Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closer report for week 23. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.
The big news last week was Florida closer Leo Nunez being pulled from the job in favor of Clay Hensley. August was a brutal month for Nunez that saw him go 3-for-6 in saves [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the diamond to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 23.
American League:
Alex Rodriguez returned to the New York Yankees lineup on Sunday, going 2-for-5 with an RBI. He should be active in all formats for next week.
Cliff Lee has been scratched from his Tuesday start for the Texas Rangers and could possibly be skipped the entire week depending on how his back feels. Scott Feldman will take the hill on Tuesday at [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a complete look at the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers for week 23. Obviously the top tier pitchers are going to be left in your line up, but here is a look at some of the more border line pitchers for mixed league starts and who they [...] Continue Reading…
With September 1 here, here is a look at some of the more interesting names that were called up today and they impact they might have in fantasy leagues over the course of the next five weeks. Keep in mind that there will be more players coming up and they still might be in Double-A or Triple-A if there team is in the playoffs.
1B / OF Brandon Allen (ARI) – Allen got the start in left field on Wednesday with Justin Upton out of the lineup and day-to-day. Allen went 2-for-3 and drove in four runs, thanks to a [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closer report for week 22. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.
The trade of Brian Fuentes from the Los Angeles Angels puts Fernando Rodney in the closer role in LA with Fuentes moving to a set up role in Minnesota behind Matt Capps. Although Fuentes picked up [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the diamond to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 22.
American League:
The trade of Brian Fuentes to the Minnesota Twins leaves Fernando Rodney in the closer role in Los Angeles so make sure he is active in your lineup next week.
Outfielder Nelson Cruz is expected to return from the disabled list for the Texas Rangers on Monday. Coming off of his third trip to the disabled list, he might be rested a game [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a complete look at the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers for week 22. Obviously the top tier pitchers are going to be left in your line up, but here is a look at some of the more border line pitchers for mixed league starts and who they face [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a look at some potential players to target in your fantasy baseball league that might be out there on the waiver wire for upcoming week 22.
American League:
OF/DH Marcus Thames – With Lance Berkman on the DL, Thames is seeing all at-bats versus lefty pitching for the Yankees. Thames is hitting .316 with four home runs and 16 RBI in 117 plate appearances.
RP Chris Sale – Sale is another first round draft pick from this year’s draft that has reached the majors. Currently pitching in relief for the Chicago White Sox, Sale was drafted as a [...] Continue Reading…
With only six weeks left in the fantasy baseball season and most trade deadlines past, now is the time to focus on getting players that may be trending hot and looking to drop those players that are turning ice cold as the season winds down. Here is a look at some hitters to buy or sell in week 21.
Buy:
Will Rhymes – all Rhymes has done when he has gotten the chance is hit in Detroit, to the tune of a .318 batting average after Wednesday’s game. Should be able to score some runs hitting second in the order and [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the minor leagues from a fantasy baseball perspective in the week 21 minor league report. With September 1 right around the corner, here is a look at some potential call ups that could have an impact for your fantasy baseball team the last month of the season.
C Hank Conger (LAA) – Conger has been solid at Triple-A with a .287 average, nine home runs and 42 RBI. He has good plate discipline with 50 walks and 55 strikeouts and could give your team a batting [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closer report for week 21. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.
Hisanori Takahashi had little problem last week in his first week as new closer for the New York Mets in place of Francisco Rodriguez. Takahashi picked up a save and worked 2 2/3 scoreless innings. With a 3.21 [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the diamond to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 21.
American League:
Francisco Liriano lost his status as a two start pitcher in week 21 when the Minnesota Twins decided to push him back to Thursday and instead moved up Nick Blackburn to start on Monday. Liriano will instead face Cliff Lee and Texas on Thursday.
Oakland A’s closer Andrew Bailey came off of the disabled list on Sunday and worked a scoreless innings with two [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a complete look at the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers for week 21. Obviously the top tier pitchers are going to be left in your line up, but here is a look at some of the more border line pitchers for mixed league starts and who they face in those [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a look at some potential players to target in your fantasy baseball league that might be out there on the waiver wire for upcoming week 21.
American League
OF Ryan Kalish – with Mike Cameron done for the season and Jacoby Ellsbury going back on the disabled list, Kalish is going to see regular playing time in Boston’s outfield. Kalish is hitting over .300 in 15 games with two home runs and eight RBI.
OF Matt Joyce – Joyce has been getting most of the time in Tampa Bay against right-handed pitching and could give your team [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closer report for week 20. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.
As if the season could get any worse for the New York Mets, today the team learned they will likely be without closer Francisco Rodriguez for the remainder of the season after he suffered torn ligaments in his pitching hand [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the diamond to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 20.
American League:
Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his hamstring injury. With this being the third time he has injured his hamstring, I would plan on finding a replacement for him in your line up next week.
Teammate Rich Harden was placed on the disabled list with shoulder tendinitis and will miss the next few [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a complete look at the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers for week 20. Obviously the top tier pitchers are going to be left in your line up, but here is a look at some of the more border line pitchers for mixed league starts and who they face in those starts.
Two-start pitchers [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a look at some potential players to target in your fantasy baseball league that might be out there on the waiver wire for upcoming week 20.
American League
OF Gregor Blanco – Acquired from Atlanta as part the Rick Ankiel/Kyle Farnsworth deal, Blanco is playing everyday for Kansas City’s depleted outfield. Blanco has never hit for power but will grab you a handful to a dozen steals for the rest of the season.
1B Chris Carter – One of Oakland’s top prospects, Carter was called up earlier this week to give the team some much needed power. Although he is [...] Continue Reading…
With many top players going down to injury this week already as well as some rookie call ups, here is a look at some players that should be on your fantasy baseball buy or sell list via trade or free agent pickups in week 19.
Buy:
Dan Hudson – Hudson is a perfect 3-0 in three starts since being traded to the National League. The control problems he had in the American League seem to have disappeared and he has worked at least seven innings in each of his three outings.
David Murphy – he has been getting consistent [...] Continue Reading…
Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the minor leagues from a fantasy baseball perspective in the week 19 minor league report.
I had a chance to attend Jordan Lyles Triple-A debut Tuesday night for the Round Rock Express, the affiliate for the Houston Astros. Lyles has made a quick ascent after being a first round pick in 2008 and now is one step away from the major leagues at the age of 19. He was featuring a fastball, a knuckle-curve and circle change as his three main pitches and despite some of [...] Continue Reading…
Buy baseball gloves and equipment from an online baseball shop.
