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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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Ervin Santana Allows One Run Over Seven-Inning Gem
Ervin Santana pitched another gem on Sunday when he allowed one run over seven innings for the big 7-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Sunday marked the sixth straight start that the Minnesota Twins starting pitcher had a quality start where he allowed two or less runs in each. Santana scattered six hits with two... Read More
Donaldson Nails Walk-Off Homer For Jays
Josh Donaldson delivered a walk-off homer in the ninth inning to help the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Sunday. Down 4-1, the Blue Jays were able to creep closer and closer throughout the game. The game was tied in the ninth inning when Donaldson came up to the plate, looking... Read More
Rosenthal Blows Cards' Win With GS To Rookie
The St. Louis Cardinals failed to maintain a 3-1 lead in the top of the ninth as they allowed seven runs to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal was brought in to for the save opportunity but couldn't convert. Instead, the right-hander allowed a grand slam to Jason Rogers, which put Milwaukee ahead... Read More
deGrom Throws Six Innings Of One-Run Ball
Jacob deGrom bounced back with a much-needed quality start on Sunday as the New York Mets defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-1 for the four-game sweep. In his last start 12 days ago, deGrom allowed six runs on 10 hits through five innings. After a skipped start, the All-Star fired six innings of one-run ball to... Read More
Carlos Martinez (Shoulder) To Undergo MRI, Out For Season
Carlos Martinez is scheduled to undergo an MRI Saturday after he was forced to exit Friday’s game early with tightness in his pitching shoulder. The St. Louis Cardinals right-hander only recorded one out on Friday before he was forced to leave the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers. Unfortunately, the NL Central leading Cardinals will lose the... Read More
Angels Activate Johnny Giavotella: Batting 9th Friday
The Angels activated Johnny Giavotella from the 15-day DL on Friday after a month-long battle with a fourth-nerve palsy. The illness caused him to see double. He is reportedly healthy again which is why he has been cleared and activated. The 28-year-old will bat ninth and start at second for an Angels team that has climbed back into... Read More
Troy Tulowitzki (Shoulder) Could Be Back Next Week
Troy Tulowitzki could be back in the Toronto Blue Jays lineup during the final week of the 2015 season. The Toronto shortstop has been out of action since Sept. 12 with a small fracture in his shoulder after he collided with his teammate. Tulowitzki hasn’t swung a bat, but he went through infield practice with... Read More
Hanley Ramirez (Shoulder) Shutdown For The Year
Hanley Ramirez will not play in another game during the 2015 season because the Boston Red Sox have decided to rest the outfielder as he deals with a shoulder injury. It’s been another partial season for the former the three-time All-Star. Ramirez only played in 105 games this year due to various injuries throughout the... Read More
Nolasco (Ankle) Activated From DL: Moved To Bullpen
The Minnesota Twins have activated Ricky Nolasco from the 60-day DL on Friday. The starting pitcher was originally believed to be out for the year after suffering an ankle injury on June 1. Nolasco underwent surgery on July 13 with the belief that he wouldn’t return until next season. The right-hander has been cleared to... Read More
Papelbon Suspended 3 Games For Throwing At Machado
Jonathan Papelbon has been suspended three games for hitting Manny Machado intentionally with a pitch on Wednesday. The Washington Nationals closer buzzed Machado up and in earlier in the at-bat before he nailed him with a fastball in what was likely a retaliation for a homer he hit earlier. Machado admired a shot he hit off... Read More
Holland (Elbow) Likely Needs Tommy John Surgery
Kansas City Royals closer Greg Holland has a “significant” tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, according to Royals manager Ned Yost. Yost believes the injury happened over a year ago but it really took its toll on the two-time All-Star this season. The velocity on Holland’s fastball dipped dramatically from where... Read More
Lucroy (Concussion) Cleared To Play
Jonathan Lucroy has been cleared to play after being sidelined since September 8 with a concussion. The Milwaukee Brewers catcher has passed all the tests to prove that the concussion symptoms are all gone. Despite being cleared, the Brewers have ruled out playing the former All-Star at catcher for the rest of the season. Instead,... Read More
Brantley (Shoulder) Sits Wednesday: Could Return By Thursday
Michael Brantley is day-to-day as he tries to recover from an ailing right shoulder that has bothered him for quite some time. The shoulder injury flared when the Cleveland Indians outfielder was removed from Tuesday’s game after he dove for a fly ball. Brantley missed Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins but the injury didn’t... Read More
Wainwright (Foot) Throws 25 Pitches To Live Batters
Adam Wainwright threw 25 pitches to live hitters Wednesday at Busch Stadium. It’s been a long recovery for the former three-time All-Star and World Series champion since he suffered an Achilles tendon rupture back in April. It was originally believed that he would miss the entire season, but now Wainwright is expected to be back... Read More
Jon Gray Shut Down For The Rest Of The Season
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray will be shut down for the rest of the season because he reached his innings limit. The rookie right-hander only made nine starts during his first MLB season for a last-place Rockies team. Gray had his ups and downs, but he was able to get the important MLB seasoning... Read More
Josh Hamilton (Knee) Runs For First Time Since Surgery
Josh Hamilton will run the bases on Wednesday for the first time since he underwent surgery on his knee earlier in the month. The surgery was done to clean up loose bodies in his ailing left knee. Since he was scheduled to go through running drills on Wednesday, it’s a sign that the former AL... Read More
Freese Delivers Clutch Double For Big Angels Win
David Freese came through in the clutch for the Angels Wednesday when he broke the tie with a two-run double in the top of the eighth inning, which led to the 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros. The former World Series MVP hasn’t had his best MLB season, but his hit helped pull the Angels... Read More
Puig (Hamstring) Ran Bases Wednesday: Return Still Questionable
Yasiel Puig ran the bases before Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks as the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder tries to recover from a nagging hamstring issue. The return of the former All-Star is still a mystery since the hamstring has been bothering Puig all season long. The 24-year-old has only played in 77 games this... Read More
Billy Hamilton (Shoulder) To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Billy Hamilton’s 2015 season is officially over. The outfielder will undergo surgery on Friday to repair the capsule in his right shoulder. There is no structural damage, which means that Hamilton could be ready in time for Spring Training. The Cincinnati Reds centerfielder injured the shoulder a month ago but was able to come back... Read More
Twins Call Up MVP Of Southern League Max Kepler
The Minnesota Twins have called up Max Kelper from Double-A Chattanooga after Monday’s 8-1 victory over the Angels. Kepler is the MVP of the Southern League with a .318/.410/.520 batting line, 9 HR, 71 RBI and 19 SB between High- and Double-A. The 22-year-old had a breakout season and is ready to play at the... Read More
Arrieta Strikes Out 11 For 20th Win
Jake Arrieta dominated his way to earn his 20th win of the season on Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs shut out the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0. The right-hander gave up a leadoff double to start the game but allowed two more hits and one walk throughout the rest of the game. Arrieta struck out 11 batters... Read More
Trout Blasts Career-High 40th HR
Mike Trout blasted his 40th homer of the season on Tuesday as the Angels defeated the Houston Astros 4-3, climbing to within 2 1/2 games for the second AL Wild Card. The home run came in the first inning on what was a two-run shot by Trout. It marked the first time in his stellar... Read More
Milone (Shoulder) Could Return Saturday
Tommy Milone has a throwing session scheduled for Tuesday after his weekend start was scratched due to shoulder fatigue. If all goes well during his throwing session, Milone will likely take the mound over the weekend against the Detroit Tigers. If Milone's throwing session goes well today, he could still start Saturday with Nolasco ready... Read More
d'Arnaud Sits, Wright Starts Tuesday Against Braves
New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud was not in Tuesday's lineup against the Atlanta Braves. Meanwhile, David Wright was back in the lineup after missing Monday’s game. Tuesday #Mets vs. #Braves: Granderson, RF Wright, 3B Murphy, 2B Cespedes, CF Duda, 1B Flores, SS Conforto, LF Plawecki, C Verrett, RHP — Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinESPN) September 22,... Read More
Adam Jones (Back) Out Of Lineup Tuesday
Adam Jones was out of the lineup again on Tuesday for the Baltimore Orioles against the Washington Nationals. Jones was not going to start on Monday but the game was postponed. This is bad news for fantasy users as one of the best outfielders in MLB will miss his second straight game with back spasms.... Read More
Braun (Back) Sits For 4th Straight Game
Ryan Braun is out once again on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. The Milwaukee Brewers outfielder was sidelined for his fourth straight game due to a back injury which will require surgery after the season. It’s unclear how much Braun will play throughout the final few weeks, which isn’t good news for fantasy owners in the... Read More
Tulowitzki (Shoulder) Throws With No Pain; No Swings Yet
Troy Tulowitzki felt good after a throwing session on Tuesday. The Toronto Blue Jays shortstop suffered muscle bruises on his upper back and suffered a small crack in his left shoulder blade during a collision with teammate Kevin Pillar last weekend. Tulowitzki has missed eight straight games and counting because of the injury. Troy Tulowitzki... Read More
Pirates Call Up Keon Broxton Monday To Come Off Bench
Keon Broxton has been called up and will join the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday as they begin a four-game series against the Rockies in Colorado. The 25-year-old outfielder had a .273/.357/.438 batting line with 10 HR and 39 SB in 133 games this season between Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis. Broxton will have the opportunity... Read More
Herrera Benched For 'Pouting' Sunday Vs. Braves
Phillies interim manager Pete Mackanin benched outfielder Odubel Herrera in the middle of Sunday’s game for "pouting." It was a few days in the making, according to Mackanin. After starting the game 0-for-2, Herrera was yanked in the fourth inning. The nail in the coffin was when Herrera threw his bat down in frustration while... Read More
Mets Skipping deGrom Tuesday: Verrett To Start
Jacob deGrom’s scheduled start for Tuesday will moved back as the New York Mets continue to rest their starting rotation. After making his first All-Star team in July, deGrom has been up and down as a starter. In his last start, the 27-year-old allowed six runs to the Miami Marlins last Tuesday. The Mets have... Read More
