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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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Justus Sheffield Will Go On Rehab Assignment Soon
Seattle Mariners pitcher Justus Sheffield (forearm) threw a 35-pitch simulated game on Tuesday, and will go on a rehab assignment this weekend, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Sheffield has been sidelined since the beginning of July with a left flexor strain, but prior to then he had gone 5-8 with a 6.48 ERA, 1.778... Read More
Noah Syndergaard Likely To Be Used As Reliever
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) will likely be used in a relief role when he's able to return to action, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. General Manager Zack Scott said of Syndergaard that, "Getting him back in September in a role where he can help the club in relief would be... Read More
Shed Long Jr. Visits Specialist For Shin Injury
Seattle Mariners second baseman/outfielder Shed Long Jr. (shin) visited a specialist recently to have his right shin examined, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Long has been on the injured list with a right shin stress reaction — which is the same injury that ended his 2020 campaign and required off-season surgery. Clearly this is... Read More
Kyle Lewis To Take Full Workout On Field Soon
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) will take a full pregame workout on the field within the next few days, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Lewis has been out since June after requiring surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus, and there's still no timetable for his return just yet. However this is a... Read More
Rhys Hoskins Placed On IL With Groin Strain
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain on Tuesday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. The move was made retroactive to Aug. 7, which means he'll be eligible to come off the injured list next Tuesday. Hoskins has been out since Thursday, after... Read More
Mookie Betts Could Be Facing Another IL Stint
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) could be facing another stay on the injured list, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts said that Betts came in during the off-day on Monday feeling, "just achy, sore. Basically can't play. I don't know what other tests we may do. But... Read More
Pablo Lopez To Throw Bullpen Session Tuesday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) will throw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Lopez has been out of action since the All-Star break with a rotator cuff strain, and had recently begun playing catch. Prior to this injury, Lopez was in the midst of a career-year... Read More
Jazz Chisholm Placed On Injured List Monday
Updating an earlier report, Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm (illness) has been placed on the injured list due to flu-like symptoms, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. It had been reported earlier that Chisholm had remained behind in Colorado while the team traveled to San Diego for Monday's series opener with the Padres. He... Read More
Jon Berti Slowly Increasing Baseball Activities
Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti (head) is increasing baseball activities as he is able to tolerate it, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Berti has been on the concussion injured list since being hit in the back of the head by a pitch three weeks ago. He's been an OK option in deeper formats... Read More
Jazz Chisholm Not With Team In San Diego
Miami Marlins shortstop Jazz Chisholm (illness) is not with the team in San Diego, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Chisholm was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to flu-like symptoms, and McPherson now reports that he stayed behind in Colorado while the team traveled to San Diego. It appears Chisholm is about to... Read More
Bryse Wilson Throws Quality Start Against Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bryse Wilson recorded a quality start but earned the loss on Sunday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings of work. Despite going 0-2 since being acquired by Pittsburgh in the trade that sent Richard Rodriguez to Atlanta, Wilson has put up... Read More
Ke'Bryan Hayes Homers In Loss Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes went 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and a run scored in a 3-2 loss to the Reds on Sunday. It was his first homer in over a month, as he's now slashing .254/.322/.394 with five home runs, two steals, 23 RBI and 26 runs scored over 58... Read More
Madison Bumgarner Tosses Quality Start Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher recorded a quality start despite taking the loss on Sunday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five over seven innings of work against the Padres. Bumgarner has been on a dominant run over his last five starts, going 2-2 with a 1.97 ERA, 0.906 WHIP... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 20
It's amazing how fast this season has flown by. I swear just last month was Opening Day, and yet here we are now just two months away from the end of the 2021 fantasy season. It's time for that last minute push to try and come back and win your league, and two-start streamers are... Read More
Niko Goodrum To Be Activated From IL Tuesday
Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (calf) will be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game, the team announced on Twitter on Sunday. To make room for his arrival, the Tigers optioned shortstop Zack Short to Triple-A Toledo. Goodrum landed on the injured list with a left calf strain in mid-July, and prior... Read More
Jorge Alfaro Removed From Game Mid-Plate Appearance
Miami Marlins catcher/outfielder Jorge Alfaro was removed from Sunday's game in the middle of his plate appearance in the third inning due to "shortness of breath," according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Alfaro was 0-for-1 with a strikeout prior to his exit, as he's now slashing .230/.276/.333 on the year with three home... Read More
Gleyber Torres To Have MRI On Thumb
New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (thumb) will have an MRI on his thumb after exiting the game in the ninth inning, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. Adler reports that he appeared to have jammed his hand on a stolen base attempt earlier in the game, and manager Aaron Boone said that there... Read More
Luis Robert Will Be Activated And Start On Monday Night
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) will be activated from the 60-day injured list and be in the starting lineup on Monday night, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Robert has been out since the beginning of May with a Grade 3 right hip flexor strain after starting off the season hot at the... Read More
Jared Walsh Could Return As Soon As Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh (side) could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday, according to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Manager Joe Maddon said that the team hopes to have Walsh back with the team sometime during their series with the Blue Jays, and it could be as soon... Read More
Michael Brantley Removed As Precaution After Collision
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (head) was removed from Sunday's game in the first inning as a precaution after being hit in the head in a collision at second base, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Brantley has been having a nice year at the plate so far, slashing .329/.381/.477 with seven home runs, 37... Read More
Mets Are Optimistic About Javier Baez's Injury
The New York Mets are feeling optimistic about shortstop Javier Baez (hip) after his early exit from Sunday's game, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Manager Luis Rojas said that the team is much more optimistic after the game than they were when Baez exited with left hip tightness, with Rojas adding they were... Read More
Javier Baez Dealing With Hip Tightness
Updating an earlier report, New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (hip) exited Sunday's game due to left hip tightness, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Baez was seen grimacing in pain in the dugout in the fifth inning after he was unable to run out of the batter's box on a groundout to second... Read More
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Scratched From Lineup With Illness
Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (illness) was scratched from the lineup on Sunday due to flu-like symptoms, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Joe Panik entered the lineup to replace Chisholm at second base, and is batting sixth in the order. Chisholm has been having a nice rookie season so far,... Read More
Javier Baez Exits Game With Apparent Injury
New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez exited Sunday's game with an apparent injury, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. On a groundout to second base in the top of the fifth, Baez did not run out of the batters box and was then seen grimacing in pain in the dugout afterwards. Jonathan Villar moved from... Read More
Garrett Cleavinger Placed On IL Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Garrett Cleavinger (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with an oblique injury, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. To replace him on the active roster, the Dodgers recalled pitcher Justin Bruihl from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Cleavinger has had a solid year out of... Read More
Carlos Hernandez (SP, KCR) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: Hernandez has had back-to-back good performances in his last two outings against the White Sox, and that makes him worth considering as a deeper format streaming option. He allowed seven runs over 6 2/3 innings in his first two starts of... Read More
Alec Mills (SP, CHC) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Now you can look at Mills' 4.41 ERA, 1.442 WHIP and 16.4 percent strikeout rate for the year and think that he would not be a good streaming option this week. However if you look at his numbers since joining the... Read More
J.A. Happ (SP, STL) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: Happ is 5-6 on the year with a 6.62 ERA, 1.568 WHIP and 17.4 percent strikeout rate. But managers should bank on a turnaround for Happ now that he's with St. Louis, especially after his Cardinals debut this past week in which... Read More
Jake Odorizzi (SP, HOU) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's been quite the inconsistent year for Odorizzi. He's currently 4-6 with a 4.95 ERA, 1.209 WHIP and 21.4 percent strikeout rate over 63 2/3 innings of work, and while his 4.77 xERA suggests he's been slightly unlucky on the mound,... Read More
Zach Thompson (SP, MIA) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: Miami has been having a good year with their young pitching staff, and Thompson has been one of the highlights for the Marlins. Over the first nine starts of his major league career, Thompson is 2-4 with a 2.53 ERA, 1.102... Read More
