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DraftKings

DraftKings: Wainwright On Time

($10,500) pitches in Chicago today against a Cubs offense that has the third-worst strikeout percentage in baseball. The Cubs also own a wRC+ of 86,…

  • Mike
  • July 27, 2014
  • 4
Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Minor Accomplishments: Week 17

Good morning fellow prospect nuts - one more week in the books, the trade activity picking up steam, and the prospects are beginning to move…

  • Chris
  • July 27, 2014
  • 50
Two Start Fantasy Starters

Two-Startapalooza, Week 18: A Few Good Stro-men

You: Pete Nice, did you say we should start Marcus Stroman this week at Boston and at Houston? Jay(Wrong): You DON’T have to answer that…

  • Pete Nice
  • July 26, 2014
  • 43
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Sound Off to the Fantasy Earpiece

We're well into the second half of the season now... are you still with us? You haven't given up yet? Good. Fantasy baseball is a…

  • Dan Pants
  • July 26, 2014
  • 103
DraftKings

DraftKings – Decisions, Decisions

Have you ever been to one of those beer gardens that has 150 beers on tap? At first the menu is completely daunting. You look…

  • Geoff
  • July 26, 2014
  • 11
OPS Leagues

OBP and OPS Leagues: Taking Advantage

I don't know about you, but even I get hung up on the individual site rankings for my leagues' player pages, even though they have…

  • Dano
  • July 26, 2014
  • 31
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Lervin’ On Ervin

How great would it be for the Braves to trade for Marlon Byrd? Byrd and Ervin reunited. Byrd, of course, would have to bleach his…

  • Grey
  • July 25, 2014
  • 771
All Podcasts

Razzball Radio Round-Up, Week 17

If you missed Razzball Radio this week, here’s your recap. And don’t forget, the podcast’s (inside every video post) and the Daily Fantasy Hot Sheet (all the day’s fantasy news in…

  • Nick The Podcast Host
  • July 25, 2014
  • 1
DraftKings

DraftKings – Would a Wood Chuck Wood?

The answer is simple – hail no. That’s because everyone and their mother (including his own) will be on at home against the Padres. Wait,…

  • BTXJ
  • July 25, 2014
  • 11
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Kendrys Sleeplys Without Seattle

Back in June, about six weeks ago, the Twins were liking their chances this year. They went out and spent money on Kendrys Morales, just…

  • Grey
  • July 25, 2014
  • 387
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Mark Trumbo Puts His Fantasy Owners in Boston Crab

I put a ring on every finger but the rats still askin Cause there's one on all of mine, I'm the sportswriter Phil Jackson Greetings!…

  • LT Murray IV
  • July 24, 2014
  • 64
Closers

Closer Report, Week 17

Well, I guess enough was enough in Detroit.  It's always nice to waltz around with a security blanket like Linus, and have the ability to…

  • Smokey
  • July 24, 2014
  • 52
DraftKings

DraftKings – Put Your Money on Tyson for the Knockout

I'm not trying to double dip here but I can't help a good play. Speaking of double dipping, I would be remiss to not include…

  • J-FOH
  • July 24, 2014
  • 38
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Nathan To Remain Closer? You Must Be Joakim

Like a good Jewish boy, Brad Ausmus said to his Bubbie, "Bubbie, I love sulfites, nitrates and pig a**holes, but every time I see a…

  • Grey
  • July 24, 2014
  • 660
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Lineup Maximizer: Daniel Nava-jo

The issue with writing for a site like Razzball, I've learned, is that you expend too much mental energy trying to come up with cute…

  • paul
  • July 23, 2014
  • 7
DraftKings

DraftKings – Brokeback Bankroll, I Wish I Knew How To Quit You

As any DFS player knows, the daily grind of fantasy sports can be downright One Flew Over the Cuckoo Nest-kind of maddening. When you hit…

  • The Guru
  • July 23, 2014
  • 16
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Yankees Chase The Draggin’ Headley

Something many of you don't realize, but one of the first people to talk to a player that was just traded is his new team's…

  • Grey
  • July 23, 2014
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Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

One’s Man’s Trash: Benoit a Trois

Joaquin Benoit (+23%) was the most added player this week after Huston Street was traded to the Angels. Benoit was scooped up by those looking…

  • Mike
  • July 22, 2014
  • 79
Razzball Commenters League

RCL Update, Week 17: Never Give Up, Never Surrender

We've now officially reached the second-half of the baseball season, even though we officially reached that mark more than two weeks ago, according to the math.…

  • Jay
  • July 22, 2014
  • 28
DraftKings

DraftKings – To Start A Pitcher In Coors You Gotta Be A Mile High

I’ve been forced to travel a lot lately. Today’s installment comes to you from the friendly confines of the Denver airport. I just came out…

  • Schlurricane
  • July 22, 2014
  • 8
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Duvall Caan Fill-In For Brando(n)

Damn, after reading that title, now I want to eat pasta. Has anyone ever watched The Godfather and not wanted to eat Italian right after?…

  • Grey
  • July 22, 2014
  • 713
Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Pitcher Profile: Why You Should Never Give Up On Wood

Oh man, it's back to real life!  After an awesome weekend in DC to see my Brewers (I'll share some fun graphics next week), it's…

  • JB Gilpin
  • July 21, 2014
  • 70
Steals

Spanning for SAGNOF Gold

Washington, D.C. has two Spans. If you like politics and live footage of people walking around in suits on a video feed, then C-SPAN (2:43) is…

  • Mike
  • July 21, 2014
  • 48
DraftKings

DraftKings – Keep It In The Family And Take Your Favorite Niese

It's nice to have a breather now and then. To kick back and relax, enjoy some time with your family and re-energize for the final…

  • Sky
  • July 21, 2014
  • 21
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Close But No Cuban Cigar

Odrisamer Despaigne almost threw a no-hitter yesterday (7 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 baserunners, 5 Ks) in his Padres camo fatigues, which had Fidel completely…

  • Grey
  • July 21, 2014
  • 647
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Jam It or Cram It: Benoit Balls in the Razzball Lounge

Welcome to the unofficial second half of the fantasy baseball season. If you’re reading this, I tip my dirty turban in your general direction, because…

  • The Guru
  • July 20, 2014
  • 63
Creeper of the Week

Creeper of the Week: Skate to the Wire and Ride This Peralta

Do you remember the days of riding skateboards all hours of the day with your legs and arms filled with scabs, bruises, and dried blood?…

  • J-FOH
  • July 20, 2014
  • 10
DraftKings

DraftKings – Wheelerin’ and Dealerin’

($7,700) takes the mound today against an impotent Padres offense. San Diego is hitting a cool .220 against right-handers this season. If you are into…

  • Mike
  • July 20, 2014
  • 35
Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Minor Accomplishments: Week 16

Good Sunday morning gang!!! The weather forecast remains unseasonably cool and rainy here in the south, but it's having little effect on many of us…

  • Chris
  • July 20, 2014
  • 29
Two Start Fantasy Starters

Two-Startapalooza, Week 17: Don’t Mullet Over, Grab Jacob deGrom

As always, probable pitchers are subject to change.  For a look at all fantasy baseball streamers, click that link. Two-Startapalooza’s back, beoches! Man, I gotta tell…

  • Pete Nice
  • July 19, 2014
  • 41
OPS Leagues

OPS Leagues: OPS Decliners and Improvers

As I mentioned in my first/intro OPS post, we're looking at OPS differential by using expected (x)Homerun and expected (x)BABIP differentials. If you like Captain Planet…

  • Dano
  • July 19, 2014
  • 19
DraftKings

DraftKings – That Was Satisfying

Lights cigarette, takes a deep inhale, ahhhh that was satisfying. Looks over at DraftKings app and says "It's good to have you back". That's how…

  • Geoff
  • July 19, 2014
  • 4
Daily Notes

Get Up, Come On Get Down With The Kipnis (And Stay Down…Waaay Down)

OH-WA-AH-AH-AH! Woah, sorry about that. A little rough for a Saturday morning for you? Well what can I say but toughen up, kiddos. There's only…

  • Sky
  • July 19, 2014
  • 85
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Them Crooked Save Vultures

The Save Vulture is no ordinary animal. Or Jordanian animal, as my autocorrect wanted me to write. The Save Vulture doesn't need much sunlight. The…

  • Grey
  • July 18, 2014
  • 805
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Words of Wisdom Guide Beddict’s Second-Half Predictions

Greetings! Tis I, the one and only Tehol Beddict, AKA Beddict Shmurda, here to put you on game and put lames to shame, but first…

  • LT Murray IV
  • July 18, 2014
  • 56
Fantasy Baseball Overrated

Points Leagues – Zeroes to Heroes

The first half is in the books.  You suffered through the HR Derby and stomached the ASG.  Congratulations, you’ve weathered the first “half” storm.  We…

  • Schlurricane
  • July 18, 2014
  • 10
DraftKings

DraftKings – Derek Je-tear Jerker

Those weren’t tears of sadness, bro. I’m a straight hater of the Craptain – the realest you’ll ever know. Every time I take a dump,…

  • BTXJ
  • July 18, 2014
  • 2
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

One Man’s Trash: All-Star Edition

With the All Star Game, we were all witness to the unpredictability of baseball. It's a long haul, and on draft day in March, very…

  • Mike
  • July 17, 2014
  • 105
Closers

Bullpen Report, Week 16

Ahh, I remember the Midway, it was fun it was like an air show but instead of crashes there were bullets.  I was just informed…

  • Smokey
  • July 17, 2014
  • 46
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Jam It or Cram It: Waiver Wire All-Stars and the Fantasy DT’s

Has the Derek Jeter Memorial Midsummer lovefest ended in Minnesota yet? I need an afterglow cigarette and one of those Jeter gift baskets after that All-Star…

  • The Guru
  • July 17, 2014
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