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Keith

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Keith Hernandez is a fantasy sports analyst and editor at RotoBaller, a multi-award-winning fantasy sports media company. A lifelong sports fanatic, Keith has been immersed in the worlds of MLB and NFL for as long as he can remember. He played competitive baseball in high school and at the University of California, San Diego, where he served as a four-year captain, and later played professionally overseas in Germany for a short stint. Keith has been writing and editing fantasy sports content since 2007, with previous stops at KFFL and USA TODAY Sports. He began playing fantasy sports in 2006 and has since competed in expert leagues alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, including LABR (League of Alternate Baseball Reality). A multiple-time Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) nominee for Player Notes Writer of the Year (2020, 21′, 22′), Keith won the award in 2021. He specializes in detailed player news analysis, delivering in-depth advice designed to give fantasy managers a consistent edge over the competition. An avid Denver Broncos and San Diego Padres fan, Keith spends his free time attending sporting events with friends and family, coaching youth teams, exploring the outdoors, traveling to new stadiums, and enjoying movies. Follow him on X @keithdez27.

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Lance McCullers Jr. Scratched From Tuesday's Start Against Twins

The Houston Astros announced that right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (undisclosed) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday in Minnesota against the Twins for undisclosed reasons. Right-hander Jason Alexander will start in his place. Fantasy managers will want to check back later for a reason why McCullers won't make his start at Target Field. […]


Ernie Clement Out on Tuesday With Strep Throat

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement (illness) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival New York Yankees due to strep throat, according to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. Clement told Mae that "it started yesterday." Davis Schneider is starting at second base for Toronto and will hit seventh for the Jays against […]


Jackson Holliday Batting Seventh in Season Debut for O's on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Monday before the series opener against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, but he didn't play. Holliday will start at second base and bat seventh in the lineup in his 2026 season debut against Rays right-hander Griffin Jax. The 22-year-old former […]


Ceddanne Rafaela Returns Following Minor Hamstring Injury

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela (hamstring) is back in center field and will bat out of the two-hole for Tuesday's game against the hosting Kansas City Royals and left-hander Bailey Falter, according to MLB.com. Rafaela was not in the starting nine for Monday's series opener against the Royals, but he entered as a defensive […]


Gerrit Cole to Make Season Debut on Friday Against Rays

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) will come off the 15-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut on Friday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, manager Aaron Boone told Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Cole missed the entire 2025 season after having Tommy John surgery last March. The 35-year-old former first overall […]


Masyn Winn Not Ready to Return From Knee Injury

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) is still bothered by his knee injury and is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium, according to MLB.com. Cesar Prieto will make the start at the 6 and bat seventh against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. Winn was pulled […]


Ryan Jeffers to Have Hand Surgery, Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (hand) will have surgery to fix a broken hamate bone in his left hand and is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, general manager Jeremy Zoll told The Athletic's Aaron Gleeman. The Twins placed Jeffers on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after he injured his hand […]


Emmanuel Rodriguez Needs Surgery for UCL Tear in his Thumb

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (thumb), who is currently on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul, needs surgery after an MRI exam showed a UCL tear in his left thumb, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. It's a tough break for the 23-year-old, who is considered the team's No. 4 prospect […]


Byron Buxton Returning to Twins Lineup on Tuesday Night

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is returning to the team's starting lineup on Tuesday night against the visiting Houston Astros and right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. at Target Field, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Buxton is finally back in action after missing almost a full week due to soreness in his right hip […]


Alejandro Kirk Not Quite Ready for a Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (thumb) "continues to progress," but he isn't taking full batting practice yet and still feels his thumb a bit when swinging, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Kirk caught right-hander Shane Bieber's (elbow) side session and is catching, throwing, and hitting. "By the end of the week, we'll […]


Mets Move Clay Holmes to 60-Day Injured List With Fractured Fibula

The New York Mets announced on Tuesday that they moved right-hander Clay Holmes (leg) to the 60-day injured list after he suffered a fractured right fibula when he took a comebacker off his leg during his start over the weekend against his former team, the New York Yankees. He has been shut down from all […]


Kyle Schwarber Still Under the Weather, Out on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (illness) is out of the starting lineup for a second straight game on Tuesday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds with an illness, according to MLB.com. Shortstop Trea Turner will serve as the DH and will bat leadoff, while Edmundo Sosa will make the start at the 6 and hit […]


Joe Brady Likes What he's Seen From Keon Coleman

Buffalo Bills new head coach Joe Brady said that he loves what he's seen from wide receiver Keon Coleman this offseason and his approach, according to Sal Capaccio. "I made sure when I got the job he knew he was going to be here and be a part of our offense," Brady said. General manager […]


Deshaun Watson Hitting it Off With Todd Monken?

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler was told that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) has "hit it off" with new head coach Todd Monken, "who's got an offensive concept, some elements that Watson has run in the past and been his best at." Although second-year QB Shedeur Sanders is the better long-term option for the Browns under […]


Jacoby Brissett Not Present for First OTA Practice

Arizona Cardinals veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett was not present for the team's first voluntary OTA practice on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Brissett has been staying away from the team this offseason as he seeks a raise for the 2026 season. The 33-year-old veteran signal-caller took over for the injured Kyler […]


Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. Splitting First-Team Reps at OTAs

Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said that quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will split first-team reps during organized team activities this month, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. "It's all very intentional," Stefanski said. Kendall reports that Penix looks good throwing on the field, but he isn't doing any team […]


Rashee Rice Tests Positive for Marijuana, Violating his Probation

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has violated his probation after testing positive for marijuana, according to Matt Foster. He has been ordered to serve 30 days in jail, which means that he will miss the team's organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this month. The NFL announced in early April that Rice wouldn't […]


Cam Skattebo Says he'll be Ready for Week 1

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) said that he will be ready to go for the team's Week 1 regular-season opener on Sept. 13 against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys after breaking his right fibula and dislocating his right ankle in his rookie campaign in 2025, according to Steven Whyno of The Associated Press. […]


De'Von Achane Present for Start of OTAs This Week

Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said that running back De'Von Achane, who is fresh off signing a four-year, $68 million contract extension last week, is present and will be out at Tuesday's OTA session, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Hafley said that the feeling around the team is one of […]


Max Scherzer Throws Pain-Free Bullpen on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays veteran right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm, ankle) said he threw a pain-free, 20-pitch bullpen session on Monday, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The plan is for Scherzer to continue to ramp up. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer has been on the 15-day injured list since April 27 with right-forearm tendinitis and […]


Twins Place Ryan Jeffers on Injured List With Fractured Hand

The Minnesota Twins placed catcher Ryan Jeffers (hand) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured left hamate bone in his hand, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. It's a significant injury for Jeffers, which he suffered in an at-bat in the eighth inning in the team's 6-3 victory over the visiting […]


Max Muncy Begins Swinging a Bat, Timetable for a Return is TBD

Athletics third baseman Max Muncy (hand) has begun a swing progression, although his timetable for a return from the 10-day injured list is to be determined, according to Jason Burke. Muncy has already been out three-plus weeks due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand. Because the 23-year-old has been out already for […]


Jacob Wilson Yet to Resume Baseball Activities

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (shoulder) continues to strengthen and stabilize his injured shoulder before reintroducing baseball activities, and his timetable for a return from the 10-day injured list is to be determined, according to Jason Burke. Wilson is recovering from a subluxation of his left (non-throwing) shoulder and isn't close to a return, which will […]


Nolan Arenado Continues Resurgent Campaign, Worthy of a Waiver-Wire Pickup?

Arizona Diamondbacks veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado is beginning to turn things around offensively in his first year in the desert. The 35-year-old eight-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger winner went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a strikeout in Monday night's 12-2 rout of the division-rival San Francisco Giants and has hit .320/.417/.598 with […]


Twins Send Struggling Royce Lewis to the Minors

The Minnesota Twins optioned struggling third baseman Royce Lewis to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, multiple league sources told Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Lewis is striking out a career-high 31.1% of the time at the plate and is slashing an ugly .163/.261/.279 with three home runs and 13 RBI through 119 plate appearances so […]


JR Ritchie Demoted to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday that they optioned right-hander JR Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett following Monday night's game against the Miami Marlins. Ritchie, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, didn't allow more than three earned runs in his first four major-league starts for the Braves after making his MLB debut on April […]


Braves Place Drake Baldwin on Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday that they placed catcher Drake Baldwin (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique muscle and selected the contract of catcher Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Baldwin suffered the injury in the blowout loss to the division-rival Miami Marlins on Monday, and […]


Andrew Painter Logs First Career Quality Start, Worth Adding in Deeper Leagues?

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed rookie Andrew Painter could begin attracting interest in fantasy baseball leagues after his first career quality start on Monday night in a no-decision against the visiting Cincinnati Reds in the team's 5-4 win. Painter allowed two earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out three in six innings of […]


Shota Imanaga Allows Season-Worst Eight Runs, Should Managers be Concerned?

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga was touched up by the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night to take his fourth loss of the season. It wasn't pretty, as the Japanese left-hander allowed a season-high eight earned runs on nine hits (two homers) while walking three and striking out two in 4 1/3 innings of work […]


Max Meyer Emerging as Top Waiver-Wire Target After Another Strong Start

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer extended his breakout season on Monday night in the team's 12-0 rout over the Atlanta Braves with another dominant outing, tossing six shutout innings with three hits allowed, two walks, and six strikeouts to win his fourth game of the year. Meyer is emerging as a top waiver-wire target for […]


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