Mike Minor Labors For 200th Strikeout

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor allowed five runs in 8 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts in a win over the Red Sox Thursday. The nine strikeouts are what mattered to Minor as he labored through 126 pitches, and a suspect pop fly that was allowed to drop foul, in order to reach the 200 […]

Elvis Andrus Stuffs Stat Sheet Tuesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus went 3-for-3 with two RBI, two runs scored, and a walk in a loss to the Red Sox Tuesday night. Andrus has at least one hit in 15 of 19 games this month, but is still batting just .269 this month as most of those have been one-hit games. Andrus […]

Rougned Odor Blasts 28th Homer

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored Tuesday night vs Boston. It was a typical Odor night as the free-swinger struck out twice and walked twice in addition to connecting for his 28th homer of the season. Odor has struggled mightily at times this […]

Willie Calhoun Scores Twice In Loss

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun went 2-for-5 with a walk and two runs scored in a high-scoring loss to the Red Sox Tuesday night. Calhoun has put up a strong rookie season batting .269 with an impressive .531 slugging percentage. He's hit 20 home runs in just 77 games and boasts elite plate discipline with […]

Brad Miller Homers Twice Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brad Miller went 2-for-4 with two home runs Tuesday night at Washington. Miller got the scoring started with a three-run homer off Nationals starter Max Scherzer in the first inning, before launching a solo homer in the fourth. It was the first time Scherzer gave up two home runs to the same […]

Aaron Nola Struggles Again

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed five runs in 5 2/3 innings Tuesday night at Washington. It is the second straight start for Nola allowing at least five runs in less than six innings. Nola was solid through five, but everything came undone in the sixth when Nola loaded the bases before being pulled. […]

Jake Odorizzi Leaves Start With Hamstring Tightness

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (hamstring) left his start Tuesday with tightness in his left hamstring. Odorizzi had a strong start through six innings allowing only one run on two hits with seven strikeouts, but left with the trainer after his warmup pitches in the seventh. Odorizzi is scheduled for a great matchup at […]

Carlos Correa Scratched From Lineup Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) was scratched from the lineup Tuesday at Seattle. Manager A.J. Hinch said Correa's back felt "a little tight" but was feeling no pain whatsoever. It sounds like if this was a must-win game, Correa would be playing, but with the Astros already wearing the AL West crown, the team […]

Tommy La Stella Hopes To Return This Weekend

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Tommy La Stella (leg) ran the bases and hopes to be able to DH this weekend. La Stella was slashing an impressive .300/.353/.495 batting atop the Angels lineup before a broken tibia landed him on the injured list back in July. Even if he plays, La Stella won't be an […]

Cole Hamels Throws Bullpen Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday in the hopes of coming back to make one more start this season. Hamels played catch Sunday and apparently felt good enough to progress to pitching off a mound. Hamels could be shut down if the Cubs are eliminated from playoff contention, but […]

Edwin Encarnacion Hopes To Be Back Wednesday

New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) is hoping to return Wednesday at Tampa Bay, but manager Aaron Boone said Friday at Texas is more likely. Encarnacion has been out since Sept. 12 with a left oblique strain but had four home runs in eight games this month, so if he gets back on […]

Gary Sanchez Hoping To Return This Weekend

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) is aiming to play in the final series of the regular season this weekend at Texas. Sanchez was not placed on the injured list due to expanded September rosters, but has not played since September 12 because of a groin strain. Sanchez has had a strong season homering […]

Jamal Adams Scores Touchdown For Jets Defense

The New York Jets Defense got shredded by Tom Brady and the Patriots but salvaged their fantasy day late. With the Patriots up 30-7 in the fourth quarter backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham came into the game. His third pass hit Jamal Adams right between the numbers and the star safety returned it 61-yards for a […]

Ryan Griffin Makes One Catch Sunday

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin caught his only target for five yards in a loss to the Patriots Sunday afternoon. Griffin now has four catches for 15 yards on the season and continues to be a non-factor in fantasy. Griffin had an opportunity to start with Chris Herndon serving a four-game suspension but […]

Sam Ficken Converts Two Extra Points

New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken made two extra points and didn't attempt a field goal in a loss to the Patriots Sunday. Ficken has now made all three attempts as a Jet after signing with the team prior to Week 2. That should be enough to keep Ficken employed with the team given the […]

Jamison Crowder Has Quiet Day Vs Patriots

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder made two catches for 25 yards Sunday afternoon against the Patriots. The Jets struggled to move the ball all afternoon with Luke Falk making his first career start as they had only 105 net yards against a strong Patriots Defense. Crowder made 14 catches in Week 1 but […]

Braxton Berrios Leads Jets In Targets

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios made two catches for 29 yards in a loss to the Patriots Sunday. Berrios led the Jets with six targets but couldn't get much done against a stout Patriots Defense. Berrios served as the team's third wide receiver today, but would see his role decrease if Demaryius Thomas […]

Robby Anderson Silent Against Patriots

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson made three catches for 11 yards in a loss to the Patriots Sunday. Anderson was targeted five times but could get nothing done as the Jets had just 105 yards of total offense with third-string QB Luke Falk making his first career start. Of all the Jets offensive […]

Luke Falk Struggles In New England

New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk was dreadful Sunday in New England completing 12 of 22 passes for 98 yards. Falk didn't lead a touchdown drive and threw an interception in the ugly loss. Falk was serviceable in Week 2 when he was forced into action, but the Patriots Defense completely dominated today sacking Falk […]

Le'Veon Bell Gains 63 Yards In Loss

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell carried the ball 18 times for 35 yards and hauled in all four of his targets for 28 yards against the Patriots on Sunday. A 63-yard day is disappointing for fantasy owners, but considering the Jets only gained 105 yards of offense total things could have been worse […]

Demaryius Thomas Not Practicing Again Friday

New York Jets wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (knee, hamstring) will not practice again Friday, making him unlikely to suit up Sunday in New England. Thomas made only one catch Monday night against the Browns before departing with an injury and has not practiced yet this week. The Jets have their bye next week, so it […]

Josh Bellamy Could Be Third Receiver Sunday

New York Jets wide receiver Josh Bellamy could see an expanded role this Sunday at the Patriots. Bellamy played only six snaps in Week 1 but upped that number to 45 snaps this past Monday against Cleveland and could be in line for more work this week with Demaryius Thomas (hamstring/knee) unlikely to play this […]

Jets Defense Should Not Be Started This Week

The New York Jets Defense faces one of the toughest matchups the NFL has to offer this Sunday, a road game in New England. Through two weeks the Patriots offense has scored 76 points, the second-most in the league. Additionally, the Jets could be without star middle linebacker C.J. Mosley (groin) and starting defensive lineman […]

Jamison Crowder A Flex Option On Sunday

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder will look to bounce back Sunday against the Patriots after the Browns held him in check Monday night. Crowder had a whopping 14 catches in Week 1, but was held to just four receptions for 40 yards Monday night and now faces a tough road matchup with third-string […]

Sam Ficken Not Recommended On Sunday

New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken will make his second start on Sunday after being signed prior to last week's game against the Browns. The Jets cut kicker Kaare Vedvik after struggling mightily in Week 1 and signed Ficken after trying out multiple kickers last week. In the game Monday, Ficken converted his lone field […]

Ty Montgomery Still Looking For More Work

New York Jets running back Ty Montgomery has been a non-factor in the offense through two weeks. Montgomery became a hot name early last week when starter Le'Veon Bell was listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, but Bell wound up playing Monday and out-touched Montgomery 31-6. Through two weeks, Montgomery has only five carries […]

Le'Veon Bell A Starting Option Despite Tough Matchup

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell will face a tough test on Sunday against a Patriots Defense that is second in the league in allowing only 37 rushing yards per game, and they've only allowed three points through two weeks. The Jets have had a hard time getting the running game going, as Bell […]

Luke Falk Ready For First Career Start

New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk is confident heading into his first NFL start despite facing one of the worst matchups possible, an away game at New England. Falk served as a backup in Miami last year so he knows Adam Gase's offense and Gase said they are prepared to let Falk throw downfield more […]

Robby Anderson Faces Tough Test Sunday

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson is in line for a tough matchup Sunday in New England against the Patriots. Anderson has been disappointing through two weeks with only seven catches for 104 yards and no touchdowns. Now he'll have to match up against a Patriots Defense that has owned Anderson in his career. […]

J.T. Realmuto Goes 0-For-5 Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto had a rough game, going 0-for-5 with a strikeout Thursday against the Braves. It was a rare off day for the star catcher who is finishing his first season in Philadelphia strong. Realmuto is slugging .630 in September with a whopping .352 ISO thanks to five home runs this month. […]