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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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Cubs, Mets Have Discussed Willson Contreras, David Robertson
According to an article from Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation, the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets reportedly "have had ongoing discussions about a potential trade package for catcher Willson Contreras and relief pitcher David Robertson that would see New York send multiple top prospects to Chicago." Contreras has, so far, enjoyed a... Read More
Jesus Luzardo Set For Rehab Start Wednesday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (forearm) is set for a rehab outing with the organization's Triple-A affiliate on Wednesday. Luzardo is reportedly scheduled to throw five innings in what will be his third rehab outing. The 24-year-old has pitched to a 4.03 ERA and a 3.75 FIP in six starts spanning 29 innings for... Read More
Giancarlo Stanton Placed On 10-Day Injured List Tuesday
The New York Yankees placed outfielder and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to left Achilles tendonitis. The move was made retroactive to Sunday, July 24. Stanton is hitting .229 with a .309 on-base percentage in 328 plate appearances for the Yankees this season. He's also connected on... Read More
Rays Sign Chase Anderson To Minors Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed right-handed pitcher Chase Anderson to a minor league contract. The 34-year-old most recently appeared in the Majors with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2021, throwing 48 innings and pitching to a 6.75 ERA and a 5.86 FIP. Most recently Anderson made 17 appearances, including 15 starts, for the Tigers' Triple-A... Read More
Didi Gregorius On The Bench Monday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius will be on the bench for the team's series opener on Monday against the Atlanta Braves and left-hander Max Fried. Gregorius is batting .225 with a .284 on-base percentage, a home run, and a stolen base in 204 plate appearances this season. Instead, Bryson Stott will move over from second... Read More
Daniel Lynch Set To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday
Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch (finger) is reportedly set to begin a rehab assignment on Monday with the organization's Triple-A affiliate. Lynch previously made 15 starts for Kansas City this season, pitching to a 5.05 ERA, a 4.24 FIP, 73 strikeouts, and 33 walks in 71.1 innings. He'd also registered three wins for the... Read More
Salvador Perez Progressing Toward Rehab Assignment
According to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star, Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) is nearing a return to the field. Per an article from Worthy on July 24, "Royals manager Mike Matheny ... indicated star catcher Salvador Perez continues to progress toward a minor-league rehab assignment of his own." Worthy's article also... Read More
No Momentum In Mets Trade Talks For Josh Bell
According to a tweet from SNY's Andy Martino, "There has been no momentum in Josh Bell/Mets talks to date as Mets continue to scout Trey Mancini." Bell is currently enjoying a strong season for the division-rival Washington Nationals, hitting .305 with a .388 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 407 plate appearances. He's only... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 15
Welcome back RotoBallers from the All-Star break! We're back at it for some fantasy baseball trade targets and avoids for Week 15 of the MLB season. 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... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 14
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
Corey Kluber Picks Up Win Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber earned the win on Tuesday in his latest start. The veteran threw six innings against the Boston Red Sox, scattering four hits, two earned runs, and a walk. He also struck out seven batters in the outing and registered a 31% CSW rate. Kluber generated 14 swinging strikes on... Read More
Darin Ruf Not In Wednesday's Lineup
San Francisco Giants first baseman and outfielder Darin Ruf isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed starter Zac Gallen. In 275 plate appearances this season, the 35-year-old is hitting .222 with a .335 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. LaMonte Wade Jr. is... Read More
Spencer Strider Strikes Out Eight On Tuesday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider turned in another solid outing on Tuesday. The 23-year-old threw 4.2 innings against the New York Mets and allowed five hits, three walks, and a run while striking out eight batters. All told, Strider generated 11 swinging strikes on 103 pitches and posted a 25% CSW rate. In 70.1... Read More
Wilmer Flores Isn't Starting On Wednesday
San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores isn't in the team's lineup for a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen on Wednesday. The veteran has enjoyed a solid season so far for San Francisco, hitting .252 with a .337 on-base percentage and 12 home runs in 323 plate appearances. Thairo Estrada is starting... Read More
Joey Bart On The Bench Wednesday
San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed starter Zac Gallen. So far this season, Bart is hitting .168 with a .299 on-base percentage and five home runs in 127 plate appearances. Instead, the Giants will start Austin Wynns at catcher against Gallen and... Read More
Josh Fleming Placed On Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-handed pitcher Josh Fleming (oblique) on the 15-day injured list due to right oblique tightness. The 26-year-old has made eight appearances for the Rays this year, including a pair of starts. Overall, he's logged a 6.84 ERA and a 4.13 FIP in 26.1 innings of work this season while striking... Read More
Rays Recall Tommy Romero
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-handed starter Tommy Romero on Tuesday. Romero made his Major League debut earlier this season, giving up five hits, three earned runs, two hits, and a home run in 1.2 innings of work. He also struck out a batter in that start before allowing just a home run in two... Read More
Alex Cobb Allows Three Runs On Monday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb had a solid outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. The veteran threw 100 pitches in six innings, allowing six hits, four walks, and three earned runs in the process. He struck out four batters but only generated seven swinging strikes on the day. Cobb also logged a... Read More
White Sox Promote Oscar Colas to Double-A
The Chicago White Sox are reportedly promoting outfield prospect Oscar Colas to the team's Double-A affiliate. The 23-year-old appeared in 59 games for Chicago's Advanced-A club, hitting .312 with a .369 on-base percentage, seven home runs, 23 total extra-base hits, and a stolen base in 268 plate appearances. Speculatively speaking, he seems unlikely to make... Read More
Jonathan Loaisiga's Rehab Assignment Transferred To Triple-A
New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga (shoulder) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. The 27-year-old reliever hasn't pitched in the Majors since May 22 and has made only 18 appearances this season. In those 18 appearances, Loaisiga has pitched to a 7.02 ERA, a 5.09 FIP, and 18 strikeouts. He's... Read More
William Contreras Isn't Starting On Monday
Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras isn't in Monday's lineup for a matchup with the New York Mets and right-handed starting pitcher Max Scherzer. Contreras is batting .273 with a .358 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and two stolen bases in 162 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Travis d'Arnaud catching on Monday and hitting... Read More
Isaac Paredes Isn't In Monday's Lineup
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes isn't starting on Monday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello. The 23-year-old is batting .240 with a .304 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 161 plate appearances this season. The Rays will go with Ji-Man Choi, Jonathan Aranda, Taylor Walls, and Yandy Diaz across the... Read More
Jon Berti On The Bench Monday
Miami Marlins infielder and outfielder Jon Berti isn't in the starting lineup on Monday. The versatile Berti will be on the bench for Monday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-handed starter Mitch Keller. For the season, the 32-year-old, who has seen more starts at third base than any other position, is batting .277 with... Read More
Jameson Taillon Struggles Against Red Sox
New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon struggled in his latest outing on Sunday. The right-hander threw 91 pitches in five innings, surrendering seven hits, six earned runs, a walk, and three home runs. He struck out three batters on the day and finished with 12 swinging strikes. Taillon also logged a 26% CSW rate.... Read More
Eric Haase On The Bench Monday For Game 1
Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase will begin the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals on the bench. Haase is hitting .234 with a .283 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 152 plate appearances. Detroit will instead start Tucker Barnhart behind the plate. Barnhart is batting .217 with a .280 on-base... Read More
Jonathan Schoop Not Starting Game 1 On Monday
Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop isn't in the team's lineup for the first game of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Brad Keller on Monday. Schoop is batting .212 with a .248 on-base percentage, six home runs, and five stolen bases in 322 plate appearances this season. Harold Castro is starting... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 13
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
Isaac Paredes Not Starting Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello. The 23-year-old is batting .254 with a .313 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 147 plate appearances this season. It'll be Taylor Walls starting at third base and hitting sixth against... Read More
Bobby Witt Jr. Not Starting On Wednesday
Kansas City Royals infielder Bobby Witt Jr. (hand) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Houston Astros and right-handed starter Cristian Javier after he was hit by a pitch in the hand on Tuesday night. The rookie is batting .236 with a .286 on-base percentage, 12 home runs and 12 stolen bases in... Read More
Tyler Mahle Placed On The Injured List
The Cincinnati Reds placed starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to a strained right shoulder. The move was made retroactive to Sunday. Mahle has been one of the Reds' best pitchers this season. The 27-year-old has made 17 starts and has pitched to a 4.48 ERA and a... Read More
