
Alex Rodriguez has come a long way.
That was an unconscious observation as this 2009 baseball season unfolded. How profound was his turnaround, though; it hit me like a ton o’ Mizuno Maples.
A FOX Sports poll asked readers whether A-Rod has proven himself with his 2009 playoff showing. Or is he still a postseason patsy? Or, is it TBD, get back to me after the World Series? Want more? Keep reading…
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The 2009 MLB playoffs are in full gear, but for those of you die-hard baseball fans (and fantasy gurus) there is another league that you might want to keep an eye on.
The AFL kicked off its annual six-week, 32-game schedule yesterday in Phoenix. For those of you looking for the next crop of fantasy studs, look no further than the Arizona Fall League. Want more? Keep reading…
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(Don’t worry. We’ll take you back to fantasy football soon.)
Yoo-Hoo has never tasted better.
I’m not much of a chocolate milk chugger, but when the words “fantasy baseball championship” are tied to it, the dark dairy drink gives the palate – maybe your hair? – a much sweeter taste. Want more? Keep reading…
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As a Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim fan I must say I have always dreaded a matchup with the Boston Red Sox in the postseason, and I think I have a legitimate reason to: The Sox have beaten us when it matters three out of the last five years, including sweeps in 2004 and 2007.
Putting the past in the past, I am actually looking forward to this year’s postseason matchup between the two familiar foes. I firmly believe the Angels will buck the trend and send the Red Sox packing in October.
Here are five reasons why the Halos WILL beat Boston in 2009: Want more? Keep reading…
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Those who refuse to let go of this 2009 fantasy baseball season won’t have to just yet. The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers will clash in a one-game playoff Tuesday afternoon to determine the AL Central champ.
Guess what? Those stats will help determine many fantasy championships. Want more? Keep reading…
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ESPNChicago.com reports Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks (calf) will miss the rest of the season after popping his right calf muscle, according to a source. He aggravated his calf muscle during batting practice Tuesday, Sept. 22. Want more? Keep reading…
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I need to take a break from football. Here are some of my gut-check reactions to some trends and MLB Hot off the Wire posts: Want more? Keep reading…
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Jim Caple, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau (back) will miss the remainder of the season with a stress fracture in his lower back. A CT scan Monday, Sept. 14, revealed the stress fracture in the L5 vertebrae in his lower back. Surgery won’t be necessary, but Morneau will have to rest his back for three months. He’ll be able to ride a bike and lift weights, but he’ll have to avoid running and doing anything that puts pressure on his spine. Want more? Keep reading…
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Oh, how many forget … but I haven’t forgotten about you! Just dropping in to review some recent callups:
Mat Gamel, 3B, Milwaukee Brewers – He probably won’t trump Casey McGehee for majority time, making him strictly NL fodder. Want more? Keep reading…
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Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Carlos Pena (hand) will miss the rest of the season with fractured index and middle fingers on his left hand. Pena was struck by a pitch from New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia and left in the first inning of doubleheader Monday, Sept. 7.
This is terrible news for fantasy owners of Pena and the Rays, who will now probably find it more difficult to make the playoffs after making it to the World Series last year. Pena hit .227 with an American League-leading 39 home runs and 100 RBIs in 135 games this year. Want more? Keep reading…
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