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Phillies OF Max Kepler sidelined by a left triceps strain
CHICAGO (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler was scratched from Wednesday’s series finale against the Chicago White Sox because of a left triceps strain. Kepler was slated to start in left. He was replaced by Johan Rojas, who was in center field while Brandon Marsh moved from center to left. The game started after a rain delay of 3 hours, 35 minutes. Kepler, 32, is batting .203 with 11 homers and 33 RBIs in 94 games in his first season with Philadelphia.
Nick Castellanos returns to Phillies lineup after benching and makes game-sealing catch vs Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Nick Castellanos returned to the Philadelphia Phillies lineup and in their the Miami Marlins on Wednesday — a day after being benched for “an inappropriate comment” the outfielder made when he was pulled for a defensive replacement on Monday. Castellanos doubled and singled Wednesday before catching Nick Fortes’ flyball at the right-field wall in the ninth to end the game. Castellanos immediately lifted his shirt in celebration after the play.
Nick Castellanos returns to Phillies lineup after benching for ‘inappropriate comment’
MIAMI (AP) — Nick Castellanos returned the the Philadelphia Phillies lineup for their game against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday after being benched the day before for “an inappropriate comment” the outfielder made when he was pulled for a defensive replacement on Monday. “It’s gone. It’s gone. We’re good,” manager Rob Thomson said Wednesday of the benching, which ended Castellanos’ streak of 236 consecutive starts.
Nick Castellanos benched for ‘inappropriate comment’ after being pulled for defensive replacement
About 1 minute reading time. MIAMI (AP) — Nick Castellanos was benched by Phillies manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday for “an inappropriate comment” the outfielder made after he was pulled for a defensive replacement a day earlier, ending Castellanos’ streak of 236 consecutive starts. “One thing about Nick, one of the many things about Nick is that he is very emotional,” Thomson said before Tuesday night’s game at Miami. “He loves to play. He loves to play every inning of every game.
Twins missing Royce Lewis’ offense Original
Royce Lewis last season rallied from a second reconstructive surgery on his right knee to help carry the Twins’ offense as they nailed down an American League Central Division title. After returning in late May, he drove in 37 runs in 32 games in August and September. Then, after recovering from a hamstring injury, he hit four homers in six playoff games as the Twins snapped an 18-game postseason losing skid. So he has overcome bigger challenges than a hitting slump.
Twins missing Royce Lewis’ offense
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Kepler's Shutdown, Buxton Delayed
The Minnesota Twins have hit a rough patch, losing 11 of their last 17 games after reaching their season peak of 70 wins. Key pitchers have faltered, leading to major collapses and a drop in their playoff odds, despite a slight increase in wild card chances due to poor performance from competing teams.
Minnesota Twins fans deserve more from the organization – SKOR North
Should Minnesota Twins fans be alarmed by their play lately; Trevor addresses the decision made by Rocco and the staff lately; State of the rest of the playoff teams in MLB; Why are the Twins so afraid to trade prospects and do the fans not feel heard enough from the organization on a Trevor Plouffe Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Vikings roster cuts: Kene Nwangwu, Andre Carter and more – SKOR North
Minnesota Vikings roster cuts are trickling in on cutdown day with Kene Nwangwu being the biggest surprise; Will the Vikings find another veteran running back; Who returns punts and kicks; Other cuts include Jaquelin Roy, Andre Carter II, James Lynch, Bobby McCain and more; Plus multiple players being placed on the PUP and injured list; Tristhon Jackson is your Mr. Mankato award winner; More Tua vs. Brian Flores comments and more on Purple Daily. Learn more about your ad choices.
Minnesota Vikings roster scoops on cutdown day – SKOR North
Minnesota Vikings scoops on roster cut down. Why is TJ Hockenson going on the PUP list; Gabriel Murphy going on short-term IR; Punting on the 2022 draft class; UDFA class showing up and other Vikings news; Plus Twins scoops and more with Doogie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Twins clubhouse notes: Matt Wallner, Max Kepler, Byron Buxton and more – SKOR North
Minnesota Twins clubhouse notes on Matt Wallner getting at bats against lefties; Plus other injury updates on Max Kepler, Byron Buxton, Brooks Lee and more on SKOR North Extra Innings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5-year Marliniversary: Ramírez's walk-off homer in 12th caps comeback win over Twins
Victories weren't a common theme for the Miami Marlins in 2019. But after winning five of their last eight games to close July, the club started August in thrilling fashion. On this day five years ago, the Marlins pulled off one of their most exhilarating wins of the season. After rallying from three runs down in the ninth to force extra innings, Harold Ramírez's walk-off home run in the 12th propelled Miami to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. As the contest at Marlins Park on Aug.
Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers
MIN Stat Type DET 4.80 Runs Scored 4.70 7.50 Hits 7.70 3.70 Walks 2.40 8.30 Strikeouts 10.40 6-3-1 O/U 6-3-1 MIN Stat Type DET 6.33 Runs Scored 5.00 9.67 Hits 7.67 4.67 Walks 0.67 6.00 Strikeouts 9.33 3-0 O/U 3-0 Jul 4/24 (1 of 10) MIN Stat Type DET Home Away 12 Runs Scored 3 14 Hits 7 6 Walks 0 5 Strikeouts 11 8 o O/U 8 u Starting Pitcher MINDET Bailey Ober (R) Kenta Maeda (R) Jul 3/24 (2 of 10) MIN Stat Type DET Home Away 2 Runs Scored 9 8 Hits 11 3 Walks 0 5 Strikeouts 10 9 o O/U 9 u...
Twins unveil Prince-inspired home run celebration complete with purple vest, inflatable guitar
About 2 minutes reading time. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have a new home run celebration — and players and fans are going crazy over it. The Twins unveiled a Prince-inspired celebration for the long ball, complete with a purple vest and an inflatable purple guitar to pay tribute to the late Minnesota musician and his song “Lets Go Crazy.” The idea came from Twins starter Pablo Lopez, who has created a number of different ways to keep the long baseball season fresh.
Twins series preview: A divisional battle
The Twins were expected to be frontrunners in the Central Division, having finished first in three of the past five seasons. But on Memorial Day weekend, they are looking up in the standings at the Royals, with both teams trailing first-place Cleveland. Kansas City Royals (34-20) vs.
Twins send struggling Varland to Triple-A and bring Kepler back from the injured list
About 1 minute reading time. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins sent struggling starting pitcher Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday and reinstated right fielder Max Kepler from the 10-day injured list. Varland was 0-4 with a 9.18 ERA in four starts. He allowed four runs on three hits and four walks in 2 2/3 innings on Sunday in a 6-1 loss to Detroit.
Twins set Opening Day roster, officially put 6 on IL
Baseball season is officially here, and the Minnesota Twins’ Opening Day roster is set. Minnesota opens the season Thursday afternoon in Kansas City, ready to pursue another AL Central title. Ahead of Thursday’s game, the defending division champions formally announced some moves to set the roster, which is already dealing with a slew of injuries.
Surprises, injuries and expected roles
Two weeks ago, 25 of 26 spots on the Minnesota Twins' season-opening roster seemed set, with just a single bullpen job truly up for grabs. But injuries have a way of changing plans, and at the tail end of camp the Twins lost closer Jhoan Duran, setup arms Caleb Thielbar, Justin Topa and Josh Staumont and starter Anthony DeSclafani to the injured list, shaking up the pitching staff.
Los Mellizos rompen el campamento y se dirigen a Kansas City con un lugar restante en la lista del Día Inaugural
FORT MYERS, Florida. – Los Mellizos no finalizaron su roster de 26 hombres para el Día Inaugural cuando partieron hacia Kansas City el martes, pero parece decidido después de que eliminaron a siete invitados fuera del roster del campamento de Grandes Ligas. Les quedan 13 jugadores de posición saludables y 14 lanzadores después de asignar lanzadores.
2024 Minnesota Twins Opening Day Roster Projections: Injury Impacts
3 minutes ago, jmlease1 said: There's only two LHP in the bullpen with this projection: Okert and Funderburk. The rest are all RHP. Team looks pretty good to me: while the injury to Duran is a real bummer (he's just not replaceable, even if we still have some good depth in the bullpen) and I was hoping we wouldn't have to dip into our starting pitching depth before opening day, otherwise things are looking pretty solid.
2024 Minnesota Twins Opening Day Roster Projections: Finally Final
Minnesota has been in the market for a specific player type throughout the offseason. Last season, the Twins traded for Michael A. Taylor to provide insurance behind Byron Buxton in center field. Taylor’s role became critical when Buxton was relegated to the designated hitter role. The Twins believe Buxton will return to center field in 2024, but it’s critical to have depth behind him with his injury history.
Projecting the 2024 Minnesota Twins Opening Day Roster: Version 2.0
It was a slow-moving early offseason for the Twins, before a flurry of moves in recent weeks. The Jorge Polanco trade has the most significant impact on the 2024 roster, but the club has also added a veteran hitter and bullpen pieces. Minnesota is still looking to add another outfield bat, so other changes could still be coming for the team’s Opening Day roster. Here are the names to watch as spring training begins.
Projecting the Twins 2024 Opening Day Roster: Version 1.0
Every front office must take stock of their roster entering the offseason, to identify holes and decide on a team’s most pressing needs. The Twins saw an influx of young talent during the 2023 season, which helps in making long-term roster decisions. In previous years, Derek Falvey and Thad Levine have been very patient when making offseason moves, so there will be some fluidity with the names listed below in the coming months.
Keaontay Ingram (RB, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Emari Demercado (toe) has already been ruled out for Week 9, and James Conner (knee) remains on Injured Reserve. That said, Keaontay Ingram should be in line for a significant role against the Cleveland Browns. Although Cleveland has allowed the 10th-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs this season, any running back who is elevated to a starting role immediately enters the fantasy radar.
Fantasy Football Sleepers and Value Plays for Week 9 (2023)
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PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 9 (Sunday Night Slate)
Hello everybody, and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 9 - Sunday Night Slate! The 2023 NFL season is finally underway, and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great DFS plays we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some of the best and easiest-to-win NFL DFS games in the industry. There are no large-field tournaments filled with sharks where you have to get lucky just to place.
Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 9: Chuba Hubbard, Nico Collins, Zack Moss
The calendar has flipped to November, which means regular season crunch time has arrived. For a majority of leagues, the fantasy playoffs begin in mid-December. Each managerial decision made from here on out can make or break playoff chances. No pressure. The RotoBaller staff is here to help break down why certain players are worth starting or sitting. Chuba Hubbard, Nico Collins, and Zack Moss are under the microscope in this article.
NASCAR Cup Series Championship DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel NASCAR Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks
What Appears In This Article? hide The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Phoenix on Sunday to close out the 2023 Cup Series season. Four drivers remain alive in the race for the championship. Whoever finishes highest out of Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, and William Byron will be named the Cup Series champion. Earlier this season, Byron drove to victory lane here, leading 64 laps. Blaney was second, Larson was fourth after leading 201 laps, and Bell was sixth.
Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy F1 Lineup Picks
What Appears In This Article? hide Formula 1 is in Brazil for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Just three races remain in this F1 season and while Max Verstappen has wrapped up the title, there's still second place to race for, as well as plenty of intrigue as teams look to build toward next season. Last year, Mercedes put on a show here, with George Russell leading 66 laps to win the race while Lewis Hamilton finished second.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race: DraftKings DFS Preview (11/4/23)
The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Phoenix on Saturday to decide the championship. Four drivers enter this race with a shot to take home the title: Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier, John Hunter Nemechek, and Cole Custer. The math is easy here. Barring a disqualification, the highest-finishing driver out of those four is the champion. Will we get a clean race, or a wreck fest like we saw last night during the Truck Series race, when Ben Rhodes survived to win the title?
Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 9 Lineups
Welcome to Week 9 of the fantasy football season! As the NFL season rolls on, the stakes are getting higher, and making the right start and sit decisions for your fantasy team becomes increasingly crucial. Whether you're vying for a playoff spot, looking to maintain your position at the top of the standings, or just hoping to salvage your season, we've got you covered with the latest insights and analysis to help you set the perfect lineup.
Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 9 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Devin Singletary, Zach Charbonnet, Justin Herbert
Welcome back RotoBallers to my Week 9 Lineup Spotlights - Key Starters and Tough Calls for fantasy football. Every week, I zoom in on some of my favored players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These choices are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass.
The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 2
What Appears In This Article? hide What's up, Rotoballers! Here we are, already in the second week of the NBA season and the brand new in-season tournament kicked off with new courts, city edition jerseys, and confusing details for all of those wanting to understand what's going on. This is the time when having a friend who enjoys soccer could help everyone out.
Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 9: Adam Thielen, Michael Pittman Jr., Terry McLaurin, Tank Dell, Demario Douglas
Week 9 in the NFL is here. With daylight savings ending this weekend for the majority of North America, itâs only fitting to see several receiving veterans turn back the clock in recent weeks. Adam Thielen and Keenan Allen have each enjoyed three top-5 weeks at the position so far and both sit in the top 10 on the season. DeAndre Hopkins finished as the WR2 last week with rookie QB Will Levis under center for the Titans.
Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 9: D'Onta Foreman, Chris Olave, Chris Godwin
The fantasy playoffs are looming over managers like a mother making sure her kids are finishing their vegetables. For a majority of fantasy football leagues, just six weeks remain in the regular season. Each managerial decision made from here on out can make or break playoff chances. No pressure. The RotoBaller staff is here to help break down why certain players are worth starting or sitting. D'Onta Foreman, Chris Olave, and Chris Godwin are under the microscope in this article.
Power Ranking Big 10 Teams: 2023-24 College Basketball Season Preview
What Appears In This Article? hide Leaves falling from the trees and a cool autumn breeze in the air can only mean one thing: college basketball is right around the corner. With perfect Big 10 weather in the Midwest, what better time to power rank all Big 10 basketball teams heading into the 2023-24 season?
Sleeper.com NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Week 9 Late Slate
Welcome to our Sleeper NFL DFS prop picks for Week 9 Sunday Late Slate. Last week’s picks for this slate finished 3-3, bringing our season record to 17-13. Let's keep it rolling this week. Sleeper offers some of the best and easiest-to-win NFL DFS games in the industry. Sleeper DFS works just like regular player prop betting - there are no large-field tournaments to get lost in. You're not playing against other people; you're just playing against the projections.
Week 9 Fantasy Football Injury Reports for TEs: Darren Waller, Taysom Hill, David Njoku, Luke Musgrave, more
What Appears In This Article? hide There are a few key tight ends in the injury headlines this week -- along with a couple of mid-level streamers. Overall, the position is in good shape at this point in the season. These are the latest injury updates as of Saturday, November 4, 2023, for tight ends Darren Waller, Taysom Hill, David Njoku, Luke Musgrave, and more. As always, things can change in a hurry, so make sure to stay up to date.
Week 9 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: Derek Carr, Deshaun Watson, Taylor Heinicke, Baker Mayfield, Jaren Hall
Corey Kispert10 hours ago Avoids Serious Injury Barclay Goodrow13 hours ago To Miss Saturday's Game For Personal Reasons Igor Shesterkin13 hours ago Won't Be Available On Saturday Adam Fox13 hours ago Lands On Long-Term Injured Reserve Kaapo Kahkonen13 hours ago Misses Friday's Practice Alex Tuch13 hours ago Good To Go Friday Tyler Tucker13 hours ago Comes Out Of Blues Lineup Again Nicolas Dalby14 hours ago Looking To Extend Win Streak Gabriel Bonfim14 hours ago Set For Third UFC Appearance...
Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 9 Updates for Raheem Mostert, Gus Edwards, Dameon Pierce, Emari Demercado
What Appears In This Article? hide Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 9, as of November 4. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 9, including Raheem Mostert, Gus Edwards, Dameon Pierce, and Emari Demercado. As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and lineup change matters. These are critical running back injuries to keep track of throughout the week.
Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 9 Updates For Drake London, Puka Nacua, and More
What Appears In This Article? hide Welcome to Week 9 of the fantasy football season and the Saturday edition of our WR injury reports! Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for wide receivers in Week 8, as of November 4. The injury statuses for various NFL wide receivers are up in the air for Week 9, including Drake London, Puka Nacua, Josh Downs, Joshua Palmer, and Michael Wilson.
Week 9 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Aaron Jones, Zack Moss, Gus Edwards, Nico Collins, Zay Flowers, Taysom Hill, more
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Free College Football Betting Picks - Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Week 10 (November 4, 2023)
We have a monster Saturday with 53 games on tap this week. It's Bama-LSU week. It might the last (ever?) installment of Bedlam. Oh...and we have Washington/USC. With everything else going on, will that even be a factor? Hell yes! I will pick every college football bowl game. Not a top-five. Not a top-10. All of them. Big deal, right? Lots of people make picks. Well, I do them all against the spread. I take the odds of each game and average them out at all the Vegas casinos and round to the nearest half.
Early DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (11/4/23)
What Appears In This Article? hide The last great college football season rolls into Week 10 this week. How is it November already? We have our normal dozen games on tap on the main slate. The nooners feature Notre Dame heading to Death Valley to take on Clemson, a place that the Irish haven't won since 1977. K-State heads down to Austin to take on a Quinn Ewers-less Texas team. A&M heads to Oxford to take on Ole Miss. Arkansas heads down to Florida for some Gator hunting.
Is Michael Wilson Injured or Playing In Week 9? Should I Start Rondale Moore For Fantasy Football?
Barclay Goodrow59 mins ago To Miss Saturday's Game For Personal Reasons Igor Shesterkin1 hour ago Won't Be Available On Saturday Adam Fox1 hour ago Lands On Long-Term Injured Reserve Kaapo Kahkonen1 hour ago Misses Friday's Practice Alex Tuch2 hours ago Good To Go Friday Tyler Tucker2 hours ago Comes Out Of Blues Lineup Again Nicolas Dalby3 hours ago Looking To Extend Win Streak Gabriel Bonfim3 hours ago Set For Third UFC Appearance Don'Tale Mayes3 hours ago Set To Face Rodrigo Nascimento...
Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 9 (Friday Updates): Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson, Drake London, Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce, Puka Nacua, Daniel Jones, more
What Appears In This Article? hide The first two months of the NFL season are in the books, and it's time for the Week 9 slate. As always, there are plenty of key injuries to monitor ahead of Sunday's kickoff. Our injury updates and reports for Week 9 as of Friday, November 3, 2023, will give you the latest updates on key guys. As always, some players have more "real" risk of missing Week 9 than others, but things change quickly, so it's important to stay up to date.
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