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An enthusiast on all things sports and especially all things fantasy sports, Andrew was raised amidst a Detroit sports scene that included an 0-16 Lions team and a 119-loss Tigers team, but still his Detroit fan-hood never wavered. Andrew is thrilled to be part of the RotoBaller team, eager to give his insight on the right moves for fantasy players to make throughout the season.
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Luis Guillorme Expected To Miss 3-4 Weeks
The New York Mets placed infielder Luis Guillorme (groin) on the 10-day injured list due to a left groin strain on Monday. He is expected to miss three to four weeks. The 27-year-old suffered the injury during Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies while he was running the bases. Guillorme has been the team's primary... Read More
Bryce Harper Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow, thumb) cleared a major hurdle in his injury recovery on Monday. He took a total of 60 swings while facing live pitching and a pitching machine. It was the first time he'd taken batting practice since he underwent thumb surgery. According to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Harper... Read More
Luis Robert To Miss His Third Straight Game Monday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (wrist) will remain out of action for Monday's series opener against the Houston Astros. AJ Pollock will be getting the start in center field for the game. Robert sprained his left wrist during this past Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers and he hasn't been on the field since.... Read More
Ketel Marte Out With Hamstring Injury Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (knee) is being held out of action for Monday's game against right-hander Alex Cobb and the San Francisco Giants. Marte is dealing with a strained left hamstring, an injury that caused him to be removed from Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He is being considered day-to-day for now.... Read More
Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns To The Lineup On Monday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. Acuna was removed from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Miami Marlins due to right knee soreness. The team held him out as a precaution on Sunday. The 24-year-old has been on a... Read More
Rafael Devers Launches His 25th Home Run
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers helped the team defeat the New York Yankees 3-0 on Sunday. He went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the contest. The 25-year-old now has 25 home runs and 62 RBI on the year to go along with a .305/.361/.577 slash line. His strong surface... Read More
Juan Soto Reaches Base Three Times On Sunday
San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto had a solid showing in his first series against his former team, the Washington Nationals, this past weekend. Across the three-game set, he went 4-for-12 at the plate with a double, four walks, two RBI and two runs scored. Over 11 games in a Padres jersey, Soto owns a... Read More
Brandon Lowe Dealing With Shoulder Soreness
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (shoulder) was held out of each of the team's last two games due to shoulder soreness. As of now, it doesn't sound like anything major for Lowe and he should be considered day-to-day. Yu Chang got the start at the keystone on both Saturday and Sunday with Lowe... Read More
Nick Senzel Exits With Hamstring Injury Sunday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (hamstring) was removed from Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs due to hamstring tightness. After the game, Reds manager David Bell gave an update on Senzel's status. Bell stated that the hamstring injury "didn't sound too serious," but that Senzel may be held out of the lineup on Monday. The... Read More
Ramon Laureano Day-To-Day With Side Soreness
Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (side) was removed from Sunday's game against the Houston Astros due to left side soreness. A's manager Mark Kotsay stated that Laureano began experiencing the soreness during his at-bat in the fourth inning of the game. He is being considered day-to-day. The 28-year-old has been struggling at the plate over... Read More
Corey Knebel Suffers Lat Strain On Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Corey Knebel (lat) was removed in the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the New York Mets after throwing just 14 pitches. After the game, it was reported that he suffered a lat strain. He is scheduled to get an MRI on Monday, but the expectation ahead of the MRI is... Read More
Joc Pederson Exits With Hand Injury On Sunday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (hand) was removed from Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after being hit in his right hand by a pitch. X-rays on his hand came back negative. While he expects to sit out for Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he should be available off the bench for the... Read More
Matt Moore Converts His Second Save On Thursday
Texas Rangers reliever Matt Moore closed out the team's 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday to earn his second save of the season. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and no walks. The team's primary closer right now, Brett Martin, pitched on both Tuesday and Wednesday so he was... Read More
Nick Castellanos Compiles Three Hits On Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos helped the team defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on Thursday. He went 3-for-5 with three singles, an RBI and a run scored in the contest. Despite Thursday's three-hit effort, the 30-year-old has continued to have an underwhelming season from both a real life and fantasy standpoint. He's slashing just .251/.295/.368... Read More
Alex Wood Flirts With No-Hitter In Thursday's Win
San Francisco Giants left-hander Alex Wood cruised through the majority of his start against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. He took a no-hitter into the seventh inning of the game before running into some trouble. In total, he wound up pitching 6 2/3 innings and allowing two hits, two walks and two earned runs while... Read More
Camilo Doval Records His 13th Save On Thursday
San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval earned his 13th save of the season on Thursday as he closed out the team's 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out three. This was the Giants' first win since the All-Star break as the... Read More
Yadier Molina Hit In Hand In First Rehab Outing
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (hand, knee) made his first rehab appearance with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds on Thursday. He had to be removed from the game midway through after he was hit in his left hand by a pitch. According to Matt Infield of Memphis's Action News 5, the general feeling amidst the... Read More
Zack Wheeler Earns His Ninth Win On Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler had a solid outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. He pitched seven innings and allowed three hits, three walks and two earned runs while striking out eight. He earned the win to improve to 9-5 on the season. This was his fifth quality start over his last six... Read More
Freddie Freeman Doubles, Walks Twice On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman helped the team complete a 13-0 rout of the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. He went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs in the game. The 32-year-old has been in a groove throughout the month of July. He owns a month-long... Read More
Rafael Devers Expected Back When First Eligible
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided an update on the team's many injured players on Thursday, including star third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring). He stated that Devers has begun taking ground balls and that he is on track to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible, on Tuesday, August 2. Devers has... Read More
Trevor Story Still Experiencing Hand Discomfort
Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (hand) is still dealing with some hand discomfort, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. The 29-year-old has been out since June 12, when he was hit in his right hand by a pitch. He recently began taking batting practice, which was a good sign. However, it's certainly... Read More
J.T. Realmuto On The Bench Against Pirates On Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is getting the day off on Thursday as the team takes on right-hander Zach Thompson and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Garrett Stubbs will be handling catching duties for the game. This will be Realmuto's second day off over the team's last five games. The 31-year-old has been having his best month... Read More
Felix Bautista Records Four-Out Save On Thursday
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista closed the door on the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday to earn his third save of the year. He pitched the final 1 1/3 innings of the game and retired each of the four batters he faced, striking out three along the way. The team's primary closer, Jorge Lopez,... Read More
Daniel Castano Hit In The Head By A Comebacker
Miami Marlins left-hander Daniel Castano (forehead) was involved in a scary incident during Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He was hit in his head by a comebacker off the bat of Reds infielder Donovan Solano. The hit was clocked off Solano's bat at 104.3 mph. Castano was removed from the game and he was... Read More
Connor Joe Returns To The Lineup On Thursday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Connor Joe is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against left-hander Tyler Anderson and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will be leading off and playing first base. Joe exited this past Sunday's game after suffering an injury while diving for a catch in the field. The team stated that he... Read More
Drew Smith To Land On The Injured List
New York Mets reliever Drew Smith (arm) is expected to be placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday. He has been dealing with an unspecified arm injury and hasn't pitched due to the ailment since this past Sunday. The 28-year-old has been one of the team's top setup men this year, racking up a... Read More
DJ LeMahieu Sitting Against Royals On Thursday
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Newly-acquired outfielder Andrew Benintendi will be hitting leadoff for the game. LeMahieu has been the team's primary leadoff hitter this year. He hasn't done much to lose that highly-coveted batting order spot as he's slashed... Read More
Pelicans Not Interested In Trading Brandon Ingram
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram has been mentioned as the potential headliner of a trade package that could be sent to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for star forward Kevin Durant. However, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports that the Pelicans have given no indication that they are willing to trade Ingram. Scotto reports that... Read More
Sharife Cooper Clears Waivers
Point guard Sharife Cooper has cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent. The 21-year-old was waived by the Atlanta Hawks a few days ago. He was drafted by the team in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft and logged just 39 minutes as a rookie last year. Known for his passing... Read More
RJ Barrett Not A Target For The Jazz
New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett has been brought up as a potential piece in a trade that would send star Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell to the Big Apple. However, the Knicks have stated that they are not interested in dealing Barrett at this time, and now we have a new report suggesting that... Read More
