D.J. Short
@djshort.bsky.social
Sr. manager of fantasy content for NBC Sports/Rotoworld. Likes: ⚾ 🏈 🏀, music, hoodies, pizza 🎶 "I want specifics on the general idea..." 🎶
This has been quite the day for injuries.
Olson to miss season after shoulder surgery
Olson to miss season after shoulder surgery
Tigers placed RHP Reese Olson on the 60-day injured list following labrum surgery on his right shoulder.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:01 PM
This has been quite the day for injuries.
Oh boy
February 10, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Oh boy
The good news is that Lindor should be ready for the season regardless. But as noted in the blurb, some players often have initial decline in their power output.
February 10, 2026 at 7:39 PM
The good news is that Lindor should be ready for the season regardless. But as noted in the blurb, some players often have initial decline in their power output.
I quite enjoy that my autocorrect always wants to make Shane Baz into Shane Bat.
February 10, 2026 at 7:25 PM
I quite enjoy that my autocorrect always wants to make Shane Baz into Shane Bat.
Two news items from David Stearns just now....
1) Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone. Could need surgery, which would take around six weeks to return. Would still have a chance to be ready for Opening Day.
2) Juan Soto will play LF this season
1) Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone. Could need surgery, which would take around six weeks to return. Would still have a chance to be ready for Opening Day.
2) Juan Soto will play LF this season
February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Two news items from David Stearns just now....
1) Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone. Could need surgery, which would take around six weeks to return. Would still have a chance to be ready for Opening Day.
2) Juan Soto will play LF this season
1) Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone. Could need surgery, which would take around six weeks to return. Would still have a chance to be ready for Opening Day.
2) Juan Soto will play LF this season
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Justin Verlander returns to Tigers on $13M deal
Justin Verlander returns to Tigers on $13M deal
Tigers signed RHP Justin Verlander to a one-year, $13 million contract.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Justin Verlander returns to Tigers on $13M deal
Tigers rotation options:
Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez
Jack Flaherty
Casey Mize
Justin Verlander
Reese Olson
Troy Melton
Drew Anderson
Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez
Jack Flaherty
Casey Mize
Justin Verlander
Reese Olson
Troy Melton
Drew Anderson
February 10, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Tigers rotation options:
Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez
Jack Flaherty
Casey Mize
Justin Verlander
Reese Olson
Troy Melton
Drew Anderson
Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez
Jack Flaherty
Casey Mize
Justin Verlander
Reese Olson
Troy Melton
Drew Anderson
Justin Verlander back to the Tigers? That's fun.
February 10, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Justin Verlander back to the Tigers? That's fun.
It's pretty bad for society and the world if the first question you now ask yourself after watching a video is if it is real. But at least we can make funny videos with celebrities and cartoon characters while the world burns.
February 10, 2026 at 6:31 PM
It's pretty bad for society and the world if the first question you now ask yourself after watching a video is if it is real. But at least we can make funny videos with celebrities and cartoon characters while the world burns.
Could be a sneaky good move.
Sources: The Mets have acquired lefty reliever Bryan Hudson from the White Sox for cash. Hudson was DFAd a few days back. Hudson was terrific for the Brewers in 2024 (1.73 ERA in 62.1IP). But 4.80 ERA in 15 IP with Brewers/White Sox last year.
February 10, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Could be a sneaky good move.
Sugano gave up 33 homers in 157 innings in his first season stateside. This should go well.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Sugano gave up 33 homers in 157 innings in his first season stateside. This should go well.
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Washington #Nationals president of baseball operations opened a video call with media bemoaning the loss of the Post sports department and ball writers Andrew Golden, Spencer Nusbaum, Chelsea Janes and Barry Svrluga, while noting the San Francisco Chronicle's role in shaping him as a youth.
February 10, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Washington #Nationals president of baseball operations opened a video call with media bemoaning the loss of the Post sports department and ball writers Andrew Golden, Spencer Nusbaum, Chelsea Janes and Barry Svrluga, while noting the San Francisco Chronicle's role in shaping him as a youth.
2025 was cursed for the Braves and 2026 is not off to a good start either
February 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
2025 was cursed for the Braves and 2026 is not off to a good start either
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NFL Seasons in Review. Recapping a wild 2025 and looking ahead to a 2026 where *10* teams will have new coaches
2025-26 NFL season recap: Final review and look-ahead analysis for all 32 teams
Evaluating every NFL team's year and looking ahead to the offseason.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:05 PM
NFL Seasons in Review. Recapping a wild 2025 and looking ahead to a 2026 where *10* teams will have new coaches
ICYMI - I previewed third base for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts at @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social
Staff consensus rankings, profiles, projections for all the top 3B options
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Staff consensus rankings, profiles, projections for all the top 3B options
www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...
2026 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings: José Ramírez, Junior Caminero lead top-heavy position
Complete third base rankings with 2026 projections and player-by-player analysis.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:49 PM
ICYMI - I previewed third base for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts at @rotoworld-bb.bsky.social
Staff consensus rankings, profiles, projections for all the top 3B options
www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...
Staff consensus rankings, profiles, projections for all the top 3B options
www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...
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Plastic Bertrand - Ça plane pour moi (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Plastic Bertrand
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February 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Cora: "There's a lot of stuff. The cool thing about him, and I'll give him credit because he's developed into this icon and he's true to his roots ... He wasn't afraid of showing people how we're living right now."
Cora re-watched the Bad Bunny halftime show this morning and said he got emotional. AC very proud of Puerto Rico today.
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Cora: "There's a lot of stuff. The cool thing about him, and I'll give him credit because he's developed into this icon and he's true to his roots ... He wasn't afraid of showing people how we're living right now."
Felt pretty good to be writing about fantasy baseball during the Super Bowl. And here we are.
2026 third base preview, complete with staff consensus rankings, player profiles, and projections.
www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...
2026 third base preview, complete with staff consensus rankings, player profiles, and projections.
www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...
2026 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings: José Ramírez, Junior Caminero lead top-heavy position
Complete third base rankings with 2026 projections and player-by-player analysis.
www.nbcsports.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Felt pretty good to be writing about fantasy baseball during the Super Bowl. And here we are.
2026 third base preview, complete with staff consensus rankings, player profiles, and projections.
www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...
2026 third base preview, complete with staff consensus rankings, player profiles, and projections.
www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/base...
Potential Red Sox lineup:
Roman Anthony
Trevor Story
Jarren Duran
Willson Contreras
Wilyer Abreu
Marcelo Mayer
Caleb Durbin
Carlos Narváez
Ceddanne Rafaela
Roman Anthony
Trevor Story
Jarren Duran
Willson Contreras
Wilyer Abreu
Marcelo Mayer
Caleb Durbin
Carlos Narváez
Ceddanne Rafaela
February 9, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Potential Red Sox lineup:
Roman Anthony
Trevor Story
Jarren Duran
Willson Contreras
Wilyer Abreu
Marcelo Mayer
Caleb Durbin
Carlos Narváez
Ceddanne Rafaela
Roman Anthony
Trevor Story
Jarren Duran
Willson Contreras
Wilyer Abreu
Marcelo Mayer
Caleb Durbin
Carlos Narváez
Ceddanne Rafaela
The Brewers had two players finish in the top-four in NL Rookie of the Year balloting this past season. They have now traded them both. This is a fascinating baseball team.
February 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The Brewers had two players finish in the top-four in NL Rookie of the Year balloting this past season. They have now traded them both. This is a fascinating baseball team.
The AI commercials now outnumber the sports betting commercials. The people have won.
February 9, 2026 at 1:56 AM
The AI commercials now outnumber the sports betting commercials. The people have won.
Brandi Carlile's voice is nothing short of incredible.
February 8, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Brandi Carlile's voice is nothing short of incredible.