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Impact of Reds-Indians-D-backs trade

But this one had a few twists: It was a three-team deal — the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds were the other two trade partners — and in this one, the Diamondbacks dealt the prospect Bauer … and weren’t the ones to land Choo. Instead, Choo landed in Cincinnati, making the Diamondbacks’ haul most curious. […]

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The Juan Martin del Potro feel-good story continues

NEW YORK — Seven years ago, a 20-year-old from Argentina lit up Arthur Ashe Stadium with an array of sizzling strokes capable of taking your breath away. Juan Martin del Potro brought down Roger Federer, ending a 40-match win streak, in a five-set final that suggested many more major titles. That one, glorious effort remains […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday

As always, what we’re concerned with is arms and bats to stream. All 30 teams are in action, but injured players could require a replacement. Here are the options to get you over the hump, everyone available in at least half of all ESPN leagues Logan Gilbert (R), rostered in 31% of ESPN leagues, Seattle […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday

Please note, the schedule starts early with the Mets hosting the Orioles for an 12:15 p.m. EST interleague matinee. The Reds and Pirates soon follow at 12:30 p.m. EST with another interleague clash at 1:10 p.m. EST featuring the Indians entertaining the Cubs. Here is Wednesday’s array of players designed to keep your lineup strong, […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Saturday

Jameson Taillon (R), rostered in 51% of ESPN leagues, New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers: Taillon’s 6.23 ERA across four starts is no doubt disappointing, but there are indications that better times are ahead. In 17 1/3 innings, the right-hander has racked up 21 Ks and just two walks, and his 2.96 expected ERA suggests […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Sunday

Strikeouts are up considerable from previous seasons as more batters are taking the all or nothing approach. Curiously, pitchers are garnering more punch outs on off-speed stuff, it isn’t just velocity inducing more whiffs. As for Sunday’s slate, it has a little of everything, highlighted by the finale of the Dodgers and Padres weekend set […]

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Fantasy 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% ESPN leagues. Wade Miley (L), rostered in 41% of ESPN leagues, Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals: No fantasy manager gets excited to roster Wade Miley, but there’s nothing wrong with taking advantage of a hot start against a […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Saturday

Here are Saturday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Huascar Ynoa (R), rostered in 30% of ESPN leagues, Atlanta Braves at Chicago Cubs: Ynoa fired five scoreless frames against Washington in his first start of the season, and he followed that up with six innings of one-run […]

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Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday

Drew Smyly (L), rostered in 13% of ESPN leagues, Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals: Smyly is simply a better pitcher than most people realize. Clearly many are chalking up 2020 to a small sample size or the impact of Oracle Park, but Oracle played quite hitter-friendly last year, and Smyly was a guy who was […]

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Handicapping the MLB teams battling for the final NL playoff spots

The National League playoff race is a mess. If you like “Hoarders,” “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” or the finale of “Game of Thrones,” you are certainly enjoying this mad scramble of mediocrity in Major League Baseball’s senior circuit. With less than three weeks left in the season — and many doubleheaders to be […]

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