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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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James Conner, Jaylen Samuels Forming 1-2 Punch
Pittsburgh Steelers running backs James Conner and Jaylen Samuels were lined up together in the backfield during Day 2 of organized team activities this week, which is a different look for their offense. Samuels had 256 rushing yards on 56 carries in his rookie season and added 199 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 26... Read More
Khris Davis Officially Goes On Injured List
The Oakland Athletics officially placed outfielder Khris Davis (hip, oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a left hip/oblique contusion on Friday and recalled outfielder Skye Bolt from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. The move is retroactive to May 22. Davis just hasn't been right since initially suffering the hip injury on May... Read More
Jimmy Nelson Activated, Sent To Minors
The Milwaukee Brewers activated starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and then optioned him to Triple-A San Antonio. The 29-year-old had a 4.74 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 22 strikeouts and nine walks in 19 innings in his four outings (three starts) for San Antonio on his rehab assignment. The Brewers... Read More
Jed Lowrie Not Close To A Return
New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said that third baseman Jed Lowrie (hamstring, knee) is a ways away from a return. Lowrie has yet to make his season debut in his first year in New York, and it's fair to wonder at this point if he'll even make it back before the All-Star break. Those... Read More
Mike Clevinger Heading To Extended Spring Training
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (back) threw 35 pitches on Friday and is heading to extended spring training to ramp up his activities before beginning a minor league rehab assignment. The 28-year-old right-hander hadn't allowed an earned run in his two starts this year while striking out 22 in 12 innings before his injury.... Read More
Christian Yelich, Ryan Braun Back From Injury Friday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielders Christian Yelich (back) and Ryan Braun (knee) are both back in the starting lineup on Friday against Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff after missing time this week. Yelich is in right field and hitting second, while Braun is batting third and playing left field. Yelich is once again in the running for... Read More
J.D. Martinez Back, Rafael Devers Out Friday
Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back, illness) is returning to the designated hitter spot and is batting cleanup against Astros starting pitcher Wade Miley on Friday. Martinez has been out since Sunday with a back injury and an illness. Get the elite slugger back into all fantasy lineups against the southpaw. Third baseman Rafael... Read More
George Springer Returns, Michael Brantley Resting
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (back) is back in the lineup in right field and is hitting leadoff on Friday against Red Sox left-handed starting pitcher Chris Sale. Michael Brantley will take a seat against the southpaw, with Josh Reddick in left field and batting seventh. Tyler White is the designated hitter and is batting... Read More
Robert Woods' Chemistry With Jared Goff Remains Strong
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods continues to develop his chemistry with quarterback Jared Goff during organized team activities. Goff has targeted Woods a whopping 215 times over the last two seasons, and the two connected a number of times in 7-on-7 drills at practice this week. Woods is focused on picking up yards... Read More
Cooper Kupp On The Mend
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee), who tore his ACL in Week 10 last year, is on the mend and is on track for the start of the regular season. “I’m taking it day-by-day,” Kupp said this week. “It’s just about attacking this week, attacking the day as best as I possibly can.... Read More
Michael Conforto Thinks He'll Return This Weekend
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (concussion) thinks he will return from the injured list this weekend, but he needs to be cleared by the league first. The Mets need all the help they can get in the outfield -- they are starting J.D. Davis, Carlos Gomez and Rajai Davis on Friday night. Conforto was... Read More
Renato Nunez Out, Keon Broxton Debuting Friday
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Renato Nunez is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Outfielder Keon Broxton is starting in center field and is batting sixth in his debut with the team this evening. First baseman Chris Davis is also taking a seat on the bench. Rio Ruiz is getting the nod at third base... Read More
Josh Naylor Hitting Sixth In Major League Debut
San Diego Padres first baseman Josh Naylor is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth on Friday in his major league debut against Blue Jays starting pitcher Trent Thornton. The 21-year-old was hitting .299/.378/.538 with 10 home runs and 35 RBI in 45 games for Triple-A El Paso before his call-up. He's a... Read More
Chad Wallach Placed On Injured List
The Miami Marlins placed catcher Chad Wallach (concussion) on the 10-day injured list with a concussion on Friday and called up catcher Bryan Holaday from the minors in a corresponding move. Outfielder Isaac Galloway was also designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Holaday will now serve as the backup to... Read More
Anibal Sanchez Throwing Simulated Game Friday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) is throwing a simulated game on Friday. The veteran right-hander is hoping to return to the rotation at some point next week, as his hamstring injury wasn't very serious. However, fantasy owners will want to steer clear of him. The 35-year-old is 0-6 on the season with a... Read More
Troy Tulowitzki Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week
New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) had nine plate appearances in his first simulated game on Friday since re-injuring his left calf. He has not played for the Yankees since April 3 but could start a rehab assignment next week. Tulo has been taking grounders at shortstop, third and second base. At this point,... Read More
Didi Gregorius To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery last October, served as the designated hitter in his fourth extended spring training game on Friday. He will start a rehab assignment with High-A Tampa on Saturday and is hoping to return around mid-June. “My timing is not there yet,” Gregorius... Read More
James Paxton Still Feeling Pain In Knee
New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (knee) still felt pain in his left knee after making a start in extended spring training on Friday. The left-hander allowed one hit while striking out seven in four innings after having not pitched since May 3. “If I come in tomorrow with more pain than I had... Read More
Joc Pederson, Alex Verdugo Out On Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Joc Pederson and Alex Verdugo are out of the starting lineup on Friday. Right-hander Michael Feliz is opening for Pittsburgh, but left-hander Steven Brault is expected to pitch the bulk of the innings. Matt Beaty is starting in left field and hitting leadoff, with Kike Hernandez in center field and batting... Read More
Brandon Drury Hitting Leadoff, Cavan Biggio Eighth In Debut
Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Brandon Drury is starting in right field and batting leadoff on Friday night against Padres starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi. Second baseman Cavan Biggio will start at the keystone and hit eighth in his major league debut. Lourdes Gurriel is also in left field and is hitting seventh in his return to... Read More
Juan Lagares Sitting Versus Lefty
New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares is not in the starting lineup on Friday against Tigers left-handed starting pitcher Gregory Soto. Carlos Gomez is starting in center field and batting sixth, while Rajai Davis is in right field and hitting seventh. Gomez is coming off a big three-run home run in the win over the... Read More
Scott Kingery In Center Field Friday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Scott Kingery is starting in center field and is hitting seventh on Friday against Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson. Odubel Herrera, who is slumping badly this year, continues to lose playing time to Kingery since he returned from the injured list. Kingery is batting .362/.412/.617 with two home runs, six RBI and... Read More
Roberto Perez Back, Oscar Mercado Out
Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (concussion) is back behind the plate on Friday and is hitting sixth against Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell. Outfielder Oscar Mercado (hip), who suffered a hip contusion in an outfield collision on Thursday, is out. Eric Haase is serving as the designated hitter and is batting eighth, but he should... Read More
Francisco Cervelli Still Out Of Lineup
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (chest) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday. Cervelli suffered an upper chest contusion on Tuesday and hasn't played since. He's been bad for those in two-catcher and NL-only leagues this year, hitting .185 with one homer and five RBI in 108 at-bats. He might need to go on... Read More
Jason Witten Looks Bigger And Faster
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, who came out of retirement after a year in the Monday Night Football broadcast booth, has impressed his teammates so far this offseason. Witten looks great and appears to be stronger and faster than he was in 2017, when he had 63 catches for 560 yards and five touchdowns.... Read More
Dexter Fowler Hitting Leadoff, Harrison Bader Back
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler is hitting leadoff on Friday night against Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz. Also, outfielder Harrison Bader (elbow) is back in center field and is hitting eighth in the batting order. Matt Carpenter has been moved down to the No. 5 spot. Fowler has been swinging a hot stick of... Read More
Phillies Activate Vince Velasquez
The Philadelphia Phillies activated starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (forearm) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. He'll be available in relief this weekend, but he's also a candidate to make a start next week against the Cardinals. The 26-year-old right-hander is 1-2 on the year with a 3.86 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 32 strikeouts in... Read More
Daniel Robertson Out On Friday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson (illness) is not in the starting lineup on Friday after leaving the game early with an allergic reaction. Andrew Velazquez is starting at third base and is batting ninth against Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber in his place. Velazquez has one hit in his seven at-bats this year and... Read More
Megadeals Coming For Michael Thomas, Cameron Jordan?
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas can become a free agent after this season, while defensive end Cameron Jordan can become a free agent in 2021. Thomas and Jordan, who are both attending organized team activities, are two of the most underpaid stars at their positions in the NFL. Thomas, 26, will make only... Read More
Max Kepler Back In Lineup Friday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff on Friday against White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez after banging his knee on the outfield wall on Thursday. Kepler's injury came in the ninth inning of a blowout, but his fantasy owners are thankful he won't have to... Read More
