Adam Hodge

Adam Hodge (@arhodge013) is a lifelong baseball fan and has been playing fantasy baseball for twenty years. He learned that the game is a cruel mistress early on, as he drafted a young Adrian Beltre season after season before giving up on him just before he finally broke out in 2004. A true fantasy baseball junkie, he has won championships in a variety of formats, including rotisserie and head-to-head leagues that have had standard "snake" drafts as well as auction drafts. He lives in eastern Kansas with his wife and baby girl.

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    Resurgent Torkelson and Mize Lead the Tigers - May 9, 2025

    Spencer Torkelson (1B-DET) was productive in Thursday's doubleheader with the Rockies as he went 5-9 with 2 doubles, 2 runs scored, and 4 RBI on the day. The 25 year-old continues to be a fantasy contributor as he's now batting...

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    A Lost Season for Casas, PCA Continues to Mash - May 3, 2025

    Triston Casas (1B-BOS) will most likely miss the rest of the 2025 campaign after being diagnosed with a ruptured left patellar tendon. The injury brings a premature end to a disappointing season for the 25 year-old slugger, who finishes with...

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    Nimmo Finds Himself - April 29, 2025

    Brandon Nimmo (OF-NYM) had a monster day at the plate against the Nationals on Monday as he went 4-6 with 2 HR, a 2B, 4 runs scored, and 9 RBI. The 32 year-old had started the 2025 campaign slowly as...

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    Gore, Wood, and Crews Deliver for Nats - April 20, 2025

    Dylan Crews (OF-WSH) enjoyed what was easily his best game of the young 2025 season as he went 3-5 with a pair of 2-run blasts and a 2B against the Rockies on Saturday. The 23 year-old had REALLY struggled out...

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    Cristopher Sanchez Brings the Heat - April 18, 2025

    Cal Raleigh (C-SEA) went deep again as he went 1-5 with a solo shot, a walk, and a stolen base against the Reds on Thursday. The 28 year-old slugger is now batting only .216 through his first 84 PA of...

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    Carpenter and Torkelson Power the Tigers - April 6, 2025

    Kerry Carpenter (OF-DET) went deep again as he went 1-5 with a 2-run jack against the White Sox on Saturday. The 27 year-old is now off to a solid start to the 2025 campaign as he's now hitting .250 with...

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    Bullish on Kyle Manzardo - March 31, 2025

    Kyle Manzardo (DH-CLE) continued his hot start to the new campaign by going 2-5 with a 2-run bomb against the Royals on Sunday afternoon. The 24 year-old did not impress in 156 PA as he made his MLB debut a...

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    Preseason Prep - March 19, 2025

    Drake Baldwin (C-ATL) appears likely to open the 2025 campaign as Atlanta's starting backstop. That is interesting news from a fantasy standpoint given Baldwin's status as the organization's top prospect. As a 23 year-old last season, he batted .276 with...

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    Preseason Prep - March 15, 2025

    Keibert Ruiz (C-WSH) has enjoyed a productive spring in which he's hit .269 with 3 homers and 8 RBI across 29 PA. He underwhelmed in 2024 on the heels of a 2023 in which he seemed to turn a corner...

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    Preseason Prep - March 10, 2025

    Ivan Herrera (C-STL) impressed in his first significant run in the majors last season, registering a .301 average with 5 homers, 27 RBI, 37 runs scored, and 5 stolen bases across 259 PA, with a wRC+ of 127 as a...

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    Preseason Prep - March 3, 2025

    Alejandro Kirk (C-TOR) is in line to see more time behind the dish than ever before since Danny Jansen is no longer in town. The 26 year-old has flashed some upside in the past, most notably registering a .285 average,...

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    Preseason Prep - February 25, 2025

    Logan O'Hoppe (C-LAA) put together a solid if unspectacular first full season in the majors in 2024, posting a .244 average, 20 homers, 56 RBI, and 64 runs scored across 522 PA, with a slightly above-average wRC+ of 101. Contact...

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    Preseason Prep - February 17, 2025

    Francisco Alvarez (C-NYM) enters the 2025 campaign as a question mark after a torn thumb ligament suffered in April forced him to miss a chunk of last season. He's reportedly retooling his swing this offseason at the suggestion of J.D....

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    Look for Shane Baz to Break Out in 2025 - September 29, 2024

    Zach Neto (SS-LAA) was out of the starting 9 again on Saturday night as the Angels faced the Rangers. He injured his right shoulder during a stolen base attempt on Thursday and did not play on Friday while manager Ron...

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    Don't Forget about Francisco Alvarez - September 22, 2024

    Francisco Alvarez (C-NYM) went 2-4 with a homer and 3 RBI against the Phillies on Saturday. The 22 year-old backstop has underwhelmed in 2024, in large part because of a torn ligament in his thumb that kept him out of...

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    Stock Up: Mark Vientos - September 7, 2024

    Mark Vientos (3B-NYM) had a productive game against the Reds on Friday as he went 3-5 with a pair of 2-run blasts. The 24 year-old is now batting .289 with 24 homers, 62 RBI, and 50 runs scored through 368...

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    Bowden Francis Keeps Getting Better - August 25, 2024

    Bowden Francis (SP-TOR) dazzled against the Angels on Saturday afternoon as he allowed 1 run on 1 hit and 3 walks while racking up 12 punchouts over 8 IP; he carried a no-hitter into the 9th inning. The 28 year-old...

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    Kopech Closes Out Another One - August 19, 2024

    Joey Bart (C-PIT) went 2-3 with a 2-run shot against Seattle on Sunday. He's rejuvenated his career in Pittsburgh of all places, hitting .277 with 12 homers, 36 RBI, and 27 runs scored across 194 PA this season. In doing...

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    Kerry Carpenter is Back - August 14, 2024

    Kerry Carpenter (OF-DET) enjoyed a nice day at the dish against the Mariners on Tuesday as he went 3-5 with a pair of longballs and 3 RBI. The game marked the 26 year-old's first since returning from the IL as...

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    Has Spencer Arrighetti Turned a Corner? - August 11, 2024

    Spencer Arrighetti (SP-HOU) defeated the Red Sox on Saturday with a stellar performance in which he allowed 2 runs on 2 hits and a walk while racking up 13 punchouts over 7 IP. The 24 year-old righty fired 66 of...

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    Jack Flaherty Headlines a Trade Deadline Roundup - July 31, 2024

    Jack Flaherty (SP-LAD) was dealt from the Tigers to the Dodgers ahead of the trade deadline on Tuesday. The 28 year-old has returned to fantasy relevance with a vengeance in 2024, as he'll take a 2.95 ERA, 11.2 K/9, 1.6...

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    On the Move: Lane Thomas and Erick Fedde - July 30, 2024

    Lane Thomas (OF-CLE) was traded from the Nationals to the Guardians for a trio of prospects. The 28 year-old represents a significant upgrade near the top of the Cleveland lineup as he should serve as the #2 hitter between OF...

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    A Rookie Hurler Rundown (ft. Shane Baz) - July 22, 2024

    Drew Thorpe (SP-CHW) blanked the Royals over 6 IP on Sunday, scattering 3 hits and 2 walks while fanning 5. The 23 year-old righty tossed 62 of his 97 pitches for strikes in the contest. Overall, Thorpe has benefited from...

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    Rece Hinds Continues to Rake - July 14, 2024

    Rece Hinds (OF-CIN) went 2-3 with a pair of homers and 3 RBI against the Marlins on Saturday afternoon. The 23 year-old wasn't exactly a heralded prospect when he arrived in the majors, as his plus-plus raw power came with...

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    Wyatt Langford is Coming Around - July 8, 2024

    Wyatt Langford (OF-TEX) had another nice day at the dish as he went 4-5 with a 2B, an RBI, and 2 runs scored against the Rays. After a sluggish start to his MLB career, the heralded rookie who was drafted...

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    Is Carlos Rodon Cooked? - July 4, 2024

    Carlos Rodon (SP-NYY) took the L against the Reds on Wednesday evening as he allowed 3 runs on 3 hits and 2 walks while racking up 8 punchouts over 5.1 IP. The 31 year-old lefty served up a pair of...

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    Is Jarred Kelenic Finally Arriving? - June 30, 2024

    Jarred Kelenic (OF-ATL) continued to produce out of the leadoff spot as he went 2-3 with a solo homer and a walk against the Pirates on Saturday. The 24 year-old may *finally* be figuring things out at the big-league level...

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    Andrew Vaughn, Lane Thomas Continue to Surge - June 17, 2024

    Mookie Betts (2B/SS/OF) will miss significant time after he suffered a fractured left wrist when it was struck by a 98-mph fastball on Sunday. This development is certainly a major blow to the Dodgers and his fantasy owners, as Betts...

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    Jack Flaherty Exits Stellar Start Early - June 5, 2024

    Jack Flaherty (SP-DET) continued his resurgence as he completed 5 shutout IP against the Rangers (2 H, 0 BB, 4 K) before exiting after throwing just 60 pitches (44 strikes). His average fastball velocity was down about 1 mph in...

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    Garrett Crochet Continues to Impress - June 2, 2024

    Garrett Crochet (SP-CHW) was effective again on Saturday as he allowed 1 run on 5 hits and a walk while fanning 8 over 6 IP, although he did not factor into the decision against the Brewers. The 24 year-old southpaw...

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    Stock Rising: Ryan Weathers - May 21, 2024

    Danny Jansen (C-TOR) went 3-5 with a homer, a 2B, 5 RBI, and an additional run scored as he batted 2nd against the White Sox on Monday afternoon. The 29 year-old has - as usual - missed part of the...

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    Has Jo Adell Finally Arrived? - May 19, 2024

    Jo Adell (OF-LAA) continued what appears to be a breakout campaign as he went 1-3 with a solo homer, a walk, and a stolen base against the Rangers on Saturday evening. The 25 year-old former first-round pick seemed to be...

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    Sell High on Jose Berrios? - May 14, 2024

    Jose Berrios (SP-TOR) largely held the Orioles lineup in check on Monday as he allowed 2 runs on 3 hits and a walk while striking out 4 over 7 IP. The 29 year-old righty fired 59 of his 94 offerings...

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    Is Garrett Crochet a Budding Ace? - April 30, 2024

    Garrett Crochet (SP-CHW) bounced back against the Twins on Monday as he allowed 2 runs on 2 hits and a walk while recording 7 punchouts over 5 IP. The lone blemish was a 2-run dinger by Carlos Santana as Crochet...

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    Is MacKenzie Gore Breaking Out? - April 26, 2024

    MacKenzie Gore (SP-WSH) took the L against the Dodgers on Thursday but was solid overall as he allowed just 1 run on 7 hits and 2 walks while striking out 4 over 6 IP. He served up a homer while...

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    Holliday Arrives - April 11, 2024

    Jackson Holliday (SS-BAL) made his big-league debut against the Red Sox on Wednesday, going 0-4 with an RBI as he manned 2B and batted 9th. Widely regarded as the top prospect in the minors - especially with peers such as...