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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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Lou Trivino Expects To Return Wednesday
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino (thumb) was up to 96 mph with his fastball during a live batting practice session on Tuesday and expects to be available to pitch on Wednesday. Trivino, who has a nice 1.42 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings, has been out since April 17 but... Read More
No Timetable For Brock Holt's Return
Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt has been diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement, and there is no timetable for his return. Holt is over the scratched cornea in his eye, but now he's dealing with another injury. It's looking like both Dustin Pedroia (knee) and Eduardo Nunez (back) will return before Holt now. With... Read More
Yoenis Cespedes Hasn't Started Running
New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heels) has been biking, throwing and hitting off a tee, but he has yet to resume running. There remains no timetable for his return to action in 2019. The 33-year-old will probably miss at least half the season, if not more. He hasn't played in more than 81 games... Read More
Edwin Diaz Unavailable Tuesday
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is unavailable on Tuesday after pitching in three straight games. Reliever Jeurys Familia will serve in the closer role if the need arises, and manager Mickey Callaway said he will use Familia for a multi-inning save if necessary. Diaz allowed a homer on Monday but still has a nice... Read More
Christian Yelich Still Sidelined
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is still out of the lineup on Tuesday for the second straight game. The 2018 National League Most Valuable Player remains among the best players in baseball this year, but he should be considered day-to-day for now. Both Eric Thames and Jesus Aguilar are playing against Rockies starter German... Read More
Starling Marte Back From Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Starling Marte (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Jason Martin to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Marte is back in center field and is batting second against Rangers starter Adrian Sampson on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old is off to a slow start, batting .203... Read More
Lewis Brinson Optioned, Garrett Cooper Activated
The Miami Marlins optioned outfielder Lewis Brinson to Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday and activated first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (calf) from the injured list in a corresponding move. Brinson was hitting just .197/.247/.263 with five doubles and no home runs in 27 games, and he's fanned 28 times and walked twice in 82 plate appearances.... Read More
Neil Walker Available To Pinch Hit
Miami Marlins infielder Neil Walker (knee) had an MRI exam on Monday reveal a mild bone bruise in his right knee. He is not starting on Tuesday but is available to pinch hit. The 33-year-old veteran has three homers and four RBI while hitting .260 in 77 at-bats for the Fish so far in 2019.... Read More
Nick Pivetta Could Be Moved To 'Pen
The Philadelphia Phillies have discussed moving starting pitcher Nick Pivetta to the bullpen, according to manager Gabe Kapler. "It’s something that we’re discussing and brainstorming. It’s not imminent," Kapler said. Pivetta went 2-1 with an 8.35 ERA, 2.13 WHIP and 16 K's in 18 1/3 innings in his four starts for Philly before he was... Read More
Odubel Herrera Close To Returning
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) thinks he's five to seven days away from returning to the team. Herrera will return to center field duties when he's ready, moving Andrew McCutchen back to left field. Nick Williams and Aaron Altherr have seen some more playing time with Herrera sidelined. The 27-year-old was hitting .270/.319/.381 with... Read More
Asdrubal Cabrera Returns Against Pirates
Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera (calf) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting seventh on Tuesday against Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles. Cabrera missed a few games with a minor calf injury. He's batting just .237 on the season but does have six home runs and 17 RBI in 76 at-bats for... Read More
Robinson Cano Remains Out Tuesday
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday. X-rays came back negative after Cano was hit by a pitch on Sunday, so consider him day-to-day for now. Jeff McNeil is starting at the keystone and is batting leadoff on Tuesday against Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo. McNeil... Read More
Orioles-White Sox Postponed Tuesday
The game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White has been postponed on Tuesday due to inclement weather. It'll be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Orioles starter Andrew Cashner and White Sox starter Ivan Nova will likely be pushed back until Wednesday. Make sure you take any players from either team... Read More
Ender Inciarte Out Tuesday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (hamstring) is not playing on Tuesday after leaving the game with right hamstring tightness on Monday. Adding injury to insult, Inciarte is batting .236 (21-for-89) with two home runs, six RBI and three steals on the season. Hitting lower in the order is definitely hurting his fantasy ceiling, and there... Read More
David Montgomery's Presence Could Hurt Tarik Cohen
Chicago Bears rookie running back David Montgomery's balance, lateral agility and vision give the team a potential three-down back. Montgomery's greatest strength is running the ball, but the fact that he can also catch the football will help create mismatches against opponents. Montgomery's presence will allow the Bears to use Tarik Cohen more as a... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Expected To Land On Injured List
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring) is expected to land on the injured list on Tuesday. The severity of his injury isn't known and he's still undergoing tests, but the Padres will be cautious with their 20-year-old top prospect. Tatis has held his own in 100 at-bats in his first year in the... Read More
Nick Senzel Expected To Be Called Up Soon
The Cincinnati Reds are thinking of promoting their top prospect, third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel, to the majors soon. The move could come as soon as Friday when the team returns home. Senzel has adjusted nicely to center field at Triple-A Louisville and was the No. 2 overall pick in 2016. The 23-year-old will be an... Read More
Eloy Jimenez Not Wearing Walking Boot
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) was not wearing a protective boot on his right foot while he played catch on Monday. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was put on the 10-day injured list with a high right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 22-year-old outfielder has... Read More
Luis Robert Promoted To Double-A
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert has been promoted to Double-A Birmingham. Robert, the team's No. 4 prospect and No. 37 overall per MLB Pipeline, absolutely demolished Single-A pitching by hitting a ridiculous .453/.512/.920 with eight home runs, 24 RBI and eight stolen bases in only 19 games for High-A Winston-Salem. The Cuban native is... Read More
Browns Could Trade For Gerald McCoy
Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey is believed to be interested in trading for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy following the draft. He led Tampa in quarterback hits (21) last year, and the Buccaneers could use running back Duke Johnson, who has requested a trade out of Cleveland. McCoy, 31, was the third... Read More
Seahawks Acquire Jacob Hollister
The Seattle Seahawks acquired tight end Jacob Hollister from the New England Patriots on Monday. The 25-year-old spent two years with the Patriots and has played in 23 regular season games with two starts and eight catches for 94 yards. He played in eight games in 2018 (one start) and finished with four receptions for... Read More
Eagles Exercise Carson Wentz's Option
The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year option for quarterback Carson Wentz on Monday. The second overall pick in 2016, Wentz has completed 63.7 percent of his passes for 10,152 yards, 70 touchdowns and a 92.5 QB rating in 40 career games. The 26-year-old started in Week 1 in his rookie season, but injuries have cut... Read More
Andrew Toles Still On Restricted List
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles reported to the team's spring training complex in Arizona this week, but he remains on the restricted list and off the 40-man roster. Toles never reported to spring training due to personal issues, and the team hasn't commented on the specifics of his absence or given a timetable on... Read More
Addison Russell Close To Returning
Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell made his first start at second base for Triple-A Iowa on Monday. He's currently on a seven-game minor league assignment as he nears the end of his 40-game suspension for violating the league's domestic-abuse policy. The Cubs will likely decide before Friday whether to activate Russell, option him back to... Read More
Tyson Ross Goes On Paternity List
The Detroit Tigers placed starting pitcher Tyson Ross on the paternity list on Tuesday. Spencer Turnbull will now start on Tuesday against the Phillies, with Daniel Norris going on Wednesday. Ross will miss one to three days while being away from the team. The veteran right-hander is mostly an AL-only asset and he sports a... Read More
Tyler Beede Likely To Start Friday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede will likely be called up to make the start on Friday against the Reds in place of Derek Holland (finger), who was placed on the injured list. Beede is the team's No. 23 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and is sporting a nice 1.99 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 13.5... Read More
Freddy Peralta To Rejoin Rotation This Week
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) will rejoin the starting rotation later this week. It's unknown which day he will start or against which team, but Chase Anderson is a candidate to be moved to the bullpen. The 22-year-old Peralta has electrifying stuff at times (11.1 career K/9), but he's also walked 4.4 hitters... Read More
Brock Holt Now Dealing With Shoulder Injury
Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt is over his scratched cornea, but he's now dealing with a right shoulder issue and is headed back to Boston for tests. It's unclear how much additional time Holt will have to miss. The Red Sox won't be as rushed to bring Holt, Dustin Pedroia and Eduardo Nunez back... Read More
No Timetable For Ryan Zimmerman
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) said he's been dealing with plantar fasciitis for "a couple weeks" and doesn't have a timetable for a return. However, he doesn't think it's as serious as his 2015 case when he missed seven weeks. Don't be surprised if the 34-year-old veteran takes a while to come back.... Read More
Jordy Mercer To Rejoin Team Tuesday
Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer, who has been out since April 14 with a right quadriceps strain, is scheduled to finish up his rehab assignment with High-A Lakeland and be activated from the injured list on Tuesday for the opener of the series against the Phillies. Mercer's return should free up a utility role for... Read More
