Shane Cole

Shane has been a sports statistics geek since the early 90's when he began studying stats on the back of baseball and hockey trading cards. When he's not meticulously tinkering with fantasy lineups, he enjoys cheering on his Cardinals and Blues, playing hockey, cooking, playing guitar, and spending time with his two daughters, Ellie and Ava.

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    Zach Britton received an injection to help ease the pain in his injured knee but it's looking doubtful that he'll be able to contribute much this week. Brad Brach will likely see save opportunities for the Orioles this week and is worth adding if you're in need of saves.

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    NL Week 25 Strategy - September 17, 2017

    Jake Arrieta threw another successful bullpen session on Saturday and may be ready to return for a start against the Brewers next weekend. Arrieta will certainly be worth a look in lineups if he gets the nod.

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    AL Week 24 Strategy - September 10, 2017

    James Paxton will return for a start next week after recovering from his pectoral strain. Paxton is a solid option in most leagues this week even coming off of injury.

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    AL Week 22 Strategy - August 28, 2017

    SS Carlos Correa has resumed a minor-league rehab assignment and it looks like he'll be activated when rosters expand on Friday. Keep Correa in your plans for the weekend slate.

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    NL Week 21 Strategy - August 20, 2017

    Max Scherzer was placed on the 10-day DL on Saturday after he was scratched from Friday's start with neck stiffness. Scherzer will likely miss a turn in the rotation this week so he'll need to be stashed away.

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    AL Week 18 Strategy - July 30, 2017

    OF George Springer was placed on the 10-day DL last week with a minor quad injury but could be able to return for next weekend's series.

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    NL Week 17 Strategy - July 23, 2017

    3B Kris Bryant returned to the Cubs' lineup on Saturday after missing a few games last week with a finger injury. Keep Bryant active in your lineups this week.

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    AL Week 16 Strategy - July 16, 2017

    Eduardo Rodriguez has recovered from his knee injury and will make his first start of the second half on Monday. Rodriguez was in the midst of a breakout season prior to the injury and is worth a look in all formats as a potential two-start pitcher this week.

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    NL Week 15 Strategy - July 9, 2017

    National League In The Field OF A.J. Pollock was activated from the DL last week after missing almost two months with a strained groin. Pollock should be starting in all leagues this week. OF Yasmany Tomas is likely out until...

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    NL Week 13 Strategy - June 25, 2017

    OF A.J. Pollock was shut down for much of last week's rehab games due to quad tightness but is scheduled to resume playing today. Pollock will likely only need a couple more games before he's activated but owners should look...

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    AL Week 12 Strategy - June 18, 2017

    1B Chris Davis landed on the DL last week with an oblique strain. Keep Davis stashed away but don't expect a quick return as oblique injuries tend to linger. The Orioles have slotted Trey Mancini in at first with Davis...

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    NL Week 11 Strategy - June 11, 2017

    2B Jonathan Villar was placed on the 10-day DL on Saturday with a lower back strain. Villar should be stashed away as he'll miss this week's slate of games but could be back for most of next week's slate. 3B...

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    NL Week 9 Strategy - May 28, 2017

    OF Yoenis Cespedes was expected to return early this week but owners may have to wait a bit longer as he was scratched from Saturday's rehab appearance with quad soreness. Cespedes is a must-start fantasy OF once he's activated, but...

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    AL Week 8 Strategy - May 21, 2017

    2B Ian Kinsler is day-to-day after leaving Saturday's game with hamstring tightness. Keep an eye on his status before plugging him into lineups this week. 1B Yonder Alonso remains day-to-day as he continues to recover from a banged up knee....

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    NL Week 7 Strategy - May 14, 2017

    OF Billy Hamilton is day-to-day with a minor calf injury but is expected to return to the Reds' lineup soon. Keep watch of Hamilton's status going into this week but plan on having the speedster available. OF Ryan Braun is...

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    NL Week 5 Strategy - April 30, 2017

    In The Field 2B/OF Brandon Drury was back in the D-backs' lineup on Friday after injuring his knee in Wednesday's game.  He's worth a look in deeper leagues this week.  C Devin Mesoraco was activated from the DL on...

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    AL Week 4 Strategy - April 23, 2017

    American League In The Field American League OF Seth Smith remains day-to-day with a lingering hamstring injury and could be headed to the DL. Smith owners in deeper formats will likely need to look elsewhere this week. Red Sox'...

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    NL Week 3 Strategy - April 16, 2017

    Good morning everyone!! Welcome to Insiderbaseball.com's Coaches Meeting for Week #3... National League In The Field OF Matt Kemp was placed on the 10-day DL last week as he was unable to bounce back quickly from a strained hamstring. With...