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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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Clayton Kershaw Could Throw Sim Game Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) could throw a simulated game in San Francisco on Tuesday, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Kershaw has been out since July 7 with left forearm inflammation, after going 9-7 with a 3.39 ERA, 0.978 WHIP and 30.1 percent strikeout rate in the first half of... Read More
Alek Manoah To Throw Simulated Game
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (back) will head to Florida to pitch a simulated game on Monday, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Rather than having Manoah start when he was eligible to come off the IL on Monday, the team is wanting to give him an appearance that they control before... Read More
David Peterson To Have Potentially Season-Ending Surgery
New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson (oblique, foot) will have to undergo potentially season-ending surgery after breaking a bone in his foot, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Peterson was already on the injured list with a right oblique strain, and on Friday night while walking through the clubhouse, Peterson sustained a "Jones fracture... Read More
Jake Cave Activated From 60-Day IL Saturday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Jake Cave (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Saturday, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Cave had been out since the middle of May with a stress fracture in his back, having only played in 31 games this season where he hit .167 with a .501 OPS. Based on... Read More
Luis Arraez Lands On Injured List On Saturday
Minnesota Twins utility man Luis Arraez (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right knee strain, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Arraez had exited Tuesday's game due to what was described as right knee soreness, and had not appeared since then. Over 68 games this year, Arraez is slashing... Read More
Chris Gittens Exits Game With Apparent Injury
New York Yankees first baseman Chris Gittens exited Saturday's game with an apparent injury while running to first base, according to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record. Gittens had been dealing with soreness in his Achilles tendon this past week, and there is concern now as he was seen limping into the dugout. Over 15... Read More
Mookie Betts To Miss Seventh Straight Game
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will not return to the lineup on Saturday, as he is set to miss his seventh straight game with a hip injury. Betts has been dealing with a hip pointer all season, and he aggravated it last weekend when playing in Colorado. While they haven't made a move... Read More
Mets And Pirates Talking About Potential Trade
The New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates have recently talked about a potential trade, with the focus of the talks being on Pirates' second baseman Adam Frazier, relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez and starting pitcher Tyler Anderson, according to Greg Amsinger of MLB Network. Amsinger adds that in these talks, Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds appears to... Read More
Brandon Crawford Resumes Baseball Activities
San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (oblique) is starting baseball activities on Saturday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Crawford has been shut down since being placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a mild oblique strain, and this appears to be a sign that things are on track for... Read More
Rich Hill Could Make Mets Debut Sunday
New York Mets starting pitcher Rich Hill is tentatively scheduled to make his team debut by making the start on Sunday against the Blue Jays, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Hill was just acquired from Tampa Bay on Friday after going 6-4 with a 3.87 ERA, 1.164 WHIP and 23.4 percent strikeout rate over... Read More
Adam Haseley Placed On COVID-19 IL Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley (COVID-19) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Saturday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. There's no word on whether Haseley tested positive or is just feeling ill and this move was precautionary. Haseley has only played nine games in Philadelphia this season, going 4-for-21 with a double and... Read More
Alex Bregman To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (quad) said he expects to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land within "the next day or two," according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Bregman has been sidelined for nearly a month and a half now with a strained quadriceps, and he had reportedly been close... Read More
Max Scherzer Scratched From Start Saturday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (arm) has been scratched from his start in Saturday due to mild discomfort in his right triceps, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. Camerato adds that the issue is related to how Scherzer feels while hitting, and does not affect how he pitches. Scherzer felt the discomfort in his... Read More
Yadier Molina Is Not In The Lineup Saturday Night
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (neck) is not in the lineup for Saturday night's matchup with the Reds after he was unavailable to pinch-hit in Friday's game due to neck stiffness, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Molina was set to enter the game in the ninth inning as a pinch-hitter, but he started... Read More
Joey Gallo Getting The Day Off Saturday, No Trade Imminent
Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup on Saturday as he is simply getting a day off, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Grant reports that this is just a day off for Gallo — who has struggled since the All-Star break — and that this is not... Read More
Ender Inciarte Activated From IL, Designated For Assignment
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (COVID-19) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list and then designated for assignment on Saturday, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Inciarte was slashing .215/.276/.316 with two home runs, one steal, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored over 52 games this year, as he has struggled at the plate... Read More
Trevor Rogers Lands On Injured List Saturday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with lower back spasms, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. De Nicola reports that Rogers felt something while throwing a bullpen session on Friday, and while he said he was OK the team opted to exercise caution with... Read More
Brian Anderson To Return To Marlins Saturday
Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday's game, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Anderson has been out since the end of May with a left shoulder subluxation, and prior to the injury he was slashing .250/.316/.371 with three home runs,... Read More
Randy Arozarena Not In Lineup On Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Indians. This appears to just be a day off for Arozarena, who has played in seven straight games. Arozarena is slashing .254/.332/.422 with 13 homers, 11 steals, 46 RBI and 59 runs scored over 90 games this year.... Read More
Zac Gallen Struggles In Loss To Cubs On Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen struggled in a loss to the Cubs on Friday, allowing seven runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five over four innings of work. Gallen has not looked good at all since returning from an IL stint for a partial tear in his UCL, going 0-4... Read More
Pavin Smith Extends On-Base Streak To Eight Games
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith continued his hot streak at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in an 8-3 loss to the Cubs. He's now reached base safely in eight straight games, as he's slashing .333/.455/.667 with two home runs, three RBI and four runs scored in... Read More
Daulton Varsho Launches Third Homer Of Season Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Daulton Varsho went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI and a run scored in an 8-3 loss to the Cubs on Friday. Varsho carried the team on offense in the lost, as he continued what has been a hot streak at the plate, where he is slashing .381/.480/.905 with... Read More
Ke'Bryan Hayes Not Showing Power Since All-Star Break
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes went 1-for-5 with a run scored in a 6-4 win over the Giants on Friday night. It was the sixth time in seven games since the All-Star break that Hayes has recorded at least one hit, however he has not gotten an extra-base hit during this span. This has... Read More
Adam Frazier Cooling Off A Bit In July
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier was hitless in the Pirates win on Friday, finishing 0-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and a run scored in a 6-4 victory over the Giants. While he's still posting a .324 average over 18 games in July, his on-base percentage (.368) and slugging percentage (.366) have both taken... Read More
Is the Home Run Derby a Power Killer?
I don't know about you all, but for as far back as I can remember, I know I've heard fans and media talk about how after a player competes in the Home Run Derby they almost always seem to "lose their swing" and have a power drop-off in the second half. I've heard that repeated... Read More
Jarren Duran Starts On Friday, Batting Second
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is getting the start in center field on Friday night, and will bat second against the Yankees. Duran sat out the last two games in favor of Kike Hernandez in center, but now Hernandez will slide to second and allow Duran to rejoin the lineup for the series opener... Read More
Jarred Kelenic Goes Hitless In Third Straight Game
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic went hitless once again on Thursday, as he finished 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in a 4-1 loss to Oakland. Much to the disappointment of fantasy managers everywhere, Kelenic is still struggling in his second stint in the majors, as he has gone 0-for-10 over his last three... Read More
Trevor Story Drawing Interest As A Potential Outfielder
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is in the midst of numerous trade rumors and speculation as the Trade Deadline approaches, but MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports that at least one team has talked about acquiring Story and playing him in center field. Story has never played in the outfield throughout his career in the majors or... Read More
Alec Bohm Reinstated From COVID-19 IL
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (COVID-19) has been reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. There had been reports earlier in the day Friday that Bohm would start a rehab assignment at Triple-A within the next few days, but apparently it has since been decided that a rehab assignment... Read More
Rafael Montero Struggles Again On Thursday
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero struggled again on the mound on Thursday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk in one inning of work against the Athletics. It was his fourth straight appearance in which he allowed two or more runs, as he has now allowed 10 runs — nine earned —... Read More
