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From the womb to the tomb, sports will always be apart of my life. I took my passion of sports and journalism with me as I graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh. During my tenure, I was a beat-reporter for five different sports, covering players, games, coaches and more. My third passion is competition. My favorite form of competition came about 15 years ago when I found out about fantasy sports. I've been in love ever since.
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Daniel Norris Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer
Daniel Norris revealed on his Instagram Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The Detroit Tigers starting pitcher was told that he has a malignant growth on his thyroid. A doctor told Norris the news a few months back, but also said that the growth could be removed after the season. I've been debating... Read More
Harvey (Triceps) Says He's 'Good To Go' For A Game 5
Matt Harvey told reporters that he’s “good to go” for a potential NLCS Game 5 on Thursday. The New York Mets start had a great outing on Saturday to give his team a 1-0 lead in the series. The Mets followed that with a 4-2 victory on Sunday. If the Chicago Cubs are able to... Read More
Perez (Hand) Starting, Batting 7th For ALCS Game 2
Salvador Perez is in the lineup Saturday for the Kansas City Royals despite dealing with an issue with his hand. The Royals catcher will bat seventh and catch for Game 2 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays. There was almost no doubt that Perez would be back in the lineup for the early... Read More
Buehrle Returning For 17th MLB Season?
Mark Buehrle is considering playing in his 17th season despite how the current season ends with the Toronto Blue Jays as they’re in the midst of a battle with the Kansas City Royals in the ALCS. The veteran left-hander put together a 15-win season with a 3.81 ERA. Buehrle’s solid season was part of the... Read More
Beltre (Thumb) Played 2nd Half With Torn Ligament
Adrian Beltre was playing through a torn ligament in his left thumb during the second half of the 2015 season. Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels confirmed the news on Friday. His third baseman played through the pain as the Rangers went from being below .500 to the AL West champions. Unfortunately for them, their... Read More
Encarnacion (Finger) Day-To-Day With Strained Ligament
Edwin Encarnacion strained the ligament in his left middle finger during Friday’s Game 1 of the ALCS. The Toronto Blue Jays DH was pinch-hit for in the eighth inning because he wasn't able to swing a bat due to the pain. Encarnacion received X-rays, which fortunately came back negative for the slugger. The 32-year-old is... Read More
Lester Named Game 1 Starter For NLCS
Jon Lester has been named the Chicago Cubs’ starting pitcher for Game 1 of the NLCS on Saturday. The Cubs await the winner of the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers for the right to advance to the World Series. Chicago clinched its first series at home for the first time in the history... Read More
Gomez (Intercostal) Starting In Game 5, Batting 5th
Carlos Gomez will play through his intercostal injury again on Wednesday for Game 5 of the ALDS against the Kansas City Royals. After not starting in Game 1, the Houston Astros outfielder has been able to play in the last three games. Gomez is 3-for-9 with 1 HR and 2 RBI so far this postseason.... Read More
Beltre (Back) Starting At 3B, Batting 4th For Game 5
Adrian Beltre will start once again at third base for the Texas Rangers on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays for Game 5. After starting Game 4 after missing Game 2 and 3, Beltre’s back responded well enough to the nine innings he played on Monday. The 36-year-old will bat cleanup behind Prince Fielder and... Read More
Lagares Starting Game 3 In CF: Cuddyer Benched Again
Juan Lagares will start in center field again for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday for the second straight day. The New York Mets will go with the same lineup that produced 13 runs during Game 3 on Monday. Lagares went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and three... Read More
Cano (Sports Hernia) Undergoes Surgery
Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a sports hernia. Cano has been dealing with the injury throughout the second half of the season. The surgery was a success and the six-time All-Star will require six weeks of recovery time. He should be good enough be at Seattle’s Spring Training.... Read More
Puig (Hamstring) Starts Game 4 For Dodgers
Yasiel Puig will make his first start of the 2015 postseason on Tuesday for Game 4 against the New York Mets. The combination of a late-season hamstring strain and all right-handers for the Mets have caused a banged up Puig to come off the bench for the Dodgers. Since left-hander Steven Matz is on the... Read More
Molina (Thumb) Not In Cards Game 4 Lineup
Yadier Molina is not in the St. Louis Cardinals starting lineup for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Molina was set to be in the lineup, but Cardinals manager Mike Matheny decided to sit the 33-year-old because of the ongoing pain in his thumb. Tony Cruz will get his first... Read More
Molina (Thumb) Catching, Batting 7th For Game 1
Yadier Molina will start at catch and bat seventh for the St. Louis Cardinals for Friday’s Game 1 of the NLDS. Molina will wear a splint to cover his left sprained left thumb that has kept him out of action since Sept. 20. The two-time World Series winner is feeling well enough to get out... Read More
Beltre (Back) MRI Comes Back Clean, Somewhat
Adrian Beltre is day-to-day after he left Thursday’s Game 1 against the Toronto Blue Jays while running to first base. The Texas Rangers slugger underwent an MRI after leaving the game in the third inning. The results revealed no structural damage to Beltre’s back, which is better news than possibly expected. Adrian Beltre has a... Read More
Donaldson (Head) Passes Concussion Test
Josh Donaldson passed a concussion test after Thursday’s Game 1 against the Texas Rangers. The Toronto Blue Jays slugger left the game after sliding into second to break up a double-play in the fourth inning. Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor’s knee slammed into an oncoming Donaldson, which knocked him down. Donaldson passed concussion tests. Will... Read More
Matz (Back) Throws 80 Pitches In Simulated Game
New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz threw 80 pitches during a simulated game on Thursday in Port St. Lucie, FL. The simulation was done with the possibility that if healthy, Matz could be the potential Game 4 starter for the Mets during the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The rookie left-hander has been... Read More
Tulowitzki (Shoulder) Batting 5th For Game 1
The Toronto Blue Jays have put out their lineup for Game 1 of the ALDS on Thursday, and Troy Tulowitzki will be moved to the fifth spot. Tulowitzki played in two games during the final weekend of the regular season after the shortstop missed most of September with a small crack in his shoulder blade.... Read More
Rangers Reveal Game 1 Lineup: Hamilton Starting
The Texas Rangers have announced their lineup for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. The AL West winners will lead it off with centerfielder Delino DeShields Jr. The 23-year-old rookie will have the opportunity to get it started for the Rangers against David Price. He will bring his .261... Read More
Sabathia Checking Himself Into Rehab: No Postseason
New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia is checking himself into an alcohol rehab facility and will not be available for the postseason. This comes as shocking news since the postseason begins Tuesday for the Yankees when they host the Houston Astros in the Wild Card game. The winner will advance to the ALDS against... Read More
Hector Olivera To Play 6 Weeks In Puerto Rican Winter League
Hector Olivera will get more MLB seasoning by playing in the Puerto Rican Winter League for six weeks. The Atlanta Braves infielder missed a lot of time this season because of a visa issue and injuries. Olivera will get to compete in a legitimately competitive league, which will allow him to face some MLB-level pitching.... Read More
Ichiro Wants To Be With Marlins Next Season
Ichiro Suzuki said that he’s hoping to play his 2016 season with the Miami Marlins. The 41-year-old unrestricted free agent was asked whether or not he would like to return to Miami after one season. He responded, “Of course.” Asked if he would like to return to #marlins next season, Ichiro Suzuki (.229 BA, 9.00 ERA) replied... Read More
Molina (Thumb) Likely On Cards Postseason Roster
Breathe easy, Cardinals fans. The St. Louis Cardinals are “optimistic” that Yadier Molina will be a part of the team’s postseason roster. The Cardinals catcher has missed the last two weeks after he sprained his left thumb while making a tag at home plate. If he’s healthy, it’s great news for the St. Louis rotation... Read More
Pormeranz To Undergo Surgery On AC Joint
Oakland A’s starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left AC joint during the off-season. Pomeranz, 26, has dealt with an AC joint issue throughout the span of his five-year career. Apparently the issue has reached high enough threshold for him to go under the knife to fix it. There’s no reported... Read More
Carlos Gomez (Ribs) Says 'The Plan Is To Play Tomorrow'
Carlos Gomez told reporters that he’s “ready to start” Tuesday’s AL Wild Card game against the New York Yankees. The Houston Astros outfielder has been dealing with an intercostal issue. Gomez said that his ribs are fine and he wants to be out there in the starting lineup after he underwent a workout at Yankees... Read More
Maikel Franco (Wrist) Activated From DL
The Philadelphia Phillies activated Maikel Franco from the 15-day DL on Thursday. It is unclear on whether the third baseman will play at all over the last four games of the 2015 season. Franco has been sidelined for six weeks with a non-displaced fracture in his right wrist. The good news is that he was... Read More
Matz (Back) To Start Saturday Or Sunday
Steven Matz is expected to start either Saturday or Sunday against the Washington Nationals. The New York Mets starting pitcher’s scheduled start has been moved twice because of stiffness in the right side of his back. Matz is feeling better, which is why the Mets will throw him out there over the final weekend of... Read More
Bumgarner Won't Pitch On Sunday's Finale
Madison Bumgarner won't start the in the regular-season finale on Sunday for the San Francisco Giants. There’s no physical issue that is keeping the Giants ace off the mound against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The 2014 World Series champions are simply going to shut Bumgarner down and let him start to prepare for the... Read More
Robles Suspended 3 Games For Throwing At Ruf's Head
Hansel Robles has been suspended three games for “intentionally” throwing a pitch in the direction of Darin Ruf’s head. The New York Mets reliever was throwing at the Philadelphia Phillies first baseman in response to Yoenis Cespedes being thrown at earlier. Cespedes injured his hand and wrist when he was drilled. At the time, the... Read More
Tanaka Likely To Start Wild Card Game For Yankees
Masahiro Tanaka is in line to most likely start the AL Wild Card game on Tuesday for the New York Yankees. The right-hander recently suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain, though he returned on Wednesday. Tanaka allowed four runs in five innings of work in his return against the Boston Red Sox. The 26-year-old is... Read More
