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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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Brandon Lowe Not In Monday's Lineup
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe isn't starting Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers and right-handed starter Alex Faedo. Lowe is batting .212 with a .293 on-base percentage, five home runs, and a stolen base in 1333 plate appearances this season. Vidal Brujan is batting fifth and starting at second base instead on Monday.... Read More
Christian Vazquez In The Starting Lineup Monday
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is back in the starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Houston Astros and right-hander Jake Odorizzi. The 31-year-old got the day off on Sunday but will hit eighth against Odorizzi and the Astros. So far this season, Vazquez is batting .230 with a .280 on-base percentage... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Back in Monday's Lineup
Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi is back in the lineup Monday for a matchup with the Chicago White Sox and right-handed starter Johnny Cueto. One of Kansas City's best position players this season, Benintendi is batting .316 with a .375 on-base percentage and two home runs in 128 plate appearances this season. He wasn't... Read More
Raisel Iglesias Once Again An Elite Fantasy Closer
Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias is once again among fantasy baseball's best closers this season. The veteran has pitched to a 4.05 ERA and a 3.78 FIP in 13.1 innings this season. He's also logged eight saves while striking out 16 batters and walking just four. The ERA may seem unideal, but it's largely... Read More
Max Fried Once Again Effective For Atlanta In 2022
Atlanta Braves left-handed starter Max Fried is enjoying another quality season in 2022. The 28-year-old is sporting a 3.14 ERA and a 3.50 FIP in 43 innings spanning seven starts for the defending World Series champions. He has also registered 41 strikeouts compared to just four walks in those 43 innings. Next up for the... Read More
Pete Alonso Enjoying Strong Start To 2022
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is once again producing at an above-average rate at the plate. After hitting .262 with a .344 on-base percentage, 37 home runs, and three stolen bases in 637 plate appearances last season, Alonso is batting .270 with a .342 on-base percentage and eight home runs in 155 plate... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 5
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
Trent Grisham In Wednesday's Starting Lineup
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Keegan Thompson. The outfielder wasn't in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup between the two teams but will hit eighth on Wednesday and start in center field. In 119 plate appearances this season,... Read More
Jesus Aguilar Isn't Starting On Wednesday
Miami Marlins first baseman and designated hitter Jesus Aguilar is on the bench on Wednesday. The Marlins will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed starter Merrill Kelly but will do so without Aguilar in the lineup. The veteran is batting .260 with a .339 on-base percentage and three home runs in 121 plate appearances... Read More
Jazz Chisholm Jr. In Wednesday's Lineup
Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. The infielder didn't start Tuesday's contest, but returns for a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed starter Merrill Kelly. So far this season, the 24-year-old is batting .300 with a .343 on-base percentage, five home runs, and six stolen... Read More
Jarred Kelenic On The Bench Wednesday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic isn't in the starting lineup on Wednesday. The Mariners will take on the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Bailey Falter but will do so with Kelenic on the bench. The outfielder is batting .141 with a .221 on-base percentage, three home runs, and four stolen bases in 95 plate appearances this... Read More
Bryson Stott Returns To The Lineup Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott is back in the lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Seattle Mariners and right-handed starter Logan Gilbert. Stott previously had the day off on Tuesday. So far this season, the infielder is hitting .122 with a .163 on-base percentage in 43 plate appearances. He'll start at shortstop and... Read More
J.T. Realmuto On The Bench Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto isn't in the starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Seattle Mariners. Realmuto is batting .255 with a .321 on-base percentage, two home runs, and three stolen bases in 112 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Garrett Stubbs catching and batting ninth on Wednesday against the Mariners... Read More
Edwin Rios In Tuesday's Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Edwin Rios is in Tuesday's starting lineup for a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Bryse Wilson. Rios is batting .250 with a .280 on-base percentage, and a pair of home runs in 25 plate appearances this season. He's getting the start at designated hitter on Tuesday and is hitting... Read More
Max Muncy Returns To Dodgers Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is back in the lineup on Tuesday. Muncy got the day off on Monday but is starting at second base for a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Bryse Wilson. So far, in 104 plate appearances this season, Muncy is batting .136 with a .327 on-base percentage and... Read More
Will Smith On The Bench For Dodgers Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith isn't starting on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-handed starter Bryse Wilson. Smith is batting .231 with a .342 on-base percentage and a pair of home runs in 76 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Austin Barnes starting behind the plate and hitting ninth. Barnes has hit... Read More
Whit Merrifield Hitting Eighth On Tuesday
Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield is batting eighth on Tuesday for a matchup with the Texas Rangers and left-handed starter Martin Perez. Merrifield started the year batting near the top of the Kansas City lineup, but he has hit either fifth or sixth for the last week. This is the first time he's... Read More
Travis d'Arnaud Returns To Tuesday's Lineup
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is back in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Boston Red Sox and right-handed starter Garrett Whitlock. The veteran is batting sixth against the Red Sox after getting the day off on Monday. So far this season, d'Arnaud is batting .299 with a .325 on-base percentage and a pair... Read More
Wade Miley To Be Activated And Start Tuesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Wade Miley (elbow) will reportedly be activated and start for the Cubs on Tuesday, according to manager David Ross, MLB.com's Shaun O'Neil reports. Miley pitched to a 3.37 ERA and a 3.97 FIP in 163 innings for the division-rival Cincinnati Reds last season. The veteran also struck out 125 batters while... Read More
Daniel Vogelbach On The Bench Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman and designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach is on the bench for Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starter Julio Urias. Vogelbach is batting .250 with a .312 on-base percentage and four home runs in 93 plate appearances this season. Bryan Reynolds is batting second as the team's designated hitter... Read More
Jon Gray Leaves Monday's Start Early
Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Jon Gray (undisclosed) left his start on Monday early with the team's athletic trainer during the fifth inning. Gray had thrown 4.1 innings scoreless frames against the New York Yankees, striking out four batters while walking three and surrendering two hits. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye out for... Read More
Luis Urias Returns To Monday's Lineup
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias is back in the lineup for Monday's matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Luis Castillo. Urias is hitting fifth and starting at third base after getting the day off on Sunday. So far this season, he's batting .353 with a .500 on-base percentage and a home run in 22... Read More
Shane Baz To Throw Live Batting Practice
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (elbow) will reportedly face batters on Monday in live batting practice, according to manager Kevin Cash, MLB.com's Adam Berry reports. Baz previously had arthroscopic surgery in late March. Per Berry, "The hope has been that Baz will be ready when he's eligible to come off the injured list... Read More
Ji-Man Choi Activated From Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays activated first baseman Ji-Man Choi (elbow) from the injured list on Sunday. Choi was previously placed on the injured list on May 1, retroactive to April 28. The 31-year-old went hitless in four plate appearances in his return to the lineup on Sunday but is off to a strong start this... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 4
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
Marcus Semien Is In The Lineup Wednesday
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien is back in the lineup on Wednesday. The infielder got the day off on Tuesday but is batting second for Wednesday's series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies. So far this season, Semien is hitting .163 with a .233 on-base percentage and two stolen bases in 103 plate appearances. He's... Read More
Tony Kemp In Wednesday's Starting Lineup
Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp is back in the lineup on Wednesday. Kemp got the day off on Tuesday but will hit leadoff against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Corey Kluber. So far this season, Kemp is batting .234 with a .318 on-base percentage and two stolen bases in 88 plate appearances. Fantasy... Read More
Seth Brown Is In Wednesday's Lineup
Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown is in the team's starting lineup for a Wednesday matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Corey Kluber. Brown is batting .176 with a .260 on-base percentage, two home runs, and a stolen base in 77 plate appearances so far. The 29-year-old is hitting fifth against Kluber and the... Read More
Kevin Kiermaier On The Bench Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics and right-handed starter Frankie Montas. Kiermaier is hitting .193 with a .258 on-base percentage and a pair of home runs in 62 plate appearances so far this season. Instead, it'll be Brett Phillips starting in center field and... Read More
Isaac Paredes Starting On Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes is in the lineup on Wednesday at third base against the Oakland Athletics. Paredes, who was acquired from the Detroit Tigers in the Austin Meadows trade, is batting eighth. In seven plate appearances with Tampa Bay this season, the 23-year-old has collected a pair of hits. The infielder has... Read More
