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About Daniel Burdeen - RotoBaller
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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Trea Turner Scores Four Times
Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Trea Turner went 3-for-4 with a walk, four runs and one stolen base in Sunday's victory versus the New York Mets. Turner had been struggling with his new club until yesterday, but he showed everything he could do and how dangerous of a player that he is when he is... Read More
Max Muncy Crushes Two Home Runs
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy put together a big performance on Sunday night versus the New York Mets. Muncy went 2-for-4 with a walk, three runs and two home runs. Muncy's first home run came in the top of the second inning and drove in teammate Trea Turner. Muncy didn't stop there and hit... Read More
Andrew Vaughn Hits 14th Home Run
Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss versus the New York Yankees. Vaughn crushed a rocket to center field off of Nestor Cortes in the bottom of the sixth inning. After a slow start to his rookie season, Vaughn been hitting the ball very well. The... Read More
Lucas Giolito Goes Four Innings In Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito struggled in Sunday's loss versus the New York Yankees. Giolito threw 101 pitches on the afternoon and allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), three walks and struck out eight in four innings. Despite the short outing, Giolito is having a good second half and is now 9-9... Read More
Frank Schwindel Continues To Show Power
Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Schwindel took Elieser Hernandez deep for the Cubs only run in the top of the sixth inning. Schwindel has been getting a fair amount of playing time at first base with Anthony Rizzo being dealt... Read More
Alec Mills Throws Well In Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills fell one out short of a quality start on Sunday versus the Miami Marlins. Mills went 5 2/3 innings and allowed seven hits, two runs, one walk and struck out four on the afternoon, but suffered a tough loss with the Cubs offense only scoring one run. Mills has... Read More
Cubs Activate Jason Heyward, Demote Greg Deichmann
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (finger) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Heyward was placed on the injured list on August 6 with left index finger inflammation, but the veteran didn't miss too much time and is ready to rock and roll on Sunday afternoon. Heyward is one of the few veterans left... Read More
Josh Palmer Outplays Tyron Johnson And Jalen Guyton
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Josh Palmer backed up the buzz he's been getting in training camp with an impressive debut versus the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Palmer has been competing with Tyron Johnson and Jalen Guyton for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart and he took a big step forward... Read More
Larry Rountree III Impresses In Preseason Debut
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Larry Rountree III was impressive in his first preseason game versus the Los Angeles Rams. Rountree has been getting a lot of buzz in training camp and he backed that up with eight carries for 63 yards. Rountree outplayed veteran Justin Jackson and sophomore Joshua Kelley statistically and it... Read More
Joshua Kelley Struggles In Preseason Opener
Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley struggled in Week 1 of the preseason versus the Los Angeles Rams. Kelley saw 19 snaps on the evening and only picked up 19 yards on eight carries. He also had one reception for negative three yards. Kelley had a great training camp last season as a rookie,... Read More
Justin Jackson Suffers Groin Injury
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson suffered a groin injury in Saturday's preseason opener versus the Los Angeles Rams. Jackson saw 10 snaps on the evening and struggled on the ground with five carries for 13 yards. He also caught his lone target for nine yards. Jackson is competing with second-year running back Joshua... Read More
Justin Herbert, Austin Ekeler And Keenan Allen Will Sit Out Preseason
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said on Saturday that quarterback Justin Herbert, running back Austin Ekeler and wide receiver Keenan Allen will all sit out the preseason. All three are expected to put up big numbers under new offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. The Chargers don't want to risk injuries to their three offensive... Read More
Byron Pringle Outplays Demarcus Robinson And Mecole Hardman
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle caught both of his targets for 10 yards and a five-yard touchdown in Saturday's preseason opener versus the San Francisco 49ers. Pringle has been competing with wide receivers Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson for the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the depth chart. Pringle has looked... Read More
Jerick McKinnon Looks Good Versus Former Team
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon looked good in the Chiefs first preseason game versus the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. McKinnon came over as a free agent from the 49ers and the veteran looked good with three rushing attempts for 19 yards and 2 receptions for 21 yards. McKinnon has been unlucky with... Read More
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Gets Four Carries
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire played two series in Saturday's preseason opener versus the San Francisco 49ers. CEH rushed four times for 16 yards and also caught his only target for five yards. Edwards-Helaire is expected to see the bulk of carries in the Chiefs backfield, but veteran running back Jerick McKinnon looked... Read More
Tyreek Hill Looks Healthy In Preseason Opener
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill caught his only target of the night for five yards in Saturday's preseason opener. Hill has missed some practices with knee tendonitis, but he played a couple of drives on Saturday and looked healthy. Hill has great chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are going to... Read More
Travis Kelce Catches One Ball In Preseason Opener
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce caught his lone target for four yards in the teams first preseason game of the season versus the San Francisco 49ers. Kelce caught the only completion from quarterback Patrick Mahomes and that would be the only action both players would be needed for on the evening. Kelce has... Read More
Patrick Mahomes Plays One Series In Preseason Opener
Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a short night in Saturday's first preseason game versus the San Francisco 49ers. Mahomes only played one series and went 1-for-2 for four yards. It's not a surprise that Mahomes barely saw any action and managers should have no concern about him leading one of the best... Read More
Dylan Cease Racks Up Six Strikeouts
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease went five innings in Saturday's no-decision versus the New York Yankees Cease allowed four hits, three runs, zero walks and struck out six on the evening over 103 pitches. Walks have been the main issue with Cease this season, so it was nice to see him go perfect... Read More
Luis Robert His Second Home Run
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Saturday's loss versus the New York Yankees. Robert took Jameson Taillon deep in the bottom of the second inning for his first home run since returning from the injured list on Monday. Robert has been hitting the ball... Read More
Jose Abreu Continues Hot Month Of August
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 4-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss versus the New York Yankees. Abreu took Chad Green yard in the bottom of the ninth inning to tie the game 4-4 and send it into extra innings. Abreu has been swinging a hot bat lately and now... Read More
Corey Knebel Picks Up Save On Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Corey Knebel picked up his third save of the season on Saturday versus the New York Mets in 1/3 of an inning. Knebel returned from the 60-day injured list on August 10 and this was his third appearance and first save since his return. Knebel got the save opportunity with... Read More
Will Smith Continues To Hit For Power
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's victory versus the New York Mets. Smith crushed his 17th home run off of Taijuan Walker in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game 1-1 at the time. Smith has now homered in two consecutive games and... Read More
Justin Turner Comes Off Bench On Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (groin) came off of the bench on Saturday and pinch-hit in the top of the tenth inning. Turner would strikeout, but remained in the game in bottom half of the inning at third base. Turner hasn't played since Sunday, so tonight's game action is encouraging. Turner remains day-to-day,... Read More
Walker Buehler Tosses Seven Innings In No-Decision
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler continued his impressive season on Saturday versus the New York Mets. Buehler earned a no-decision and allowed four hits, one run, three walks and struck out 10 over seven innings. Buehler has been one of the best pitchers in the league this season and is 12-2 with a... Read More
Zach Davies Tosses Six Innings In No-Decision
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies earned a quality start in Saturday's no-decision versus the Miami Marlins. Davies went six innings and allowed four hits, three runs (zero earned), one walk and struck out seven on the evening. The veteran has been inconsistent this year and this was just the seventh time on the season... Read More
Justin Turner Remains Sidelined On Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (groin) remains out of the lineup on Saturday versus the New York Mets. Turner suffered a left groin injury on Sunday and has not played since, but manager Dave Roberts said earlier in the week that he doesn't believe Turner will need a trip to the injured list.... Read More
Cubs Place Adbert Alzolay On 10-Day Injured List
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Alzolay suffered a left hamstring strain in yesterday's start. Alzolay struggled last night and went 1 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, six runs, one walk and struck out one. Alzolay has struggled in the second half and this will... Read More
Will Smith Plays Hero In Dodgers Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith continued his impressive season by going 1-for-4 with a game winning two-run home run and three RBI in Friday's victory versus the New York Mets. Smith was quiet for most of the game, but crushed a two-run homer off of Jeurys Familia to open the top of the tenth... Read More
Julio Urias Performs Well In No-Decision
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias went five innings in Friday's no-decision versus the New York Mets. Urias looked great on the evening and allowed two hits, zero runs, two walks and struck out five. Urias only threw 82 pitches and was pinch-hit for in the bottom of the fifth inning. Urias continues to... Read More
