San Francisco Giants pitcher Carlos Rodon, frustrated after the fifth inning in a 7-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, kicked a bat in the dugout that hit shortstop Thairo Estrada in the knee on Tuesday. Teammates, including infielder Wilmer Flores, weren’t happy with Rodon’s display. “Unacceptable action,” Rodon said after the game. “I hit my […]
Continue readingIf 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 readingIf 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 readingThe fantasy landscape is lush with several pitchers to churn as well as a solid array of sticks to help on the hitting side of the ledger. Here is what you need to get over the hump, with everyone available on over 50% of all ESPN leagues. Luke Weaver (R), rostered in 8% of ESPN […]
Continue readingThe Arizona Diamondbacks’ unfathomable road struggles reached near-unprecedented heights on Wednesday night in a 13-7 loss to the host San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. The D-backs have now lost 22 consecutive road games, tying the 1963 New York Mets and the 1943 Philadelphia Athletics for the longest road losing streak since 1900. Overall, the […]
Continue readingD-backs manager Torey Lovullo fired hitting coach Darnell Coles and assistant hitting coach Eric Hinske on Thursday with the team struggling to score runs and mired in a 5-30 stretch dating to May 4. “I’m not pinning it on one person or one group because we’re all in this together,” Lovullo said. “But we’ve seen […]
Continue readingGood luck as the fantasy week closes! Here are Sunday’s suggestions to end the week on a high note, with everyone accessible in at least 50% of all ESPN leagues. Jordan Montgomery (L), rostered in 52.1% of ESPN leagues, New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles: Please allow me to bend the rules so that I […]
Continue readingHere’s a look at Saturday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Domingo German (R), rostered in 41% of ESPN leagues, New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles: German has been a rock-solid presence in the Yankees rotation this season. He’s allowed three or fewer earned runs in five […]
Continue readingFor the first time during the 2021 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are not atop our MLB Power Rankings. The defending world champions fell from No. 1 after a prolonged slump in which L.A. has gone just 7-15 and dropped five consecutive series since starting the season with an MLB-best 13-2 mark. Now the big […]
Continue readingHere are the players in the best spot to fortify your Monday lineup and start the week off in a strong manner. Luis Garcia (R), rostered in 4% of ESPN leagues, Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels: The Astros are being careful with Garcia’s innings, but he should be able to pitch the requite five […]
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