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David Wright Lands On 15-Day DL, Campbell Called Up
The New York Mets placed David Wright on the 15-day DL after suffering a hamstring injury Tuesday night against the Phillies. After stealing a base, the Mets captain and longtime third basemen tweaked his hamstring. Wright tried to fight it out, but after one pitch to the next batter, he took himself out of the […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoNationals Could Activate Denard Span From DL This Weekend
The Washington Nationals are desperate for some good news following a 2-6 start. They received some as Denard Span could return to the team this weekend, according to the Washington Post. The defending NL East champions have started the season with the worst team batting average in MLB (.197). Span had a .302 BA average […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoAnthony Gose (OF, DET) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Anthony Gose did not get the start for the Detroit Tigers on opening day. Yet, after only a few games, the centerfielder has earned his spot in the lineup. In his fourth MLB season and his first with the Detroit Tigers, Gose is […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoMets' Bobby Parnell And Vic Black To Begin Rehab Assignments Soon
Finally the New York Mets receive good news with regards to their bullpen as Bobby Parnell and Vic Black will start pitching in rehab assignments soon. Parnell will begin hi rehab assignment with the hope of returning by May, according to what Mets manager, Terry Collins, told ESPNNewYork.com. Black doesn’t have too much big league […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoMichael Brantley Could Return To Indians Lineup (Lower Back) Friday
Michael Brantley (lower back) could return to the lineup for the Cleveland Indians as soon as Friday. The all-star outfielder has been dealing with pain in his lower back since the beginning of the season. Brantley played opening day and then again three games later. He sat out the two games in between and three […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoMarcus Semien (2B/3B/SS, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Marcus Semien, 24, shortstop, is hoping that there’s no place like home. Not only is the Oakland Athletics giving him a chance to play the position he’s played since tee-ball, but he’s getting the chance to do it in his hometown. In two seasons […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoBlue Jays Remove Brett Cecil As Closer: Miguel Castro Replacement
The Jays have decided to remove Brett Cecil from the closer role after blowing the save Wednesday against the Yankees. Toronto appeared to have the game wrapped. Cecil came in and could not shut the door on New York. He was able to only get one out in the eighth when he came in with […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoRicky Nolasco Has Pitching Elbow Examined After Dreadful Start
After allowing six runs in only three innings pitched, Twins right-hander Ricky Nolasco flew back to Minnesota to have his pitching elbow examined. Nolasco allowed six hits and four walks as he struggled against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. According to MLB.com, Nolasco felt the discomfort after a pitch to Alex Avila in the fourth […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoTigers Place Joe Nathan On 15-Day DL: Soria New Closer
After an opening day save, Detroit Tigers closer, Joe Nathan, has been placed on the 15-day DL with a right flexor strain in his pitching elbow, according to HardballTalk. The 40-year-old, 15-year veteran, was hoping to bounce back from a really bad season. Nathan pitched in 62 games last season with Detroit. He finished with […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoNick Markakis (OF, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper / 5 Outfielder Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Markakis, 31, right fielder, is coming off his worst season in his nine-year career with the Baltimore Orioles. His RBI totals dramatically tailed off over the last three seasons, as well as his extra base totals. Still, Markakis is […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoMets Place Jenrry Mejia On 15-Day DL With Elbow Inflammation
The New York Mets have placed their closer, Jenrry Mejia, on the 15-day DL after dealing with elbow soreness while warming up before he was supposed to come into the ninth inning. The 25-year-old right-hander underwent an X-ray, MRI scanes and was given a cortisone injection after leaving the season opener on Monday against the […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoRed Sox Option Castillo, Bradley Jr. To Triple-A
Shortly before opening day, the Boston Red Sox decided to option Jackie Bradley Jr. and Cuban defector Rusney Castillo to Triple-A Pawtucket, according to Reuters. Boston looks to bounce back from finishing last in the AL East a season ago. The Red Sox will start the season without two players that were expected to contribute right away. […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoChris Sale Strikes Out 13 In Minor League Game
Chris Sale is already in mid-season form as he struck out 13 batters over six-plus innings Wednesday in his final minor league game. The Chicago White Sox's ace is set to start the 2015 season on April 12. Sale suffered an avulsion fracture on right foot while at his home on February 27. The Sox […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoHardy, Brown, Pence, Verlander, Werth To Start 2015 Season on DL
With opening day only days away, many teams will start their season without some important names in the lineup. Every game counts. Even the games in April. Here's a look at some players who will start the season on the DL. Baltimore Orioles J.J. Hardy: According to the Baltimore Sun, Hardy will miss the […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoHenderson Alvarez (SP, MIA) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft Target in Middle Rounds ANALYSIS: One of the biggest pitching breakouts of 2014 was Henderson Alvarez. Last season, he went 12-7 with 2.65 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 18 quality starts in 30 opportunities. He did so well that he will be handed the ball on opening day for the Miami Marlins. According to the […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoYadier Molina (C, STL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft Target Mid-to-Late Rounds in All Leagues ANALYSIS: The catcher position is one where if you can lock up a player that not only appears in most games, but is also solid fantasy producer, then you have to grab that catcher before it’s too late. For 2014, Yadier Molina was a top-10 fantasy catcher even though […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoShin-Soo Choo (OF, TEX) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Draft Target Mid-to-Late Rounds in All Leagues ANALYSIS: This is the best time to snag Shin-Soo Choo late in the draft as a low-risk, high-reward draft pick for the 2015 fantasy season. With a current ADP around 169, Choo can return a nice return on your draft day investment. Coming off a down year, […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoFrancisco Liriano Named Pirates Opening Day Starter
Francisco Liriano will be the first Pirates pitcher to start on opening day in consecutive seasons since Oliver Perez (2005-06). — Stephen J. Nesbitt (@stephenjnesbitt) March 17, 2015 According to a tweet by Pirates beat-reporter Stephen Nesbitt the Pittsburgh Pirates have named Francisco Liriano their opening day starter for the 2015 season. It will mark back-to-back […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoDillon Gee To Replace Zack Wheeler In Mets Starting Rotation
Dillon Gee will step back into the New York Mets rotation now that news broke about Zack Wheeler being done for the season as the young right-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery. Matt Harvey is ready to rejoin the rotation after missing all of last season while recovering from the same surgery. It’s Wheeler’s turn […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoCuban Defectors That Will Have Most Fantasy Impact In 2015
Cuba lost some of its top players as they signed blockbuster deals to come over and play in the MLB. Each team hopes their guy follows in the footsteps of last year’s Cuban defector Jose Abreu, who hit 36 home runs, 107 RBI and a .317 batting average, winning the AL Rookie of the Year award in 2014. There […]
Greg Rollins 10 years agoHappy Harvey Day: Mets Ace Picks Up Where He Left Off
After an 18-month hiatus from the mound, Matt Harvey returned and dominated his way through two innings for the New York Mets Friday at Port St. Lucie, Fla. Harvey faced six Detroit Tiger batters, striking out three and not allowing a base-runner. Hitting the speed-gun as high as 99 mph, Harvey picked up where he […]
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