I’ve never been a Fister fan (please, no comments are required) and actually expected him to struggle with the move to Detroit from the cozy confines of Safeco. However, he’s doing his best to make a liar out of me as he’s coming off three solid starts in which he’s won twice and allowed only two earned runs.
The Wire Troll: What’s Out: Fisting a Tiger; What’s In: Fister the Tiger Read Post »
He has only given up one hit in his past six IP with eight strikeouts. Putz has been a machine and has been a big help to all those in need of a late season playoff run.
Saving Grace: J.J. Putz Saves D-Backs’ Lead Read Post »
While everyone focuses on the Phils, the BoSox, the Yanks and the Rangers, all Arizona does is keep winning. The Snakes won their ninth straight Wednesday – their longest winning streak since 2003 — and have now opened up a six-game cushion in the NL West. They’ve chalked up a team-record 12 straight wins at home and with just a month and change left in the season, a trip back to the playoffs for the first time since 2007 is looking very promising.
MLB Today: Arizona Scorching the NL West Read Post »
The Milwaukee Brewers, poised to wrap up the NL Central shortly, lost the opener of an important series with second-place St. Louis, 2-1 on Tuesday.
MLB Today: Prince Fielder Cooling Off Read Post »
One of my favourite dates is just around the corner. The September 1 roster expansion will mean a steady stream of players both auditioning for roles in 2012 and up to provide depth for those clubs still in the chase. Do these players have Fantasy related value? Yes, especially over the last several weeks of the season. Stay tuned for a thorough review in the next week as we attempt to find some of those hidden gems.
The Wire Troll: Logan Morrison is Retweeted…er, Recalled Read Post »
He has only one blown save which came way back on May 9 and he’s yet to lose a game this year, sporting a 4-0 record. Papelbon has been particularly nasty as of late, with 15 scoreless innings since July 16.
Saving Grace: Jonathan Papelbon Still the Man in Beantown Read Post »
The Pittsburgh Pirates, owners of 19 straight losing seasons, are headed for two decades worth of misery thanks to an ugly August during which they’ve gone 6-16.
The Losing Continues for the Pittsburgh Pirates Read Post »
