Tyler Maher

Tyler is a lifelong Red Sox fan who was in the right field bleachers for David Ortiz's epic grand slam in the 2013 ALCS. He graduated from Tufts University two years later with degrees in Economics and English and currently works in finance. He has been a fantasy writer and editor for MLB.com since 2016 while also contributing to RotoWire and BaseballProspectus. He's always looking to scratch his fantasy itch, so if you need someone to fill a league he'd appreciate it if you reached out. Follow him on @PlanetMaherz

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    Is Grayson Rodriguez already a fantasy ace? - September 28, 2023

    Brandon Pfaadt (SP-ARI) twirled a gem in the final regular-season start of his rookie campaign, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the White Sox. He scattered five hits and no walks while racking up eight strikeouts, throwing 63 of his...

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    Elly De La Cruz finally breaks out of epic slump - September 27, 2023

    Luis Robert Jr. (OF-CHW) was placed on the 10-day IL on Tuesday with a mild MCL sprain in his left knee, officially ending his season. He initially suffered the injury on Sunday against the Red Sox, leaving the game in...

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    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. still slightly overrated - September 25, 2023

    George Springer (OF-TOR) went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer on Sunday, helping the Blue Jays beat the Rays 9-5. Springer raced around the bases in the second inning (during his second at-bat of the game) for an inside-the-park home run,...

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    Is Carlos Rodon finally back on track? - September 18, 2023

    Rafael Devers (3B-BOS) was a bright spot in the Red Sox's 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday, going 2-for-2 with a solo homer and two walks. Devers did everything he could to prevent Boston from getting swept, reaching...

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    Cedric Mullins still valuable despite reduced playing time - September 12, 2023

    C.J. Abrams (SS-MIL) powered the Nationals to a 6-2 win over the Pirates on Monday at PNC Park, going 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBIs out of the leadoff spot. Abrams broke a scoreless tie with his two-run shot...

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    Trea Turner can't be stopped - September 9, 2023

    Zac Gallen (SP-ARI) went the distance during Friday afternoon's tilt at Wrigley Field, firing a complete-game shutout against the Cubs. He scattered three hits (all singles) and one walk while punching out nine, throwing 71 of his 107 pitches for...

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    Has Luis Severino finally turned the corner? - August 29, 2023

    The Red Sox called up Ceddanne Rafaela (OF-BOS) from Triple-A Worcester on Monday. With the Astros in town for the start of a three-game series, Boston needed reinforcements and called up its No. 3 prospect. Pablo Reyes was placed on...

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    Kyle Schwarber goes off in slugfest - August 19, 2023

    Bobby Witt Jr. (SS-KC) powered the Royals to a 4-3 comeback win over the Cubs on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, going 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored. Witt launched a go-ahead two-run shot in the top...

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    Tyler Glasnow is back to being a fantasy ace - August 1, 2023

    Tyler Glasnow (SP-TB) dominated the Yankees on Monday, holding them to one run on three hits and two walks with eight strikeouts over seven innings. The only run Glasnow permitted was a harmless fourth-inning solo shot by Jake Bauers, by...

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    Is Christian Yelich back? - July 31, 2023

    Hunter Renfroe (OF-LAA) went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs against the Blue Jays on Sunday. Renfroe powered LA to a 3-2 victory by driving in all three of his team's runs. The first came on a sac fly...

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    Tarik Skubal is picking up where he left off - July 25, 2023

    Dean Kremer (SP-BAL) was sharp in a no-decision against the Phillies on Monday, firing seven innings of one-run ball. He gave up three hits and two walks while striking out three and throwing 61 of his 95 pitches for strikes....

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    Can Kutter Crawford be trusted in fantasy rotations? - July 17, 2023

    After spending more than a year at designated hitter, Bryce Harper (DH-PHI) is set to return to the field sometime this week. According to Phillies manager Rob Thomson, Harper will man first base for at least one game during the...

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    Giancarlo Stanton busts slump with monster game - July 9, 2023

    Giancarlo Stanton (OF-NYY) powered the Yankees to a 6-3 win over the Cubs on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with two homers, three runs, three RBIs and a walk. Stanton enjoyed his first multi-homer game of the season, bashing a solo shot...

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    Is Shane Bieber still a fantasy ace? - June 30, 2023

    Shane Bieber (SP-CLE) settled for a no-decision on Thursday despite dominating the Royals over six shutout innings, yielding just two hits and one walk while striking out eight. Bieber outdueled Zack Greinke in a battle of former Cy Young winners...

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    Alek Manoah is still broken - June 28, 2023

    Kevin Gausman (SP-TOR) took the loss on Tuesday despite pitching a gem against the Giants, holding them to one run on three hits and one walk while racking up 12 strikeouts over six innings. Unfortunately for Gausman, he got zero...

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    Kyle Hendricks keeps plugging along - June 17, 2023

    Kyle Hendricks (SP-CHC) picked up an easy win on Friday after tossing five innings of two-run ball against the Orioles at Wrigley Field. Hendricks improved to 2-2 with a 3.18 ERA as Chicago crushed Baltimore, 10-3. He surrendered five hits,...

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    Charlie Morton continues to defy age - June 13, 2023

    Charlie Morton (SP-ATL) got stuck with the no-decision on Monday despite tossing 5 2/3 shutout innings against the Tigers. Morton yielded four hits and three walks while racking up eight strikeouts, throwing 61 of his 104 pitches for strikes before...

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    Is Aaron Nola back to being a fantasy ace? - June 6, 2023

    Justin Turner (DH-BOS) went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk against the Rays on Monday. Turner was one of the few bright spots for the Red Sox in their 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay during Monday's series finale...

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    Chris Sale returns to IL - June 3, 2023

    Jon Gray (SP-TEX) was outstanding once again on Friday, beating the Mariners with seven scoreless innings. Gray outdueled Luis Castillo in a 2-0 pitcher's duel, yielding just two hits (both singles) and one walk while striking out five. Gray was...

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    Is Josh Naylor finally fixed? - June 1, 2023

    Masataka Yoshida (OF-BOS) shined during Boston's 5-4 loss to Cincinnati on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a double, a solo homer and two runs scored. Yoshida broke the ice with his solo shot in the bottom of the second, giving the...

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    Martin Perez likely headed for regression - May 25, 2023

    Marcus Semien (SS-TEX) went 1-for-5 with a solo homer against the Pirates on Wednesday. Semien opened the game with a leadoff homer against Johan Oviedo, keying a three-run frame for Texas. The long ball proved crucial as the Rangers held...

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    What's wrong with Sandy Alcantara? - May 14, 2023

    Teoscar Hernandez (OF-SEA) helped lift the Mariners to a 5-0 win over the Tigers on Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs. Hernandez extended Seattle's lead to 3-0 with his fourth-inning solo shot off Alex Faedo and tacked...

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    Cedric Mullins makes history with huge game - May 13, 2023

    Cedric Mullins (OF-BAL) hit for the cycle on Friday, going 4-for-5 with a double, a triple, a homer, three RBIs and two runs against the Pirates. Mullins sparked Baltimore to a 6-3 win with his big day from the leadoff...

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    Nathan Eovaldi already flourishing with Rangers - May 12, 2023

    Kodai Senga (SP-NYM) struggled against the Reds on Thursday afternoon, taking the loss after giving up five runs on eight hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over five frames. Senga did not look sharp early on and got rocked...

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    Beware Jesus Sanchez's hot streak - May 11, 2023

    Jesus Sanchez (OF-MIA) propelled the Marlins to a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a three-run homer. Sanchez delivered the big hit with his three-run blast off Merrill Kelly in the top of...

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    Is Mitch Keller becoming a fantasy ace? - May 9, 2023

    Mitch Keller (SP-PIT) went the distance on Monday, ending Pittsburgh's seven-game losing streak by tossing a complete-game shutout against the Rockies at PNC Park. Keller dazzled the home crowd with his first career complete game, yielding just four hits and...

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    Is Jonathan India's power stroke finally back? - May 6, 2023

    Justin Steele (SP-CHC) turned in another gem on Friday, earning the win after tossing seven innings of one-run ball against the Marlins with just six hits and no walks allowed. Steele, who struck out four, improved to 5-0 with an...

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    Is Chris Sale finally getting his career back on track? - May 1, 2023

    Matt Chapman (3B-TOR) continued his blistering start to the 2023 campaign with another big day at the plate on Sunday, going 3-for-5 with two doubles, a run and two RBIs. Chapman extended his hitting streak to seven games with his...

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    Is Zac Gallen the best pitcher in baseball right now? - April 27, 2023

    Zac Gallen (SP-ARI) continued his lights-out start to the season with another dominant outing on Wednesday, twirling 6 1/3 scoreless frames and racking up 12 strikeouts against the Royals. The 12 punchouts were a season-high for Gallen, who scattered four...

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    Is Hunter Brown becoming a fantasy ace? - April 16, 2023

    Domingo German (SP-NYY) dominated the Twins on Saturday for his first win of the season, racking up 11 strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball. German was incredibly sharp in one of the best outings of his career so...

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    Is Pete Alonso's cold start behind him? - April 6, 2023

    Jesus Luzardo continued his dominant start to the season with another lights-out performance on Wednesday, holding the Twins to one run on five hits and one walk while racking up 10 strikeouts over seven innings. Luzardo didn't give up a...

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    Is Gleyber Torres an elite fantasy option again? - April 4, 2023

    Cody Bellinger launched his first homer as a member of the Cubs on Monday, going 1-for-4 with a three-run jack and a walk against the Reds. Unfortunately for Chicago, Bellinger's bomb came in a losing effort as the team squandered...

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    How many home runs will Aaron Judge hit this year? - March 31, 2023

    Aaron Judge -- who else? -- launched the first homer of the 2023 campaign on Opening Day, taking Logan Webb deep in the first inning on Thursday. His solo shot gave the Yankees an early lead that they never relinquished...

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    Preseason Prep - March 28th, 2023

    Fernando Tatis Jr. (SS-SDP) gave an encouraging update on Monday, saying that he'd be ready to play if the season started today. The Padres have been easing him back into action this spring after he missed all of 2022 with...

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    Preseason Prep - March 23, 2023

    Jose Altuve (2B-HOU) underwent surgery on his fractured right thumb on Wednesday. He won't be able to resume baseball activities for two months, which means he probably won't return to the Astros' lineup until late May or early June at...

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    Preseason Prep - March 16th, 2023

    Freddie Freeman (1B-LAD) gave an encouraging update on Wednesday regarding his hamstring injury, saying that his status for Opening Day is not in doubt. Freeman exited Canada's World Baseball Classic game against Columbia on Tuesday with a hamstring injury, which...