Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

Eric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.

Many Yankees were fantasy flops in 2008

Jason Grey compares the average draft position of the Yankees to their placement on the Player Rater.

SCC Preview: Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond

In the final race before the Chase for the Sprint Cup, the drivers fighting for those last few playoff spots become the center of attention.

Relief Efforts: Ayala proves it's just about saves

Eric Karabell says Luis Ayala's emergence as a closer is showing that the only stat that matters for fantasy relievers is saves.

Playing with Numbers: Earned runs versus actual runs allowed

AJ Mass looks at how fraudulent a stat earned run average can be in determining a pitcher's value.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008

Grey Matter: Post-All-Star-break leaders

Jason Grey takes a category-by-category look at the hitting and pitching leaders since the All-Star break, then offers his perspective.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2008

Playing with Numbers: Discussing pitchers' values

AJ Mass follows up last week's column on hitters' values by discussing the value of pitchers.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2008

Monday - August 4, 2008

...PM ET: Joba hurt, Thunderstorms in Chicago, Giambi shaves...Oh My!!! The Yankee savior is hurt! Joba Chamberlain left the game tonight in the fifth inning with what appears to be a right shoulder...

Next year is already here: Keeper-league targets

Tristan H. Cockcroft has his list of top 100 players for keeper leagues plus mentions other sleepers for next year worth picking up now.

Sixty Feet, Six Inches: Joba lands on DL

Christopher Harris looks at the mess that is the Yankees rotation with Joba Chamberlain the latest to land on the disabled list.

Daily Notes for Friday: Penny returns to mound

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at Friday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.

If You're Hardcore: Francisco best option in Texas

Will Harris breaks down the potential closers for the Texas Rangers and who has the most fantasy value.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

...to: Caption, Photo, Summary « PrevNext » Add to Current LightboxDownloadPrint PreviewQuick SaveSelect New York Yankees starting pitcher Joba Chamberlain, right, is assisted off the field by a staff member in the fifth inning of a...

Closer Carousel

...Morrow was sent down to Triple-A to stretch out as a starter, doing his best Joba Chamberlain impersonation. If it seems the M's have been talking about this move ever since Morrow...

Relief Efforts: Closers seem safe from being dealt

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