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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
Fantasy Baseball Two Start Pitchers

Two-Startapalooza — Week 2

Weekly leaguers, Two-Startapalooza is back with a fresh lineup for week two. It's a weekly feature, so obviously it's back. I'll try to come up…

  • Scott Evans
  • April 6, 2013
  • 64
Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Hoping Hitters Go 0-fer Against Jo-Fer

Last year, the Buy/Sell brought you such brilliant ideas as “Eric Thames is gonna be a river running through your heart!” and “Brennan Boesch is…

  • Grey
  • April 5, 2013
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Points Leagues

Fantasy Baseball Points League — Street Fighter 2 Edition: Chris Davis Unleashes Shoryuuuuken

Greetings all! Tis I, Tehol Beddict, ready and willing to service you in any way you desire, though the main goal here is to help…

  • LT Murray IV
  • April 5, 2013
  • 47
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Detroit, Valgreen Sing “Let’s Stay Together”

He'll make you feel good and bad and happy and sad. But mostly just sad. And mad. And glad...you don't own him. I'm talking, of…

  • Grey
  • April 5, 2013
  • 320
Closers

Closer Look

It's the first week of the season and there is really only one question as we enter the first week of fantasy SAGNOF-ville. What in…

  • Smokey
  • April 4, 2013
  • 110
Pitcher Profiles

“I’m dropping the Hammel!” “No, you’re not!”

Cole Trickle was such a hypocrite. When Harry Hogge gave the young cocky kid a chance, Trickle did nothing but wreck other drivers, get into…

  • The Bender
  • April 4, 2013
  • 36
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Harvey Ballslinger

It's a bittersweet yum-yum fest with Matt Harvey*. *Line borrowed from a teenaged Asian girl's diary. I told you to draft him on every team…

  • Grey
  • April 4, 2013
  • 552
2013 Fantasy Baseball Draft

Blog Wars 2013: The One Grey & Rudy Let the Prospect Guy Run

The guys over at Sons of Roto have been hosting Blog Wars for a handful of years now, and this is my second year involved.…

  • Scott Evans
  • April 3, 2013
  • 30
2013 Fantasy Baseball Draft

11 Bold Predictions for 2013: Jaywrong Tries To Be Jayright, Part II

You read the title right. In fact, we went over the first five in Part I right here. Are you ready for the last five,…

  • Jay
  • April 3, 2013
  • 80
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Darling, Yu Look Marvishlous

So nice to see Yu. Saludos, my Darvish. Come on, let's mingle. You know, my dear, my father used to say to me, Grey, don't…

  • Grey
  • April 3, 2013
  • 591
All Podcasts

The Razzball Podcast — The One Where We Start This Monkey Fighting Season

Didja hear? Games started. Yeah, no foolin'. There was practically a full slate of games yesterday, but we didn't talk about any of them on…

  • Grey
  • April 2, 2013
  • 348
DraftKings

DraftKings – Play With Rudy Tonight!

Unfortunately, Play With Rudy Tonight, my sitcom pitch to NBC, got turned down.  I didn't even get to go through my treatment, I got the ax…

  • JB Gilpin
  • April 2, 2013
  • 27
Our Leagues

RCL Update: April 2

Drafting is complete! The season has started! Hope you're still in the running in your league. 64 leagues made 19,200 selections at the draft table…

  • VinWins
  • April 2, 2013
  • 28
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Here Comes The Harperbole

Mike Trout who?! AL Rookie of the Year last year and runner-up for the MVP. He also had one of the best rookie years ever.…

  • Grey
  • April 2, 2013
  • 250
Fantasy Baseball Team Previews

2013 Angels Fantasy Baseball Preview

We at Razzball realize that exporting our views across the country has damaging consequences on the blogosphere. To help make amends, we are reaching out…

  • Sky
  • April 1, 2013
  • 36
Y to Z

Bleacher Report Acquires Razzball

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bleacher Report has acquired Razzball.com, one of the fastest growing independent fantasy sports blogs, as announced today by…

  • Rudy Gamble
  • April 1, 2013
  • 60
Creeper of the Week

Creeper Of The Week: David Murphy’s Law

Seriously, it's week one and you already need my help? Really? Your draft go that poorly that you're looking for a hitter to stream during…

  • Sky
  • April 1, 2013
  • 10
Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Opening Day Excess Lives In Texas

Before you read this, I want you to go outside and look at the birds chirping. Smell the freshly-cut grass. Look up at the sun…

  • Grey
  • April 1, 2013
  • 582
2013 Fantasy Baseball Draft

11 Bold Predictions for 2013: Jaywrong Tries To Be Jayright, Part I

You read the title right. So, I guess I might have some splainin' to do at the end of the year, but I'm proud to…

  • Jay
  • March 31, 2013
  • 96
NEWS

Jam it or Cram it

After hours of research, 3624 mock drafts, endless Grey roster autopsies and a restraining order from Dr. Funstonstein, you finally find yourself ready for opening…

  • The Guru
  • March 31, 2013
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