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The Minor League Report – Week 10

Posted by Todd Lammi on June 9th, 2010

For fantasy baseball owners that have been holding onto minor league players on their reserve in order to get a mid-season boost to their teams, their patience is about to pay off. This week marked the debut of Stephen Strasburg and Mike Stanton on Tuesday with Brad Lincoln and Jose Tabata getting called up today by Pittsburgh and pitcher Jake Arrieta expected to arrive tomorrow to start against the New York Yankees.

Lincoln was 6-2 with a 3.16 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP in 68 1/3 innings with 55 strikeouts. It has been a long journey to the major leagues [...] Continue Reading…

The Closer Report – Week 10

Posted by Todd Lammi on June 8th, 2010

Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closer report for week 10. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.

While Matt Capps has blown four of his last six save opportunities, he is still the closer in Washington. Fantasy baseball owners blew some of their FAAB budget this weekend on Tyler Clippard when news surfaced about a possible change in roles, but Capps picked up the save for Stephen Strasburg’s first major league win on Monday night. [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 10

Posted by Todd Lammi on June 6th, 2010

Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the diamond to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 10.

American League:

The Detroit Tigers called up Danny Worth and sent down Adam Everett, so if you still have Worth reserved in an AL only format from earlier in the year, he should see time over Ramon Santiago at shortstop next week. Worth was hitting .287 in Triple-A with two home runs, 18 RBI and 12 stolen bases.

Orlando Hudson, out of action since May 30th is expected to go on [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 10

Posted by Todd Lammi on June 4th, 2010

Here is a complete look at the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers for week 10. 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 week 10: remember again that the list below is more focused on mixed leagues since in AL or NL only leagues in most cases you do [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 10

Posted by Todd Lammi on June 3rd, 2010

Here is a look at some potential players to target in your fantasy baseball league that might be out there on the waiver wire in week 10.

American League only:

3B – Danny Valencia – Valencia was called up by the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday and will see time at third base. His stay could be a short one if the team is looking for a hitter with Michael Cuddyer out a few days on bereavement leave, or his stay could be longer if the Twins actually give him at [...] Continue Reading…

The Minor League Report – Week 9

Posted by Todd Lammi on June 2nd, 2010

Hopefully if you have been reading previous articles, you have been rostering select minor league players to your reserve spots on your fantasy baseball team in preparation of June when we should start seeing more call ups from the minor leagues. While you should know almost all of the names on the list below, in case you have been busy this summer, here is a look at the next wave of players that should be coming up.

1) Stephen Strasburg (WAS) – not much to say about him as he as lived up to the hype. Is expected to get [...] Continue Reading…

The Closer Report – Week 9

Posted by Todd Lammi on June 1st, 2010

Here is a look at the closer report for week 9. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.

John Axford has taken control of the closer spot in Milwaukee with Carlos Villanueva falling into a secondary role. Axford has converted both of his save chances this season and has 13 strikeouts in eight innings. Trevor Hoffman had been working his way back toward the role with three scoreless innings before giving up three runs and five base runners in an [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 9

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 30th, 2010

Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the diamond to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 9.

American League:

Max Scherzer returned to the major leagues after two starts in Triple-A and proceeded to strike out 14 of 17 hitters on Sunday, while working 5 2/3 shutout innings against the Oakland A’s. His next start will come against Kansas City next weekend so I would have him active in a mixed league format.

Outfielder Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers is headed back to the 15-day disabled list again, meaning [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 9

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 28th, 2010

Here is a complete look at the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers for week 9. 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 week 9: remember again that the list below is more focused on mixed leagues since in AL or NL only leagues in most cases you do not have the option to [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 9

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 27th, 2010

Here is a look at some potential players to target in your fantasy baseball league that might be out there on the waiver wire in week 9.

American League only:

SP – Chris Tillman – I wrote about Tillman in the minor league report earlier this week. To me he is strictly an AL only play until he proves he can pitch in the major leagues the second time around. Until he is able to string together four or five good starts in a row, he should remain benched in mixed league [...] Continue Reading…

The Minor League Report – Week 8

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 25th, 2010

Baltimore announced that starting pitcher Chris Tillman will replace David Hernandez in the bullpen starting on Saturday against Toronto. I was hoping to see Jake Arrieta get a shot at the spot, but it looks like Tillman will have the first crack at it. Tillman had a 3.12 ERA in Triple-A with a 1.16 WHIP ratio and 47 strikeouts in 57 2/3 innings. His batting average against was higher tan what you would like to see for a Triple-A starter at .250.

Arrieta on the other hand at the same level has a 1.86 ERA to go along with a [...] Continue Reading…

The Closer Report – Week 8

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 24th, 2010

Here is a look at the closer report for week 8. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.

It is a guessing game in Baltimore who will get the next save opportunity with Alfredo Simon day-to-day with a hamstring injury and Koji Uehara likely headed to the disabled list. Cla Meredith with one save this season and a 5.79 ERA and 1.43 WHIP or situational lefty Will Ohman (14 2/3 scoreless innings, 1.23 WHIP) are the leaders for save chances this week.

Charlie [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 8

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 23rd, 2010

Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the diamond to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 8.

American League:

The return of Jacoby Ellsbury and Mike Cameron in Boston means that Darnell McDonald goes back to being a bench player or possibly sent back to Triple-A so make sure he is not in your starting lineup in week 8. Same goes for Jeremy Hermida and Bill Hall. Who would have guessed we would see Bill Hall get 20 at bats in a week in 2010?

Since Edwin Encarnacion returned from the disabled [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 8

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 22nd, 2010

Here is a complete look at the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers for week 8. 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 week 8: remember again that the list below is more focused on mixed leagues since in AL or NL only leagues in most cases you do not have the option to rotate too many starting pitchers [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 8

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 21st, 2010

Here is a look at some potential players to target in your fantasy baseball league that might be out there on the waiver wire in week 8.

American League only:

OF – Coco Crisp – Crisp comes off the disabled list Friday and immediately moves into the lead off spot in the batting order. Definitely a guy to grab in AL only leagues with the potential to steal 20 bases over the remainder of the season.

OF – Trevor Crowe – Crowe took over in the Cleveland outfield when Grady Sizemore was placed on the [...] Continue Reading…

The Minor League Report – Week 7

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 18th, 2010

There is good news for San Francisco Giants fans as Madison Bumgarner seems to have right his ship in Triple-A. After reports of a drop in velocity in spring training and in the regular season, it was determined that the loss of speed was not an injury but mechanical issues with his delivery. With the appropriate changes made and the addition of a cutter, Bumgarner has been back on track. His overall numbers have rebounded from his first two Triple-A starts in which he allowed 11 runs in seven innings. After eight starts, Bumgarner now has a 3.64 ERA [...] Continue Reading…

The Closer Report – Week 7

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 17th, 2010

Here is a look at the closer report for week 7. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.

The Washington Nationals promoted Drew Storen to the major leagues over the weekend. Storen will start off as a seventh inning set up man and will eventually take over as closer the last half of this season when/if Matt Capps is traded or else will start 2011 as the Nationals closer. Washington is living the dream now, with the team hanging in the race and Capps [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 7

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 16th, 2010

Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the diamond to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 7.

American League:

The Detroit Tigers waited as long as they could for Max Scherzer to turn it around, but after getting bombed again in his last start and allowing three more home runs, he was sent to Triple-A ad will be replaced in the rotation by Armando Galarraga. Galarraga had a 3.92 ERA in seven starts with 38 strikeouts in 41 1/3 innings in the minor leagues.

The Detroit Tigers were not demoting players on Saturday as [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Two Start Pitchers – week 7

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 15th, 2010

Here is a complete look at the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers for week 7. 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 week 7: remember again that the list below is more focused on mixed leagues since in AL or NL only leagues in most cases you do not have the option to rotate too many starting pitchers with the smaller player [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 7

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 14th, 2010

Here is a look at some potential players to target in your fantasy baseball league that might be out there on the waiver wire in week 7.

American League only:

1B – Juan Miranda – Miranda will give the New York Yankees a left-handed hitter off the Nick Johnson on the disabled list. Miranda was hitting .260 in 96 at bats in Triple-A with five home runs and 15 RBI.

2B – Joaquin Arias – Arias returns from the disabled list this weekend for the Texas Rangers, although he has a lot less value now than [...] Continue Reading…

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The Minor League Report – Week 10

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2010 Lineup Planner – Week 10

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 10

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 10

The Minor League Report – Week 9

The Closer Report – Week 9

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 9

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 9

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 9

The Minor League Report – Week 8

The Closer Report – Week 8

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 8

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 8

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 8

The Minor League Report – Week 7

The Closer Report – Week 7

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 7

2010 Two Start Pitchers – week 7

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