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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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Adam Frazier to the Padres - Fantasy Impact
We're heading into the final stretch before the deadline, and another major trade target has been dealt in Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier, who now heads to the west coast to join the San Diego Padres. Here's how that trade broke down: Padres receive: 2B Adam Frazier, cash considerations Pirates receive: INF Tucupita Marcano, OF... Read More
Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 18
We're days away from the Trade Deadline, which means we're about to see a lot of prospects on the move to new organizations. So far we've seen Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman go from the Rays to the Twins, Tucupita Marcano headed to Pittsburgh from San Diego, and then on Monday the Pirates acquired Hoy... Read More
Taylor Rogers Exits Monday With Apparent Hand Injury
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers (hand) exited Monday's game early with an apparent hand injury, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Park reports that the ball slipped out of Rogers' hand during a pitch, and he was indicating something on his pitching hand before exiting the game with a trainer. There's no word yet... Read More
Kyle Hendricks Is "Definitely Not Being Shopped"
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is unlikely to be traded before the deadline, barring a very significant offer, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Feinsand reports that while there are several players the Cubs are open to dealing this week, Hendricks is not one of them, unless Chicago receives an "unexpectedly great offer"... Read More
Isaac Paredes Doing Minimal Baseball Work
Detroit Tigers infielder Isaac Paredes (hip) is doing minimal baseball work currently, but the team hopes that he'll be able to ramp up activity fairly quickly, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Paredes was placed on the injured list on Thursday with a right hip strain, with the move made retroactive to July 20.... Read More
Nationals Open To Trading Everyone Except Juan Soto
The Washington Nationals are open to trading anyone on their roster with the exception of outfielder Juan Soto, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. This includes starting pitcher Max Scherzer — who has expressed that he is open to being traded but will make use of his 10-5 rights to veto trades if necessary... Read More
Daz Cameron Getting Close To Beginning Rehab Assignment
Detroit Tigers outfielder Daz Cameron (toe) is increasing activity and "trending in the right direction" to begin a rehab assignment soon, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Cameron has been sidelined since the beginning of July with a sprained right big toe, after slashing .207/.270/.397 with three home runs, four steals, nine RBI and... Read More
Michael Fulmer Nearing Return From Injured List
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (neck) is getting close to a return from the injured list, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Stavenhagen reports that Fulmer met with manager AJ Hinch on Monday, and the team is deciding whether he will be activated soon or if he will get one more rehab outing... Read More
Andrew Chafin On The Verge Of Being Traded To Oakland
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Chafin is on the verge of being traded to the Oakland Athletics, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. There's no word yet on what the return would be, but Chafin would be a solid boost to Oakland's bullpen, as he is 0-2 with a 2.06 ERA, 0.839 WHIP and... Read More
Ryan McMahon Not In Lineup For Second Straight Game
Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon (leg) is not in the starting lineup for Monday night's series opener with the Angels. According to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post, the Rockies were waiting to see if McMahon would be ready to return after missing Sunday's contest due to leg soreness, but it seems he's still dealing... Read More
Adam Engel Returns To Lineup Monday Night
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (shoulder) is back in the lineup on Monday night and is batting sixth in the order against Kansas City. Manager Tony La Russa said that Engel had been unavailable for the past two games with sore shoulders after hitting the ground a couple times, but he is feeling better... Read More
Anthony Rendon Not Ready For Return Yet
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) is not ready to return from the injured list this week and will require a rehab assignment before he can be activated, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Fletcher reports that Rendon is healing slowly from a left hamstring strain that has kept him... Read More
Mike Trout Healing Slowly, No Setback Discovered
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) was evaluated on Monday after feeling something in his calf while running, and no new injury or serious setback was discovered, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Manager Joe Maddon said that Trout's calf strain is just healing slowly, which comes much to the relief... Read More
Huascar Ynoa To Make Rehab Start Tuesday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) is set to make his first rehab start on Tuesday at the Florida Complex League, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Ynoa has been out since the middle of May after breaking his hand when he punched a bench in the dugout after a rough outing. Prior... Read More
Ian Anderson Expected To Throw Off Mound This Week
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson (shoulder) is playing long toss and is expected to throw off the mound later this week, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Anderson landed on the IL on July 16 with inflammation in his right shoulder after scuffling in his last start against Miami, where he allowed four... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Not In Starting Lineup Monday Night
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener with the Blue Jays. This looks to just be a night off for the star shortstop, who is slashing .309/.371/.520 with 15 homers, five steals, 53 RBI and 59 runs scored in 93 games this season. With Bogaerts out,... Read More
Brewers Have Inquired About Josh Donaldson
Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson has drawn some trade interest from the Milwaukee Brewers, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman adds that while it would be a longshot for a deal to occur based on Donaldson's contract, the Brewers had tried for Justin Turner during the offseason, and could use an upgrade... Read More
Yan Gomes Continuing To Increase Baseball Activities
Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes (oblique) was seen throwing to bases from behind home plate on Monday and took batting practice on the field, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. This comes after reports that he was running the bases on Sunday, and was hitting in the cages on Friday. Gomes landed on... Read More
Kirby Snead Joins Toronto On Monday
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Kirby Snead had his contract selected from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. To clear room for Snead on the roster, Toronto designated pitcher Jacob Barnes for assignment. Snead has been having a great year at Triple-A, going 2-0 with four saves, a 2.01 ERA,... Read More
Byron Buxton Begins Ramping Up Baseball Activities
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) played catch on Monday and has begun ramping up baseball activities, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Buxton has been sidelined since the end of June with a fractured left hand in what is the latest in a series of IL stints for the oft-injured outfielder. But when... Read More
Clay Holmes Traded To The Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Clay Holmes was traded to the New York Yankees on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. To complete the deal, the Yankees sent infielders Diego Castillo and Hoy Jun Park to Pittsburgh. Holmes has been a decent option in SV/HLD formats this season, as he has seven holds while... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Could Make Mets Debut Saturday
New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) could make his season debut on Saturday with a start against the Reds, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Manager Luis Rojas said that there's "a very real" chance that Carrasco's next start will be with the Mets, and that it could come as soon as... Read More
Francisco Lindor Eyeing Mid-To-Late August Return
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) will require a four-to-six week recovery from his right oblique strain, which would place a likely return date at mid-to-late August, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. This is the first time we're hearing about a timeframe for return, and while that's obviously a good sign, as we've... Read More
Seranthony Dominguez Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment later this week, according to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. This news comes a few days before the one-year mark since undergoing Tommy John surgery, and reports say that Dominguez is currently throwing his fastball at about 93-94 mph. He saw time... Read More
Nicky Lopez Out Of Lineup For Second Straight Game
Kansas City Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez (leg) remains out of the lineup for the second straight game on Monday after tweaking his leg during Saturday's game, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Manager Mike Matheny said that Lopez seems to be OK, but they have decided to give him another day off with a left-handed... Read More
Zach Eflin Has Return Date Pushed Back
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) has had his anticipated return date pushed back after throwing a bullpen session on Sunday, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Eflin was placed on the 10-day injured list with right patellar tendinitis last week, and he did not come out of the bullpen session feeling as... Read More
Richard Rodriguez Gaining Trade Interest From Oakland
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez is drawing trade interest from the Oakland Athletics ahead of Friday's trade deadline, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Morosi reports that the Athletics are prioritizing a bullpen upgrade before the deadline, and Rodriguez would certainly fit the bill as he is 4-2 with 14 saves, a 2.82... Read More
Max Scherzer Drawing Trade Interest From Mets
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer is drawing increased trade interest from the New York Mets, according to Andy Martino of SNY. There is nothing imminent, and it's not clear yet if the Nationals will even entertain trade offers for their staff ace. With the Mets looking to clinch a division title this year, it... Read More
Jeimer Candelario Snaps Seven-Game Hitting Streak
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario snapped his seven-game hitting streak on Sunday, finishing 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a 6-1 loss to the Royals. Despite going hitless, Candelario has still been putting up good numbers throughout July, slashing .286/.398/.529 with three home runs, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored over 20 games this month.... Read More
Brandon Woodruff Strikes Out Nine In Quality Start
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out nine over seven innings of work on Sunday, but was saddled with the loss in a 3-1 defeat against the White Sox. Woodruff has been one of the top pitchers in the league this season, going 7-5... Read More
