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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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Brian Anderson, Miguel Rojas Leave Game Sunday with Injuries
Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas and outfielder Brian Anderson both left early from Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Braves with injuries. MLB.com writer Joe Frisaro reports that Rojas left with a bruise on his left wrist fom a Sam Freeman fastball, adding that it's "pretty swollen right now." Anderson exited with a sore finger on... Read More
Jonathan Schoop Homers Twice in Game 1 of Orioles-Rays Doubleheader
Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop had his first multi-home run game since last June on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs off Rays starter Chris Archer. With that Game 1 performance, Schoop now has a hit in seven straight games and is hitting .367 with a 1.033 OPS over that span.... Read More
Didi Gregorius Snaps 0-for-25 Streak on Saturday
After going 0-for-25 over his last six games, Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius got his first hit in over a week on Saturday, hitting a single in the fifth inning for the lone hit in his 1-for-6 performance. So far in May, Gregorius is hitting .132 with five strikeouts to drop his season batting average by... Read More
Starlin Castro Homers in Marlins Win Friday
After not hitting a home run in the month of April, Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro hit his second home run of May on Friday night for his only hit in Miami's 6-3 win over Atlanta. Castro is currently tied for the lead with 18 RBI this season, leads the team in runs scored with... Read More
Tommy Kahnle and Adam Warren to Travel to Tampa to Begin Rehab Assignment
Yankees relievers Tommy Kahnle and Adam Warren will travel to Tampa tomorrow to begin their rehab assignments with the Single-A Advanced Tampa Tarpons according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Hoch also reports that Warren is scheduled to throw off the mound on Monday. Kahnle landed on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, while Warren has... Read More
J.T. Realmuto Finishes Triple Shy of Cycle on Friday
Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto led the team on offense in Friday's win, finishing 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs and two RBI. Realmuto has been playing very well since returning from the disabled list, hitting .325 with five home runs, 10 RBI and a .954 OPS over 20 games. He will... Read More
Manny Machado has Fourth Multi-Homer Game of 2018
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado did it again on Friday, crushing two home runs in the Orioles' 9-4 win over the Rays. After hitting a two-run shot in the first inning, Machado crushed a grand slam in the seventh inning. Those were his only hits of the game, as he finished 2-for-4 with two runs... Read More
Sonny Gray Struggles Again on Friday
It seems like it's one step forward, three steps back for Yankees starter Sonny Gray this season. After allowing two runs over six innings while striking out seven in his last start, Gray allowed five runs on nine hits and three walks over five innings, striking out two while earning his third loss of the... Read More
Brad Ziegler Earns 100th Career Save Friday Night
Miami Marlins closer Brad Ziegler finished off the Marlins 6-3 win over the Braves on Friday for his fifth save of the season and 100th of his career. Since allowing seven runs (six earned) over his first six appearances and earning three losses, Ziegler has allowed five runs over 10 appearances while going 4-for-4 in... Read More
David Hess to Start for Orioles in Major League Debut Saturday
Dan Connolly of Baltimore Baseball reports that Oriole 2014 fifth round pick David Hess will make his major league debut on Saturday, getting the start against the Rays. Over five seasons in the minors Hess has posted a 4.04 ERA and 7.3 K/9, but he has also struggled with allowing walks, posting a career 8.2... Read More
Dan Straily Pitches Well Against Tough Braves Lineup on Friday
Will the real Dan Straily please stand up? After posting a 6.75 ERA and 2.13 WHIP in eight innings over his first two starts, Straily had his best outing of the year against the hot-hitting Braves on Friday, allowing three runs — two earned — on three hits and three walks while striking out five.... Read More
Dan Straily has Poor Matchup in Start Friday
Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily has struggled in his first two starts this season coming back from an arm injury, and his start Friday night against the Braves will likely not get any easier. Over eight innings of work, Straily has allowed six runs on nine hits and eight walks with only three strikeouts. He... Read More
Cameron Maybin Hitting .292 in May
After a poor start to the year that saw him hitting .213 with a .293 slugging percentage, Miami Marlins outfielder Cameron Maybin has begun to heat up in May, hitting .292 with a .417 slugging percentage. Maybin hit .228 last season with 10 home runs and 33 stolen bases over 114 games, while this season... Read More
Pedro Alvarez Leaves Game Thursday with Hamstring Cramping
MASNSports Orioles writer Rich Kubatko reports that third baseman/designated hitter Pedro Alvarez left Thursday's game due to hamstring cramping. Alvarez was 0-for-2 with a run scored in the game before he was pinch hit for by Anthony Santander in the fifth inning. It doesn't appear that this will affect Alvarez for very long, but fantasy... Read More
Darren O'Day Receives Positive News From MRI
Orioles reliever Darren O'Day received good news on Thursday regarding his hyperextended elbow, as the MRI results came back clean with no damage, according to MASNSports writer Roch Kubatko. Kubatko reports that O'Day injured his arm in a "freak accident" when someone ran into him. It appears O'Day should be able to return as soon... Read More
Drew Steckenrider Rocked for Career-High Six Runs Thursday
Miami Marlins reliever Drew Steckenrider had the worst performance of his career Thursday night against Atlanta, allowing six earned runs on two walks and four hits — including two home runs — while recording only one out. Prior to Thursday night's blow up, Steckenrider had allowed only two runs over 16 1/3 innings. Steckenrider had... Read More
Neil Walker Takes Reps at Third Base
Yankees infielder Neil Walker has been working on playing at third base as the team works to keep Walker's hot bat in the lineup with the impending return of first baseman Greg Bird. So far this month, Walker is hitting .353 with a 1.089 OPS over 25 plate appearances. He currently has eligibility at first... Read More
Elieser Hernandez Activated from DL Thursday
The Miami Marlins activated reliever Elieser Hernandez from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday, and later that night he made his season debut against the Atlanta Braves. A Rule 5 pick from the Astros, Hernandez threw two innings in the Marlins blowout loss, allowing only two hits and no runs. Hernandez has a career 3.37... Read More
Martin Prado Goes 0-for-5 on Wednesday
Marlins third baseman Martin Prado continued his struggles at the plate on Wednesday, going 0-for-5 with a strikeout in the loss to the Cubs. Since making his season debut on April 27, Prado is now hitting .119 with a .283 OPS, one extra-base hit, a walk and five strikeouts. Things should pick up for Prado... Read More
Hot Prospects to Watch Week 6: Kopech, Ferguson, Guerrero, Kirilloff
In previous editions of this list I have tried to highlight some of the more under-the-radar prospects in the minor leagues. This week however it's time to break out some of the big names who just keep churning out the kind of performances expected from elite prospects. This week we'll be taking a look at... Read More
Monte Harrison Riding Hot Streak at Double-A Jacksonville
Marlins outfield prospect Monte Harrison has heated up over his last seven games with Double-A Jacksonville, hitting .366 with two home runs, three doubles, five RBI and nine runs scored. Harrison had been hitting .215 through April 28, but after this hot streak he is now hitting .266 with an .808 OPS over 29 games.... Read More
Alex Cobb Gets Quality Start, Loss Against Athletics
Orioles starter Alex Cobb earned his second straight quality start on Sunday against the Athletics, despite also being tagged with the loss — his fourth of the season. Cobb had a season-high five strikeouts over six innings, while allowing two runs — one earned — on five hits and one walk. Things might be turning... Read More
Gleyber Torres Hits Second Homer of Season for Walk-Off Win
Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres had only one hit in Sunday's game against the Indians, but it left the yard for a three-run walk-off home run for New York. The home run was his second of the season, as he is now hitting .327 with a .857 OPS over 15 games. Torres is now owned... Read More
Sonny Gray Strikes Out Seven in Win Saturday
After what's been a rough start to the season, Yankees starter Sonny Gray had one of his best starts of the year Saturday against the Indians. Gray recorded a quality start, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings while striking out seven. This is a welcome sign to fantasy owners... Read More
Jacoby Ellsbury Transferred to 60-Day DL
On Wednesday, the New York Yankees announced that outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique, hip, foot) was transferred from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day DL. Ellsbury has yet to resume on-field activities after being placed on the DL with an oblique injury before the start of the season, and he has since dealt with hip... Read More
Jordan Montgomery Lands on DL with Elbow Strain
The New York Yankees announced Wednesday that starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strain in his left elbow on his throwing arm. Montgomery left his start on Tuesday night after throwing just seven pitches. The New York Daily News reports that Montgomery appears to have avoided the... Read More
Braxton Lee Dealing with Hamstring Injury
MLB.com beat writer Joe Frisaro reports that Miami Marlins outfield prospect Braxton Lee has missed the last few games for Triple-A New Orleans with a hamstring injury. Lee had started the season in Miami, where he was hitting .176 with eight strikeouts and a .391 OPS over eight games before being demoted. Since joining the... Read More
Hot Prospects to Watch Week 5: McKay, Soto, Wall, McWilliams
In this week's edition of Hot Prospects to Watch, we're going to focus on some interesting prospects from the Single-A and Single-A Advanced levels of the minor leagues. Some of the more interesting prospects at this level are outfielders, but there are some pitchers worth keeping an eye on including potentially the next two-way player... Read More
Trio of Yankees Making Progress in Return to Game Action
New York Yankees MLB.com beat writer Bryan Hoch reports that first baseman Greg Bird (ankle), outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and reliever Tommy Kahnle (shoulder) are all making progress in their efforts to return to New York from the disabled list. Bird, who is recovering from ankle surgery, has taken on-field batting practice and is sprinting, while... Read More
Brian Anderson Out of Lineup Saturday
After making his first start in the outfield on Friday night, Brian Anderson is out of the Miami Marlins lineup on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. This appears to be nothing more than a day off for Anderson, who had started in all 25 of the Marlins' games this season. With Anderson out, J.B. Shuck... Read More
