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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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Triston McKenzie Throws Eight Scoreless Innings Sunday
Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie turned in another strong outing on Sunday. Facing the Houston Astros, McKenzie threw eight scoreless frames against Yordan Alvarez and company, giving up just two hits and a walk while striking out eight batters. The right-hander logged a quality 32% CSW rate and generated 17 swinging strikes on 91 pitches... Read More
Yu Darvish Allows Two Runs Against Dodgers
San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish allowed just two earned runs in his most recent outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Darvish also gave up seven hits, but didn't walk a batter and struck out five Los Angeles hitters on the day. He finished with a 24% CSW rate and logged 10 swinging... Read More
Jesus Luzardo Turns In Strong Outing Sunday
Miami Marlins starter Jesus Luzardo was excellent on Sunday in his most recent start against the Chicago Cubs. Luzardo struck out six in seven shutout innings, giving up just a hit and a walk. The 24-year-old left-hander generated 12 swinging strikes on 91 pitches against Chicago and finished with a 26% CSW rate. Of the... Read More
Cristian Javier Turns In Solid Start Sunday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier enjoyed a quality outing on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. Javier threw six innings against the American League Central club, allowing six hits and a run while striking out four batters. The only run he allowed came on a solo home run by catcher Luke Maile in the bottom... Read More
Logan Webb Throws Seven Innings Against A's On Sunday
San Francisco Giants starter Logan Webb came away with the win in his latest outing against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. The veteran threw seven innings and scattered four hits, three walks, and a pair of earned runs. He also struck out five batters on the day. Overall, Webb threw 97 pitches and generated 13... Read More
Spencer Strider Gives Up Four Runs Against Mets On Sunday
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider struggled in his most recent start on Sunday. The 23-year-old struck out five batters in 2.2 innings of work against the New York Mets but also surrendered six hits, four earned runs and a pair of walks in the process. Strider generated 12 swinging strikes against the Mets, six each... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 17
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
Kyle Farmer On The Bench Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds infielder Kyle Farmer isn't in the starting lineup for a matchup with the Miami Marlins and right-handed starter Sandy Alcantara on Wednesday. Farmer is batting .248 with a .322 on-base percentage, six home runs, and four stolen bases in 352 plate appearances this season. He'll head to the bench with Jose Barrero starting... Read More
Reds Recall Jose Barrero
The Cincinnati Reds recalled shortstop Jose Barrero from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. One of the organization's most promising prospects, Barrero made his Major League debut for the Reds last season, hitting .200 with a .286 on-base percentage and a stolen base in 56 plate appearances. So far in 2022, the 24-year-old is batting .209 with... Read More
Royals Select Michael Massey's Contract
The Kansas City Royals selected infielder Michael Massey's contract on Wednesday from Triple-A Omaha. Massey, 24, previously made his Major League debut this season, collecting three hits in eight plate appearances for the Royals. In 143 plate appearances with Kansas City's Triple-A affiliate, he hit .325 with a .392 on-base percentage, seven home runs and... Read More
Dodgers Select Miguel Vargas' Contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of infielder Miguel Vargas on Tuesday. One of the organization's best prospects, the 22-year-old has spent the 2022 season at Triple-A so far, batting .291 with a .382 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 437 plate appearances. Vargas has seen most of his time... Read More
Noah Syndergaard Will Make Phillies Debut Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Noah Syndergaard will reportedly make his first start for the club on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, per a tweet from MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Acquired from the Los Angeles Angels at the trade deadline, Syndergaard has made 18 starts this season. In those 18 starts, he's thrown 80 innings and has pitched... Read More
Phillies Interested In Carlos Rodon
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly interested in San Francisco Giants starter Carlos Rodon, per the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. The Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals are also showing interest in the left-hander. The 29-year-old has pitched to a 3.00 ERA and a 2.29 FIP in 123 innings for the Giants this season, logging... Read More
Joey Gallo Traded To Dodgers
According to a tweet from Sports Illustrated's Pat Ragazzo on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Joey Gallo from the New York Yankees for minor league pitcher Clayton Beeter. The outfielder is batting .159 with a .282 on-base percentage, 12 home runs and two stolen bases in 273 plate appearances this season. He'll give... Read More
Red Sox Acquire Eric Hosmer From Padres
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer has reportedly been traded to the Boston Red Sox, per the San Diego Union-Tribune's Jeff Sanders, who tweeted on Tuesday that Hosmer "is heading to Boston, per team source." The veteran previously hit .272 with a .336 on-base percentage and eight home runs in 369 plate appearances for... Read More
Jesus Luzardo Turns In Solid Start Monday
Miami Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo struck out five batters in five innings against the Cincinnati Reds in his latest start on Monday. Luzardo also scattered just three hits and a pair of earned runs in five innings, throwing 81 pitches on the day. Overall, it was a solid outing for the starter, who logged 12... Read More
Yankees Reportedly Inquired On Brett Phillips
According to a tweet from NJ.com's Brendan Kuty on Monday, the New York Yankees "are among the teams who have inquired on outfielder Brett Phillips, who the Tampa Bay Rays designated for assignment on Tuesday. The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies are in the mix, too. Phillips previously appeared in 75 games for the... Read More
Nick Lodolo Turns In Solid Start On Sunday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo logged a solid start on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. The left-hander allowed just four hits, two walks and an earned run in six innings against Baltimore, striking out seven batters in the process. All told, Lodolo generated 17 swinging strikes on 98 pitches and finished with a 28%... Read More
Yankees Acquire Scott Effross
The New York Yankees announced in a tweet on Monday that the team acquired right-handed relief pitcher Scott Effross from the Chicago Cubs. The Yankees are sending pitching prospect Hayden Wesneski back to the Cubs. Effross has been nothing but effective so far for Chicago, logging a 2.66 ERA, a 2.19 FIP, 50 strikeouts, and... Read More
Taylor Rogers, Others Traded To Brewers
According to a tweet from ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday, the Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly acquiring relief pitcher Taylor Rogers along with fellow reliever Dinelson Lamet, pitching prospect Robert Gasser and outfield prospect Esteury Ruiz in exchange for relief pitcher Josh Hader. Rogers has converted 28 saves for the Padres this season, but has struggled... Read More
Padres Agree To Five-Year Deal With Joe Musgrove
According to a tweet from The Athletic's Jim Bowden, the San Diego Padres have reportedly agreed to a five-year deal with starting pitcher Joe Musgrove worth $100 million. The reported extension will keep the right-hander in San Diego long-term. Musgrove has enjoyed a strong season with the Padres in 2022, pitching to a 2.65 ERA,... Read More
Padres Acquire Josh Hader From Brewers
According to a tweet from ESPN's Jeff Passan, the San Diego Padres have reportedly acquired relief pitcher Josh Hader from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers, right-hander Dinelson Lamet, pitching prospect Robert Gasser, and outfield prospect Esteury Ruiz. Hader has thrown 34 innings for the Brewers this season, pitching to a 4.24 ERA... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 16
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
Sean Murphy Not Starting On Wednesday
Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy isn't in the team's lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Houston Astros and right-handed starter Cristian Javier. Murphy has been one of Oakland's best position players so far this season, batting .244 with a .322 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and a stolen base in 368 plate appearances.... Read More
Josh Jung Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday
According to a tweet from The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant, Texas Rangers third base prospect Josh Jung (shoulder) "will start DHing in Arizona Complex games on Thursday. Could start playing field in 10 days or so after a re-evaluation." Jung has yet to appear in a game at any level this season due to... Read More
Yankees Reportedly "In On" Frankie Montas, Luis Castillo
According to a tweet from the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the New York Yankees are reportedly "in on Frankie Montas as well as Luis Castillo (and others)." Montas is enjoying another strong season for the Oakland Athletics, pitching to a 3.18 ERA and a 3.36 FIP in 104.2 innings. He's also struck out 109... Read More
Dodgers Option Mitch White To Triple-A
The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned right-handed starting pitcher Mitch White to Triple-A on Wednesday. White was optioned to the minors along with left-handed reliever Garrett Cleavinger as the Dodgers needed to make room on the active roster for starter Andrew Heaney, who was activated from the injured list, and right-hander Jake Reed, who was recalled.... Read More
Andrew Heaney Activated From Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated left-handed starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) from the injured list on Wednesday. The 31-year-old has made just three starts for the Dodgers this season, the most recent of which came on June 16 against the Cleveland Guardians. Overall, Heaney has thrown 15.1 innings for Los Angeles, striking out 23 batters... Read More
Robbie Grossman On The Bench Tuesday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman isn't in the team's lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the San Diego Padres and right-handed starter Mike Clevinger. Grossman is hitting .205 with a .310 on-base percentage, two home runs, and three stolen bases in 303 plate appearances for the Tigers this season. Instead, it'll be Akil Baddoo... Read More
Anthony Bender Set For Rehab Outing Tuesday
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bender (back) will reportedly make a rehab appearance for the organization's Double-A affiliate on Tuesday. Bender is currently on the 60-day injured list and most recently pitched in the Majors on May 18 in an appearance against the Washington Nationals. So far this season, the right-hander has pitched to a... Read More
