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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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Carlos Correa Looks To Snap Skid On Friday
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will look to snap his ice-cold streak at the plate on Friday in the series opener with the Rangers. Over his last 10 games now, Correa is 2-for-37 with one double, two runs scored and a 15:1 K:BB ratio. This slump has dropped his season average by 28 points and... Read More
Ronald Acuna Jr. Has Surgery, Could Miss Spring Training
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair his torn ACL on Wednesday, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. O'Brien adds that while the team does not have an official timetable for Acuna's return, rehab from a torn ACL typically takes about nine to 10 months to complete. With that... Read More
Eddie Rosario Making Progress In Rehab, Still No Timetable
Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario (abdomen) is doing rotational exercises and progressing well in his rehab program, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Rosario has been out since just before the All-Star break with an abdominal strain, and while there is still no timetable for his return, manager Terry Francona said that he expects the... Read More
Zac Gallen Has Nice Matchup With Cubs Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen will have a nice matchup with the Chicago Cubs when he takes the mound in the series opener on Friday afternoon. The Cubs have struggled at the plate recently, as they are slashing .216/.307/.334 and averaging 3.7 runs per game over their last 10 games. On top of this,... Read More
Josh Rojas Not In Starting Lineup Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks utility player Josh Rojas (finger) is not in the lineup for Friday's series opener with the Cubs after dislocating his pinkie on a slide into second base on Wednesday. Rojas is still being evaluated and has not been placed on the injured list, but that may be coming. He's been a solid play in... Read More
Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 17
Well we've had a lot of movement on the prospect front over this past week. First and foremost, the two biggest promotions were that of Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh and Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who made their debuts over the weekend. Marsh is now 3-for-8 through his first two games in the big leagues,... Read More
Ryan Weathers Appears In Line To Start Saturday
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Ryan Weathers (ankle) is progressing well in healing from an ankle injury that has kept him sidelined for almost two weeks, and he appears to be in line to start Saturday's contest against the Marlins, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Weathers injured his ankle while attempting to field... Read More
Austin Nola To Rejoin Padres Thursday
San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (knee) is expected to rejoin the Padres on Thursday after being sidelined since the end of May with a sprained knee, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Nola has been limited to 18 games this season due to the knee injury as well as a fractured hand, and... Read More
Danny Jansen Dealing With Hamstring Tightness
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (hamstring) exited Wednesday's game due to right hamstring tightness, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Jansen hit a two-out double in the seventh inning which is when he appears to have sustained the injury, as he was then replaced by pinch-runner Reese McGuire. McGrath adds that the team... Read More
Padres-Braves Game Suspended Due To Inclement Weather
The series finale between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night has been suspended in the bottom of the fifth inning due to inclement weather, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. There has not been a makeup date announced yet, but Cassavell reports that it could end up being completed in September... Read More
Nick Castellanos Has Microfracture In Wrist
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) could be out longer than expected as a CT scan on Wednesday revealed that he has a microfracture in his right wrist, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Castellanos was hit by a pitch on his wrist on Friday, but initial X-rays did not reveal a fracture.... Read More
Brad Keller Strikes Out Six In Win Wednesday
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six over 6 2/3 innings of work to earn the win over the Brewers on Wednesday. Keller has been inconsistent on the mound this year, but has looked good over his last three starts where he's... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Doubles, Scores Twice Wednesday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi went 1-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in a 6-3 win over the Brewers on Wednesday. He snapped an 0-for-6 skid spanning his last two games, as he's now slashing .286/.276/.500 over his last seven games with one home run, four RBI and four runs... Read More
Marcus Stroman Throws Eight Scoreless Innings In Win
New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman allowed one hit and one walk while striking out seven across eight scoreless innings on Wednesday, as he earned the win in a 7-0 victory against the Reds. It was his best start in the month of July, as he is now 7-8 with a 2.59 ERA, 1.08... Read More
Mookie Betts Could Be Facing Potential Injured List Stint
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) could be facing a potential stay on the injured list after being held out of the lineup for the fourth game in a row on Wednesday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts said, "It's certainly a possibility, though I didn't think it... Read More
Eugenio Suarez Remains Cold At The Plate
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez continued his season-long struggles at the plate on Wednesday, as he finished 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in a 7-0 loss to the Mets. Suarez has not been able to figure things out at the plate this season as he is slashing just.172/.255/.362 over 92 games, however he has managed... Read More
Max Muncy Returns To Lineup After Early Exit Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (shoulder) is in the starting lineup on Wednesday night after exiting Tuesday's contest with a right shoulder contusion. Muncy will get the start at second base for the Dodgers, and is batting second against the Giants. This is great news for fantasy managers, as Muncy has been having a... Read More
Miles Mikolas To Make Rehab Start Saturday At Triple-A
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) will make a rehab start on Saturday with Triple-A Memphis, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Mikolas has made just one start this year, and has been sidelined with forearm tightness since the end of May. He didn't pitch in 2020, and in his last full season... Read More
Kris Bryant Could Come Off Bench The Wednesday
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) could be available off the bench on Wednesday night and will probably return to the lineup on Thursday, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Bryant exited Tuesday's contest early due to "hamstring fatigue" and was held out of the starting lineup on Wednesday while recovering from the issue. The... Read More
Niko Goodrum Takes Batting Practice On Field
Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum (calf) took batting practice on the field on Wednesday and could join Triple-A Toledo for a rehab assignment later this week or next week, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Goodrum landed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf contusion on Saturday after being scratched from the... Read More
Yu Chang Recalled And Starting Wednesday Night
Cleveland Indians first baseman Yu Chang was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday and is batting eighth in the lineup against Houston, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. To clear room on the roster, the Indians optioned relief pitcher Justin Garza to Triple-A. Chang did not look very good in his first stint with Cleveland... Read More
Isiah Kiner-Falefa Gets Night Off On Wednesday
Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday night against the Tigers. This looks to just be a well-deserved night off for Kiner-Falefa, who has started played in all 95 of the team's games this season while starting in 93 of them. He's been a solid fantasy option in deeper... Read More
Kyle Schwarber Progressing Well In Rehab
Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) is healing quickly from his severe hamstring strain and could return to the team within a couple weeks, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. Schwarber suffered the injury at the beginning of July, and it was reported he was likely going to miss "significant" time due to it.... Read More
Jose Ramirez Remains Out With Elbow Issue
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (elbow) will sit out Wednesday's contest with the Astros while he continues to deal with an elbow injury, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Ramirez has been playing through a sore elbow all month after injuring it back on July 1 while making a diving attempt at a ground... Read More
Isaac Paredes Scratched From Lineup Wednesday
Detroit Tigers third baseman Isaac Paredes (hip) has been scratched from Wednesday's lineup as he continues to deal with hip soreness, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free-Press. Paredes was pulled from Monday's game due to hip soreness, and sat out Tuesday's matchup. He was penciled in on the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with... Read More
Taylor Widener Struggles, Strikes Out Eight In No-Decision
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Widener did not factor into the decision on Tuesday night, as he allowed five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out eight in 4 2/3 innings of work against Pittsburgh. Widener has only made seven starts this season due to injury, but when healthy he has gone... Read More
John Nogowski Launches First Career Homer Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman John Nogowski hit his first career home run on Tuesday night, as he finished 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in an 11-6 loss to the Diamondbacks. He has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball since joining the Pirates, as he's slashing .438/.491/.583 with 10... Read More
Gregory Polanco Homers In Loss Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in an 11-6 loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. It was his 10th homer of the year, as he's now slashing .202/.282/.373 with nine steals, 25 RBI and 25 runs scored over 74 games. While it is... Read More
J.B. Bukauskas Optioned To Triple-A Reno
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher J.B. Bukauskas was optioned to Triple-A Reno following Tuesday night's game, the team announced on Twitter. One of the team's top pitching prospects entering the season, Bukauskas has struggled in his first taste of the majors this year, going 2-2 with a 7.98 ERA, 1.841 WHIP and 17.4 percent strikeout rate... Read More
Tyler Clippard Reinstated From Injured List
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (shoulder, knee) has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, the team announced through Twitter on Wednesday. Clippard has yet to make an appearance this season, after being shutdown at the end of Spring Training due to a capsule sprain in his right shoulder and then later in May... Read More
