Fantasy Sports Strategy & Tips
The Fantasy Man - American League East Questions
Fantasy Baseball Express — I was hoping to get a guy in here to do some American League analysis but no such luck so far and I can't let Chris the NL King have all the fun. So for now, I'll try to throw down some AL Only League knowledge and try to keep up with Chris' pace.American League EastNew York Yankees- Is Brett Gardner going to play Full-time?- Who will bat second in the lineup? Nick Johnson or Curtis Granderson?- Is Derek Jeter in a decline?- 5th Spot.... Joba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes?Thoughts: I would expect Gardner to get a minimum of 450 AB assuming he can hit consistently enough and by consistently, I me...
Fantasy Baseball 1 hour agoFantasy Football Forums Upgraded
Fantasy Football Xtreme — We are excited to announce that we have upgraded our Fantasy Football Xtreme Forums in a major way. Our new upgraded includes a new look and feel, enhanced profile settings, more detailed forum stats and much more. Jump on our forums now!
Fantasy Football 9 hours agoAnother injury concern for Wes Welker
FFToolbox.com — New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker has averaged an astounding 115 receptions over the past three seasons. His ability to accumulate more catches next season is already in doubt after a late-season knee injury in which Welker tore his left ACL and MCL. But Welker doesn't have just a knee to rehab. Add a shoulder. He has suffered a torn rotator cuff, according to The Boston Herald. It's not clear how Welker became injured, nor is a timetable clear. Welker has said he plans to return for the start of next season but some Patriots beat reporters have speculated that he might be out unti...
Fantasy Football 10 hours agoRedskins add Larry Johnson
FFToolbox.com — The Washington Redskins had to go through four running backs last year due to injuries. They'll have a new one for 2010, one with a big name and a declining game. The Redskins signed Larry Johnson to a three-year contract worth $10.5 million that could be worth as much as $12 million with incentives on Friday. "We are excited to bring in a running back that has had so much success in this league," Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said in a statement. "Larry is a physical runner who will be a great addition to our backfield." When mentioning Johnson's success in the NFL, one can talk only abo...
Fantasy Football 11 hours agoBen's Brain Blog Post: NCAA Championship Week - Saturday's running diary
FFToolbox.com — 11:19 AM - Not sure if its the pep from my morning coffee, the growing excitement of my trip to Vegas next week or the anticipation of some stellar matchups today, but I've decided to turn the little extra spring in my step into a running commentary throughout the day on all the Championship Week action. ***for those of you also gorging on college hoops today or have questions before the brackets ar released, shoot me an e-mail at
Fantasy Football 13 hours agoNL King - National League West Key Fantasy Questions
Fantasy Baseball Express — Arizona Diamondbacks:- Is Brandon Webb past his injury problems and ready to become an ace again?- Will going to the NL help Edwin Jackson take the next step?- Will Miguel Montero establish himself as one of the better NL catchers this year?- Will Chris B. Young, Connor Jackson & Kelly Johnson rebound?- Is the real Stephen Drew the 2009 version or the 2008 version?- Is Mark Reynolds steals for real and will he hit above .250?Colorado Rockies:- Will Jorge De la Rosa show that 2009 was not fluke?- Is Jeff Francis a good cheap flyer after missing most of the last 2 seasons?- Can Chris Ianetta...
Fantasy Baseball 15 hours agoNL King - National League Central Key Fantasy Questions
Fantasy Baseball Express — Chicago Cubs:- How long will Ted Lilly be out?- Is Randy Wells really reliable depth starter?- Can Carlos Marmol hold the closers job for the whole year?- Can Aramis Ramirez play 140 games?- Can Alfonso Soriano find that old magic?Cincinnati Reds:- Can you rely on Aaron Harang & bronson Arroyo?- Will Aroldis Chapman make the team?- Is this the year Johnny Cueto takes the big step?- Can Jay Bruce give you strong power numbers but hitting above .260?- Who is the starting LF of Chris Heisey, Todd Frazier, Wladimir Balentien, or Josh Anderson?- Can Drew Stubbs provide nice numbers across the b...
Fantasy Baseball 15 hours agoRockies' Fowler, Seth Smith undervalued in fantasy
ESPN — ...season (despite missing time because of a knee injury), it's obvious that the immediate returns for fantasy players have come in the steals department. He went 20-for-28 on the basepaths at Double...
Fantasy Baseball 23 hours agoHarris: Larry Johnson to make Portis look spry
ESPN — Christopher Harris looks at the fantasy implications of Larry Johnson's signing with the Washington Redskins.
Fantasy Football 23 hours agoBig Board: Baseball
Yahoo! Sports — A thyroid condition hurts not only Jose Reyes' place on the latest Big Board, but teammate Jason Bay's, too.
Fantasy Baseball March 12, 2010
- Basketball: One of the last mock NCAA Tournament brackets — I promise BearTalk | Oakland Tribune Here’s ESPN.com’s latest NCAA Tournament bracket projection, posted at 5:30 p.m. PST. It has Cal as a No. 7 and shows Washington in all CAPS, signifying it’s the automatic bid. So I am assuming, despite the fact that their records are not updated, that this may have been posted after the Pac-10 finale. But not [...]
- Giants prospect Brandon Crawford living childhood dream San Jose Mercury News Bay Area native was a Giants fan 'since before I was born.'
- Giants' Matt Cain hopes for fast start San Jose Mercury News Hot April has eluded team since 2003
- Rangers have first spring shutout in more than three years Fort-Worth Star Telegram GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Four Texas pitchers combined on a 5-0 shutout of Cleveland as the Rangers posted their first spring training blanking in more than three years.The last spring shutout was March 4, 2007. The starter in that game was Brandon McCarthy. It was McCarthy's start again Saturday, and he was sharp in his three innings, giving up three hits and striking out three."His cutter was really working well today," Texas manager Ron Washington said. "He was running it in on lefties and running it away from righties. He was using his fastball on both sides of the plate."McCarthy's momentum carr...
- Kinsler sidelined at least a week Fort-Worth Star Telegram Maybe Ian Kinsler's injury bug will cure itself in spring training this year. Kinsler, who has been on the disabled list in each of the past four seasons, will miss at least a week because of a high right ankle sprain.The Rangers second baseman hurt the ankle in pregame warm-ups Friday. He was evaluated by team doctor Keith Meister on Saturday. Assistant general manager Thad Levine said the team would re-evaluate Kinsler in a week.The news caught the Rangers by surprise."He seemingly felt generally OK [Friday]," Levine said. "He came in here [Saturday] a little more stiff and Meister took a lo...
- Texas Rangers have many options for their bullpen Fort-Worth Star Telegram By ANTHONY ANDRO SURPRISE, Ariz. -- There's nothing better than having seven solid arms to rely on in a major league bullpen.The problem comes when it's three weeks before the season and you have 24 possibilities for those seven spots. It's a good problem to have, and one that's facing the Texas Rangers.There are givens in the bullpen. Four of the spots are all but locked down, with Frank Francisco the closer, Darren Oliver and Darren O'Day slated for short relief and Dustin Nippert the likely long man.But how do the other arms shake out? Here's a look at the other 20 possibilities.The lock L...