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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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Buster Posey Not In The Starting Lineup Saturday
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (back) isn't in the team's lineup on Saturday. Posey wasn't in Friday's lineup either after being scratched due to back tightness. He's enjoying a stellar season at the plate but won't start against Oakland Athletics right-hander Frankie Montas. The 34-year-old has been baseball's best catcher so far, batting .322... Read More
Bryce Harper Exits Game After Being Hit By Pitch
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (leg) exited Saturday's contest against the New York Mets after being hit by a pitch. Harper went to bunt but was hit on the left leg by a Jacob deGrom offering down and in. He was replaced by fellow outfielder Travis Jankowski. Fantasy managers will obviously be hoping this doesn't... Read More
Charlie Morton's Start Pushed Back To Tuesday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton will start Tuesday now instead of Sunday. MLB.com's Mark Bowman cited Morton throwing over seven innings in each of his last two starts as the reason for the switch. This is certainly a positive for fantasy managers, as Morton, who was previously scheduled to face the Cincinnati Reds, will... Read More
Austin Hedges Activated From The Injured List
The Cleveland Indians activated catcher Austin Hedges (concussion) from the injured list on Thursday, and he is starting and hitting ninth against Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios. Catcher Ryan Lavarnway was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. With Roberto Perez on the injured list, Hedges and Rene Rivera will handle the catching duties for... Read More
Taylor Walls Placed On The Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays placed shortstop Taylor Walls (wrist) on the injured list on Thursday because of right wrist tendinitis. Walls made his Major League debut earlier this season and has hit .222 with a .337 on-base percentage in 95 plate appearances. He has also added three stolen bases and a home run. The shortstop's... Read More
Bryse Wilson, Drew Smyly Starting On Sunday
Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryse Wilson will start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Drew Smyly will take the hill for the second game. They'll match up with a Cardinals lineup that entered play Saturday with a .298 on-base percentage. Only the Seattle Mariners have a lower on-base percentage as a... Read More
Mike Brosseau Optioned To Triple-A
The Tampa Bay Rays optioned infielder Mike Brosseau to Triple-A on Saturday. The versatile Brosseau has hit .182 in 148 plate appearances so far this season with 16 RBI, four home runs, and a stolen base. The Rays have utilized Brosseau at first base, second base, and third base this season. However, due to the... Read More
Adam Wainwright and Kwang Hyun Kim Starting On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright will start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. Kwang Hyun Kim will get the ball for the second contest. Wainwright and Kim are both having quality seasons, but they'll face an Atlanta lineup that entered play Saturday fourth in the league in home runs and... Read More
Cardinals-Braves Postponed Saturday
The Saturday game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of inclement weather. The two National League franchises will make up the game on Sunday as part of a doubleheader. Fantasy managers will have to turn to their respective benches to replace the likes of Nolan Arenado, Freddie Freeman, Ozzie Albies and... Read More
Jose Ramirez Not Starting Saturday
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (foot) isn't in the starting lineup for the club on Saturday for their matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Also per Zack Meisel's tweet, Ramirez exited Friday's game due to a left foot contusion after being hit by a pitch. Ramirez has been his usual elite self in 2021, hitting... Read More
Ian Kennedy Activated From The Injured List
Texas Rangers reliever Ian Kennedy (hamstring) is back from the injured list. Rangers executive vice president of communications John Blake announced the roster move in a tweet on Wednesday. Fellow pitcher Hyeon-Jong Yang was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Signed to a minor league deal in the offseason, Kennedy has been... Read More
Michael Conforto To Begin Rehab Assignment
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) will reportedly start a rehab assignment with the club's Triple-A affiliate on Wednesday. North Jersey Media Group's Justin Toscano reported in a tweet that manager Luis Rojas had announced the news. Also, per Toscano's tweet, Conforto could join the Mets next week. Getting Conforto back in the lineup soon... Read More
T.J. Zeuch Will Reportedly Start Thursday Against Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander T.J. Zeuch will reportedly take the mound Thursday as the starter at home with the New York Yankees in town. It might be best to avoid him as a streamer, even in deeper leagues, against a Yankees lineup that has scored more runs than just four teams entering play on Wednesday. The... Read More
Mitch Haniger Not In The Lineup On Monday
The Associated Press' Tim Booth reported Monday in a tweet that Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (knee) won't play for the M's on Monday. Manager Scott Servais is optimistic that Haniger can avoid a stint on the injured list. That'd be ideal for not just the Mariners but fantasy managers as well. The outfielder has been among... Read More
Isaac Paredes Optioned To Triple-A Toledo
The Detroit Tigers announced Monday on the team's official public relations Twitter account that they optioned infielder Isaac Paredes to Triple-A Toledo and reinstated reliever Michael Fulmer (shoulder) from the injured list. Paredes provided the Tigers with some infield depth after Jeimer Candelario's placement on the bereavement list. He collected three walks, two runs, a home run,... Read More
Jeimer Candelario Could Be Available Monday
The Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold reported in a tweet Monday that Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario "could be available off the bench tonight." Candelario was placed on the bereavement list on June 8. The team announced via their public relations Twitter account on June 12 that they had reinstated him from the bereavement... Read More
Michael Fulmer Could Return Soon
The Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold reported in a tweet Monday that Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said right-hander Michael Fulmer (shoulder) could return from the injured list either Monday or Tuesday. Fulmer has pitched to a 3.34 ERA with 35 strikeouts, 10 walks and four saves in 35 innings pitched. He began the year... Read More
