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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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Christian Yelich Goes Hitless In Second Straight Game
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich continued to struggle at the plate on Sunday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 3-1 loss to the White Sox. He's now gone 0-for-8 with five strikeouts over his last two games, and is slashing .193/.281/.281 with one home run, one steal, five RBI and five runs scored over... Read More
Joe Kelly Injures Hamstring On Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (hamstring) injured his hamstring while fielding a ground ball in the ninth inning and will be re-evaluated on Monday, according to J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group. Kelly suffered the injury on the first play of the ninth inning, but was able to finish out the... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 18
It's F5 season folks, as we are just seven days away from the Trade Deadline. We just saw the first domino fall yesterday in Nelson Cruz, who heads to Tampa Bay after being acquired from the Twins for a couple prospects. Strap yourselves in folks, because from all accounts this next week could get wild.... Read More
Andrew Heaney (SP, LAA) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 10+ teams ROSTERED IN: 52% of leagues ANALYSIS: Heaney has been plagued with inconsistency all year long, but when he has pitched well he's been able to provide decent fantasy value. His biggest value driver this year has been the strikeouts, as his 27.9 percent strikeout rate and 29.5... Read More
Michael Pineda (SP, MIN) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 10+ teams ROSTERED IN: 37% of leagues ANALYSIS: Ever since joining the Twins, Pineda has been putting up the best numbers of his career — and 2021 has proven to be no different. While not flashy, Pineda has been a solid pitcher with a 3.93 ERA, 1.221 WHIP and... Read More
Kyle Muller (SP, ATL) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Despite the 1-3 record, Muller has had a solid start to his major league career in 2021, posting a 3.20 ERA, 1.119 WHIP and 28.4 percent strikeout rate over 19 2/3 innings of work. Muller only tossed four innings his last... Read More
Mariners Making A Push To Acquire Whit Merrifield
The Seattle Mariners are making a push to acquire Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Merrifield is currently signed through 2022, with the Royals holding a team option for 2023. He's been the premier base stealing option in fantasy for several years now, and he currently leads the... Read More
Adam Frazier Traded To San Diego Padres
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier has been traded to the San Diego Padres, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Pirates are sending Frazier and cash considerations to San Diego, and will receive infielder Tucupita Marcano, outfielder Jack Suwinski and pitcher Michell Miliano. Marcano is the No. 5 overall prospect in the Padres... Read More
Victor Robles Remains Ice Cold At The Plate Sunday
Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles continued to struggle at the plate on Sunday, as he finished 0-for-4 in a 5-4 loss to the Orioles. He is 1-for-14 with four strikeouts over his last seven games, and is now slashing .203/.320/.294 with one home run, eight steals, 12 RBI and 26 runs scored over 86 games... Read More
Aledmys Diaz To Be Activated From IL Monday
Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (hand) will be activated from the injured list on Monday and join the team in Seattle, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Diaz landed on the injured list at the beginning of June with a fractured left hand. Prior to the injury, he was slashing .278/.341/.435 with three home runs,... Read More
Aaron Sanchez To Return Tuesday, Could Move To Bullpen
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps, finger) will return to the team on Tuesday after being sidelined since the beginning of May, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Sanchez looked good over five starts in April, and even with a poor showing in his last outing prior to the injury,... Read More
Phillies Expressing Interest In Byron Buxton
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is gaining interest from the Philadelphia Phillies, who may attempt to trade for him prior to Friday's trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. It was reported earlier Sunday that Buxton had rejected a contract extension offer from the Twins, which has added fuel to speculation that he... Read More
Eloy Jimenez Will Make Season Debut On Monday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) will make his season debut on Monday against the Royals, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Jimenez has been out since suffering a torn pectoral muscle during Spring Training, and it was originally feared that it could be a season-ending injury. When Jimenez takes the field on Monday... Read More
Ethan Small Could Be A Call-Up Candidate For Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Ethan Small could see some time in the majors during the second half of the season, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. General Manager Matt Arnold said that the team will be looking to acquire bullpen help at the trade deadline, and mentioned Small as a possible candidate for a call... Read More
Lucas Sims To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) will begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Louisville, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Sims has been sidelined since late June with a right elbow sprain, but before then he was becoming one of the top relievers in Cincinnati's bullpen, having gone 4-0 with... Read More
Jacob deGrom Eyeing Early August Return
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (forearm) will make at least one rehab start before he is activated from the IL, with the team anticipating his return in early August, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. deGrom was seen playing catch on Thursday, as he is working his way back from... Read More
Byron Buxton Rejects Contract Extension
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has rejected a potential contract extension with the team, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The oft-injured outfielder is set to become a free agent after next year, and this rejection will add fuel to the speculation that Buxton could be dealt before the trade deadline on Friday. There's... Read More
Nelson Cruz to the Rays - Fantasy Impact
We're less than a week away from the Trade Deadline and the Hot Stove is officially on after the Minnesota Twins traded designated hitter Nelson Cruz to the Tampa Bay Rays. Here's how the deal broke down: Rays receive: DH Nelson Cruz Twins receive: RHP Drew Strotman, RHP Joe Ryan With Minnesota sitting 16 1/2 games... Read More
Collin McHugh Lands On IL Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Collin McHugh (arm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with arm fatigue, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. McHugh has been lights out as a reliever this year, going 3-1 with a 1.51 ERA, 0.912 WHIP and 36.6 percent strikeout rate over 41 2/3... Read More
Mike Trout To Undergo More Testing
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) will undergo more testing when the team returns from its current road trip, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Manager Joe Maddon said that Trout is still feeling something in his calf when running hard, and that the team expects to have a better idea of when he... Read More
Ryan Weber Recalled By Mariners On Sunday
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Ryan Weber was recalled from Triple-A on Sunday, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Weber was claimed off waivers from Milwaukee a week ago, after tossing one scoreless inning of relief for the Brewers. It was only his second appearance of the year, which went much better than his first appearance... Read More
T.J. Zeuch Acquired By Cardinals Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher T.J. Zeuch was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. A former first-round pick, Zeuch has pitched 49 innings in the majors since 2019, going 2-4 with a 4.59 ERA, 1.551 WHIP and 14.1 percent strikeout rate. He's spent most of 2021 at Triple-A,... Read More
Alex Bregman To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday
Updating an earlier report, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (quad) has joined Triple-A Sugar Land and will begin his rehab assignment on Monday, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. This is great news for managers, as Bregman has been sidelined for nearly a month and a half now with a strained quadriceps and there... Read More
Yuli Gurriel Getting Day Off Sunday
Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's finale with the Rangers. This looks to just be a day off for Gurriel, who has started 43 of the team's last 45 games. He's been having a good year at the plate, hitting .313 with an .848 OPS, 10 home... Read More
Tyler Anderson (SP, PIT) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: Anderson is once again a two-start streaming option, and he's coming back after some good performances over his last five starts where he's gone 2-1 with a 3.03 ERA, 1.045 WHIP and 17.5 percent strikeout rate across 29 2/3 innings of... Read More
Tylor Megill (SP, NYM) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Another rookie pitcher off to a good start, Megill currently owns a 2.63 ERA, 1.208 WHIP and 27.7 percent strikeout rate over 24 innings of work. He's done well in particular over his last three starts, where he's recorded a 1.23... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Singles, Strikes Out Twice In Loss
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 1-for- 4 with a run scored and two strikeouts in a 7-3 loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday. This continues what has been a cold stretch at the plate recently for Rizzo, who is slashing .194/.303/.369 with four home runs, six RBI and 11 runs scored over his... Read More
Adalberto Mondesi Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment within the next two weeks, according to Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star. There's still no timetable of just when he'll be able to return, but this is a step in the right direction and provides a glimmer of clarity on where... Read More
Brandon Belt Runs Bases, Rehab Assignment Coming Soon
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) ran the bases on Saturday and expects to begin a rehab assignment within the next few days, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. This is good news for Belt, who has been out since injuring his knee on a slide at home plate on... Read More
Jack Flaherty To Make Rehab Start Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) will make a rehab start on Tuesday at Triple-A Memphis, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Flaherty had tossed a successful bullpen session on Thursday, and now he's in line to face live batters for the first time since suffering an oblique injury in... Read More
