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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

Eric Karabell discusses potential options to replace the injured Zack Greinke, following Thursday night's brawl.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Eric Karabell discusses how to replace Ian Desmond, who is currently the top-rated shortstop on the Player Rater but just landed on the disabled list.

Blog | Conversation | July 23, 2012

There's plenty of time for the Red Sox to contend in the AL East, but as Buster Olney writes, they won't be helped by chemistry. As of now, Boston's clubhouse is divided in all kinds of ways.

Blog | Conversation | June 18, 2012

Not much has gone as planned for the Detroit Tigers, but a good weekend against the Reds could end up being an important turning point in their season, Buster Olney writes.

Blog | Conversation | June 11, 2012

Dave Cameron says the Giants and Rays can upgrade at other positions to offset the losses of Evan Longoria and Pablo Sandoval.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2012

Eric Karabell examines a Washington Nationals offense that is currently missing Michael Morse and Ryan Zimmerman, and finds the new go-to option in Adam LaRoche.

Blog | Conversation | April 26, 2012

Eric Karabell discusses early issues with Giancarlo Stanton and Brian Wilson and what fantasy owners can do.

Blog | Conversation | April 13, 2012

Eric Karabell assesses the latest on such key injured players as Chase Utley, Andrew Bailey and B.J. Upton, and determines whether owners should keep, drop or trade them.

Blog | Conversation | April 03, 2012

Buster Olney writes that for Chase Utley and the Phillies, reality is quickly closing in, as it's the middle of March and Utley is heading to see a knee specialist instead of taking the field to prepare for Opening Day.

Blog | Conversation | March 20, 2012

Eric Karabell assesses the fantasy value of Los Angeles Angels 19-year-old prospect Mike Trout, who will join the big club Friday against the Seattle Mariners.

Blog | Conversation | July 08, 2011

Dan Szymborski is stacking up injuries and lost playing time in MLB, division by division; so who has it worst?

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2011

Eric Karabell discusses injury news surrounding third basemen Pablo Sandoval, Ryan Zimmerman and David Freese.

Blog | Conversation | May 02, 2011

It seems as though every team has a shot at the division in the mediocre AL West, a sense only heightened by recent injuries to some key players. Buster Olney breaks down what the A's, Angels and Rangers must do to stay competitive the rest of the year.

Blog | Conversation | May 31, 2010