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Brian Johnson Gives Red Sox A Chance
Boston Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson finished just 3 2/3 innings, while allowing three runs on six hits to go with four strikeouts and two walks in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies. The southpaw gave up all three runs in the first inning before settling down. He needed 67 pitches in the short outing,... Read More
Steelers Defense Looking To Get Into Routine
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward is looking forward to Sunday's third preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. Heyward sees it as an opportunity to get into a typical game week rhythm. Last Saturday, against the Chiefs, Pittsburgh registered three sacks, including two from linebacker Bud Dupree, while they also recovered three fumbles. This offseason,... Read More
Vance McDonald Dealing With Unknown Day-To-Day Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald is dealing with an unknown ailment that head coach Mike Tomlin calls "day-to-day." While the coach didn't expand on details in his media presser, he didn't seem the slightest bit concerned about it saying, "he'll be fine." Likely just a stinger, it shouldn't keep McDonald out of the team's... Read More
Chris Sale Shouldn't Need Tommy John Surgery
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) likely avoided Tommy John Surgery, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Sale met with Dr. James Andrews on Monday, who confirmed inflammation in his left elbow. There is no direct timetable for his return but with how Boston's season has played out, it wouldn't be surprising for... Read More
Mitch Moreland Goes 3-for-3
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland entered the game in the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Orioles and finished with three hits in as many at-bats, along with a run batted in and two runs scored. This was Moreland's second three-hit game this season and it bumped his batting average to .243.... Read More
Christian Vazquez Collects Career-High 19th Double
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finished 2-for-4 with a run batted in and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Orioles. Vazquez registered his career-high 19th double in the sixth inning which also delivered his 53rd RBI. In his fifth major league season, Vazquez is having a breakout year and has made a... Read More
J.D. Martinez Is Hitting .391 In August
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in and a run scored in Sunday's 13-7 win over Baltimore. Martinez is having the best month of his season, hitting .391 with a 1.177 OPS, five homers, 12 RBI, five doubles, and 15 runs scored. It's not a career season by... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Smacks 42nd Double
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts finished 2-for-5 with two runs batted in during Sunday's win over Baltimore. The 26-year-old picked up his 42nd double, which puts him at third in all of baseball, and just three behind his career-high. It was going to be tough for Bogaerts to replicate what he did in 2018,... Read More
Rafael Devers Continues To Mash
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 4-for-5 against the Orioles on Sunday, while also collecting four runs batted in and two runs scored. The 22-year-old smashed his 27th homer of the year, his sixth in August, and his third in four days. This month he's slashing .338/.372/.703 with 17 RBI and nine doubles.... Read More
Nathan Eovaldi Gets Shelled In First Start Since April
Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi allowed five runs on three in two complete inning, while striking out one and walking three in Sunday's 13-7 win over Baltimore. Boston's rotation is a disaster right now so the team shifted Eovaldi back to the rotation and it did not go as planned. Over 36 1/3 innings,... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger Sits Out Second Preseason Game
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger didn't appear in Saturday night's preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. This is of no surprise as the 37-year-old has nothing to prove to the team, so they decide to take it easy with him until the third week of the preseason. Roethlisberger led the NFL in attempts, completions,... Read More
Diontae Johnson Hauls In Touchdown
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Diontae Johnson caught three of five targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's preseason win over Kansas City. Johnson's touchdown didn't come until the fourth quarter when fellow rookie Devlin Hodges was throwing to him, but Johnson made a spectacular catch in the end zone. The third-round pick... Read More
Vance McDonald Catches Only Target On Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald caught his sole target for five yards on Saturday against the Chiefs. The starting tight end job is all McDonald's now that Jesse James is gone. McDonald is set to improve upon his 2018 season of 60 receptions for 610 yards and four touchdowns. Naturally, he's been climbing up... Read More
Donte Moncrief Fumbles Only Reception
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Donte Moncrief caught one pass for three yards before fumbling in Saturday's preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. It was the first play of Pittsburgh third drive and Moncrief caught the short pass to the right and was stripped. He only played the first quarter before James Washington saw the... Read More
Eli Rogers Catches Two Passes Against Chiefs
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers caught two of his three targets for 31 yards in Saturday's preseason win over Kansas City. The 26-year-old is looking to earn a spot in the offense after missing the majority of 2018 with an injury. However, he earned a start in the final three games and caught 12... Read More
Ryan Switzer Targeted Once On Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer caught his only target for five yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Chiefs. Switzer didn't see any action in the first preseason game but his limited role on Saturday causes some questions about his role on the team. The 24-year-old made his money in the return game last... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Can't Corral Three Targets
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was unable to catch any of his three targets in Saturday's preseason win over Kansas City. The 22-year-old saw his action in the first quarter before sitting the remainder of the evening. Smith-Schuster is the team's top pass catcher and is being targeted in fantasy drafts accordingly. His early-to-mid... Read More
James Washington Catches Four Passes On Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington caught four of five targets for 78 yards in Saturday's preseason win over Kansas City. Washington got a ton of work for the second straight week after hauling in a touchdown in the first preseason game. He's been battling with Donte Moncrief to be the team's second starting wide... Read More
Benny Snell Jr. Rushes For 16 Yards On Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. rushed seven times for 16 yards and caught two passes for five yards in Saturday's 17-7 win over Kansas City. The 2019 fourth-round pick is getting a strong look this preseason as the team knows what to expect from incumbent James Conner and Jaylen Samuels. Snell Jr. is... Read More
James Conner Gets Seven Touches On Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner toted the ball six times for 28 yards, while also catching one pass for six yards in Saturday's preseason win over Kansas City. The 24-year-old played the entire first quarter before letting Jaylen Samuels take over. Conner is coming off a breakout season where he took over for Le'Veon... Read More
Jaylen Samuels Finds Pay Dirt In Second Preseason Game
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels took four carries for 26 yards a score in Saturday's preseason win over Kansas City. Samuels 14-yard touchdown ended a second quarter opening drive. Surprisingly he wasn't targeted in the game, but it is expected that he will entertain an increased role this season. Last year, he tallied 455... Read More
Mason Rudolph Draws Start In Second Preseason Game
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed 10 of 15 passes for 77 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Chiefs. Rudolph drew the start under center and got the majority of the first half to himself. The Oklahoma State product is a former third-round pick who seems to be the favorite to backup Ben Roethlisberger.... Read More
Joshua Dobbs Throws For 95 Yards On Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs finished 6-of-11 fo 95 yards with an interception, while also tucking and running once for five yards in Saturday's 17-7 preseason win over Kansas City. The 24-year-old started the second half after Mason Rudolph got the entire first half of the game, while Dobbs saw the majority of the first... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Continues No-Nonsense Training Camp
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is the top dog in the Steel City now that Antonio Brown is gone. The 22-year-old is fresh off a breakout year where he caught 111 passes for 1,426 yards and seven touchdowns. He's been all business during training camp and is working hard so the league knows his... Read More
Donte Moncrief (WR, PIT) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper
Donte Moncrief signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason and immediately jumped onto the fantasy football radar. He spent the 2018 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars after spending the first four years of his career as a member of the Indianapolis Colts, the team who drafted him. Wide receiver is easily the deepest position... Read More
Mason Rudolph To Start Second Preseason Game On Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph will start Saturday's home preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The second-year signal caller went 5-for-8 for 95 yards and two touchdowns in the first preseason game. Rudolph will be followed up by Joshua Dobbs, who started the first preseason game, while rookie Devlin Hodges is also expected to... Read More
Donte Moncrief Returns To Practice With Flare
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Donte Moncrief returned to practice on Wednesday after missing time with a dislocated left ring finger. The 26-year-old made two highlight plays for touchdowns in team drills, including a toe-tap touchdown reception during 7-on-7's. Moncrief is seen as the favorite to be the Steelers' No. 2 wide receiver behind JuJu Smith-Schuster.... Read More
Nathan Eovaldi Earns First Win Of Season
Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi earned his first win of 2019 against the Indians on Wednesday after working two scoreless innings, while allowing just one hit and striking out two. The 29-year-old has been solid over his past three outings, not allowing a run over 3 2/3 innings with a 3/0 K/BB. Eovaldi never... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Hits Two Homers On Wednesday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with four runs batted in, thanks to two home runs in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Cleveland. Bogaerts did almost all the damage himself, thanks to a third inning solo shot and a three-run bomb in the seventh. Wednesday also marked his second multi-homer game in the month... Read More
Jaylen Samuels An Option From the Slot
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels is preparing for another year as a multi-faceted back in an offense looking for playmakers. According to ProFootballFocus, Samuels ran 20% of his routes from the slot in 2018, the highest of any back in the NFL with 100 or more routes run. There's no doubt this is a... Read More
