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Pitcher Profiles
Pitcher Profile: Jake Odorizzi’s 2013 & Rays Debut
When went down with a triceps injury, mercifully so with the struggles he was enduring, the Rays finally announced over the weekend that prospect would be…
- JB Gilpin
- May 21, 2013
- 12
NEWS
Red Light, Green Light: Steals and Such at the Quarter Pole
I went ahead and picked up this past week only to watch him sprain his ankle before even entering my lineup. ESPN has him listed…
- Mike
- May 21, 2013
- 40
Our Leagues
RCL Update: May 21
Mauledbypandas held on to first for another week, but Jack Full of Hate closed the gap to just three tenths of a point as he…
- VinWins
- May 21, 2013
- 28
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Corbin Ain’t No Pat C
On a scale of one to ten for most surprising starters, is a one. One being the best. When you beat your high score in…
- Grey
- May 21, 2013
- 809
Fantasy Baseball Rankings
A Razz New World
We like baseball. We might even love baseball. But we love fantasy baseball more. If you read this site at all, this should not be…
- Rudy Gamble
- May 20, 2013
- 181
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Baseballstar Profarlactica
called up to replace The Ian Kinsler DL Experiment. I'll wait here while you go add Profar in your league. Okay, back? Good! If you're…
- Grey
- May 20, 2013
- 857
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell
Jam it or Cram it: The Bizarro World Edition
Almost two months into the 2013 Major League Baseball season and things have suddenly turned into Bizarro World from the Superman comics. Those not familiar…
- The Guru
- May 19, 2013
- 100
Creeper of the Week
Creeper Of The Week: Eric Chavez Is Kicking It Old School
Age ain't nothin but a number, baby. And speaking of numbers, what's yours? Oh you're here with friends and you're just at the bar getting…
- Sky
- May 19, 2013
- 112
fantasy baseball strategy
When Is A Streak Not A Streak Anymore? *Updated*
There was quite an interest with my recent foray into the statistical side of Major League Baseball and how we can apply it to our fantasy baseball teams.…
- Jay
- May 19, 2013
- 36
Fantasy Baseball Prospects
Minor Accomplishments: Week 7
Bear with me for a moment while I venture outside stateside baseball for a look at a marvelous moment in Korean pro ball. The always…
- Scott Evans
- May 19, 2013
- 115
Deep Leagues
Deep Impact: Preparing For Your Own FYPD
Our Razzball prospect protagonist Scott Evans is currently going over the upcoming MLB Draft and players who might have an immediate impact on your fantasy…
- Jay
- May 18, 2013
- 48
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Pauly G. is a Jersey Sure Thing
Paul Goldschmidt went off again last night, collecting four hits with two 2-run home runs and scored four times. Awww Schmiiiidt! Goldy has been locked…
- Dan Pants
- May 18, 2013
- 74
Fantasy Baseball Two Start Pitchers
Two-Startapalooza — Week 8
The week 8 two-start landscape is particularly cruddy. Sure, if you've got a Kershaw- or Miller-type two-starter you're set; you're awesome. Good for you. Those…
- Scott Evans
- May 18, 2013
- 105
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell
Buy Max Before His Climax
Max Scherzer has heterochromia, which is a condition where one eye is a different color than the other. Here's a picture of him. Christopher Walken,…
- Grey
- May 17, 2013
- 1042
Points Leagues
Hughes Serves Poo Poo Platter to His Owners
Phil Hughes - Oh Phillip, you sure had me fooled bud. You were having a nice season and had a very nice matchup with Seattle…
- LT Murray IV
- May 17, 2013
- 46
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Nolan Ryan Kavorkas Visiting Fireballer
First clue I’m human, when I overheard an old woman tell someone she showers while sitting on a stool, I shivered. Second clue, I used…
- Grey
- May 17, 2013
- 353
Pitcher Profiles
A New Razzball Exclusive Stat: Gamescore+
Disclaimer: This is as technical and as nerdy as it gets. Wait I thought this was Razzball not Fangraphs! Well there’s my only joke, so…
- JB Gilpin
- May 16, 2013
- 39
Closers
Closer Look
I wish I knew what Donnie Baseball was doing, he says what he doesn't mean but means what he doesn't say. I personally think we…
- Smokey
- May 16, 2013
- 54
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell
Bear or Bull: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go!
Admit it, you sang the title when you read it. There is no denying this. While I'm not sure that qualifies as a good thing,…
- Jay
- May 16, 2013
- 98
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Price In The Middle Of Triceps Injury, Word
Because I can't have anything nice. That is the answer to why David Price left the game injured. For those of you worried about me,…
- Grey
- May 16, 2013
- 866
Fantasy Baseball Prospects
Scouting the Unknown: 2013 Draft Edition, Part 1
We’re some three weeks away from Major League Baseball’s First-Year Players Draft, during which droves of high school and college baseball players will be chosen…
- Scott Evans
- May 15, 2013
- 44
DraftKings
DraftKings – Moving To Thursday This Week
So just in case you haven't heard, our friends at DraftKings have moved our RAZZBALL EXCLUSIVE contest to Thursday this week, so you can beat…
- JB Gilpin
- May 15, 2013
- 9
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Yes We Kenley!
The other day Don Mattingly said something like this, "When your closer can't close, but you need games closed and you have a closer in…
- Grey
- May 15, 2013
- 834
OPS Leagues
The Freese Stands Alone
David Freese has an OBP higher than his slugging, which is only a good sign when you’re Joey Votto. His .224/.298/.259 line is begging you…
- Tom Jacks
- May 14, 2013
- 110
All Podcasts
The Razzball Podcast — The One Where We Fix Your Teams Through Imaginary Trades
Nick came to Rudy and me with an idea for a show where we present a scenario for a fantasy team and through our sheer…
- Grey
- May 14, 2013
- 494
Our Leagues
RCL Update: May 14
Mauledbypandas (Josh Hamilton's Fake Stache - Cracking The WHIP) is on top of the world for another week. "The only way that Member's Only jacket…
- VinWins
- May 14, 2013
- 24
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Kevin Towers Learns About Regretsion To The Mean
Chris Johnson and Justin Upton made a nice Diamondcomeback last night. To welcome them back, everyone in attendance received a visiting team home run ball.…
- Grey
- May 14, 2013
- 423
Pitcher Profiles
Pitcher Profile: Shelby Miller’s 1-Hitter In A Weekend Of Gems
As you all know, pitching is my favorite part of fantasy baseball and baseball in general. It's as overpoweringly addictive to me as gasoline is…
- JB Gilpin
- May 13, 2013
- 79
NEWS
Eric Young Jr. Gets Some Playing Time And Runs With It
This is not a drill. Eric Young Jr. should actually see steady starts in right field with Michael Cuddyer hitting the disabled list. After Helton…
- Mike
- May 13, 2013
- 38
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Mother’s Day Sale On Pink Bats
Much respect to the mothers. Without my emergence from my mother's vagina, I wouldn't be able to bestow on you my fantasy baseball 'pertness. We…
- Grey
- May 13, 2013
- 774
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell
Jam it or Cram it: The SAGNOF Edition
Mark Twain wrote there are three types of lies; there's lies, damned lies and baseball stats. That's from Huckleberry Finn, Page 84...I think. I'm not…
- The Guru
- May 12, 2013
- 126
Creeper of the Week
Creeper Of The Week: Ain’t Got Nothin’ But Pronk, Babe, Eight Days A Week
Hold me! Clap, clap! Love me! Clap, clap! Eight days a week, he will Pronk you! Hrm, I just turned an awesome Beatles tune into…
- Sky
- May 12, 2013
- 82
Fantasy Baseball Prospects
Minor Accomplishments: Week 6
In my Week 4 MiLB report, I included a brief writeup on Blue Jays pitching prospect, Roberto Osuna, highlighting his hot start to 2013 season…
- Scott Evans
- May 12, 2013
- 67
Deep Leagues
Deep Impact: Throw-ins You Want
I have to admit that I am completely tired of talking about all the Nick Green's and Hector Jimenez's of the fantasy baseball world. I…
- Jay
- May 11, 2013
- 88
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Shelby Miller Taps the Rockies at Busch
Shelby Miller is living the high life. Major league success, fame, fortune... and twins! Everything's coming up Shelby. He was masterful last night, tapping the…
- Dan Pants
- May 11, 2013
- 96
Fantasy Baseball Two Start Pitchers
Two-Startapalooza — Week 7
If you're anything like me (and your office's firewall is feeble or nonexistent), then I'm sure you've wasted countless hours clicking through the player cards…
- Scott Evans
- May 11, 2013
- 95
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell
Grey Would Donate Sperm To That Wheeler
If Bernie Madoff never ripped off investors to the tune of eighteen billion dollars, the world would be a different place. The US wouldn't be…
- Grey
- May 10, 2013
- 1282
Points Leagues
Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues: Is Grey the New Nostradamus?
Grey Albright just may be the greatest visionary of our time. A modern day Nostradamus even. I'll admit that I didn't want to buy into…
- LT Murray IV
- May 10, 2013
- 98
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Indians Rejoice Over Kazmir Rule
Kazmir's career sunk like a lead zeppelin, but get ten Ks against anyone and I sit up and take notice and I'm not just talking…
- Grey
- May 10, 2013
- 481
Y to Z
The Hoosier Comet
When the subject involves evaluating the greatest baseball players of all time, there are certain standard arguments that make me want to cringe. Perhaps the…
- Paulie Allnuts
- May 9, 2013
- 39
