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The Playbook, Inning 3: Salary cap draft strategies
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 as there’s a very important reason to do this. Inning 1: Fantasy baseball 101 Inning 2: League formats Inning 3: […]
Continue readingBrusdar Graterol’s mother sees son pitch after 7 years apart
On Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, it finally happened. Graterol’s mother, Ysmalia, was in a suite and saw her son pitch a scoreless eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers. “It was so incredible. I’ve always wanted to pitch in front of my mom. Being so […]
Continue readingStanton hits 400th HR, but it ‘doesn’t change much’ for Yanks
More Teams. More Games. Giancarlo Stanton gets a curtain call after becoming the fourth-fastest player to reach 400 career home runs. (0:37) NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton reached a career milestone Tuesday night, hitting his 400th home run as the New York Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-1. Stanton’s two-run homer off reliever Jose Cisnero […]
Continue readingAstros lose no-hitter in 8th, then fall to Tigers on walk-off
More Teams. More Games. Parker Meadows walks off a 3-run homer that caps off a 4-1 Tigers comeback win vs. the Astros. (1:02) DETROIT — Rookie Parker Meadows hit his first career homer with two out in the ninth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night. […]
Continue readingReleased by Tigers, Eric Haase, 30, claimed by Guardians
The Guardians claimed the veteran catcher off waivers Monday, two days after he was released by the Detroit Tigers. That’s the team he grew up rooting for in Michigan and played on for four seasons. The 30-year-old Haase broke in with Cleveland, which drafted him 2011. He made his debut for the club in 2018 […]
Continue readingTigers release veteran catcher Eric Haase, sign Carson Kelly
Haase, 30, has been with Detroit since 2020. The 30-year-old has struggled at the plate, especially against left-handers with just a .129 average. Haase caught the second game of Friday night’s doubleheader before manager A.J. Hinch told him he was being designated. “It’s tough to deliver that type of news to someone who is universally […]
Continue readingRed Sox’s Chris Sale takes perfect game into 5th, K’s 7 in return
It might mean even more for the Red Sox. Sale retired Detroit’s first 14 batters Friday night, combining with two relievers on a two-hitter to lead the Red Sox past the Tigers 5-2. The win was Boston’s third in a row, helping the Red Sox pull within three games of the Toronto Blue Jays in […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for the Fourth of July
Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared towards ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect […]
Continue readingDetroit Tigers’ Matthew Boyd, Will Vest exit with injuries
Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd departed with left elbow discomfort after throwing only 15 pitches against the Texas Rangers on Monday night, and reliever Will Vest exited with right knee discomfort an inning later. Still, the Tigers went on to beat the AL West-leading Rangers 7-2. “Tough night to navigate with all the pitching,” Hinch […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 24: Where all 30 teams stand as playoff picture comes into focus
With one week left until the calendar turns to October, the 2021 MLB playoffs are just around the corner. But there is still much to be decided in the final days of the regular season, with everything from division titles and final postseason berths to the No. 1 pick in the 2022 MLB draft still […]
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