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No More Snickers With That Melky Way
Last night, Melky Cabrera hit two homers. Watch out, Melky's lactating home runs! Sorry, I cribbed that from Rotowire's notes. Kidding. Of course. Imagine you…
- Grey
- July 29, 2014
- 658
Fantasy Baseball Rankings
Pitcher Profile: Matt Shoemaker AKA Matt Truemaker
I was a little unsure of who would be profiled this week (I thought about , but Front Row Amy was in attendance so I'd…
- JB Gilpin
- July 28, 2014
- 52
Steals
Throw Me A Bonifacio
Emilio Bonifacio was activated from the disabled list last week. Entering Sunday's slate he'd recorded a hit in each of his games since his return and…
- Mike
- July 28, 2014
- 66
DraftKings
DraftKings – Stupid, Sexy Flande!
There are three guarantees on a Razzball website. Seinfeld references, Simpsons references, and Grey mustache references. I'll give you three guesses as to which one…
- Sky
- July 28, 2014
- 24
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Peavy On The Presidio
You know how when you move out of a place, you throw out a majority of your stuff, but a few things you just slide…
- Grey
- July 28, 2014
- 682
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell
Jam It or Cram It: Headley Over Heels
Before we commence with the jamming and the cramming and the whatnot, let your humble-but-nonetheless-handsome Guru pull on your dirty turban about something here –…
- The Guru
- July 27, 2014
- 86
Creeper of the Week
Creeper of the Week: Get Out of Your Rutledge With Some Josh-ing
Hello Razzballers! Happy Sunday before the non-waiver trade deadline. *Pops party popper* Today I bring you a Creeper that feels more like a buy, but because…
- J-FOH
- July 27, 2014
- 32
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
- 808
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
