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Anthony Gose, 31, former outfielder converted to reliever, flashes 100 mph heat for Cleveland Indians, fans Salvador Perez
CLEVELAND — Formerly a fleet outfielder, Anthony Gose returned to the majors five years later Monday night as a rocket-armed reliever for the Cleveland Indians, flashing 100 mph heat and fanning Royals slugger Salvador Perez. Gose pitched 1⅔ innings, allowing one run and one hit with one walk and one strikeout in the second game […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday
Of course, when the pitching is questionable, that usually leads to plenty of bats being in favorable spots, so load up on sticks if you have vacant lineup spots to fill. Here’s a look at Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN.com leagues. Carlos Hernandez (R), rostered in […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes – Pitcher and hitter rankings for Sunday
Speaking of which, Sunday’s streaming pitcher inventory has some useful names, along with the usual array of familiar bats with a few late-season contributors. Good luck to all those competing in their head-to-head playoffs as well as the season-long crowd looking to finish the season strong. Here are Sunday’s suggestions, each rostered in fewer than […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Saturday
Here’s a look at Saturday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Elieser Hernandez (R), rostered in 27% of ESPN leagues, Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves: Since returning from the injured list, Hernandez has posted a 3.90 ERA with a 9.2 K/9 and 1.7 BB/9 over seven starts. […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes – Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday
The 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 readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday
The common thread here is that all recommendations are available in over 50% of ESPN leagues. Nestor Cortes Jr. (L), rostered in 31% of ESPN leagues, New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: The Yankees snapped a four-game losing streak on Wednesday and will look to Cortes to win their second straight contest. The left-hander draws […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday
With respect to the games that do count, there are a lot of repeat visitors to this space, along with some newcomers and old friends. Here are Tuesday’s featured players, all available in at least 50% of ESPN leagues. Austin Gomber (L), rostered in 30% of ESPN leagues, Colorado Rockies at Texas Rangers: It’s been […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday
Here’s a look at Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Miles Mikolas (R), rostered in 18% of ESPN leagues, St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates: It’s been a long road back for Mikolas, who was sidelined for roughly four and a half months due to shoulder […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday
Here are Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Madison Bumgarner (L), rostered in 53% of ESPN leagues, Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Bumgarner has quietly pitched well since returning from injury after the All-Star break. In six starts, he has not allowed more than two earned […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 19: Where all 30 teams stand as playoff races heat up
We’re more than halfway through August, and teams are making a statement in the MLB playoff races ahead of the final stretch. Have the Yankees surpassed the Red Sox in our rankings? Are the surging Braves finally in the top 10? Who’s on top in the seemingly eternal battle between the Dodgers and Giants? Here […]
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