Yankees depth continues to impress while Red Sox struggle
April 29, 2019
Gio Urshela and DJ LeMahieu became the New York Yankees newest additions to the team’s list of injuries following their
Category: MLB
Two-Start Pitchers: Week 5 (4/29 -5/05)
April 29, 2019
Here are your two-start pitchers for this week. While it’s never a given that both starts will go down due to weather or a change in rotation plans, these are pitchers that are slated to do some extra work this week.
Stream Machine: April 29-May 1
April 28, 2019
So here’s the deal. I had a bad April. Statistically, it was not great. Not only that, but my process was flawed. To try to come up with early season streaming matchups, I tried to use run projection models from FanGraphs. Unfortunately, those did not account for early hot streaks from teams like the Mariners and Twins. They also didn’t take into account various left vs. right or home vs. away strengths and weaknesses, mostly because those were things that projections just couldn’t account for early on. Also, I had significant flaws in the way that my spreadsheet credited teams for different home/away splits when I did try to account for them. Nevertheless, I’m still here, either as a glutton for punishment or as an attempt at redemption. The first month is the hardest month to try to stream anyway. It can only get better from here, right? RIGHT?!? Anyway, here’s the best matchup plays for the first half of the week.
Dodgers vs. Pirates Series Preview
April 26, 2019
The Los Angeles Dodgers were only able to manage one win against the Cubs in Chicago. The Pittsburgh Pirates got swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh. The Dodgers have a record of 16-11, and the Pirates have a record of 12-11. Let’s take a look at the matchup for this weekend between the Dodgers and the Pirates.
Throwback Thursday – Don Mattingly
April 25, 2019
Every Thursday we will take a look back on the life and career of a player. You will get some background, an iconic moment, and plenty of stats. Today we take a look back on the career of a Yankee legend, Don Mattingly.
BUY LOW, SELL HIGH, AND DROP: WAIVER WIRE & IN-SEASON MANAGEMENT
April 25, 2019
Hey, how are you? Are you confident and cruising or desperate and humbled? Investing such high draft capital in any superstar succumbed to injury can be soul crushing. But no matter if you’re dominating the field or scraping to get by, checking in on players and monitoring the waiver wire can keep you competitive. I don’t think a lot of owners are aware that most leagues keep stats for the last 7, 14, 21 and 30 days, which is extremely important in deciding on free agents. If a player is consistently showing up in different sample sizes, you can probably assume it’s more than a hot streak.
Team History: Cincinnati Reds/Red Stockings
April 24, 2019
Every Tuesday we will take a look at the history of one team. You will get some background, iconic players and moments, and postseason results. This week, let’s take a look at the Cincinnati Reds, who have had a very long history.
Jacoby Ellsbury’s Condition Continues to Worsen in New York
April 23, 2019
The New York Yankees have been unbelievably snake-bitten to start the 2019 season. Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Luis Severino, the
Dodgers @ Cubs Series Preview
April 23, 2019
The Los Angeles Dodgers won three out of four games in Milwaukee against the Brewers. The Chicago Cubs won two out of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Chicago.
7&7: 7 Hottest Hitters of Week 5
April 23, 2019
Christian Yelich
Who would have thought the best player the Marlins traded last year would be Christian Yelich? Safe to say since moving to the mid-west, he has become a marquee superstar. He began the week by doing something he already did this season: beat up the Cardinals. April 15th, he had three home runs against the red birds, added another the next night, giving him eight total in five consecutive games. Don’t worry St., Louis; he doesn’t save his power just for you, Yelich added four more homers, including his second multi-home run game of the week against the Dodgers, giving him on eight for the week and 16 RBI.
It’s Time for Vlad Jr. to Get the Call
April 21, 2019
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is baseball’s top prospect and its time for him to be called up to the majors. Coming
These Teams Are Playing With House Money, Who's About To Lose It All?
April 19, 2019
The 2019 season has some un-expected teams off to some impressive teams. Which one of these has a legitimate chance to play in October, and which are going to tap out?
MLB
Yankees depth continues to impress while Red Sox struggle
Gio Urshela and DJ LeMahieu became the New York Yankees newest additions to the team’s list of injuries following their series against the San Francisco
April 29, 2019
Two-Start Pitchers: Week 5 (4/29 -5/05)
Here are your two-start pitchers for this week. While it’s never a given that both starts will go down due to weather or a change in rotation plans, these are pitchers that are slated to do some extra work this week.
April 29, 2019
Stream Machine: April 29-May 1
So here’s the deal. I had a bad April. Statistically, it was not great. Not only that, but my process was flawed. To try to come up with early season streaming matchups, I tried to use run projection models from FanGraphs. Unfortunately, those did not account for early hot streaks from teams like the Mariners and Twins. They also didn’t take into account various left vs. right or home vs. away strengths and weaknesses, mostly because those were things that projections just couldn’t account for early on. Also, I had significant flaws in the way that my spreadsheet credited teams for different home/away splits when I did try to account for them. Nevertheless, I’m still here, either as a glutton for punishment or as an attempt at redemption. The first month is the hardest month to try to stream anyway. It can only get better from here, right? RIGHT?!? Anyway, here’s the best matchup plays for the first half of the week.
April 28, 2019
Dodgers vs. Pirates Series Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers were only able to manage one win against the Cubs in Chicago. The Pittsburgh Pirates got swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh. The Dodgers have a record of 16-11, and the Pirates have a record of 12-11. Let’s take a look at the matchup for this weekend between the Dodgers and the Pirates.
April 26, 2019
Throwback Thursday – Don Mattingly
Every Thursday we will take a look back on the life and career of a player. You will get some background, an iconic moment, and plenty of stats. Today we take a look back on the career of a Yankee legend, Don Mattingly.
April 25, 2019
BUY LOW, SELL HIGH, AND DROP: WAIVER WIRE & IN-SEASON MANAGEMENT
Hey, how are you? Are you confident and cruising or desperate and humbled? Investing such high draft capital in any superstar succumbed to injury can be soul crushing. But no matter if you’re dominating the field or scraping to get by, checking in on players and monitoring the waiver wire can keep you competitive. I don’t think a lot of owners are aware that most leagues keep stats for the last 7, 14, 21 and 30 days, which is extremely important in deciding on free agents. If a player is consistently showing up in different sample sizes, you can probably assume it’s more than a hot streak.
April 25, 2019
Team History: Cincinnati Reds/Red Stockings
Every Tuesday we will take a look at the history of one team. You will get some background, iconic players and moments, and postseason results. This week, let’s take a look at the Cincinnati Reds, who have had a very long history.
April 24, 2019
MLB
Jacoby Ellsbury’s Condition Continues to Worsen in New York
The New York Yankees have been unbelievably snake-bitten to start the 2019 season. Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Luis Severino, the list of important pieces goes
April 23, 2019
Dodgers @ Cubs Series Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers won three out of four games in Milwaukee against the Brewers. The Chicago Cubs won two out of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Chicago.
April 23, 2019
7&7: 7 Hottest Hitters of Week 5
Christian Yelich
Who would have thought the best player the Marlins traded last year would be Christian Yelich? Safe to say since moving to the mid-west, he has become a marquee superstar. He began the week by doing something he already did this season: beat up the Cardinals. April 15th, he had three home runs against the red birds, added another the next night, giving him eight total in five consecutive games. Don’t worry St., Louis; he doesn’t save his power just for you, Yelich added four more homers, including his second multi-home run game of the week against the Dodgers, giving him on eight for the week and 16 RBI.
April 23, 2019
Exclusives
It’s Time for Vlad Jr. to Get the Call
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is baseball’s top prospect and its time for him to be called up to the majors. Coming back off a Grade 1
April 21, 2019
These Teams Are Playing With House Money, Who's About To Lose It All?
The 2019 season has some un-expected teams off to some impressive teams. Which one of these has a legitimate chance to play in October, and which are going to tap out?
April 19, 2019
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