Pitching
2014 Fantasy Baseball: Mike Minor is Sinking
Recently, I spoke about Yovani Gallardo’s success, including the development of his sinker that truly began in 2012. Now, it appears as if Mike Minor is pulling a Yovani Gallardo. Unfortunately for Minor, his 2014 season hasn’t gone as well. He has given his fantasy owners a bloated ERA (4.54)
2014 Fantasy Baseball: Yovani Gallardo Has Taken the Right Step
Sometimes, a headline can tell us enough of the story. We read it, we get it, we move on. But then there are those moments when a headline just isn’t enough and we need to find out more. This can happen with baseball numbers too, including sabermetrics. Some days, the
2014 Fantasy Baseball: 50 Interesting Pitcher Stats to Start the Season
Well, I am back!!! I am finally out of college, having graduated in late April. Since then, I have been gathering lots of data from Brooks Baseball, and beyond, as I look to figure out what players are doing so far this season. There are lots of interesting stats from
2014 Fantasy Baseball: The Danny Salazar Conundrum
Editor’s Note: This post was written prior to Salazar’s Sunday start, and the stats and info contained within do not include that start. We’re less than one month into the 2014 season, but the data is beginning to pile up slowly but surely, and one pitcher’s early season scuffling has
2013 Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes: July 27th A very quirky day in baseball
July 27th Daily Notes: A very quirky day of baseball Friday was an extremely strange day in Major League Baseball. There was a player returning to his old team where he once was a totally different player, an unknown career minor league pitcher with bone chips in his elbow dazzled
2013 Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes: July 25th Tim Hudson Fractures Ankle
July 25th Daily Notes: Tim Hudson Fractures Ankle Pitching Injuries News and Notes: With the unfortunate severely fractured ankle injury to Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson on Wednesday, Kris Medlen’s rotation spot finally looks completely safe once again. He is an excellent buy low right now because owners
2013 Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes: July 21st 2013
July 21st 2013: Hitting Injuries News and Notes: It’s official, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with the hamstring injury that has been bothering him for a week or so. This comes as a surprise somewhat, as just yesterday it was
2013 Fantasy Baseball Daily Fix: July 20th 2013
Today I will be playing the Daily Dollar (great for beginners) If you are new to @DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball, you can claim your Deposit Bonus here! We are knee deep into the summer and temperatures are rising. As temperatures rise, scoring will rise. For example, yesterday’s Phillies @
Can CC Sabathia Still Be Old Reliable?
For years, CC Sabathia has been the definition of a reliable ace. Since his debut in 2001, the left-hander hasn’t pitched below 180 innings in a season. And during the past seven seasons, he never ended with an ERA and WHIP above 3.38 and 1.23, respectively. These numbers are usually
2013 Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes: July 14th 2013
July 14th 2013 Pitching Injuries News and Notes: San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum threw a no-hitter, the first of his career, Saturday against the San Diego Padres. He struck out 13 batters. It’s a darn good thing though that he gets a ton of rest after Saturday’s