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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Sunday
The Sunday schedule renders a risky supply of arms but more reliable bats to fortify your lineup. Here they are, each available in at least half of all ESPN leagues. Luis Gil (R), rostered in 16% of ESPN leagues, New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners: The Yankees pitching has been ravaged with Gerrit Cole and […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday
Official announcements of pitching plans have been slower than usual since the break. One reason for this is that teams are beginning to monitor pitching workloads after last season’s abbreviated campaign. While some delays are the result of teams still waiting to be sure that injured hurlers are truly ready to return from the IL, […]
Continue readingMLB All-Star Game uniforms not drawing All-Star reviews on social media
DENVER — Fashion forward? Maybe more like fashion faux pas. The fans on social media weren’t exactly raving about the new MLB All-Star jerseys that were on display Tuesday night. No classic birds-on-a-bat design for the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field, no sweet script for the Los Angeles Dodgers. No brown pinstripes on the […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday
If you haven’t yet read my primer on how weather can give you a MASSIVE edge in fantasy baseball, be sure to check that out now, as it will help provide context for my player evaluations each week. Here are Tuesday’s choices to bolster your fantasy squad, with everyone available in at least half of […]
Continue readingMajor League Baseball’s crackdown on sticky substances begins with regular checks on pitchers Monday
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom was stopped coming off the mound after retiring the side in order in the first inning, and chuckled as he handed his glove and cap over to the umpire. The New York Mets ace then undid his belt buckle as requested, showing there was no goop there either. This was […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday
On a fuller slate, there are ample options, so chancing a hitter receiving just three plate appearances isn’t necessary. However, Monday offers only six other games besides the Braves and Mets’ twin bill. Complicating matters is that Jacob deGrom is scheduled to work one half for the Mets. The concern he is scratched last minute […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday
The slate is strong for spot starters though not as lush with batter. Looking ahead, just 10 games are on Thursday’s docket so spending a little more time to optimize Wednesday pitching could pay dividends. Here are the standard array of arms and sticks designed to get you over the hump. Each is rostered in […]
Continue readingMay MLB Quirkjians — A month of May, May and Mays, plus Anderson, Anderson and Anderson
May began with two Mays pitching. The month also included the 90th birthday for Willie Mays. And that is just the beginning — because there was plenty of wild, weird and wacky. Here are The Quirkjians for May. May 1 Dodgers pitcher Justin May made his first appearance ever in a game in the month […]
Continue readingMilwaukee Brewers-Washington Nationals opener PPD due to weather; doubleheader scheduled for Saturday
Washington manager Davey Martinez announced the scheduling change during his pregame Zoom call with reporters. The game will be made up Saturday as part of a split doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. The second game will begin at 7 p.m. Both games will be seven innings and each team will be able to add a […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday
The nightly no-hitter watch will be in Motor City as Gerrit Cole takes on the Tigers. In Houston, Framber Valdez will make his 2021 debut against the Padres. The Astros were concerned the southpaw may require season-ending surgery after fracturing his left ring finger in the spring, but he was able to avoid the knife […]
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