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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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Brian Goodwin Continues Power Surge
Chicago White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin continues to swing a hot bat this week and played the hero in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Goodwin didn't start the game, but came in as a pinch-runner for outfielder Eloy Jimenez in the top of the sixth inning. Goodwin would then open the top of the... Read More
Craig Kimbrel Struggles Against Former Team
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel got lit up against the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon. Kimbrel was dealt from the Cubs to the White Sox during the trade deadline and his return to Wrigley Field was a not a kind one. Kimbrel entered the contest with only two runs allowed on the year,... Read More
Cesar Hernandez Crushes 19th Home Run
Chicago White Sox second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 1-for-3 with two walks and a two-run home run in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Hernandez crushed his first homer as a member of the White Sox against Kyle Ryan to give the Pale Hose some insurance runs in the top of the eighth inning. Hernandez... Read More
Kyle Hendricks Earns Another Quality Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks earned his 17th quality start of the season on Friday versus the Chicago White Sox. Hendricks went six innings and allowed seven hits, two runs, three walks (two intentional) and struck out seven on the afternoon. Hendricks has quietly been having a very productive season and is 13-4 with... Read More
Adam Engel Swipes Two Bags
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel enjoyed a nice afternoon in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Engel went 3-for-5 with a walk, two doubles, a run scored and two stolen bases in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Engel has been playing pretty regularly for the White Sox since returning from the injured list... Read More
Lance Lynn Shines In No-Decision
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn continued his strong season in Friday's no-decision versus the Chicago Cubs. Lynn was yanked in the bottom of the seventh inning after allowing a leadoff single to Andrew Romine. Romine would come around to score on a sacrifice fly by David Bote off of relief pitcher Michael Kopech... Read More
Jason Heyward Placed On Injured List, Greg Deichmann Called Up
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (finger) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left index finger inflammation. Heyward is one of the few veterans left on the Cubs current roster, but has been having a rough season at the plate. The outfielder is hitting a dismal .198 with six home runs and 22... Read More
Jose Abreu Hits 20th Home Run
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss versus the Kansas City Royals. Abreu homered for the second consecutive contest and is starting to warm up. Abreu has had a down year by his standards with a .245 batting average, but he has made up for... Read More
Dallas Keuchel Pitches Well In Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel earned a quality start in Thursday's loss versus the Kansas City Royals. Keuchel tossed six frames and allowed three hits, two runs, three walks and struck out five on the evening. The lefty gave up both of his runs on a two-run double by Emmanuel Rivera in the... Read More
Jake Arrieta Continues To Struggle
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta continued his struggles on Thursday versus the Colorado Rockies. Arrieta earned a no-decision and only lasted four innings in the contest. The veteran allowed nine hits, four runs, zero walks and struck out two on the afternoon. Three of the four runs by the Rockies came off of solo... Read More
Luis Robert Could Be Activated As Early As Monday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) will not return this weekend versus the Chicago Cubs, but manager Tony La Russa said that this weekend will be an important test and that his return is imminent. This is huge news for both the White Sox and fantasy managers. Robert was placed on the 10-day injured... Read More
AJ Pollock Continues To Swing A Hot Bat
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Wednesday's victory versus the Houston Astros. Pollock has been on fire over the past month and is hitting .368 with eight home runs and 17 RBI over his last 30 games. The only concern for Pollock and his... Read More
Will Smith Hits Three-Run Homer In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith went 1-for-3 with a walk and three-run home run in Wednesday's victory versus the Houston Astros. Smith has been enjoying a great year at the plate for the Dodgers and has become one of the best offensive catchers in the game. The Dodgers lineup is as dangerous as any... Read More
Mookie Betts Hits Two Homers In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Wednesday's victory versus the Houston Astros. Betts hit both of his homers in the bottom of the first and second innings off of Jake Odorizzi. Betts has been hitting the ball very well since returning from the injured list... Read More
Max Scherzer Gets Curtain Call In Dodgers Debut
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer enjoyed a nice outing in his debut with his new club on Wednesday versus the Houston Astros. Scherzer was dominant on the evening with 10 strikeouts and also allowed five hits, two runs and a walk in seven innings. Scherzer came over from the Washington Nationals in a... Read More
Patrick Wisdom Drives In Three Runs
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Patrick Wisdom went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday's victory versus the Colorado Rockies. Wisdom provided all three Cubs runs with a bases clearing double in the top of the fifth inning versus Jon Gray. Wisdom has come out of nowhere this season and has been a valuable member for both the... Read More
Manuel Rodriguez Earns First Save
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Manuel Rodriguez earned his first career save versus the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday evening. The Cubs called up Rodriguez when they dealt the bulk of their bullpen last week and he has now appeared in three games with Wednesday being his first save opportunity. Rodriguez took care of business and allowed... Read More
Alec Mills Earns Fifth Victory
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills earned a quality start in Wednesday's victory versus the Colorado Rockies. Mills tossed six frames and allowed eight hits, two runs, two walks and struck out three on the evening. With the Cubs dealing starting pitcher Trevor Williams at the trade deadline, Mills should remain in the rotation for... Read More
Jose Abreu Crushes 19th Home Run
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss versus the Kansas City Royals. Abreu has been in a major funk at the plate during the second half and entered the contest with just four hits over his last 37 at-bats. The reigning American League MVP has... Read More
Lucas Giolito Struggles In Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito struggled in Wednesday's loss versus the Kansas City Royals. Giolito has been having a strong second half of the season, but couldn't get it together on Wednesday. The right-hander had his second shortest outing of the season with four innings and allowed eight hits, six runs, zero walks... Read More
Walker Buehler Picks Up 19th Quality Start In Loss
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler picked up a tough loss against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Buehler went six innings and earned his 19th quality start of the season. The right-hander allowed five hits, one run, three walks and struck out five on the evening. Buehler pitched well enough for a victory, but... Read More
Ian Happ Hits 11th Home Run
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk, three runs and a solo home run in Tuesday's loss against the Colorado Rockies. Happ has had a dismal year at the plate, but with the Cubs subtracting Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Joc Pederson and Anthony Rizzo from their offense, Happ will have plenty of... Read More
Zach Davies Gets Lit Up On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies got crushed in Tuesday's loss versus the Colorado Rockies. Davies tossed four innings and allowed six innings, seven runs, two walks with one strikeout. Davies struggled overall, but all seven runs came on a grand slam by catcher Elias Diaz and a three-run homer by outfielder Sam Hilliard. Davies... Read More
Andrew Vaughn Continues Strong Second Half
Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn continued his strong second half of the season by going 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals. Vaughn got off to a slow start in his rookie campaign, but finished the first half on a good note and that... Read More
Tim Anderson Break Out Of Funk With Three Hits
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 3-for-4 with two runs, three RBI and a home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals. Anderson's home run was a two-run rocket off of Kris Bubic in the bottom of the third inning. Anderson has been in a big slump with nine hits over his... Read More
Dylan Cease Shines In Victory
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease earned his eighth victory in an impressive outing versus the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Cease earned a quality start with six innings and allowed one hit, zero walks, two walks and struck out 11 on the evening. The 11 strikeouts tie a career high for Cease and... Read More
Eloy Jimenez Returns To Lineup On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) will return to the lineup on Tuesday to face the Kansas City Royals. Jimenez missed the entire season with a torn pectoral muscle, but was activated last Monday. Jimenez then picked up a groin injury on Wednesday and missed the rest of the week. It's great news for... Read More
Tyron Johnson Misses Practice On Tuesday
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyron Johnson (foot/ankle) sat out during Tuesday's practice. It appeared to just be a maintenance day for the second-year wide receiver, with him being on the field to cheer on his teammates. Johnson is one of the hotter names for those looking at sleepers this season and he is competing... Read More
Tyreek Hill Leaves Practice Early With Knee Tendinitis
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill left Tuesday's practice early with knee tendinitis. Head Coach Andy Reid didn't seem too concerned and said that the team decided to just back off a little bit with their star wide receiver. Hill is coming off a dynamite season and with 87 receptions for 1276 receiving yards... Read More
Julio Urias Earns 13th Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias put together another strong start in Sunday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers offense exploded versus the Diamondbacks and Urias was only needed for five innings. During that span, Urias threw 83 pitches and allowed four hits, zero runs, zero walks and struck out seven. The lefty... Read More
