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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    Jose Ramirez: MVP Contender? - July 10, 2024

    Jose Ramirez, 3B (CLE) Ramirez reached base in all six plate appearances on Tuesday and stole a pair of bases in Cleveland's extra-inning win at Detroit. The superstar third baseman hit the hardest ball of the game, a 109-mph double...

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    Nate's Great Against the Pads - July 3, 2024

    Nathan Eovaldi, SP (TEX) The Padres entered Tuesday's game with a league-leading 123 wRC+ against right-handed pitching. Well, Eovaldi spit all over that metric with a dominant performance. The veteran righty held San Diego scoreless on one hit and no...

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    Oh No, Gerrit Cole - June 26, 2024

    Gerrit Cole, SP (NYY) Cole struggled mightily in a loss to the Mets on Tuesday, allowing six runs in four innings. He gave up seven hits, including four home runs, and four walks, but here's the worst part: he didn't...

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    Youth Movement - June 19, 2024

    Corbin Carroll, OF (ARI) Carroll stuffed the stat sheet on Tuesday, reaching base four times including a triple, two walks and his 13th stolen base of the season. Carroll looked just fine after leaving Sunday's game with side discomfort. Both...

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    Skubal Dominates Again - May 30, 2024

    Tarik Skubal, SP (DET) Skubal rebounded from his worst start of the season, which wasn't actually that bad, to deliver a dominant performance on Wednesday against Pittsburgh. The electric left-hander threw a season-high seven shutout innings, holding the Pirates to...

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    Time to Buy on Sale - May 9, 2024

    Chris Sale, SP (ATL) Sale was absolutely brilliant against his former team on Wednesday. It was his first scoreless appearance as an Atlanta Brave and the first double-digit strikeout game of the season. He allowed six hits and one walk...

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    Mountcastle Surging - May 3, 2024

    Ryan Mountcastle, 1B (BAL) Mountcastle continued his strong start to the season, hitting his fifth home run and driving in a pair as the Orioles jumped all over Carlos Rodon en route to a 7-2 win at Camden Yards. Mountcastle...

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    Glasnow is NOW - April 10, 2024

    Tyler Glasnow, SP (LAD) Glasnow was absolutely dominant on Tuesday, shutting the Twins down for seven innings, allowing only three hits and no walks while striking out 14. He is now 3-0 on the season with a 2.25 ERA and...

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    Crochet's Masterful Start - April 3, 2024

    Garrett Crochet, SP (CHW) Alright, now you've got my attention, Mr. Crochet. One electric start to begin the season against Detroit is one thing, but following it up with another dominant outing (7 IP, ER, 8 K) against the Braves...

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    Preseason Prep - March 20, 2024

    Daulton Varsho, OF (TOR) Varsho hit his first home run of the spring on Tuesday, which would seem disappointing if not for his 3/8 strikeout-to-walk ratio and six spring stolen bases.

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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...