MLB Today: Prince Fielder Cooling Off
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.
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The Wire Troll: Logan Morrison is Retweeted…er, Recalled
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.
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Saving Grace: Jonathan Papelbon Still the Man in Beantown
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.
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The Losing Continues for the Pittsburgh Pirates
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.
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Podcast: Is Jim Thome HoF Bound?
Is he a lock for the Hall of Fame now that’s he passed the 600-homer plateau? Could he be a first ballot candidate?
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MLB Today: Brian Bogusevic Worth a Look
The 27-year-old converted pitcher didn’t exactly tear it up at Triple-A, and he can’t hit lefties to save his life, which relegates him to a fourth outfielder at best, but the speed is intriguing.
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The Wire Troll: Catching Nick Hundley Fever
Coming off a solid 2010, Hundley took over as the starter this year. After a solid April, he has endured a season from hell and has ended up on the DL not once, but twice, missing a total of nine weeks dealing with an oblique strain and elbow surgery. Since being activated August 12 Hundley is making up for lost time, going a mind-boggling 15-for-28 with two homers, five RBI, and eight runs scored. Get him active in all formats for the stretch run.
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