RADIO
About Joseph Magazzinich - RotoBaller
MLB Contributor | Lions & Bucs Contributor | Leafs, Eagles, Raps, & Jays Fan | Feel free to ask any football, baseball or hockey questions, fantasy or otherwise!
Follow
Joseph Magazzinich - RotoBaller has written 355 articles so far, you can find them below.
Kerryon Johnson A High-Upside RB2 In Week 3 Matchup
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson could be in line for a big Week 3 performance against an ailing Philadelphia Eagles squad. Johnson should be able to do some damage through the air against an Eagles Defense that has allowed 15 receptions to running backs through the first two weeks of the season, and with... Read More
Kerryon Johnson Satisfies Owners In Week 2
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson delivered a decent performance for fantasy owners that started him in PPR leagues Sunday, but those who started him in non-PPR leagues are probably singing a different tune. Johnson accumulated 41 yards on 12 carries while adding two catches for 47 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers, but... Read More
Kenny Golladay Shines In Week 2
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay put on a spectacular performance Sunday in the Lions 13-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The second-year wide receiver hauled in eight catches for 117 yards and a touchdown, which turned out to be the winning score of the game. Golladay led the Lions in targets with 10... Read More
Matthew Stafford Delivers Middling Effort In Lions Win
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford proved efficient in the Lions 13-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2, completing 22 of his 30 pass attempts, but he was otherwise unspectacular on the day. Stafford threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns while being picked off twice in what was a somewhat sloppy affair... Read More
Danny Amendola Looks To Build Off Impressive Week 1
Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola will look to build off an impressive performance in Week 1 with the Los Angeles Chargers coming to town. Amendola finished Sunday with seven receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown and could find himself in another favorable position this Sunday. Left tackle Taylor Decker is currently listed as... Read More
Kenny Golladay Locked In As WR2 For Week 2
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay will look to have a better game this week following a Week 1 where he was only able to haul in four catches. The good news from Week 1 was that Golladay was targeted nine times and should be heavily targeted again this week going up against a Chargers... Read More
Marvin Jones A Flex Option For Week 2
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, coming off a Week 1 where he only drew four targets, will likely find himself fighting for targets again this week with the Los Angeles Chargers coming to town. Jones finished a distant fourth in targets behind Amendola, Hockenson and Golladay in Week 1, and it's highly probable that... Read More
T.J. Hockenson Looks To Build Off Impressive Debut
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will look to build off an impressive Week 1 performance Sunday with the Los Angeles Chargers coming to town. The rookie tight end looked spectacular in his debut, hauling in six catches for 131 yards and a touchdown and has quickly put himself into the borderline TE1 conversation. The... Read More
Edwin Encarnacion Out With Oblique Injury
Updating a previous report, New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) was removed from the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers with a strained left oblique, not a wrist injury as was originally reported. This is terrible news for fantasy owners in the midst of the fantasy playoffs, as it can sometimes... Read More
Yuli Gurriel Remains Out Of Lineup Thursday
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (hamstring) will take a seat for the sixth consecutive game Thursday due to a left hamstring issue. The earliest we are likely to see Gurriel back is Friday, according to Astros manager A.J. Hinch. Aledmys Diaz gets another start at first base and will bat sixth against right-hander Homer... Read More
Nick Senzel Remains Out Of Lineup Thursday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Senzel has been dealing with a right shoulder injury that has kept him out of the lineup for eight consecutive games. There have been no further updates from the Reds, so he remains day-to-day for now. Brian O'Grady will... Read More
Edwin Encarnacion Leaves Thursday's Game With Apparent Injury
New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) left the first game of a doubleheader Thursday against the Detroit Tigers with an apparent right wrist injury. This is worrisome news for the Yankees and fantasy owners, as Encarnacion just returned to the lineup after missing a month due to an injury to the same wrist, but... Read More
Rafael Devers Gets Day Off Thursday
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Devers, one of the top hitters in baseball this season, will get a breather after starting in 26 consecutive games. Brock Holt will man third and bat second against right-hander Clay Buchholz but is not... Read More
Willson Contreras Sitting Thursday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the San Diego Padres. This looks like a routine day off for Contreras, who is 0-for-11 in his last three games. Victor Caratini will take his spot behind the plate and bat fifth against right-hander Dinelson Lamet. Caratini has done well when... Read More
Kerryon Johnson Looking To Bounce Back After Lackluster Week 1
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson will look to bounce back in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers after a disappointing 49-yard performance to kick off the season. Johnson was the No. 1 option in the Lions backfield Sunday but ceded a worrisome 11 touches to C.J. Anderson while drawing the same amount of... Read More
Matthew Stafford Among Intriguing Week 2 QB Options
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, coming off a 385-yard, three-touchdown performance against Arizona on Sunday, could find himself in another favorable matchup this coming week with the Los Angeles Chargers coming to town. It's highly unlikely Stafford consistently attempts 45-plus passes per game going forward, as he has surpassed the 43-pass mark just five times... Read More
Adam Eaton Remains Out Of Lineup Thursday
Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) is not in the lineup Thursday due to a bone bruise on his right knee. It was originally reported that he may have been available off the bench, but we have yet to see him in action since going down early in Monday's game. Eaton remains day-to-day for now.... Read More
Ramon Laureano To Be Activated Friday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (shin) is expected to be activated off the injured list Friday. Laureano has missed just over a month with a stress fracture in his right shin and will look to pick up right where he left off before going down. Enjoying a breakout season, Laureano was hitting to the tune... Read More
David Price To Start Friday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price will take the mound Friday against the New York Yankees in his second start since returning from injury. Price pitched two innings Sunday, striking out two without allowing a run, and will be a very risky option Saturday with a potent Yankees lineup on deck. If Price can... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Taking A Seat Thursday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Oakland Athletics. Ohtani will look to reset with this day off as he has been struggling of late, mustering just one hit over his last 16 at-bats. Overall, Ohtani has a solid .286/.344/.492 slash line to go along with... Read More
George Springer Diagnosed With Concussion
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (head) was diagnosed with a mild concussion Thursday. Springer was carted off the field Tuesday after banging his head and while initial tests were encouraging, it looks like Springer will need a few days off before returning to action, which could happen later this week or early next week. Kyle... Read More
Aaron Sanchez Done For Season
Houston Astros starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (shoulder) will undergo surgery next week, which will end his season. Sanchez was brilliant in his first two starts for Houston but had allowed nine earned runs in his last 7 2/3 innings before being placed on the injured list. Framber Valdez has started twice in his absence and... Read More
Miguel Andujar Will Start Throwing
New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) is back in the Yankees clubhouse and will play catch Monday for the first time since undergoing surgery for a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Andujar still has a long way to go in his recovery, but he is right on schedule and should be ready... Read More
Luis Arraez Gets Breather Wednesday
Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Arraez owns a stellar .343/.408/.445 slash line over 71 games this season, and while all the counting stats may not be there, he is a very solid AL-only option and should be considered in deeper mixed leagues... Read More
Matt Carpenter Not In Lineup Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter is not in the starting lineup Wednesday for the second consecutive game. Carpenter has struggled this season, posting an underwhelming .215/.325/.366 batting line with only 12 home runs in 108 games, and it looks like any value he may have been holding onto just vanished as Tommy Edman... Read More
Kevin Newman Sitting Again Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Kevin Newman (leg) will not be in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Newman has been experiencing leg tightness but is going to test out how he feels before the game and could be available for the Pirates off the bench. Erik Gonzalez has started at short in his absence... Read More
DJ LeMahieu Sitting Wednesday
New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup Wednesday. With a day off scheduled for Thursday, this looks like a way to get LeMahieu an extra day of rest heading into a tough weekend series in Boston. LeMahieu, who currently tops the American League in batting average, continues to enjoy... Read More
Jean Segura Back In Action
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jean Segura is back in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Segura left the team Sunday for personal reasons and returned to the lineup Tuesday off the bench, hitting a double and scoring a run in four at-bats. He will start at short and bat fifth against a recently struggling... Read More
Mitch Garver Sitting Again Wednesday
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (jaw) is not in the lineup for a second consecutive game Wednesday due to a sore jaw. Garver left Monday's game early after taking a foul tip to the mask and is considered day-to-day for now. Willians Astudillo will take his spot behind the plate and bat ninth against left-hander... Read More
Adam Eaton Diagnosed With Bone Bruise
Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (knee) has been diagnosed with a bone bruise after undergoing an MRI exam on Tuesday. Eaton is considered day-to-day for now, but his injury may not be too severe as he will be available to pinch hit off the bench. Gerardo Parra will take his spot in right and bat seventh... Read More
