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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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Jeff McNeil Should Return Saturday
New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway is hoping that infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (abdomen) will be able to start on Saturday. McNeil is day-to-day and struck out in his only plate appearances on Friday, so there's a good chance he's back in there on Saturday against Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez. McNeil isn't killing it in the... Read More
Michael Conforto Goes On Seven-Day Injured List
The New York Mets placed catcher Michael Conforto (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday and designated outfielder Keon Broxton for assignment in a corresponding move. Outfielder Carlos Gomez and relief pitcher Paul Sewald were also called up from Triple-A Syracuse. Broxton was hitting .143/.208/.163 with the Mets. There's a chance Conforto could... Read More
Yoenis Cespedes Starts Running
New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heels) recently started running, but general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said the team is "trying to limit his explosive activity." It's a good step for his progress, but Cespedes has a long ways to go and won't be back until the second half of the season. When he's on... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Returns Friday
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is returning to the starting lineup on Friday and is hitting third against Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer. Rizzo has been out since last Saturday with a stiff back, but you'll want to return him to your lineups on Friday, even in the tough matchup against Mad Max.... Read More
Antonio Callaway Showing More Explosiveness
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway has been showing more explosiveness at organized team activities this week. He led the Browns in receiving touchdowns and finished third in yards in his rookie season in 2018, so there is plenty of upside remaining. He was a fourth-round pick in 2017 but missed the entire season. The... Read More
Robby Anderson Signs Restricted Tender
New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson signed his second-round restricted tender offer on Thursday, which is worth roughly $3.1 million. Anderson preferred a long-term extension, but he'll have to prove himself in 2019 again and wait until next offseason. The 26-year-old has led the team in receiving yards, targets and touchdowns each of the... Read More
Matt Beaty, Kyle Garlick Coming Up For Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up utility player Matt Beaty and outfielder Kyle Garlick from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday with starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (thigh) going on the injured list. It's Beaty's second call-up, while it's the first for Garlick. Beatty, the team's No. 29 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was hitting .299 in... Read More
Nate Solder Has Ankle Surgery
New York Giants left tackle Nate Solder (ankle) will miss spring workouts after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to clean out his ankle after he dealt with bone spurs. The surgery isn't considered serious and Solder will be back for training camp. Solder was the highest paid left tackle in the league in 2018 and underwhelmed in... Read More
Ravens Signing Michael Floyd
The Baltimore Ravens are signing free-agent wide receiver Michael Floyd to an undisclosed deal on Friday, according to a source. Baltimore is a good landing spot for Floyd, but there's still no guarantee that he'll make the final roster out of training camp. The 13th overall pick in 2012 by the Cardinals, Floyd has played... Read More
Nelson Cruz Placed On Injured List
The Minnesota Twins placed designated hitter Nelson Cruz (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a sore left wrist and recalled second baseman Luis Arraez from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Cruz missed the last five games after aggravating his left wrist on Saturday, but an MRI exam showed no serious damage.... Read More
Marquise Brown Won't Take Part In OTAs
Baltimore Ravens first-round wide receiver Marquise Brown (foot) won't be on the field for organized team activities next week as he recovers from Lisfranc surgery. Receiver Miles Boykin (hamstring), a third-rounder, will also be eased into action next week while he deals with a minor hamstring injury. The Ravens are very thin on the receiver... Read More
Vikings Still Talking Extension With Kyle Rudolph
The Minnesota Vikings continue to discuss a contract extension with tight end Kyle Rudolph, but neither side has made much progress, per a source with knowledge of the situation. Minnesota has also offered Rudolph a five-year extension which would give him a new-money average among the highest paid tight ends in the NFL. An extension... Read More
Patrick Peterson Apologizes For PED Suspension
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson said he was "definitely, definitely sorry" after it was announced that he would be suspended for the first six games of the 2019 season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The shutdown corner will be eligible to return in Week 7 against the Giants, but his absence to... Read More
Jesse Winker Out Against Lefty
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is not in the starting lineup on Friday against Dodgers left-handed starting pitcher Rich Hill. Jose Peraza is starting in left field and is hitting eighth, while Kyle Farmer is at the keystone and batting sixth. Neither Peraza nor Farmer have done much of anything at the plate this year... Read More
Twins Calling Up Luis Arraez
The Minnesota Twins are calling up second baseman Luis Arraez from Triple-A Rochester on Friday. The 22-year-old, ranked as the team's No. 17 prospect by MLB Pipeline, is a two-time minor league batting champion. He went 5-for-14 at Rochester but hit .344 with no homers, six doubles and a triple in 160 at-bats for Double-A... Read More
Alex Gordon Leaning Toward Playing In 2020
Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon said that he's currently 60-40 toward returning for another season in 2020. He has a $23 million mutual option for the 2020 season that will certainly be declined for a $4 million buyout. The 35-year-old has had a renaissance this year so far after switching to a more upright,... Read More
Sandy Leon Goes On Paternity Leave
The Boston Red Sox placed catcher Sandy Leon on the paternity list on Friday and called up catcher Oscar Hernandez from the minors in a corresponding move. Pitcher Chandler Shepard was designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster for Hernandez. Leon could be out a maximum of three games on the... Read More
Clayton Richard To Go On Rehab Assignment
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clayton Richard (knee) will not start for the Blue Jays on Saturday but will instead make at least one rehab start in the minor leagues before making his season debut. The 35-year-old left-hander has yet to pitch in the majors this year. He went 7-11 with a 5.33 ERA, 1.38... Read More
Keon Broxton Unhappy With Playing Time
New York Mets outfielder Keon Broxton expressed his frustration with his lack of playing time on Thursday. He struck out swinging as a pinch-hitter to end the game to drop his average to .143 and OPS to .371. "I’m not here to make excuses or anything," Broxton said afterward. "I think everybody in this game... Read More
Kenta Maeda Going On Injured List With Thigh Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (thigh) is going on the injured list as a precaution after he fouled a ball off his thigh in his last at-bat on Wednesday night. Maeda struck out 12 Padres in the win on Wednesday and is 5-2 with a 3.51 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 52 strikeouts in... Read More
Jordan Zimmermann Out At Least A Month
Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said that starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) is also dealing with a muscle strain in addition to his elbow injury. The veteran right-hander is on schedule for a gradual rehab. "We're still looking at probably a month here," Gardenhire said. Zimmermann is 0-4 on the season with a dreadful 5.93... Read More
Tyler Naquin Dealing With Knee Issue
Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin (calf, knee), who is on the injured list, is also dealing with swelling behind his knee after undergoing an MRI exam. Manager Terry Francona said it will be around two weeks before he can resume baseball activities. Naquin had performed admirably in limited playing time for the Tribe, hitting .278... Read More
Dustin Pedroia Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is expected to restart his rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday. He'll give it another try after being pulled off his last rehab assignment with lingering knee soreness, although he thankfully didn't have any structural damage. The 35-year-old just doesn't seem to have much left in... Read More
Aramis Garcia Optioned, Buster Posey Expected Back Friday
The San Francisco Giants optioned catcher Aramis Garcia back to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, meaning Buster Posey (concussion) is expected to return from the concussion injured list on Friday. The 32-year-old Posey isn't an elite offensive player like he was in his prime, but he's still valuable in single-catcher leagues with his .245/.308/.406 slash line,... Read More
J.D. Davis To Start In Left Field Friday
New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said that third baseman J.D. Davis will start in left field on Friday night against the Marlins and starting pitcher Trevor Richards. It will be Davis' first start in the outfield this year and just the fourth of his career. Keon Broxton has one hit in his last 25... Read More
Carlos Martinez Expected To Be Activated Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) was examined by the team's medical staff in St. Louis on Thursday. He's headed to Texas to meet up with the club and is expected to be activated from the injured list on Saturday. Martinez will be making his season debut for the Red Birds out of the... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Should Return By Saturday
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) should be back in the starting lineup by Saturday, if not Friday. Rizzo has missed the last four games and hasn't played since May 11 due to back stiffness, but it's not a serious issue. He's been good in the month of May... Read More
Steven Matz To Return Saturday
New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (forearm) will return from the injured list and start against the Marlins in Miami on Saturday. Most fantasy owners know that the Marlins are about the best matchup you can have in fantasy, so Matz's owners will want to throw him back in their lineups this weekend. The... Read More
Jeff McNeil Expected To Be OK
New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (abdominal) said the abdominal tightness that forced him from the game on Thursday is a scar-tissue issue that he's dealt with before related to a sports hernia surgery. McNeil said he should be fine in a day or so. Don't be surprised if McNeil isn't in there on Friday,... Read More
Victor Caratini Back From Injured List
The Chicago Cubs activated catcher Victor Caratini (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned catcher Taylor Davis to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Davis hit .200 with a homer and four RBI in six games for the Cubbies and had been serving as Yu Darvish's personal catcher. Caratini fractured the hamate... Read More
