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Derek Carr Not Concerned With Antonio Brown Sidelined
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr doesn’t seem phased at all that his star receiver Antonio Brown has missed all but one practice so far at camp. The two created a lot of chemistry in the offseason that the early time lost by Brown won’t factor their synchronization moving forward. Carr stated that they have “the... Read More
Antonio Brown To See Foot Specialist
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown is leaving camp to see a foot specialist about his ailing feet. Brown posted images of the soles of his feet on Instagram, showing blisters and peeling of the skin. The team has yet to release a true evaluation of the specifics of the injury, but it’s limited the... Read More
Darren Waller Dealing With AC Joint Sprain
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller was forced to miss Saturday’s practice after suffering a shoulder injury Friday. The team is calling it an AC joint sprain, but it’s not considered serious, and he should be cleared to return before the team begins preseason games. We can breathe a sigh of relief with this news... Read More
Antonio Brown Misses Second Straight Practice Friday
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown missed his second straight practice Friday as he’s dealing with a foot issue. He began training camp on the NFI list, but was activated after two days with the minor ailment although he is still dealing with blisters on his feet. Head coach Jon Gruden doesn’t expect the injury... Read More
Tyrell Williams Stepping Up At Raiders Camp
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams is getting praises from head coach Jon Gruden for the plays he’s making at camp. He stated that Williams “has made some big plays at multiple positions, and has showed great stamina.” This comes after Williams indicated that he wants to prove he’s a more versatile receiver and not... Read More
Antonio Brown Could Serve As Backup Punt Returner
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown could find himself returning punts this season for the Silver and Black. He’s proven to be a dynamic punt returner throughout his years with the Steelers and will practice returning punts at training camp. Brown would only return kicks if the team was in a pinch or in a... Read More
Hunter Renfrow Continues To Impress At Camp
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is making a strong case to be the team’s number three receiver. The rookie has lined up against veteran safety Lamarcus Joyner several times in practice and has “bested” him on multiple occasions. The Raiders coaching staff wanted Joyner to test Renfrow’s abilities at full effort, and the Clemson... Read More
Erik Swoope Waived By Raiders
The Oakland Raiders have waived tight end Erik Swoope after picking him up in late-May. The 27-year-old missed the entire 2017 campaign only to play in seven games for the Colts last season, catching eight passes for 87 yards. Swoope could land a backup role elsewhere, but it’s highly unlikely he enters the fantasy conversation.... Read More
Antonio Brown Gets Through First Padded Practice Unscathed
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown wrapped up his first practice wearing pads Tuesday without any setbacks. The 31-year-old began training camp on the non-football injury list, but was quickly activated after two days. The Silver and Black likely won’t overwork their new stud acquisition too much in the preseason, and it’s unlikely he’ll appear... Read More
Darren Waller Shining As A Pass-Catcher
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller is gaining more respect as a pass-catcher by the day at training camp. At 6’6,” he provides a large target and is displaying the athletic ability to go up and grab balls over top of coverage. Waller played wide receiver at Georgia Tech and is shaping up as a... Read More
Marcell Ateman Has Injury Scare Monday
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman was forced from practice Monday with what appeared to be an arm injury. He was stripped of the football and went immediately to a trainer after the play with his arm down at his side. Ateman was seen doing some work after practice, so it appears that the injury... Read More
Raiders Want Derek Carr To Scramble More Often
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and quarterback Derek Carr are working on more QB scrambles this preseason. With more dynamic playmakers added in the offseason, having Carr extend more plays will undoubtedly help boost the offense. The team is also comfortable with having the 28-year-old trying to pick up first downs on his own... Read More
Domingo Santana Slugs 20th Homer
Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana launched his 20th homer of the year Sunday in the team’s 3-2 win over the Tigers. In his first game back from an ailing elbow, Santana showed no signs of rust going 2-for-4, upping his average to .273 on the season. The 26-year-old’s name has been thrown into trade discussions... Read More
Hunter Renfrow Impressing Coaching Staff
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow has turned a few heads so far at the team’s training camp. The fifth-round rookie is showing his knack for getting open on the field, something that was heavily admired from him throughout his college years. At 5’10” Renfrow uses his speed and elusiveness to get open in the... Read More
J.J. Nelson Flashing His Speed At Raiders Camp
Oakland Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson has impressed the coaching staff so far at training camp with his dynamic speed. He made a couple plays downfield beating the coverage and even finding the end zone in one scenario, making his case for a starting job. It’s a bit of an uphill climb for Nelson with... Read More
Antonio Brown Activated From NFI List
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown has been officially activated off the non-football injury list after spending all of two days on the shelf. We knew not to be worried about the “injury” from the get-go, but this is even better news as it was thought that he’d miss up to a week of practice.... Read More
Tyrell Williams Out To Prove He’s More Than A Deep Threat
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams is known as one of the league’s top deep threats in football. This season, the 27-year-old is out to prove he’s capable of running short and intermediate routes as he thinks he’s one of the more “underrated” route runners in the league. Williams finished last season 11th in yards... Read More
Marco Gonzales Goes Seven Strong In Victory
Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales picked up his 12th victory of the season in the team’s 8-1 win over the Tigers Saturday. The lefty completed seven frames giving up one run on six hits while striking out eight in the 105-pitch effort. Gonzales failed to give up a free pass dominating the underwhelming Detroit lineup... Read More
Omar Narvaez Collects Four Hits Saturday
Seattle Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez continued his breakout campaign Saturday with a four-hit effort against the Tigers. All of his knocks went for singles, and he scored a pair of runs batting out of the third spot in the lineup for the second start in a row. Narvaez holds a stellar .298/.369/.483 slash line with... Read More
Austin Nola Keeps Producing With Two Extra-Base Hits
Seattle Mariners infielder Austin Nola logged a double and a triple in the team’s 8-1 victory over the Tigers Saturday. He finished the day going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored, upping his slash line to a shiny .328/.379/.564 in 29 games played. The 29-year-old is having an excellent MLB debut season after... Read More
Derek Carr Getting More Comfortable With Offense
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is progressing more comfortably in his second season under head coach Jon Gruden. Carr stated, “it’s easier to get through progressions and then get out and extend the play,” which was something he struggled to do last season. The veteran feels more comfortable going out and scrambling when necessary and... Read More
Mallex Smith Walks It Off For Mariners
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith’s clutch hit in the ninth propelled the club to victory over the Tigers 3-2 on Friday. He delivered a walk-off single to end the game finishing the night going 2-for-4 with a strikeout and a caught stealing. It was the seventh time he was thrown out trying to steal this... Read More
Josh Jacobs Needs To “Earn” Starting Role
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden reiterated Friday that Josh Jacobs will not simply be handed the starting duties as the team’s lead running back. He comes into camp as the odds-on favorite but Gruden stated that he has to “be one tough guy and do it down after down when you are tired.” From... Read More
Antonio Brown Placed On NFI List To Begin Camp
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown will begin training camp on the non-football injury list, the exact ailment is currently unknown. This seems like a precautionary move for the team and Brown is only expected to be out of action for a week. It was also reported earlier this offseason that he might not participate... Read More
Tim Beckham’s Grand Slam Powers Mariners Victory
Seattle Mariners new utility man Tim Beckham launched a go-ahead grand slam in the third inning, setting the tone for the team’s 10-2 defeat over the Tigers Thursday. He finished the contest going 1-for-5 with three punchouts, which has summed up his season as a whole. Beckham has impressed in the power department slugging 15... Read More
Kyle Seager Slugs Eighth Homer In Lopsided Win
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager went 2-for-4 with a homer and a double in the team’s 10-2 win over the Tigers Thursday. His solo shot off of reliever Blaine Hardy was his eighth on the year, and he now has just 20 RBI on the season with an underwhelming .199 batting average. Seager hasn’t... Read More
Roenis Elias Throws Clean Ninth For Save
Seattle Mariners reliever Roenis Elias locked down the team’s 5-3 win over the Rangers Wednesday, tossing a clean ninth for his 13th save of the season. Despite owning a 14.40 ERA in July entering the night, Elias has still remained the go-to guy for saves in the M’s bullpen. He hasn’t posted sexy numbers with... Read More
Daniel Vogelbach Ignites Offense With Two Homers
Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelbach launched a pair of solo home runs in the team’s 5-3 defeat over the Rangers Wednesday. He took Mike Minor deep both times, marking only the fourth time he’s gone yard off a southpaw out of his 25 homers on the season. It’s been a struggle for the 26-year-old... Read More
Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 17
As we enter the second half of the season you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in case... Read More
J.P. Crawford Busts Slump With Pair Of Hits
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 2-for-4 in Monday’s win over the Texas Rangers after struggling mightily at the plate recently. Coming into this contest, he was hitting an abysmal .102 in July with no homers and just three doubles and six RBI. The 24-year-old was showing some offensive prowess before this slump, but is... Read More
