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Detroit Tigers center fielder Austin Jackson had been struggling at the plate for a few weeks, probably because of the sore left hamstring that eventually landed him on the 15-day disabled list Monday afternoon. Of course, that was a few hours too la...

Blog | May 14, 2013

The Detroit Tigers were rained out at home against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night, but Jim Leyland's crew still made arguably the biggest news of the fantasy day: by not only signing established but recycled closer Jose Valverde to a on...

Blog | April 24, 2013

Eric Karabell looks at the fantasy-relevant notes from Tuesday, including the news that recently signed veteran Jose Valverde will be called up to be the Detroit Tigers' closer.

Blog | Conversation | April 24, 2013

Believe it or not, and after his demotion to Triple-A Toledo late Wednesday it might be a bit hard to believe, but I still think young Detroit Tigers fireballer Bruce Rondon can lead the Tigers in saves. Rondon throws hard but tends to not know where...

Blog | March 28, 2013

Eric Karabell provides the latest updates on bullpen situations around the league, and how to expect them to play out during the season.

Blog | Conversation | March 28, 2013

We're still in February, but ESPN's live draft results page is up and running, and a few things jump out to me. Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera is going first overall, with Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, ESPN's pi...

Blog | February 27, 2013

Eric Karabell lays out his philosophy pertaining to when to take starting pitchers in 2013 drafts.

Blog | Conversation | February 27, 2013

• Detroit Tigers right-hander Max Scherzer left Tuesday's outing after two innings with right shoulder fatigue. Scherzer, the major league strikeout leader and 19th among starting pitchers on the Player Rater, added four strikeouts to his ...

Blog | September 19, 2012

Eric Karabell has the fantasy highlights and lowlights from Tuesday's games, including Max Scherzer's early exit due to shoulder fatigue.

Blog | Conversation | September 19, 2012

While most fantasy owners will see Monday's five-player trade between the Detroit Tigers and Miami Marlins, and presume the veteran players heading to the American League will pick up steam statistically, I'm more interested in the top pitc...

Blog | July 23, 2012

Eric Karabell looks at the fantasy implications of the Detroit Tigers-Miami Marlins trade.

Blog | Conversation | July 23, 2012

Detroit Tigers right-hander Doug Fister held the streaking Los Angeles Angels to an Albert Pujols solo home run over eight strong innings Wednesday. Fister struck out 10 and walked two, and he has won three consecutive outings. Fister seems back on t...

Blog | July 19, 2012

Eric Karabell looks at the fantasy-noteworthy performances from Wednesday, including Doug Fister's third straight win.

Blog | Conversation | July 19, 2012

Eric Karabell discusses why he isn't concerned about the second-half power numbers of any Derby participants after a fine show in Kansas City.

Blog | Conversation | July 10, 2012

Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young homered Sunday for the fourth consecutive game. Young, owned in roughly a quarter of ESPN standard leagues, hit six home runs his first 74 games. Now with 10 home runs (and notably a mere nine walks versus 59 st...

Blog | July 09, 2012

Eric Karabell looks back at Sunday's action, including Delmon Young continuing his homer streak to four games.

Blog | Conversation | July 09, 2012