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We are onto Week 5 of the NFL season and with that comes the beginning of bye weeks. What does this slate hold for fantasy managers, bettors, and casual fans? Let’s dive in!
Last Sunday’s column led with Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Matt Vierling reflecting on his days as a two-way player in high school and at the University of Notre Dame. This week’s leads with a former two-way player whose career path took a different turn. A native of Saginaw, Michigan who played shortstop and served as a…
The Portland Sea Dogs’ Breakout Star The Portland Sea Dogs roster includes three Top 100 prospects, but neither Roman Anthony (15), Marcelo Mayer (42), nor Kyle Teel (83) has been the Double-A affiliate’s best player so far this season. That distinction belongs to a 23-year-old, shortstop-turned-left-fielder whom the Boston Red Sox drafted 69th overall in…
Jared Jones had made just one big-league appearance when my colleague Ben Clemens wrote on April 2 that we should all get irresponsibly excited about the rookie right-hander. Little has happened to change that opinion. When Jones takes the mound this afternoon for the sixth time in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform, he will do so…
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The NFL’s offseason is about to get into full swing, which means certain players are about to secure a huge bag. Normally, the players who get the biggest bags are quarterbacks and wide receivers, and some feel certain positions are underpaid. The biggest such position seems to be running…
Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff has examined the potential of a Chris Tanev trade out of Calgary and the expected returns ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. Described as a shutdown defender for the 2nd/3rd pair, Tanev’s disciplined defensive play, efficient skating, and reliable passing make him an attractive option for contending teams. Tanev’s warrior-like…
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) In recent years, the San Francisco 49ers have made reaching the NFC Championship Game a habit, and they will play in their fourth such contest in five seasons on Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions. All season long, they have had an understated sense of urgency about them…
Notes on some college basketball eligibility updates and a player you need to know. Ole Miss junior guard Brandon Murray was ruled eligible last month by the NCAA, giving the squad another dynamic two-way player (averaging 6.0 PPG/2.5 RPG/1.5 APG/0.8 SPG/57.1% FG/40.0% 3-PT/85.7% FT in four games). The Rebels will begin conference play at 13-0….
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) After winning five straight games and getting the best of the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles last week, the Dallas Cowboys have made a statement that they are arguably one of the top-tier teams in the league and ready to make a deep run in the NFL playoffs. Even though the…
(Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) The Buffalo Bills cannot afford a setback on Sunday. Sean McDermott’s team needs to be almost perfect down the stretch if they want to make te playoffs and have a shot at winning their division. That’s why facing the Dallas Cowboys might not exactly be what the doctor ordered….
