Usually I look at Billy Beane trades and label them as genius, innovative, or flat out high way robbery. But this? Seriously?The A's give up a number one starter (yeah i know when healthy) and a serviceable 4/5 starter, for ....1) a Single A catcher hitting 2172) Matt Murton- former top prospect   more...
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First let's start with CC.Five was his big number tonight - 5 hits, 5 walks, 5 Ks and, according STO, 5 standing O's from the Milwaukee faithful. Despite the ten base runners over 6 innings, the big man gave up only two runs and as I write this it appears he will get his first NL win tonight.Let me   more...
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There is a new look to the Closer Report this week with expanded coverage of bullpen situations around baseball and rankings for the top fantasy closers and middle relievers. This week AccuScore analyst looks at the All-Star relievers, and has a problem with the selection of one player in   more...
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Razzball.com and FBHOF.com continue recreating the All Star teams of the fantasy era. In their second installment, players from '83-'85 are elected. Dale Murphy and Rickey Henderson paved the way for batters, a Met pitcher set a new bar for standout seasons, and a young Yankee first basemen had   more...
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The Chicago Cubs have acquired Oakland pitcher Rich Harden in six player deal.
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Screaming Sports' Andrew Thibodeau breaks out the MLB Waiver Wire and runs downs a list of five potential fantasy studs. If you're looking for that extra edge this week and beyond, then this gem is for you.
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Screaming Sports' Drew Thibodeau breaks out another Screaming Sports original. With so many valuable fantasy studs going down with injury, Drew decided it was time to take a look at several replacements. So if you're one of the many fantasy GM's who have been ravaged by injury, then this piece is   more...
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Screaming Sports' Phil Yoon goes over a week of upcoming matchups and determines who you should sit, who you should start and why. Surprisingly, there are three pretty big names that should be riding the pine this coming week.
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Screaming Sports' Phil Yoon breaks out his famed MLB Fantasy Minute and breaks down the MLB's top five stories. The undependable have suddenly become dependable; the hot have cooled and it's time to herald unheralded closers. Mr. Yoon has all if it covered and much more.
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With baseball season rapidly approaching the midway point, Screaming Sports' Phil Yoon has decided it's time to examine some early fantasy All-Stars. He continues this mini-series with a look at fantasy designated hitters and rookies, who, as you may have guessed, are led by the Rangers' Milton   more...
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What minor league stars could eventually fill a huge role for a major league team? And more importantly, what minor league star could eventually play a huge part for a struggling fantasy GM? Screaming Sports' Phil Yoon has those answers and many more in his latest minor league report.
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The Screaming Sports team break down the top fantasy performers of the week. It begins with the top three catchers and concludes with the top three relief pitchers. Navigational links appear on the bottom of each article.
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Screaming Sports' Phil Yoon runs down several baseball Bulls and several baseball Bears in the latest edition of Stock Market. Marcus Thames? Oh yea, he's definitely a bull. Roy Oswalt? Ehhhh ... not so much.
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The classic Windy City debate, which franchise is better? Not just this year, but of all time? Whatifsports tries to settle the debate by simulating a 7-game series of all-time greats 1,000 times. Ernie Banks, Sosa, Sandberg, Maddux, Mordecai Brown, Sutter against Shoeless Joe, Big Hurt, Robin   more...
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Injuries have created new ninth inning situations in both Seattle and Atlanta. Brandon Morrow steps in for the Mariners while the Braves welcome back an old face who should step right into the closer role. Also, there is a shake-up at the top of the rankings in this week's Closer Report.
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