Andrew Heaney Roughed Up In Spring Start

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney gave up four runs on four hits in 2 1/3 innings Monday against Brewers. Control was an issue for Heaney, walking three batters, one of those resulting in a run in the first inning. It certainly is fair to cut the 29-year-old some slack as he works on fine-tuning […]

Michael Brantley As Consistent As They Come

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will once again be counted on to be a rock in the middle of the Astros lineup. After reports surfaced that the veteran was leaving Houston for the Toronto Blue Jays, Brantley returned to the Astros on a two-year deal. His best attribute is his consistency. Since an injury plagued […]

Can Kyle Tucker Put A Full Season Together?

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will get an opportunity to play full-time heading into the 2021 season. The 24-year-old went from tantalizing prospect to rising player last season, slashing .268/.325/.512 with 27 extra-base hits and 42 runs batted in through 58 games in 2019. Now Tucker will get a chance to produce and see 400-500 […]

Which Yuli Gurriel Will Show Up This Season?

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will have plenty to prove heading into the 2021 season. Gurriel struggled mightily last season after a breakout campaign in 2019, posting only a .658 OPS through 211 at-bats in a shortened season. His diminished fantasy returns was a huge disappointment after slashing .298/.343/.541 in 2019 with 31 home […]

Alex Bregman Hits For Second Straight Day

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring) hit on the field for the second consecutive day on Friday. Bregman has been slowed at the start of camp by a sore hamstring, and his status to play in the team's first spring training game on Sunday is up in the air. Bregman was one of a host […]

Yordan Alvarez "Unlikely" To Play Outfield In 2021

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters that it's "very unlikely" designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will play in the outfield this season. After a phenomenal rookie season in 2019, Alvarez' season last year was ravaged by knee ailments. He would undergo surgery on his right knee to repair a slight patellar tendon and also had […]

Jose Altuve "Super Focused" As Camp Opens

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has already shown teammates in the first week of camp that he is determined to have a bounce-back season in 2021. Altuve endured a dismal shortened season last year, hitting a paltry .219 with only 18 runs batted in through 48 games. The 30-year-old has bounced back from injuries […]

Can Justin Upton Return To Form?

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton will have plenty to prove this season and could prove to be an X-factor for the Angels offense. After a 2019 season ravaged by injuries, Upton was mostly healthy during the shortened season in 2020. But the veteran slumped mightily out of the gate, hitting only .099 through the […]

Max Stassi To Be Brought Back Slowly

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi (hip) is in line to be the team's primary catcher in 2021 but will be brought along slowly in spring training after having left hip surgery. The Angels signed veteran Kurt Suzuki to back up Stassi as the team takes it slow with his recovery. In 31 games last […]

Dylan Bundy's Slider Usage Key To Sustained Success

Los Angeles Angels starter Dylan Bundy has his sights set on building off his breakout campaign last season, not his impending free agency status. The former top prospect put it all together last season, going 6-3 with a 3.29 ERA in 11 starts last season. He will head into 2021 as the ace of the […]

Allen Lazard Totals 62 Yards In Defeat

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard caught three passes for 62 yards in the team's 31-26 loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game. Lazard saw six targets in the game and made some nice contributions as the Packers played from behind most of the game. Lazard got off to a solid start […]

Robert Tonyan Held To 22 Yards

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan caught four passes for only 22 yards in the team's 31-26 loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game. Tonyan led the NFL in the regular season, among tight ends, with 11 touchdowns but was held in check in this game. The Packers tried to get Tonyan […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Comes Up Huge In NFC Title Game

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught four passes for 115 yards and one touchdown in the Packers 31-26 loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Title Game. With Tampa Bay focusing on stopping star receiver Davante Adams, Valdes-Scantling stepped up early and often. The 26-year-old got the Packers on the board by catching […]

Davante Adams Scores Touchdown In Crushing Loss

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams caught nine passes for 67 yards with one touchdown in the team's 31-26 loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game. Tampa Bay did all it could to contain Adams and, for the most part, did a solid job. But Adams is too talented to be shut […]

Aaron Jones Leaves Game Against Tampa Bay

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (chest) left the team's NFC Championship Game against the Buccaneers and did not return. Jones posted only 27 rushing yards in the first half of the game and became involved in a game-swinging moment at the end of the second quarter. The talented back caught a pass from […]

Aaron Rodgers Comes Up Short In NFC Title Loss

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 33-of-48 passes for 346 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Packers 31-26 loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game. Rodgers may be heading towards an MVP award this season and he played that way most of this game. The veteran shook off a couple […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Registers Four Receptions In Win

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught four passes for 33 yards in the team's 32-18 playoff victory over the Rams. Valdes-Scantling got involved in early, picking up some nice receptions as the Rams tried to contain star receiver Davante Adams. The offensive flow eventually moved away from Valdes-Scantling, however, as the game progressed. […]

Jamaal Williams Chips In 65 Rushing Yards

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams carried the ball 12 times for 65 yards in the Packers 32-18 playoff victory over the Rams. Williams' opportunities expanded after some hard early runs picked up some substantial gains. Few question that teammate Aaron Jones is the lead runner in the Packers offense but Williams provides an […]

Robert Tonyan Posts 60 Yards In Victory

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan caught four passes for 60 yards in the team's 32-18 win over the Rams in the NFC Divisional Round. Tonyan has been known this season for his ability to score touchdowns but contributed in other ways to help the Packers take down the Rams. The talented tight end […]

Allen Lazard Notches 58-Yard Touchdown Against Rams

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard caught four passes for a team-high 96 yards with one touchdown in the Packers 32-18 triumph over the Rams in the NFC Divisional Round. Lazard was targeted eight times in the game but finally exploded in the fourth quarter, catching a bomb from quarterback Aaron Rodgers and sprinting […]

Aaron Jones Delivers Against Rams

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones carried the ball 14 times for 99 yards with one touchdown and 14 receiving yards in the team's 32-18 win over the Rams in the NFC Divisional Round. Jones went up against a stingy Rams Defense and ran hard between the tackles. The free-agent-to-be cashed in with a […]

Davante Adams Scores Again In Red Zone In Playoff Victory

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams caught nine passes for 66 yards with one touchdown in the team's 32-18 victory over the Rams in the NFC Divisional Round. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers found Adams in a familiar place, the end zone, in the first quarter for a one-yard touchdown and a 10-3 lead at the […]

Aaron Rodgers Totals Three Touchdowns Against Rams

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 23-of-36 passes for 296 yards, two passing touchdowns and one rushing score in the Packers 32-18 win over the Rams in the NFC Divisional Round. Rodgers got his team off to a hot start early, connecting with star receiver Davante Adams in the first quarter for a one-yard […]

Robert Tonyan Will Be Red-Zone Threat Against Rams

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan will try and carry his fantastic regular season into the playoffs against the Rams on Saturday. Tonyan posted 52 receptions for 586 yards but led all tight ends this season with 11 touchdowns. He will now go up against a Rams Defense that is allowing the ninth fewest […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Must Raise His Game Against Rams

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling will go up against a Rams Defense this Saturday that allowed the fewest fantasy points to receivers during the regular season. Valdes-Scantling has been feast-or-famine this season, posting 15-plus fantasy points five times this season but also posting less than one fantasy point in four different games. Valdes-Scantling […]

Allen Lazard Limited In Practice

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (core, wrist) was limited in practice on Wednesday heading into the team's playoff matchup against the Rams on Saturday. Lazard got off to a strong start this season, but injuries dragged down his production, as he caught only 33 passes for 451 yards and three touchdowns in the […]

Davante Adams Will Have His Hands Full Against Rams

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams will go up against a talented Rams secondary on Saturday in the NFC Divisional Round. The Rams secondary allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers this season and have held the position to only seven touchdowns all season. The matchup is stiff but enter Adams, who has […]

Aaron Jones To Face Stingy Rams Front

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will face a Rams Defense this Saturday that allowed the fifth fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs during the regular season. The Packers air attack made plenty of headlines this season but Jones, once again, enjoyed an excellent season. Jones posted 1,459 total yards from scrimmage with […]

Aaron Rodgers May Face Toughest Test Against Rams

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will try and lead his team to the Super Bowl, beginning Saturday against the Rams in the Divisional Round. Rodgers is on the short list for MVP this season, tossing a career-high 48 touchdowns and throwing for 4,299 yards while completing 70.7% of his passes. The veteran passer had […]

Cole Kmet Catches Three Passes In Defeat

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet caught only three passes for 16 yards in the team's 21-9 loss to the Saints in the wild-card round. The rookie has carved out a role for himself in the play-action passing game, but the Bears stalled early and often on offense in this game. Kmet has seen his […]