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You won't find a bigger Cubs fan than myself. Aside from my love of fantasy sports, which includes MLB, NFL and NBA, I own my own animal care business. I graduated from Columbia College in Chicago and currently reside in Chicago, IL. My love of fantasy sports started for me in in the early 2000's and I have steadily been active with the same group of friends year in and year out for every league in baseball, basketball and football. I am hoping to help all RotoBaller members with any questions they may have. I consider myself an expert with minor league prospects, as it is a love of mine. I hope to give the best advice I can to the RotoBaller world!
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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey exited Saturday’s start with an unknown ailment. Covey exited after walking Matt Joyce to start the top of the fifth inning. More should be known on what type of injury occurred after Saturday’s game. Covey went four innings and allowed two hits, two runs, three walks and one... Read More
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) will make another rehab start on Tuesday for Triple-A Sacramento. Samardzija only went four innings in his previous rehab start, one in which he allowed four hits and two runs. The Giants want Samardzija to work more innings and if everything goes well, there is a possibility... Read More
The San Francisco Giants have demoted outfielder Mac Williamson to Triple-A Sacramento. Williamson has hit just .187 over his last 75 at-bats. Williamson was given everyday at-bats once he returned from the disabled list, but he didn’t make the most of his opportunity. Outfield prospect Austin Slater has been recalled to take the spot of... Read More
San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Austin Slater has been promoted on Saturday. Slater is the team’s No. 4 prospect, according to MLB.com. The outfielder hit .344 with five home runs and 32 RBI over 195 at-bats for Triple-A Sacramento. Slater was up for a brief period earlier this year and went 3-for-11. It is unknown... Read More
Chicago Cubs pitcher Luke Farrell will make a spot start on Saturday versus the Reds. Farrell has a 3.63 ERA in 12 outings with the Cubs this season, all of which were relief appearances. It will be Farrell’s second career start, but he has made five starts for Triple-A Iowa and owns a 4.94 ERA.... Read More
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will get a day of rest on Saturday versus the Padres. Nick Hundley will replace Posey and bat in the No. 8 spot. Hundley is hitting .333 over the past week in nine at-bats but is hitless versus Padres starter Jordan Lyles in a small sample size of just... Read More
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment for Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday. Gonzalez has been sidelined since April 24 with right shoulder inflammation. Over 12 1/3 innings, Gonzalez has a 12.41 ERA. He's not much of a fantasy option even when he is healthy. Hot Trending ArticlesBuy or Sell... Read More
Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez will sit Saturday versus the Reds. It’s just a regular day of rest for Baez. Ben Zobrist will replace Baez at second base and bat third. Baez should be expected to be back in the lineup on Sunday. Hot Trending ArticlesBuy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for... Read More
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (finger) will return to the lineup on Saturday. Russell sat out on Friday after he aggravated his finger injury. Russell will bat seventh on Saturday. Make sure to get him back into your lineups. Hot Trending ArticlesBuy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 13Dynasty WR Rankings Analysis... Read More
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will be on the bench Saturday versus the Reds. Bryant is in the middle of one of his worst slumps of his career and has just nine hits over his last 48 at-bats. Bryant will be replaced by Tommy La Stella. La Stella has six hits in his last... Read More
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (triceps) threw another bullpen session on Friday. Manager Joe Maddon said on Friday, “Yu did really well today. We'll wait until tomorrow then plan the next step. The next step could be he goes out and pitches a minor league situation. If he comes in and feels great (Saturday),... Read More
San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik will sit Friday versus the Padres. It’s just a routine day off for Panik. Alen Hanson will be at second base and bat eighth Friday. Hanson is hitting .311 on the season but has just four hits over his last 19 at-bats. He's a weak DFS play Friday... Read More
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will sit Friday versus the Padres. It’s just a routine day off for Belt as the Giants face left-handed starter Clayton Richard. Belt is hitting .304 with 12 home runs and 35 RBI on the year and should return to the lineup Saturday. Catcher Buster Posey will be... Read More
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is day-to-day after he aggravated his finger on Thursday. Russell recently missed a handful of games due to a sore middle finger. The Cubs have plenty of depth and it will allow them to play it safe with Russell. Second baseman Javier Baez will be at shortstop Friday with Ben... Read More
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (shoulder) played catch on Friday. If Edwards feels good after Friday, his next step could be to throw off of a mound. Edwards has been on the disabled list since May 30 with inflammation in his right shoulder. Edwards remains a good bullpen option for owners seeking holds... Read More
The Chicago Cubs will rest catcher Willson Contreras on Friday. Contreras has been in a big slump and has just seven hits over his last 38 at-bats. Chris Gimenez will bat eighth and play catcher on Friday. Contreras should return to the lineup on Saturday. Hot Trending ArticlesBuy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players... Read More
The Chicago White Sox have designated outfielder Trayce Thompson for assignment on Friday. Thompson has hit just .117 over 128 at-bats this season with three home runs. Thompson got many opportunities to make his case, but didn’t make the most out of them. Hot Trending ArticlesBuy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week... Read More
The Chicago White Sox have activated infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia (knee) from the disabled list. Garcia missed close to a month with a left knee sprain. Garcia has looked good when he gets starts, but he doesn’t get enough of them to make him worth owning in most formats at this time. Hot Trending ArticlesBuy or Sell... Read More
Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) has been activated from the disabled list on Friday. Garcia missed close to two months with a Grade 2 hamstring injury. Garcia has struggled this year, but he hit .360 on his rehab assignment over 25 at-bats. Garcia will return to an everyday role with the White Sox and... Read More
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon recorded his first save of the season Thursday versus the Padres. Melancon allowed one hit and struck out one in his outing. Since closer Hunter Strickland (hand) landed on the disabled list, Melancon, Reyes Moronta and Sam Dyson have all recorded saves. Melancon was signed to a big... Read More
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner threw eight shutout innings Thursday night versus the San Diego Padres. It was Bumgarner’s fourth start of the season and it offered his best results. Bumgarner gave up just three hits and walked two batters while striking out eight. Bumgarner will look to keep it going Wednesday versus... Read More
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward continues to perform well. Heyward went 4-for-5 on Thursday with a run scored. Heyward has struggled offensively over the last two seasons, but is now hitting .283 on the season. He is worth consideration in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues as long as he continues to hit. Hot Trending ArticlesBuy... Read More
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks allowed four runs versus the Reds on Thursday evening. Hendricks was cruising after five innings but struggled in the sixth inning and left after 5 2/3 innings with the bases loaded. Randy Rosario replaced Hendricks and gave up a grand slam to Jesse Winker. Hendricks is now 5-7 with... Read More
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. Cueto said he is feeling much better. The right-hander will likely need a few rehab starts before he is activated. Cueto was off to a hot start before being injured and owns a 0.84 ERA in 32... Read More
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) went four innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. Samardzija allowed four hits, two runs, zero walks and struck out seven. Samardzija is having a rough season and owners should wait until Samardzija can string together a few positive starts before trusting him again.... Read More
San Francisco Giants infielder Alen Hanson (knee) will be in Thursday’s lineup. Hanson left Wednesday’s game after taking a foul ball off of his knee. Hanson will be in left field and is hitting first Thursday. Hanson is worth a look in NL-only leagues with Evan Longoria (hand) sidelined. Hot Trending ArticlesBuy or Sell - Undervalued... Read More
The Chicago White Sox have released minor league outfielder Michael Saunders. Saunders hit just .151 over 51 plate appearances for Triple-A Charlotte. Saunders made the All-Star team in 2016 but has struggled since. The White Sox were the second organization that Saunders has been with in 2018. The outfielder will have to settle for another... Read More
Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez has been promoted to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday. Jimenez dominated Double-A pitching and hit .317 with 10 home runs and 42 RBI over 205 at-bats. Jimenez remains one of the most exciting prospects in the game and should be stashed in all formats. Jimenez has a good chance... Read More
The Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics game on Thursday has been postponed due to rain Thursday. The teams will make up Thursday's game on Friday as part of a doubleheader. Remove any players from your lineups that might've been playing in this one. Hot Trending ArticlesBuy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for... Read More
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sam Dyson struggled to pick up the save Wednesday versus the Marlins. Over two-thirds of an inning, Dyson allowed two runs and four hits. Dyson picked up the save on Tuesday with Hunter Strickland (hand) placed on the disabled list, and manager Bruce Bochy said on Tuesday that Dyson would... Read More
