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Ben Rosener - RotoBaller

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Ben Rosener is a baseball writer whose work has previously appeared on the digital pages of Motor City Bengals, Bleacher Report, USA Today, FanSided.com and World Soccer Talk among others. He also writes about the Detroit Tigers on the Getting You Through the Tigers Rebuild Patreon page, which he created. When he’s not writing he’s probably researching upgrades for his fantasy team. He only refers to himself in the third person for bios.

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Michael Conforto Out Of Friday's Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto isn't in the starting lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starter Julio Urias. Conforto is hitting .213 with a .337 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 297 plate appearances this season. Albert Almora Jr. is starting in right field in Conforto's […]


Jeff McNeil Isn't Starting On Friday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil isn't starting on Friday. The Mets will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starter Julio Urias but will do so without one of their most productive hitters. McNeil is batting .267 with a .344 on-base percentage, six home runs, and two stolen bases in 276 plate […]


Matt Moore Is Starting On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Moore will start for the team on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. Moore has made 17 appearances for the Phillies so far, nine of which have been starts. Overall he owns a 6.79 ERA and a 6.00 FIP in 50.1 innings this year to go along with 43 strikeouts and 22 […]


Jack Flaherty Activated From Injured List, Will Start Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals activated starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Fellow pitcher Wade LeBlanc was placed on the 10-day injured list to make room on the active roster. The Cardinals also announced that Flaherty will start against the Kansas City Royals tonight. In 11 starts spanning 62 innings […]


Kyle Farmer Isn't Starting On Friday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer isn't starting on Friday. The 30-year-old has established himself as the Reds' starting shortstop this season, batting .262 with a .322 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and two stolen bases in 380 plate appearances. However, he won't start against right-hander Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Instead, it's […]


Mark Canha Not In Friday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha isn't in the lineup for a Friday contest against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Dane Dunning. Canha has provided both the Athletics and fantasy managers with some quality production at the plate this season. The 32-year-old is batting .247 with a .379 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and 10 stolen […]


Matt Manning Will Pitch On Extended Rest

The Detroit Tigers will pitch starter Matt Manning on extended rest for the remainder of the season. Detroit is pitching fellow young starters Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal on extended rest for the remainder of 2021 as well. Manning has shown glimpses of why he was one of baseball's elite pitching prospects but has struggled […]


Casey Mize Will Start On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize's next start will come on Tuesday at home against the Los Angeles Angels. Per a tweet from The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen, the Tigers will pitch Mize and fellow starters Matt Manning and Tarik Skubal on extended rest from here on out this season. Mize has pitched to a 3.66 ERA, […]


Nick Castellanos Isn't Starting On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos is out of the team's lineup on Thursday. Castellanos is hitting .319 with a .375 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and two stolen bases in 400 plate appearances this season but won't start against Atlanta Braves left-hander Kyle Muller. It'll be Aristides Aquino getting the start in right field. Aquino […]


Rowdy Tellez Not Starting On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (knee) isn't starting on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Tellez left Wednesday's game due to right knee discomfort. Per a tweet from MLB.com's Adam McCalvy, Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said Tellez and outfielder Avisail Garcia "could probably play today if necessary, but it makes sense […]


Avisail Garcia Isn't Starting On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia (hand) isn't in the team's lineup on Thursday. Garcia left Wednesday's game with a bruised hand and isn't starting today's contest against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Per a tweet from MLB.com's Adam McCalvy, Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said Garcia and first baseman Rowdy Tellez "could probably play […]


Omar Narvaez Out Of Thursday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't starting on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Narvaez has been one of fantasy baseball's most productive catchers this season, batting .290 with a .377 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 318 plate appearances. He'll get a day off with Manny Pina starting instead at […]


Luis Torrens Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens isn't starting on Wednesday. The Mariners will match up with left-hander Kolby Allard and the Texas Rangers but will do so with Torrens on the bench. The 25-year-old is hitting .206 with a .278 on-base percentage and 12 home runs in 237 plate appearances this season. He's been seeing more […]


Brad Miller Isn't Starting On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Brad Miller isn't part of the starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander David Price. Miller is hitting .229 with a .316 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and three stolen bases this season. Alec Bohm is starting at first base instead and will hit […]


John Curtiss Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed relief pitcher John Curtiss (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Per a tweet from the team, Curtiss has a torn UCL in his right elbow. It's unfortunate news as the reliever was enjoying a quality season out of the bullpen. In 44.1 innings this year, the right-hander had […]


Joc Pederson Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson isn't starting for the team on Wednesday as they take on the Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Wade Miley. In 379 plate appearances this season, Pederson is batting .246 with a .317 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. He's been particularly effective at the dish as […]


Myles Straw Isn't Starting On Wednesday

Cleveland Indians centerfielder Myles Straw isn't starting on Wednesday for a matchup with the Oakland Athletics and right-handed starter Frankie Montas. Straw is hitting .267 with a .338 on-base percentage, three home runs, and 19 stolen bases in 418 plate appearances this season. He's hitting .304 in 48 plate appearances since being dealt to Cleveland […]


Jonathan India Not Starting On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India isn't starting on Wednesday. The Reds will take on the Atlanta Braves and right-handed starter Touki Toussaint but will do so without one of their best hitters. India is enjoying a strong rookie season for Cincinnati, batting .280 with a .399 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and eight stolen […]


Lucas Sims Activated From Injured List

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) was activated from the injured list on Sunday. The Reds placed fellow relief pitcher Brad Brach on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement to make room on the active roster. Sims has pitched to a 5.02 ERA, a 3.45 FIP, 44 strikeouts, and 15 walks […]


Aaron Sanchez Designated For Assignment

San Francisco Giants pitcher Aaron Sanchez was designated for assignment on Sunday as part of a series of roster moves made by the club. Sanchez previously spent time on the injured list this season due to right bicep tightness. He's made nine appearances, including seven starts, for the Giants this season. Sanchez pitched to a […]


Justin Upton Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton isn't starting on Sunday. The Angels will match up with the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Walker Buehler but will do so with Upton on the bench. The veteran is batting .224 with a .313 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and three stolen bases in 316 plate appearances this […]


Asdrubal Cabrera Not Starting On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera isn't starting Sunday as the team gets set to take on the San Diego Padres and left-handed starter Blake Snell. Cabrera is batting .245 with a .339 on-base percentage, six home runs, and a stolen base in 271 plate appearances this season. Drew Ellis is starting at third base […]


Trent Grisham Isn't In Sunday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham isn't starting on Sunday against Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed starter Madison Bumgarner. Grisham has provided plenty of quality production at the plate for both the Padres and fantasy managers this season. The outfielder is batting .260 with a .352 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and 10 stolen bases in 344 […]


Ryan McMahon Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon isn't in the team's lineup on Saturday for a matchup with the Miami Marlins and left-handed starter Jesus Luzardo. McMahon is hitting .265 with a .338 on-base percentage, 18 home runs, and four stolen bases in 405 plate appearances. Garrett Hampson is starting in McMahon's place and batting leadoff […]


Raimel Tapia Not Starting On Saturday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia isn't in the team's starting lineup as they get set to take on left-hander Jesus Luzardo and the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Tapia is hitting .289 with a .340 on-base percentage, five home runs, and 19 stolen bases in 430 plate appearances this season. However, it'll be Connor Joe who […]


Mitch Garver Isn't Starting On Saturday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver isn't in the team's lineup on Saturday for a matchup with the Houston Astros and right-hander Luis Garcia. Garver has provided both the Twins and fantasy managers with some solid production at the plate this season, hitting .227 with a .331 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 178 plate […]


Steven Duggar Optioned To Triple-A

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday while pitcher Zack Littell was recalled. Duggar is hitting .267 with a .340 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and six stolen bases in 241 plate appearances this season. He's someone fantasy managers should hang on to for now in deeper leagues due […]


Ketel Marte Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Ketel Marte isn't in the team's lineup on Saturday. The Diamondbacks will match up with right-hander Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres but will do so without arguably their best hitter. In 171 plate appearances, Marte is hitting .359 with a .409 on-base percentage, four home runs, and a stolen […]


Nate Lowe Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe isn't starting on Saturday as the club gets set to take on the Oakland Athletics and left-hander Cole Irvin. Lowe has provided both the Rangers and fantasy managers with some solid production in his first season in Texas. In 443 plate appearances this season, the 25-year-old is hitting .249 […]


Brian Anderson Not Starting On Friday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson isn't in the team's lineup on Friday. Anderson is batting .253 with a .324 on-base percentage, five home runs, and four stolen bases in 179 plate appearances this season. However, it'll be Isan Diaz starting at third base for Miami on Friday as the team begins a road series […]


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