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Yasmany Tomas Hitting Well
D'Backs outfielder Yasmany Tomas is having a solid spring, having gone 11-for-33 over 13 Cactus League games. Despite the encouraging spring, Tomas will open the season as Arizona's fifth outfielder due to the additions of Steven Souza and Jarrod Dyson. The Diamondbacks have been shopping Tomas to American League teams looking for a designated hitter.... Read More
Zack Greinke Will Start Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (groin) is scheduled to pitch in Wednesday's Cactus league game. Greinke will make the start after an encouraging 40-pitch bullpen session on Monday. After Wednesday, Greinke will make one more spring start on March 26 before the start of the regular season. This schedule will leave him on track... Read More
Steven Souza Looking To Decrease Strikeouts
Recently-acquired Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza is looking to cut back on his strikeouts for the upcoming season. Prior to last season's breakout, Souza had a career strikeout rate of 33.7 percent, which he cut by five percent in 2017. Souza believes an improved approach with two strikes will help him make further strides at... Read More
Rey Fuentes Leaves Game After Being Hit By Pitch
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Rey Fuentes (undisclosed) left Monday's game after being hit by a pitch. There has been no word on his condition thus far. The former first-round pick is unlikely to get much playing time in the crowded Arizona outfield this season. He would need three injuries and/or trades to get regular playing time in... Read More
Brad Boxberger Looking Good In Spring
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Brad Boxberger has looked good this spring training, giving up one run on four hits and one walk across four innings. He has struck out three batters thus far. Boxberger seems to be fully recovered from arm soreness that kept him out earlier this month, and he will no doubt be ready for... Read More
Alex Avila Off To Rough Start
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila is off to a very rough start this spring. He has just one hit through 20 at-bats, a solo home run, and has struck out eight times. Manager Torey Lovullo says that his catcher's timing is off, but neither he nor Avila seem concerned moving towards Opening Day. Avila is... Read More
Robbie Ray The Main Candidate To Start Opening Day
With the injury to Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (groin), it looks like the Diamondbacks will turn to budding star Robbie Ray to pitch on Opening Day. Ray has done enough to earn the spot, posting a 2.89 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 162 innings last season. His high strikeout upside and improving control give him... Read More
Zack Greinke Feels Healthy After Bullpen Work
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke (groin) was all smiles after completing a 40-pitch bullpen session over the weekend. A right groin injury has cast doubt on Greinke's availability to open the season. Following the session, Greinke said, "I'll definitely be making the next outing. I felt healthy and the pitches were pretty good. Hopefully that... Read More
Zack Greinke In Jeopardy Of Missing Opening Day Start
Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke felt better Thursday after suffering a right groin injury in Wednesday's game. However, it sounds like the D'Backs will exercise caution and will push back his next start. If this is the case, it becomes very difficult for Greinke to make his scheduled start on Opening Day. Missing one start shouldn't... Read More
Shelby Miller Tosses Short Bullpen Session
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) threw a bullpen session for the first time since having Tommy John surgery last May. Miller was not expecting much from the session, but he came away pleasantly surprised with the results. Miller's next bullpen session is scheduled for Friday, where he will work on progressing before facing live... Read More
Zack Greinke's Injury Not Believed To Be Serious
Updating a previous report, it seems that the groin injury suffered by Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke was not a serious one. The Diamondbacks believe the strain is mild enough that they will not be performing any tests. Manager Torey Lovullo remains optimistic that Greinke will be ready in time for Opening Day. Those that... Read More
Jake Lamb Struggling Through Spring Training
Arizona third baseman Jake Lamb has gotten off to a slow start this spring. Through nine games, Lamb is hitting 4-for-22 (.182) with eight strikeouts. Lamb's production this season is a bit of a question mark due to the installation of the humidor at Chase Field. As most of his fantasy value comes from his... Read More
Zack Greinke Leaves Start After One Inning
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke left Wednesday's start after just one inning due to right groin tightness. Greinke was scheduled to pitch five innings but was removed after just 19 pitches. The team hasn't released any further information, so owners can consider Greinke day-to-day. He was worried about velocity issues earlier this spring, but... Read More
Randall Delgado Dealing With Left Oblique Injury
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Randall Delgado is dealing with a left oblique injury that puts doubt on his availability for Opening Day. While manager Torey Luvullo is unsure of Delgado's status for Opening Day, he has said that Delgado's timeline has been pushed back due to the injury. Delgado was set to be a key part... Read More
Yasmany Tomas' Future in Arizona Uncertain
The Arizona Diamondbacks have yet to decide a future for much-maligned outfielder Yasmany Tomas. Despite being a decent power bat, Tomas does not fit in with the new defensively-oriented Arizona team. As of now, Tomas is the fifth outfielder behind David Peralta, A.J. Pollock, Steven Souza and Jarrod Dyson. With no clear path to playing... Read More
Steven Souza Impressing In Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza has made a great impression on his new teammates so far this spring. On Thursday, Souza went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and three RBI in the D'Backs 11-6 victory. Souza also made a spectacular catch to rob Travis Shaw of extra bases. Souza's defense will keep him in... Read More
Brad Boxberger Throws Scoreless Inning
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Brad Boxberger (arm) threw a scoreless inning Thursday, giving up a single hit against the Brewers. Boxberger looked good in his first game back from arm soreness, as his velocity sat in the 91-93 mph range with his fastball. The former Rays closer will continue to compete with reliever Archie Bradley for the... Read More
Ketel Marte To Be Everyday Second Baseman
Arizona middle infielder Ketel Marte is currently the favorite to be the Diamondbacks everyday second baseman. The D'Backs seem to be emphasizing defense this season, as evidenced by their roster moves. Marte played plus defense at shortstop last season, so there's no reason to think it won't carry over to second base. Marte's biggest asset... Read More
Ketel Marte in the Mix for Starting Spot
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte is firmly in the mix for a starting spot in the middle infield. With infielder Brandon Drury being shipped off to the Yankees, Marte will be competing with Nick Ahmed and Chris Owings for two spots in the middle infield. If he wins the job, Marte will provide fantasy owners with... Read More
Archie Bradley in the Mix for Closer Spot in 2018
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley will compete with Brad Boxberger and Yoshihisa Hirano for the closer role in Arizona. In his first season as a reliever, Bradley posted a 3-3 record with a 1.73 ERA, 74 strikeouts and one save. He spent most of the year as the D-backs most versatile bullpen hand, pitching multiple... Read More
Three Undervalued Forwards for Fantasy Basketball Drafts
Forward is normally a deep position in fantasy basketball. Many owners look for their forwards to be solid all around producers in the mold of Draymond Green or Kristaps Porzingis. When getting to the later rounds of the draft, forwards become more one dimensional contributors who only provide one or two category boosts such as... Read More
Dario Saric (PF, PHI) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 7-11 CURRENT ADP: 159.6 ANALYSIS: So far, Dario Saric has been lost in the rookie hype of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. However, with the foot injury suffered by Simmons, owners should be looking to Saric as a late round flier who has the potential to vastly out perform his FantasyPros ADP of 172.... Read More
Ryan Anderson (PF/C, HOU) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 8-12 CURRENT ADP: 208 ANALYSIS: Do you want three pointers? Because drafting Ryan Anderson is how you get three pointers. Anderson had a career year in 2013-14, with averages of 19.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.0 three pointers per game. His three point attempts have dipped over the last couple years, reaching a... Read More
Robert Covington (SF/PF, PHI) - 2016 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Draft in rounds 8-12 CURRENT ADP: 109.3 ANALYSIS: For those of you punting FG%, Robert Covington is a forward that should be squarely in your sights. In 28 MPG last year, Covington averaged 12.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 threes and 1.6 steals per game. While he shoots a horrid 38% from the field, he makes the perfect... Read More
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Players to Target When Punting FG% in Fantasy Basketball Drafts
When adopting punting strategies, fantasy owners need to remember that the point of punting is to maximize the value of their players, not to explicitly throw away a few categories. Punting FG% could be a widely used strategy this season, as first round staples James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Paul George will shoot under 45%. Owners... Read More
