This marks the second straight season the Cubbies have made it to the postseason, last year bowing out in four straight in the NLCS to the Mets. Can Chicago get back to the NLCS and this time figure out how to earn a win or two — or maybe even make it to the World Series — for the first time since 1945?
Cubs Punch Playoff Ticket Read Post »
After flirting with 100 losses last season, the Cincinnati Reds bottomed out. Even if the team remains the cellar dweller in the NL Central, this year has been better and, lately, the Reds are showing signs of actually being a somewhat competitive team.
Reds Seeking Sweep in Mini Series Read Post »
In his last start, Locke was handed a four-lead in the first inning against a weak Atlanta squad. The final score? Braves 8, Pirates 4. He was molested by what’s little more than a Triple-A club for nine hits, two walks and five earned runs over 4 1/3 innings, thereby sealing his doom.
Daily Dump: Jeff Locke Read Post »
The starting pitching-starved Royals need everything they can get from Duffy, who has bounced back nicely after his pre-injury struggles. Duffy has been stellar in July, with his last two starts being downright dominant. He won’t get you many Ks, but he’s gone at least six innings in each of his last four outings, with three quality starts.
The Wire Troll: Zack Godley is Golden Read Post »
After a week off, RotoRob Fantasy Baseball Weekly Podcast — heard every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on Blogtalkradio — was back in action as RotoRob was joined by Tim McLeod of Pattonandco.com. BTR was acting particularly bitchy Thursday — kicking us both off multiple times. So please excuse the dead air, but — not to be denied — we return shortly after each absence.
Podcast: Christian Yelich’s Wonky Back Read Post »
RotoRob MLB Editor Tim McLeod made the pilgrimage south to Milwaukee in early May to watch the Brewers take on the St. Louis Cardinals. He took a bunch of photos and we’ve shown you what caught his eye in a series of four different galleries, this being the fourth and final one.
Milwaukee Brewers Road Trip Gallery Four Read Post »
Another week, another episode of RotoRob’s Fantasy Baseball Weekly Podcast, heard every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on Blogtalkradio. But to say this week wasn’t special would be inaccurate. After all, it was our first Podcast since Spring Training games started in full force.
Podcast: Lance Berkman’s Latest Injury Read Post »
