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Keith is a sports fanatic through and through. He has been immersed in the sports world as far back as he can remember, and played competitive baseball in high school and college at the University of California - San Diego as a four-year captain.
He also dabbled semi-professionally overseas for a short time before becoming obsessed with fantasy sports, starting in 2006. He's been writing and editing fantasy content ever since, with stops at KFFL and USA TODAY Sports, and has played alongside some of the brightest fantasy minds in the industry, including LABR (League of Alternate Baseball Reality).
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Joshua Palmer Unlikely To See 75-Plus Targets
The Athletic's Daniel Popper doesn't see Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer getting to 75-plus targets this year unless there's an injury ahead of him. Palmer is ready from a developmental standpoint, though, after arriving last year with polished route-running and strong, reliable hands, especially on contested catches. He's looked even better this summer,... Read More
Darren Waller Could Score More Touchdowns
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller might face a slight drop-off in targets and yards with receiver Davante Adams now in the picture in 2022, but Waller should more than make up for it with an increase in touchdowns. He had only 14 touchdowns in the last three years combined, but he has said... Read More
Mecole Hardman Should Enter Season As No. 2 WR
The Athletic's Nate Taylor writes that the safest estimate is that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will lead the receiver group, at least early in the season. Next up should be Mecole Hardman because he's the fastest of the group and has been in the system the longest. Marquez Valdes-Scantling should open as... Read More
Alec Pierce Could Be A Red-Zone Weapon
The Athletic's James Boyd expects Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce to see more red-zone targets this year than Parris Campbell, given Pierce's physical attributes (6-foot-3, 211 pounds) and his ability to win jump balls. The 53rd overall pick in this year's draft looked the part in training camp and is a more versatile... Read More
DJ Chark Has Shown Chemistry With Jared Goff
Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark and quarterback Jared Goff showed budding chemistry in training camp, particularly on throws down the field. Chark put on a show every day in practice leading up to the team's scrimmage at Ford Field. Some of his production may have come against a suspect secondary, but Chark has been... Read More
KJ Hamler, Albert Okwuegbunam Battling To Be No. 3 Target
The Athletic's Nick Kosmider doesn't think either wide receiver KJ Hamler or tight end Albert Okwuegbunam will establish himself as the clear No. 3 option for quarterback Russell Wilson behind Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy from the very start of the season. Hamler just played in his first game in 335 days in the preseason... Read More
Brendan Rodgers Back In The Lineup Friday
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (mouth) is back at second base and is hitting second on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Luis Cessa. Rodgers didn't play on Thursday after undergoing a root canal earlier in the day, but he'll return to the lineup on Friday. The 26-year-old finished up the month of... Read More
Jake Fraley Sitting Against Lefty
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley is not in the starting lineup on Friday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Fraley is just 2-for-22 (.091) against left-handers on the season, but he's hit an impressive .307 (27-for-88) with six home runs, 16 RBI, 18 runs scored and two stolen bases in 27 games since returning from... Read More
Vimael Machin Has Productive Game In Loss To Nats
Oakland Athletics third baseman Vimael Machin went 2-for-4 with a run scored, a walk and a strikeout in the 7-5 loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday. The rebuilding A's are giving Machin plenty of playing time as the regular season draws to a close, but he hasn't been doing much for fantasy managers in... Read More
Cody Thomas Notches First Major League Hit
Oakland Athletics outfielder Cody Thomas made his major league debut on Thursday in the 7-5 loss to the Washington Nationals and finished 1-for-2 in the contest. Thomas was brought up from Triple-A Las Vegas with rosters expanding on Thursday. He was pulled early for a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning. The 27-year-old is finally getting... Read More
Michael Massey Goes 3-For-3 In Loss To White Sox
Kansas City Royals rookie second baseman Michael Massey went a perfect 3-for-3 with a double and a walk in the 7-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Massey has been playing mostly everyday, giving him fantasy appeal in deeper leagues to close out the season. The 24-year-old has slashed .281/.350/.404 with a home... Read More
Norge Ruiz Blows Save, Hit With Loss
Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Norge Ruiz blew the save against the Washington Nationals on Thursday and was charged with the loss in the 7-5 defeat when he allowed four runs (three earned) on two hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning. The 28-year-old allowed a game-winning three-run... Read More
Christian Yelich Day-To-Day With Neck Issue
Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell said that outfielder Christian Yelich (neck) is day-to-day after leaving the game early on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks with neck discomfort. "He just irritated his neck on one of the swings in that second at-bat. We're day-to-day. I think there's a chance he misses a couple of days but... Read More
Jalen Tolbert Not Ready For No. 2 Role?
Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Jalen Tolbert had some strong training camp practices this summer, but he didn't show in preseason games that he's ready to be the immediate replacement for Michael Gallup (knee) to begin the season. The Athletic's Jon Machota's best guess is that the Cowboys will use a committee approach until Gallup... Read More
David Njoku In A Great Position For Fantasy Success
The Athletic's Zac Jackson thinks this is finally the year for Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku to put up numbers. Harrison Bryant will still see plenty of snaps and get his share of opportunities in the passing game, but Njoku has never been in a better fantasy position. The Browns inexperienced behind receiver Amari... Read More
Hayden Hurst Could Have A Career Year
The Athletic's Jay Morrison thinks that Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst could have a career year in his first season with the team in 2022. If any of receivers Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins or Tyler Boyd miss significant time this year, Hurst will be the main beneficiary, as the team doesn't have much quality... Read More
Kelechi Osemele Works Out With Bears
The Chicago Bears worked out free-agent veteran offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele on Thursday, according to a source. Osemele last played in 2020 with the Kansas City Chiefs, but he made it just five games before injuring both of his knees. The 33-year-old two-time Pro Bowler appears to be trying to make a comeback in 2022,... Read More
Antonio Hamilton To Miss First Four Games
The Arizona Cardinals placed cornerback Antonio Hamilton (foot) on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list on Thursday following a cooking accident in his home, according to sources. He'll miss at least the first four games of the regular season as a result. Hamilton suffered severe burns on his feet and will now be sidelined early in the... Read More
Saints Place Trevor Penning On Injured Reserve
The New Orleans Saints officially placed rookie first-round offensive tackle Trevor Penning (foot) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, assuring that he'll miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Penning is out indefinitely after having surgery on a torn ligament in his foot, and he's expected to miss well beyond the first... Read More
Irv Smith Jr. Expected To Be Ready For Week 1
Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (thumb) is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season after his Aug. 1 thumb injury, and he said he's returned to catching balls over the last few days. "It feels good. I'm getting back in the groove of things. I've been out a few... Read More
Rhamondre Stevenson Could Become Top Early Down Option
It would not shock NESN's Zack Cox if New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson leapfrogs Damien Harris as the team's top early down back at some point in 2022. To open the season, Stevenson is expected to be the 1B to Harris' 1A, but he should see a march larger role in the passing... Read More
Oswald Peraza Being Promoted By Yankees
The New York Yankees are promoting shortstop prospect Oswald Peraza from the minor leagues with rosters expanding on Thursday. Per MLB Pipeline, Peraza is the team's No. 3 prospect in their system. The 22-year-old from Venezuela has hit .258/.329/.440 with 18 home runs, 49 RBI, 56 runs scored and 33 stolen bases in 427 plate... Read More
Esteury Ruiz Called Up By Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers recalled outfield prospect Esteury Ruiz and right-hander Luis Perdomo from Triple-A Nashville with rosters expanding on Thursday. Ruiz, the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will make his debut with Milwaukee after being acquired from the San Diego Padres last month in the trade that sent closer Josh Hader to San... Read More
Dodgers Have "Moderate Concern" About Brusdar Graterol
Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said there's "moderate concern" regarding relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol's elbow injury. The hope is that he's able to return in middle to late September, but it's not an ideal situation given that he's already missed significant time over the last six weeks. The 24-year-old right-hander was placed on the... Read More
Tyler Wells To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells (oblique) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Friday, according to the team. Wells is ready to pitch in a live game after he threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. It remains to be seen if the 26-year-old will return to Baltimore's starting rotation or... Read More
Brendan Rodgers Out After Having Root Canal
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (mouth) is not in the starting lineup against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday after undergoing a root canal in the morning. Manager Bud Black said he'll try to avoid using Rodgers off the bench on Thursday, but he intends to return him to the starting lineup on Friday. Rodgers... Read More
Eloy Jimenez Leaves Game Early Thursday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (leg) left Thursday's game early against the Kansas City Royals with right leg soreness. The White Sox are calling him day-to-day. Jimenez continues to deal with right leg issues, but hopefully he won't be out for long. Before leaving in the seventh inning, Jimenez went 0-for-3 with a strikeout... Read More
Trevor Story On The Bench Thursday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Texas Rangers. It's just a regular day of rest for Story. Since returning from the injured list on Aug. 27, he's gone 7-for-15 (.467) with no homers or RBI and two runs scored in four games played. Fantasy... Read More
Nathan Eovaldi Not Progressing As Quickly
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw a couple days ago, but he isn't progressing as quickly as the team had hoped. Eovaldi tossed a bullpen session on Monday and was preparing to face live hitters next, but the team will pump the brakes on that for now. The 32-year-old is running out... Read More
Eric Hosmer Shut Down With Back Pain
Boston Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer (back) has been shut down with lingering back pain. Hosmer went on the injured list with lower back inflammation just over a week ago, and now it's looking like he might miss the rest of the 2022 season. There's no timetable for when the 32-year-old left-handed hitter will... Read More
