The National League has shown some progress in recent seasons against the American League in Interleague play, but that all collapsed once again this year.
MLB Today: Interleague Play Not Kind to NL Read Post »
Did anyone see this one coming? We’ve now seen back-to-back quality starts from Blackley, including a gem Thursday against the Dodgers in which he tossed eight innings of three-hit ball. Granted it was against the Padres and Dodgers — two teams not known for their offensive prowess — but on a team with more wounded than walking it should give the 29-year-old southpaw several more opportunities. He’s heading into a two-start week, with the Mariners and Rangers on the agenda. Just be wary of that second start in Arlington.
The Wire Troll: Travis Blackley Bursts into Fantasy Relevance Read Post »
On this week’s episode of RotoRob’s Fantasy Baseball Weekly Podcast (heard every Thursday at 9 p.m. on Blogtalkradio), Buck, Tim and myself discussed runaway seals, Pamela Anderson’s attractiveness (or lack thereof) and Rob’s need to have pizza. Oh, and we also provided a crapload of Fantasy baseball analysis.
Podcast: The Quest for Pitching… and Pizza Read Post »
As we head into the dog days of summer, your needs and wants should be clear and trading to address those needs becomes a frequent part of our great game. It’s important when looking at trading to remember there are always two parties involved. A successful trade not only addresses your needs but the needs of your trading partner. Do your homework, trade from strength, and find a trading partner that’s weak where your strong and (vice versa) and you have a guaranteed recipe for success.
The Wire Troll: The Reemergence of Brandon Belt Read Post »
The streaky and not exactly fleet of foot outfielder launched his first ever inside the park dinger Friday. Assuming he’s not still out of breath, maybe this will spark Bruce to go on one of his patented runs. He has driven in runs in four straight games despite the fact that the inside the parker is his only hit over this stretch. Bruce got off to a great start, struggled in May, and has somewhat rebounded in June thanks mostly to the whopping 10 walks he’s already drawn this month.
MLB Today: Guillermo Mota Needs to Go Away Read Post »
The whole panel was back together in this week’s episode of RotoRob’s Fantasy Baseball Weekly Podcast, heard every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on Blogtalkradio. Best of all, things went off without a technical hitch — unless you count Buck nearly losing his voice.
Podcast: Marvelling at Perfection Read Post »
On Wednesday night against the Houston Astros, Cain’s excellence finally manifested itself in something that will catapult him into the public eye – he tossed the 22nd perfect game in MLB history and the first in the long life of the Giants’ franchise.
MLB Today: Matt Cain Gets His Due Read Post »
