MLB Rumor Central

MLB Rumor Central

MLB Rumors

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Winter meetings recap

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy impact of many of the key moves during this week's winter meetings.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Carp and Cards a great bet

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 13th week of the major league season and offers his best two-start pitchers plus sleeper hitters.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Shea it isn't

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Citi Field has proved to be a hard house in which to hit the home run. The fences have kept in dozens of balls that would have been hit out of Shea. But as Tristan Cockcroft points out, the Mets have adapted to create a true home-field advantage.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

The annual interleague DH dilemma

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the seventh week of the season, and says to avoid Hank Blalock and consider Jack Cust or Nick Johnson for your DH slot.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009

Hot Stove Preview: Whose fantasy value is at stake this offseason?

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft identifies the 10 players whose value would fluctuate the most with an offseason team change.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Contract-year players to watch in 2008

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

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

Jim Edmonds to San Diego, Kuroda and Floyd sign

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down the fantasy impact of Jim Edmonds' move to San Diego

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007

Fukodome signs with Chicago, Tejada traded to Houston

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down the fantasy impact of the signings of Kosuke Fukodome and Tadahito Iguchi.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007

Cockcroft: Emil Brown worth a look

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the latest American League news, including Mike Mussina being in danger of losing his rotation spot and Emil Brown taking advantage of his opportunity.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2007

Cockcroft: Bye Bye Bob

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan Cockcroft examines the future of Bob Wickman and the Braves in light of his being designated for assignment.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2007

Cockcroft: Update on Liriano

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the latest American League news, including an update on Francisco Liriano and Mo Rivera's troubles.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2007

Cockcroft: Dempster out as Cubs' closer

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the latest National League news, including the Cubs' closer situation and what to expect from Josh Hamilton the rest of the way.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2007

Cockcroft: Trade deadline recap

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft recaps the trade deadline for all the NL teams.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2007

Around the NL: Olsen difficulties, Lincecum heating up

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the troubles of Scott Olsen and how Tim Lincecum has turned his season around.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2007

Out of the Box: Nobodies No Longer?

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at some smaller names that could see their roles increase by Aug. 1.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 20, 2007