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Father Of The Negro Leagues

Who was the greatest pitcher during the first decade of the 20th century? Cy Young, perhaps. Christy Mathewson? Maybe Joe “Iron Arm” McGinnity”? The immensely…

  • Paulie Allnuts
  • August 5, 2013
  • 23
NEWS

Nate McLouth’s Disappearing Stolen Base Trick

Through the first three months of the 2013 season, was running the bases like a man possessed. 8 stolen bases in April. 9 stolen bases…

  • Mike
  • August 5, 2013
  • 58
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Danny Ain’t Nothin’ To Farq Wit

earned the save on Saturday and Sunday for the Mariners. The first two of his career. I guess the whole 5+ ERA didn't scare off…

  • Grey
  • August 5, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Jam it or Cram it: Hammer to Fall

John Rocker said baseball was “better with steroids.” Sure it is, if you enjoy atrophic testicles and 980 foot home runs. Atrophic testicles are also…

  • The Guru
  • August 4, 2013
  • 103
Creeper of the Week

Creeper Of The Week: Calhoun-amatata

First and foremost, I'd like to start this little piece off with a big thanks to all of those who read these creeper posts. It's…

  • Sky
  • August 4, 2013
  • 38
Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Minor Accomplishments: Week 18

The Pittsburgh Pirates have the best record in baseball. At least right now, as I'm typing this, they do. The Bucs are an exciting big…

  • Scott Evans
  • August 4, 2013
  • 61
Deep Leagues

Deep Impact: Make A Move And The Bunny Gets It

So, here we are again. You could say it's been a long time. Or, you could be like me, and say it hasn't been long…

  • Jay
  • August 3, 2013
  • 84
Daily Notes

J-Fer Slips Tribe Some Special-K

Last night, one of the most talented young arms in baseball followed up a career high in strikeouts with yet another career high in strikeouts.…

  • Mike
  • August 3, 2013
  • 55
Fantasy Baseball Two Start Pitchers

Two-Startapalooza — Week 19

I think we can all agree that Two-Startapalooza is pretty much mind-blowingly awesome. But as far as paloozas go, let's be real: our weekly two-start…

  • Scott Evans
  • August 3, 2013
  • 68
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Here’s Looking At You, Bogaerts

I've started that dance with Xander Bogaerts. You know what dance I mean. The dance when you pick up, drop, pick up, drop, think about…

  • Grey
  • August 2, 2013
  • 795
Points Leagues

Xander Bogaerts All Set to Attend Tea Party in Boston

The man, the myth, the legend. I speak not of young Xander, he who was blessed to be featured in this article, but of myself,…

  • LT Murray IV
  • August 2, 2013
  • 54
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Yu Magnificent Bastard

Why don't I have on any teams? Why don't I have him on every team? It's not like I ranked him low in the preseason.…

  • Grey
  • August 2, 2013
  • 269
Closers

Closer Report

Out of the fire and into the Frieri pan, or as the Sciosciapath would say, buffet Thursdays. has imploded you ratios the past 10 days…

  • Smokey
  • August 1, 2013
  • 49
fantasy baseball keepers

Fantasy Keepers: Upton Everth Everthland

We had a photo-shoot today at the mag. One of the models — that is, one of the people who were getting their photo taken…

  • Terse
  • August 1, 2013
  • 77
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Houston Chucks Norris, D-Backs Send Ian Fleein’

In what can only be described as the biggest trade ever made for some Hoes, was traded to the O's for . Hoes ain't shizz…

  • Grey
  • August 1, 2013
  • 617
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Bear or Bull: I Call This ‘The Chase’, Because I Can’t Do Nothin’ With Headley In This Title

There's been much consternation going on around these parts ever since I ranked 34th in my Top 100 Keepers for 2013 and Beyond post that…

  • Jay
  • July 31, 2013
  • 68
Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Prospect Power Rankings: Week 17

As veteran players are shipped out at the trading deadline, it’s inevitable that opportunities will reveal themselves for several high profile prospects.  The Phillies are…

  • Scott Evans
  • July 31, 2013
  • 96
DraftKings

DraftKings – A Weekend Full Of Interleague

In what will be a wild weekend across the Majors, there will be five Interleague matchups over the weekend, throwing a wrench into a lot…

  • JB Gilpin
  • July 31, 2013
  • 33
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Red Sox Boldly Acquire Long-Voweled Starter

First off, is gone. The less intelligent Red Sox fan screams bloody murder like Schilling's sock, "But Julio Iglesias was batting .400 after ten games…

  • Grey
  • July 31, 2013
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OPS Leagues

Nothing’s Right, I’m Bourn!

Drafting ? That’s a paddlin’. Focusing on steals in an OPS league? That’s a paddlin’. Drafting a SAGNOF who hurts your OPS and doesn’t steal…

  • Tom Jacks
  • July 30, 2013
  • 48
All Podcasts

The Razzball Podcast — The One Where We Discuss Deadline Deals

Trade deadline is approaching so we figured, you know, we should talk about it. Nick got Smokey and Tom locked in the Fantasy Octagon (which…

  • Grey
  • July 30, 2013
  • 429
Our Leagues

RCL Update: July 30

For the second straight week, we have a new Razzball Commenter League overall leader. MasterofGrond's Waco Night Terrors (Imposing Sea Creatures) moved up from 5th…

  • VinWins
  • July 30, 2013
  • 15
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Astros Have Jose To Spare For Valverde-Less Tigers

was traded to the Tigers, which is bad news for Veras and potentially . It'll likely only be bad news for Veras's owners. My guess…

  • Grey
  • July 30, 2013
  • 351
Pitcher Profiles

Pitcher Profile: Time To Erase Erasmo Ramirez?

When he was called up just before the All-Star Break, the exclamation for the long-awaited arrival for  was perhaps hyperbolic.  I'll admit, I thought he'd be…

  • JB Gilpin
  • July 29, 2013
  • 113
NEWS

Doin’ the Aoki Pokey

is one of those guys that has come up a lot in the comments on these posts, and for good reason. After posting a really…

  • Mike
  • July 29, 2013
  • 41
Daily Notes

Hey Hey Hey, Gimp Foot Albert

and his owners are not not not gonna have a good time the rest of 2013 thanks to a partially torn plantar fascia ligament in…

  • Rudy Gamble
  • July 29, 2013
  • 730
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Jam it or Cram it: Who wants to head out to Junior Lake?

Bob Seger, Chevrolet’s poet laureate, once wrote, “Who wants to play those eights and aces/Who wants a raise/Who needs a stake/Who wants to take that…

  • The Guru
  • July 28, 2013
  • 111
Creeper of the Week

Creeper Of The Week: Look Over Yonder

Homer has so many different meanings. When I say 'Homer', I could be referring to Mr. Simpson himself (or Mr. Plow if you prefer). Conversely,…

  • Sky
  • July 28, 2013
  • 62
Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Minor Accomplishments: Week 17

The Phillies paid a shizzload of dough to sign the big league-ready Cuban RHP, Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez. The deal is worth up to $60 million,…

  • Scott Evans
  • July 28, 2013
  • 93
Daily Notes

Brewers’ Bat Wood No Match for Tyler Chatwood

continued his red hot play last night pitching seven innings, surrendering just six hits, two runs, and walking none while striking out 11 Brewers for…

  • Dan Pants
  • July 27, 2013
  • 118
Fantasy Baseball Two Start Pitchers

Two-Startapalooza — Week 18

How many times have you completely written off Francisco Liriano? Seriously. Probably four or five times, right? I know I've uttered the phrase "f**k that…

  • Scott Evans
  • July 27, 2013
  • 85
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

It’s The Time Of The Season For Loving 8th Inning Guys

You wrote a letter to your leaguemates, but before you sent it to them, you asked me to proofread it but not share it. Too…

  • Grey
  • July 26, 2013
  • 856
Points Leagues

Wil Myers’ Dominance and the Abominations that areTwilight and Kristen Stewart

I know a lot of writers want Beddict gone, but my kind of beef will f%#k up ya grill and not the kind you put…

  • LT Murray IV
  • July 26, 2013
  • 35
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Sing Us A Yawn, It’s Soriano Man

Like Billy Joel, is washed up and in a New York state of mind. Don't tell A-Rod, Christie Brinkley is his type of gal. Soriano…

  • Grey
  • July 26, 2013
  • 336
Closers

Bullpen Report

So down goes a top ten guy in an off week where I talk about set-up guys. Jason Grilli is beset with a forearm strain…

  • Smokey
  • July 25, 2013
  • 53
fantasy baseball keepers

Fantasy Keepers: Braun’s Still Brawny

I had a dream last night that I was fifteen and was caught with steroids and suffered the same consequences as and those who will…

  • Terse
  • July 25, 2013
  • 77
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Tim…ber

If you're squeamish, don't watch the video of getting hurt. That's what they say. This is like saying, "Your Christmas (Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus) presents are…

  • Grey
  • July 25, 2013
  • 625
Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Mid-Season Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Quite a bit has changed since the 2013 MiLB season began in April, and folks have been clamoring for a mid-season prospect list. Well, here…

  • Scott Evans
  • July 24, 2013
  • 131
DraftKings

DraftKings – Reloading For The Sweet Spot

Well the Midsummer Classic has come and gone, but unlike Groundhog Day, we saw our shadow and there's still over two more months of baseball.…

  • JB Gilpin
  • July 24, 2013
  • 30
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Brewers Trade K-Rod Due To PEG Use

From fear that MLB would crack down on Performance-Enhancing Goggles, was traded to the Orioles. Or was something else at work besides the Orioles wanting…

  • Grey
  • July 24, 2013
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