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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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Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz (3) throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: National League Bullpen Updates

 Apr 17th 1:33 PM EDT

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Apr 15, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenley Jansen throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

American League Closer Landscape: Weekly Fantasy Baseball Breakdown

 Apr 17th 12:52 PM EDT

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Fantasy Baseball Drop Candidates: DeLauter, Three Mets Headline Falling Options

 Apr 17th 11:25 AM EDT

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Apr 13, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) throws to first base run the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Rising Fantasy Baseball Hitters to Target on the Waiver Wire

 Apr 17th 10:59 AM EDT

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Apr 12, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Athletics starting pitcher Aaron Civale (45) pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Streaming Starting Pitchers & Relievers to Add for Friday

 Apr 17th 10:26 AM EDT

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Apr 15, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout watches his two run home run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. All MLB players are wearing number 42 today to honor Jackie Robinson. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Rising Fantasy Baseball Values: Time to Buy, Sell, or Hold?

 Apr 16th 1:04 PM EDT

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Apr 6, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) looks on during the game between the Rangers and the Mariners at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Top Fantasy Baseball Players Trending Down — Time to Buy Low?

 Apr 16th 12:39 PM EDT

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Apr 6, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano (59) delivers to the plate in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Early-Season Fantasy Baseball Pitchers to Sell High

 Apr 16th 11:50 AM EDT

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Apr 14, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) celebrates after hitting a two-RBI single during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets: Best Hitters to Add Now

 Apr 16th 11:12 AM EDT

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Apr 10, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Steven Matz throws a pitch during the first inning against New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Top Starting Pitcher Streamers for Thursday

 Apr 16th 10:38 AM EDT

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Apr 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages (44) hits a RBI double in the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Top Sell-High Hitters Right Now

 Apr 15th 1:50 PM EDT

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Apr 9, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) hits an RBI double during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

MLB Injury Report: Moreno Hits IL, Pivetta Dealing with Elbow Issue

 Apr 15th 12:57 PM EDT

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ARI @LAC
ATL @PIT
BAL @IND
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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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