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Dan Rafael is ESPN.com's boxing writer. Rafael began writing for ESPN.com in March 2005 after working for 5 years as the boxing writer for USA Today.

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Early Top 200 rankings for 2010

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Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a first shot at a top-200 fantasy rankings for the 2010 season.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Lee, Haren, Carpenter start Wednesday

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Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's games, including a bunch of aces taking the mound in the National League.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Branyan has been somewhat lucky

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Tristan H. Cockcroft examines May's BABIP numbers and discusses players who are lucky, like Russell Branyan, and others who are not.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Johnson takes first crack at No. 300

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Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's action, which is highlighted by Randy Johnson's going for his 300th victory.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Aces Halladay, Santana get easy draws

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Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's games and says it's a good day for top aces and promising rookie pitchers.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009

Carpenter is back, but trustworthy?

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Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's MLB action and notes that fantasy owners should be hopeful, but cautious about Chris Carpenter's return.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

NL Tout Wars: Believe in Wright, Reyes

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Tristan H. Cockcroft analyzes his team and the best picks in the NL-only version of the Tout Wars fantasy baseball experts league.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009

Relief Efforts: Closers seem safe from being dealt

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Tristan H. Cockcroft says those closers rumored to be dealt at the deadline seem to be safe for saves the rest of the year.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008

Fantasy Forecaster: Colon gets two-start week

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Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the upcoming week for fantasy baseball.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008

Relief Efforts: O's keep churning out lefty closers

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Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the latest lefty to close in Baltimore, George Sherrill, as well as those positioning themselves as next-in-line to close around the majors.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008

Daily Notes for Friday: Interleague play returns

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Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down Friday's games from a fantasy perspective.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2008

Daily Notes for Friday: Good day to avoid Lilly, Snell, Igawa

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Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down Friday's games from a fantasy perspective.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2008

Forecaster: Lineups, matchups, two-start pitchers

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Tristan H. Cockcroft arms you with all the information you need to set your lineup for Week 2 of fantasy baseball action.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2008

Contract-year players to watch in 2008

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Tristan H. Cockcroft has a look at all the names playing for a big payday in free agency this winter.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2008

Cockcroft: Lidge to the Phillies

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Tristan Cockcroft discusses the early action in baseball's offseason hot stove league.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2007