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Fantasy reaction to Dee Gordon’s trade to the Mariners

After all, Gordon is what he is at this point, and it’s extremely valuable. I’m actually not a fan of Gordon-types for the purposes of fantasy drafts or auctions because investing in players lacking power handicaps a team, but at the same time, it’s nice to have a guy provide 50-plus stolen bases per season. […]

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Reds manager sees Brandon Phillips as starter after trades vetoed

“It looks like Brandon is with us. Brandon, for me, is a second baseman of tremendous value and talent. It’s hard to just assign someone else that job,” manager Bryan Price said Sunday during a stop on the team’s caravan, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. “If Brandon’s with us, I expect him to be playing […]

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A’s acquire OF Khris Davis from Brewers for two prospects

Milwaukee acquired catcher Jacob Nottingham and right-handed pitcher Bubba Derby in the deal Friday. The A’s and Brewers each won only 68 games last year. The 28-year-old Davis hit 27 home runs last season, 10th-most in the National League, and he batted .247 with 66 RBI in 121 games. Davis is not eligible for free […]

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Defending my second-half rankings

In every relationship, there comes a time when it makes sense to take a step back from things and honestly assess where things stand. And for fantasy baseball owners, the four days of inaction that accompany the All-Star break was a perfect time to figure out exactly how you feel about your current lineup of […]

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Going all-in for an ace? Summer rentals bring hope, but no guarantees

In the meantime, pitch counts and statistical calculations can’t convey the sense of excitement Price provides every fifth day, or the world of promise that his presence heralds for October. Maybe Price will make his mark in a one-game wild-card matchup, or in the AL playoffs against the likes of Johnny Cueto or Dallas Keuchel. […]

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Mariners trade Robbie Ray to Giants for Mitch Haniger, Anthony DeSclafani

The Mariners also acquired outfielder Luke Raley from the Tampa Bay Rays for infielder José Caballero, sources told ESPN. Ray, 32, is owed $73 million over the final three seasons of his contract and is coming off Tommy John surgery. He is expected to return sometime after the All-Star break. His contract contains an opt-out […]

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Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Thursday’s MLB games

For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of […]

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Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Wednesday’s MLB games

For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of […]

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Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday’s MLB games

For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and how to best utilize the information, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file has been updated with overnight pitching changes and weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of […]

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Why Nationals, Mariners will top Vegas’ expectations

Prediction: Over 91.5 wins FanGraphs projection: 91-71 Baseball Prospectus projection: 86-76 It’s not too late to sign up for ESPN fantasy baseball! Renew an existing league, or sign up to play in a new one. Either way, it’s free. Sign up now! The Nationals won 95 games last season en route to their third National […]

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