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Eric Karabell examines Michael Young's numbers and approach at the plate, including quotes from the veteran infielder, and ranks him among fantasy third-base options.

Blog | Conversation | May 08, 2013

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Roy Halladay began Sunday owned in 100 percent of ESPN standard leagues, but that number is going to drop precipitously in the coming days. Halladay owners trusted him Sunday against the awful Miami Marlins, despite...

Blog | May 06, 2013

Eric Karabell discusses Roy Halladay's value now that he's admitted to shoulder woes, and ranks the top players currently on the disabled list.

Blog | Conversation | May 06, 2013

Eric Karabell looks at the issue with Justin Upton's curiously low RBI totals in relation to his tremendous home run totals.

Blog | Conversation | May 01, 2013

On Monday afternoon, colleague Tristan H. Cockcroft and I debated the relatively disappointing early-season numbers from Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg, touching on his lack of wins, his lower strikeout rate and the fact that the...

Blog | April 30, 2013

Eric Karabell looks at the fantasy-relevant news and notes from Monday, including Stephen Strasburg's forearm tightness and Giancarlo Stanton's placement on the DL because of a hamstring strain.

Blog | Conversation | April 30, 2013

What Miami Marlins outfielder Justin Ruggiano accomplished last season was a testament not only to perseverance and making good on opportunity, but also how interesting minor league numbers, even for older fellows not given the top prospect tag, can ...

Blog | March 18, 2013

Eric Karabell lays out the fantasy benefits of owning veteran Justin Ruggiano, and even talks with the Marlins outfielder about his 2013 expectations.

Blog | Conversation | March 18, 2013

Jose Valverde was never quite as good as the numbers looked in his "perfect" 2011 season, when he saved 49 games in as many opportunities, but at the same time, his struggles in 2012 should not be viewed as anywhere near the end of the line for usefu...

Blog | February 04, 2013

Eric Karabell offers his thoughts on Jose Valverde, who reportedly is close to signing with the Miami Marlins, and Brian Wilson, who is still looking for work.

Blog | Conversation | February 04, 2013

Some believe I've gone a bit overboard in selecting Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout as my top player for the 2013 season. Granted, Trout was awesome in 2012, and I concur that some regression is pending, but he delivered numbers we&#039...

Blog | January 24, 2013

Eric Karabell lays out his fantasy baseball rankings Nos. 11-20 overall for 2013, and 20-year-old phenom Bryce Harper is among them.

Blog | Conversation | January 24, 2013

Eric Karabell looks at his sneaky pickups for Week 10, including a number of lesser-regarded wide receivers.

Blog | Conversation | November 09, 2012

Eric Karabell posts his top 100 flex (running back/wide receiver/tight end) rankings for Week 8.

Blog | Conversation | October 25, 2012

Eric Karabell offers his thoughts on the tough Week 8 rankings decisions, including Cam Newton against the Bears and Larry Fitzgerald against the Niners.

Blog | Conversation | October 24, 2012

Eric Karabell's sneaky pickups for Week 6, including a handful of lesser-owned tight ends like Jordan Cameron and Dwayne Allen.

Blog | Conversation | October 12, 2012