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Cubs closer situation a mess

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a closer look at the Chicago Cubs' closer situation -- Carlos Marmol now has the job recently vacated by Kevin Gregg.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Rays full of fantasy-friendly stars

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell praises the Tampa Bay Rays players for all their home runs and stolen bases, things fantasy owners love.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

Karabell: Tim and the five Marks

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell believes the starting pitching pool is so deep, you can wait longer than ever before you dive in for the bulk of your rotation.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

How this year's playoffs affect next season's fantasy drafts

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell describes how lasting impressions from the playoffs will play into next season's draft-day decisions, for better or for worse.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Ten fantasy reasons why Tribe got terrible

Eric Karabell

Congrats to the Milwaukee Brewers for winning the CC Sabathia sweepstakes. Of course, acquiring the portly southpaw doesn't guarantee a playoff berth,...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 07, 2008

Harden, Drew, most untradable fantasy players

Eric Karabell

Rich Harden was downright filthy on Thursday. The Phillies had no chance. Even if Harden was facing a team that wasn't slumping, it wouldn't have matt...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 27, 2008

Checking out latest one-year wonders

Eric Karabell

Every so often when I see a player past his prime having a big game or big season I smile, because I can't imagine how tough it must be. Just being a ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 13, 2008

30 Questions: Who will save the most games for Chicago?

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell hits the burning question on the Chicago Cubs: Which reliever will have the most value and save the most games?

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2008

Fantasy Camp Notes: O's finally name closer

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell has the latest fantasy news from spring training.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2008

Johan giveth, taketh in NL-only draft

Eric Karabell

...problem. My offense kinda stinks. I don't like it. Had I used that draft pick on Ryan Howard, I wouldn't feel that way. What about Albert Pujols, you ask? Well, a week earlier...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 03, 2008

Fantasy Camp Notes: Howry, Rivera get good news

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell has the fantasy spin on the latest spring training news, including the leader for the Cubs saves, and a new position for Juan Rivera.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008

Under-the-radar players switching team

Eric Karabell

The Mets have made big news this week, no doubt. They got themselves a pitcher. He struggled a bit in 2007, at least compared to his solid 2006. He's ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 31, 2008

2008 Positional Previews: Relief pitchers

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell profiles the relief pitchers for the 2008 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2008

Pujols gives fantasy an elbow's worth

Eric Karabell

It seemed to be one of those throwaway quotes that you don't know what to do with, if anything. Albert Pujols said it earlier this week, but it certai...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 24, 2008

Kemp, outfielders who need to play

Eric Karabell

Pitchers and catchers will report to spring training sites in less than a month, and soon after that the rest of the players will be there to soak in ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 18, 2008