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Diamond Cuts: The Return of Reyes
Diamond Cuts: The Return of Reyes
Jose Reyes is starting his rehab assignment ahead of schedule. Jeff Stotts talks about him and a lot more this week.
In Some Depth: Contenders' Shopping Lists
In Some Depth: Contenders' Shopping Lists
Brian Roberts' latest injury has left a massive hole at second base. It wouldn't be surprising to see the O's shop for a second baseman before the trade deadline.
FAAB Factor - AL: The Next Big Thing
FAAB Factor - AL: The Next Big Thing
The Mariners surprisingly recalled elite catching prospect Mike Zunino this week. Andrew Martinez tells you how much to bid on him and many other top free agent targets.
MLB Barometer: Setbacks Everywhere
MLB Barometer: Setbacks Everywhere
The Yankees got more bad news this weekend when Mark Teixeira pulled himself from Saturday's game with more wrist problems.
FAAB Factor - NL: Rocky Mountain Low
FAAB Factor - NL: Rocky Mountain Low
Troy Tulowitzki went down with yet another fluke injury. Jan Levine's article this week tells you who should benefit from the resulting playing time.
Charging the Mound: Literally Charging
Charging the Mound: Literally Charging
Jeff and Chris review the week's events, including the brawl between the Diamondbacks and Dodgers sparked by the plunking of Yasiel Puig.
Pitching Value Meter: The Wainwright Stuff
Pitching Value Meter: The Wainwright Stuff
How unreal has Adam Wainwright been this year? He has more wins (10) than walks (9). This week he gets two home starts. Guess where he's ranked?
Collette Calls: Exit Strandman
Collette Calls: Exit Strandman
Jeremy Hellickson has derailed this season, prompting Jason Collette to take a closer look at the cause of his struggles.
The Wheelhouse: Go For Go-Go
The Wheelhouse: Go For Go-Go
The value of Carlos Gomez is one of many topics that came up at the FSTA Conference. Derek VanRiper takes a closer look.
Transaction Analysis: Panda Expressed to DL
Transaction Analysis: Panda Expressed to DL
Pablo Sandoval landed on the disabled list this week with a foot injury, but the good news is his foot is not broken as was initially feared.
Mound Musings: The Changing Landscape
Mound Musings: The Changing Landscape
Teams are increasingly using the draft to find players who are nearly major-league ready. Such is the case with the Astros' first-overall selection of Mark Appel, who could be in Houston later this year.
Bernie On The Scene: A Look At Right-Handed Pitching Prospects
Bernie On The Scene: A Look At Right-Handed Pitching Prospects
Miami's Jose Fernandez may have the highest ceiling of the current crop of young right-handed pitchers in or approaching the big leagues.
Bats and Balls: Brewer Breakout
Bats and Balls: Brewer Breakout
Jean Segura's breakout season has him positioned to be a top-20 fantasy pick next season. Assuming he can continue his current pace, of course. But can he?
House of Shlain: Top Prospects From 2013 Draft
House of Shlain: Top Prospects From 2013 Draft
First overall pick Mark Appel tops Nick Shlain's dynasty rankings from the 2013 draft class.
The Daily Duel: Rocking the Road
The Daily Duel: Rocking the Road
Surprisingly better numbers on the road than at home have brought down the price on Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario.
Minor League Barometer: We're Here to Motivate
Minor League Barometer: We're Here to Motivate
Matt Davidson needs no motivation as he's making a case for a call-up to Arizona, but that's not true of all of his brethren in his week's Barometer.
Circling the Bases: Oh R.A. Dickey
Circling the Bases: Oh R.A. Dickey
Ray Flowers discusses R.A. Dickey's disappoing debut with the Jays and hits the bullpen circuit.
Diamond Cuts: Scar Tissue
Diamond Cuts: Scar Tissue
Jeff Stotts explains the setbacks suffered by Matt Kemp and Hanley Ramirez and expresses some doubt about Giancarlo Stanton.
In Some Depth: Potential Deadline Moves
In Some Depth: Potential Deadline Moves
Ricky Nolasco is on the growing list of players likely to be moved at the trade deadline next month. Ryan Eisner takes a look around the league at the potential fallout.
House of Shlain: Port of Fort Wayne
House of Shlain: Port of Fort Wayne
Padres farmhand Joe Ross is back on track in the Midwest League after scuffling in a couple of May starts. Nick Shlain takes a closer look.
FAAB Factor - AL: More Prospect Speculation
FAAB Factor - AL: More Prospect Speculation
Andrew Martinez speculates about a prospect call-up in addition to Wil Myers (pictured here). Read to see his take on the Tigers' Nick Castellanos.
MLB Barometer: Bite the Bullet On Biogenesis
MLB Barometer: Bite the Bullet On Biogenesis
Howard Bender suggests selling low on Nelson Cruz and the other players on the Biogenesis ledgers.
FAAB Factor - NL: Zack Attack
FAAB Factor - NL: Zack Attack
Zack Wheeler could debut this week - Jan Levine breaks down your bid on him in this week's article.
Charging the Mound: The Biogenesis Edition
Charging the Mound: The Biogenesis Edition
Chris Liss and Jeff Erickson discuss the gap between bid and ask on Ryan Braun and the other players listed on the Biogenesis ledgers. (WITH VIDEO)
Pitching Value Meter: Move Over Felix, Kuma's the King
Pitching Value Meter: Move Over Felix, Kuma's the King
Hisashi Iwakuma is the king of the American League this week with starts against two free-swinging clubs.
Collette Calls: Where's the Speed?
Collette Calls: Where's the Speed?
Steals are at a premium this season, making San Diego's Everth Cabrera a valuable fantasy commodity.
Transaction Analysis: Hanley's Back, Again
Transaction Analysis: Hanley's Back, Again
Hanley Ramirez is back for the Dodgers, and this time he hopes to day healthy for more than for games.
Minor League Barometer: Thorny Issue for Brewers
Minor League Barometer: Thorny Issue for Brewers
Tyler Thornburg has had a miserable 2013 and is in danger of getting passed over promotion yet again in the Brewers organization.
Mound Musings: Kids on the Rise
Mound Musings: Kids on the Rise
Arguably the Astros' best pitching prospect, Jarred Cosart is waiting patiently for his callup to the big-league club.
A Guide Through The Legal World Of Sports With A Fantasy Spin: Fielkow's Law
A Guide Through The Legal World Of Sports With A Fantasy Spin: Fielkow's Law
Dropping the Hammer: The Latest on the MLB PED Scandal
Next In Line: Likely Super Two Callups
Next In Line: Likely Super Two Callups
The Rays' Wil Myers is one of many top prospects likely to be called up once the Super Two deadline passes. Nate Rowan takes a closer look.
Farm Futures: Rising Shortstop Prospects
Farm Futures: Rising Shortstop Prospects
Just 17 years old, Adalberto Mondesi is holding his own in full-season ball and should vault up prospect lists in the coming months.
Bats and Balls: 10 Fearless Predictions
Bats and Balls: 10 Fearless Predictions
Yasiel Puig will be the best Dodgers outfielder the rest of the way, according to David Regan.
Bernie On The Scene: A Look At Left-Handed Pitching Prospects
Bernie On The Scene: A Look At Left-Handed Pitching Prospects
Along with an examination of pitching in general, RotoWire's Man on the Scene Bernie Pleskoff breaks down the current crop of left-handed pitching prospects.
The Daily Duel: The Key Cog
After a couple of down years, Chris Coghlan is starting to flash value in daily formats.
Circling the Bases: What's Wrong With ...?
Circling the Bases: What's Wrong With ...?
What's wrong with Nolan Arenado, Kris Medlen and Rickie Weeks? Ray Flowers suggests the problem primarily lies with our expectations.
Diamond Cuts: Kemp's Hamstring
Diamond Cuts: Kemp's Hamstring
Jeff Stotts breaks down the latest breakdown of Matt Kemp and his Dodgers teammates.
Rounding Third: Profar's Price
Rounding Third: Profar's Price
What sort of value does Jurickson Profar have in a keeper or dynasty league? Can you even get fair value for him in such a league where there's an in-season salary cap?
In Some Depth: Falling Out
In Some Depth: Falling Out
Are the Brewers getting closer to pulling the plug on Rickie Weeks? Ryan Eisner takes a look at depth chart situations around the league in this week's edition of In Some Depth.
FAAB Factor - AL: Looking For Some Wil-Power
FAAB Factor - AL: Looking For Some Wil-Power
This week's AL FAAB includes Andrew's weekly mention of Wil Myers, who could be up soon as the unofficial Super Two marker passes.
MLB Barometer: More Bullpen Opportunities
MLB Barometer: More Bullpen Opportunities
Rafael Betancourt and Huston Street landed on the DL this week - their respective replacements feature prominently in Howard Bender's article this week.
FAAB Factor - NL: Chaos In Dodgertown
FAAB Factor - NL: Chaos In Dodgertown
Yasiel Puig could get the call from the Dodgers if Carl Crawford ends up on the DL. Jan Levine breaks down the roster shuffling with the Dodgers and other big moves in the NL this week.
Charging the Mound: Exorcism By Trade
Charging the Mound: Exorcism By Trade
Jeff Erickson finally had enough of B.J. Upton, and traded him at $.75 on the dollar. Was that the right price? Or is he really a buy lowest candidate?
Pitching Value Meter: Ace of the AL
Pitching Value Meter: Ace of the AL
Felix Hernandez is the only elite pitcher in the AL this week with two starts, making the Seattle ace an easy pick for top honors in the Value Meter.
Collette Calls: The Last 365
Collette Calls: The Last 365
For those hesitant to buy into Mike Minor's first two months in 2013, the bigger picture suggests that you should. Jason Collette takes a look at the 5x5 leaderboard from the past 12 months.
Transaction Analysis: Lawrie's a Blue Jay
Transaction Analysis: Lawrie's a Blue Jay
Brett Lawrie is back on the disabled list, this time as a result of a sprained left ankle.
Minor League Barometer: Wil's Phone is not Ringing
Minor League Barometer: Wil's Phone is not Ringing
As more and more minor-league prospects get the call to The Show, Wil Myers continues to rank as one of the bigger disappointments for fantasy owners.
Mound Musings: More Arms Arriving
Mound Musings: More Arms Arriving
Michael Wacha turned in a sterling major-league debut, but long term, what should we expect from him and other prospect pitchers set to be called up?
The Long Game: Next Year Starts Now
The Long Game: Next Year Starts Now
If you're playing for next year, don't waste any time in the rebuilding process, and do whatever it takes to find those elite keepers.
The Wheelhouse: Head of the Class
The Wheelhouse: Head of the Class
The Astros maxed out their value in the first 10 rounds by taking Carlos Correa first overall ahead of Byron Buxton last June, but Buxton has been the most impressive first-rounder in the 2012 draft class thus far.
Bats and Balls: Buy, Sell and Cut Bait
Bats and Balls: Buy, Sell and Cut Bait
Scott Jenstad fills in for Dave Regan this week. Even though he's an A's fan, or maybe because he's an A's fan, Scott is cutting bait on Brett Anderson in his leagues.
Bernie On The Scene: A Look At Outfield Prospects
Bernie On The Scene: A Look At Outfield Prospects
Yasiel Puig is one of many outfield prospects on the brink of making an impact in the big leagues. RotoWire's resident scout Bernie Pleskoff takes a closer look.
The Daily Duel: Risky Rickie
The Daily Duel: Risky Rickie
Rickie Weeks and Ian Desmond are two low-priced middle infielders Kevin Payne is targeting in FanDuel contests.
Circling the Bases: Four Struggling Braves
Circling the Bases: Four Struggling Braves
Can Dan Uggla turn it around? Ray Flowers discusses him and three of his other struggling teammates in Atlanta.
Diamond Cuts: Pessimistic Outlook For Ryan Howard
Diamond Cuts: Pessimistic Outlook For Ryan Howard
Jeff Stotts is decidedly pessimistic about Ryan Howard's knee injury, in no small part because of Howard's previous Achilles injury.
In Some Depth: Next Man Down?
In Some Depth: Next Man Down?
Could Ike Davis follow the likes of Jesus Montero and Dustin Ackley with a demotion to Triple-A? Ryan Eisner takes a look around the league at changing depth chart situations.
Rounding Third: One Crazy Hour
Rounding Third: One Crazy Hour
Bryce Harper's departure from Sunday's game was part of a string of wild events that could have huge fantasy implications. We look at schedule nuances and FAAB results as well in this week's primer.
FAAB Factor - AL: Huge Bidding Week
FAAB Factor - AL: Huge Bidding Week
Between the difficulties of Fernando Rodney, Jim Johnson and Chris Perez and the debut of Kevin Gausman, this shapes up to be a huge bidding week in AL leagues.
MLB Barometer: Shoot That Poison Arrow
MLB Barometer: Shoot That Poison Arrow
Fernando Rodney delivered another heart-wrenching blown save Saturday, but he hasn't lost his job as the closer yet. Howard Bender discusses Rodney among others this week.
FAAB Factor - NL: Rehabbing Outfielders
FAAB Factor - NL: Rehabbing Outfielders
Cameron Maybin is currently on a rehab assignment and could come off the DL soon. How much should you bid on him?
Charging the Mound: Smorgasbord Week
Charging the Mound: Smorgasbord Week
Jeff Erickson and Derek VanRiper pick a number of items from the buffet this week, including Kevin Gausman's debut for the Orioles.
Collette Calls: Failure to Launch
Collette Calls: Failure to Launch
What happened to Jesus Montero? Can he be fixed with time at Triple-A? Jason Collette takes a closer look at the struggling former top prospect.
Pitching Value Meter: Harvey Rises to the Top
Pitching Value Meter: Harvey Rises to the Top
Matt Harvey could be headed for a big week with two starts, including facing the cross-town rival Yankees.
The Wheelhouse: 30 Teams, 30 Thoughts - May Edition
The Wheelhouse: 30 Teams, 30 Thoughts - May Edition
Why doesn't Shelby Miller get as much attention as Matt Harvey? Derek VanRiper takes a look around the league closing in on Memorial Day.
Transaction Analysis: M's Lose Faith in Jesus
Transaction Analysis: M's Lose Faith in Jesus
The Mariners finally gave up on Jesus Montero as a catcher, sending him to Triple-A to regain his hitting stroke.
Mound Musings: New Arms Arriving Daily
Mound Musings: New Arms Arriving Daily
Jake Odorizzi finally got an opportunity with the Rays, and other prospect pitchers are about to get theirs as teams reach into the minors for callups.
Bats and Balls: May Turnarounds, Duds & Surprises
Bats and Balls: May Turnarounds, Duds & Surprises
Dexter Fowler's April looked like a long-awaited breakout, but he's come crashing back to earth in May. David Regan takes a closer look.
Minor League Barometer: More Where Harvey Came From
Minor League Barometer: More Where Harvey Came From
Matt Harvey is not the only pitching jewel unearthed in the Mets system these days. Who's next in line?
The Daily Duel: Bruce Almighty
Jay Bruce has finally broken out of his early-season slump. Kevin Payne examines Bruce and other solid values to plug into your FanDuel lineups.
Bernie On The Scene: A Look At Third Base Prospects
Bernie On The Scene: A Look At Third Base Prospects
Miguel Sano leads the current crop of prospects at third base, according to our man on the scene Bernie Pleskoff.
Circling the Bases: Curious Cases
Circling the Bases: Curious Cases
Ray Flowers sends a skeptical tone about Patrick Corbin and Didi Gregorius in this week's version.