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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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Dez Bryant Resumes Running
Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant (Achilles) posted a video of himself on Instagram on Monday coming out of a stance, running a route, catching a pass and falling to the ground. "First time running in a long time," Bryant wrote in the post. "Building confidence." Bryant signed with the Saints in 2018 but tore his... Read More
Philip Rivers Not Worried About Contract
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said he has no problem playing out the final year of his current deal in 2019. "I really have no goal, or see it playing a certain way. I really don’t. I’m very at peace with where it is right now. I’m under contract this season and I’m excited... Read More
Jason Pierre-Paul To Get Second Opinion On Neck
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (neck) will receive a second opinion on his neck injury that he suffered last week after being involved in a single-car crash, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Despite his advanced age, JPP led the team in sacks in 2018 with 12.5 after being traded over by the... Read More
Dallas Keuchel Not Settling On Open Market
Free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel continues to be available on the open market, but he continues to hold firm for what he thinks is fair value. The 31-year-old is healthy after posting a 3.74 ERA in 200-plus innings for the Astros last season, but teams are hesitant to give up a draft pick for less... Read More
Cam Newton Feeling Great
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) said his rehab from offseason shoulder surgery is going "unbelievable" and he hopes to throw before training camp. "I'm feeling great now," Newton told ESPN. "I feel like I do have full strength right now. But me telling the doctor, that is different than, you know, whatever the clearance... Read More
Raisel Iglesias Not Happy With Usage
Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias, who has a career-worst 4.86 ERA and has already lost five games, disagrees with the way the team has been using him in some games this year. Iglesias is trying to adapt to the lack of control on his slider, and he entered a tie game in the ninth inning... Read More
Travis Homer Could Be Third-Down Back
Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Travis Homer, the team's sixth-round draft pick, has been lauded for his receiving abilities and could be in play to see work on third downs in 2019. He will be given every chance to make the team's roster and is a very intriguing option. Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny figure... Read More
James Shields Getting Looks From Three Teams
Free-agent starting pitcher James Shields remains focused on continuing his major league career, and officials from the Tigers, Indians and Rangers have observed his throwing sessions in recent weeks, according to sources. The 37-year-old wasn't close to signing with a team as of Monday night, but his market is expected to take shape in the... Read More
Giants Call Up Mac Williamson
The San Francisco Giants recalled outfielder Mac Williamson from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday after he hit .378 with a 1.215 OPS in the minors, including three home runs on Monday night. He had nine home runs on the season on the farm. He has showed more plate discipline this year with 11 walks in his... Read More
Aaron Hicks Looks Rusty In First Rehab Game
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) was 0-for-4 in his first game in the Florida State League on Monday with two fly outs, a strikeout and a ground out in eight innings played. He's expected to play around 10 games in the minors before coming off the injured list to make his 2019 season... Read More
Cody Bellinger To Be Outfielder Moving Forward
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (shoulder) returned to the lineup on Monday after missing two games with a slight dislocation of his right shoulder while diving for a ball at first base on Friday. Manager Dave Roberts said that Bellinger will be an outfielder going forward. Center fielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) is out indefinitely... Read More
Jason Castro Day-To-Day
Minnesota Twins catcher Jason Castro left the game early on Monday night with a right elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch. He's listed as day-to-day. Castro has actually exceeded expectations with the bat so far, hitting .244/.380/.585 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 41 at-bats as he splits time with Mitch... Read More
Yan Gomes Has Forearm Contusion
Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes was forced to leave the game on Monday night and was diagnosed with a left forearm contusion after being hit by a pitch. Tests came back negative and Gomes is day-to-day for now. The backstop has two home runs and 10 RBI on the season as he shares time with... Read More
A.J. Pollock Out At Least Six Weeks
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) will be out at least six weeks after undergoing surgery to clear up an infection in his right elbow. Doctors inserted a catheter into his left biceps to deliver antibiotics to the affected area in his right arm. The infection is near where he had surgery in 2016... Read More
A.J. Puk Throwing To Hitters
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (elbow) has been throwing to hitters in extended spring training. Once he's deemed ready, Puk will join a minor league affiliate to begin his 2019 season. He's recovering from Tommy John surgery and might be an option for Oakland's rotation in the second half of the season. The southpaw... Read More
Blake Treinen Unlikely To Land On Injured List
Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen (elbow) has been showing improvement over the last few days and is expected to avoid the injured list. The righty has been unavailable the last two days with what the team thinks is right elbow tendinitis, but he should be fine in the long run. An exam on Monday didn't... Read More
Jason Vargas Lands On Injured List
The New York Mets placed starting pitcher Jason Vargas on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a hamstring strain. In a corresponding move, Corey Oswalt was called up from Triple-A Syracuse. He's an option to make some starts in Vargas' place in the rotation, but he'd only be a streamer in the deepest of... Read More
Dustin Pedroia To Play In Three Straight Rehab Games This Week
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is scheduled to start three straight rehab games from Tuesday through Thursday this week. If he gets through that, one would expect that he'd be activated from the injured list. However, with Michael Chavis seemingly taking over the starting second base duties with his hot bat, there... Read More
Tommy John Surgery Recommended For Carlos Rodon
The first opinion Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow) received suggested Tommy John surgery. The team is awaiting the results of a second doctor's opinion, but it's not looking good so far for the left-hander. If Rodon does indeed have elbow reconstruction, he'd be out the rest of this year part of the... Read More
Austin Meadows Hoping To Return This Weekend
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (thumb) went through a full workout on Monday and will go through another one on Tuesday. He thinks he'll be able to get into some rehab games this week and is "shooting for" a return this weekend against the Yankees. The 24-year-old was a revelation for the Rays and... Read More
Wade LeBlanc To Throw Live BP This Week
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc (oblique) threw off a bullpen mound on Monday and will throw live batting practice later this week. The left-hander could move to a rehab assignment after that. Barring setbacks, LeBlanc could return to Seattle's starting rotation later this month. He's not much to look at in mixed fantasy leagues,... Read More
Kyle Seager Close To Rehab Assignment
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (hand) is progressing in his rehab program, and manager Scott Servais said he'll start a rehab assignment "shortly." Seager can't come off the 60-day injured list until May 25, but fantasy owners in need of a third baseman might want to consider adding him and stashing him now. Once... Read More
Edwin Encarnacion Dealing With Sore Shoulder
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) has been dealing with a sore shoulder, but he has continued to serve as the DH for the M's. It's not serious enough to keep the veteran slugger out of the lineup completely, so it's not much to worry about. The 36-year-old homered on both Saturday and Sunday... Read More
Kevin Gausman Appealing Suspension
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kevin Gausman is appealing the five-game suspension he was handed down for throwing at Miami Marlins starter Jose Urena. Gausman made his start against the Cubs on Monday and allowed seven hits and three earned runs while walking four and striking out six in 4 1/3 innings to take the loss.... Read More
David Price Not Too Worried
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price, who landed on the injured list on Monday with an elbow injury, said this injury doesn't compare to his previous left elbow ailment that he dealt with two years ago. Price is hoping he misses just a start or two and said his arm was "bothering" him. The... Read More
Dellin Betances Has Successful Throwing Session
New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) said it was "a good first day" while making 25 tosses on flat ground at 60 feet on Monday. He had a cortisone injection on April 13 after a bone spur surfaced in his right shoulder. Betances will play catch every other day as he ramps back... Read More
Kelvin Herrera Day-To-Day
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (back) is day-to-day with back spasms, and he played catch on Monday. This doesn't look like an injury that will send Herrera to the injured list, but it's unknown when he'll make his return to game action. The 29-year-old allowed three hits and five earned runs in just... Read More
Leonys Martin Expected Back Tuesday
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said that outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) was feeling good on Monday and will be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Martin has missed the last two games with a tight hamstring, but the injury isn't very serious. The left-handed hitter is batting just .209/.300/.383 with five home runs and eight... Read More
Steven Matz Gets Good News
New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (forearm) is not dealing with any structural damage in his left forearm after being examined by Dr. David Altchek on Monday morning in New York. Matz could only wind up missing just one start. The Mets will still need to decide if they will place Matz on the... Read More
Andrew Stevenson Leaves Game Early
Washington Nationals outfielder Andrew Stevenson left the game early on Monday due to back spasms. It's unclear if this injury will force Stevenson to miss extensive time. He was hitless in two plate appearances with a strikeout and has three hits in 15 plate appearances as a reserve so far this season. He's not even... Read More
