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You won't find a bigger Cubs fan than myself. Aside from my love of fantasy sports, which includes MLB, NFL and NBA, I own my own animal care business. I graduated from Columbia College in Chicago and currently reside in Chicago, IL. My love of fantasy sports started for me in the early 2000's and I have steadily been active with the same group of friends year in and year out for every league in baseball, basketball and football. I am hoping to help all RotoBaller members with any questions they may have. I consider myself an expert with minor league prospects, as it is a love of mine. I hope to give the best advice I can to the RotoBaller world!
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Joe Panik Takes Part In Baseball Activities Thursday
San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) took swings and fielded ground balls for the first time since landing on the disabled list on April 28. Panik is still a few weeks away from returning to the big leagues and this is a step in the right direction. Panik is hitting .267 with three... Read More
Cubs Could Be A Landing Spot For Manny Machado
Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports suggests that the Chicago Cubs could be a landing spot for Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado. Heyman notes that the Phillies, Cardinals, White Sox, Yankees, Red Sox, Dodgers and Diamondbacks, along with the Cubs, all contacted the Orioles this offseason about acquiring Machado. The Cubs have a weak farm system... Read More
Kyle Schwarber Out Of Thursday’s Lineup Versus Braves
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will sit Thursday versus the Braves. The Braves will have left-hander Max Fried on the hill Thursday and manager Joe Maddon still does not have confidence playing Schwarber versus lefties. Ian Happ will take over for Schwarber and bat in the No. 8 spot.
Yoan Moncada Batting Sixth Thursday Versus Rangers
Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada will bat sixth Thursday. The White Sox face left-hander Cole Hamels, and manager Rick Renteria has been putting Moncada in the six hole versus lefties as opposed to the No. 1 spot versus righties. Moncada is 1-for-8 since returning from a hamstring injury on Tuesday. He remains a... Read More
Hunter Pence Hitting Well On Rehab Assignment
San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) is 7-for-15 on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento. Pence has been sidelined with a thumb sprain since late April. Manager Bruce Bochy would no comment on when Pence is expected back in the big leagues. Pence should be on the waiver wire in most formats when he... Read More
Joe Panik Still A Few Weeks Away From Rehab Assignment
San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) is at least two weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment. Panik has been able to use his glove but isn't able to play catch yet. He will begin to take dry swings later this week. Kelby Tomlinson continues to play second base with Panik sidelined.
Ben Zobrist Won’t Start Wednesday Versus Braves
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist will rest Wednesday versus the Braves. Replacing Zobrist in right field and in the No. 8 spot will be Ian Happ. Happ has been a boom-or-bust player this year and will face Brandon McCarthy.
Brandon Crawford Will Rest Wednesday Versus Reds
San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford will rest Wednesday versus the Reds. Crawford has been on fire with 24 hits over his last 51 at-bats. Kelby Tomlinson will replace Crawford at shortstop and bat in the No. 8 spot. Tomlinson can be avoided in DFS Wednesday.
Matt Davidson Returns To Lineup, Tim Anderson Will Sit Wednesday
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will rest Wednesday versus the Pirates. Anderson has cooled off significantly and is hitting just .184 over his last 38 at-bats. Third baseman Yolmer Sanchez will slide over to shortstop and designated hitter Matt Davidson will be at third base on Wednesday. Make sure to remove Anderson from your... Read More
Addison Russell Comes Up Big Tuesday
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell came through with a game-tying RBI double in the top of the ninth Tuesday versus the Braves. Russell finished 1-for-4 and scored the game-winning run. Russell has been hitting the ball better of late and is now hitting .250 on the season.
Ben Zobrist Plays Hero On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist drove in the winning run in Tuesday with a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth inning. Zobrist finished the game 1-for-4 with a walk. A favorite of manager Joe Maddon, Zobrist continues to find his way in the lineup and is now hitting .290.
Yu Darvish Pitches Well Tuesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish pitched well in his return from the disabled list on Tuesday. Darvish only threw four innings, allowing three hits, one run and two walks while striking out five. Darvish only threw 61 pitches, but manager Joe Maddon decided to pull the plug early on Darvish, who has struggled in... Read More
Reynaldo Lopez Hit Hard On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez did not have his best stuff on Tuesday versus the Pirates. Lopez allowed seven hits, six runs, two walks and didn’t record a strikeout. It was Lopez’s worst outing of the season and he will look to return to form Sunday versus the Rangers.
Mark Melancon Will Throw To Hitters On Thursday
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) will face hitters on Thursday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list prior to Opening Day. If everything goes well, Melancon will begin his rehab assignment on Sunday or Monday. Hunter Strickland has done a good job filling in as the team’s closer and... Read More
Mac Williamson Could Begin Rehab Soon
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion) could begin his rehab assignment this upcoming weekend. Williamson has been sidelined since April 28, but it appears he is improving. Williamson was hitting .316 with three home runs and six RBI in his first five games this year.
Madison Bumgarner Expected To Make Rehab Start May 26
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) is expected to make his first rehab start on May 26. Manager Bruce Bochy is taking a cautious approach with his ace and wants Bumgarner to make three starts in the minor leagues before returning to the big league roster. That likely will push back his return... Read More
Yu Darvish Activated And Will Start Tuesday
As expected, the Chicago Cubs activated starting pitcher Yu Darvish from the 10-day disabled list after a battle with the flu. Darvish ended up only missing one start and will face the Braves on Tuesday. Darvish has struggled so far this season with a 6.00 ERA in 30 innings. The Cubs and fantasy owners are... Read More
Matt Davidson Sits As White Sox Play In Pittsburgh Tuesday
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson will rest Tuesday as the White Sox play the Pirates on the road. The White Sox have a two-game set in Pittsburgh, but Davidson could still play first base or third base on Wednesday. Davidson remains a good source of power but will hurt owners in other categories,... Read More
White Sox Won’t Rush Michael Kopech, Eloy Jimenez
The Chicago White Sox, who currently sit in last place in the American League Central, are in no hurry to rush outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez and pitching prospect Michael Kopech to the big leagues. It appears that the White Sox want to make sure that when Jimenez and Kopech are called up, that they are... Read More
Yoan Moncada Activated From Disabled List
Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Tuesday’s game. Moncada missed the minimum 10 days after suffering a tight hamstring. Moncada has been off to a strong start and offers 20/20 potential. Jose Rondon was sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Madison Bumgarner Throws Off Mound Monday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) threw 20 pitches, all of which were fastballs during a bullpen session Monday. Bumgarner has also been throwing breaking pitches on flat ground. Bumgarner will throw again on Wednesday. MadBum feels good and is just working on building his strength back up. Bumgarner expects to return in... Read More
Alen Hanson Placed On Disabled List, Austin Slater Recalled
The San Francisco Giants have placed second baseman Alen Hanson (hamstring) on the 10-day disabled list with a strained hamstring. It’s a shame, as Hanson was holding his own while filling in for Joe Panik (thumb). Outfield prospect Austin Slater will take Hanson’s spot on the roster and has played second base in the past.... Read More
Willson Contreras And Addison Russell Rest Monday
Manager Joe Maddon of the Chicago Cubs will once again go with a different lineup as the Cubs face the Braves Monday afternoon. The Cubs hottest hitter, catcher, Willson Contreras will have Monday off in favor of Victor Caratini who bats sixth. While shortstop Addison Russell who is finally coming together will have Monday off.... Read More
Corey Ray Hits Third Home Run On Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Corey Ray hit his third home run of the season Sunday as part of a three-hit day in four at-bats. Ray also picked up two runs and two RBI. The left-handed outfielder makes strong contact is projected to offer both speed and power to his game. Ray has struggled with strikeouts but... Read More
Brendan Rodgers Hitting Well In Double-A
Colorado Rockies middle infield prospect Brendan Rodgers went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI and a walk to up his batting average to .289 on Sunday for Double-A Hartford. Rodgers, 21, was the third overall pick in the 2015 draft currently the 12th ranked prospect according to MLB.com. Rodgers has begun playing second base this... Read More
Tyler O'Neill Hits His 11th Home Run Sunday
St.Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Tyler O’Neill picked up his 11th home run of the season Sunday for Triple-A Memphis. O’Neill had a brief appearance at the big league level in April, but without everyday at-bats, he was sent back to Triple-A Memphis. O’Neill has torn the cover off the ball this year and is the... Read More
Willy Adames Continues To Hit
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Willy Adames upped his batting average to .320 after picking up three more hits in five at-bats Sunday. Adames is one of the best pure hitters at the shortstop position and seems ready to make an impact for the Rays when they are ready to call his name. In addition... Read More
Austin Meadows Knocks In Three Runs Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Austin Meadows is starting to get in a groove for Triple-A Indianapolis. Meadows finished Sunday 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs and a walk. Meadows raised his batting average to .286 with the performance. Meadows has been a top-100 prospect since he was a first-round pick in 2013, but injuries have... Read More
Christin Stewart Hits Two More Home Runs Sunday
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart hit two more home runs for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. Stewart now has 11 home runs and 27 RBI on the season. The power hitter isn’t the strongest defender in the outfield, but his bat is certatinly major league ready. The Tigers are in a rebuild year and Stewart... Read More
Clint Frazier Hitting Well In Triple-A
New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier picked up three hits in five at-bats to raise his season average to .362 for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. Frazier got a late start to the season with a concussion and landed in Triple-A to get at-bats as there aren’t many at the big league level for him at the... Read More
