Anthony Rendon Off To Scorching Spring Start

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon already is making an impact on his new team. Through his first four spring games, Rendon is 4-for-6 with one home run, four runs batted in and four runs scored. Rendon agreed to a seven-year, $245 million dollar contract in the offseason and is being brought in to […]

Brandon Marsh Progressing In Rehab

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (elbow) is making progress and intends to take dry swings this week. Marsh strained his left elbow attempting to make a diving catch last week and is slowly beginning to ramp up his baseball activities. Marsh was targeting to compete for an outfield spot on the Opening Day Roster […]

XFL DFS Lineup Picks For Week 4: The Checkdown

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Michael Brantley Smokes First Spring Homer

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 1-for-2 with one walk, one home run and two runs scored on Friday against the Marlins. It is very early in Spring Training but the veteran already is hitting the ball on the nose. Brantley enjoyed one of his best seasons as a pro last year, slashing .311/.372/.503 with […]

Zack Greinke K's Three In First Start

Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke struck out three batters in two innings of work on Friday against the Marlins. Greinke allowed an unearned run but it was a sharp first outing for the veteran. Of the 29 pitches he threw, 22 of them went for strikes. The right-hander went 8-1 with a 3.02 ERA in […]

Justin Verlander Throws Simulated Game

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander (groin) threw a simulated game on the day he was scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut. The session "went as good as I could have hoped" according to Verlander as he simulated two innings worth of work. The injury does not appear to be serious and the veteran opted […]

Justin Upton Flying Under The Radar

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton will be looking to bounce back this season after a knee injury sidelined him for most of 2019. By the time the veteran could make it on the field, he played only 63 games and slashed an abysmal .215/.309/.416. But Upton claims he is healthy and, even better, is […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Debut Sunday

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow) will make his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday against the Cardinals. It will be the first time McCullers will take the mound since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2018. The Astros are hoping that the right-hander can rejoin the rotation this season, but getting back on the mound […]

Brad Peacock Confident He'll Be Ready For Opening Day

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Brad Peacock (shoulder) is making progress and is confident he'll be ready by Opening Day. Peacock has battled neck and shoulder issues in the early portions of spring training which seem to have eliminated him from contending for the fifth spot in the rotation right out of the gate. But Peacock […]

Alex Bregman Goes Deep, Gets Plunked

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman hit his first home run of the spring in the third inning against the Cardinals on Wednesday. Bregman was all smiles rounding the bases but the Astros continue to be marked men around the league. The 25-year-old was promptly hit by a pitch in his next at-bat as seven […]

Mike Trout Walks And Scores In Spring Debut

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout walked and scored in the first inning of the Angels 7-3 spring training win over the Reds. The Angels unleashed most of their starters for the first time this spring and scored two runs in each of their first three innings played for an early 6-0 lead. The team's […]

Albert Pujols Drives In Two Runs

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols cracked a two-run single in the Angels 7-3 spring training win over the Reds on Tuesday. The Angels got a taste of what this new-look lineup is capable of in the first inning with Mike Trout coaxing a walk, Anthony Rendon smacking a single and Pujols cashing in […]

Anthony Rendon Makes Instant Impact

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon went 2-for-2 in his first spring game with the Angels on Tuesday. The big-name offseason signee of the season wasted little time, singling and later scoring in the first inning of the Angels 7-3 victory. He came up with runners on base in the second inning and promptly […]

David Fletcher Hears Praise From Joe Maddon

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder David Fletcher has earned early praise from his new manager Joe Maddon. Fletcher enjoyed a solid season last year, hitting .290 while playing excellent infield defense and appearing in a career-high 154 games. Now Maddon wants to utilize him in the outfield. "I want to get him in the game as […]

Brandon Marsh Injures Elbow

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (elbow) suffered a left elbow strain and could be on the shelf for the rest of the spring. The 22-year-old prospect suffered the injury attempting a diving catch in the outfield and his timetable to return is unknown at this time. The Angels were hoping that Marsh could compete for […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Nearing Return To Game Action

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow) will throw a live bullpen session on Tuesday with hopes of returning to the mound in the next few days. McCullers missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery and could help stabilize the back of the Astros rotation if he can return to full health. […]

Tommy La Stella Hitless In Debut

Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella went 0-for-2 in his spring training debut on Monday. La Stella got off to a fantastic start last season but it was derailed on June 30 when he broke his leg. In his first 78 games, La Stella slashed .300/.353/.495 with seven doubles, 16 home runs and 44 […]

Alex Bregman Walks, Doubles In Astros Win

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 1-for-2 with a walk and a double in the team's 11-1 spring training win over the Tigers. Bregman took the field for the first time since the sign-stealing scandal came to light in the offseason. Bregman and other Astros player were booed during the introduction and throughout the […]

Jose Altuve Booed, Hits RBI Double In Spring Debut

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve made his spring training debut by going 1-for-2 in the Astros victory over the Tigers 11-1. Altuve and the rest of the Astros were booed significantly at times during the game and the Astros second baseman heard the crowd cheer after dropping a throw from teammate Alex Bregman for […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) threw a light bullpen session on Sunday. This is an intriguing step in the right direction for the two-way player, who played primarily as an offensive player last season while he recovered from Tommy John surgery. Ohtani has plenty of hurdles to continue to clear before he […]

XFL DFS Lineup Picks For Week 3: The Checkdown

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Rex Burkhead Registers 32 Receiving Yards In Loss

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead caught three passes for 32 yards in the team's 20-13 loss to the Titans in the Wild Card Round. Six different players recorded a rush from the Patriots backfield but the team couldn't get anything going in the second half. Burkhead is a solid role player but rarely […]

Mohamed Sanu Catches One Pass Against Titans

New England Patriots wide receiver Mohamed Sanu caught only one pass for 11 yards in the team's loss to the Titans in the Wild Card Round. Sanu was targeted five times but connected with quarterback Tom Brady only once. Sanu was acquired midseason to provide a big, veteran target for Brady to throw to. But […]

N'Keal Harry Catches Two Passes In Defeat

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry caught only two passes for seven yards in the team's 20-13 loss to the Titans in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. Harry added one rush for seven yards and was targeted seven times in the game. Harry has some intriguing size and has displayed an ability […]

Julian Edelman Scores Lone Touchdown In Loss

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman caught only three passes for 30 yards but rushed for a five-yard touchdown in the Patriots Wild Card loss to the Titans. Edelman simply has not been the same player in recent weeks and perhaps a series of injuries had finally caught up to him. Edelman compiled only […]

James White Leads Pats With 62 Receiving Yards

New England Patriots running back James White caught five passes for a team-high 62 yards in the team's disappointing loss to the Titans in the Wild Card Round. The veteran also added a run for 14 yards in a game where the Patriots offense really struggled in the second half. After posting 12 total touchdowns […]

Sony Michel Tallies 70 Total Yards

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball 14 times for 61 yards and added nine receiving yards in the team's 20-13 loss to the Titans in the Wild Card Round. Michel averaged 4.4 yards per carry but the Patriots offense, once again, sputtered when it mattered most. It has been a very […]

Tom Brady's Pick-Six Ousts Patriots

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 20 of 37 passes for 209 yards and one interception in the team's crushing 20-13 loss to the Titans in the Wild Card Round. Brady was crisp early, passing for 149 yards in the first half but the offense failed to punch in a touchdown from the 1-yard […]

Eddy Pineiro Hits Game-Winner Against Vikings

Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro drilled all four of his field goal attempts, including a game-winning field goal, in the Bears 21-19 win over the Vikings. Kicking indoors, Pineiro kicked with confidence to end his inconsistent first season on a high note. Piniero finishes the season 23 of 28 on field goal attempts but questions […]

Riley Ridley Tallies 54 Yards In Finale

Chicago Bears wide receiver Riley Ridley caught three passes for 54 yards in the Bears 21-19 victory over the Vikings in Week 17. The rookie has barely seen the field this season but saw a season-high amount of snaps in this regular season finale. Ridley displayed a crisp ability in his routes but clearly needs […]