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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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Larry Rountree III To Be Waived
The Los Angeles Chargers plan to waive running back Larry Rountree III after they signed Sony Michel on Wednesday, according to a source. Rountree was a former sixth-round pick last year, and he saw only 36 carries for 87 yards and one touchdown in 12 games in his rookie season in 2021. He was entering... Read More
Kadarius Toney Looks Fully Healthy
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (leg) is practicing with the team on Wednesday and looks 100 percent healthy. Head coach Brian Daboll said on Monday that he's "hopeful" that Toney will be ready for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sept. 11 against the Tennessee Titans. The 23-year-old has been battling through... Read More
Darren Waller Getting Back To Practice Wednesday
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) is good to go to practice with the team on Wednesday, according to head coach Josh McDaniels. It's believed that Waller is dealing with a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the majority of training camp. But with Waller seeking a contract extension this summer, his... Read More
Seahawks Expected To Sign Sean Mannion
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign free-agent veteran quarterback Sean Mannion to their practice squad, according to a source. Mannion became available when the Minnesota Vikings released him during roster cutdown day on Tuesday. The 30-year-old former third-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 2015 has gone 67-for-110 for 573 yards, one touchdown... Read More
Jaguars Claim JaMycal Hasty Off Waivers From 49ers
The Jacksonville Jaguars claimed former San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty off waivers on Wednesday. They also claimed defensive back Tyree Gillespie, kicker Riley Patterson, wide receiver Kendric Pryor and linebacker Ty Summers off waivers. As the 49ers primary third-down back last year, Hasty caught 23 of his 29 targets for 157 yards and... Read More
Vikings Acquire Jalen Reagor From Eagles
The Minnesota Vikings acquired wide receiver Jalen Reagor from the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday in exchange for a 2023 seventh-round draft pick and a 2024 conditional fourth-round pick that would become a fifth-rounder if certain statistical marks are not met, according to sources. Reagor, a former first-rounder in 2020, disappointed in his two seasons in... Read More
Rondale Moore In Danger Of Missing Week 1
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (undisclosed) will "be close" in terms of his availability for Week 1 of the regular season against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. It's unknown what exactly is ailing Moore, but he didn't play at all in the preseason, along with the rest of the... Read More
Zach Ertz Questionable For Week 1?
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) will "be close" in terms of his availability for Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Ertz didn't play at all in the preseason while dealing with a calf issue since early August, and he now appears questionable to play in the... Read More
Chargers Officially Sign Sony Michel
The Los Angeles Chargers signed free-agent running back Sony Michel to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Michel was cut loose by the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, but he'll quickly find a new home in a loaded Chargers offense. Joshua Kelley figures to open the 2022 regular season as Austin Ekeler's primary backup,... Read More
Rowdy Tellez Back Against Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Zach Thompson, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. Tellez sat out of the game on Tuesday, but he'll be back in there for fantasy managers on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has been... Read More
Chas McCormick Scratched Wednesday
Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (finger) was scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. McCormick is dealing with a sore right pinkie finger after dislocating the digit a week ago. Before playing on Tuesday, the 27-year-old missed the previous four games. For now, consider McCormick to be day-to-day. It's unclear if... Read More
Texans Claim Tyler Johnson From Buccaneers
The Houston Texans claimed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson off waivers on Wednesday. It didn't take Johnson long to find a team after Tampa waived him on roster cutdown day on Tuesday. The 24-year-old former fifth-round pick in 2020 caught 48 of 72 targets for 529 yards and two touchdowns in 31... Read More
Alex Leatherwood Lands With Bears
The Chicago Bears claimed former Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood off waivers on Wednesday. The Raiders tried to trade Leatherwood this summer but found no takers, so they finally waived the former first-rounder on Tuesday. The 23-year-old quickly landed on his feet with the Bears, where he'll serve as offensive line depth behind... Read More
Browns Claim Kellen Mond From Vikings
The Cleveland Browns claimed quarterback Kellen Mond off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday. Mond failed to impress the Vikings in training camp and the preseason, and he became expendable after the team recently acquired veteran Nick Mullens to back up starter Kirk Cousins. The former third-rounder will get a new opportunity in 2022... Read More
Falcons Claim Chuma Edoga Off Waivers From Jets
The Atlanta Falcons claimed former New York Jets offensive lineman Chuma Edoga off waivers on Wednesday, according to a source. Edoga will come in and compete at right tackle in Atlanta with Kaleb McGary. The 25-year-old was taken by the Jets in the third round of the 2019 draft out of the University of Southern... Read More
Mack Hollins Makes Raiders Roster
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins made the initial 53-man roster on Tuesday as a consistent veteran who is coming off a four-touchdown season with the Miami Dolphins in 2021. Taron Johnson and DJ Turner also made the roster behind starters Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow. Both Johnson and Turner went undrafted out of... Read More
Benny Snell Jr. Makes 53-Man Roster
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. made the team's initial 53-man roster on Tuesday alongside starter Najee Harris, rookie Jaylen Warren and fullback Derek Watt. Although Snell didn't have a great training camp and preseason, he's currently listed as the team's No. 2 running back behind Harris and ahead of Warren. In his two... Read More
Tyler Smith Expected To Start At Left Tackle
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said "it's safe to say" that rookie first-round offensive tackle Tyler Smith will be the starting left tackle in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Tyron Smith (hamstring, knee) out until at least December. Smith returned to practice on Monday after sitting out last week with a sprained... Read More
Lions Sign Nate Sudfeld Wednesday
The Detroit Lions signed free-agent quarterback Nate Sudfeld to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday after they waived quarterback David Blough. Sudfeld became available when the San Francisco 49ers released him on Tuesday. With Blough out of the picture in Detroit, Sudfeld will serve as Jared Goff's backup heading into the 2022 regular season. The 28-year-old... Read More
Lions Release David Blough
The Detroit Lions released quarterback David Blough on Wednesday, according to sources. The Lions decided to cut Blough after they brought in Nate Sudfeld as a backup. Blough didn't impress the team in training camp or the preseason and will now look to latch on with another organization before the start of the regular season.... Read More
Dolphins Deny Mike Gesicki Trade Rumors
Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said the team received calls from two teams about tight end Mike Gesicki, but the Dolphins were not shopping him. Gesicki's fantasy stock has fallen considerably this summer with rumors that he hasn't been a great fit in new head coach Mike McDaniel's offensive scheme. Apparently the Dolphins want... Read More
Marlon Mack Plans To Re-Sign With Texans
Running back Marlon Mack, who was released by the Houston Texans on Tuesday, is planning to re-sign with the team's practice squad. Mack was one of the most surprising cuts of roster cutdown day on Tuesday, but he'll stick with Houston after all as veteran depth behind impressive rookie Dameon Pierce and Rex Burkhead. The... Read More
Harrison Bader Begins Hitting Off Tee
New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) has resumed hitting off a tee and is in a "10-day ramp-up" to begin playing in minor league games, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Bader is slowly recovering and could make his debut for the Yankees in the middle of September. It's good news for the Bombers with... Read More
Zac Gallen Wins His 10th Game Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen won his 10th game of the season in Tuesday's 12-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Gallen was masterful, tossing seven shutout innings on just two hits while walking one and striking out seven batters. The 27-year-old right-hander hasn't allowed a run in his last 34 1/3 innings over his... Read More
Phillies Acquire Vinny Nittoli From Blue Jays
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, and they plan to add him to their major league roster when rosters expand on Thursday, according to sources. It's unclear what Toronto received in return. Nittoli planned to opt out of his minor league deal on Wednesday, but the... Read More
Randy Arozarena Has Three-Hit Game Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 3-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base, one RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Miami Marlins. Arozarena is now hitting .323 (30-for-93) in the month of August with six home runs, 23 RBI, 15 runs scored and six stolen bases... Read More
Tyler Duffey Signs With Yankees
The New York Yankees signed free-agent relief pitcher Tyler Duffey to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Duffey had a 1.88 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 24 innings for the Minnesota Twins in the shortened 2020 season. In 44 innings pitched for Minnesota earlier this year, Duffey went 2-4 with a 4.91 ERA (4.81 FIP), a... Read More
Michael Conforto Has A Deadline Wednesday
Former New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto has to sign with a team on Wednesday if he wants to be eligible to play in the postseason. His agent, Scott Boras, has said that Conforto will sign this year. The 29-year-old had surgery on his right shoulder in mid-April, but he should be able to return... Read More
Miguel Vargas To Be Activated Once Rosters Expand
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman/outfielder Miguel Vargas was pulled from Triple-A Oklahoma City's game on Tuesday night after he drew a second-inning walk. He is heading to New York to join the Dodgers' taxi squad, according to sources. The plan is for Vargas to be activated once rosters expand on Thursday, Sept. 1. The 22-year-old... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Still Out Wednesday
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. It will be the third straight game that Alvarez has missed due to left hand soreness, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day. Trey Mancini is serving as the designated hitter on Wednesday and... Read More
