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Morgan Rode

@MRode23

About Morgan Rode

Morgan Rode is a long-time fantasy sports player and has several years of experience as a sports writer. He lives in Wisconsin and loves all things Brewers, Bucks and Packers.

Morgan worked for five years as a sports editor in northeast Wisconsin, covering everything from youth sports to the Green Bay Packers. He specialized in high school sports and was part of putting together sports sections for three newspapers.

Before that, Morgan was a sports assistant with USA-TODAY Network in central Wisconsin.

Expertise/Accomplishments

Morgan won multiple Wisconsin Newspaper Association awards while working with NEW Media Inc.

Education

Graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies in 2017. Minor was in English-Professional Writing.

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MLB

Feb 21, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Robby Snelling (61) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Top-100 Pitching Prospects Off to Strong Starts in Minor Leagues

 Apr 21st 2:59 PM EDT

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Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Top-100 Hitters Making Noise

 Apr 21st 2:13 PM EDT

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Apr 15, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at Truist Park. All players are wearing number 42 today in honor of Jackie Robinson. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Injury Update: Diaz, Iglesias Among Key Fantasy Losses

 Apr 21st 1:09 PM EDT

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Apr 19, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies left fielder Mickey Moniak (22) gestures on a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Best Hitter Pickups for Tuesday

 Apr 21st 11:35 AM EDT

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Apr 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia (51) reacts after the final out of the ninth as he earned a save against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Dodgers Bullpen Battle Headlines Tuesday’s Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Pickups

 Apr 21st 11:02 AM EDT

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NFL

Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) looks on prior to an NFC Wild Card Round game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

NFL Draft Week Chaos: A.J. Brown Trade Rumors, QB Questions & More

 Apr 20th 12:32 PM EDT

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Apr 11, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates: Key Closers Sidelined, New IL Moves

 Apr 20th 11:54 AM EDT

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MLB

Apr 15, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith hits a double during the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Drop Candidates: 5 Players to Cut or Bench Now

 Apr 20th 10:32 AM EDT

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Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (6) runs to home plate to score a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters to Add Monday

 Apr 20th 9:53 AM EDT

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Apr 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) throws a pitch against the New York Mets during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Targets for Monday

 Apr 20th 9:21 AM EDT

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USA TODAY Sports

Fantasy Baseball Weekly Projections: Top Waiver Wire & Streaming Pickups

 Apr 20th 8:46 AM EDT

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NFL

Nov 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) scrambles away from New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Bengals Land Dexter Lawrence in Blockbuster Deal Ahead of NFL Draft

 Apr 19th 12:49 PM EDT

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ARI @LAC
ATL @PIT
BAL @IND
BUF @HOU
CAR vs CHI
CIN vs TB
CLE @JAC
DAL @NYG
DEN @KC
DET vs NO
GB @MIN
LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
NE @SEA
NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
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ARI vs MIN 10:10 EDT EST
ATH vs LAA 10:05 EDT EST
ATL vs MIL 04:10 EDT EST
BAL @LAD 10:10 EDT EST
BOS @SEA 10:10 EDT EST
CHC vs TOR 02:20 EDT EST
CHW @DET 01:10 EDT EST
CIN @NYY 01:35 EDT EST
CLE @HOU 07:15 EDT EST
COL vs PIT 09:10 EDT EST
MIA vs SF 04:10 EDT EST
NYM @PHI 07:15 EDT EST
SD @TEX 04:05 EDT EST
TB vs WAS 04:10 EDT EST
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