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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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Mitch Keller Reportedly Recalled By Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller has reportedly been recalled from Triple-A by the team. Keller previously pitched to a 7.04 ERA and a 4.95 FIP in 47.1 innings for the Pirates this season. He was much better for the organization's Triple-A affiliate though, working to a 3.21 ERA and a 3.02 FIP in 28 innings... Read More
Eloy Jimenez Not Starting On Thursday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) isn't in the team's lineup on Thursday as they take on the Kansas City Royals and right-handed starter Carlos Hernandez. Jimenez previously exited Wednesday's contest due to groin tightness and won't start against Kansas City. The White Sox will go with Adam Engel in left field in place... Read More
Jose Abreu Isn't In Thursday's Lineup
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (neck) isn't in the team's starting lineup on Thursday. The veteran has a stiff neck and won't start against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Carlos Hernandez. Abreu is enjoying another productive season for both the White Sox and fantasy managers, batting .246 with a .330 on-base percentage,... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Is Not Starting Thursday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi isn't in the starting lineup for the final game of the team's series against the Chicago White Sox. Hunter Dozier has moved from third base to left field in place of Benintendi, with Hanser Alberto stepping in at third base against White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon. Dozier is hitting... Read More
Tim Anderson Isn't Starting On Thursday
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson isn't in the starting lineup on Thursday with the team taking on the Kansas City Royals and right-handed starter Carlos Hernandez. Anderson is hitting .299 with a .333 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and 16 stolen bases in 381 plate appearances this season. Danny Mendick will be starting at... Read More
Will Smith Not Starting On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith isn't in the team's lineup on Thursday as they get set to take on the San Francisco Giants and right-handed starter Johnny Cueto. Smith is providing quality production for both the Dodgers and fantasy managers this season, hitting .260 with a .364 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and a... Read More
Blue Jays Acquire Brad Hand
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired relief pitcher Brad Hand in a trade with the Washington Nationals. Toronto sent catcher Riley Adams to Washington in return. Hand has pitched to a 3.59 ERA and a 4.33 FIP, 21 saves, 42 strikeouts, and 18 walks in 42.2 innings for the Nationals this year. This could be... Read More
Yimi Garcia Reportedly Likely To Be Traded
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Yimi Garcia is reportedly "likely to be dealt" according to a tweet from SportsGrid's Craig Mish. Garcia has pitched to a 3.47 ERA and a 4.17 FIP in 36.1 innings so far for Miami. He's also struck out 35 batters and walked 15 while registering 15 saves. If he's traded to... Read More
Cincinnati Reds Acquire Justin Wilson And Luis Cessa
The Cincinnati Reds acquired relief pitchers Justin Wilson and Luis Cessa from the New York Yankees on Tuesday night for a player to be named later. Wilson struggled in 18 innings for the Yankees in 2021, posting a 7.50 ERA and a 4.72 FIP to go along with 15 strikeouts and nine walks. Cessa, meanwhile,... Read More
Jarren Duran Out Of Game 1 Lineup On Wednesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is not in the lineup for the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Duran has collected four hits, a home run, two walks, and a pair of RBI in his first 28 Major League plate appearances. Alex Verdugo is starting in center... Read More
Mychal Givens Reportedly Traded To The Reds
Relief pitcher Mychal Givens has reportedly been traded to the Cincinnati Reds. Givens has thrown 29.2 innings for the Rockies this year, pitching to a 2.73 ERA and a 4.67 FIP while striking out 34 batters and walking 14. He could be a candidate to see a few save opportunities for Cincinnati with Lucas Sims... Read More
Max Scherzer Could Reportedly Be Dealt Soon
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer could reportedly be traded tonight. According to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Morosi, trade discussions involving Scherzer "have continued to intensify." There appear to be a number of clubs that are interested, including three mentioned in Morosi's tweet, who the reporter described as "top suitors." The three teams... Read More
Jonathan Schoop Scratched Due To Back Tightness
Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop (back) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to back tightness and not anything related to a trade. Schoop was originally set to bat second and start at first base against the Minnesota Twins and left-hander J.A. Happ. Instead, Harold Castro will start at first base and hit eighth for... Read More
Zack Collins Isn't Starting On Sunday
Chicago White Sox catcher Zack Collins isn't in the team's starting lineup on Sunday for a matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-handed starter Brandon Woodruff. Collins is hitting .217 with a .337 on-base percentage, four home runs, and a stolen base in 170 plate appearances this season. The White Sox will instead go with... Read More
Luis Urias Isn't Starting On Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday as they get set to take on the Chicago White Sox and right-handed starter Lance Lynn. Urias has provided both the Brewers and fantasy managers with some solid production this season, hitting .237 with a .333 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and... Read More
Tyler Alexander Will Start On Tuesday
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyler Alexander will start for the team on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. Alexander has made 28 appearances for the Tigers this season, pitching to a 4.24 ERA and a 4.47 FIP while striking out 41 batters and walking just 11 in 46.2 innings. Four of his 28 appearances have been starts,... Read More
Mitch Moreland Not Starting On Sunday
Oakland Athletics designated hitter Mitch Moreland isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday as they take on the Mariners and left-handed starter Marco Gonzales. Moreland is batting .235 with a .296 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 199 plate appearances this season. He generally doesn't start much against left-handed pitchers, so it's Jed Lowrie... Read More
Mike Yastrzemski Isn't Starting On Sunday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski isn't starting on Sunday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander JT Brubaker. Yastrzemski is batting .229 this season with a .322 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 335 plate appearances. LaMonte Wade Jr. is starting in Yastrzemski's place in right field and... Read More
Buster Posey Not Starting On Sunday
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday for a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander JT Brubaker. Posey is having a stellar season at the plate for both the Giants and fantasy managers, hitting .323 with a .412 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 257... Read More
Spencer Howard Will Start On Monday
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Spencer Howard will start for the team on Monday against the Washington Nationals. Howard has pitched to a 5.11 ERA, a 4.30 FIP, 29 strikeouts, and 17 walks in 10 appearances spanning 24.2 innings for the Phillies this season. Six of those 10 appearances have been starts. Most recently, Howard limited the... Read More
Oscar Mercado Not Starting On Saturday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado isn't in the team's starting lineup on Saturday as they take on right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays. Mercado is hitting .240 with a .296 on-base percentage, a home run, and two stolen bases in 54 plate appearances this season. Cleveland is instead going with Harold Ramirez, Bradley... Read More
Tyler Stephenson Isn't Starting On Saturday
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson isn't in the team's lineup on Saturday as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals and right-handed starter Jake Woodford. Stephenson has provided both the Reds and fantasy managers with some solid production from behind the plate this season. The 24-year-old is hitting .278 with a .366 on-base percentage and... Read More
Eric Hosmer Not In Saturday's Lineup
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer isn't in the team's starting lineup on Saturday to face the Miami Marlins and left-handed starter Braxton Garrett. Hosmer is currently hitting .266 with a .329 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and five stolen bases in 354 plate appearances this season. Jurickson Profar is starting in his place... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Set For Another Minor League Start
New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) isn't set to return to the Majors just yet. The veteran hasn't pitched for the Mets yet this season due to a torn hamstring. He's made two rehab starts so far and is set to make another start in the minors this weekend. Carrasco pitched to a... Read More
Eric Haase Isn't Starting On Saturday
Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't in the team's starting lineup on Saturday as the team takes on the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Carlos Hernandez. Haase has provided solid production for both fantasy managers and the Tigers this season. He's hitting .238 with a .289 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and a stolen base... Read More
Tyrone Taylor Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor isn't in the team's lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Kansas City Royals. Taylor is hitting .240 with a .329 on-base percentage this year in 167 plate appearances. He's also hit seven home runs and stolen five bases. However, he won't be starting Wednesday against Royals right-hander Brad Keller. Jackie... Read More
Keston Hiura Isn't Starting On Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Keston Hiura isn't in the team's lineup on Wednesday as they take on the Kansas City Royals. Hiura has struggled at the plate so far this season, batting .169 with a .261 on-base percentage, four home runs and a pair of stolen bases in 190 plate appearances. Jace Peterson is getting... Read More
Max Muncy Suffers Right Shoulder Contusion
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (shoulder) left the team's win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night due to a right shoulder contusion. The veteran had a hit and an RBI in three plate appearances before exiting. This will certainly be a situation to monitor for fantasy managers moving forward, as Muncy has... Read More
J.D. Davis Not In Wednesday's Lineup
New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis isn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday. Davis has provided some strong fantasy production when on the field for the Mets, hitting .357 with a .455 on-base percentage and four home runs in 66 plate appearances this season. He's started the last four games at third for... Read More
Victor Caratini Out Of Game 1 Lineup On Wednesday
San Diego Padres catcher Victor Caratini isn't in the starting lineup for the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The 27-year-old is hitting .222 with a .320 on-base percentage, six home runs and a pair of stolen bases in 241 plate appearances this season. Webster Rivas is starting at... Read More
