Archive for the 'Relief Pitchers' Category

How To Handle K-Rod In 2009 Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Francisco Rodriguez tied former White Sox closer Bobby Thigpen’s 18-year old record for saves in a season in Thursday night’s 7-4 Angels victory over the Seattle Mariners.
With K-Rod now one save shy of the all-time record, the question arises… how should fantasy owners handle K-Rod in 2009? Closers are some of the toughest players to […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Changes In The Cards for St. Louis

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

With Chris Carpenter headed to the DL, possibly out for the year for the Cardinals, Adam Wainwright, speculated to return as a closer, will now return as a starter.
With Chris Perez succeeding as the closer, and showing up big in big pressure situations, the Cardinals are going with him down the stretch. Perez is owned […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Quick Tips

Friday, August 15th, 2008

While there is no doubt that saves are over-valued in fantasy baseball, having effective closers on your roster can make the difference down the stretch.
Several closer roles in fantasy baseball are suddenly up in the air. Who you add or drop to rack up saves in the next few weeks can be the difference maker […]

Fantasy Baseball Trading Deadline Winners and Losers

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

The end of July and the trading deadline is one of the most exciting times of the MLB season for fantasy baseball managers.  It’s a time when a major trade can not only change the complexion of the teams involved, but also can change the value of your fantasy baseball players.  This year, big names moved […]

Wanted: Fantasy Baseball Closer, St. Louis Cardinals

Friday, August 8th, 2008

St. Louis Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa has had enough. In the middle of a division race in the NL Central, he needs to find a reliable ninth-inning stopper.
Unfortunately for you and your fantasy team, he’s rolling out a fantasy baseball player’s worst nightmare…
the Closer-By-Committee!!!!
Can Fantasy Baseball Dugout offer any insider tips to you, so […]

Fantasy Baseball Update: Guardado Takes Over Closer Role in Texas

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Old timer Eddie Guardado is the new closer for the Texas Rangers as C.J. Wilson has been placed on the disabled list with bone spurs in his elbow.
Guardado, who has been the Rangers’ most consistent set-up man this season, takes over a role that he is quite familiar with.  The 37-year-old Guardado has 186 career saves, but […]

Wanted: Fantasy Baseball Closer, New York Mets

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Billy Wagner has hit the DL for the New York Mets, and the prognosis doesn’t look good.  How long will he be out? Who’s going to replace him?
And, most importantly, how are you going to replace him on your fantasy roster?
The Suspects:
Aaron Heilman (59 G, 60.1 IP, 62 H, 38 ER, 9 HR, 28 BB, […]

Fantasy Baseball Effects Of The New York Yankees Trades

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

As the trade deadline approaches this evening, Fantasy Baseball Dugout wanted to take a minute and review the moves of the most active team - the New York Yankees.
Trying to stay in contention with the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox, the Yanks have acquired two bats and a reliever to try and plug […]

Submariner Finds Way into Fantasy Baseball Record Books

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Brad Ziegler is the feel good fantasy baseball story of 2008.
Sure, there have been other great feel good stories, especially Josh Hamilton this year.  Then, there’s the great story of the Cardinals’ Rick Ankiel who went from wild thing reliever to home run hitter.  How about Yunel Escobar who left Cuba and found himself as […]

Finding 2009 Fantasy Baseball Prospects At The Futures Game

Friday, July 18th, 2008

The Futures Game is a lot of fun to watch for fantasy baseball owners, because you can already start your sleeper cheat sheet for the following season(s).
A handful of players stood out to Fantasy Baseball Dugout during the Futures Game, and we thought we’d give you a heads up on your sleeper and prospect lists […]