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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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Ian Anderson To Make One More Rehab Start
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson (shoulder) is set to make one more rehab start before returning to action, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Anderson has been out since the All-Star break due to shoulder inflammation, after going 5-5 with a 3.56 ERA, 1.250 WHIP and 24.3 percent strikeout rate across 96 innings... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Making Fifth Outfield Start Friday
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. will gain outfield eligibility in Yahoo leagues after Friday's game, as he is making his fifth start of the season in the outfield Friday night against the Phillies. Tatis will still require five more games played in the outfield before gaining eligibility in ESPN leagues. Over 91 games... Read More
Twins Select Contracts of Andrew Albers, Kyle Barraclough
The Minnesota Twins selected the contracts of pitchers Andrew Albers and Kyle Barraclough from Triple-A on Thursday, the team announced in a press release. These were the corresponding moves to the placement of Lewis Thorpe on the 10-day injured list and the optioning of Edgar Garcia to Triple-A. Albers has not pitched in the majors... Read More
Lewis Thorpe Placed On IL With Shoulder Impingement
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lewis Thorpe (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left shoulder impingement, the team announced in a press release. Thorpe had been recalled to the team prior to Wednesday's game and got the start against Cleveland, but exited in the second inning after experiencing pain in... Read More
Mookie Betts To Play In Simulated Game Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will play in a simulated game on Sunday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Betts has been sidelined for over a week now as he continues to deal with a bone spur on his hip that has caused him issues all season long. Plunkett reports... Read More
Odubel Herrera Exits After HBP On Elbow
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (elbow) exited Thursday's game after being hit by a pitch on the elbow, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Herrera was hit on the elbow in the top of the eighth inning, and while he initially remained in the game, he was replaced on defense in the bottom half... Read More
Nick Senzel Placed Back On Injured List Thursday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) was placed back on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with fluid on his knee, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Senzel had just been activated from the injured list on Sunday and was optioned to Triple-A, but after several examinations from doctors this week, it was... Read More
Jake Arrieta Exits Padres Debut With Hamstring Strain
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (hamstring) exited his first start with the team on Wednesday with a mild left hamstring strain, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. Arrieta was seen grabbing at his hamstring shortly after allowing a fourth-inning home run to Rockies catcher Dom Nunez, and would exit after allowing five runs... Read More
Pete Alonso Day-To-Day After X-Rays Come Back Negative
Updating an earlier report, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (elbow) had X-rays of his elbow come back negative after he exited Wednesday's game following a hit by pitch, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Alonso was hit on his elbow in the top of the ninth inning and immediately exited the game, and... Read More
Freddy Peralta Exits Wednesday With Apparent Injury
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta exited Wednesday's game with an apparent injury, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Peralta had struck out swinging to end the top of the third inning, and McCalvy reports he was seen grimacing after the final swing. Peralta was immediately replaced in the bottom half of the inning by... Read More
Rhys Hoskins Could Be Activated On Friday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (groin) is feeling better and could be activated from the injured list on Friday, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Hoskins has been sidelined since August 7 with a groin strain, and prior to this injury he was having a solid year at the plate where he was... Read More
Mookie Betts Could Require Rehab Assignment
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) could require a two or three game rehab assignment before he can return from the injured list, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts said that minimally, Betts will not be activated this weekend as he continues to deal with a bone spur... Read More
Patrick Sandoval Could Be Out For The Year
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval (back) could be out for the remainder of the 2021 season, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Sandoval was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after being diagnosed with a left lumbar spine stress reaction, and there is currently no timeline for his return. Sandoval has... Read More
Odubel Herrera Returns To Lineup Wednesday Night
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday after missing Tuesday's matchup due to a sore ankle. It appears that this was a minor issue for Herrera, as he will now start in center field and lead off against the Diamondbacks. He's had some value in deeper formats this... Read More
Aroldis Chapman Activated From Injured List Wednesday
New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, the team announced on Twitter. Chapman was out for just over the minimum stay, as he landed on the injured list on August 7 with left elbow inflammation. Despite posting career-worsts with a 3.63 ERA and 1.336 WHIP... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Activated From IL, Starting Wednesday
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (COVID-19) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday, the team announced on Twitter. Rizzo makes his return to the lineup following a 10-day absence after he tested positive for COVID-19. He was riding a hot streak at the plate following his trade from the Cubs, as... Read More
Pete Alonso Exits After HBP On Elbow
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (elbow) exited Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch on his elbow, according to Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News. Alonso was hit in the top of the ninth inning after going 1-for-3 with a run scored against the Giants. He's been having a nice... Read More
Jacob deGrom Might Miss Rest Of The Season
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) might be shut down for the remainder of the season, according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. Ragnazzo reports that with the Mets' playoff chances starting to fade, the team is leaning towards shutting deGrom down for the remainder of the season while he continues to deal... Read More
Gavin Lux Starting At Third Base On Tuesday Night
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux is making his first career start at third base on Tuesday night against the Pirates, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Lux was activated from the injured list earlier in the day on Tuesday after being sidelined for nearly a month with a hamstring strain, and... Read More
Chris Bassitt Exits After Being Hit In Head By Line Drive
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (head) was removed from the game by cart after being struck in the head by a line drive, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times. In the bottom of the second inning, White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin hit a line drive back up the middle that... Read More
Odubel Herrera Not In Lineup, Dealing With Ankle Injury
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday night due to soreness in his right ankle, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Gelb reports that Herrera had tested his ankle earlier in the day on Tuesday, and he reported it was feeling sore and the team decided to... Read More
Braxton Garrett Optioned To Triple-A On Tuesday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. To replace him on the roster, the Marlins selected the contract of starting pitcher Luis Madero from Triple-A. Garrett struggled over eight appearances with Miami this season, going 1-2 with a 5.03 ERA, 1.824... Read More
Adrian Houser Could Return To Rotation This Weekend
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (COVID-19) is feeling better and could return to the rotation this weekend, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Houser has been on the COVID-19 injured list since August 6 after testing positive for COVID-19, and McCalvy reports that Josh Hader had delivered a net to Houser's house, allowing Houser... Read More
Mookie Betts To Resume Baseball Activities Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will resume baseball activities on Thursday, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Betts has been on the injured list for almost a week now, as he is dealing with a bone spur in his hip that has been plaguing him all season long. He received a cortisone shot... Read More
Kris Bryant Scratched From Lineup Tuesday Night
San Francisco Giants third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to mild left hamstring tightness, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. Shea reports that Bryant felt the tightness during batting practice, and he is now being replaced in the lineup by Alex Dickerson, who will start in left... Read More
Noah Syndergaard Throws Simulated Inning Tuesday
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) threw a simulated inning on Tuesday, according to Tim Healey of Newsday Sports. Syndergaard faced shortstop Francisco Lindor and Luis Guillorme, as he pitched to live batters for the first time since May, throwing 15-20 pitches — all of which were fastballs and changeups. Syndergaard suffered a setback... Read More
Dylan Carlson Lands On IL With Sprained Wrist
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right wrist sprain, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Silver reports that Carlson played through the injury during the Cardinals' series with the Pirates, and then missed all three games of their weekend series with the Royals.... Read More
Eric Haase Scratched From Lineup With Back Tightness
Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase (back) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to lower back tightness, the team announced on Twitter. Grayson Greiner now enters the lineup and is batting eighth in the lineup against the Angels. Haase has been having a nice year at the plate, slashing .238/.293/.512 with 19 homers, two steals, 49... Read More
Heath Hembree Designated For Assignment
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Heath Hembree was designated for assignment on Tuesday, according to C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic. Hembree had been in the mix for saves in Cincinnati for a while, but over his last seven innings of work he has allowed 13 runs on 10 hits and seven walks. For now, it... Read More
Gary Sanchez Reinstated From COVID-19 IL
New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (COVID-19) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday, the team announced on Twitter. Sanchez has been out for nearly two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19, and in his first game back he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader. Over 84 games... Read More
