Two-Start Pitchers: Week 19 (8/12 – 8/18)
August 12, 2019
Matt Bishop | August 11, 2019 STREAMER OF THE WEEK Yusei Kikuchi, SP SEA (@DET, @TOR) (38% CBS, 47% ESPN,
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State of MLB: Prospect Hoarding
August 9, 2019
It has become a recurrent theme in trade negotiations between contending and rebuilding teams: “Prospect X is untouchable.” Teams have become increasingly reluctant to trade their top prospects in an effort to inch closer to a championship. Front offices are trying to do the same thing: construct a roster that is filled with young and talented players at below-market value contracts. This philosophy of risk-aversion, prospect accumulation, and player development is having a negative impact on Major League Baseball.
MLB DFS: Oppo Taco Tuesday 🌮 Picks for August 6, 2019
August 6, 2019
If you played Nicholas Castellanos last night, you were able to enjoy a solid outburst, including an opposite-field first-inning home run. Oppo Tacos are very much welcomed, especially on Tuesdays. Don’t be fooled, as long as a home run still equals fantasy points, we will take home runs of any variety. Pull shots, moonshots, wall scrapers, and of course opposite-field blasts otherwise known as oppo tacos.
7&7: Dog Days of Summer Makes Me Thirsty
August 6, 2019
Welcome to August. The dog days of summer are here you deserve something refreshing and I know you’re sick of Claw Daddy’s.
You know the rules: 7 best hitters of the week
Two-Start Pitchers: Week 18 (8/05 – 8/11)
August 5, 2019
Matt Bishop | August 5, 2019 STREAMER OF THE WEEK Daniel Norris, SP DET (CHW, KC) (24% CBS, 2% ESPN,
Post Trade Deadline Power Rankings
August 5, 2019
Barring any late-season injuries, the final rosters are set after the trade deadline has passed. A familiar face in the AL has soared right to the top and a surprise team is slowly making its way into the top 10. Here are the new rankings.
Red Sox are Foolish to not Pursue Edwin Diaz
July 30, 2019
The Boston Red Sox are no longer in pursuit of New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz, per Alex Speier of
What Teams Need To Give Up To Land Noah Syndergaard
July 30, 2019
There was a lot of expectations in Flushing this year: Wilson Ramos, Jed Lowrie, Robinson Cano, with a Cy Young deGrom, the Mets looked to be a force in that heavy National League East. Unfortunately, the familiar injury bug and some players not living up to expectations have them in fourth place. They have said Noah Syndergaard is available, and a few teams could use an ace quality pitcher like him. He won’t come cheap; The Mets will look to rebuild their franchise as a result of trading him. Here’s what some teams may need to give up to land the Syndergaard.
Galvin: Put Protective Netting in Every Ballpark
July 29, 2019
The 2019 MLB season has come with a record number of home runs as well as a record number of strikeouts. However, many people forget the long plate appearances that this season is producing. With these long plate appearances come a record number of foul balls going into the stands.
Two-Start Pitchers: Week 17 (7/29 – 8/04)
July 29, 2019
Matt Bishop | July 29, 2019 STREAMER OF THE WEEK Tyler Beede, SP SF (36% CBS, 7% ESPN, 11% Yahoo)
DraftKings Around the Horn July 25th, 2019
July 25, 2019
Thursday’s MLB schedule opens up with three-afternoon games followed by six evening contests. The afternoon tilts feature premium pitching options in Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer at home while the evening games offer up the potential of lots of scoring with Texas/ Oakland, 9.5 implied total, Cleveland/ Kansas City, 10.5, and New York/ Boston, 11. Also, keep an eye on the L.A. Angels hosting the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Tom Eschelman. Put on your caps and apply the sunscreen, we’re going Around the Horn!
Dodgers are linked to Edwin Diaz
July 24, 2019
The Dodgers could trade for Edwin Diaz prior to the trade deadline, per Buster Olney.
Two-Start Pitchers: Week 19 (8/12 – 8/18)
Matt Bishop | August 11, 2019 STREAMER OF THE WEEK Yusei Kikuchi, SP SEA (@DET, @TOR) (38% CBS, 47% ESPN, 30% Yahoo) Yusei Kikuchi has
August 12, 2019
State of MLB: Prospect Hoarding
It has become a recurrent theme in trade negotiations between contending and rebuilding teams: “Prospect X is untouchable.” Teams have become increasingly reluctant to trade their top prospects in an effort to inch closer to a championship. Front offices are trying to do the same thing: construct a roster that is filled with young and talented players at below-market value contracts. This philosophy of risk-aversion, prospect accumulation, and player development is having a negative impact on Major League Baseball.
August 9, 2019
MLB DFS: Oppo Taco Tuesday 🌮 Picks for August 6, 2019
If you played Nicholas Castellanos last night, you were able to enjoy a solid outburst, including an opposite-field first-inning home run. Oppo Tacos are very much welcomed, especially on Tuesdays. Don’t be fooled, as long as a home run still equals fantasy points, we will take home runs of any variety. Pull shots, moonshots, wall scrapers, and of course opposite-field blasts otherwise known as oppo tacos.
August 6, 2019
7&7: Dog Days of Summer Makes Me Thirsty
Welcome to August. The dog days of summer are here you deserve something refreshing and I know you’re sick of Claw Daddy’s.
You know the rules: 7 best hitters of the week
August 6, 2019
Two-Start Pitchers: Week 18 (8/05 – 8/11)
Matt Bishop | August 5, 2019 STREAMER OF THE WEEK Daniel Norris, SP DET (CHW, KC) (24% CBS, 2% ESPN, 5% Yahoo) It’s getting to
August 5, 2019
Post Trade Deadline Power Rankings
Barring any late-season injuries, the final rosters are set after the trade deadline has passed. A familiar face in the AL has soared right to the top and a surprise team is slowly making its way into the top 10. Here are the new rankings.
August 5, 2019
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Red Sox are Foolish to not Pursue Edwin Diaz
The Boston Red Sox are no longer in pursuit of New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz, per Alex Speier of the Boston Globe and Ken
July 30, 2019
What Teams Need To Give Up To Land Noah Syndergaard
There was a lot of expectations in Flushing this year: Wilson Ramos, Jed Lowrie, Robinson Cano, with a Cy Young deGrom, the Mets looked to be a force in that heavy National League East. Unfortunately, the familiar injury bug and some players not living up to expectations have them in fourth place. They have said Noah Syndergaard is available, and a few teams could use an ace quality pitcher like him. He won’t come cheap; The Mets will look to rebuild their franchise as a result of trading him. Here’s what some teams may need to give up to land the Syndergaard.
July 30, 2019
MLB
Galvin: Put Protective Netting in Every Ballpark
The 2019 MLB season has come with a record number of home runs as well as a record number of strikeouts. However, many people forget the long plate appearances that this season is producing. With these long plate appearances come a record number of foul balls going into the stands.
July 29, 2019
Two-Start Pitchers: Week 17 (7/29 – 8/04)
Matt Bishop | July 29, 2019 STREAMER OF THE WEEK Tyler Beede, SP SF (36% CBS, 7% ESPN, 11% Yahoo) Tyler Beede’s seasonal stat line
July 29, 2019
DraftKings Around the Horn July 25th, 2019
Thursday’s MLB schedule opens up with three-afternoon games followed by six evening contests. The afternoon tilts feature premium pitching options in Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer at home while the evening games offer up the potential of lots of scoring with Texas/ Oakland, 9.5 implied total, Cleveland/ Kansas City, 10.5, and New York/ Boston, 11. Also, keep an eye on the L.A. Angels hosting the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Tom Eschelman. Put on your caps and apply the sunscreen, we’re going Around the Horn!
July 25, 2019
Dodgers are linked to Edwin Diaz
The Dodgers could trade for Edwin Diaz prior to the trade deadline, per Buster Olney.
July 24, 2019
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