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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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Ender Inciarte Back In Lineup
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday and is hitting eighth against Padres starter Cal Quantrill in his MLB debut. Inciarte is hitting just .233 with two homers, six RBI and three steals in 90 at-bats, and he doesn't have a very high ceiling when hitting low in... Read More
Redskins Draft Bryce Love As Derrius Guice Insurance
The Washington Redskins drafted Stanford running back Bryce Love in the fourth round on Saturday. He was a Heisman Trophy finalist two years ago but suffered an ACL tear in 2018 and could begin his rookie season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Derrius Guice was drafted in the second round in 2018 and... Read More
Matt Ryan Will Be Better Protected
The Atlanta Falcons made it a priority to get quarterback Matt Ryan some more protection on the offensive line in last week's draft, selecting two offensive linemen in the first round last Thursday after Ryan was sacked 42 times in 2018, the second highest total of his career. Guard Chris Lindstrom was the 14th overall... Read More
Mark Trumbo Slowly Progressing
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) is throwing and doing light running but isn't doing any other baseball activities as he works his way back from knee surgery. Trumbo is on the 60-day injured list and likely won't make his season debut for Baltimore until June. The right-handed slugger still has some power in his... Read More
Saints Decline Eli Apple's Option
The New Orleans Saints declined the fifth-year option on cornerback Eli Apple ahead of the deadline on Friday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The former 10th overall pick of the Giants in 2016 started 10 games for New Orleans after being traded over in October of last year. He was the team's No. 2... Read More
Isaiah Crowell Suffers Torn Achilles
Oakland Raiders running back Isaiah Crowell suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a workout with the team on Tuesday and will likely miss the entire 2019 season, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Crowell is expected to have surgery next week. The 26-year-old had 685 yards on 143 carries with six touchdowns with the Jets... Read More
Logan Webb Suspended 80 Games
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for a banned substance. The fourth-round pick in 2014 had been pitching very well for Double-A Richmond, and he's listed as the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 22-year-old had posted a 2.00 ERA with 31 strikeouts and... Read More
Colts Sign Spencer Ware
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent running back Spencer Ware to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. In other moves, the team waived safety Isaiah Johnson and defensive tackle DeShawn Williams and released wide receiver James Wright. The 27-year-old Ware had impressive stretches in his time with the Chiefs. He broke out in 2016 when he took... Read More
Austin Hays Making Progress
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (thumb) remains in Florida but has advanced to taking practice on the field, and he will begin playing in games later this week. A healthy Hays could be the Orioles starting center fielder eventually. Expect Hays, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, to play in the minors for... Read More
T.Y. Hilton Played Through Ankle Sprains
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (ankle) said on Tuesday that he played six weeks with both high and low ankle sprains to the same ankle. Hilton initially injured his ankle on Dec. 9 but made 23 catches for 429 yards and a touchdown in the final five games of the season despite missing most... Read More
Roenis Elias Was Unavailable Tuesday
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Roenis Elias, who leads the team with four saves, was unavailable on Tuesday against the Cubs with some soreness. The left-hander has been the best bet for saves from a fantasy perspective with Hunter Strickland injured. He has a nice 2.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 14 K's in 16 2/3 innings and... Read More
No Serious Damage For Mark Canha
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha doesn't have any serious damage in his right wrist. He received a cortisone injection and shouldn't have to miss much time. Canha was placed on the injured list and is hitting only .200 (8-for-40) with two home runs and four RBI on the season.... Read More
Zack Cozart Progressing
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (neck) still doesn't have full range of motion to turn his head to the left, but he said he is progressing after taking batting practice on Tuesday. He thinks he will be ready to play when he's eligible to come off the injured list this Saturday. We doubt... Read More
Andrew Heaney Throws Bullpen Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) said he felt good after a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, and he threw all his pitches at full velocity. Heaney has missed the first month of the season with left elbow inflammation. The southpaw is hopeful he can move to face hitters for his next step.... Read More
Garrett Cooper Thinks He'll Be Fine
Miami Marlins outfielder/first baseman Garrett Cooper had just returned from the injured list on Tuesday but had to leave the game early after being hit by a pitch on the outside of his left hand. X-rays came back negative, so Cooper is currently listed as day-to-day. He's having trouble making a fist with his left... Read More
Brandon Morrow Should Return This Year
Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein is optimistic that relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) will pitch again this year after he recently received an injection for his right elbow. The right-hander hasn't pitched since July 15 of last year and underwent surgery in November. At this point, Morrow might not be back in the first half... Read More
Kyle Seager Takes BP Tuesday
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (wrist) took batting practice on the field on Tuesday as he progresses from wrist surgery. Seager is slowly progressing from surgery in March to fix a partially torn tendon in his left wrist. There's a chance he could be back in late May or early June if he doesn't... Read More
A.J. Pollock To Have Exploratory Procedure
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) has returned to Los Angeles to undergo an exploratory procedure to determine the severity of the infection in his right elbow and whether a growth plate in the joint needs to be surgically repaired. Pollock had surgeries on his growth plate in the same elbow in 2010 and... Read More
Addison Russell Will Stay In Minors
The Chicago Cubs plan to option shortstop Addison Russell back to Triple-A Iowa when his minor league assignment is up on Friday, according to executive Theo Epstein. Russell's 40-game suspension for violating the league's domestic-abuse police will be up, but the Cubs will elect to keep the infielder down on the farm for the time... Read More
Johnny Cueto Throws Bullpen
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday since undergoing Tommy John surgery. It's a big step for the veteran right-handed pitcher, but he's not expected to be back at all for the 2019 season as he recovers from elbow reconstruction. You won't need to worry about Cueto... Read More
Josh Harrison Placed On Injured List
The Detroit Tigers placed second baseman Josh Harrison on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 27, with a left shoulder contusion on Tuesday and recalled infielder Harold Castro from the minors in a corresponding move. The 31-year-old Harrison was hitting a weak .156/.212/.233 in 99 plate appearances this year and isn't worth stashing in... Read More
Aaron Hicks Begins Game Activities
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) played in a simulated game in Florida on Tuesday and has started game activities after hitting in the cages and taking batting practice. Hicks has been out all year, but he'll be the regular center fielder in the Bronx whenever he makes his season debut. The 29-year-old had... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Won't Travel With Team To Mexico
The Los Angeles Angels "do not plan" on having designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) travel with them for their two-game series against the Astros in Mexico this weekend, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Ohtani is getting close to making his 2019 debut, but it probably won't come until sometime next week. He'll be the primary... Read More
Christian Yelich Could Be Ready For Weekend Series
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that outfielder Christian Yelich (back) still isn't doing baseball activities, but he is "trending" towards being ready for the weekend series against the Mets that begins on Friday. Yelich should be able to avoid the injured list, but don't plan on having him for your lineups until at least... Read More
Mallex Smith Optioned, Braden Bishop Called Up
The Seattle Mariners optioned outfielder Mallex Smith to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday and called up outfielder Braden Bishop in a corresponding move. Smith has eight steals on the season but was hitting .165/.255/.247 in 97 at-bats to begin the year and was recently moved to the bottom of the batting order. If you're in need... Read More
Freddy Peralta To Start Thursday Against Rockies
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) will be activated from the injured list to start against the Rockies on Thursday. The right-hander has a scary 7.13 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings (four starts) before he was injured. Peralta has strikeout upside but walks too many hitters to be anything... Read More
Dexter Fowler Out Sick Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler is out of the lineup with the flu on Tuesday. Harrison Bader is in center field and is batting eighth, while Jose Martinez is in right field and is hitting fifth against Nationals starter Anibal Sanchez. Martinez has been on a hot streak of late and makes for a... Read More
Glenn Sparkman To Make Start Wednesday
Kansas City Royals pitcher Glenn Sparkman will make a spot start as the 26th man in the second game of the doubleheader against the Rays on Wednesday, according to manager Ned Yost. Jake Junis, who was scheduled to start Tuesday before the rainout, will go in the first game. Sparkman has thrown 6 2/3 innings... Read More
Josh Harrison Too Sore To Play
Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison's shoulder is still too sore to play on Tuesday, and he can't finish his swing. However, he hasn't had an MRI exam and doesn't think he'll be out much longer. Ronny Rodriguez is starting at the keystone on Tuesday and is hitting fifth against Phillies starter Vince Velasquez. Harrison... Read More
Josh Donaldson Scratched Tuesday
Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with a sore right calf. Manager Brian Snitker is hoping that Donaldson just needs one day of rest. It's the same calf that caused Donaldson a ton of grief last year, so this is worth watching. He has five home runs and... Read More
