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New York Yankees designated hitter Travis Hafner certainly enjoyed his triumphant return to Cleveland Monday afternoon, as he mashed a three-run home run off the ghost of right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez in the first inning, then later singled, walked twi...

Blog | April 09, 2013

Eric Karabell discusses the early-season success of Travis Hafner with his new team, and what to expect from the healthy veterans in the Yankees lineup.

Blog | Conversation | April 09, 2013

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper forced his way into my overall top 20, and I've confidently penciled him in as National League MVP for 2013. It's safe to say I like him a bit more than most do, whether for fantasy baseball or o...

Blog | March 12, 2013

Eric Karabell lists players he likes more than most do in fantasy drafts this season, including Ryan Howard, Bryce Harper and Eric Hosmer.

Blog | Conversation | March 12, 2013

Getting Ryan Dempster, one of a handful of mid-rotation starters who now represent the best pitching options on the free-agent market, for just a two-year deal is a small coup for the Red Sox. Other starters in this group, such as Kyle Lohse and Anib...

Blog | December 13, 2012

Keith Law breaks down the deals that sent Ryan Dempster to the Red Sox and Kevin Youkilis to the Yankees.

Blog | Conversation | December 13, 2012

The Cleveland Indians' strategy earlier this winter, going after expensive veterans such as Shane Victorino and Kevin Youkilis, made little sense given the state of the roster, and the team was lucky those signings didn't work out. But ...

Blog | December 11, 2012

Keith Law breaks down the three-way deal that sent Shin-Soo Choo to the Reds and Trevor Bauer to the Indians.

Blog | Conversation | December 11, 2012

Even before Alex Rodriguez needed another hip surgery that is almost certain to keep him out for a huge chunk of the 2013 season, if not the full year, he was being dominated by right-handed pitching. What you saw in the playoffs wasn't an anomaly or...

Blog | December 03, 2012

Paul Swydan says the White Sox should bring back Gavin Floyd, but have tougher decisions on Jake Peavy.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2012

Dave Cameron takes a look at five players who might be the toughest calls as to whether their teams bring them back or not.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2012

• Oakland Athletics right-hander A.J. Griffin tossed eight shutout innings at the Angels Wednesday, allowing six hits while fanning six. Griffin joins Jered Weaver as the only pitchers in history, according to the Elias Sports Bureau, to go und...

Blog | September 13, 2012

Eric Karabell has the fantasy highlights and lowlights from Wednesday's games, including another great start from A.J. Griffin.

Blog | Conversation | September 13, 2012

As the pennant races come down the stretch, many teams already have set their sights on 2013. There are three that stand out to me as poised to make a quick turnaround. In fact, two of the three teams won their division in 2011, and all three have se...

Blog | September 06, 2012

Kevin Youkilis has changed his approach significantly since joining the White Sox, and the numbers bear that out.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2012

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino might not be attending or playing in the 2012 All-Star Game, but lots of buzz around Kauffman Stadium has centered on him. Most baseball executives believe that Victorino will be...

Blog | July 10, 2012