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Die hard White Sox and Angels fan. I joined the Rotoballer family in January 2018, and I've been writing about baseball in one way or another since 2014. I spent the 2016 season as the beat writer covering the Ogden Raptors for the local newspaper, and from 2018-2020 I was the social media manager and team photographer for the Bristol Pirates (RIP Appalachian League).
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Dodgers Nearing Deal To Acquire Danny Duffy
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy is on the verge of being traded to the Dodgers, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Feinsand reports that while Duffy has 10-5 rights, he is expected to approve a trade to the Dodgers. The Royals are expected to receive a player to be named later to... Read More
Joey Gallo Expected To Make Yankees Debut Friday
New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo is expected to make his debut with the team on Friday against the Marlins, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The deal to trade Gallo and pitcher Joely Rodriguez to the Yankees was finalized this morning, and now he'll join the team in Miami on Friday for his debut.... Read More
Pete Fairbanks' MRI Results Come Back "Pretty Clean"
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) had his MRI come back with "pretty clean" results after his early exit on Wednesday with shoulder inflammation, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Manager Kevin Cash said that the team got "pretty good news" from the MRI, and they are optimistic that he... Read More
John Nogowski Gets Night Off Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman John Nogowski is not in the starting lineup on Thursday night against the Brewers. This looks to be just a night off for Nogowski, who has started 18 straight games for Pittsburgh since joining the team. He's been one of the hottest hitters in the game since landing with the Pirates,... Read More
Colin Moran To Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday night, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Moran has been out since the beginning of July with a small fracture in his left hand, and had just begun swinging a bat again last week. Over... Read More
Max Scherzer Close To Being Traded To San Diego
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer is on the verge of being traded to the San Diego Padres, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Trade rumors have been pointing for a few days now that Scherzer would be open to a trade to an NL West team, and it looks like the Padres could... Read More
Daniel Vogelbach Begins Rehab Assignment
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Daniel Vogelbach (hamstring) has been sent to Triple-A Nashville to begin a rehab assignment, the team announced through Twitter on Thursday. Vogelbach has been out since the end of June after suffering a hamstring strain while running from third base to home on an RBI single. This is a good sign... Read More
Trade Rumors Around Jose Berrios Gaining Steam
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios is beginning to look more likely that he will be traded prior to the deadline, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal reports that the market has exceeded Minnesota's expectations, and that the Padres, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Rays and Yankees have all expressed varying levels of interest in... Read More
Nico Hoerner Placed On IL With Oblique Strain
Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right oblique strain, according to MLB.com's injury tracker. Hoerner exited Wednesday's game after he was seen grabbing at his side following a swing in the seventh inning. He becomes the latest in a series of oblique strains that... Read More
Buster Posey Avoids Concussion After Early Exit
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey did not suffer a concussion after being hit in the face mask by a foul ball during Wednesday night's game, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. Posey exited the game after taking the hard hit to the mask, but it appears that he is doing fine.... Read More
Ryan Tepera Traded To White Sox
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Tepera has been traded to the Chicago White Sox for pitcher Bailey Horn, the White Sox announced on Twitter Thursday. The White Sox get the bullpen upgrade that they needed in Tepera, who has been one of the best relievers in baseball over the last two years with a 3.23... Read More
Josh Hader Allows Two Runs As July Struggles Continue
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader allowed two runs on two hits with one strikeout over one inning of work in a 7-3 win over the Pirates on Wednesday. After allowing just two runs over his first 32 2/3 innings, Hader has now surrendered six runs on six hits and two walks over his last... Read More
DJ LeMahieu Reaches Base For 13th Straight Game
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with one RBI in a 3-1 win over the Rays on Wednesday night. His single in the third inning extended his on-base streak to 13 games, but despite that streak he's been mired in a bit of a slump lately. Over his last 15 games now, LaMahieu... Read More
Pete Fairbanks Leaves Game With Trainer
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks exited Wednesday's game with a trainer, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Fairbanks hit one batter and then allowed an RBI single before he left the game in the 10th inning. There's no word yet on the injury or severity, but managers should keep an... Read More
Rafael Devers Dealing With Quad Injury
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (quad) is dealing with a quadriceps injury, but the team hopes he'll be ready to return to action by Friday, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Devers exited Wednesday's game early with what was initially described as a potential hamstring issue, but now it appears that it's a... Read More
Trent Grisham Not In Wednesday's Lineup
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Athletics. This looks to just be a day off for Grisham, who has started 29 of the team's last 30 games. Over 74 games this season, Grisham is putting up solid numbers with a .258 average, .795 OPS,... Read More
Starling Marte Traded To Oakland, Jesus Luzardo To Miami
Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte has been traded to the Oakland Athletics, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. In exchange, the Athletics have sent starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo to Miami. Marte has been having a bounce back year at the plate so far, slashing .306/.407/.453 with seven homers, 22 steals, 25 RBI and 52... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Sitting Out Game 1 Of Doubleheader
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays. Bogaerts was held out of Monday's lineup with a wrist issue, and was not in the lineup Tuesday prior to the postponement of that game. Manager Alex Cora said on Tuesday that... Read More
Josh Donaldson Not In Lineup Wednesday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Tigers. There had been rumors earlier this week that he was drawing interest as a potential trade target, but it seems more likely his absence is simply a day off after playing in 14 straight games for Minnesota.... Read More
Jon Duplantier Released By Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier was released by the team on Tuesday, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic. At one point the top pitching prospect in Arizona's system, Duplantier has been plagued by injuries over the past few years, and over 21 combined innings this season between the majors and minors, he has... Read More
Pirates Get Two Prospects From Seattle For Tyler Anderson
The Pittsburgh Pirates received catcher Carter Bins and pitcher Joaquin Tejada from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for starting pitcher Tyler Anderson, the team announced on Twitter. Over 51 games between High-A and Double-A, Bins has slashed .244/.399/.433 with eight home runs, three steals, 35 RBI and 51 runs scored. Tejada is a 17-year-old pitcher... Read More
Tyler Anderson On Verge Of Being Dealt To Seattle
Hours after a deal to send him to the Philadelphia Phillies fell through, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Anderson is now on the verge of being traded to the Seattle Mariners, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. The deal with Philadelphia that was reported earlier on Tuesday fell through reportedly because of concerns with the... Read More
Joc Pederson Scratched From Lineup Tuesday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson (stomach) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup due to an upset stomach, the team announced on Twitter. In his place, Ehire Adrianza is now getting the start in right field and will bat leadoff against the Mets. Managers should consider Pederson day-to-day for now, and expect... Read More
Tyler Anderson Trade Has Hit A Snag
The previously reported trade of Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Anderson going to the Philadelphia Phillies for two prospects has hit a snag, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal reports that the issue stems from a medical concern with one of the two prospects that Philadelphia was sending to Pittsburgh. He adds that... Read More
Luis Oviedo Will Start For Pirates Tuesday Night
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Luis Oviedo will get the start in the series opener with the Brewers on Tuesday night. Oviedo is being called upon to make this start after Pittsburgh traded away starting pitcher Tyler Anderson to the Phillies earlier in the day on Tuesday. He had only recently been activated from the injured... Read More
Trevor Bauer Remains On Administrative Leave
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer has had his administrative leave extended until August 6, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. This is now the third time that his administrative leave has been extended, as investigations continue into sexual assault allegations made against him. While this remains under investigation and there's... Read More
Michael King Remains Shut Down From Throwing
New York Yankees pitcher Michael King (finger) saw a hand specialist on Tuesday and it has been determined he will be shut down from throwing for another week, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. King smashed his finger between weights at the team's facilities and has been sidelined for nearly a month at this... Read More
Royals Unlikely To Trade Away Key Players
The Kansas City Royals are unlikely to trade away any of their key players prior to Friday's trade deadline, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. General Manager Dayton Moore said that the team is building for 2022, and that he does not expect the Royals to trade away any of the key contributors for next... Read More
Stephen Strasburg To Undergo Thoracic Outlet Surgery
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) will undergo thoracic outlet surgery on Wednesday, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. With this, Strasburg's injury-riddled 2021 campaign finally comes to a close, as he will now aim to be back in time for Spring Training next year. Strasburg finishes 2021 with a 1-2... Read More
Tyler Anderson Traded To Phillies Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Anderson has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Alex Stumpf of DK Pittsburgh Sports. The Pirates will receive pitcher Cristian Hernandez and catcher Abrahan Gutierrez from Philadelphia. Hernandez was ranked the No. 29 prospect in the Phillies system according to MLB Pipeline, while Gutierrez fell outside the top-30.... Read More
