Jets Defense Bolstered By Return Of Trumaine Johnson

New York Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson (hamstring) is back on the practice field and expected to suit up Sunday at home against Buffalo. This is a big upgrade to a defensive unit that is a solid streaming option against a Bills team that finished 30th in points per game last season. The Jets made upgrades […]

Quincy Enunwa Excited For Fresh Start In Jets Offense

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa is excited about all of the upgrades to the offense as he enters his fifth year with the team. Enunwa said, "It just feels like we're having a fresh start," on the additions of running back Le'Veon Bell, center Ryan Kalil and a brand new coaching staff that […]

Jose LeClerc Notches 10th Save

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Baltimore Thursday to earn his 10th save of the season. LeClerc made things interesting after allowing a leadoff double and a walk in the inning but was able to get out of trouble with the two-run lead intact. LeClerc's 4.22 ERA and astronomical […]

Nick Solak Homers Thursday

Texas Rangers second baseman Nick Solak went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run against the Orioles Thursday. Solak also walked in the game and scored two runs. The rookie is off to a hot start to his MLB career batting .321 through his first 16 games. Solak has great plate discipline for a young player […]

Kolby Allard Improves To 4-0

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings and picked up his fourth win this season Thursday against the Orioles. It wasn't all good for the rookie southpaw as he allowed eight hits and two walks while only striking out two on the evening. Allard improves his ERA to 3.78 […]

J.T. Realmuto Homers Again Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored against the Reds on Thursday. It was the second straight game with a homer for the 28 year-old-backstop who continues to have a strong second half. Realmuto now has 12 homers in 46 games since the All-Star break after hitting only […]

Jose Alvarado Done For Season

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (elbow) will not pitch again during the regular season, according to manager Kevin Cash. Cash said Alvarado's elbow hasn't gotten worse, but it hasn't responded to rest and there isn't enough time in the season for him to heal properly. Cash didn't rule Alvarado out late in the […]

David Price Scratched From Start Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) will not make his next scheduled start Friday against the Yankees. Price threw two scoreless innings on Sunday in his return from a stint on the injured list and was supposed to start Friday, but developed tightness in his wrist and will reportedly be shut down. The […]

Bryce Harper Swipes Two Bags Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 1-for-4 with a walk and two stolen bases Thursday at Cincinnati. Harper is known more for his power but has now reached double-digit stolen bases in back-to-back seasons and for the fifth time in his career. He got off to a slow start but has put up the numbers […]

Lourdes Gurriel To Play Simulated Game Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel (quadriceps) will play in a simulated game Friday, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Gurriel was going to play a simulated game Thursday but was still sore from a game in Atlanta. If all goes well, Gurriel could be back in the lineup this weekend, but early next week is […]

Kyle Tucker Starting On Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will start in right field and bat seventh against the Mariners Thursday night. Tucker is one of the top prospects in baseball but manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that Tucker will be a complimentary player for Houston. Despite the comment from Hinch, Tucker is an intriguing add in fantasy as […]

Jason Vargas Strikes Out Six Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jason Vargas allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched in a no-decision vs the Reds Thursday. Vargas only allowed four hits without walking a batter and struck out six to put up a solid line for fantasy owners. Vargas got off to a nice start after being acquired by the […]

Tyler Glasnow Throws Bullpen Session Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) threw a bullpen session Thursday afternoon as he gets closer to returning from a flexor strain in his pitching arm. Glasnow has been on the injured list since May 11 but appears close to making a few starts for the Rays down the stretch. Manager Kevin Cash […]

Corey Dickerson Leaves Game With Sore Foot

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson left Wednesday's game with a sore left foot. It was initially reported Dickerson had a knee issue after running out a base hit but he'll undergo testing on the foot. Dickerson should be considered day-to-day for now but it wouldn't be surprising to see him out of the lineup for […]

Nick Solak Collects Two Hits Wednesday

Texas Rangers second baseman Nick Solak went 2-for-4 against the Yankees Wednesday night. It was another quiet night for the Texas offense, but Solak has been a bright spot down the stretch of another losing season. Since being called up on August 20, Solak is batting .304 with a whopping .418 on-base percentage. The average […]

Lance Lynn Takes Loss Against Yankees

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn allowed three runs over five innings but took the loss Wednesday in New York. Given the difficult matchup, it was a good start for Lynn who struck out seven batters in the contest. Lynn's ERA rises to 3.81 but his peripheral numbers have been even better. His FIP is […]

Sam Darnold Faces Tough Matchup Week 1

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will open his sophomore campaign with a tough matchup with the Bills. Last season, the Bills gave up the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks and improved their defense via the draft. As for Darnold's weapons, tight end Chris Herndon will be out while serving his four-game […]

Kaare Vedvik Confident Despite Rough Preseason

New York Jets kicker Kaare Vedvik is confident heading into a Week 1 matchup with the Bills despite getting cut by Minnesota after the preseason. Vedvik was competing for the kicker job with the Vikings but was cut after going 1-for-4 in the team's final preseason game. Despite getting cut, Vedvik is confident saying that […]

Robby Anderson Limited Wednesday

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice but is expected to play against Buffalo Sunday. Anderson has missed about two weeks of practice with a calf injury but it seems like he'll be ready to go when the games start to count. Despite looking good to play, […]

Le'Veon Bell Looking For Full Workload

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell had a simple message for head coach Adam Gase ahead of the team's season opener vs Buffalo. "Don't hold back," was the quote from the star running back who will play his first game in nearly 20 months after sitting out last season due to a contract dispute. […]

J.T. Realmuto Stuffs Stat Sheet Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base against the Reds Tuesday night. Realmuto had been hitless in his previous 14 plate appearances so it was nice to see the catcher do a bit of everything that makes him good for fantasy. He isn't having the […]

Scott Kingery Homers For Second Straight Game

Philadelphia Phillies utilityman Scott Kingery went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Cincinnati Tuesday night. It was the second game in a row with a homer for the sophomore and gives him six RBI in his last three games. Kingery has had his ups and downs this season but it's added up to a […]

Ryan Griffin Listed As Starting Tight End

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin was listed atop the team's first depth chart released to the media after preseason cuts. Griffin will likely serve as the Jets primary tight end for the first four weeks of the season while starter Chris Herndon serves a four-game suspension. Griffin had a 50 catch season in […]

Ezekiel Elliott Signs Extension With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys and running back Ezekiel Elliott have agreed to terms on a contract extension ending Elliott's holdout. The contract extension is for six years and $90 million in new money, with $50 million guaranteed. Elliott's agent Rocky Arceneaux said the star running back is in shape to play in the season opener against […]

Scott Kingery Goes Deep Monday

Philadelphia Phillies utilityman Scott Kingery went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Monday in Cincinnati. Kingery got the scoring started in the second inning by launching a two-run shot off starter Anthony DeSclafani. Kingery also struck out twice in the contest which is a continuation of his second-half struggles. Kingery has just a .765 OPS in […]

Robby Anderson Looking Good For Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (calf) is trending towards playing Week 1 according to Rich Cimini. Head Coach Adam Gase said "Everything is trending in the right direction," when asked about the status of Anderson and cornerback Trumaine Johnson (hamstring) heading into practice this week. It is unclear how much practice time Anderson […]

Rhys Hoskins Launches Two Homers Monday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 2-for-4 with two homers Monday against the Reds. Hoskins took starter Anthony DeSclafani deep with a man on in the third inning before adding to his day with a solo shot in the eighth. Hoskins struggled mightily in August with just a .161 batting average but was victimized […]

Delino DeShields Breaks Homer Drought

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer Monday at the Yankees. It was his first homer since July 13 as the 27-year-old outfielder has struggled in the second half. Since the All-Star break, DeShields has just a .652 OPS and has struck out 41 times in 35 games. 20 stolen bases […]

Mike Minor Dominates Yankees

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor was brilliant Monday in the Bronx firing 7 1/3 shutout innings while earning his 12th win of the season. Minor scattered five hits and one walk while striking out five on a rain-soaked afternoon in New York. It was a nice bounce-back effort from the veteran lefty after he […]

Willie Calhoun Homers Again Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun hit his 16th home run of the season Thursday night in a loss to the Mariners. It was Calhoun's only hit in four trips to the plate but the rookie remains scorching hot at the dish. Calhoun is batting .345 with a .672 slugging percentage since August 15 and has […]