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Andy Smith

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FSWA Member. NFL, MLB, and NHL Contributor at RotoBaller. You can find me at the news desk, writing long form pieces and DFS content. I'd like to consider myself a fantasy sports expert and that my track record speaks for itself. Feel free to follow and chat with me on X @A_Smith_FS. When not writing for RotoBaller you can probably find me at a Disney Theme Park.

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Jackson Merrill - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

When Will Ezequiel Tovar, Jackson Merrill, Royce Lewis Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

With Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season underway, injuries have begun to pile up. Several fantasy managers have begun to place several of their top picks on their injured reserve and looked to the waiver wire to find replacements. In this piece, we will analyze the latest injury updates for Colorado shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, […]


Shane McClanahan - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News, Starting Pitchers

When Will Shane McClanahan, Spencer Arrighetti, Ketel Marte Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Fantasy managers have already seen several high-end fantasy assets hit the injured list. Even though we are just five weeks into the long fantasy baseball season, several top players have been sidelined for a significant portion of the opening month. In this piece, we will analyze the latest updates on Tampa Bay left-handed pitcher Shane […]


George Kirby "Feeling Great," Could Throw Again On Sunday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby (shoulder) felt great after completing his bullpen session on Monday and is expected to throw again on Sunday. After the session, Kirby noted that he "felt great" and described his session as "nasty." Fantasy managers should monitor his status over the week, as Kirby could be cleared to embark […]


Tyler Fitzgerald Returning To Starting Nine

San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald (chest) is returning to the starting nine on Tuesday when they face the San Diego Padres. The 27-year-old has been held out of the starting lineup for the past two games due to this minor injury. However, Fitzgerald will be making a quick return to the lineup. This evening, […]


Max Scherzer Completes 27-Pitch Bullpen Session

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) completed a 27-pitch bullpen session on Friday. Toronto manager John Schneider noted that it was a "step in the right direction" for the veteran right-hander. Scherzer has been sidelined with this injury after making his season debut on March 29. In this outing, Scherzer lasted just three […]


Josh Lowe Progressing Well, Could Play In Rehab Games On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) has been progressing well and could be cleared to participate in rehab games on Saturday. According to Ryan Bass of the FanDuel Sports Network, Lowe participated in batting practice on Tuesday and is expected to take another session on Friday before officially being cleared for a rehab assignment. […]


Shane McClanahan Begins "Throwing-Like" Activities

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (triceps) has begun "throwing-like" activities but has yet to begin playing catch. Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash noted that his recovery process has been "slow and steady." While this is not a significant improvement in his progress, it is a good sign to see the southpaw slowly progressing […]


Spencer Strider Expected To Have Defined Timeline In The Coming Weeks

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (hamstring) is expected to have his timeline determined in the coming weeks. The right-hander was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain last week and could be facing his second extended absence of the season. Strider opened the campaign on the injured list as he was recovering from an […]


Michael Forret Removed With Back Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitching prospect Michael Forret (back) was removed from his outing on Tuesday due to low back discomfort. Forret logged two innings of work and struck out three before exiting the game. The 21-year-old is currently ranked as the No. 8-best prospect in the Baltimore system on MLB Pipeline. Fantasy managers should monitor […]


Arjun Nimmala Riding Three-Game Home Run Streak

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala has hit a home run in each of his previous three contests. In addition, Nimmala is riding a five-game hitting streak. During this five-game stretch, Nimmala has held a .318/.375/.727 slash line with a 5:2 K:BB. Through the first 18 games of the High-A campaign, Nimmala has held […]


Ronny Mauricio Tallies Hit, Swipes A Bag In First Rehab Outing

New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a strikeout during his first rehab outing with Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday. The 24-year-old missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing ACL surgery. In 2023, Mauricio made his MLB debut and held a .248/.296/.347 slash line with four doubles, […]


Luke Keaschall Expected To Miss At Least Two Months

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Luke Keaschall (forearm) is expected to miss at least a "couple of months" of action. Keaschall suffered a forearm fracture during Friday's contest after being hit by a pitch. While the infielder could avoid surgery, he will remain sidelined for at least the foreseeable future. The 22-year-old has enjoyed an impressive […]


Xavier Isaac Heating Up At Double-A

Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Xavier Isaac has begun to find his footing at Double-A. After missing the start of the campaign due to an elbow injury, Isaac went 2-for-20 with two doubles during his first six games of the season. However, over his last three contests, the 21-year-old has tallied at least one hit […]


Will Warren Stumbles In Monday's Loss

New York Yankees pitching prospect Will Warren struggled during his loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Monday evening. The right-hander logged just three 1/3 innings of work and allowed six hits and four runs. He served up two walks and struck out five batters. Warren was able to earn a spot on the Opening Day […]


Tyler Warren - NFL Draft Prospect, Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Rankings

NFL Power Rankings: 10 Best Picks of the 2025 NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and there were many surprising twists and turns along the way. While there were some questionable picks that left many fans questioning their favorite team, let...


Top 10 Greatest Florida Football Players Of All Time

In this ranking, we will analyze the top 10 greatest players in Florida football history. We will look at career statistics, legacy, and impact during their time with the Gators.


Owen Caissie Riding Six-Game Hitting Streak

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie is riding a six-game hitting streak at Triple-A. During this stretch, Caissie has held a .286/.400/.667 slash line with two doubles and two home runs. He has also held a 6:4 K:BB. Before this recent stretch, the No. 3-ranked prospect in the system held an underwhelming .186/.271/.326 slash line […]


Thomas White Racking Up Strikeouts At High-A

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White has enjoyed a strong start to the High-A regular season. Through his first 16 1/3 innings of work, the southpaw has struck out 22 batters and served up 11 free passes. White has tallied at least six punchouts in three of his four outings. However, he has also […]


Brandon Sproat - Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Draft Sleepers, Dynasty

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 5 (2025)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season. With injuries beginning to pile up in the major leagues, several pitching prospects are on the brink of receiving the call. This week, two of our top stash options took a slight step back at […]


Travis Bazzana Hits Skid At Double-A

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Travis Bazzana has hit a skid at Double-A Akron. Over his last 10 games, the former No. 1 overall pick has held a .158/.289/.158 slash line with no extra-base hits. During this stretch, Bazzana has held a 14:6 K:BB and swiped just one bag. However, during his first nine games of […]


Brandon Walter Sharp At Triple-A

Houston Astros left-handed pitcher Brandon Walter has enjoyed an impressive start to the Triple-A regular season and was named Pacific League Pitcher of the Week. Over his last two outings this past week, Walter has logged 10 shutout innings (two starts) and allowed just four hits and no walks. During this stretch, he has struck […]


James Outman Swinging A Hot Bat At Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman has enjoyed an impressive week at Triple-A and was named Pacific Coast League Hitter of the Week. Over his last seven contests, the outfielder has held a .448/.467/.828 slash line with three doubles, one triple, and two home runs. He has also swiped two bags over this stretch and […]


C.J. Kayfus Headed To Triple-A

The Cleveland Guardians have promoted first base prospect C.J. Kayfus to Triple-A Columbus. Kayfus has enjoyed an impressive start to the Double-A regular season and is being rewarded with an early promotion. Through 18 games with Double-A Akron, the infielder has posted a .364/.475/.591 slash line with four doubles, four triples, and one home run. […]


Spencer Arrighetti Progressing Well

Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) has continued to progress well. On Monday, Arrighetti got imaging done on his thumb, and the results show that the bone was healing properly. Arrighetti was placed on the injured list earlier in April due to a fractured left thumb. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression […]


Marcus Stroman Still Dealing With Knee Discomfort

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman (knee) is still dealing with discomfort in his left knee. The 33-year-old has been sidelined with left knee inflammation for the past two weeks and has been on the 15-day injured list. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but since he continues to face limitations, his […]


Ezequiel Tovar Not Progressing Well

Colorado Rockies infielder Ezequiel Tovar (hip) is "not progressing as we'd hoped," according to manager Bud Black. Tovar has been sidelined due to a left hip contusion and is still struggling to field ground balls. Patrick Lyons of JustBBMedia noted that the infielder may still be at least 10 days from returning. Through his first […]


Austin Gomber Has Not Thrown For A Month

Colorado Rockies left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber (shoulder) has yet to throw since his first rehab outing on March 28. The southpaw made one rehab outing with Triple-A Albuquerque but faced a setback after this start. In this outing, Gomber allowed two runs and three hits, and struck out five batters. Fantasy managers should continue to […]


Jake Fraley Scratched From Monday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (undisclosed) was scratched from Monday's lineup with an undisclosed injury. Instead, Blake Dunn will get the nod in right field. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team did not provide any information on why he was removed from the starting nine. Over his last four games, […]


Jordan Westburg Placed On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles have placed infielder Jordan Westburg (hamstring) on the injured list with a hamstring injury. The team initially noted that he was "day-to-day." However, the infielder has not progressed well and will now miss at least a few weeks of action. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status while he is sidelined. […]


Brandon Clarke Earns Call To High-A

The Boston Red Sox have promoted left-handed pitching prospect Brandon Clarke to High-A Greenville on Monday. Clarke will join fellow Low-A teammate, infielder Franklin Arias, at High-A. Clarke was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of State College of Florida Manatee - Sarasota. The 22-year-old made his professional debut at […]


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