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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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Aroldis Chapman Not Ready For High-Leverage Work
In the New York Yankees' 4-2 win on Tuesday over the New York Mets, relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman was nowhere to be found. Relievers Clarke Schmidt and Wandy Peralta combined to shut the door in the Bronx. Schmidt tossed the last three innings before loading the bases with two outs in the ninth inning, at... Read More
Brandon Belt's Knee Bothering Him Again
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, and he acknowledged that his lingering right knee injury could be career-threatening. It's an injury that Belt is no stranger to, as he's already had multiple surgeries on it in recent seasons. "This one is... Read More
Ryan Pressly Dealing With Stiff Neck
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly (neck) had a stiff neck and was unavailable to close out Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. With Pressly unable to pitch, Bryan Abreu came in to vulture a one-out save, but Rafael Montero will likely see most of the save chances for Houston if Pressly's injury keeps him... Read More
X-Rays Negative On Eloy Jimenez
X-rays came back negative on Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) after he was forced to leave the game early on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles after getting hit in the left elbow by a pitch. Jimenez is considered day-to-day with a bruise, so he dodged a bullet and shouldn't have to go on... Read More
Juan Soto Not Expected To Play Wednesday
San Diego Padres skipper Bob Melvin said he doesn't expect outfielder Juan Soto (back) to start on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Soto was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to left mid-back tightness. The 23-year-old superstar wasn't available to pinch hit on Tuesday, but he's responded well to treatment and should be considered... Read More
Courtland Sutton Has Been Russell Wilson's Favorite Target
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton should be poised to take a big leap with quarterback Russell Wilson throwing him the ball deep in 2022. The 6-foot-4, 216-pounder has been Wilson's favorite target during training camp, and the former second-rounder has been winning jump balls down the field like he did in his Pro Bowl... Read More
Amari Cooper To See Plenty Of Targets
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper is the team's clear No. 1 pass-catcher by a wide margin. He has been quick and confident in training camp while the middle to bottom of an unproven receiver depth chart has been plagued by injuries and drops this summer. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett is a big downgrade from Deshaun... Read More
David Montgomery's Stock Is Down
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery had 1,150 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns last year, but it was a drop in production after he finished fifth in scrimmage yards (1,508) with 10 touchdowns in 2020. Montgomery could be looking at similar numbers or worse in 2022 with Khalil Herbert expected to get carries as... Read More
Rashard Higgins Could Take Targets From Robbie Anderson
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rashard Higgins and quarterback Baker Mayfield had a knack for connecting on big plays and touchdowns with the Cleveland Browns, so it's no surprise that Higgins has been one of Mayfield's favorite targets in training camp. Higgins has also earned the trust of backup Sam Darnold with his strong camp. D.J.... Read More
Isaiah Likely Expected To Play Significant Snaps
Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Isaiah Likely has been a revelation in training camp this summer, and he has quickly emerged as a popular target for quarterback Lamar Jackson as a pass-catching complement to starter Mark Andrews. Likely won't have Andrews' volume, but with fellow rookie tight end Charlie Kolar (hernia) expected to miss the... Read More
Travis Jones Out 3-5 Weeks
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that rookie defensive tackle Travis Jones (knee) is dealing with a sprained knee that is expected to sideline him for three to five weeks. Jones suffered the knee injury in the second preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, hyperextending his knee in the fourth quarter. The... Read More
Jason Verrett To Miss First Four Games
The San Francisco 49ers placed defensive back Jason Verrett (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the regular season. The oft-injured Verrett is still trying to recover from surgery to fix a torn ACL in his knee. The former first-round pick... Read More
Jaguars Acquire Cole Van Lanen From Packers
The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen from the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick in 2023. Van Lanen was originally a sixth-round selection by the Packers last year out of the University of Wisconsin. The 24-year-old played in just one game in his rookie season for... Read More
Jaguars Claim James McCourt Off Waivers
The Jacksonville Jaguars claimed kicker James McCourt off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday. The Jaguars recently moved on from both kickers Elliott Fry and Ryan Santoso, leaving them without a single kicker on their active training camp roster. McCourt goes from competing with Dustin Hopkins for the starting job in LA to... Read More
Broncos Waive Stevie Scott III, Trey Quinn
The Denver Broncos waived rookie running back Stevie Scott III, wide receiver Trey Quinn and inside linebacker Joe Schobert on Tuesday. All three players will now look to latch on with another team before the start of the regular season. Scott had five carries for 13 yards and caught three of his five targets for... Read More
Falcons Release Auden Tate, Geronimo Allison
The Atlanta Falcons released veteran wide receivers Auden Tate and Geronimo Allison on Tuesday. Neither receiver was able to take advantage of the team's lack of receiver depth in training camp this year behind rookie first-rounder Drake London. They'll both look to latch on with another wideout-needy team before the start of the regular season.... Read More
Joshua Palmer Expected To Have Expanded Role
The Los Angeles Chargers are ecstatic about the progress that second-year wide receiver Joshua Palmer has made this year, so much so that he should be expected to have an expanded role with more targets in 2022. "He's got the complete route-tree and he's hyper-competitive attacking balls. Major worker: One of the best players in... Read More
J.C. Jackson To Miss 2-4 Weeks
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (ankle) underwent ankle surgery on Tuesday and will be out for two to four weeks, according to the team. Jackson underwent a minor scope, but there's still a good chance he won't be ready for Week 1 of the regular season opener, and Week 2 could be out of... Read More
Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson Both Three-Down Backs?
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that running backs Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson are "looking at all three downs" and that the team "has to plan accordingly for that." It's a notable change from the team's second preseason game, and it's a contrast to the "third-down backs" the Patriots have traditionally employed.... Read More
Tommy Romero Designated For Assignment By Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-handers Tommy Romero and Kevin Herget for assignment on Tuesday to make room for right-hander JT Chargois (oblique), who was reinstated from the injured list. Left-hander Brendan McKay (shoulder) was also reinstated from the 60-day injured list, but he was then optioned to Triple-A Durham. Romero made his first three... Read More
Yu Darvish Placed On Paternity List
The San Diego Padres placed starting pitcher Yu Darvish on the paternity list on Tuesday. Darvish will not make his scheduled start on Wednesday in the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians, so fantasy managers will need to make some adjustments to their lineup this week. Pitcher Jose Castillo was recalled from the minors to... Read More
Willson Contreras Dealing With Ankle Injury
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Contreras' left ankle felt stiff when he woke up Tuesday morning, but he'll be available off the bench. The fact that he's available off the bench means his injury probably isn't... Read More
Kris Bryant Still In A Walking Boot
Colorado Rockies outfielder/third baseman Kris Bryant (foot) is still in a walking boot and isn't doing baseball activities. The Rockies still haven't said whether it's possible that he'll return this year, but there are only 39 games left and he'd likely need to go on a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the big-league... Read More
Jacob deGrom To Make His Next Start Thursday
New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter said that right-hander Jacob deGrom will pitch on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. deGrom was originally slated to go against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, but right-hander Taijuan Walker (back) is making that start instead. The 34-year-old two-time Cy Young winner got a late start to the 2022... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Will Have Shoulder Surgery
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder), who is already out for the rest of the 2022 season while serving an 80-game suspension, announced on Tuesday that he'll undergo shoulder surgery. Tatis decided not to have shoulder surgery last offseason, but it makes sense for him to get it out of the way now.... Read More
Walker Buehler Has Tommy John Surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, according to his Instagram account. Buehler was already slated to miss the rest of this season, and now he'll almost certainly miss all of the 2023 season as well. It will be his second Tommy John procedure, which typically takes a... Read More
Byron Buxton Placed On Injured List Tuesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip strain on Tuesday. He did not travel with the team to Houston. With Buxton sidelined, Gilberto Celestino and Jake Cave should see more playing time in Minnesota's outfield. Nick Gordon is in center field and is batting... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Should Be Fine For Regular Season
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) has "turned the corner" and should be fine for the regular season opener in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Smith-Schuster's sore knee occurred the Monday after the first preseason game, and he hasn't practiced in training camp since. Reid isn't... Read More
Gus Edwards To Miss At Least Four Games
The Baltimore Ravens placed running back Gus Edwards (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the regular season. J.K. Dobbins also tore his ACL last year, but Edwards is behind him in his recovery. With Edwards out at least the first... Read More
Elijah Mitchell On Track For Week 1
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Tuesday that running back Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) is on track to return in Week 1 of the regular season against the Chicago Bears. Mitchell is unlikely to play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the Houston Texans. Regardless, the 24-year-old second-year back should open the... Read More
