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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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Jimmy Butler Drops 36 In Game 4 Victory
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler helped lead the team to a 3-1 series lead with a victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. He scored 36 points while shooting 12-for-21 from the field and 11-for-12 from the free throw strike. He also filled the stat sheet with 10 rebounds, four assists, four steals and... Read More
Deandre Ayton Scores 23 On 11-For-14 Shooting
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton had an efficient shooting night in the team's Game 4 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. He shot 11-for-14 from the field on the way to a team-high 23 points. He also compiled eight rebounds, one block and one assist. Ayton has shot 69.3% from the floor this... Read More
Chris Paul Scores Just Four Points In Game 4 Loss
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul had a rough shooting night in the team's 118-103 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. He went just 2-for-8 from the field in the game, missing all three of his three-point attempts. He scored just four points, but still managed to make his mark on the offensive... Read More
Jonas Valanciunas Goes For 26 Points And 15 Boards In Game 4
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas posted a sturdy double-double in the team's Game 4 win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. He racked up 26 points and 15 rebounds in the game. He shot 9-for-15 from the field and 7-for-11 from the free throw line. He connected on his only three-point attempt in the... Read More
Brandon Ingram Scores 30 Points In Game 4 Victory
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram helped lead the team to victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 on Sunday. He scored a game-high 30 points while shooting 11-for-23 from the field and 7-for-10 from the free throw line. He also added five assists and four rebounds. The 24-year-old is averaging 29.8 points, 6.8... Read More
Kevin Smith Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Week
Oakland Athletics third baseman Kevin Smith (ankle) could be sent out on a minor league rehab assignment this week. The 25-year-old has been out for about a week due to a bone bruise in his left ankle. He engaged in some baseball activities this past weekend such as fielding ground balls and taking some swings... Read More
Tyler O'Neill Doubles, Steals A Bag On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and an RBI in the team's 4-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. It was a nice statline to see from O'Neill as he has been struggling at the plate lately. He was hitless over his previous three... Read More
Starling Marte Records His 300th Career Stolen Base
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte achieved a career milestone during the team's 6-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. He stole the 300th base of his MLB career in the game. The 11-year veteran has been an elite stolen base threat since first entering the league in 2012. Last year, he led the... Read More
Bo Bichette Fans Six Times Over The Weekend
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette remained in a bit of a funk offensively this past weekend against the Houston Astros. Across the three-game series, he went 2-for-11 for two walks and six strikeouts. The 24-year-old now has a 28.2% strikeout rate on the year, up significantly from 19.9% last year. Meanwhile, his two walks... Read More
Juan Soto Hitless Over His Last Two Games
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was stifled by San Francisco Giants pitching in the last two games of this past weekend's series. He went 0-for-8 over the two-game stint, striking out twice. He did, however, manage two hits, including a double, in the series opener on Friday. Soto is slashing .242/.405/.435 over 18 games this... Read More
Trea Turner Drives In Three Over The Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner helped the team capture two out of three games against the San Diego Padres this weekend. He recorded exactly one hit in each game to go along with a total of three RBI and two runs scored. Turner has a decent .279 batting average over 15 games this year... Read More
Luis Castillo Throws 48 Pitches In Rehab Outing Sunday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) made a rehab start at High-A Dayton on Sunday. He pitched 2 1/3 innings and allowed two hits, three walks and one earned run while striking out four. He threw a total of 48 pitches in the outing. This was the first in-game action he'd seen since Spring... Read More
Jake Fraley Could Return To The Lineup Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (knee) has been dealing with a knee injury lately, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. Rosecrans reports that Fraley was fully available off the bench for Sunday's game, though he didn't make an appearance in the game. There's a chance he could be back in the lineup on... Read More
Matt Olson Drives In Two Runs On Sunday
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 0-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and two strikeouts in the team's 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins on Sunday. He earned his two RBI on a ground out and a sacrifice fly. Olson has been swinging a hot bat out of the gate this year. Through 17... Read More
Kyle Tucker Strikes Out Three Times On Sunday
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker had a rough time at the plate in Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts. His fantasy day was salvaged a bit as he ended up scoring a run in the 10th inning. He was deployed as the team's free runner on second base... Read More
Dany Jimenez Records His Third Save On Sunday
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez converted his third save in as many opportunities on Sunday. He closed out the team's 2-0 victory over the Texas Rangers, pitching a scoreless ninth inning while allowing two hits. The 28-year-old is clearly a favorite ninth inning option of the team. However, his last two saves have come... Read More
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Reaches Base Three Times On Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a productive game in the team's 8-7 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday. He went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored. Both of his hits were singles. The 23-year-old superstar recorded exactly two hits in each of the team's three games... Read More
David Bednar Earns His Second Save On Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar locked down his second save of the year on Sunday after he put a cap on the team's 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. He had a bit of a rocky ninth inning as he allowed two hits and a walk, but no runners crossed home plate and he... Read More
Louis Head Converts His First Save On Sunday
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Louis Head closed out the team's 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday to earn his first save of the year. Tanner Scott initially came out for the ninth inning while the Marlins had a 5-1 lead, but he allowed three runs while recording just one out. Head came on... Read More
Liam Hendriks Dealing With Back Tightness
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks (back) is dealing with some back tightness, according to White Sox manager Tony La Russa. He received treatment for the injury after Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Hendriks earned the loss in Sunday's game. He pitched a clean ninth inning, but was shelled in the 10th inning of... Read More
Daniel Bard Dealing With Back Issue
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard (back) has been dealing with a back issue, according to Rockies beat writer Danielle Allentuck. The reliever hasn't pitched since April 19 and the team turned to Alex Colome for the save in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Allentuck reported that Bard's back issue isn't... Read More
Lucas Sims Locks Down The Save On Sunday
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims earned his first save of the year on Sunday as he closed out the team's 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. He retired all three batters he faced in the ninth inning, needing just 11 pitches to get through the inning. Sims spent the first two weeks of... Read More
Gerrit Cole Bounces Back In Win Over Guardians
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole looked more like the ace we're used to seeing in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians. He pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, one walk and no runs while striking out nine. His efforts led to his first win of the season. Cole struggled significantly... Read More
Charlie Blackmon Goes 4-For-5 In Sunday's Win
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon helped lead the team to a 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. He went 4-for-5 with a double, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored. Blackmon entered the game with a .227 batting average and a .715 OPS. However, after his big game, he's now slashing... Read More
Shane McClanahan Strikes Out Seven Red Sox On Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan had a fantastic outing against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. He pitched seven innings and allowed six hits, no walks and two earned runs while striking out seven. He earned his first win of the year as the Rays took the game 5-2. This was McClanahan's second... Read More
Ryan Thompson Gets The Save For Tampa Bay On Sunday
On Sunday, Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ryan Thompson became the team's third reliever to record a save this year. He closed out the team's 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox by pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He retired each of the three batters he faced and recorded one strikeout. Andrew Kittredge, who leads... Read More
David Price Placed On Injured List On Sunday
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed relief pitcher David Price on the injured list on Sunday. No injury has been specified yet for the 36-year-old veteran. In corresponding moves, the Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Reyes Moronta and designated left-handed pitcher Darien Nunez for assignment. Price has made five appearances out of the bullpen... Read More
Steven Kwan Exits With Hamstring Tightness On Sunday
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) was removed in the third inning of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees due to right hamstring tightness. Ernie Clement came in to replace Kwan in left field. Kwan certainly got banged up this weekend in the Bronx. He suffered a head injury in Saturday's game after colliding... Read More
Brandon Marsh Scratched With Stomach Bug On Sunday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (illness) was a late scratch from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. According to Angels beat writer Sam Blum, Marsh came down with a stomach bug. Jo Adell and Taylor Ward will be the team's corner outfielders for Sunday's contest. Marsh is off to a... Read More
Fred VanVleet Questionable For Game 5
Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (hip) is being listed as questionable by the team ahead of Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. VanVleet suffered a left hip strain in the first half of Game 4 and wasn't able to return to the court in the second half. The Raptors will be facing... Read More
