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We're nearly two months into the season, and the Atlanta Braves have stolen eight bases. Eight. That's right, more than 30 players have eight or more steals this season, and the Braves have just one player with more than one, and it's ...

Blog | May 26, 2011

Eric Karabell determines Jordan Schafer's fantasy value and also discusses Eric Hinske, Mike Minor, Dan Uggla and others.

Blog | Conversation | May 26, 2011

The Atlanta Braves welcomed a pair of key lineup cogs back to the crew Tuesday as outfielder Jason Heyward and third baseman Chipper Jones were inserted into the Nos. 2 and 3 spots, respectively, in the batting order against Houston Astros left-hande...

Blog | May 17, 2011

Eric Karabell passes along his thoughts on the Braves offense, including expectations for Jason Heyward, Chipper Jones, Brian McCann, Nate McLouth and others.

Blog | Conversation | May 17, 2011

&#8226 Chicago White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy allowed seven hits and four runs in six innings in his season debut Wednesday night. Peavy fanned four Los Angeles Angels without a walk, and 64 of his 87 pitches were strikes. For someone coming o...

Blog | May 12, 2011

Eric Karabell reviews Wednesday's fantasy-relevant performances, highlighted by the impressive return of Jake Peavy after nearly one year away.

Blog | Conversation | May 12, 2011

Sometimes the poor people sitting next to me on the long flight home from Phoenix the day after the USA Today NL-only League of Alternative Baseball Reality (LABR) draft have to bear the brunt of money I spent unwisely. They can tell whether I like m...

Blog | March 08, 2011

Eric Karabell recaps his team in the recent NL-only LABR draft, which is led by David Wright, Brian McCann and Chris Carpenter.

Blog | Conversation | March 08, 2011

Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka tossed eight innings of one-run ball Thursday, earning his eighth win in 11 decisions. Matsuzaka's 3.96 ERA is a season low, and he's issued more than two walks only once in his five outings. He...

Blog | August 06, 2010

Eric Karabell recaps Thursday in the big leagues, highlighted by Daisuke Matsuzaka's strong effort against the Indians.

Blog | Conversation | August 06, 2010

With more and more batted ball data available, clubs like the Tampa Bay Rays are experimenting with radical infield positioning.

Story | Conversation | July 05, 2010

&#8226 Arizona Diamondbacks ace Dan Haren was torched for seven runs, six of them earned, in 4 1/3 messy innings of a Sunday loss to the Atlanta Braves. Haren's ERA sits at 4.83, well above what fantasy owners have come to expect from the re...

Blog | May 17, 2010

Eric Karabell discusses the events from Sunday's baseball games.

Blog | Conversation | May 17, 2010

Will Harris examines how Carlos Pena's at-bats will be divvied up in Tampa Bay, plus other AL news for those in deep leagues.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2008

Ron Shandler identifies some hitters who could see an uptick in their batting averages.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2007

Colorado's Larry Walker and Toronto's Eric Hinske showed up to spring training in much better shape.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2004