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MLB 2024 Watchability Index: Ranking most fun teams to watch
We’ve created a super complex formula to score teams in seven different categories, creating a possible maximum score of 50. These categories fit into the general idea of: “What makes baseball exciting?” First, the 10-point categories (on a scale of 1-10 points maximum): Star power: This is based off our annual MLB Rank of the […]
Continue readingCarlos Carrasco to break camp with Guardians
The popular right-hander, diagnosed with leukemia during his first stint with Cleveland, has been told he’s got a spot on the team’s opening-day roster after attending spring training with a minor league deal. Carrasco will be either the fifth starter or a reliever. He went 88-73 in 242 games in 11 seasons for Cleveland before […]
Continue readingThe Playbook, Inning 8: Advanced stats to use for fantasy baseball
Baseball is such a different game today than it was when rotisserie was first invented. Back in 1980, most anyone interested in baseball was lured in by such “bubblegum card” numbers as batting average, home runs, wins and ERA. Over the years, the brightest minds in the game brought to light the fact that there […]
Continue readingJacob DeGrom makes spring debut for Mets, clocks 97 on fastball
“Still plenty of time to hopefully get that down,” the New York Mets ace said Sunday with a few laughs. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner tossed one inning and gave up Tyler White‘s RBI single on a 97 mph fastball in a 10-1 loss to a split squad of Houston Astros. DeGrom allowed […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday’s MLB games
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 readingBlue Jays reliever Erik Swanson placed on 15-day IL
Swanson departed Saturday’s 8-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the seventh inning. He retired pinch hitter Bo Naylor to start the inning and allowed a single to Myles Straw before showing discomfort after a pitch to Kole Calhoun. Swanson, 29, is 3-2 with a 3.10 ERA in 60 relief appearances this season after being […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Thursday’s MLB games
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. Game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared toward ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect in […]
Continue readingAstros’ Framber Valdez blanks Guardians for MLB’s 3rd no-hitter
HOUSTON — Framber Valdez threw the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history in a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Hours after the Astros reacquired ace Justin Verlander from the New York Mets, Valdez allowed just one baserunner on a walk in the fifth inning, but still faced the minimum thanks to […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball’s waiver wire: Looking beyond the recently promoted
This has already been quite the year for top prospect debuts, and we might actually see more in the coming days as the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaches. Among Kiley McDaniel’s preseason top 100 prospects, five of the top 10 who had yet to see any big league action have already made their debuts this […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday’s MLB games
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. Game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared toward ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect in […]
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