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FanDuel: Time to Feel Young in Boston Tonight

Hello and welcome everyone, I first want to apologize for Thames not being in the lineup last week.  Thames has sat against very good matchups…

  • Troy: The Collector
  • June 28, 2017
  • 0
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Alex Giveth A Ray, Alex Taketh Away

Uh-oh, the double lede!  This is more spectacular than the double rainbow.  WHOA, DOUBLE LEDE!  Alex Cobb threw a gem yesterday -- 8 IP, 0…

  • Grey
  • June 28, 2017
  • 495
2023 Fantasy Baseball

Bear or Bull: Michael Taylor Is…

Michael Taylor of the Washington Nationals is: A) A bad baseball player. B) An improving baseball player. C) A good baseball player. D) A good…

  • Son
  • June 27, 2017
  • 25
Our Leagues

RCL Update: The Week That Was, Week 12

I spent the past week vacationing in the armpit of the United States, New Jersey!  I kid, there are actually a few nice spots in…

  • MattTruss
  • June 27, 2017
  • 32
SAGNOF

SAGNOF Report: When The Hick Goes Down…

Y'all better be ready.  (Gotta love some fantasy baseball puns that involve some Cypress Hill.)  Well, even if you didn't like it, I did.  So…

  • Smokey
  • June 27, 2017
  • 13
DFS

FantasyDraft: A’s Wont Put Out The Fiers

For lack of a better word, Mike Fiers ($15,000) is currently on fire. It was not too long ago that the DFS community was stacking against…

  • Ignacio
  • June 27, 2017
  • 1
All Podcasts

Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Take Two: Starling Marte, Carlos Rodon, Franklin Barreto, Blake Snell, and Many More

Technical difficulties forced us to re-record the final 45 minutes of the podcast, and Grey came out extra punchy for the second take. One second…

  • Halp
  • June 27, 2017
  • 30
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Elvis Has Left The Building Twice

There is no truth to the rumor that Elvis Andrus stole his entire playing career from "Fats" Domingo, "Ivory" Roberto Kelly or Nate King Colbert.…

  • Grey
  • June 27, 2017
  • 380
Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Nick Keeps Getting Pivetta and Vetta …And the Top 100 Starters, Week 13

One of the things I love most about baseball, but particularly covering prospects, is when a guy I totally missed on pops up, and exceeds…

  • Geoff
  • June 26, 2017
  • 91
Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Is Carlos Gomez Back? …And The Top 100 Hitters, Week 13

The theme of the Top 100 hitters this week is triumphant returns. Carlos Gomez is back from his latest trip to the disabled list and…

  • mikeMaher
  • June 26, 2017
  • 31
DFS

FantasyDraft: Show the Offense the Humidor

Let's be honest...the vast majority of times someone claims in a DFS-article some super secret strategy or piece of information that will give you a…

  • cinthree
  • June 26, 2017
  • 0
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Cheese Says Burrata, A’s Says Barreto

Oakland promoted Franklin Barreto this weekend, and a friend of mine who I only see when he's mowing my lawn said, "You got to go…

  • Grey
  • June 26, 2017
  • 494
2023 Fantasy Baseball

Is The New McCutchen A Top 10 OF?

"Due for a bounce-back season," is a phrase which fantasy owners can use to dig themselves cavernous holes prior to their fantasy teams even producing…

  • Lance
  • June 25, 2017
  • 5
DFS

FantasyDraft: Ain’t No Party Like A McCarthy Party

It’s Sunday morning and somebody must make some tough decisions at the pitcher position today. I’m not overly thrilled with the pitching matchups today and…

  • FredWord
  • June 25, 2017
  • 2
Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Minor League Update: First Half Breakout Pitchers For Dynasty Leagues

Notoriously unpredictable, pitching prospects are amongst the most difficult of commodities to remain patient with. Our opinions and values, at least on a general consensus…

  • Geoff
  • June 25, 2017
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Fantasy Baseball Two Start Pitchers

Two-Start Starters, Week 13: Ryu Streaming So Many Dodgers Starters?

I wish I knew more about Street Fighter so I could come up with better Ryu puns or references. My knowledge of SF (do people…

  • mikeMaher
  • June 24, 2017
  • 24
Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

Hey Batter³ Contest, Week 13: Re-Encarnacion

I'm not a religious person. I just don't have time for all of that nonsense. If you think it makes you a better person, good…

  • malamoney
  • June 24, 2017
  • 36
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Goodwin Wins Good

Washington rookie outfielder  played the unsung hero Friday night on a team with many heroes going 3-for-4 and mashing two home runs, including a game-tying…

  • Dan Pants
  • June 24, 2017
  • 61
DFS

FanDuel: Sweet Streams Are Made of This

I think you’ll agree (because Would I Lie To You?) that it’s been an up-and-down couple of weeks for us Saturday FanDuel devotees when it…

  • VictoriaB
  • June 24, 2017
  • 2
Prospect Podcast

Prospect Podcast: Injuries, Call-Ups, and First Half Prospect Breakouts

There’s no time for small talk this week, because Ralph Lifshitz and I set out to break the record for most prospects talked about in…

  • Halp
  • June 24, 2017
  • 29
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Get On Your Mobile And Buymingham Some Montgomery

I had this lede in my back pocket.  In the fantasy baseball writing world, it's called 'the early lede.'  It's a form of sandbagging.  You…

  • Grey
  • June 23, 2017
  • 474
Closers

Closer Report: Andrew Miller, Death Of A Savesman

In a full-on Willy Loman-type starring role, Andrew Miller now takes over the most responsible role in the Tribe's bullpen.  I beg to differ that he…

  • Smokey
  • June 23, 2017
  • 18
OPS Leagues

OPS Leaguers Unite! Starring Joey Tribbiani as Dr. Xander Bogaerts

I asked my wife to help me think of a title using the name Xander Bogaerts and she said his name sounds like a character…

  • Phil B.
  • June 23, 2017
  • 4
DFS

FanDuel: I’ll Take Good Wood For $9,500, Alex

The answer: this pitcher has a swinging strike rate of 12.1% on the year, which is just .1% less than the likely chalk play of…

  • Sky
  • June 23, 2017
  • 0
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

See You Later, Alligator, In A While, Cubbie Kyle

Yesterday, Kyle Schwarber was demoted to Triple-A to clear his head.  But Joe Buck would've cleared it for him!  Guess Schwarber is just one less thing…

  • Grey
  • June 23, 2017
  • 322
Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Minor League Update: First Half Breakouts Hitters For Dynasty Leagues

When you're a skinny, nerdy, teenager with a 24 inch waist, and an unhealthy obsession with Gal Gadot, breakouts are no bueno. In fact, it…

  • Geoff
  • June 22, 2017
  • 84
Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

Points League: Shark Tanaka

It's getting to that point in the season where it's time to put up or shut up. This is quite similar to how I prefer…

  • malamoney
  • June 22, 2017
  • 7
DFS

FanDuel: The Infamous Paulino

There's numerous ways you can choose to earn funds on Thursday's FanDuel slate, but one starter stands above the rest. The 23-year-old Astros prodigy David…

  • TroyKlauder
  • June 22, 2017
  • 0
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

As Scherzer As The Sun Will Rise

Since it was an afternoon game, Ted and I settled in to watch Max Scherzer vs. the Marlins.  First inning and the slider was working.…

  • Grey
  • June 22, 2017
  • 487
2023 Fantasy Baseball

Rolling In The Deep, Week 12: Who’s Gonna Bail(ey) You Out This Week?

I must say, I’m not too excited about the waiver wire in either my NL-only or AL-only leagues this week. Not that I ever feel…

  • Laura Holt
  • June 21, 2017
  • 20
Fantasy Baseball Injury Report

Ambulance Chasers, Week 12: Razzball + RuPaul = A Match Made In Heaven

This might be the only Razzball article where you will find a RuPaul’s Drag Race quote, some lyrics from the Broadway musical Wicked, a reference…

  • Kerry Klug
  • June 21, 2017
  • 4
DFS

FanDuel: Coors Field, Take Me to the Promise Land

Hello, I hope everyone is enjoying their work day.  I welcome you all to another wonderful DFS slate on FanDuel.  I know all the way…

  • Troy: The Collector
  • June 21, 2017
  • 2
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

One If By Land, Three If By Seager

Our Commissioner Manfred presses his intercom, "Please escort in the Guatemalan baseball stitchers."  Manfred's secretary brings six men dressed in blanket ponchos and straw hats.…

  • Grey
  • June 21, 2017
  • 560
Our Leagues

RCL Update: The Week That Was, Week 11

Earned run averages are taking a beating in the Razzball Commenter Leagues this year.  It seems like every week when I run through the weekly…

  • MattTruss
  • June 20, 2017
  • 53
2023 Fantasy Baseball

Bear or Bull: Pure Cain Sugar

Who doesn't love sugar? Okay, a diabetic, but there's a good chance that they loved sugar a little too much, no? How could someone not…

  • Son
  • June 20, 2017
  • 10
SAGNOF

SAGNOF Report: Brinson, Lose Some

Experiments are fun.  When I was a youth, we used to play a game called killer UNO.  Basically, the gist of the game was don't…

  • Smokey
  • June 20, 2017
  • 14
DFS

FantasyDraft: Money Mike

Mike Montgomery ($10,800) is finally getting his chance in the rotation after being in the hybrid role of starter and reliever. He has a great matchup…

  • Ignacio
  • June 20, 2017
  • 0
All Podcasts

Fantasy Baseball Podcast: The State of Fantasy Baseball Writing

Grey Albright (fake name) and Michael Halpern (real name) kick things off by discussing Brandon Funston’s split with Yahoo, and what this says about the…

  • Halp
  • June 20, 2017
  • 52
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Baltimore Had The Bundy But Kluber Brought The King Kong

Since Corey Kluber returned from the DL, he's been lights out.  Then lights on.  Then off.  On.  Off!  Nothing but glow sticks.  The sweet smell…

  • Grey
  • June 20, 2017
  • 456
Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Duke Newcomb’s Cannon …And The Top 100 Starters, Week 12

From the land of Pilgrims, Cranberries, Sachems, and Ocean Spray, it's Middleborough, Massachusetts' own Sean Newcomb. A true Masshole through and through, over the course…

  • Geoff
  • June 19, 2017
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