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Joey Bats is Alive, Alive, ALIVE!
The Toronto Blue Jays scored just 4 runs in a win over the Tampa Bay Rays but Jose Bautista's 4 hits and 4 RBI would be all Toronto needed. Bautista scored Anthony Gose on a single in the 1st inning, homered in the 4th and in the 9th off Fernando Rodney to force extras. He then drove in the game winning run in the 10th on a single to right, scoring Colby Rasmus. Jose has...
Start/Sit: Thursday’s (5/23) Probable Starters
It’s slim pickings today as we only have five games to choose from. Remember, these recommendations are for 10-12 team mixed leagues and bold=start.Thursday’s Probable StartersEdwin Jackson, CHC @ Jeanmar Gomez, PIT — With so few options today, it would be hard to pass up a start from Jackson against a not-so-good Pirates offense. Gomez possesses no upside.Kevin Gausman, BAL...
2013 Fantasy Baseball, Total Run Series: Third Basemen
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We have just passed the quarter pole, so it is high time we look at how players at each position are performing and which ones will be on the trade block this summer. More often than not, seeing how players are performing can tell us which teams will be in the market for a player from that position. Certainly, third base is no different...
Fantasy Baseball Strategy: To Stream or not to Stream?
A.J. Griffin has been a good streaming candidate throughout 2013.Photo courtesy of Keith Allison.
Since this site’s inception, we’ve written a lot about streaming. It’s one of the most heavily used, and also heavily debated on topics in fantasy baseball. So, we’re going to continue to write about it.
Actually, I devote a column to it every week — Dixon’s Picks.
So,...
Fantasy Baseball Strategy: Hot Starters to Sell
Photo courtesy of Keith Allison
We are well into the fantasy baseball season and there have been many surprises and breakout players through the first seven weeks of the season. Some of these “surprises” will have an expiration date. You wouldn’t drink spoiled milk. Why would you keep a player who has gotten off to a great start but will show a lot of downside, as the summer...
Fantasy Baseball Daily Fix: May 23rd, 2013
Today marks a unique challenge when it comes to playing Draftkings. There hasn’t been a day in the season with this few games on the docket. My normal strategies really don’t play out here because there are only five games on the docket. That leaves you with only ten starting pitchers to choose from and ten position players at each position. The normal weeding out of players...
Prospect Profile: Jurickson Profar | INF | TEX
As a rule, we fantasy owners love to own prospects before our fellow owners. There’s little as rewarding as grabbing a minor leaguer before he becomes a household name and then watching as he develops into a stud. But how do you sort the big-timers from part-timers? Prospect Profile is here to help. This week we examine Rangers uber-prospect, Jurickson Profar.Player Name: Jurickson...
Texas Rangers Recall Ross Wolf, Option Cory Burns
The Texas Rangers changed up their bullpen some on Wednesday, purchasing the contract of right-handed reliever Ross Wolf from Triple-A Round Rock while optioning right-handed reliever Cory Burns to the same minor league affiliate. Don’t look for Wolf to make a huge impact, and could be shuffled to the minoors quickly. But he has been very solid in the minors this year so if he...
Daily FanDuel Picks: May 22, 2013
About two weeks ago a conversation was going in the comments section of one of these Daily FanDuel Picks posts. At the time I was running hot, winning eight in a row and pushing my ROI well into the black. A commenter asked me why I continued to play the $10 games instead of increasing my buy-in to $20. I explained that sooner or later my luck would end and I’d hit an equally cold...
Minnesota Twins Place 3B Trevor Plouffe On Disabled List (Concussion)
The Minnesota Twins had to place third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the 7-day disabled list due to suffering a concussion Tuesday night while breaking up a double play. There is no time-table set on his return as concussions are considered a much more serious injury than in the past, and he will have to pass a battery of tests before being allowed to return to action.
Taking his spot...
2013 Fantasy Baseball Rookie Report, Week 8: Gregorius Raking at the Plate
We’ve been given a great crop of rookie pitchers in 2013. The hitters? Not so much. Evan Gattis, with eight home runs, is the only rookie to hit more than four home runs as of Tuesday evening. Light-hitting Pete Kozma is second in RBI with 17. Only A.J. Pollock has stolen more than four bases. Out of those three only Kozma has an OBP above .300. Seven of the 17 rookie hitters with...
Fantasy Stock Watch: Edwin Jackson, Patrick Corbin
Bullish: Edwin JacksonEdwin Jackson is currently sporting a 1-6 record with a 5.76 ERA. Those aren’t numbers that are useful in fantasy baseball. Chances are Edwin was cut or can be had for a very small price in your fantasy league. I’ve never been a huge Jackson fan but he is definitely not as bad as he looks right now and could help your team going forward. He has been allowing...
I’d Roster That – May 22, 2013
Photo courtesy of Keith Allison.
This week we’ll take a look at a corner outfielder, a corner infielder, and a pair of starting pitchers. All stats are prior to Tuesday night’s games (Only Blanks played on Tuesday night, so only his stats have changed).
Kyle Blanks (26, Right handed hitting corner outfielder/first basemen, San Diego Padres) has never played more than 55...
Fantasy Baseball Daily Fix: May 22nd, 2013
I still remember the first time I went to Las Vegas just like it was yesterday. I had pretty good success at playing video poker and I did decently at the blackjack tables. My undoing ended up being a new game called “Let it Ride.” My young and foolish heart saw the big winnings I could get with one really good hand. My mind had yet to catch up. The problem is the long odds made...
Daily Fantasy Baseball Primer for 5/22/13
The following list is tailored toward fantasy baseball players that compete in wildly popular daily fantasy games on sites like Fanduel, Draftday and Draftstreet.
Recommendations are based on previous history, current streaks, and advantageous match ups against underperforming pitchers.
Night Games for 5/22/13
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High Dollar Play: Justin Verlander vs. Indians
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Pirates Activate Right-Handed Reliever Jose Contreras
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated right-handed reliever Jose Contreras from the bereavement list Tuesday. To make room for him on the active roster the Pirates have decided to option right-handed reliever Jered Hughes from Triple-A Indianapolis. Hughes will serve as relief depth for the organization and most likely will get another shot at the majors sooner or later in 2013....
Cleveland Indians NIck Swisher Leaves Team After Wife Has Baby
First and foremost congratulations to Nick Swisher, his wife and the new baby girl that they welcomed to this world Tuesday afternoon. The first baseman was placed on the paternity leave list by the Cleveland Indians. He is allowed to enjoy these moments with his family for a few days and hopefully he takes full advantage. FFLockerRoom hopes for a healthful childhood.
The post...
Cleveland Indians Recall INF Cord Phelps From Columbus
The Cleveland Indians have recalled infielder Cord Phelps from their Triple-A Columbus minor league affiliate to serve as infield depth at the major league level while first baseman Nick Swisher is out on paternity leave.
The post Cleveland Indians Recall INF Cord Phelps From Columbus appeared first on FFLockerRoom | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports News | Sports Talk |.
10 Current Trends I’m Not Buying
Dogs and cats are living in harmony! Up is down! Fast and the Furious is an actually refreshing franchise! Here are 10 things currently happening that I do not believe in continuing for much longer.Note: All stats end with games finished on Sunday, May 2010. James Loney is among the AL batting average league-leadersLoney currently sits at second with a .356 batting average...
Eduardo Sanchez Claimed By Chicago Cubs From St. Louis Cardinals
Right-handed reliever Eduardo Sanchez is switching organizations but still finds himself in the National League Central Division as he was claimed off of waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals by the Chicago Cubs. Chicago has assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Sanchez, while not decked out with talent, still has enough of an arsenal to where there was no doubt that he would be claimed...
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