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2010 MLB September 1 Callups

Posted by Todd Lammi on September 2nd, 2010

With September 1 here, here is a look at some of the more interesting names that were called up today and they impact they might have in fantasy leagues over the course of the next five weeks. Keep in mind that there will be more players coming up and they still might be in Double-A or Triple-A if there team is in the playoffs.

1B / OF Brandon Allen (ARI) – Allen got the start in left field on Wednesday with Justin Upton out of the lineup and day-to-day. Allen went 2-for-3 and drove in four runs, thanks to a [...] Continue Reading…

The Closer Report – Week 22

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 30th, 2010

Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closer report for week 22. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.

The trade of Brian Fuentes from the Los Angeles Angels puts Fernando Rodney in the closer role in LA with Fuentes moving to a set up role in Minnesota behind Matt Capps. Although Fuentes picked up [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 22

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 29th, 2010

Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the diamond to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 22.

American League:

The trade of Brian Fuentes to the Minnesota Twins leaves Fernando Rodney in the closer role in Los Angeles so make sure he is active in your lineup next week.

Outfielder Nelson Cruz is expected to return from the disabled list for the Texas Rangers on Monday. Coming off of his third trip to the disabled list, he might be rested a game [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 22

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 27th, 2010

Here is a complete look at the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers for week 22. Obviously the top tier pitchers are going to be left in your line up, but here is a look at some of the more border line pitchers for mixed league starts and who they face [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 22

Posted by Tony Mancini on August 26th, 2010

Here is a look at some potential players to target in your fantasy baseball league that might be out there on the waiver wire for upcoming week 22.

American League:

OF/DH Marcus Thames – With Lance Berkman on the DL, Thames is seeing all at-bats versus lefty pitching for the Yankees. Thames is hitting .316 with four home runs and 16 RBI in 117 plate appearances.

RP Chris Sale – Sale is another first round draft pick from this year’s draft that has reached the majors. Currently pitching in relief for the Chicago White Sox, Sale was drafted as a [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Buy / Sell – Week 21

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 25th, 2010

With only six weeks left in the fantasy baseball season and most trade deadlines past, now is the time to focus on getting players that may be trending hot and looking to drop those players that are turning ice cold as the season winds down. Here is a look at some hitters to buy or sell in week 21.

Buy:

Will Rhymes – all Rhymes has done when he has gotten the chance is hit in Detroit, to the tune of a .318 batting average after Wednesday’s game. Should be able to score some runs hitting second in the order and [...] Continue Reading…

The Minor League Report – Week 21

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 24th, 2010

Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the minor leagues from a fantasy baseball perspective in the week 21 minor league report. With September 1 right around the corner, here is a look at some potential call ups that could have an impact for your fantasy baseball team the last month of the season.

C Hank Conger (LAA) – Conger has been solid at Triple-A with a .287 average, nine home runs and 42 RBI. He has good plate discipline with 50 walks and 55 strikeouts and could give your team a batting [...] Continue Reading…

The Closer Report – Week 21

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 23rd, 2010

Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closer report for week 21. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.

Hisanori Takahashi had little problem last week in his first week as new closer for the New York Mets in place of Francisco Rodriguez. Takahashi picked up a save and worked 2 2/3 scoreless innings. With a 3.21 [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 21

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 22nd, 2010

Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the diamond to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 21.

American League:

Francisco Liriano lost his status as a two start pitcher in week 21 when the Minnesota Twins decided to push him back to Thursday and instead moved up Nick Blackburn to start on Monday. Liriano will instead face Cliff Lee and Texas on Thursday.

Oakland A’s closer Andrew Bailey came off of the disabled list on Sunday and worked a scoreless innings with two [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 21

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 20th, 2010

Here is a complete look at the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers for week 21. Obviously the top tier pitchers are going to be left in your line up, but here is a look at some of the more border line pitchers for mixed league starts and who they face in those [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 21

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 20th, 2010

Here is a look at some potential players to target in your fantasy baseball league that might be out there on the waiver wire for upcoming week 21.

American League

OF Ryan Kalish – with Mike Cameron done for the season and Jacoby Ellsbury going back on the disabled list, Kalish is going to see regular playing time in Boston’s outfield. Kalish is hitting over .300 in 15 games with two home runs and eight RBI.

OF Matt Joyce – Joyce has been getting most of the time in Tampa Bay against right-handed pitching and could give your team [...] Continue Reading…

The Closer Report – Week 20

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 16th, 2010

Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closer report for week 20. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.

As if the season could get any worse for the New York Mets, today the team learned they will likely be without closer Francisco Rodriguez for the remainder of the season after he suffered torn ligaments in his pitching hand [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 20

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 15th, 2010

Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the diamond to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 20.

American League:

Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his hamstring injury. With this being the third time he has injured his hamstring, I would plan on finding a replacement for him in your line up next week.

Teammate Rich Harden was placed on the disabled list with shoulder tendinitis and will miss the next few [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 20

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 13th, 2010

Here is a complete look at the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers for week 20. Obviously the top tier pitchers are going to be left in your line up, but here is a look at some of the more border line pitchers for mixed league starts and who they face in those starts.

Two-start pitchers [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 20

Posted by Tony Mancini on August 12th, 2010

Here is a look at some potential players to target in your fantasy baseball league that might be out there on the waiver wire for upcoming week 20.

American League

OF Gregor Blanco – Acquired from Atlanta as part the Rick Ankiel/Kyle Farnsworth deal, Blanco is playing everyday for Kansas City’s depleted outfield. Blanco has never hit for power but will grab you a handful to a dozen steals for the rest of the season.

1B Chris Carter – One of Oakland’s top prospects, Carter was called up earlier this week to give the team some much needed power. Although he is [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Buy / Sell – Week 19

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 11th, 2010

With many top players going down to injury this week already as well as some rookie call ups, here is a look at some players that should be on your fantasy baseball buy or sell list via trade or free agent pickups in week 19.

Buy:

Dan Hudson – Hudson is a perfect 3-0 in three starts since being traded to the National League. The control problems he had in the American League seem to have disappeared and he has worked at least seven innings in each of his three outings.

David Murphy – he has been getting consistent [...] Continue Reading…

The Minor League Report – Week 19

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 11th, 2010

Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the minor leagues from a fantasy baseball perspective in the week 19 minor league report.

I had a chance to attend Jordan Lyles Triple-A debut Tuesday night for the Round Rock Express, the affiliate for the Houston Astros. Lyles has made a quick ascent after being a first round pick in 2008 and now is one step away from the major leagues at the age of 19. He was featuring a fastball, a knuckle-curve and circle change as his three main pitches and despite some of [...] Continue Reading…

The Closer Report – Week 19

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 9th, 2010

Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closer report for week 19. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs.

The Milwaukee Brewers and manager Ken Macha created a stir over the weekend by giving Trevor Hoffman a save opportunity, which he converted in place of John Axford. With the Brewers under their attendance goal and on the verge of losing money [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 19

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 8th, 2010

Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around the diamond to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 19.

American League:

A.J. Burnett (back spasms) was scratched from his Sunday start for the New York Yankees and pushed to Tuesday, making him a two start pitcher in week 19 against the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals.

Wade Davis and Jeff Niemann are both questionable for their starts next week for the Tampa Bay Rays. If Davis does not go, Jeremy Hellickson will likely be recalled [...] Continue Reading…

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 19

Posted by Todd Lammi on August 7th, 2010

Here is a complete look at the fantasy baseball two-start pitchers for week 19. Obviously the top tier pitchers are going to be left in your line up, but here is a look at some of the more border line pitchers for mixed league starts and who they face in those starts.

Two-start pitchers week 19: remember again [...] Continue Reading…

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2010 MLB September 1 Callups

The Closer Report – Week 22

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 22

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 22

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 22

2010 Buy / Sell – Week 21

The Minor League Report – Week 21

The Closer Report – Week 21

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 21

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 21

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 21

The Closer Report – Week 20

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 20

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 20

2010 Waiver Wire – Week 20

2010 Buy / Sell – Week 19

The Minor League Report – Week 19

The Closer Report – Week 19

2010 Lineup Planner – Week 19

2010 Two Start Pitchers – Week 19

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