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When Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond was the team's leadoff hitter, it was easy to point out the obvious flaw of his not getting on base enough for the role. But as Desmond settles into a new role as the upstart team's No. 5 hitt...

Blog | May 23, 2012

Eric Karabell puts Ian Desmond's torrid hitting in perspective and offers rest-of-season projections for the Washington Nationals' shortstop.

Blog | Conversation | May 23, 2012

From Jordan Walden's struggles to recent injuries to Scott Downs and LaTroy Hawkins, the Angels' bullpen has taken a beating so far this season, writes Buster Olney. At 6.5 games back in the AL West, the club is hanging on while its 'pen is repaired.

Blog | Conversation | May 08, 2012

If Jacoby Ellsbury hits leadoff for the Red Sox on Opening Day against Justin Verlander, a little bit of MVP history and trivia will be made, writes Buster Olney.

Blog | Conversation | March 26, 2012

The Cincinnati Reds got perhaps the deal of the offseason so far by signing Ryan Madson to a one-year, $8.5 million deal, a guaranteed contract that allows Madson to try to demolish any concerns about his ability to handle the ninth inning on a full-...

Blog | January 11, 2012

Keith Law explains why the Ryan Madson deal is a big win for the Reds and leaves the Phillies with egg on their face.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2012

Time to catch up on a few deals from the last few days. The Pittsburgh Pirates giving two years and $10.5 million to Clint Barmes was the head-scratcher of the week, as Pirates fans must have felt like they were being haunted by the ghost of Pat Mea...

Blog | November 21, 2011

Keith Law looks at a few recent transactions, leading off with the Pirates' odd decision to sign Clint Barmes.

Blog | Conversation | November 21, 2011

Grady Sizemore had surgery on his right knee, and by all accounts doctors were encouraged by what they saw and feel good about his chances for coming back. Now the Indians face a fascinating decision -- do they pick up Sizemore's $8.5 millio...

Blog | October 06, 2011

Buster Olney writes that the Cleveland Indians have a tricky decision to make this offseason on whether to keep Grady Sizemore.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2011

&#8226 Detroit Tigers right-hander Doug Fister brought a perfect game into the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, ultimately allowing a run on four hits in 7 2/3 innings. Fister, owned in 39.5 percent of ESPN standard leagu...

Blog | August 31, 2011

Eric Karabell highlights the top fantasy news from Tuesday, including Doug Fister's impressive outing against the Royals.

Blog | Conversation | August 31, 2011

&#8226 Oakland Athletics right-hander Trevor Cahill walked seven Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, allowing four hits and four runs in 4 1/3 innings. Not too long ago, Cahill was 6-0, and when June began, his ERA was 2.31. Now he's 6-5 with a 3...

Blog | June 15, 2011

Eric Karabell reviews the top fantasy performances from Tuesday, including another rough night for A's righty Trevor Cahill.

Blog | Conversation | June 15, 2011

&#8226 San Diego Padres right-hander Mat Latos snapped a 10-game losing streak by winning in Coors Field on Sunday. He needed 107 pitches to go 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs, one earned. Fantasy owners will take it. As rough as things have bee...

Blog | May 16, 2011

Eric Karabell reviews Sunday's fantasy-relevant performances, highlighted by Mat Latos finally earning a win and Chris Carpenter still struggling.

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2011