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ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers hadn't scored more than three runs in six of the past seven games and weren't getting the hits they needed with runners in scoring position. But after going 0-for-7 on Wednesday and watching the AL West lead d...

I went into the 2012 season thinking Tampa Bay Rays right-hander James Shields was about as safe as could be for fantasy owners and left-hander Matt Moore was a breakout star capable of taking home top rookie pitcher honors. Instead, these guys enter...

Blog | July 13, 2012

Eric Karabell seeks out some upcoming pitching sleepers and busts based on their projected schedule for the next four weeks.

Blog | Conversation | July 13, 2012

Nelson Cruz hit a grand slam and tied his career high with eight RBIs, Josh Hamilton hit his 19th home run of the season and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 14-3 Friday night.

ST. LOUIS -- So much of this postseason for Texas Rangers right-fielder Nelson Cruz was either Boomstick or bust. After Friday's 6-2 loss in Game 7 of the World Series, Cruz stood at his locker answering questions, trying hard not to reveal his di...

Nelson Cruz broke out of an extended slump with a career-high eight RBIs and Colby Lewis took a no-hitter into the sixth inning of his 10th victory as the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 on Friday night.

Tristan H. Cockcroft examines Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia to determine whether his minor league dominance will translate to the big leagues.

Spring training is actually quite refreshing. It signifies the return of baseball and reminds us that summer is around the corner. For baseball fans it's ex-lax for the brain. A relief like no other. Finally, we get a much-awaited wave of baseball ne...

Keith Law breaks down the 3B market for 2010 free agency.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2010

The fine month of August is coming to an end soon, so now is an opportune time to check out hitters with interesting career numbers in the season's final month. It's not a guarantee that if someone has thrived in previous Septembers that he...

Blog | August 26, 2010

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the top starting pitching values and disappointments from the first half, as well as which pitchers to target in the second half.

Tristan H. Cockcroft lists the top fantasy All-Stars and busts from the first half of the 2010 season plus players poised to break out in the second half.

It's safe to say that the first half of the season was filled with crazy injuries, nutty box-score lines and a fair share of no-hitters.

If Stephen Strasburg had started his career in the majors and had piled up a 5-0 record with a 2.22 ERA by this point, they'd already be carving his bust for Cooperstown. But Mike Leake is the one who's done just that -- ever so quietly.

Blog | Conversation | June 06, 2010

Jose Bautista used to foul off more balls than anybody, the product of a slow bat that would always get started too late. Since the point when he simply turned his swing clock back, he's hit home runs at a faster pace than any player in baseball.

Blog | Conversation | May 24, 2010

No. 1 picks 1996: Kris Benson, RHP -- Pittsburgh Pirates Benson's been a bust of a top pick, but not due to lack of development or performance. The right-hander missed all of 2001 and parts of the next several seasons with Tommy John and rotato...

Blog | May 27, 2009