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Eli Manning A Risky Week 3 Play
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will try and kick start his season when he goes up against the Texans in Week 3. Manning's limited athleticism has really cost him through the first two games playing behind a shaky offensive line. The weapons on the Giants offense are undeniable but Manning's ability to get them […]
Joey C 6 years agoDenard Span Hitting .200 Over Last 40 At-Bats
Seattle Mariners outfielder Denard Span is having a tough final month of the season and is hitting only .200 in September through 40 at-bats. He currently is in a 3-for-18 slump at the plate after a solid run at the plate in June and July. He is hitting only .259 over his last 48 games […]
Joey C 6 years agoMarwin Gonzalez Slugging .495 Over Last 107 At-Bats
Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez has hits in six of his last seven games played heading into Tuesday night's action. Gonzalez has enjoyed a strong second half of the season and is slugging .495 over his last 107 at-bats. After a dismal first half of the season, Gonzalez is slashing .278/.346/.512 since the All-Star break […]
Joey C 6 years agoAlex Bregman In 3-For-23 Skid
Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman will look to shake loose of a 3-for-23 slump when the Astros play the Mariners at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday. It was only a matter of time before the hottest hitter in the game cooled off at the plate but he still is an MVP candidate with two weeks […]
Joey C 6 years agoJose Altuve Hitting .245 In September
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is 12-for-49 (.245) through 13 games played in September. The reigning MVP has lacked consistency since returning from the disabled list with a knee injury. It is fair to question whether Altuve is 100% even though he has hits in eight of his last 10 games. It still has […]
Joey C 6 years agoDaniel Vogelbach Has Home Runs In Consecutive Games
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach hit a pinch-hit grand slam Monday night against the Astros. Vogelbach now has home runs in each of his last two games as he attempts to make an impression in the final two weeks of the season. The burly slugger has spent most of the season in the minors, […]
Joey C 6 years agoKyle Seager Takes Seven-Game Hitting Streak Into Tuesday
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager will look to extend his hitting streak to eight games when the Mariners play the Astros on Tuesday. It has been an awful season for Seager but is on a nice run right now and is 9-for-26 (.346) during the streak. What's been even more encouraging is that four […]
Joey C 6 years agoNelson Cruz Has Three Home Runs In Last 10 Games
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 on Monday against the Astros. Cruz returned to the lineup after missing a game due to an illness. The veteran has three home runs over his last 10 games and is slugging .471 in September. It has been another elite season for the slugger and comes into […]
Joey C 6 years agoYuli Gurriel Slugging .449 In September
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is slashing .286/.333/.449 through 49 at-bats in September. Gurriel has had his at-bats trimmed a touch over the last month with the emergence of Tyler White. But Gurriel is still an integral part of the Astros offense and is hitting a sparkling .392 with runners in scoring position. Gurriel […]
Joey C 6 years agoJosh James Makes Second MLB Start Tuesday
Houston Astros pitcher Josh James will make his second major league start Tuesday against the Mariners. The rookie right-hander is trying to make the playoff roster as a reliever but will get the start while Lance McCullers Jr. remains on the shelf. James struck out nine hitters in five innings on September 1 in his […]
Joey C 6 years agoMike Leake Has 0.69 September ERA
Seattle Mariners starter Mike Leake has allowed only one run through 13 innings pitched in September heading into his Tuesday start against the Astros. The veteran has endured some ups and downs at times this season but, for the most part, has been solid in the Seattle rotation. Leake will have a tough test against […]
Joey C 6 years agoTaylor Gabriel Registers 47 Total Yards Against Seattle
Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel caught four passes for 30 yards and added 17 rushing yards in the Bears win over the Seahawks. Gabriel was targeted throughout the game and it is clear his role has expanded now that he is on the Bears. Quarterback Mitch Trubisky has not targeted the speedster down the […]
Joey C 6 years agoAnthony Miller Catches First Touchdown In Win
Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller caught his first professional touchdown in the Bears Week 2 win over the Seahawks. Miller sprung free on an out-route for the 10-yard catch to put the Bears up 17-3 at the time. Miller has earned raves from the coaching staff throughout training camp and the preseason but is […]
Joey C 6 years agoTrey Burton Finds End Zone Against Seahawks
Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton caught four passes for 20 yards, including a touchdown in the Bears 24-17 win over the Seahawks in Week 2. Burton scored on a fantastic play-call by head coach Matt Nagy, catching a shovel pass from quarterback Mitch Trubisky for the 7-0 lead. Burton even took a snap from […]
Joey C 6 years agoJordan Howard Totals 68 Yards From Scrimmage
Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard carried the ball 14 times for 35 yards and added three catches for 33 yards in Week 2. Howard had some nice runs to move the chains but the new-look Bears offense has meant less touches for the third-year running back. The most impressive aspect of Howard's game, through […]
Joey C 6 years agoTarik Cohen Leaves Game With Ankle Injury
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen did not finish the Bears 24-17 win over the Seahawks because of an ankle injury. The versatile speedster caught only one pass for 17 yards and racked up only eight rushing yards. Cohen is a dynamic player with the ball in his hands but the Bears are still searching […]
Joey C 6 years agoAllen Robinson Leads Bears Win With 10 Receptions
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson caught 10 passes for 83 yards in the Bears 24-17 win over the Seahawks in Week 2. Robinson was quarterback Mitch Trubisky's favorite target and came up with some big catches. The Bears tried to unleash Robinson downfield in the first half but Trubisky under-threw the pass and it […]
Joey C 6 years agoMitch Trubisky Still A Work In Progress In Win
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 25 of 34 passes for 200 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions as the Bears beat the Seahawks 24-17. Trubisky passed for multiple touchdowns for the first time in his career but still left some plays out on the field. The Bears got on the board off of a […]
Joey C 6 years agoGeorge Springer Hitting .400 In September
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer has re-found his stroke at the plate and is slashing .400/.450/.491 through 55 at-bats in September. After hitting .209 the previous two months, Springer is back to being one of the more dangerous hitters in the American League. He has battled several minor injuries over the course of the season […]
Joey C 6 years agoMitch Haniger Hitting .367 Over Last 30 At-Bats
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger continues to have a strong September and is slashing .367/.375/.600 over his last 30 at-bats heading into Monday night. Haniger is slugging .552 in the month of September and will play the Astros in Houston to open a divisional series. The first-time All-Star has done a fantastic job since being […]
Joey C 6 years agoMike Zunino Enjoying Mini Hot Streak
Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino has six hits over his last 20 at-bats heading into the Mariners series opener against the Astros in Houston. Zunino is hitting .237 in the month of September, which is a vast improvement in production at the plate in contrast to other months this season. It has been a disaster […]
Joey C 6 years agoJean Segura Slumping At The Plate
Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura will try and break free from a 4-for-29 slump when the team opens up a series with the Astros on Monday. Segura is hitting only .195 in the month of September after being one of the most consistent hitters in the Mariners lineup this season. He has, however, been fantastic […]
Joey C 6 years agoRobinson Cano Hitting .269 Since Return
Seattle Mariners infielder Robinson Cano is slashing .269/.326/.420 through 119 at-bats since returning to the lineup from an 80-game suspension. The veteran has seen time at first base as well as second base and has added a professional bat to the Mariners lineup. Cano seems to be past the days as a true difference maker […]
Joey C 6 years agoTyler White Slugging .623 Over Last 30 Games
Houston Astros designated hitter/first baseman Tyler White continues to produce and has seven runs batted in over his last seven games. White has seemingly come out of nowhere in the second half of the season and is slugging .623 over his last 30 games played. White has usurped at-bats from Evan Gattis and Yuli Gurriel […]
Joey C 6 years agoWhen Will Carlos Correa Break Out?
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will look to get his season on track when the team opens up a series against the Mariners in Minute Maid Park. Correa has been a shell of himself since injuring his back in late June and has been bumped down to fifth in the order recently. Correa is slashing […]
Joey C 6 years agoWade LeBlanc Hopes To Solve Astros
Seattle Mariners starter Wade LeBlanc will take the mound against the Astros in Houston on Monday. LeBlanc has been effective since being moved into the starting rotation this season, posting an 8-4 record with a 3.45 ERA in 24 starts this season. But he has been destroyed by the Astros in 2018, posting a 8.31 […]
Joey C 6 years agoEvan Gattis Has Sleeper Value In DFS Monday
Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis has a favorable matchup Monday against the Mariners. Gattis has lost playing time over the last month to the hot-hitting Tyler White but could find his way into the lineup against Mariners starter Wade LeBlanc. Gattis is hitting .462 lifetime against LeBlanc through 13 at-bats with three home runs. […]
Joey C 6 years agoSterling Shepard Quiet With Three Catches
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard caught three passes for 24 yards in the Giants 20-13 loss to the Cowboys in Week 2. On a night when the Giants offensive line struggled to protect their quarterback, the passing attack was practically non-existent for most of the game. Shepard saw five targets in the game […]
Joey C 6 years agoEvan Engram Catches Late Touchdown
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram caught seven passes for 67 yards, including a touchdown in garbage time of the Giants 20-13 loss to the Cowboys. The score gave the Giants a glimmer of hope at the time but the offense struggled on a night when the offensive line surrendered six sacks. Engram took […]
Joey C 6 years agoOdell Beckham Jr. Limited To 51 Receiving Yards
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. caught four passes for 51 yards in the Giants 20-13 loss to the Cowboys. It was a night of missed opportunities for the Giants offense and Beckham Jr., who saw nine targets in the game. Beckham Jr. was wide open in the end zone in the first […]
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