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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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Codi Heuer Placed On 60-Day Injured List
On Monday, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Codi Heuer (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list. The right-hander, who missed the 2022 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery, was placed on the 60-day injured list to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for new signing Michael Fulmer. Heuer has thrown 91 innings at... Read More
Jimmy Nelson Gets Big-League Deal From Dodgers
Free-agent pitcher Jimmy Nelson is reportedly rejoining the Los Angeles Dodgers on a major-league deal, per a tweet from The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Per Ardaya's tweet, Nelson will earn $1.2 million "with a chance to make $4 million with bonuses." Nelson spent the 2022 season on the injured list with the Dodgers after undergoing Tommy... Read More
Tigers Sign Jace Fry To Minor-League Deal
The Detroit Tigers have signed left-handed relief pitcher Jace Fry to a minor-league deal, per a tweet from the team's public relations Twitter account on Wednesday. Also per the tweet, the deal comes with an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Fry has made 162 Major League appearances in his career, all for the Chicago... Read More
Rockies, Bud Black Agree To One-Year Extension
The Colorado Rockies and manager Bud Black have reportedly agreed to a one-year extension through the 2024 campaign, per a tweet from The Gazette's Danielle Allentuck on Wednesday. Entering this season, Black has led the Rockies to a 417-453 record in his six seasons in Colorado, including 87 and 91-win campaigns in his first two... Read More
Frankie Montas Will Undergo Shoulder Surgery, Could Miss Season
New York Yankees starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) will reportedly undergo shoulder surgery on Tuesday, per a tweet from ESPN's Jeff Passan. Per Passan's tweet, New York manager Aaron Boone said the surgery "could cause him to miss the season." Montas made 27 starts last season, throwing 144.1 innings combined between the Oakland Athletics and... Read More
David Peralta and Michael Fulmer: Buying and Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball
Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so... Read More
Alex Reyes and Andrew Chafin: Buying and Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball
Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so... Read More
Alejo Lopez Re-Signs On Minor-League Deal
Infielder Alejo Lopez has reportedly cleared waivers, per a tweet from MLB.com's Mark Sheldon on Tuesday. Also per the same tweet from Sheldon, Lopez is reportedly back with the Cincinnati Reds on a minor-league deal. The 26-year-old hit .262 with a .314 on-base percentage in 156 plate appearances for the National League Central club last... Read More
Tigers Agree To Minor-League Deal With Matt Wisler
The Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed relief pitcher Matt Wisler to a minor-league deal, per a tweet from The Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold on Monday morning. Petzold tweeted the following: "Sources: The #Tigers and right-handed reliever Matt Wisler have agreed to a minor-league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training. Details not finalized... Read More
Astros Claim Matt Gage Off Waivers
The Houston Astros claimed left-handed relief pitcher Matt Gage off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The Astros announced the move in a tweet from the team's official Twitter account on Monday morning. Gage previously made his Major League debut for the American League East club this past season, throwing 13 innings in... Read More
Nestor Cortes Jr. Out Of WBC With Tweaked Hamstring
New York Yankees starter Nestor Cortes (hamstring) is reportedly out of the World Baseball Classic with a tweaked hamstring, per a tweet from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal on Monday morning. Cortes had a breakout season for the American League East club in 2022, logging a 2.44 ERA, 3.13 FIP, 163 strikeouts and 38 walks in... Read More
Will Benson and Roberto Perez: Buying and Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball
Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so... Read More
Cardinals Designate James Naile For Assignment
The St. Louis Cardinals have designated right-handed relief pitcher James Naile for assignment on Wednesday, per a tweet from the National League Central club's official Twitter account. The 29-year-old was designated for assignment in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for trade acquisition, and fellow reliever, Anthony Misiewicz. Naile appeared in seven games for... Read More
Cardinals Acquire Anthony Misiewicz
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired relief pitcher Anthony Misiewicz in a trade on Wednesday, the team announced via a tweet from their official Twitter account. Per the tweet, St. Louis sent cash considerations to the Kansas City Royals for the left-hander, who appeared in 32 games for the American League Central club last season. In... Read More
Gary Sanchez and Andrew Chafin: Buying and Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball
Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so... Read More
Blue Jays Place Matt Gage On Unconditional Release Waivers
The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly placed relief pitcher Matt Gage on unconditional release waivers, according to a tweet from Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling on Monday. Gage made his Major League debut this past season for Toronto, pitching to a 1.38 ERA and a 3.88 FIP in 13 innings of work spread over 11 appearances. Gage... Read More
Guardians Agree To Minor-League Deal With Phillip Diehl
According to a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Tuesday, the Cleveland Guardians have reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal with relief pitcher Phillip Diehl. Murray tweeted the following: "Left-hander Phillip Diehl is in agreement on a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Guardians, source said. Diehl, who spent time with the Reds and Mets last... Read More
Giants Agree To Minor-League Deal With Stephen Piscotty
According to an article from FanSided's Robert Murray, the San Francisco Giants and outfielder Stephen Piscotty have reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal. Per Murray's article, Piscotty's minor league contract comes with an invitation to spring training. The 32-year-old has appeared in each of the last eight big-league seasons, the last five with the Oakland... Read More
Cole Irvin and Matt Barnes: Buying and Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball
Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so... Read More
Jesus Aguilar and Zack Greinke: Buying and Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball
Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so... Read More
Blue Jays Sign Chad Green
The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed free-agent relief pitcher Chad Green to a multi-year deal, per a tweet from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday. Rosenthal tweeted the following: "Source confirms: Free-agent reliever Chad Green to Blue Jays on 2-year, $8.5M deal. Second year is conditional player option that Green can exercise if Jays... Read More
Dexter Fowler Announces Retirement
Outfielder Dexter Fowler announced on Tuesday he's retiring from the league in a tweet. Fowler appeared in 14 Major League seasons, playing for the Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, and Houston Astros in his big league career. The 37-year-old's best year at the plate arguably came in 2016 when he... Read More
Marlins Acquire Matt Barnes From Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox and Miami Marlins have reportedly made a deal, per a tweet from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal on Monday morning. According to Rosenthal's tweet, Boston is trading reliever Matt Barnes to Miami for fellow relief pitcher Richard Bleier. Barnes pitched to a 4.31 ERA, a 3.87 FIP, 34 strikeouts, and 21 walks... Read More
Royals Re-Sign Zack Greinke
The Kansas City Royals are reportedly re-signing veteran starting pitcher Zack Greinke, per a tweet from Bob Fescoe of 610 Sports in Kansas City on Monday morning. Fescoe tweeted the following: "Royals have reached a deal to bring Zack Greinke back for one more year, per source. Deal will be officially announced tomorrow afternoon. #royals."... Read More
Darren O'Day Announces Retirement
Relief pitcher Darren O'Day announced on Monday he's retiring from the league in a tweet. O'Day made his Major League debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2008 and has appeared in every Major League season since. The 40-year-old made 644 appearances over the years, pitching for Los Angeles, the New York Mets, Texas, Baltimore,... Read More
Adalberto Mondesi and Michael A. Taylor: Buying and Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball
Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so... Read More
Tigers, Cesar Hernandez Agree To Minor-League Deal
Per a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Wednesday, veteran infielder Cesar Hernandez has reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal with the Detroit Tigers. Heyman tweeted the following on Wednesday: "Cesar Hernandez agrees to minors deal with Tigers. Invited to MLB camp." Hernandez hit .248 in 617 plate appearances for the Washington... Read More
Rangers Sign Reyes Moronta To Minor-League Deal
The Texas Rangers have reportedly signed relief pitcher Reyes Moronta to a minor-league deal, per a tweet from The Athletic's Levi Weaver on Wednesday morning. Weaver tweeted the following: "Source: the Rangers have signed right-handed reliever Reyes Moronta to a minor-league deal with an invitation to big-league camp. Moronta, 30, pitched for Bruce Bochy in... Read More
Luis Arraez and Pablo Lopez: Buying and Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball
Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so... Read More
A's Agree To Contract With Jesus Aguilar
The Oakland Athletics have reportedly agreed to a deal with first baseman Jesus Aguilar, per a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Tuesday. Murray tweeted the following: "Free-agent first baseman Jesus Aguilar and the Oakland A's are in agreement on a contract, pending physical, according to a source familiar with the deal. First to report... Read More
