The outfield position is experiencing several breakout performances in May (and the latter part of April), and most leagues have options to fill any of your standard fantasy scoring needs. In addition, we have a couple Phillies hitters that may be heating up, a couple Pirates pitchers worth owning in more leagues, and just another [...]
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Two more hits for A.J. Ellis; OBP at .455 - A.J. Ellis (C) Los Angeles Dodgers
Fantasy Baseball Headlines - Rotoworld.com16 May 2012 | 4:45 amA.J. Ellis went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to Arizona. -
Fantasy Baseball: 5/15
ESPN: Fantasy Focus Baseball15 May 2012 | 9:34 amMatthew Berry and Tristan Cockcroft discuss Matt Kemp on the DL, some good and bad pitching performances and another ride on the Closer Carousel. -
Fantasy Football Draft Boards
LestersLegends.com15 May 2012 | 9:30 amThere is no offseason for the hardcore fantasy football player. The NFL Draft was a whirlwind of trades. Wouldn’t you like your league to have that same excitement? Well, you can. A good start would be getting one of FantasyFootballTrophies.com‘s fully customizable Fantasy Football Draft Boards. Add your League Name, your Private Message and your league logo or photo. Once you have your draft order in place, that’s when the real fun can begin. You and your leaguemates can start wheeling and dealing draft picks. Want two first round picks? Perhaps you can jump back into the… -
Chicks Dig the Infield Shift
Fantasy Baseball Dugout13 May 2012 | 9:59 amAs more baseball managers employ the defensive shift, it could have a profound effect on some of your favorite fantasy baseball players. The Increased Use of the Shift in Baseball and its Effects on Fantasy Baseball Joe Maddon never has been a traditional manager. Remember, this is the guy who once intentionally walked a man with the bases loaded! SHIFTY: Mark Teixeira has seen a drop in batting average for the past three seasons, perhaps due in part to the increased use of defensive shifts against him. But, this year, it’s getting a little nutty in over-achieving Tampa Bay. The New…
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Two more hits for A.J. Ellis; OBP at .455 - A.J. Ellis (C) Los Angeles Dodgers
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Ogando continues lights-out campaign - Alexi Ogando (R) Texas Rangers
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Lucroy goes 2-for-4, BA up to .330 - Jonathan Lucroy (C) Milwaukee Brewers
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R. Zimmerman: one RBI since return from DL - Ryan Zimmerman (3B) Washington Nationals
16 May 2012 | 4:22 amRyan Zimmerman went hitless in four at-bats in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Padres. -
Bakers goes 3-for-4 with three RBI - John Baker (C) San Diego Padres
16 May 2012 | 4:12 amJohn Baker went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Nationals.
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Fantasy Baseball: 5/15
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Fantasy Baseball: 5/14
14 May 2012 | 11:11 amNate Ravitz and Matthew Berry discuss the impact of Matt Kemp's hamstring issue, take the daily ride on the Closer Carousel and make multiple Board wagers. -
Fantasy Baseball: 5/11
11 May 2012 | 9:42 amNate Ravitz talks to Buster Olney about Josh Beckett, Vlad Guerrero and Roy Oswalt. Plus, Olney answers which player fantasy owners should sell now, Albert Pujols or Jose Bautista. -
Fantasy Baseball: 5/10
10 May 2012 | 9:24 amNate Ravitz, Matthew Berry and Stephania Bell discuss the latest injuries and play the Name Game with Jake Peavy. -
Fantasy Baseball: 5/9
9 May 2012 | 9:43 amMatthew Berry and Zach Jones discuss Josh Hamilton's value and some interesting pitchers. Nat Coombs helps dish out some Hard Justice.
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Fantasy Football Draft Boards
15 May 2012 | 9:30 amThere is no offseason for the hardcore fantasy football player. The NFL Draft was a whirlwind of trades. Wouldn’t you like your league to have that same excitement? Well, you can. A good start would be getting one of FantasyFootballTrophies.com‘s fully customizable Fantasy Football Draft Boards. Add your League Name, your Private Message and your league logo or photo. Once you have your draft order in place, that’s when the real fun can begin. You and your leaguemates can start wheeling and dealing draft picks. Want two first round picks? Perhaps you can jump back into the… -
Quick Fantasy Baseball Streaming Options – 5/16/12
15 May 2012 | 9:00 amErik Bedard vs. Washington Nationals He left his past game with back spasms after an inning. He’ll try his luck with the Nationals again. He’s 2-4 with a 2.57 ERA and 1.37 WHIP, plus he hasn’t allowed more than two runs in any of his starts. In 20 career innings against the Nats he is 0-1 with a 1.35 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. Season Totals: 18-12, 251 IP, 172 Ks, 3.19 ERA (89 earned runs), 1.16 WHIP (208 hits, 84 walks) -
Fantasy Baseball: Why Are People Lukewarm on Jonathan Lucroy?
15 May 2012 | 6:00 amWhile Milwaukee Catcher Jonathan Lucroy doesn’t have as many at bats as some of the elite catchers in the league, his ownership in fantasy leagues (less than 30.0 percent of Yahoo! and 15.0 percent of ESPN leagues) is a bit puzzling. After all, he is hitting .323, which puts him ahead of all those elite catchers in that category. Lucroy hasn’t been a one-trick pony with merely a high batting average. It’s true that his eight runs scored and two home runs are far from elite numbers, but his RBI production (16) has been solid. So has his .845 OPS). Lucroy doesn’t appear… -
Fantasy Feast Closer Report – 5/14/12
14 May 2012 | 12:36 pmBy Brandon Berg Grant Balfour is not a happy camper. He just lost the closing job in Oakland to Brian Fuentes. You can go ahead and pick up Fuentes for now, being that he owns the job, but I expect Balfour to get the job back at some point during the season. Sean Marshall has had his share of struggles recently and has Logan Ondrusek and Aroldis Chapman breathing down his neck. However, he still has the job, so hold on to him, but he needs to start inspiring confidence. Jordan Walden is going to eventually become the Angels closer again, but Scott Downs is the man right now and should be… -
Quick Fantasy Baseball Streaming Options – 5/15/12
14 May 2012 | 9:00 amDerek Lowe vs. Minnesota Twins Lowe is 5-1 with a 2.47 ERA. He has allowed two or fewer runs in five of his seven starts Season Totals: 17-12, 242 IP, 172 Ks, 3.31 ERA (89 earned runs), 1.17 WHIP (202 hits, 80 walks)
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Fantasy Baseball Dugout
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Chicks Dig the Infield Shift
13 May 2012 | 9:59 amAs more baseball managers employ the defensive shift, it could have a profound effect on some of your favorite fantasy baseball players. The Increased Use of the Shift in Baseball and its Effects on Fantasy Baseball Joe Maddon never has been a traditional manager. Remember, this is the guy who once intentionally walked a man with the bases loaded! SHIFTY: Mark Teixeira has seen a drop in batting average for the past three seasons, perhaps due in part to the increased use of defensive shifts against him. But, this year, it’s getting a little nutty in over-achieving Tampa Bay. The New… -
Is Edwin Encarnacion Finally for Real This Time?
10 May 2012 | 8:52 amEdwin Encarnacion, the designated hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays who is also qualified in many fantasy leagues as a first baseman and third baseman, has gotten off to a roaring start in fantasy baseball 2012, making him one of the top players in the game right now. In the first month of the season, Edwin Encarnacion hit .322, with 8 homers, 21 RBI, and 4 stolen bases, which makes him a fantasy baseball player’s dream. He was one of the fantasy baseball sleepers this year, because Edwin Encarnacion has not exactly been highly touted. So what is the deal with Edwin Encarnacion? Is he worth… -
MLB 2012 Star Kate Upton Banned by YouTube
6 May 2012 | 12:02 amBaseball fans already know about Kate Upton. She appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated and followed that up by making commercials with Justin Verlander for MLB2012. Now, Kate Upton (no relation to Justin or B.J.) is in the news again with this video that was banned by YouTube, then after it was moved to Vimeo, YouTube decided to put it back on its site. -
Swinging Around The Rogers Centre with Yu Darvish
5 May 2012 | 11:01 pmWhen we came out in preseason touting Yu Darvish thanks to watching YouTube videos of his pitching in Japan, many of you were skeptical that Darvish would rank as high as the 15th best pitcher in the league. So, we decided to see for ourselves and crossed the border to see Darvish pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, April 30. Darvish’s performance, much to the delight of the largely Asian audience, was superb and Yu ran his record to 4-0 on the year and his ERA dropped to 2.18. Based on Darvish’s 2012 stats, at least so far, Darvish is living up to our… -
EXCLUSIVE: Hazel Mae Blue Jays Pictures
5 May 2012 | 9:07 pmOne of the most popular posts we’ve ever done is that of Hazel Mae, former MLB.com announcer. For some reason, our readers really like to see pictures of Hazel Mae and many of you have asked as to where she is this season. Well, we made the trip up north to see the Toronto Blue Jays play the Texas Rangers earlier this week. We said we went to scout Yu Darvish, but we really went to see Hazel Mae’s pregame show. Here are exclusive pictures by BallparkBob of an expecting Hazel Mae on the set for Blue Jays Pregame from The Rogers Centre in Toronto. Hazel Mae is now a Blue Jays…
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You Go Tell Rafael That I Ain’t Taking No Jive
16 May 2012 | 2:15 amDavid Robertson to the DL for three weeks with a left oblique strain. 2009 was the Year of the Oblique, then there was the Middle Infieluenza Outbreak of Twenty-Ten, and 2011 was a war between General Soreness and Major Discomfort. This year is The Closepocalypse. If you’re a closer and gonna go to the DL, at least get your make-believe plague right. (Oh no, I Can Haz Razzburger has taken over the site!!! Guys and four girl readers, picture the earth is a lolzpop, then this is The Closepocalypse. My apologies, but our advertisers asked if I could bring in more of the teenaged… -
Pitcher Profile: Drew Smyly Gives Up More Than 2 ERs, Is Frowny
15 May 2012 | 1:00 pmEvery time I think about Drew Smyly, I think of Cliff Curtis from Training Day. That movie ended weird. “Don’t bleed on my floor,” he says after almost shooting Ethan Hawke in the bathtub with a shotgun. Pretty typical Saturday night if ya ask me, I dunno why Hawke got all bent out of shape and jumped on Denzel’s Monte Carlo. But now when you say “Smyly,” it evokes feelings of waiver-wire hang-ups; where if he hasn’t been picked up in your league, you probably had him all queued up or someone else has. Buried underneath the Jacob Turner hype, Drew Smyly has progressed… -
The King of Baseball
15 May 2012 | 12:00 pmIn a prior article posted in Razzball, “An Audacious Account of the Evolution of the Rules of Baseball,” I touched upon the various exploits of Michael “King” Kelly. However, some of Kelly’s antics were so outrageous, so entertaining, and his impact on the evolution of the game so profound, that I thought that he was deserving of his own article. The greatest player, as well as greatest drawing card during the aboriginal years of baseball, was “King” Kelly. He was incredibly talented, ingenious, and charismatic; an impeccable dresser and flamboyant to the point of… -
Duffy The Ligament Slayer
15 May 2012 | 2:15 amThe Royals physician diagnosed Danny Duffy with a torn UCL, which would mean Tommy John surgery. In related news, Dr. James Andrews is filing a trademark lawsuit, saying he’s the only doctor that can shut down pitchers for longer than 60 days. In sorta related news, Francisco Liriano is still waiting to come back. In unrelated news, when Dr. James Andrews opens his milk, it goes bad immediately, then is good again in 280 to 360 days. Anyway, here’s what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball: Dee Gordon – 1-for-4 as he hits .212. I’m not pointing any… -
Creeper of the Week: Ryan Roberts
14 May 2012 | 1:00 pmJesus Hamilton Christ, has anyone ever been that hot? After contributing a .467 AVG with 9 HR and 18 RBI this last week, if you Hamilton owners somehow managed to lose your matchup I feel bad for you son, you got 99 problems and a bitch ass offense is one of them. Anyone who owns Hamilton, Beltran, and McCutchen and lost should probably just give up on anything that possesses any element of chance. You’re cursed. For fantasy owners who aren’t blessed and don’t have a player (or 3) who turns into God doing a Babe Ruth impression for an entire week, and/or you’ve got a…
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Getting to know the Twins’ draft options with the No. 2 overall pick
16 May 2012 | 12:05 amNot all draft classes are created equal and unfortunately for the Twins they've stumbled into a bad year to have their first top-10 pick since 2001 and five other top-100 selections. There's no year in which having the No. 2 overall pick won't allow a team to potentially land a future star-caliber player, but the consensus on this year's pool is that it lacks the elite-level talent typically available that high in the draft and isn't even particularly strong in overall depth. Georgia high school outfielder Byron Buxton is widely considered the highest-upside prospect in the class, but several… -
Podcast: “Gleeman and The Geek” (Episode 41)
14 May 2012 | 12:05 amTopics for this week's episode of Gleeman and The Geek included Danny Valencia's demotion to Triple-A and Francisco Liriano's move to the bullpen as part of yet another roster shakeup, Scott Diamond's unexpected gems, votes of confidence, Dan Osterbrock's outspoken tweets, our PickPointz contest winners from last week and predictions for this week, what the future holds for Trevor Plouffe and Joe Benson, and my mom calling in for Mother's Day. Gleeman and The Geek: Episode 41 In addition to the direct download link above you can also subscribe to the podcast via iTunes. This week's blog… -
Twins Notes: Birthday boys, pimping, demoting, neglecting, and mocking
11 May 2012 | 12:05 am• Reminder: Gleeman and The Geek airs live on KFAN at 4:00 on Sunday. I can neither confirm nor deny that this week's show will just be me sighing into the microphone for an hour. • Happy birthday to No. 1 prospect Miguel Sano, who turned 19 years old today and is hitting .303/.417/.655 with 10 homers and 20 walks in 33 games at low Single-A. Last week Sano hit a game-winning homer against the Angels' affiliate and the benches cleared because, as Cedar Rapids manager Jamie Burke put it: "I think he kind of pimped that home run a little bit." Here's more from Jeff Johnson of the Cedar… -
Twins’ latest shakeup sends Valencia to Triple-A and Liriano to bullpen
10 May 2012 | 12:49 amMinutes after the final out of last night's loss the Twins shook up the roster for the second time this week, demoting Danny Valencia to Triple-A and designating Matt Maloney for assignment while calling up utility man Darin Mastroianni and right-hander P.J. Walters from Rochester. They also announced that Francisco Liriano has been shifted to the bullpen, with Walters taking his spot in the starting rotation beginning Saturday against the Blue Jays. Less than 48 hours earlier Ron Gardenhire insisted that the Twins would stick with Liriano as a starter, but now they're apparently hoping to… -
Morneau’s latest injury leads to Dozier’s arrival and roster shakeup
8 May 2012 | 12:05 amJustin Morneau exited last Monday's game with soreness in his surgically repaired left wrist, immediately flying from California to Minnesota to be examined by team doctors and admitting that the injury had been bothering him for several days. At the time I wondered why the Twins wouldn't just put him on the disabled list for two weeks if the situation was serious enough for a cross-country flight and an MRI exam for a chronically injured player. Instead, as they've done far too many times with far too many injured players during the past few seasons, they kept Morneau on the active roster…
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Fantasy Forecast®: Daily MLB Team Rankings
15 May 2012 | 12:00 amMighty Max produces Power Rankings for every MLB team! -
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Fantasy Baseball: Injury Insights
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Fantasy Baseball: Treasure Hunting
10 May 2012 | 12:00 amContributor Jamie Lance goes Treasure Hunting for hidden gems every week.
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Top Third-Year Receivers Poised For A Breakout Season
15 May 2012 | 3:22 pmOne of the many rules of thumb in fantasy football is to make sure you are fully aware of the many receivers entering their third year of play. The reason for this is because the third year of play often becomes the player’s potential “breakout” season. One shining example of this theory is Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin, who broke out last season—with a rookie quarterback, mind you—posting career numbers in catches (87), yards (967) while tying his record in TDs (6) from his rookie campaign back in 2009. This theory does, however, come with its fair share of risk involved. -
Must Own Recievers Who Aren’t Number 1 Selections
14 May 2012 | 7:26 pmThe fevered pitch that comes with the anticipation of a new fantasy football season is almost as paramount as the apparent state of awe most television viewers are currently in as they wait for the Desperate Housewives Wives series finale. With that anticipation, however, comes the daunting task of not only getting ramped up for a new season, but also having the fortitude to rifle through the myriad of articles that offer keen advice. Like this one. With that said, we all know that 2012 fantasy football mock drafts and ADP info are in full swing because fantasy football owners are trying to… -
Fantasy Football 2012: Current Top 20 Fantasy Players By ADP
14 May 2012 | 3:31 pmOne of the greatest tools Fantasy Football owners can start using right now in preparations for their Fantasy Drafts, even if they are still a few months away, is to use ADP lists. For those who don’t know, ADP stands for Average Draft Position and could be used as an excellent tool in helping us construct the base of our cheat sheets. Below is a small top-20 sample from our friends at MyFantasyLeague.com, followed by a quick summary from yours truly. This list is based on a normal 12-team league and a combination of PPR and non-PPR scoring. For a complete listing, make sure you check… -
Adrian Peterson Is No Longer Number One Material?
9 May 2012 | 8:37 amIn 2011 Minnesota Vikings phenom running back Adrian Peterson tore both his MCL and ACL ending his 2011 season, which now begs the question whether Adrian Peterson is no longer number one material in Fantasy Football. But the news pouring over the wire is that Adrian Peterson is right on track with his recovery, otherwise continually showing he is in fact a freak of nature. Just recently it was reported that Peterson is not only running—one month after beginning dryland running, mind you—but he beat his teammates during wind sprints according to ESPN TwinCities 1500. As unbelievable as… -
5 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers You’ll Wish You Didn’t Draft In 2012
8 May 2012 | 3:23 pmEvery year we see a growing number of new faces at the wide receiver position who put up surprisingly high stats in Fantasy Football. Whether it be from a rookie, or from a 5-year journeyman, there is always going to be a few receivers who go undrafted in your Fantasy Football Drafts that will make a name for themselves. But what about those guys who should be avoided? Below are a few guys who I won’t be taking this year. When it comes to receivers, it’s always good to keep saying to yourself JUST BECAUSE HE STARTS, IT DOESN’T MAKE HIM FANTASY WORTHY!!! The Seahawks may have…
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Part Timers: Fantasy Baseball Players You May Have Missed
15 May 2012 | 9:57 pmWhen looking for players to fill your fantasy baseball roster form free agency or the waiver wire in your league, one of the first things many owners look for is performance, and rightly so. If a player is receiving every day playing time, he is more likely to help your fantasy team, after all, right? Maybe not. Think about it... is it better to have a player who plays every day but only hits a weak .250 with no power or speed? The good news is that there are many options among players who are part-timers who may just help your team. Best of all, your fellow owners probably have overlooked… -
Dear Mr. Fantasy FREE ROLL
14 May 2012 | 3:34 pmHere is your chance to compete against Chris and The Fantasy Doctor! This Friday, May 18th Draft Street will be holding a Free Rollfor listeners and readers of Dear Mr. Fantasy. Simply click on the link below or the icon on the left, register and build your roster for Friday's baseball games (staying within an imaginary salary cap). As the games are played, points are awarded based upon on-field performance of the players on your roster. The prize pool for the free roll is $250 (with the top 6 spots taking home a split of the money). Follow the link, register, choose your team and try to beat… -
Fantasy Baseball Spot Starter of the Day - May 10, 2012
9 May 2012 | 10:05 pmHenderson Alvarez (TOR) @ MIN Sure, he’s not striking out a lot of batters but he has pitched well this season and is coming off a complete game against the Angels. He should fare just as well against another anemic offense in Minnesota with his steady stream of groundball-inducing pitches. -
Fantasy Baseball Podcast - May 6, 2012
7 May 2012 | 10:47 pmChris and the Fantasy Doctor are joined by Josh Kay from Roto Analysis and At Home Plate and discuss injuries to Mariano Rivera, Cory Luebke and Pablo Sandoval. The guys debut a new segment called “Numbers Game” and get to tweets and emails from listeners. Click on the show icon below to visit the podcast website where you can stream the show or download it for later listening. Click on the iTunes logo to visit the iTunes site where you can download the podcast for your iPod, iPad or iPhone. -
Disaster Relief: Fantasy Baseball Closers on the Waiver Wire
5 May 2012 | 8:48 pmIn the wake of the Mariano Rivera injury, we are reminded just how volatile the closer position is in fantasy baseball. No other position is the sole contributor of an entire fantasy category (saves) and no other position sees as much turnover. With the recent demotion of Carlos Marmol, along with a rash of injuries to closers around major league baseball, it’s time to look to the waiver wire for relief on your fantasy roster: Rafael Soriano (NYY) – With Mo’s injury, a huge hole is left in the Yankees bullpen. In fantasy terms, this is a potentially very lucrative position to be filled.
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The 2012 Minor League Report – Week 7
15 May 2012 | 10:59 pmShortstop Jurickson Profar (TEX) extended his hitting streak to 25 games at Double-A and has now reached based in 34 straight games. He has more than held his own at AA at just 19-years-old and he is now hitting .291 with four home runs, 19 RBI and six stolen bases in 148 at bats. He is going to present the Rangers with an interesting dilemma in another year when he is ready for the major leagues with Elvis Andrus and Ian Kinsler entrenched in the middle of the infield. With Jeff Niemann hitting the disabled list for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team may look to Triple-A for a new pitcher in… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Closer Report – Week 7
14 May 2012 | 8:05 pmThe Chicago White Sox reversed course last week on their announcement they would be moving Chris Sale from the rotation to the closer role. Sale made just one appearance in out of the bullpen and then was moved back into the rotation with a start on Saturday against Kansas City. Manager Robin Ventura has three players to pick from to close with Addison Reed looking like favorite until he allowed six runs in 1/3 of an inning on Sunday. Matt Thornton has been less than impressive of late with eight runs allowed in his last 2 2/3 innings of work. Hector Santiago by default might be back in the… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Lineup Planner – Week 7
13 May 2012 | 8:55 pmHere is a look at the latest news and notes from around major league baseball to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 7 (May 14 – May 20) of the 2012 fantasy baseball season. American League: 7 games: all teams Hitters: Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings sat out his sixth consecutive game with an injured knee and there is still no timetable for his return although it does not sound he will need a trip to the disabled list. Unless some new breaks early Monday morning, it is best to reserve him for next week if you have other alternatives. The Baltimore Orioles… -
2012 Two Start Pitchers – Week 7
11 May 2012 | 8:01 pmWith all major league baseball teams in action every day next week, there should be plenty of good options to pick from to make up some ground in wins and strikeouts by adjusting the starting pitchers in your lineup. Here is a look at the two start pitchers for week seven of the fantasy baseball season. The pitchers below are listed alphabetically and not in any type of ranked order. American League: Start them: Brandon Morrow ~ TB (Niemann), NYM (Batista) CC Sabathia ~ @BAL (Chin), CIN (Cueto) Colby Lewis ~ KC (Chen), @HOU (Harrell) Dan Haren ~ OAK (Ross), @SD (Suppan) David Price ~ @TOR… -
2012 Waiver Wire – Week 6
10 May 2012 | 6:25 amLast week I wrote about David Robertson taking over as closer for the New York Yankees and being the guy to own based on his stuff. Unfortunately, that stuff does not always necessarily translate once the pressure of the ninth inning is added to the mix. He picked up a save Tuesday night despite allowing three base runners in an inning of work and tonight he blew a save against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing four runs in 2/3 of an inning. Rafael Soriano figures to get the next save opportunity based on Robertson’s outings the last two games, which gives Soriano some more value in deeper…
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Sons of Roto - Fantasy Baseball 2012 Rankings, Projections, Advice, Team Names, etc.
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Daily Joust: Win Free Money
11 May 2012 | 7:02 amMake Money. Stay Pimpin'. Photo Credit: istolethetve Just another public service announcement that the good folks at Daily Joust are trying to give you money... again. You are all probably aware of our partnership with this fine service, that allows you true gamers to battle dudes with a single fantasy lineup for one day in order to win money. Normally you need to put down a wager, but the Daily Joust heads are so confident that you'll love their game, that they are giving you a chance to enter a FREE team and win up to $250. This free contest starts today (Friday, May 11th) at 7:00 PM… -
Lying, Whoring Numbers: 5/9/12
9 May 2012 | 5:26 pmIn Italy, admiring the statue of DavidPhoto Credit:Caroline Bonarde Ucci Welcome to “John Travolta Numbers.” You know, because John Travolta lies (naked, for potentially gay masseuses) and whores (naked, for potentially gay masseuses). Think that joke is a stretch? Well, my retort is that I stretched your moms out last night, and I didn’t even need to pose as a masseuse (though if I did, it would be a totally hetero disguise complete with beef jerky and matted-together issues of “Greasy V’s” magazine).More after the jump: -
MLB Real Talk: Josh.0
9 May 2012 | 5:10 pmPhoto Credit:Keith Allison Emerging from the clutter of the A’s outfield, Josh Reddick has become a serious option for owners even in three-outfield formats. Find out why it is your civic duty to help bump his ownership rate up... after the jiz-ump: -
Shitting The Bed
8 May 2012 | 6:18 amPhoto Credit: Marianne O'Leary Although baseball is well underway and the season is chugging along as usual, there are a number of absolute studs that have been seriously underperforming. Obviously everybody and their mother knows of Albert Pujols’ struggles, but Jose Bautista and Robinson Cano are also putting up duds on the regular nowadays. Moving down the totem pole a bit, guys like Jose Reyes, Ben Zobrist, Brandon Philips, and Nelson Cruz are also punishing owners for taking them early in the draft. Find out what the future holds for these dudes.More after the jump: -
Lying, Whoring Numbers: 5/2/12
2 May 2012 | 8:12 pmPhoto Credit: Goaliedudegreg The thing about numbers is...Aw fuck it. I’m feeling way too lazy to write up an intro tonite. Just hit the jump and find out everything you need to know about Dee Gordon, Zack Greinke, Freddie Freeman and Kyle Drabek.More after the jump:
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The 2012 Minor League Report – Week 7
15 May 2012 | 10:59 pmShortstop Jurickson Profar (TEX) extended his hitting streak to 25 games at Double-A and has now reached based in 34 straight games. He has more than held his own at AA at just 19-years-old and he is now hitting .291 with four home runs, 19 RBI and six stolen bases in 148 at bats. He is going to present the Rangers with an interesting dilemma in another year when he is ready for the major leagues with Elvis Andrus and Ian Kinsler entrenched in the middle of the infield. With Jeff Niemann hitting the disabled list for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team may look to Triple-A for a new pitcher in… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Closer Report – Week 7
14 May 2012 | 8:05 pmThe Chicago White Sox reversed course last week on their announcement they would be moving Chris Sale from the rotation to the closer role. Sale made just one appearance in out of the bullpen and then was moved back into the rotation with a start on Saturday against Kansas City. Manager Robin Ventura has three players to pick from to close with Addison Reed looking like favorite until he allowed six runs in 1/3 of an inning on Sunday. Matt Thornton has been less than impressive of late with eight runs allowed in his last 2 2/3 innings of work. Hector Santiago by default might be back in the… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Lineup Planner – Week 7
13 May 2012 | 8:55 pmHere is a look at the latest news and notes from around major league baseball to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 7 (May 14 – May 20) of the 2012 fantasy baseball season. American League: 7 games: all teams Hitters: Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings sat out his sixth consecutive game with an injured knee and there is still no timetable for his return although it does not sound he will need a trip to the disabled list. Unless some new breaks early Monday morning, it is best to reserve him for next week if you have other alternatives. The Baltimore Orioles… -
2012 Two Start Pitchers – Week 7
11 May 2012 | 8:01 pmWith all major league baseball teams in action every day next week, there should be plenty of good options to pick from to make up some ground in wins and strikeouts by adjusting the starting pitchers in your lineup. Here is a look at the two start pitchers for week seven of the fantasy baseball season. The pitchers below are listed alphabetically and not in any type of ranked order. American League: Start them: Brandon Morrow ~ TB (Niemann), NYM (Batista) CC Sabathia ~ @BAL (Chin), CIN (Cueto) Colby Lewis ~ KC (Chen), @HOU (Harrell) Dan Haren ~ OAK (Ross), @SD (Suppan) David Price ~ @TOR… -
2012 Waiver Wire – Week 6
10 May 2012 | 6:25 amLast week I wrote about David Robertson taking over as closer for the New York Yankees and being the guy to own based on his stuff. Unfortunately, that stuff does not always necessarily translate once the pressure of the ninth inning is added to the mix. He picked up a save Tuesday night despite allowing three base runners in an inning of work and tonight he blew a save against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing four runs in 2/3 of an inning. Rafael Soriano figures to get the next save opportunity based on Robertson’s outings the last two games, which gives Soriano some more value in deeper…
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Future Rookies: Week 5
15 May 2012 | 8:46 amThe Orioles brought up an outfielder on Sunday to help fill an injury created void in left field. Meanwhile, Royals fans who are suffering through a tough season can take solace in knowing they have another exciting young hitter down on the farm. On the flip side, Rangers fans who are enjoying the work their [...] -
Wide World of Waivers: Power, Speed, Hits in the Outfield
14 May 2012 | 8:00 amThe outfield position is experiencing several breakout performances in May (and the latter part of April), and most leagues have options to fill any of your standard fantasy scoring needs. In addition, we have a couple Phillies hitters that may be heating up, a couple Pirates pitchers worth owning in more leagues, and just another [...] -
Weekend Warrior: Mother’s Day and the Return of Pettitte
11 May 2012 | 8:00 amWhat did you get your mother for Mother’s Day? Two years ago, Dallas Braden gift-wrapped the 19th perfect game in history for his mother, so whatever you cooked up, it’s not topping that. Perfect game candidates this Mother’s Day include Cole Hamels (vs. Padres), Ricky Romero (vs. Twins) and Wandy Rodriguez (vs. Pirates). Sunday also [...] -
Wide World of Waivers: Cash Out on Cashner?
9 May 2012 | 8:00 amWe tabled our normal Waivers column to bring you an emergency Bottom of the 9th on Monday. With tables turning in closer spots around the league, owners worldwide found themselves burning FA budget and waiver claims on several different RPs. One of those guys was Andrew Cashner, the supposed closer in San Diego, but it [...] -
Future Rookies: Week 4
8 May 2012 | 8:00 amFans of Double-A baseball have been treated to some scintillating play at the dish and on the bump. This week’s Future Rookies is reflective of that fact, as only two featured upper minors players have received the bulk of their time in Triple-A. One of those Triple-A players was summoned from the minors to replace [...]
