Brandon Kamerman

I'm colorblind, I love turtles and I had tickets to the Cubs' 2003 World Series. I used to play "old-school fantasy sports" where my brother and I would put baseball cards up against each other. The victor was whoever won more categories on the back of the card. That was the gateway drug to my 20 years of fantasy obsession.

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    Preseason Prep - March 12, 2024

    Junior Caminero is one of the top prospects in baseball, but he will begin the 2024 season in the minor leagues. As reported last month, the Rays are opting to have Caminero begin at AAA-Durham, even after he got a taste of the big leagues in 2023.

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    Preseason Prep - March 6, 2024

    Anthony Rendon, 3B (LAA) Rendon gets his wish and doesn't have to play baseball right now! At least that's the indication from the Angels who are saying the veteran third baseman tweaked his groin on Sunday, which is why he isn't playing in games right now.

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    Preseason Prep - February 29, 2024

    Tarik Skubal, SP (DET) The hype is real, baby! Skubal flashed his triple-digit velocity, almost, during his first appearance this spring. The 27-year-old lefthander reportedly touched 100-mph during batting practice, which is a noticeable increase from his previous average in the mid-90's. On Wednesday he maxed out at 99.6-mph while holding the Pirates hitless for two innings.

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    Sluggers Reign on Friday Night - Sept. 23, 2023

    Aaron Judge, OF (NYY) All four of Judge's balls hit in play on Friday were driven with an exit velocity over 100 miles per hour, three of which were over 108-mph. Judge finished with 14 total bases, hitting three home...

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    Projecting Tigers Projects - Sept. 15, 2023

    Matt Vierling, OF (DET)Vierling hit a home run on Thursday, only his second since June 16, but he contributed to the Tigers eight-run outburst with two runs and four RBI's. He also recorded his first stolen base since July 4th....

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    Castillo Continues Strong Season - Sept. 8, 2023

    Luis Castillo, SP (SEA) Castillo rebounded nicely from a poor performance last week against the Mets. On Thursday the Mariners ace shut out the Rays in six innings, allowing four hits and striking out eight. His control was a little...

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    NL MVP Best Betts - August 17, 2023

    Mookie Betts, OF (LAD) Ronald Acuna is still very much the front-runner in the race for National League MVP, but with a month-and-a-half of the season remaining, there are still opportunities for several other players to wrestle the trophy away....

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    Tampa Bay's Highest Lowe - Aug. 12, 2023

    Josh Lowe, OF (TB) Who would argue with me if I said Josh Lowe was the best 'Lowe' on the Rays? The outfield version has outplayed Brandon, the infield version, but doesn't seem to have the same respect yet in...

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    Lorenzen's No-No - August 10, 2023

    Michael Lorenzen, SP (PHI) The Phillies have to be feeling pretty good about their midseason trade. Lorenzen outdid his Phillies debut where he threw eight two-run innings. In his second start with the Phils Lorenzen tossed a 124-pitch no-hitter, blanking...

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    Trials and Tribulations of Trea Turner - Aug. 5, 2023

    Trea Turner, SS (PHI) Turner made his second-straight appearance in the No. 8 spot in the Phillies lineup. After going 0-for-3 on Thursday, the $300-million shortstop, who currently has a 75 wRC+, was 1-for-4 with an RBI. Turner's struggles just...

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    Rodon's Not Right - July 20, 2023

    Carlos Rodon, SP (NYY) Rodon struggled mightily on Wednesday. He not only allowed five walks but also gave up a pair of home runs. His final line: 4.1 IP, 6 ER, 3 K. He fell to 0-3 and has now...

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    Lopez Dominates for First Shutout - July 6, 2023

    Pablo Lopez, SP (MIN) Lopez took advantage of a weakened Royals lineup to deliver the best start of his career. He polished off a 100-pitch complete game shutout, allowing only four hits and striking out a career-high 12 batters. It...

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    Joe's Show - June 23, 2023

    Joe Ryan, SP (MIN) Ryan threw 112 pitches in Minnesota's first complete game shutout since 2018. Coming off an outing where he gave up a season-high six runs to Detroit, Ryan was efficient and decisive, giving up only three hits...

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    ROTY on the Mend - June 15, 2023

    Michael Harris II, OF (ATL) It was a tale of two games on Wednesday as Harris was spectacular in the first game of a doubleheader, but he was silent in Game 2. After tallying three hits, including a home run...

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    Volatile Cease - June 10, 2023

    Dylan Cease, SP (CHW) Cease completed six innings for the first time in his past three starts, allowing one run (a solo home run by Joey Wendle) in six innings, striking out seven batters. Cease's slider has been a little...

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    Power Bichette - May 19, 2023

    Bo Bichette, SS (TOR) Bichette stood out in Toronto's otherwise lackluster offense Thursday. The superstar shortstop had three hits in his first three at-bats, including his ninth home run of the season. Bichette is on pace to post career highs...

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    Spencer Hitting His Stride - April 25, 2023

    Spencer Strider, SP (ATL) Strider delivered one of the best pitching performances of the season on Monday, actually taking a no-hitter into the 8th inning before Jean Segura broke it up with a single. He finished with eight scoreless innings...

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    Vaughn Hits a Homer. Hooray! - April 20, 2023

    Andrew Vaughn, 1B (CHW) Vaughn hit his first home run of the season on Wednesday, and it was his third hardest-hit ball of the game. He also posted a 109-mph knock and a 106.2-mph flyout that went 404 feet. Vaughn...

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    Speedy Witt - April 13, 2023

    Bobby Witt Jr., SS (KC) Witt appears to be heating up as his three hits on Wednesday give him six hits in the last three games, but fantasy owners are probably most excited about the three stolen bases he had...

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    LuBob's Renaissance - April 8, 2023

    Luis Robert Jr., OF (CWS) Robert had a pair of home runs as part of a three-hit, 5-RBI day on Friday. He has a five-game hitting streak with four home runs and nine RBI's during that stretch. Amazingly he hasn't...

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    Preseason Prep - March 22, 2023

    Cramping in his right calf led to Eloy Jimenez leaving Monday's spring training contest, but the injury does not appear serious as the White Sox slugger was seen jogging on Tuesday, and he is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday.

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    Preseason Prep - March 9, 2023

    Gerrit Cole looked like Gerrit Cole on Wednesday as the Yankees ace struck out seven batters in 3.1 scoreless innings.

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    Preseason Prep - March 4, 2023

    Baz is expected to start throwing in 3-4 weeks, nearly six months removed from Tommy John surgery.

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    Preseason Prep - March 1, 2023

    Tatis made his spring training debut on Tuesday. In fact, it was his first appearance in a game since the 2021 season.

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    Triston's Trick: Another Cleveland Ace - October 4, 2022

    Triston McKenzie, SP (CLE) McKenzie wrapped up his regular season with five one-run innings, including four strikeouts and no walks. He allowed four hits and finished the 2022 season with a 2.96 ERA (3.77 xFIP). He finishes with a LOB%...

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    Sometimes It Takes Time - September 23, 2022

    Josh Jung, 3B (TEX) Sometimes it takes time. Jung hit a home run in his major league debut. He recorded a hit in seven of his first eight games, but since Sept. 16, the 24-year-old slugger has two hits in...

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    He Burnes the Skid - September 9, 2022

    Corbin Burnes, SP (MIL) Burnes capped an uncharacteristic stretch of bad outings with his best performance of the season, holding the Giants to one run on three hits and no walks with 14 strikeouts in eight innings. He probably could...

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    deGrom is deBack, August 26, 2022

    Jacob deGrom, SP (NYM) Besides a Ryan McMahon home run, deGrom was absolutely dominant on Thursday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out nine batters in six innings. His fastball velocity was "down" to 98.5...

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    Player Notes: Trade Deadline Edition, August 3, 2022

    Tyler Mahle, SP (MIN) In my opinion, the Tyler Mahle move creates the biggest fantasy impact of the deadline. It's not that Mahle was the best player traded, but he should get the biggest boost among all players dealt. Why?...

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    Lopez's Velo Bump - July 27, 2022

    Pablo Lopez, SP (MIA) Lopez rebounded from a poor start against Texas last week to deliver one of his best performances of the season on Tuesday. The Marlins' righty struck out 11 batters without walking anyone in seven one-run innings....

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    Edwin's Reign - July 12, 2022

    Edwin Diaz, RP (NYM)Diaz struck out the side in the 9th to secure his 19th save. It was his ninth straight successful save opportunity and fourth straight perfect inning. The hard-throwing veteran hasn't allowed a run in his last 10...

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    The Power Will Come - June 28, 2022

    Alex Kirilloff, 1B (MIN) Kirilloff reached base in four of his five plate appearances. The only time he failed to reach base was a sacrifice fly. He finished with three hits in three at-bats and two runs scored. The young...

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    Yelich's Decline - June 21, 2022

    Christian Yelich, OF (MIL)Yelich was hitless for his third time in the last four games. He had a pair of strikeouts on Monday, dropping his slash line to .234/.318/.369. A .369 slugging percentage! Three years ago it was .671! Contact...

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    Sandy Rising - June 14, 2022

    Sandy Alcantara, SP (MIA) Alcantara was stupendous again on Monday, as the Marlins' right-hander is putting his name in the NL Cy Young conversation. He allowed two runs in 7.2 innings in a no-decision at Philadelphia. The two earned runs...

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    Slump Busters, Jazz Rakes - June 8, 2022

    Jazz Chisholm, Jr. 2B (MIA) Chisholm snapped a week-long cold streak by slugging a pair of home runs and driving in six batters in Miami's 12-2 rout of Washington. Chisholm is up to 10 home runs to go along with...

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    Wainwright Feeling Right - June 1, 2022

    Spencer Torkelson, 1B (DET) For the first time in I-can't-remember-how-long, Torkelson is over the Mendoza Line! This happened following a 3-for-4 performance in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader. The rookie was hitless, however, in Game 2, but he has six...