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The Diamondbacks have come to terms with Japanese righty closer Yoshihisa Hirano. In Japan, the 34-year-old accumulated 156 saves over his career, but he is probably just a back-of-the-bullpen arm for Arizona.Just a couple of seasons ago, Hirano was striking out more than 10 batters per nine innings in Japan, which would translate to a 9.0 K/9 in the majors. Last season, his K/9 dropped to 7.4 K/9, but he still posted a respectable 2.98 ERA. The strikeout drop, which would translate to 5.5 K/9 in the majors, is likely…

Just as quickly as Haley’s comet, Aaron Rodgers is gone again. He’s not injured or anything, but with Green Bay now eliminated from the playoffs, the Packers have decided to shut their superstar franchise QB down for the rest of the season. If you own Rodgers in fantasy and are playing for a championship this week, it sucks. But it’s a smart move for the Packers to make.Luckily, there are a lot of good QB matchups again this week. So if you need to make a move at QB to get you that league championship, we got you covered…

This weekend marks the beginning of a tortuous schedule in the English Premier League. While the rest of Europe’s elite will be celebrating the holidays with their friends and families, players in England will be working overtime. Therefore, be ready for many articles in a short period of time, combined with plenty of lineup setting. As for this round, Tammy Abraham might be your fantasy Santa. WEEK 18: Fantasy EPL REVIEW Swansea took the lead through Leroy Fer in Everton, but the hottest team in the league after…

The Indians have signed Yonder Alonso to a two-year deal to play first base and potentially see some time at DH. The signing improves his value a bit and helps alleviate the loss of Carlos Santana, who signed with the Phillies last week.Yonder’s 2018 talent level is tough to put a finger on. Last year he hit .266 with a career-best 28 home runs. The batting average is right in line with his career .268 batting average, but the home runs were more than the previous four years combined (6, 7, 5, 7). Yonder became a poster…

We're on the home stretch now, and things don't get any easier. Owners are without Antonio Brown, and if you thought you'd have the luxury of Aaron Rodgers for two more weeks, think again. It's another big Sunday in the NFC South, and we should find out just what Jimmy Garoppolo is made out of facing the best defense in the league at home against Jacksonville this week. Here's your Week 16 rankings: Quarterback Rankings Rank  Player  Team  Opponent 1  Tom Brady  NE  vs. BUF 2  Cam Newton  CAR  …