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Dave Funnell - RotoBaller

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Husband - Father - Teacher - Baseball Nut I've been following baseball since a child, but as it stands, I don't have a favorite team. While that might sound a bit odd, it helps take the emotion out of it when I'm figuring out who to add or drop. I have been playing fantasy baseball for almost twenty years. I got into writing about it about ten years ago, and have been reporting news and analyzing data ever since. While I love everything about it, my true passion and strength comes from studying, reporting, and speculating on injuries. I've written on many sites, such as PitcherList, Fantrax, and of course, Rotoballer, and have also helped host a podcast called "The Fantasy Baseball Beat". Other than baseball, I enjoy fantasy football, NBA basketball, and....cough cough....WWE wrestling (for my kids, of course;)). You can follow me on Twitter/X at @sportz_nutt51. My DM's are always open for anything you'd like to talk about. Also, I use the hashtag #FunnellVision for all major injury updates.

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Daniel Robert Placed on Injured List with Blister

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Daniel Robert (finger) went on the 15-Day Injured List on Friday with a blister on his right middle finger. It's unclear how much time the right-handed reliever will miss, but blisters can tend to linger in length if they are not completely healed before a player begins pitching again. Robert has struggled […]


Robert Stephenson Frustrated by Slow Progress

Los Angeles Angels reliever Robert Stephenson (bicep) has advanced to throwing from 105 feet and is anticipating that he will throw from up to 120 feet this weekend. While he is optimistic that he will pitch again this season, he is also becoming increasingly frustrated by his lack of progress and inability to stay healthy. […]


Christian Moore Resumes Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Christian Moore (thumb) has resumed baseball activities. He was spotted Friday playing catch and taking batting practice before the team's game. Also, he was wearing a brace on his left thumb to help support the recovery process. Moore was placed on the Injured List on July 3 with a left […]


J.P. France to Make Rehab Appearance on Sunday

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France (shoulder) will make his second rehab appearance on Sunday for Double-A Corpus Christi. He made his first rehab appearance this past Monday in the Florida Complex League, where he struck out two batters over 1 1/3 scoreless innings. The 30-year-old will be looking to ramp himself up toward a starter's […]


Lane Thomas has Complicated Foot Issues

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) has met with a doctor to discuss the next steps needed as he recovers from a foot injury. He has what is considered a "complicated case" of plantar fasciitis, seemingly keeping him out of action for the next while. While he has undergone treatment to help alleviate the problems, […]


Denzel Clarke Doing Limited Activities

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (groin) is doing limited baseball activities as he is recovering from a Grade 2 adductor strain. The speedy 25-year-old injured himself while running the bases in a game at Cleveland this past weekend. It is somewhat encouraging that he has been able to participate in limited workouts thus far. However, he […]


Brooks Baldwin Reinstated from the Injured List

Chicago White Sox utility man Brooks Baldwin (back) was reinstated from the injured list on Saturday, a day after beginning his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. In his only rehab game, Baldwin hit a home run and scored two runs through seven innings of work in the outfield. Now, he returns to the White Sox, […]


Brooks Baldwin Hits Home Run in First Rehab Game

Chicago White Sox utilityman Brooks Baldwin (back) hit a solo home run in his first rehab game on Friday with Triple-A Charlotte. He finished the game 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, one strikeout, and an additional run scored. He played seven innings in left field before being replaced. It's unclear when he will […]


Alek Manoah Making Rehab Appearance on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah (elbow) will make his second rehab appearance this Sunday for Single-A Dunedin. He will be looking to improve on his last outing, where he retired just one of the five batters he faced. It was the first time he had competed in a game since undergoing UCL reconstruction in […]


Nick Sandlin Plays Catch

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Nick Sandlin (elbow) was placed on the injured list on July 8 after experiencing right elbow inflammation. He had just returned from a lat injury that cost him two months from April to June. The good news here is that he is feeling better and was able to play catch on […]


Bowden Francis Shut Down for at Least 10 Days

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis (shoulder) will be shut down for the foreseeable future after experiencing shoulder discomfort while ramping up at the team’s player development complex. He will be shut down for at least 10 days. Sidelined since June 15, the 29-year-old had been building himself back up with a planned bullpen session […]


Tanner Houck Finishes Rehab Assignment, Could be Optioned to Minors

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) completed his rehab assignment this past Thursday, finishing five starts with a 5.74 ERA over 15 rehab innings. He threw one of those games for Double-A Portland and the other four for Triple-A Worcester. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that the team hasn't decided where he will […]


Joe Musgrove Throws Bullpen at 75% Intensity

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove (elbow) tossed his first bullpen since undergoing Tommy John surgery last October. He threw a handful of pitches at about 75% intensity and measured his fastball at around 80 mph. Both Musgrove and the training staff are happy with the results as he continues to work his way […]


Ryan Mountcastle Ramping Up for a Return

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) has started ramping up his physical activities as he prepares for a return to the team's lineup. He was spotted doing resistance running as well as swinging a bat during pre-game warmups. While Mountcastle still has a ways to go, he continues to improve daily. Originally given a […]


Bailey Ober Throws a Successful Bullpen Session

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (hip) threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. This happened days after he had anti-inflammatory medicine to help ease the pain from the impingement in his left hip. He will continue to do this while attempting to get his mechanics back in order. Entering the season, it was believed that […]


Patrick Sandoval Confident He will Pitch in 2025

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval (elbow) continues to show progress daily, as he attempts to return to the mound and pitch for the Red Sox in 2025. He has already thrown multiple bullpens a week and has incorporated curveballs in those sessions. Despite his confidence, the 28-year-old noted that he still has many […]


Ken Waldichuk will Need Additional Rehab Starts

Athletics left-handed pitcher Ken Waldichuk (elbow) will need to make a few more rehab starts before the team considers bringing him back to the major leagues. Already with six innings pitched while with Triple-A Las Vegas, the 27-year-old struggled in his last outing. He surrendered five earned runs on two hits and three walks across […]


Joe Jimenez Throws First Bullpen Since Knee Surgery

Atlanta Braves reliever Joe Jimenez (knee) threw his first bullpen session this past week, since undergoing offseason knee surgery. The right-handed pitcher also claimed that he would do his best to convince the team to let him pitch before the end of this season. Last November, he had cartilage removed from his left knee and […]


J.P. France has Thrown Multiple Live Batting Practice Sessions

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France (shoulder) has been throwing live batting practice sessions and will continue to do so for the time being. After a mini breakout in 2023, France had difficulty staying healthy last season, ultimately requiring surgery for a capsule tear in his shoulder in July of 2024. Now, just over one year […]


Luis Garcia Throwing More Live Batting Practice

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) has progressed along with his live batting practice sessions without any setbacks. The right-hander has had an extended absence after undergoing Tommy John Surgery in May of 2023. Now, more than two years later, he finds himself on the cusp of beginning another rehab assignment. He started one last […]


Cristian Javier Continues to Throw Live Batting Practice

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier (elbow) has thrown multiple live bullpen sessions as he continues to ramp his arm back up to game form. The right-hander last pitched for the Astros at the end of May 2024 before succumbing to an elbow injury that ultimately led to him needing Tommy John Surgery the following month. […]


Spencer Arrighetti Will Throw One More Bullpen Before Facing Live Batters

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will throw one more bullpen session before advancing to face live batters. This upcoming session will be his third such bullpen since injuring his hand in April during the team's batting practice. Assuming there are no setbacks here, Arrighetti will look to throw to live batters before entering a […]


Jordan Westburg - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Updates for Jordan Westburg, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Luis Robert Jr., Jeremy Pena, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for June 29. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Jordan Westburg, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Luis Robert Jr., Jeremy Pena, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of […]


Chris Sale - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Updates for Chris Sale, Adley Rutschman, Tyler Glasnow, Shota Imanaga, Jake Burger, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for June 22. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Chris Sale, Adley Rutschman, Tyler Glasnow, Shota Imanaga, Jake Burger, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the […]


Pablo Lopez - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Week 11 Updates on Pablo Lopez, Bryce Harper, Corbin Burnes, Julio Rodriguez, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for June 8. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Pablo Lopez, Bryce Harper, Corbin Burnes, Julio Rodriguez, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part […]


Bryce Harper - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Fantasy Baseball Week 10 Injury Report - Updates on Bryce Harper, Mookie Betts, Yordan Alvarez, Shota Imanaga, Anthony Santander, Logan Gilbert, more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for June 1. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Bryce Harper, Mookie Betts, Yordan Alvarez, Anthony Santander, and more Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but […]


Shohei Ohtani - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Fantasy Baseball Week 9 Injury Report - Updates on Alex Bregman, Cole Ragans, Yordan Alvarez, Mike Trout, Byron Buxton, Shohei Ohtani, more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for May 25. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Shohei Ohtani, Alex Bregman, Cole Ragans, Yordan Alvarez, and more Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but […]


Bryce Miller - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Fantasy Baseball Week 8 Injury Report - Updates on Bryce Miller, Anthony Santander, George Kirby, Mike Trout, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for May 18. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Bryce Miller, Anthony Santander, George Kirby, Mike Trout, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but […]


Fantasy Baseball Week 7 Injury Report - Updates on Spencer Strider, Oneil Cruz, Mike Trout, Brandon Woodruff, Hunter Greene, Yordan Alvarez, more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for May 4. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Brandon Woodruff, Logan Gilbert, Jordan Westburg, Spencer Strider, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but […]


Jazz Chisholm - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, DFS and Betting Picks

Fantasy Baseball Week 6 Injury Report - Updates on Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Ramirez, George Kirby, Yordan Alvarez, Corbin Burnes, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for May 4. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Ramirez, George Kirby, Yordan Alvarez, Corbin Burnes, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of […]


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Ruled Out Thursday
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Ruled Out Thursday vs. Cavaliers
Khalil Shakir

Dealing With Multiple Injuries
C.J. Stroud

Missing From Practice Again on Thursday
Brandon Aiyuk

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Chris Godwin

Gets in Another Practice Session
Garrett Wilson

Injured Reserve a Possibility for Garrett Wilson
Matt Savoie

Collects Two Assists Wednesday
Artemi Panarin

Delivers Four Assists in Wednesday's Victory
Simon Nemec

Becomes Hat-Trick Hero Wednesday
Zack MacEwen

Exits Early Wednesday
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Exits With Injury Wednesday
Brandon Hagel

Injured in Wednesday's Loss
Kevin Love

Available Thursday
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Iffy for Meeting With Cavaliers
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Questionable for Thursday
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Cleared for Contact
LeBron James

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Leaves Game with Ankle Injury
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Leaves The Garden in Walking Boot
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Felix Bautista Could Return in Second Half in 2026
Kodai Senga

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Jonathan Kuminga

Won't Return on Wednesday Evening
Paolo Banchero

Ruled Out for Remainder of Wednesday's Game
Yordan Alvarez

Expected to be Ready for Spring Training
Byron Buxton

Could Waive his No-Trade Clause
Paul Skenes

the Unanimous NL Cy Young Winner
Tarik Skubal

Wins AL Cy Young for Second Straight Year
Bilal Coulibaly

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Jonathan Kuminga

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Dereck Lively II

Downgraded to Unavailable on Wednesday
Ja Morant

Unavailable Wednesday
Sam LaPorta

Misses Practice With Back Injury Wednesday
Isaiah Stewart

Sidelined Again on Wednesday
J.K. Dobbins

Not Practicing, IR Move Undecided
Zach Hyman

Nearing Season Debut
Davante Adams

Out Wednesday, Expected to Play in Week 11
Colten Ellis

to Make Second Career Start Wednesday
Adam Erne

to Miss "a Few Weeks"
Tyson Foerster

on Track to Return Wednesday
Kayshon Boutte

Ruled Out for Thursday Night
Andre Burakovsky

a Game-Time Call Wednesday
Frank Nazar

Out on Wednesday
Rhamondre Stevenson

Ruled Out For Thursday
Brock Purdy

Working Toward Starting Sunday
C.J. Stroud

Not at Practice, Set for Another Missed Game?
J.J. McCarthy

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"Should be Good to Go" on Sunday
Rico Dowdle

Held Out on Wednesday, Should Fantasy Managers be Worried?
Lamar Jackson

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Still No Update on Jermod McCoy's Return Timeline
Sami Valimaki

Riding Momentum Into Bermuda
Matthieu Pavon

Struggling Through a Rough Season
Taylor Montgomery

Hopes to Get Back on Track at Port Royal
Ben Martin

a Risky Play at Bermuda Championship
Mark Hubbard

Primed for a Bounce-Back Week in Bermuda
Boone Jenner

Exits Win With Upper-Body Injury
Lee Hodges

Searching for a Spark in Bermuda
Frederik Andersen

Pulled by Concussion Spotter
Valeri Nichushkin

Sustains Lower-Body Injury in Win
Thatcher Demko

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Thomas Chabot

Injured Versus Stars
Anthony Stolarz

Exits Early Tuesday
Auston Matthews

Hurt in Tuesday's Loss
Stephen Vogt

Wins Back-to-Back AL Manager of the Year Honors
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Pat Murphy Named NL Manager of the Year Again
Patrick Fishburn

Looking to Bounce Back in Bermuda
Eric Cole

Carrying Momentum into Bermuda
Tommy Edman

to Have Ankle Surgery Next Week
Ketel Marte

Diamondbacks Unlikely to Trade Ketel Marte
Roman Anthony

to Have a Normal Offseason
Jarren Duran

Red Sox Think Jarren Duran Needs a Fresh Start
MacKenzie Gore

Nationals Expected to Trade MacKenzie Gore?
Sahith Theegala

Finishes Tied for 27th at Bank of Utah Championship
Sam Stevens

Finishes Tied for 36th at Baycurrent Classic
Patrick Rodgers

Finishes Tied For Sixth at World Wide Technology Championship
Luke List

Finishes 75th at World Wide Technology Championship
Ben Kohles

Finishes Tied for 63rd at World Wide Technology Championship
PGA

Nico Echavarria Finishes Tied for 14th at World Wide Technology Championship
Luke Clanton

Finishes Tied for 46th at World Wide Technology Championship
Blades Brown

Finishes Tied for 18th at Korn Ferry Tour Championship
Victor Hedman

Iffy for Wednesday
Ryan McDonagh

to Sit Out "a Few Games"
Tarik Skubal

Tigers Unlikely to Trade Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez

Cubs Could Land Framber Valdez in Free Agency
Sandy Alcantara

Marlins Ready to Trade Sandy Alcantara
Ketel Marte

Diamondbacks Motivated to Move Ketel Marte
Hunter Greene

Reds to Listen to Offers on Hunter Greene
Paul Skenes

Pirates Won't Trade Paul Skenes
Pete Alonso

Mets Expected to Let Pete Alonso Walk in Free Agency
Kyle Tucker

to Sign With Yankees, Blue Jays, or Dodgers
CFB

Nic Anderson Could Return for LSU this Season
Randy Brown

Suffers Second-Round TKO Loss
Gabriel Bonfim

Extends His Win Streak
Joseph Morales

Gets First-Round Submission Win
Matt Schnell

Suffers First-Round Submission Loss
Muslim Salikhov

Suffers First-Round TKO Loss
Uros Medic

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Loses Back-to-Back Fights
Chris Padilla

Remains Unbeaten In The UFC
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