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Fantasy Baseball Prospects
Archie Bradley and Byron Buxton: Scouting the Unknown
Archie Bradley | RHP, Diamondbacks | Born: 8/10/1992 It's rare that a club just gives away a first round investment for pennies on the dollar,…
- Scott Evans
- April 17, 2013
- 56
DraftKings
DraftKings – This Time You Beat Rudy On A Freaky Friday
Imagine the Freaky Friday scenario with Grey or Rudy. One minute you're a happy-go-lucky fantasy player who enjoys the occasional buffoonery, the next your spouting…
- JB Gilpin
- April 17, 2013
- 14
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Gallardo The New Coxswain Of The Brew Crew
Yesterday, Yovani Gallardo was arrested for a DUI. So that explains why his pitches are all over the place! He blew a 0.22. That's six-plus…
- Grey
- April 17, 2013
- 728
OPS Leagues
Mr. Smith Goes To Oakland
Last week, I talked about how you should believe in your studs. No, not Studs Terkel, but he was the man. No, not Macho Man…
- Tom Jacks
- April 16, 2013
- 81
All Podcasts
The Razzball Podcast — The One Where Some People Try To Rag On Giancarlo
This week in Razzball Podcast entertainment we were joined by JB "Big Biscuit" Gilpin, who reviewed the film, 42. JB majored in film in college,…
- Grey
- April 16, 2013
- 512
Our Leagues
RCL Update: April 16
More injuries, more closer meltdowns... but let's focus on some positives. Week 1 top team, Bosch Brothers (in Trout We Trust) still has more points…
- VinWins
- April 16, 2013
- 10
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Play That Funky Mujica, Wipe Boggs
The Cardinals said Edward Mujica 'could be tried as closer.' That's obviously after everyone else has been tried and found guilty of sucking. Matheny said,…
- Grey
- April 16, 2013
- 340
Pitcher Profiles
Pitcher Profile: Can Against The Marlins A Good Day Keep The Doc Haters Away?
Roy Halladay. Is he the next Tim Lincecum? Can he pitch at all any more? Should he get sent to the minors?! Is he fantasy…
- JB Gilpin
- April 15, 2013
- 65
Creeper of the Week
Creeper Of The Week: Put Your Middle Infield In A Full Nelson
True story: one of my childhood friends had a younger brother who was big into WWF or WWE or whatever that wrestling league was called…
- Sky
- April 15, 2013
- 115
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
If His Momma Called Him Clay, Imma Call Him Clay
Now, if Clay wants to be called Buchholz, Imma call him Cassius. Clay Buchholz took a no-hitter into the 8th inning and ended with the…
- Grey
- April 15, 2013
- 745
NEWS
Jam it or Cram it: The Battered and the Broken
Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Joaquin Andujar once said, "You can sum up in one word the game of baseball: 'You never know.'" Well said…
- The Guru
- April 14, 2013
- 74
NEWS
Red Light, Green Light: Alexi Casilla, Craig Gentry
There are always guys that you can grab for some extra speed if you need it, and this week we'll look at a few more…
- Mike
- April 14, 2013
- 5
Our Leagues
Fantasy Razzball Update: April 14
Fantasy Razzball is the game where the goal is to manage the worst fantasy baseball team possible. You hope to find terrible players who don't…
- VinWins
- April 14, 2013
- 11
Fantasy Baseball Prospects
Minor Accomplishments: Week 2
Jorge Soler was off to a great start at High-A Daytona, batting .435/.519/.739 with 2 homers through his first six games. The was promising news…
- Scott Evans
- April 14, 2013
- 84
Deep Leagues
Deep Impact: Hey, Careful Man, There’s A Beverage Here!
Wow, assembling this week's list of players made me dizzy with enthusiasm. No. I'm lying. To help write this post, I have a hired a…
- Jay
- April 13, 2013
- 57
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Jays Fans Looking For Reyes of Hope
The fantasy gods can be a cruel mistress, and after dealing a crushing blow Thursday night in a frustrating (ie stupid) brawl-induced injury, taking Zack…
- Dan Pants
- April 13, 2013
- 85
Fantasy Baseball Two Start Pitchers
Two-Startapalooza — Week 3
I begin with this: The scene above is from Wednesday's Mariners v. Astros game, and I realize that the clip has made the rounds by…
- Scott Evans
- April 13, 2013
- 95
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell
Who The F#@* Is Gattis?
Gattis, Gattis, who the eff is Gattis? He wandered the streets asking that exact same question to everyone he came upon. Spiritual advisors, ski instructors,…
- Grey
- April 12, 2013
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Points Leagues
Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues: Meatloaf and Tehol Combine Forces to Blast Middle Relief and Roy Halladay
I would do anything for a title. I would do anything for a title. (Sing with me guys!) I wooooould doooo anythiiiiiing for a title. But…
- LT Murray IV
- April 12, 2013
- 38
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
That’s Fertilizer!
When one guy in a fight is named after a maximum security prison and the other guy is named after something Velma from Scooby Doo…
- Grey
- April 12, 2013
- 393
Fantasy Baseball Notes
“If I Could Turn Back Time…”
If I could find a way I'd take back those words that hurt you…. Damn you Cher. Damn you and your catchy songs. And damn…
- The Bender
- April 11, 2013
- 28
Closers
Bullpen Report
Much like the more ballyhooed Closer Report, the alternate week Bullpen Report covers everything that those dudes who get quality starts don't. It's starting again,…
- Smokey
- April 11, 2013
- 58
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell
Bear or Bull: I Plead The Fif
Welcome to the brand new series called Bear or Bull. In this series, we will be talking about animals and how they relate to baseball…
- Jay
- April 11, 2013
- 62
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Yost Asks Holland If He Minds Going Dutch
Yost would tell you that Holland is still the closer, but Kelvin Herrera should be the closer in KC. No, there's no official closer change,…
- Grey
- April 11, 2013
- 560
fantasy baseball strategy
When Is A Streak Not A Streak Anymore?
Note: If you don't want the story, just scroll down to the bottom to see the statistical markers on how to tell the difference between…
- Jay
- April 10, 2013
- 116
Fantasy Baseball Prospects
Prospect Power Rankings
Ranking prospects for fantasy purposes is a tricky exercise. Back in February, I rolled out my Top 50 Fantasy Prospects for 2013 (part 1, part…
- Scott Evans
- April 10, 2013
- 92
DraftKings
DraftKings – Chris Hansen Is On The Prowl For My Picks
Razzball Nation! Why don't you have a seat? Do you know why I'm here? It's because I'm about to recommend a Minor as your starting…
- JB Gilpin
- April 10, 2013
- 32
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
He Wept To Jered
Jered Weaver owners just found another reason to get down on one knee (although shelling out for a ring causes a similar sensation). Weaver will…
- Grey
- April 10, 2013
- 635
OPS Leagues
You Give Luck A Bad Name
The first week of the season is in our rearview mirror, Pearl Jam, and I’m seeing overreactions everywhere I turn around, Bonnie Tyler. Ask yourself…
- Tom Jacks
- April 9, 2013
- 90
All Podcasts
The Razzball Podcast — The One Where Nick And Rudy Go It Alone
Momma Albright was visiting so I wasn't able to get on the fantasy baseball podcast this week. Momma said to me (like she just got…
- Grey
- April 9, 2013
- 377
Our Leagues
RCL Update: April 9
The first week of the season brought more closer questions and injury woes. Carlos Marmol is now owned in just 28 leagues, while Shawn Camp…
- VinWins
- April 9, 2013
- 41
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Don’t Blame Henderson, John Axford Diss
As Sam Cooke said when looking at John Axford on my fantasy teams, "Change is gonna come." Thanks, Sam. Sam also said the same thing…
- Grey
- April 9, 2013
- 390
Pitcher Profiles
Pitcher Profile: Jose Fernandez Makes The Mets Whiff More Than On A Madoff Investment
Razzball Nation! The pitcher profiles are back for 2013. Every Monday I will be breaking down a starting pitcher's performance pitch-by-pitch so you can see…
- JB Gilpin
- April 8, 2013
- 102
Creeper of the Week
Creeper Of The Week: Grab This Joyce-Stick
Kids these days, you all have it so good. All your video games have the most primo controllers. I went and googled Joystick just to…
- Sky
- April 8, 2013
- 83
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
You Cain Cole ‘Em Aces But At That Price I Expect Something Less Dickey
This morning's rant is for all the owners who took it up the ace on Sunday. It's one thing when your ace is pitching @TEX…
- Rudy Gamble
- April 8, 2013
- 664
NEWS
Jam it or Cram it: Jackie Bradley Jr vs. Gerardo Parra
An exciting kickoff to the 2013 MLB season. I’m sure Ken Burns documented it all with black and white photos, mournful fiddle music and the…
- The Guru
- April 7, 2013
- 115
NEWS
Red Light, Green Light: Searching for Steals
Each week I'll be looking at some favorable match-ups to help you grab a few extra steals for your fantasy team. Whether you are in…
- Mike
- April 7, 2013
- 18
Fantasy Baseball Prospects
Minor Accomplishments: Week 1
A year ago, Nolan Arenado was entering the 2012 season with loads of hype. Minor League production expectations were enormous, and most folks around baseball…
- Scott Evans
- April 7, 2013
- 78
2013 Fantasy Baseball Draft
Deep Impact: And So It Begins…
Welcome to the first official Deep Impact for this 2013 season. We went over some Overvalued and Undervalued choices to help with your off season…
- Jay
- April 6, 2013
- 82
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes
Friday I’m in Love with Yu
We have almost a week of baseball in the books and Yu Darvish's Marvishlous 14 K 1-hitter and Chris Davis' power surge have been early…
- Dan Pants
- April 6, 2013
- 58
