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Prospect Profile: Jurickson Profar | INF | TEX
As a rule, we fantasy owners love to own prospects before our fellow owners. There’s little as rewarding as grabbing a minor leaguer before he becomes a household name and then watching as he develops into a stud. But how do you sort the big-timers from part-timers? Prospect Profile is here to help. This week we examine Rangers uber-prospect, Jurickson Profar.Player Name: Jurickson...
Texas Rangers Recall Ross Wolf, Option Cory Burns
The Texas Rangers changed up their bullpen some on Wednesday, purchasing the contract of right-handed reliever Ross Wolf from Triple-A Round Rock while optioning right-handed reliever Cory Burns to the same minor league affiliate. Don’t look for Wolf to make a huge impact, and could be shuffled to the minoors quickly. But he has been very solid in the minors this year so if he...
Daily FanDuel Picks: May 22, 2013
About two weeks ago a conversation was going in the comments section of one of these Daily FanDuel Picks posts. At the time I was running hot, winning eight in a row and pushing my ROI well into the black. A commenter asked me why I continued to play the $10 games instead of increasing my buy-in to $20. I explained that sooner or later my luck would end and I’d hit an equally cold...
Fantasy Stock Watch: Edwin Jackson, Patrick Corbin
Bullish: Edwin JacksonEdwin Jackson is currently sporting a 1-6 record with a 5.76 ERA. Those aren’t numbers that are useful in fantasy baseball. Chances are Edwin was cut or can be had for a very small price in your fantasy league. I’ve never been a huge Jackson fan but he is definitely not as bad as he looks right now and could help your team going forward. He has been allowing...
I’d Roster That – May 22, 2013
Photo courtesy of Keith Allison.
This week we’ll take a look at a corner outfielder, a corner infielder, and a pair of starting pitchers. All stats are prior to Tuesday night’s games (Only Blanks played on Tuesday night, so only his stats have changed).
Kyle Blanks (26, Right handed hitting corner outfielder/first basemen, San Diego Padres) has never played more than 55...
Fantasy Baseball Daily Fix: May 22nd, 2013
I still remember the first time I went to Las Vegas just like it was yesterday. I had pretty good success at playing video poker and I did decently at the blackjack tables. My undoing ended up being a new game called “Let it Ride.” My young and foolish heart saw the big winnings I could get with one really good hand. My mind had yet to catch up. The problem is the long odds made...
Daily Fantasy Baseball Primer for 5/22/13
The following list is tailored toward fantasy baseball players that compete in wildly popular daily fantasy games on sites like Fanduel, Draftday and Draftstreet.
Recommendations are based on previous history, current streaks, and advantageous match ups against underperforming pitchers.
Night Games for 5/22/13
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High Dollar Play: Justin Verlander vs. Indians
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Pirates Activate Right-Handed Reliever Jose Contreras
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated right-handed reliever Jose Contreras from the bereavement list Tuesday. To make room for him on the active roster the Pirates have decided to option right-handed reliever Jered Hughes from Triple-A Indianapolis. Hughes will serve as relief depth for the organization and most likely will get another shot at the majors sooner or later in 2013....
Cleveland Indians NIck Swisher Leaves Team After Wife Has Baby
First and foremost congratulations to Nick Swisher, his wife and the new baby girl that they welcomed to this world Tuesday afternoon. The first baseman was placed on the paternity leave list by the Cleveland Indians. He is allowed to enjoy these moments with his family for a few days and hopefully he takes full advantage. FFLockerRoom hopes for a healthful childhood.
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10 Current Trends I’m Not Buying
Dogs and cats are living in harmony! Up is down! Fast and the Furious is an actually refreshing franchise! Here are 10 things currently happening that I do not believe in continuing for much longer.Note: All stats end with games finished on Sunday, May 2010. James Loney is among the AL batting average league-leadersLoney currently sits at second with a .356 batting average...
Eduardo Sanchez Claimed By Chicago Cubs From St. Louis Cardinals
Right-handed reliever Eduardo Sanchez is switching organizations but still finds himself in the National League Central Division as he was claimed off of waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals by the Chicago Cubs. Chicago has assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Sanchez, while not decked out with talent, still has enough of an arsenal to where there was no doubt that he would be claimed...
Chicago Cubs Designate Right-Handed Reliever Michael Bowden
Right-handed reliever Michael Bowden was designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. He was the one that drew the shortest straw to make room for veteran pitcher Matt Garza. Iornically, the pitching starved Cubs gave up on the 26-year-old despite him having a solid 1.14 WHIP and sub-4.0 earned run average. He will have to clear waivers to have a shot at being retained...
Orioles Activate RHP Miguel Gonzalez, Option RHP Jair Jurrjens
The Baltimore Orioles have activated right-handed starter Miguel Gonzalez, who was out for almost three weeks with a blister on his pitching thumb, from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for him on the active roster, Baltimore has decided to option veteran right-handed starter Jair Jurrjens to their Triple-A Norfolk minor league affiliate. Once deemed a rising star, Jurrjens...
Nationals Place RHP Ryan Mattheus On Disabled List, Other Notes
The Washington Nationals have placed right-handed reliever Ryan Mattheus on the 15-day disabled list due to a fractured right hand. There is no time-table set for Mattheus’ return, but expect it to be longer and possibly much longer than the mandatory 15 days.
In other moves, the Nationals also recalled right-handed reliever Yunesky Maya and left-handed reliever Fernando Abad from...
Texas Rangers Activate Catcher A.J. Pierzynski
The Texas Rangers have activated catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who was recovering from an oblique issue, from the 15-day disabled list. Look for the veteran catcher to pick up where he left off as the issue appears to be behind him.
The post Texas Rangers Activate Catcher A.J. Pierzynski appeared first on FFLockerRoom | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports News | Sports Talk |.
San Francisco Giants Recall Brett Pill And Sandy Rosario
The San Francisco Giants have recalled first baseman Brett Pill and right-handed reliever Sandy Rosario from their Triple-A Fresno farm club. To make room for them, the Giants have opted to place right-handed starter Ryan Vogelsong and right-handed reliever Santiago Casilla on the 15-day disabled list.
Expect Vogelsong, who has a fractured right hand to miss a good month and a half...
New York Yankees Outright Alberto Gonzalez To Minors
The New York Yankees have opted to outright infielder Alberto Gonzalez to their Tripla-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre farm club after he had cleared waivers. Having been designated for assignment a few days back, the veteran will provide infield depth to the organization.
The post New York Yankees Outright Alberto Gonzalez To Minors appeared first on FFLockerRoom | Fantasy Sports Advice...
Daily FanDuel Picks: May 21, 2013
Shelby Miller was less than impressive yesterday in his start at San Diego, further reaffirming my belief that it really isn’t worth picking starting pitchers on the road. Today I get to put that to the test as most of the attractive options find themselves in road matchups, which forces me to go with a less-than-perfect option in a favorable home matchup.Season ResultsWagered...
Texas Rangers Recall Josh Lindblom, Other Notes
The Texas Rangers have recalled right-handed starter Josh Lindblom who will take Alexi Ogando‘s spot in the starting rotation. To make room for him, Texas has opted to designate right-handed pitcher Derek Lowe for assignment. He will have to clear waivers and accept an assignment for him to remain in the Rangers system.
In other moves, Texas has optioned catcher Robinson Chirinos...
Twins Recall LHP Caleb Thielbar, Option LHP Pedro Hernandez
The Minnesota Twins swapped left-handed pitchers Monday, recalling reliever Caleb Thielbar from their Triple-A Rochester farm club while optioning starter Pedro Hernandez to the same minor league affiliate. Look for Thielbar to get work as a middle reliever for the parent club while Hernandez will serve as pitching depth for the organization.
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