Dave Funnell
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An update on Evan Carter - where he was and where he's at right now:
- per Kennedi Landry
- per Kennedi Landry
January 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
An update on Evan Carter - where he was and where he's at right now:
- per Kennedi Landry
- per Kennedi Landry
The Fantrax MLB Injury Report is ready for today. Inside, see the latest news on:
Spencer Strider
Shohei Ohtani
Liam Hendriks
Josh Jung
Brandon Woodruff
Plus, what is Xaiver Edwards up to this offseason?
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Spencer Strider
Shohei Ohtani
Liam Hendriks
Josh Jung
Brandon Woodruff
Plus, what is Xaiver Edwards up to this offseason?
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MLB Injury Report - Surprise Surprise!
Dave Funnell breaks down the latest injury news from around MLB and gets you ready for 2025 fantasy baseball.
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January 15, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The Fantrax MLB Injury Report is ready for today. Inside, see the latest news on:
Spencer Strider
Shohei Ohtani
Liam Hendriks
Josh Jung
Brandon Woodruff
Plus, what is Xaiver Edwards up to this offseason?
fantraxhq.com/mlb-injury-r...
Spencer Strider
Shohei Ohtani
Liam Hendriks
Josh Jung
Brandon Woodruff
Plus, what is Xaiver Edwards up to this offseason?
fantraxhq.com/mlb-injury-r...
SP with 2X TJS and IP their first full year back:
Paddack: 88.1
Ragans: 80.2 ('19 MiLB)
Rasmussen: 28.2 (RP)
Ryu: 52.0
Taillon: 144.0
Ross: 74.0 (SP > RP)
Soriano: 42.0
Medlen: 58.1 (RP > SP)
Clevinger: 114.1
Eovaldi: 111.0
Chatwood: 158.0
Buehler: 75.1
Am I missing any?
Paddack: 88.1
Ragans: 80.2 ('19 MiLB)
Rasmussen: 28.2 (RP)
Ryu: 52.0
Taillon: 144.0
Ross: 74.0 (SP > RP)
Soriano: 42.0
Medlen: 58.1 (RP > SP)
Clevinger: 114.1
Eovaldi: 111.0
Chatwood: 158.0
Buehler: 75.1
Am I missing any?
January 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
SP with 2X TJS and IP their first full year back:
Paddack: 88.1
Ragans: 80.2 ('19 MiLB)
Rasmussen: 28.2 (RP)
Ryu: 52.0
Taillon: 144.0
Ross: 74.0 (SP > RP)
Soriano: 42.0
Medlen: 58.1 (RP > SP)
Clevinger: 114.1
Eovaldi: 111.0
Chatwood: 158.0
Buehler: 75.1
Am I missing any?
Paddack: 88.1
Ragans: 80.2 ('19 MiLB)
Rasmussen: 28.2 (RP)
Ryu: 52.0
Taillon: 144.0
Ross: 74.0 (SP > RP)
Soriano: 42.0
Medlen: 58.1 (RP > SP)
Clevinger: 114.1
Eovaldi: 111.0
Chatwood: 158.0
Buehler: 75.1
Am I missing any?
Some views on returning Rays pitchers from Adam Berry:
January 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Some views on returning Rays pitchers from Adam Berry:
Name a player who had a down season in 2024 that you're fully in on in 2025. Here's mine, and this article summarizes the reasons why perfectly.
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4 reasons why David Bednar could rebound with Pirates in 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar could rebound with the 2025 team for these four reasons.
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January 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Name a player who had a down season in 2024 that you're fully in on in 2025. Here's mine, and this article summarizes the reasons why perfectly.
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If the Blue Jays can't avoid arbitration with Vladdy, that might be the tipping point for a massive downhill slide for a franchise that once had so much promise.
It also makes it hard to believe they were really in on these free-agent misses.
It's a big day for Toronto.
It also makes it hard to believe they were really in on these free-agent misses.
It's a big day for Toronto.
January 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
If the Blue Jays can't avoid arbitration with Vladdy, that might be the tipping point for a massive downhill slide for a franchise that once had so much promise.
It also makes it hard to believe they were really in on these free-agent misses.
It's a big day for Toronto.
It also makes it hard to believe they were really in on these free-agent misses.
It's a big day for Toronto.
Bichette
Why I'm in:
- usually solid except in 2024
- was running last year
- was playing through injury
- BA help
Why I'm worried:
- injuries to the same leg (knee, quad, calf)
- never pulls the ball
- avg power with possible speed
- how is he fixing leg?
ADP - 144, 14th SS
Why I'm in:
- usually solid except in 2024
- was running last year
- was playing through injury
- BA help
Why I'm worried:
- injuries to the same leg (knee, quad, calf)
- never pulls the ball
- avg power with possible speed
- how is he fixing leg?
ADP - 144, 14th SS
January 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Bichette
Why I'm in:
- usually solid except in 2024
- was running last year
- was playing through injury
- BA help
Why I'm worried:
- injuries to the same leg (knee, quad, calf)
- never pulls the ball
- avg power with possible speed
- how is he fixing leg?
ADP - 144, 14th SS
Why I'm in:
- usually solid except in 2024
- was running last year
- was playing through injury
- BA help
Why I'm worried:
- injuries to the same leg (knee, quad, calf)
- never pulls the ball
- avg power with possible speed
- how is he fixing leg?
ADP - 144, 14th SS
Using ADP, what's the latest closer you'd feel most comfortable with drafting as your RP1?
January 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Using ADP, what's the latest closer you'd feel most comfortable with drafting as your RP1?
Since his disastrous 2022 season, Jose Berrios:
- 64 GS
- 382.0 IP
- 3.63 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 2.5 BB/9
- 11 starts with 5+ ER allowed
- 10 starts with 0 ER allowed
All pretty much around his career totals.
- 64 GS
- 382.0 IP
- 3.63 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 2.5 BB/9
- 11 starts with 5+ ER allowed
- 10 starts with 0 ER allowed
All pretty much around his career totals.
December 30, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Since his disastrous 2022 season, Jose Berrios:
- 64 GS
- 382.0 IP
- 3.63 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 2.5 BB/9
- 11 starts with 5+ ER allowed
- 10 starts with 0 ER allowed
All pretty much around his career totals.
- 64 GS
- 382.0 IP
- 3.63 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 7.9 K/9, 2.5 BB/9
- 11 starts with 5+ ER allowed
- 10 starts with 0 ER allowed
All pretty much around his career totals.
Mitch Keller 2023-2024:
1st half: 3.39 ERA
2nd half: 5.62 ERA
ADP - 280
1st half: 3.39 ERA
2nd half: 5.62 ERA
ADP - 280
December 30, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Mitch Keller 2023-2024:
1st half: 3.39 ERA
2nd half: 5.62 ERA
ADP - 280
1st half: 3.39 ERA
2nd half: 5.62 ERA
ADP - 280
Shohei Ohtani stats as a hitter on the days where he was pitching as well:
2022
26/101 - .257, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 12 BB, 20 K, 2 SB
2023
31/83 - .373, 7 HR, 15 RBI, 18 BB, 16 K, 1 SB
Combined
57/184 - .310, 9 HR, 30 RBI, 30 BB, 36 K, 3 SB
2022
26/101 - .257, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 12 BB, 20 K, 2 SB
2023
31/83 - .373, 7 HR, 15 RBI, 18 BB, 16 K, 1 SB
Combined
57/184 - .310, 9 HR, 30 RBI, 30 BB, 36 K, 3 SB
December 30, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Shohei Ohtani stats as a hitter on the days where he was pitching as well:
2022
26/101 - .257, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 12 BB, 20 K, 2 SB
2023
31/83 - .373, 7 HR, 15 RBI, 18 BB, 16 K, 1 SB
Combined
57/184 - .310, 9 HR, 30 RBI, 30 BB, 36 K, 3 SB
2022
26/101 - .257, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 12 BB, 20 K, 2 SB
2023
31/83 - .373, 7 HR, 15 RBI, 18 BB, 16 K, 1 SB
Combined
57/184 - .310, 9 HR, 30 RBI, 30 BB, 36 K, 3 SB
Luis Robert (27) in five seasons:
467 GP
708 team GP
66% GP
Most GP in a season: 148
Seasons with 500+ PA: 1
Seasons with 20+ HR: 1
Seasons with 20+ SB: 2
Seasons with > lg avg BA: 3
Seasons with <= lg avg k%: 2
Seasons with <= lg avg bb%: 1
Trips to IL: five (7 with COVID)
467 GP
708 team GP
66% GP
Most GP in a season: 148
Seasons with 500+ PA: 1
Seasons with 20+ HR: 1
Seasons with 20+ SB: 2
Seasons with > lg avg BA: 3
Seasons with <= lg avg k%: 2
Seasons with <= lg avg bb%: 1
Trips to IL: five (7 with COVID)
December 30, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Luis Robert (27) in five seasons:
467 GP
708 team GP
66% GP
Most GP in a season: 148
Seasons with 500+ PA: 1
Seasons with 20+ HR: 1
Seasons with 20+ SB: 2
Seasons with > lg avg BA: 3
Seasons with <= lg avg k%: 2
Seasons with <= lg avg bb%: 1
Trips to IL: five (7 with COVID)
467 GP
708 team GP
66% GP
Most GP in a season: 148
Seasons with 500+ PA: 1
Seasons with 20+ HR: 1
Seasons with 20+ SB: 2
Seasons with > lg avg BA: 3
Seasons with <= lg avg k%: 2
Seasons with <= lg avg bb%: 1
Trips to IL: five (7 with COVID)
Who will have an "Out of Nowhere" healthy season where they can surprisingly stay healthy?
Jazz Chisholm Jr. - 147 GP in 2024
Luis Robert Jr. - 145 GP in 2023
Mike Trout - 119 GP in 2022
Tyler O'Neill - 138 GP in 2021
And what label can I give this? The Cowboy Bob Orton?
Jazz Chisholm Jr. - 147 GP in 2024
Luis Robert Jr. - 145 GP in 2023
Mike Trout - 119 GP in 2022
Tyler O'Neill - 138 GP in 2021
And what label can I give this? The Cowboy Bob Orton?
December 30, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Who will have an "Out of Nowhere" healthy season where they can surprisingly stay healthy?
Jazz Chisholm Jr. - 147 GP in 2024
Luis Robert Jr. - 145 GP in 2023
Mike Trout - 119 GP in 2022
Tyler O'Neill - 138 GP in 2021
And what label can I give this? The Cowboy Bob Orton?
Jazz Chisholm Jr. - 147 GP in 2024
Luis Robert Jr. - 145 GP in 2023
Mike Trout - 119 GP in 2022
Tyler O'Neill - 138 GP in 2021
And what label can I give this? The Cowboy Bob Orton?
Question for all:
When a player gets injured, what do you want/need to see happen for you to regain trust in his status and future health?
Be as general or as specific as you would like to be with regard to position, injury-type, timeframe, player and team etc.
When a player gets injured, what do you want/need to see happen for you to regain trust in his status and future health?
Be as general or as specific as you would like to be with regard to position, injury-type, timeframe, player and team etc.
a man says " the floor is yours " while looking down at something
ALT: a man says " the floor is yours " while looking down at something
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December 17, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Question for all:
When a player gets injured, what do you want/need to see happen for you to regain trust in his status and future health?
Be as general or as specific as you would like to be with regard to position, injury-type, timeframe, player and team etc.
When a player gets injured, what do you want/need to see happen for you to regain trust in his status and future health?
Be as general or as specific as you would like to be with regard to position, injury-type, timeframe, player and team etc.
If the Cubs trade for or sign a frontline starter, do you think they have enough talent to win the World Series?
December 16, 2024 at 12:43 PM
If the Cubs trade for or sign a frontline starter, do you think they have enough talent to win the World Series?
After yesterday's two trades, which player(s) get a fantasy boost for 2025?
December 14, 2024 at 1:29 PM
After yesterday's two trades, which player(s) get a fantasy boost for 2025?
After yesterday's two trades, which player(s) take a fantasy hit for 2025?
December 14, 2024 at 1:28 PM
After yesterday's two trades, which player(s) take a fantasy hit for 2025?
Number of days lost on the Injured List, sorted by position in 2024.
- per spotrac.com/mlb/injured/...
* "other" is classified as "pitchers" on the site
- per spotrac.com/mlb/injured/...
* "other" is classified as "pitchers" on the site
December 7, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Number of days lost on the Injured List, sorted by position in 2024.
- per spotrac.com/mlb/injured/...
* "other" is classified as "pitchers" on the site
- per spotrac.com/mlb/injured/...
* "other" is classified as "pitchers" on the site
Number of players lost to the Injured List, sorted by position in 2024.
- per spotrac.com/mlb/injured/...
* classified as "pitchers" on chart
- per spotrac.com/mlb/injured/...
* classified as "pitchers" on chart
December 7, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Number of players lost to the Injured List, sorted by position in 2024.
- per spotrac.com/mlb/injured/...
* classified as "pitchers" on chart
- per spotrac.com/mlb/injured/...
* classified as "pitchers" on chart
Here are the first 15 picks in DC's since November 1. Are there any surprises or omissions? Or is this how you think it should look?
December 6, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Here are the first 15 picks in DC's since November 1. Are there any surprises or omissions? Or is this how you think it should look?
There are many injury questions heading into next season. We don't know the status of:
Acuna
Strider
Ohtani
Glasnow
Trout
Yelich
Devers
Glasnow
And those are just a few. It's early in December, and a lot can change once players report.
Be cautious and cognizant when drafting.
Acuna
Strider
Ohtani
Glasnow
Trout
Yelich
Devers
Glasnow
And those are just a few. It's early in December, and a lot can change once players report.
Be cautious and cognizant when drafting.
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media.tenor.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:40 PM
There are many injury questions heading into next season. We don't know the status of:
Acuna
Strider
Ohtani
Glasnow
Trout
Yelich
Devers
Glasnow
And those are just a few. It's early in December, and a lot can change once players report.
Be cautious and cognizant when drafting.
Acuna
Strider
Ohtani
Glasnow
Trout
Yelich
Devers
Glasnow
And those are just a few. It's early in December, and a lot can change once players report.
Be cautious and cognizant when drafting.
December 3, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Does the health of Liam Hendriks have anything to do with the signing of Aroldis Chapman?
December 3, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Does the health of Liam Hendriks have anything to do with the signing of Aroldis Chapman?
Name the latest-drafted pitcher you would feel comfortable having as your SP1 this season.
December 2, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Name the latest-drafted pitcher you would feel comfortable having as your SP1 this season.