The offense is weak (only three teams have scored fewer runs) and the pitching staff (despite somehow having the fourth most quality starts in the majors) is near the bottom thanks to an awful bullpen.
MLB Trade Deadline: Time to Dismantle the Phillies Read Post »
Tampa Bay’s grip on first place in the American League East was short-lived, but make no mistake – this team is on a major tear and there is no one playing better in the entire AL right now.
Matt Moore’s Bubble Bursts as Rays Knocked Out of First Read Post »
This week is the MLB non-waiver trading deadline, so pay close attention to rumours and deals as they can have a huge impact on Fantasy value, especially when your closer suddenly gets moved somewhere and becomes a set-up man. D’oh! Who will be the buyers and sellers and what opportunities will be created out of the chaos? Monitor all the moves this week as there is certain to be opportunities that will provide your Fantasy squads a boost.
The Wire Troll: The Return of Juan Nicasio Read Post »
With the NFL taking on more of a pass happy feel, this year’s wide receiver pool is deeper than ever. Teams like Tennessee, Green Bay, Denver, Indianapolis, Dallas and even Cleveland have three WRs that can produce reputable damage. It’s no wonder teams have a major focus in stockpiling cornerbacks. Frequent three receiver sets against nickel coverage have really started to turn this “Xs & Os” game into a chess match. More athletic quarterbacks — which we’ve seen an influx of recently — are also buying time with their feet and enabling WRs to snap loose down field.
2013 RotoRob NFL Draft Kit: Wide Receiver Rankings Read Post »
After skipping last week because of stupid “real life” issues related to work, we were back for another episode of RotoRob’s Fantasy Baseball Weekly Podcast (heard every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on Blogtalkradio), only this with a twist. Tim McLeod was dealing with his own “real life” work issues, so RotoRob Hockey Editor Chris Wassel graced us with his presence. And guess what? Chris knows baseball! Who knew? He ain’t no one horse pony, that’s for sure.
Podcast: Tim Hudson’s Terrible Break Read Post »
Even the biggest pain in the ass about the series has been remedied: horses. Damn it all if it wasn’t the most impossible thing to accomplish, hopping on your horse when you really need to. Now, by summoning your steed with the left trigger and holding it, you’ll automatically mount your chosen ride once it gets within appropriate proximity, which adds to the bad ass feeling of the already bad ass characters. Overall, the controls are responsive and allow you to easily chain together dazzling attacks that take literally hundreds of enemy lives.
Video Game Review: Dynasty Warriors 8 Read Post »
Things certainly didn’t start out auspiciously as the Jays were 10-21 in early May and were still nine games under .500 in mid-June. Then, just as suddenly, Toronto rhymed off 11 straight wins to move over .500 and vault themselves back in the picture.
Frustration Mounting in Toronto Read Post »
