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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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Jo Adell Expected To Return Soon
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (thumb) injured his right thumb on Monday night and felt discomfort gripping a baseball on Tuesday, which is why he was held out of the lineup against the Seattle Mariners. However, Adell faced right-hander Michael Lorenzen in a simulated game and hit two home runs. He said he can... Read More
Kyle Schwarber Still Out Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Schwarber will miss his sixth straight game with a right calf strain, and he's not expected to return to the lineup until Friday, at the earliest. The Phillies have an off day on Thursday, so they're hoping... Read More
Kyler Murray, Marquise Brown Finally Work Together
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (wrist) and wide receiver Marquise Brown (hamstring) finally worked together for the first time this summer at training camp practice on Monday. "They just have a chemistry you can't really coach," wide receiver Greg Dortch said. "This is a grown man's game, but they are like kids out there, having... Read More
Kenjon Barner Placed On Injured Reserve
Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran running back Kenjon Barner (groin) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday due to a groin injury that he suffered in Saturday's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. Barner played 23 offensive snaps, rushing seven times for 18 yards and catching two passes for 13 yards. He won't be eligible to... Read More
Julio Jones To Take Part In Joint Practices
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones is expected to accompany the team to Nashville this week to take part in the team's two joint practices with the Tennessee Titans, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Jones didn't play in the team's preseason opener last Saturday against the Miami Dolphins, but he's not dealing with... Read More
Cade York Looks To Be Worth The Hype
Cleveland Browns rookie kicker Cade York looks to be worth the hype so far in training camp. He has been impressive throughout camp and made all six of his field-goal tries in practice on Tuesday, including two 50-plus-yarders. Unofficially, York has made 28 of 30 field-goal attempts in competitive situations, and one of his misses... Read More
David Bell Seeing More Work In Practice
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver David Bell, who missed around two weeks of training camp with a foot injury he suffered in June minicamp, got his most significant work in training camp practice on Tuesday, including multiple red-zone targets from quarterback Jacoby Brissett in game-like situations. The Browns aren't rushing Bell back and held him... Read More
Jaylen Waddle Day-To-Day With Minor Injury
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) is being listed as day-to-day with a minor unspecified injury at training camp. He wanted to practice on Tuesday but was held out for precautionary reasons. It shouldn't be much of an issue going forward, and hopefully Waddle will be able to get back on the practice field... Read More
Joshua Kelley Taking The Lead For RB2 Duties
Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley had an efficient first preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams last Saturday (44 scrimmage yards on six touches), and he looks to be firmly in the lead for the No. 2 running back job behind starter Austin Ekeler. Kelley continued to get most of the first-team work... Read More
Derwin James Reaches Four-Year Extension With Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers are signing safety Derwin James to a four-year contract extension that averages $19.1 million per year on Wednesday, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history, according to sources. The deal includes a record-breaking $42 million guaranteed. James will make $29 million in the first year of the deal. The 26-year-old... Read More
Settlement Talks Ongoing In Deshaun Watson Case
The NFL and NFL Players Association have been involved in active settlement negotiations over the past few days in the disciplinary matter for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly. It's unknown if a compromise will be reached before NFL designee Peter C. Harvey issues a ruling on... Read More
Clay Holmes Appears Headed For Injured List
New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes (back) said his back locked up on him a couple of days ago, and it sounds like he's headed for a stint on the injured list. However, Holmes doesn't think the injury is a long-term situation. The 29-year-old right-hander has been great for the Yankees in the closer's role... Read More
Brandon Marsh Going For MRI On His Knee
The preliminary indication is that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee) suffered a bone bruise in Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, according to interim manager Rob Thomson. Marsh is going for an MRI exam and the team is awaiting the results. A bone bruise would be a best-case scenario for an injury that looked... Read More
Cam Akers' Injury Not Considered Serious
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers' soft-tissue injury isn't considered serious, according to a source. The Rams are taking a cautious approach by holding Akers out of training camp practices, but that's the extent of it. Darrell Henderson Jr. is also dealing with a soft-tissue injury at camp, and there is no timetable for... Read More
Braves, Michael Harris II Closing In On Eight-Year Extension
The Atlanta Braves and rookie outfielder Michael Harris II are closing in on an eight-year contract extension that is expected to be worth around $72 million. It's a team-friendly deal that would give Harris some security early in his career. The 21-year-old has been excellent for the Braves in his first 70 major league games... Read More
Aledmys Diaz Injures Groin Tuesday
Updating a previous report, Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (groin) left the game early on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox with left groin discomfort, according to the team. Diaz started in left field and went 0-for-2 before departing and being replaced by Chas McCormick. The super-utility man should be considered day-to-day for now. Entering... Read More
Wander Franco Dealing With Hand Soreness
The Tampa Bay Rays aren't overly concerned about shortstop Wander Franco (hand) leaving his minor league rehab game with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday due to "general soreness" in his right hand. Franco could return to action on Wednesday. The 21-year-old got off to a bad start on his minor league rehab assignment by leaving early... Read More
Brandon Marsh Injures Leg Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (leg) suffered a leg injury in Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds while trying to rob a home run in right center field. Marsh came down awkwardly on his left leg and looked to be in a lot of pain as trainers ran to his aid in the outfield. He... Read More
Mike Soroka Throws Three Perfect Innings In Rehab Start
Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Soroka (Achilles) threw three perfect innings in his first minor league rehab start for High-A Rome on Tuesday, striking out eight of the nine hitters he faced on 31 pitches (25 for strikes). Soroka hadn't pitched in a game since 2020 before his start on Tuesday, and it was a nice... Read More
Rodolfo Castro Suspended One Game
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended for one game and fined for violating the league's policy when he played while having a cell phone in his back pocket during the game on Aug. 9 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Castro will appeal the suspension and will be eligible to play on Tuesday against the Boston... Read More
Eddie Rosario Sitting Out On Tuesday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival New York Mets. Rosario was injured on Monday and will likely miss a couple of days, but the Braves expect him to avoid a trip to the injured list. With Rosario sidelined, Robbie Grossman is starting in left... Read More
Eduardo Escobar Expected To Land On Injured List
The expectation is that New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar (oblique) might need a stint on the injured list for his sore left oblique, and he remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. With Luis Guillorme (groin) landing on the injured list on Monday, the Mets have called up... Read More
Bo Bichette Hitting Seventh Against Orioles
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is starting at the 6 and hitting seventh in the batting order on Tuesday against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. This will be just the second time all year that Bichette has hit seventh in the lineup and just the 10th time that he's hit fifth or lower. In... Read More
Lonnie Johnson Jr. Claimed Off Waivers By Titans
The Tennessee Titans claimed defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, according to a source. The Chiefs waived Johnson on Monday, but he'll quickly latch on with the Titans. Kansas City acquired the 26-year-old cornerback from the Houston Texans in May for a 2024 conditional seventh-round pick. The... Read More
49ers Release Robert Nkemdiche
The San Francisco 49ers released defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche on Tuesday. Nkemdiche was only with the team for three weeks before being shown the door at training camp. The 27-year-old will try to latch on with another organization before the start of the regular season. Nkemdiche was originally a first-round selection by the Arizona Cardinals... Read More
Mekhi Becton Officially Placed On Injured Reserve
The New York Jets officially placed offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Becton is scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Neal ElAttrache within the week, and he'll miss all of the 2022 season. It's a tough turn of events for the former first-round pick who played in just one game last... Read More
Zach Wilson's Surgery Deemed A Success
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson's arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday was deemed a success, according to a source. There were no surprises from the original diagnosis. The Jets won't put Wilson back on the field until he's 100 percent healthy. There was a chance that the 23-year-old needed a full meniscus repair, which could... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Dealing With Sore Knee
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) missed training camp practice on Tuesday due to a sore knee. It's not great to see Smith-Schuster injured after he missed most of his final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers due to injury, but it's likely that the Chiefs are just being cautious with him. The 25-year-old... Read More
Mike Evans, Russell Gage Won't Practice This Week
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans (hamstring) and Russell Gage (leg) will not take part in joint practices with the Tennessee Titans this week, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Chris Godwin (knee) is also still out while recovering from a torn ACL last year, so veteran Julio Jones, Tyler Johnson, Cyril Grayson Jr.,... Read More
Saints Say Michael Thomas Will Be Ready
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen believes that wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) will be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. "When the ball kicks off for real, Mike Thomas is going to be ready to go, and we're excited about that," Allen said. Thomas missed all of the 2021 season due... Read More
