Archive for the 'Designated Hitters' Category

Fantasy Baseball All Star Break Sleepers and Near Miss All-Stars

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Who are these guys? They’re not household names. You didn’t see them in the all-star game Tuesday night, but they’ve been having near all star seasons. They should be considered our Fantasy Baseball Dugout Midseason Sleepers for 2008.
Catcher — Ryan Doumit (Pirates) — .329 - 11 - 29 - 0
Doumit earned his […]

Fantasy Baseball Dugout’s First Half All-Stars

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

It’s the middle of Week 13 in most fantasy baseball leagues, which technically counts as the halfway point of the fantasy baseball season.
With that in mind, Fantasy Baseball Dugout would like to hand out some All-Star nominations for great first half performances.
Unlike the real leagues, Fantasy Baseball Dugout doesn’t care about petty things like having […]

Fantasy Baseball Report on Interleague Play

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Whether you like it or hate it, interleague play is here to stay.
We know not all the games are intriguing matchups like Mets - Yankees, Cubs - White Sox, or even Red Sox - Phillies.  You also have to see San Francisco at Kansas City and Texas at Washington.
When making your lineup for next week, […]

Call Up Clement to your Fantasy Baseball Roster

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

The Mariners have called up catcher-designated hitter Jeff Clement who was named the # 10 ranked top sleeper in the American League by Fantasy Baseball Dugout.
Clement got his first start on Thursday night against the Indians and had a walk and was 0-2 in three at bats as the Mariners’ catcher before being removed for a pinch runner in the […]

Fantasy Owners Find “Big Hurt” In Frank Thomas’ Release

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

If fantasy baseball GM’s were looking for a reason to cut a 500 homerun hitter and future Hall of Famer, Frank Thomas has provided them the perfect opportunity…
He was released Sunday by the Toronto Blue Jays.
The public reason for the Big Hurt’s split with the Jays has to do with proposed reduced playing time. Thomas […]

Opening Day Coverage Of Afternoon Games, Part I

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians: Through three innings and only two at-bats, Jim Thome has two homeruns. I know it’s early (really early), but Thome is currently the no. 1 player in all of fantasy baseball. At this point, if a Thome owner can find a dope in their league to take Thome for […]

Albert Pujols (barely) Is The No. 1 Fantasy Baseball First Baseman

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

We’re convinced that Albert Pujols’ nagging elbow injury is the main reason his numbers dropped in 2007. We are also afraid to use a first round pick on him.
At the same time, there probably isn’t a better all-around first baseman in fantasy baseball than Pujols. The guy is consistently great and should have a very […]

Best Hitters Parks for Fantasy Baseball Stats

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

A ballpark certainly can effect the stats that a hitter will put up for you in fantasy baseball. Be sure to take a look at some players who have moved to more friendly home ballparks.

2008 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Prospects — American League

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Preview of the Top 10 American League sleeper prospects for the 2008 season.