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Major 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 Thursday
With that in mind, here’s a look at Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in less than 50% of ESPN leagues. Justus Sheffield (L), rostered in 8% of ESPN leagues, Seattle Mariners at Detroit Tigers: Sheffield might be the top streaming option of the day, but that’s not saying much given the dearth […]
Continue readingOakland Athletics’ unlikely 11th win in a row shows just how hot they are
In 1983, the Chicago White Sox would win the AL West title and make the postseason for the first time since 1959. At one point during the season, Texas Rangers manager Doug Rader, unimpressed with the White Sox’s style of play, referred to it as “winning ugly.” It became the team’s slogan. On Wednesday, the […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday
Here are Friday’s selections to fill any weaknesses, all available in more than half of all ESPN leagues. Yusei Kikuchi (L), rostered in 43% of ESPN leagues, Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros: This matchup is favorable regardless, but it’s even better if several Astros regulars are unable to clear COVID-19 protocol in time for the […]
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 readingFantasy baseball mock draft, 10-team head-to-head each category: Mookie Betts is the top pick
This draft was held on Tuesday, March 2 and included fantasy analysts Eric Karabell, Tristan H. Cockcroft, AJ Mass, Todd Zola, Derek Carty and Mike Sheets, researcher Kyle Soppe and ESPN editors Pierre Becquey, Joe Kaiser and Dan Mullen. If you’d like to conduct your own mock drafts, check out the Mock Draft Lobby, select […]
Continue readingStrategies and tips for fantasy baseball auction drafts
Bear with me for a moment. While to this point we’ve discussed mostly introductory fantasy baseball tips, today we’ll take a bit of a leap to more advanced play. Don’t let that scare you off; there’s a very important reason to do this. Inning 1: Fantasy baseball 101 Inning 2: League formats Inning 3: Auction […]
Continue readingFirst baseman Matt Olson receives $5 million, 1-year deal from Oakland Athletics
The deal includes award bonuses. Olson, 26, batted .195 with 14 home runs and 42 RBIs playing all 60 games for the AL West champion A’s in 2020. Olson was eligible for arbitration for the first time. He earned $223,519 in prorated pay last season from a $603,500 salary. Second baseman Tony Kemp to a […]
Continue readingThe Houston Astros are headed to another ALCS. How angry should you be?
In the 1970s, influential psychologist Paul Ekman identified six basic emotions experienced in all human cultures. I’m not sure if he studied sports fans, but I’m guessing you had one of the following six reactions to the Houston Astros beating the Oakland Athletics on Thursday and moving on to the American League Championship Series: 1. […]
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