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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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Allen Hurns Not Taking Part In OTAs
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns (ankle) will not take part in organized team activities. Also sitting out are defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder), wide receiver Tavon Austin and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (pelvis). Hurns, 27, was a disappointment in his first year in Dallas, catching only 20 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns... Read More
Welington Castillo Lands On Injured List
The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Welington Castillo (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Saturday and called up catcher Seby Zavala from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move, according to a source. Castillo took a foul tip off his mask on Friday night and had to leave the game early. He's done very... Read More
Giants Call Up Mike Yastrzemski
The San Francisco Giants called up outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday after he spent seven seasons in the minor leagues. He's the grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski and was hitting .316 with 12 home runs in his time in the minors this year. Given how bad the San Francisco offense... Read More
Delino DeShields Sent Back To Minors
The Texas Rangers optioned outfielder Delino DeShields back to the minors on Friday night in order to make room for shortstop Elvis Andrus (hamstring), who will come off the injured list on Saturday. DeShields played the ninth inning as a defensive replacement on Friday. He was slashing .211/.318/.421 at Triple-A Nashville in nine games before... Read More
Michael Conforto Is 100 Percent
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (concussion) is back to "100 percent," he said on Friday. He expects to come off the seven-day injured list either Saturday or Sunday, as soon as the league approves him. “I feel ready to go,” Conforto said. “But we’re going to be smart about it.” Conforto restarted full baseball... Read More
Dustin Pedroia Doesn't Feel Right Friday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) "didn't feel right" during his rehab game for Double-A Portland on Friday and came out of the game early. However, manager Alex Cora doesn't think it's a major concern. It's just one setback after another for the 35-year-old veteran. He's managed to play in just nine games... Read More
Welington Castillo Leaves Game Early Friday
Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo (head) left the game early on Friday after taking a foul tip off his mask in the eighth inning. He had a single in four plate appearances before departing. Castillo has had a rough go of it so far in 2019, hitting .176/.286/.318 with only three home runs and... Read More
Justin Turner Likely Out For Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he pulled third baseman Justin Turner from the game on Friday just to rest him and that he "probably" won't play on Saturday. Turner had a hit, run scored and his first stolen base of the season in his three plate appearances on Friday night. He's been... Read More
George Springer Likely Headed To Injured List
Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said that outfielder George Springer (hamstring) is likely headed to the injured list after leaving the game early on Friday after attempting a diving catch in the outfield. He was hitless with an RBI in four plate appearances before leaving late in the game. The 29-year-old outfielder missed four games... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Returns, Kole Calhoun Out Versus Lefty
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) is back as the designated hitter on Friday and is batting third against Rangers left-handed starting pitcher Drew Smyly. Outfielder Kole Calhoun will take a seat against the lefty, with Brian Goodwin in right field and batting ninth. Ohtani was hit by a pitch in the finger... Read More
Nathan Eovaldi To Throw Bullpen Saturday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) will throw another bullpen session on Saturday. Eovaldi threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and is starting to ramp back up for a potential return in the middle of next month. The hard-throwing right-hander wasn't nearly effective in his first four starts to begin the year... Read More
Brock Holt Could Return This Weekend
Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (shoulder) will play shortstop for Double-A Portland on Friday and could rejoin the team in Houston this weekend. Holt had just one hit in his 16 at-bats for the BoSox before his injury and he hasn't played since April 5. With Michael Chavis running away with the second base... Read More
Justin Upton Cleared For Batting Practice
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) can now run on 100 percent of his weight and has been cleared for batting practice on the field and some outfield drills. Upton has been out all year due to turf toe, but he has cleared a big hurdle and is on track to make his season... Read More
Andrew Heaney To Make Season Debut Sunday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) will come off the injured list and make his season debut on Sunday against the Rangers, according to manager Brad Ausmus. When he's right, the 27-year-old left-hander can be the ace of the staff after he posted a 4.15 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9.0 K/9 in 180... Read More
Khris Davis Shut Down For Five Days
Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (hip, oblique) will be shut down from swinging for five days. Davis was placed on the injured list on Friday, but it seems likely that he'll need more than 10 days to recover from an injury that has been bothering him since May 5. He is hitting .248 (39-for-157) with... Read More
Keelan Doss Impressing Head Coach
Oakland Raiders undrafted rookie wide receiver Keelan Doss has impressed head coach Jon Gruden so far in organized team activities. He has the size, ball skills and awareness to make an impact for the Raiders. "I think he's smart. He's athletic and he's got size and I think he's going to be able to compete... Read More
Dan Straily Removed From Rotation
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dan Straily has been removed from the starting rotation and will be available in relief starting on Saturday. Manager Brandon Hyde is hoping that Straily can perform better in short spurts, and there's a chance he can work his way back into the rotation. The 30-year-old has been the least effective... Read More
Jaron Brown Working With First Team
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown was working with the first team in organized team activities alongside Tyler Lockett, with rookie D.K. Metcalf mostly with the second-team offense. Metcalf also tried his hand returning some punts, but he didn't look so good. The 29-year-old Brown had 14 receptions for 166 yards and a career-high five... Read More
Royals-Yankees Postponed Friday
The game between the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees has been postponed on Friday due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday, May 25. Royals starter Jakob Junis and Yankees starter Chad Green will likely start one of the two games on Saturday. Make... Read More
Leonard Fournette To Be Big Part Of Offense
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator John DeFilippo said that running back Leonard Fournette will be a big part of the team's offense in 2019. "I’m going to call it what it is: He’s going to be a major reason where our offense goes. I’m not going to sugarcoat that. Leonard Fournette needs to be a big... Read More
Charlie Blackmon Not In Lineup Friday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (calf) is not in the starting lineup on Friday after fouling a ball off his calf on Thursday. It has the potential to be a lingering issue, so don't be surprised if Blackmon has to sit out again this weekend or even go on the injured list. Raimel Tapia is... Read More
Chad Pinder Hitting Second Against Lefty
Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder is starting in left field and is hitting second on Friday night against Mariners left-handed starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc. With Khris Davis (hip, oblique) officially landing on the injured list on Friday, both Pinder and Mark Canha should see more playing time in the short term. They both have power... Read More
Jay Bruce Out, Omar Narvaez Returns On Friday
Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is out of the starting lineup on Friday. Catcher Omar Narvaez (knee) is back in the lineup after taking a foul ball off his knee on Wednesday. He'll hit cleanup against A's starting pitcher Daniel Mengden. With Bruce out, Daniel Vogelbach and Edwin Encarnacion, hitting second and third respectively,... Read More
Michael Wacha Moving To Bullpen
The St. Louis Cardinals are moving starting pitcher Michael Wacha to the bullpen for the foreseeable future. He'll be available in relief on Saturday. A pitcher from outside the current roster will join the team on May 29. Wacha just hasn't been any good in his nine starts, going 3-2 with a 5.59 ERA, 1.69... Read More
Buster Posey, Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford All Out
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, first baseman Brandon Belt and shortstop Brandon Crawford (eye) are all out of the starting lineup on Friday against Diamondbacks left-handed starting pitcher Robbie Ray. Stephen Vogt is catching and hitting eighth, Tyler Austin is at first and batting third and Donovan Solano is at the 6 and hitting... Read More
David Peralta Placed On Injured List
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right AC joint inflammation and recalled outfielder Tim Locastro and infielder Kevin Cron from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. It's a shame for Peralta owners, as he was hitting .309/.357/.524 with seven homers, 28 runs and 30 RBI... Read More
DeVante Parker Stands Out In Red Zone
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker was excellent in red-zone drills at organized team activities this week, catching multiple passes. The new coaching staff and receivers coach Karl Dorrell are trying to use positive reinforcement with Parker, who has responded well to the approach. The 26-year-old is being given a second chance under the new... Read More
Ryan Fitzpatrick Outplaying Josh Rosen?
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has been better than quarterback Josh Rosen at organized team activities this week, according to a player that didn't want to speak publicly. However, Rosen has played well and Fitzpatrick threw two interceptions at practice on Tuesday. Rosen is doing his best work in the middle of the field and... Read More
Mets Add Matt Kemp Friday
The New York Mets signed free-agent outfielder Matt Kemp to a minor league deal on Friday, according to sources. The Mets are desperate in their outfield and are starting J.D. Davis, Carlos Gomez and Rajai Davis on Friday with both Michael Conforto (concussion) and Brandon Nimmo (neck) on the injured list and Yoenis Cespedes (ankle)... Read More
Ryan Carpenter To Start Saturday
Detroit Tigers pitcher Ryan Carpenter will be called up to start on Saturday against the Mets, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Even in a juicy matchup against the banged-up Mets this weekend, the left-handed Carpenter is a poor streaming candidate in deeper leagues. The 28-year-old has a 13.00 ERA, 2.22 WHIP and seven K's in... Read More
