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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday
Here are Wednesday’s picks to help you get over the hump, with everyone available in over half of all ESPN leagues. Dane Dunning (R), rostered in 17% of ESPN leagues, Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels: Dunning has experienced the ups and downs endured by most young pitchers. His last outing was an impressive stifling […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes — Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday
Here are Tuesday’s choices to bolster your fantasy squad, with everyone available in at least half of all ESPN leagues. Ryan Weathers (L), rostered in 24% of ESPN leagues, San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Weathers left his last start early, so he may not go super deep here, but it’s a rough day for […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Opening Day
In past years, Opening Day has typically been a short slate with only a few games on the schedule. That’s not the case this time around. On Thursday, we are treated to a full slate of games, with all 30 teams suiting up. Needless to say, this Opening Day is going to be well worth […]
Continue readingFantasy Baseball mock draft H2H points: Trevor Bauer ascends to the first round
Hitters score a point for every base on hits (total bases), walk, run, RBI and stolen base, and lose a point when they strike out. Pitchers earn a point for every out they record (3 per inning) and an extra point for a strikeout, as well as 5 points for a win or a save. […]
Continue readingSan Francisco Giants outfielder Drew Robinson’s remarkable second act
This story includes graphic descriptions of a suicide attempt. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. ON APRIL 16, 2020, Drew Robinson woke up, spread peanut butter on a cinnamon-raisin bagel, pulsed a green smoothie, […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: How Dodgers, Rays and all 30 teams stack up for 2021
We can only hope 2021 will be a more normal season, with 162 games and fans in the stands and hot dogs to eat and overpriced beer to drink. We don’t know what the state of things will be come April 1, when the 2021 season is scheduled to begin, but we can speculate on […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings: The biggest 2020 surprise on all 30 teams
We’re just two weeks from the MLB playoffs, and the 2020 version promises to be full of thrills. Not only do we have an expanded 16-team format that should bring a March Madness feel to the best-of-three first round, we’ve got some exciting teams in the mix that we haven’t seen in October in quite […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday’s games
Create or join a league today >> Cheat Sheet Central >> Tony Gonsolin (R), rostered in 47% of ESPN leagues, Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres: Only 47% roster rate? I don’t quite understand how Gonsolin is this widely available, given how well he’s pitched and the fact that he’s had a rotation spot […]
Continue readingThe amazing numbers behind the Atlanta Braves’ 29-run outburst
The legendary baseball writer Roger Angell turns 100 next week. In his classic book “The Summer Game,” he poetically describes his beloved sport: “Since baseball time is measured only in outs, all you have to do is succeed utterly; keep hitting, keep the rally alive, and you have defeated time. You remain forever young. Sitting […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball forecaster for Week 7: Sept. 7-13
Hitter matchup ratings for the next 10 days Week 7 hitting ratings Week 7 pitcher rankings and two-start pitcher rankings There are six rescheduled games on the Week 7 schedule, five of which make up games postponed for COVID-19 reasons, which push the week’s grand total of games to a busy 100: Houston Astros-Oakland Athletics […]
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