April 2011
4 posts
Ubaldo Jimenez to go on DL →
Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez got off to an incredible start in 2010. The same cannot be said about his start to the 2011 season. The Rockies will place Jimenez on the 15-day disabled list (DL) due to…
Jose Bautista out until Friday due to family... →
Tonight the Toronto Blue Jays were without right fielder Jose Bautista, who was excused due to a family matter. ”He has been excused from the club to attend to a family matter,” [manager John]…
Nelson Cruz hits home run in fourth straight game →
Heading into tonight’s game against the Mariners, Ranger teammates Ian Kinsler and Nelson Cruz each had a three-game homer streak to start the season. Although Kinsler did not hit a home run…
Carl Crawford dropped from 3rd to 7th in lineup... →
Two games (and losses) into the season, the Boston Red Sox are making a notable adjustment to their lineup. Left fielder Carl Crawford, who’s 0-for-7 through two games, is moving from third to…
March 2011
8 posts
Fantasy Baseball: 2011 Starting Pitcher Rankings →
How early should you draft starting pitchers in fantasy baseball? The answer you get to that question will probably vary quite a bit from person to person, but there is a fairly consistent strategy…
Fantasy Baseball: 2011 Outfielder Rankings →
Our top three fantasy outfielders in 2011 are the same top three fantasy outfielders that most other sites have in their top three. However, I’ve seen all three in the top spot at a relatively even…
Who stole Evan Longoria's AK-47? →
With the departure of Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena and Jason Bartlett in the off-season, the Tampa Bay Rays lost a lot of (proverbial) firepower. Apparently, Evan Longoria, the team’s biggest star,…
Fantasy Baseball: 2011 Shortstop Rankings →
The top two fantasy shortstops are two of the best options in all of fantasy baseball, regardless of position. After Florida’s Hanley Ramirez and Colorado’s Troy Tulowitzki are gone, however, major…
Matt Holliday (toe) was a late scratch vs. Mets... →
In today’s game versus the Mets, Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday was a late scratch with a sore big toe. ”It’s not worth playing,” Holliday said, per MLB.com’s Matthew Leach. “I could have…
Fantasy Baseball: 2011 First Basemen Rankings →
Without question, first base is the deepest position for everyday players. The top seven or eight first basemen will likely be drafted in the first two rounds of your 12-team league. Some players on…
As expected, Chase Utley likely to begin season on... →
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is dealing with an assortment of issues with his right knee: patellar tendinitis, chondromalacia and bone inflammation. As most had expected, the team’s general…
Fantasy Baseball: 2011 Catcher Rankings →
Year in and year out, catcher has often been a talent-scarce position when it comes to fantasy baseball. In 2011, that’s not necessarily the case. In my opinion, the top four fantasy catchers are…
February 2011
14 posts
Raiders apply franchise tag to LB Kamerion Wimbley →
The Oakland Raiders used their franchise tag on linebacker Kamerion Wimbley today, per Adam Kaplan (via Pro Football Talk). Provided the franchise tag continues to exist and the current rules…
Arian Foster had knee scoped Wednesday →
Per John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, Texans running back Arian Foster had his knee scoped today to repair cartilage damage suffered during the Pro Bowl. If this were the regular season,…
Phil Dawson and Ryan Kalil get the franchise tag →
Per Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Cleveland Browns used their franchise tag on kicker Phil Dawson. Provided the franchise tag continues to exist and the rules carry over in…
Georgia QB Aaron Murray sprains (not breaks) ankle →
The bad news? An initial report indicated Georgia starting quarterback Aaron Murray broke his ankle in two places playing a pick-up soccer game. The good (or less bad) news? The updated report is…
Steelers place franchise tag on LaMarr Woodley →
As expected, the Pittsburgh Steelers used their franchise tag on linebacker LaMarr Woodley, per Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Players designated with the franchise tag receive the…
Tamba Hali designated as the Chiefs franchise... →
The Kansas City Chiefs used their franchise designation on outside linebacker Tamba Hali, per the team’s website. “Tamba is a key contributor to our football team, and we have a tremendous amount…
James Harrison to have surgery on Monday →
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison will have shoulder surgery on Monday, per NFL.com and Harrison on Twitter. Harrison tweeted on Friday that he “should only be down 4 to 6 weeks.” In the divisional-round game against Baltimore, Harrison finished with three sacks although he injured his shoulder in that game. He recorded a fourth post-season sack in Super Bowl XLV.
David Aardsma likely to miss first two weeks of... →
Seattle Mariners closer David Aardsma will likely miss at least the first two weeks of the 2011 season, per Kirby Arnold of the Everett Herald. Aardsma, who had hip surgery in January, had 31 saves…
Michael Bush arrested early Saturday →
Heading into the 2010 season, Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush was expected to get as much of the workload as — if not more than — backfield mate Darren McFadden. Instead Bush…
Titans name Mike Munchak head coach →
The Tennessee Titans have promoted Mike Munchak from offensive line coach to head coach, per Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean. Not only did the Titans interview Munchak, but they interviewed three…
Tom Brady unanimous choice for league MVP →
For the second time in four years, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been named the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) by the Associated Press. While it was widely expected for him to win the award…
Michael Vick named AP Comeback Player of Year →
As expected, the Associated Press has named Eagles quarterback Michael Vick as their NFL Comeback Player of the Year. With 29.5 votes, Vick easily beat Seahawks wide receiver Mike Williams, who…
Bill Belichick wins AP NFL Coach of the Year →
The Associated Press has named Patriots coach Bill Belichick as their NFL Coach of the Year for the third time. He also won the award in 2003 and 2007 (see past winners). Belichick, who led the…
Troy Polamalu named AP's NFL Defensive Player of... →
Despite earlier reports that Packers linebacker Clay Matthews won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, Matthews actually finished a close second in AP voting. Instead, this year’s award…
January 2011
2 posts
Eagles to apply franchise tag to Michael Vick →
The Philadelphia Eagles will apply the franchise tag to quarterback Michael Vick next month, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Per Schefter, that means that the Eagles will “entertain offers” for backup…
New year, same goal for Chris Johnson →
Two seasons ago, Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson became only the sixth NFL running back to surpass the 2,000-yard milestone. In addition, he set the NFL single-season record for yards…
November 2010
39 posts
Philip Rivers gets both VJax and Gates back... →
When facing the Colts in a big Sunday Night Football showdown tonight, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will see the leading receiver from last year’s team make his season debut. Vincent Jackson,…
The Sunday Blitz →
Atlanta’s Matt Bryant kicked a 47-yard field goal with nine seconds left to lead the Falcons to a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers. All four of the Packers’ losses including two in overtime
Fourth straight 100-yard rushing game for Pocket... →
For a fourth consecutive game, Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has rushed for 100-plus yards. MJD didn’t score a touchdown, however, as both running back Rashad Jennings and quarterback…
Another Cassel-to-Bowe touchdown →
On the first drive of the game against the Seahawks, Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel completed four of five passes for 64 yards and a touchdown. Three of those four completions were to receiver…
Peyton Hillis 21, Carolina Panthers 13 at the half →
Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis does it all. In the first half of today’s game against the Panthers, Hillis has carried the ball 11 times for 74 yards and three touchdowns, caught one…
Arian Foster gets 211 more yards from scrimmage... →
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster entered this weekend’s slate of NFL games as the only running back with 1,000-plus yards on the season. He had 1,004, to be precise. Against the Tennessee…
The Weekly Blitz: Week 12 NFL picks against the... →
Going into Week 12, the Lions and Bucs were unbeaten at home and on the road, respectively, against the spread (ATS), per PredictEm.com. After suffering a 21-point loss to the Patriots on…
Brandon Marshall won't play against the Raiders →
Per Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald via Twitter, Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall has been downgraded to out (from doubtful) for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Marshall, who…
Will Smith arrested on domestic battery charge →
According to Cindy Chang of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints defensive end Will Smith was arrested early this morning on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Leaving a nightclub in…
Tony Romo wants to play again this year →
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, who suffered a broken collarbone one month ago, is at least three weeks away from being able to return to the field for a meaningful football game. And as far as…
Fantasy Football: Week 12 Wide Receiver (WR)... →
This morning, we updated our fantasy rankings for Week 12. Here are some notes on wide receivers and pass defenses heading into this week’s games:
- For the third consecutive…
Fantasy Football: Week 12 Running Back (RB)... →
This morning, we updated our fantasy rankings for Week 12. Here are some notes on running backs and run defenses heading into this week’s games: - For a second week in a row,…
Fantasy Football: Week 12 Quarterback (QB)... →
This morning, we updated our fantasy rankings for Week 12. Here are some notes on quarterbacks and pass defenses heading into this week’s games: - On the season, Chiefs…
Austin Collie won't play in Week 12 →
Not surprisingly, Colts wide receiver Austin Collie won’t play this Sunday against the Chargers, per Phillip Watson of the Indianapolis Star. Collie, who suffered a concussion in the game…
Fantasy Football: Week 12 Free-agent Pickups →
Every week, we compile a list of players that may be worth targeting off the waiver wire. For players to appear on our list, they need to satisfy two factors: (1) they are owned…
Jahvid Best expects to play on Thursday →
Against the Cowboys on Sunday, Lions rookie running back Jahvid Best had only three carries for two yards. With the Lions facing the Patriots on Thursday, it’s possible that Best sees three less…
T.O. to visit Revis Island on Thanksgiving? →
When the Bengals and Jets face each other on Thanksgiving night, Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis expects to be matched up with Bengals receiver Terrell Owens. “I will be on him come Thursday…
Mike Sims-Walker has a high-ankle sprain →
Jaguars receiver Mike Sims-Walker was inactive against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. And it looks like he will miss at least another week or two. Per Tania Ganguli of the Jacksonville…
Hakeem Nicks will miss three weeks →
Add another receiver to the list of those that won’t play for the New York Giants this week. The Giants, who were already without receiver Steve Smith for another week or two and Ramses Barden for…
The Sunday Blitz →
Colts receiver Austin Collie, who suffered a concussion against the Eagles two weeks ago, left today’s game against the Patriots with another concussion. Not only did Titans…
More than 200 yards from scrimmage for Jones-Drew →
Before today’s game against the Jaguars, the Browns had allowed a season-low two rushing touchdowns. Now they’ve allowed three. Not only did Maurice Jones-Drew rush for a touchdown, he finished…
Vince Young booed, hurt and benched; possible... →
It was a rough day for Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young. Young was booed (at home) in the first half, tore a flexor tendon in his thumb in the second half and is no longer…