Archive for the 'Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers' Category

105 MPH Fireballer Called Up

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

With legend Stephen Strasburg now on the shelf for a year and a half with Tommy John surgery pending, the baseball world turns a keen eye toward Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman.
Chapman will be a setup man for the Reds so that’s not all that exciting, especially when it comes to fantasy baseball.  But, a 105 [...]

Closer Roles Up For Grabs

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

One category in fantasy baseball where you can make a quick move in the standings is to have more closers in the lineup than anybody else.  With that in mind, let’s take a close look at the closer situation at three National League teams.
DODGERS CLOSER
Jonathan Broxton has continued to implode since the All-Star Break and [...]

Simon Says: No More Closer

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Nothing symbolizes the Baltimore Orioles’ struggles this season as well as their closer situation, which has simply been a series of disasters.
After signing a 2-year, $12 million contract, Mike Gonzalez struggled in his first two appearances (0-2, 18.00 ERA) before going on the 60 day DL with a strained left shoulder.
Jim Johnson, who successfully saved [...]

Pitcher Innings Limits

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Some advanced fantasy baseball leagues use a pitcher innings limit.  This means that the total innings that your staff can pitch is limited.  Once that total innings pitched is reached, your statistics are locked in for the season.
The most common amount of innings pitched limit appears to be 1250 per season, although the Fantasy 411 [...]

Who Will Save Sox?

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

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