a lock to go, which would open up a much bigger role for... Read More
Isaiah McKenzie Practices In Full Monday
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (groin) was listed as a full practice participant on Monday on the first injury report of the 2022 season. Barring a setback, McKenzie will be ready to roll for the Week 1 regular season opener on Thursday night against the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. With a strong... Read More
Jordan Lyles Scratched From Game 2 Start
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jordan Lyles (illness) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Monday in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, Keegan Akin will get the nod after Mike Baumann threw the opener. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues will have to make the adjustment. Lyles has gone 10-9 on... Read More
Justin Verlander Throws On Flat Ground Monday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (calf) was seen throwing on flat ground on Monday. General manager James Click said on Sunday that Verlander isn't likely to return from the 15-day injured list when he's eligible on Sept. 13, but he shouldn't be out too far beyond that. The 39-year-old right-hander could be ready to... Read More
X-Rays Negative On Giancarlo Stanton
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (ankle, foot) fouled a ball off the top of his ankle/foot and was removed from the game early on Monday against the Minnesota Twins, but skipper Aaron Boone said that X-rays came back negative. Stanton initially stayed in the game before exiting in the eighth inning. He went 0-for-3... Read More
Mitch Trubisky Listed As Starting Quarterback
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky is listed as the starting quarterback on the team's current depth chart, although he still hasn't officially been named the starter by head coach Mike Tomlin. Mason Rudolph is listed as the backup, with first-round rookie Kenny Pickett as the third-stringer. Trubisky was also named a team captain in his... Read More
Tee Higgins Back At Practice
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (shoulder) returned to practice on Monday after being away last week. Higgins should be considered day-to-day right now, but it would be a surprise if he's not active for the Week 1 regular season opener against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Fantasy managers will want to keep an... Read More
White Sox Reinstate Yoan Moncada From Injured List
The Chicago White Sox reinstated third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) and left-hander Aaron Bummer (shoulder) from the injured list on Monday and optioned outfielders Adam Haseley and Mark Payton to Triple-A Charlotte in corresponding moves. The team also outrighted right-hander Tobias Myers to Charlotte. Moncada will return from his minimal stint on the injured list,... Read More
Luis Robert Returns Against Mariners
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (wrist) is back in center field and is hitting seventh against the Seattle Mariners and left-hander Marco Gonzales on Monday. Robert hasn't played since Aug. 31 and hasn't started since Aug. 25 due to a sore left wrist, and he was also away from the team over the weekend... Read More
Ryne Nelson Called Up To Make MLB Debut Monday
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contract of right-hander Ryne Nelson from Triple-A Reno on Monday and placed infielder Yonny Hernandez (calf) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move after recalling him from Reno. Right-hander Luis Frias was also optioned to Reno. Nelson, the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be making... Read More
Brandon Drury Still Out Monday
San Diego Padres third baseman Brandon Drury (head) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Drury was hit in the head on Friday night and also sat out the final two games of the series against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday and Sunday. Fantasy managers should consider him... Read More
Christian Yelich Returns Against Rockies
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (neck) is back in left field and is hitting leadoff on Monday against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Ryan Feltner. Yelich missed the last three games with neck soreness, but he'll return on Monday for the start of a series against the Rockies in hitter-friendly Coors Field. Fantasy managers will... Read More
J.D. Martinez Not Starting Against Rays
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Martinez will start on the bench for the second straight day, but the Red Sox haven't given any indication yet that the 35-year-old slugger is dealing with an injury. Martinez is currently riding a four-game... Read More
Max Kepler Scratched On Monday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hip) was scratched from the starting lineup on Monday against the New York Yankees due to hip tightness. Kepler is said to be available off the bench, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. In 437 plate appearances over 110 games this year, Kepler is hitting .232/.325/.356 with... Read More
Mike Kafka To Call Plays For Giants In Week 1
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will call plays for the offense in Week 1 of the regular season this Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Kafka is in his first season as the team's coordinator after serving as quarterbacks coach the last two years for the Kansas City... Read More
Browns Waive Drew Forbes
The Cleveland Browns waived offensive guard Drew Forbes on Monday, according to a source. Forbes was the team's former sixth-round pick in 2019 out of South East Missouri State. The 25-year-old missed all but one game in 2021 after suffering a knee injury, and he's played in only three total games in his two NFL... Read More
Leonard Fournette's Usage To Be Down This Year?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette only hit 80 percent of the team's offensive snaps last year once in the first 10 games. Then he did it in three straight games before suffering a hamstring injury. The Athletic's Greg Auman thinks the Bucs much prefer Fournette to be in the 60-70 percent range while... Read More
Trevor Penning Could Return In November
New Orleans Saints rookie first-round offensive tackle Trevor Penning (foot) has a chance to be ready by early November, according to sources. At the very least, he'll be able to practice by then, and he could be a key contributor down the stretch. It was originally believed that Penning might be out for the entire... Read More
Panthers Sign Preston Williams
The Carolina Panthers signed former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams to their practice squad on Monday. Williams was waived by the Dolphins last week and went unclaimed. The 25-year-old was a starter in his rookie season in 2019 and finished with career-highs in receptions (32), targets (60) and receiving yards (428) while scoring three... Read More
Zach Wilson Still In Play For Week 1 Start
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Monday that quarterback Zach Wilson (knee), who is dealing with a bone bruise and meniscus tear, had a workout on Monday and is potentially in play to start in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. The team will make an official announcement on Wednesday. If... Read More
Damien Williams To Factor Heavily Into Running Game?
AtlantaFalcons.com's Scott Bair believes that Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams will factor heavily into the running game this year, and he also thinks that rookie Tyler Allgeier will play a significant role in his first NFL season. Cordarrelle Patterson, who was a pleasant surprise as one of the team's best offensive players in 2021,... Read More
Jalen Hurts Has Improved As A Passer
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has improved his accuracy as a pocket passer and with his anticipation. Over time, Hurts has gotten more mobility and fluidity in his throwing motion, a result of working smarter, not necessarily harder, in the weight room. "I think that it had kind of a cascading effect. His accuracy has... Read More
Chris Godwin Practicing Without Knee Brace
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) was seen practicing on Monday without a brace on his surgically repaired right knee. It's another step in the right direction for Godwin, but it still remains to be seen if he'll be active for Week 1 of the regular season on Sept. 11 against the Dallas... Read More
Andrew Benintendi To Have Surgery Tuesday
New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi (wrist) is tentatively scheduled to have surgery on his hand on Tuesday, according to skipper Aaron Boone. The surgery will fix the hook of the hamate bone in his right wrist and is expected to keep him sidelined for the rest of the 2022 regular season. It remains to... Read More
Harrison Bader Getting Closer To Rehab Assignment
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) will be doing a "full ramp-up" on Monday, and there is a target for his minor league rehab assignment to begin on Sept. 13, but the date could be moved up. Bader started hitting off a tee last week after recently resuming baseball... Read More
Wil Myers' Neck Injury Not Serious
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (neck) said the injury that forced him to leave Sunday night's game early against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers is not serious. "It's definitely day-to-day, nothing more than that," Myers said about his neck tightness. The 31-year-old struck out in his only plate appearance against the Dodgers before leaving... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Could Rejoin Team Wednesday
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) has been getting headaches after receiving an epidural injection for his injured back, but he is improving. Skipper Aaron Boone said that Rizzo might be able to rejoin the team on Wednesday. Rizzo had his epidural injection last Friday after dealing with back issues last week. The... Read More
Santiago Espinal Rejoins Starting Lineup
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles for the first game of a doubleheader, starting at third base and batting ninth against right-hander Mike Baumann. Espinal didn't play on Sunday in the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he'll be back in... Read More
