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Ben Rosener is a baseball writer whose work has previously appeared on the digital pages of Motor City Bengals, Bleacher Report, USA Today, FanSided.com and World Soccer Talk among others. He also writes about the Detroit Tigers on the Getting You Through the Tigers Rebuild Patreon page, which he created. When he’s not writing he’s probably researching upgrades for his fantasy team. He only refers to himself in the third person for bios.
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Cardinals Option Dakota Hudson To Triple-A
The St. Louis Cardinals optioned starting pitcher Dakota Hudson to Triple-A on Monday. The 27-year-old has been a solid rotation option for the Cardinals this year, logging a 4.43 ERA, a 4.45 FIP, 72 walks, and 56 walks in 126 innings. He's given up three runs or fewer in six of his last 10 starts... Read More
Cardinals Activate Jack Flaherty From Injured List
The St. Louis Cardinals activated starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Monday. Flaherty has made three starts in the Majors this season, allowing nine walks, eight hits, five earned runs, and a home run in eight innings while registering six strikeouts. He previously made 17 appearances for the Cardinals in... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 21
Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in... Read More
Gunnar Henderson Hitting Sixth In Major League Debut
Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is batting sixth and starting at third base on Wednesday in his Major League debut. One of the sport's best prospects, Henderson hit .297 with a .416 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and 22 stolen bases in 503 combined plate appearances in the minors for Baltimore's Double-A and Triple-A affiliates.... Read More
Orioles Sign Jesus Aguilar To Minor League Deal
The Baltimore Orioles reportedly signed veteran first baseman Jesus Aguilar to a minor league deal on Wednesday, per a tweet from MASN's Roch Kubatko. Kubatko also noted in his tweet that Aguilar is joining Baltimore's major league taxi squad on Wednesday, so there's a good chance he'll join the big-league club when rosters expand on... Read More
Rays Recall Vidal Brujan
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled infielder and outfielder Vidal Brujan on Wednesday. Brujan has appeared in 46 games for Tampa Bay so far this season, hitting .167 with a .230 on-base percentage, two home runs, and four stolen bases in 152 plate appearances. He's been much more productive at Triple-A, however, with a .301 average,... Read More
Brandon Lowe Placed On Injured list
The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Brandon Lowe (triceps) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a right triceps contusion. The move was made retroactive to Aug. 28. So far this season, the 28-year-old has appeared in 61 games for the Rays, seeing the bulk of his playing time at second base. He's... Read More
Rays Place Shane McClanahan On 15-Day Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-handed starter Shane McClanahan (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to a left shoulder impingement. The 25-year-old was in the midst of a strong season, both for the Rays and for fantasy managers, before the injury. In 147.1 innings of work, McClanahan struck out 182 batters compared... Read More
Ronald Acuna Jr. Isn't Starting Tuesday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) isn't in the team's lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Colorado Rockies and right-handed starter Jose Urena. The 24-year-old is hitting .274 with a .367 on-base percentage, 10 home runs, and 25 stolen bases in 411 plate appearances this season. Instead, Robbie Grossman will start in... Read More
JJ Bleday Isn't In Tuesday's Lineup
Miami Marlins outfielder JJ Bleday isn't in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays and left-handed starter Shane McClanahan. Bleday made his Major League debut earlier this year for Miami and is batting .200 with a .313 on-base percentage, four home runs, and three stolen bases in 128... Read More
Javier Baez Back In The Lineup Tuesday
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) is back in the team's lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Seattle Mariners and right-handed starter George Kirby. The infielder is hitting .225 with a .269 on-base percentage, 11 home runs and eight stolen bases in 461 plate appearances this season. He'll hit third against Kirby and... Read More
Myles Straw On The Bench Tuesday
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Myles Straw isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Spenser Watkins. The veteran is batting .199 with a .274 on-base percentage and 15 stolen bases in 476 plate appearances this season. He'll head to the bench with Will Benson stepping in as the team's center fielder.... Read More
A's To Call Up Ken Waldichuk When Rosters Expand
The Oakland Athletics are reportedly set to call up pitching prospect Ken Waldichuk when rosters expand on Sept. 1, according to a tweet from Matt Kawahara of The San Francisco Chronicle on Tuesday. The former fifth-round pick has pitched at Double-A and Triple-A this season, posting a 2.84 ERA and 137 strikeouts while giving up... Read More
Astros Place Justin Verlander On Injured List
The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Justin Verlander (calf) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran has enjoyed a strong bounce-back season in 2022, both for the American League West club and for fantasy managers, pitching to a 1.84 ERA, a 2.72 FIP, 154 strikeouts, and 26 walks in 152 innings this season.... Read More
Mookie Betts Not In Monday's Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts isn't in the team's lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Miami Marlins and right-handed starter Pablo Lopez. The 29-year-old is in the midst of another highly productive season, batting .281 with a .350 on-base percentage, 31 home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 500 plate appearances so... Read More
Matthew Boyd To Join Mariners In Detroit
Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd (elbow) will reportedly be activated at some point for the team's upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers, according to The Detroit News' Chris McCosky. McCosky notes in his tweet that the left-hander will pitch out of the bullpen for the Mariners. A starter for most of his career in... Read More
Yankees To Activate Clay Holmes From Injured List
The New York Yankees reinstated relief pitcher Clay Holmes (back) from the 15-day injured list on Monday. The 29-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season for both the Yankees and fantasy managers so far, converting 17 saves and pitching to a 2.39 ERA and a 2.78 FIP in 49 innings of work. He's also struck out... Read More
Grayson Rodriguez Will Make Rehab Start Thursday
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez (lat) will reportedly make an appearance for the club's Advanced-A affiliate on Thursday, according to The Athletic's Dan Connolly. The right-hander's last start in the minors came on June 1 for Baltimore's Triple-A affiliate. Before landing on the injured list, Rodriguez made 11 starts at the highest level of... Read More
Dodgers Place Tony Gonsolin On Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to a right forearm strain. The move was made retroactive to August 26. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season for both the Dodgers and fantasy managers this season, pitching to a 2.10 ERA and a 3.34... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 20
Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in... Read More
Joey Wendle Isn't Starting On Wednesday
Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle isn't in the team's lineup for a Wednesday matchup with the Oakland Athletics and left-hander Cole Irvin. The 32-year-old is batting .248 with a .289 on-base percentage, two home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 273 plate appearances in his first season with the Marlins. Jon Berti will... Read More
Andres Gimenez On The Bench Wednesday
Cleveland Guardians infielder Andres Gimenez isn't in the team's lineup on Wednesday for a game against the San Diego Padres and left-handed starter Blake Snell. The 23-year-old is batting .309 with a .375 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and 15 stolen bases in 404 plate appearances this season. Tyler Freeman will get the start at... Read More
Elias Diaz Not In Wednesday's Lineup
Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers and left-hander Martin Perez. The 31-year-old is hitting .235 with a .297 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 286 plate appearances this season. He started Tuesday's game but will head to the bench with Brian Serven getting the start behind the... Read More
Charlie Blackmon Not Starting Wednesday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is on the bench for Wednesday's matchup with the Texas Rangers and left-handed starter Martin Perez. The veteran is enjoying a solid season at the plate, batting .270 with a .321 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and three stolen bases in 478 plate appearances. The Rockies will start Connor Joe,... Read More
Kole Calhoun On The Bench Wednesday
Texas Rangers outfielder Kole Calhoun isn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Colorado Rockies and right-handed starter Jose Urena. Calhoun is hitting .208 with a .266 on-base percentage in 361 plate appearances for Texas this season. He's also collected 11 home runs and a pair of stolen bases. Adolis... Read More
Cade Cavalli Will Make Major League Debut Friday
Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect Cade Cavalli will reportedly make his Major League debut on Friday in a start against the Cincinnati Reds, according to a tweet from 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen on Wednesday. The 22nd-overall pick in the 2020 draft, Cavalli has pitched for Washington's Triple-A affiliate in Rochester this season, making 20... Read More
Red Sox Place Nathan Eovaldi On 15-Day Injured List
The Boston Red Sox placed starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) on the 15-day injured with right shoulder inflammation. The move was made retroactive to August 19. Eovaldi had previously started 18 games for Boston this season, throwing 99.2 innings and working to a 4.15 ERA and a 4.50 FIP while striking out 96 batters and... Read More
Pirates Activate Ke'Bryan Hayes From Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Hayes has arguably been Pittsburgh's best position player this season, batting .251 with a .323 on-base percentage, six home runs, and 13 stolen bases in 434 plate appearances this season. He should continue to be a quality fantasy option... Read More
Blue Jays Activate Tim Mayza From Injured List
The Toronto Blue Jays activated reliever Tim Mayza (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran reliever has made 41 appearances this season for the Blue Jays and has been a quality option for fantasy managers in leagues where holds are part of the scoring. The left-hander has pitched to a 2.88 ERA... Read More
Jonathan Schoop Placed On 10-Day Injured List
The Detroit Tigers placed second baseman Jonathan Schoop (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a right ankle sprain. The move was made retroactive to August 21. Schoop has logged 447 plate appearances this season for Detroit, batting .202 with a .235 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and a career-high five stolen... Read More
