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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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Tyler Mahle Could Return When Eligible
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session at Target Field on Friday and reported feeling "really good," according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Mahle will throw another bullpen session with more intensity in the coming days, and if that goes well, the Twins are aiming for Sept. 2 as a "loose... Read More
Trevor Rogers Could Return Wednesday
Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers (back) is back with the team after he struck out 12 in six hitless and scoreless innings in his latest minor league rehab start last Thursday, and he threw a bullpen session on Sunday. Rogers said he's feeling the best he has, and his spot in the rotation would come... Read More
Tyler Glasnow Throws Another Live BP Session
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (elbow) threw another live batting practice session with Triple-A Durham on Sunday and is expected to throw another live BP session on Wednesday before embarking on a minor league rehab assignment. Glasnow signed a two-year, $30 million contract extension with the Rays over the weekend as well. The 29-year-old... Read More
Zack Britton Is Fine
New York Yankees left-handed reliever Zack Britton (elbow, glute) left his second minor league rehab outing with Single-A Tampa on Saturday after throwing only 10 pitches, but he said afterward that he's not injured and that his "arm feels great." Manager Aaron Boone said the following morning that Britton is dealing with a glute issue.... Read More
Luis Severino Set For Rehab Assignment
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) threw a live batting practice session on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, and his next outing will be a minor league rehab start, likely on Friday, Sept. 2. General manager Brian Cashman said that the plan is for Severino to make five regular season starts in September leading... Read More
Nestor Cortes Could Return Soon
The New York Yankees placed left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 25 with a Grade 2 left groin strain. However, the Yankees are optimistic that Cortes will make a speedy recovery, and he's already started running and is playing catch. Skipper Aaron Boone said he hopes that Cortes can throw... Read More
Yasmani Grandal Has Three Hits In Doubleheader Sunday
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) went 3-for-7 with a home run and four RBI in both games of a doubleheader on Sunday during his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. Grandal's injury wasn't considered very serious at the time he was placed on the 10-day injured list, and he looks to be... Read More
Ramon Laureano Won't Travel On Upcoming Road Trip
Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) won't travel with the team on their upcoming road trip, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Instead, Laureano will continue his rehab work in Oakland. "With these injuries, if I gave you a timeline, we'd probably be wrong," Kotsay said. The 28-year-old outfielder is dealing with a left oblique strain... Read More
Dodgers To Use Six-Man Rotation When Clayton Kershaw Returns
Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that the team will go with a six-man starting rotation for "a couple weeks at the bare minimum" once left-hander Clayton Kershaw (back) returns from the injured list in order to keep guys stretched out down the stretch. Kershaw has been sidelined since early August with lower-back pain,... Read More
Gavin Lux Back In The Starting Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (neck) is back at second base and is hitting seventh on Sunday in the series finale against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera. Lux was sidelined for the last four games, but fantasy managers will have him back in there on Sunday. The 24-year-old left-handed hitter will... Read More
Nick Senzel Out With Hamstring Injury
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Senzel is listed as day-to-day and is missing his third straight game due to left hamstring tightness. In 310 at-bats for Cincinnati this year, he's hitting .245/.307/.319 with four long balls, 22 RBI, 39 runs scored and... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Out Against Orioles
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Alvarez is still dealing with soreness in his right hand and will retreat to the bench for the series finale. The Astros have a day off on Monday, so hopefully he'll be feeling better on Tuesday... Read More
Trevor Story Getting A Breather Sunday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Story returned from the injured list on Saturday and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in his first game. Boston will give the 29-year-old a breather in the series finale. With Story out in this... Read More
Adbert Alzolay Goes Two Innings In Saturday's Rehab Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (lat) went two innings in his minor league rehab start for Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, and he allowed one run on one hit while walking two and striking out six. Alzolay has been out all year due to a right shoulder lat, but he appears to be getting closer... Read More
Teoscar Hernandez Returns Against Angels
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (foot) is back in right field and is hitting sixth on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Tucker Davidson. Hernandez was forced from the series opener on Friday with a left foot contusion and he didn't play on Saturday, but he'll be back in there for the... Read More
Will Smith Sitting Out Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. It's just a normal day off for the backstop. Fantasy managers need to act accordingly and remove him from their starting lineups. With Smith on the bench, Austin Barnes will do the catching and hit ninth against... Read More
Eddy Pineiro Visits With Panthers
Former New York Jets kicker Eddy Pineiro visited with the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. The Panthers recently lost Zane Gonzalez to a groin injury and placed him on Injured Reserve, so they'll need to bring in a new kicker before the start of the regular season. Pineiro was cut by the Jets this week after... Read More
KJ Hamler Catches Three Passes In Preseason Finale
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee) hauled in three of his five targets for 18 yards in the 23-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the preseason finale on Saturday. It was the first time that Hamler saw game action since tearing his ACL in Week 3 of last season. Barring a setback before... Read More
Seth Williams Posts 68 Yards Receiving On Saturday
Denver Broncos wide receiver Seth Williams led the team in receiving in Saturday's preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings with four receptions on five targets for 68 yards in the 23-13 win. Williams caught his only target for a 34-yard gain in two games played last year for the Broncos, spending the majority of the... Read More
Devine Ozigbo Leads Broncos In Rushing Saturday
Denver Broncos running back Devine Ozigbo was busy in the 23-13 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the preseason finale on Saturday. Ozigbo had a team-high 13 carries for 59 yards (4.5 yards per carry), also adding four catches on four targets for an additional 24 yards. The 25-year-old was waived by the New Orleans... Read More
Brett Rypien Throws For 137 Yards And An Interception
Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien went 14-for-21 for 137 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in the 23-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the preseason finale on Saturday. Josh Johnson followed him up and went 11-for-14 for 107 yards without a touchdown or interception. Neither QB took a sack. Rypien and Johnson have been... Read More
Julio Jones Making An Impression On Tom Brady
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has found it easy to work with veteran wide receiver Julio Jones. "He's really easy to have chemistry with. Elite wide receiver," Brady said. It's usually a good thing when the GOAT has favorable things to say about you. Jones' fantasy stock is rising slowly with Chris Godwin (knee)... Read More
Curtis Samuel Poised For A Good Season
Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel practiced extensively over the final two to three weeks of training camp and looks poised for a good season after an injury-ravaged 2021. Samuel played in only five games in his first year in Washington and caught six of nine targets for 27 yards. He was able to haul... Read More
Brian Robinson Likely To Take Over Lead-Back Role?
Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson taking over as the early-down lead back at some points seems plausible, if not likely, according to The Athletic's Ben Standig. Week 1 is earlier than anyone expected, but it's likely happening with Antonio Gibson moving to a pass-catching role with kick-return duties. The third-rounder continues to rise... Read More
Kevin Harris Leads Patriots In Rushing Friday
New England Patriots rookie running back Kevin Harris had a team-high 54 rushing yards on just four carries in the team's 23-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Friday's preseason finale. Harris also caught his only target in the passing game for a seven-yard gain. The 21-year-old broke off a 33-yard run in this... Read More
Sam Darnold Expected To Be Out 4-6 Weeks
Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (ankle) is expected to be out four to six weeks after suffering a high-ankle sprain to his left ankle in the team's preseason finale on Friday against the Buffalo Bills, according to sources. He will receive a second opinion. The 25-year-old had to be carted off the field on Friday.... Read More
Jonnu Smith Catches One Pass Against Raiders
New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith was quiet in the team's preseason finale on Friday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Smith caught his only target for a five-yard gain. The 27-year-old and Hunter Henry played 16 offensive snaps each in the 23-6 loss. He was a big disappointment in his first year in... Read More
Jaylen Warren Still Competing For Roster Spot
Pittsburgh Steelers undrafted rookie running back Jaylen Warren has been the team's most productive running back, both in open training camp practices and in preseason games, but he's still fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster heading into Sunday's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. Najee Harris is the unquestioned starter, while Benny Snell... Read More
Duke Johnson Sees Seven Touches In Preseason Finale
Buffalo Bills running back Duke Johnson carried the ball six times for 20 yards and caught one of his two targets for a two-yard gain in the 21-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Friday's preseason finale. It was Johnson's last chance to prove to the coaching staff that he belongs on the 53-man roster... Read More
Trevor Penning Dealing With Turf Toe
New Orleans Saints first-round rookie offensive tackle Trevor Penning (toe) suffered what is believed to be a bad case of turf toe in the preseason finale on Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to sources. Penning will have an MRI exam to diagnose the damage, but he'll be out for a while. The 23-year-old... Read More
