...RBI ground out RBI against the Tampa Bay Rays during game three of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 25, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty...

AL Rookie of the Year: Longoria lives up to hype

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy exploits of AL Rookie of the Year Evan Longoria.

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

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

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

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

Saturday- October 4, 2008

...115), are the Brewers really favored? Also, the Cubs (-135) are in L.A. against my World Series pick, Dodgers. NCAA Football: #14 Auburn @ #19 Vanderbilt College Gameday is in Nashville this weekend where...

Wainwright in the closer mix

...Wainwright back to reprise the role he filled with such aplomb during the team's '06 World Series run. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the team accelerated the beginning of Wainwright's...

Saturday - August 9, 2008

...ESPN's has a doubleheader of Regional Finals for berth into next week's Little League World Series. At noon in Indy, South Dakota takes on Minnesota, a team they beat 13-3 on...

Relief Efforts: How many closers are truly safe?

Eric Karabell places labels on the closers of all 30 teams, and states that only a small percentage are truly safe.

Hit Parade: Where will Teixeira land?

Christopher Harris looks at the potential impact of a Mark Teixeira deal at the trade deadline.

Borowski out as Indians closer

...ERA and fewest saves in the American League. Considering they were one win away from the World Series last year, it's a shock that the answer is the Cleveland Indians. But it's...

Daily Notes for Friday: Aces provide fireworks for Fourth of July

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Friday's major league action from a fantasy perspective.

The Talented Mr. Roto: What's in a name?

Matthew Berry continues his "halftime" re-evaluation by reminding fantasy owners that we play this game with numbers, not names, and then he shows his readers what he's talking about.

One-hit wonder?

...hander Matt Garza. Apparently fired up about his alma mater's surprise victory in the College World Series, the Fresno State alum hurled a one-hitter, striking out 10 Marlins while allowing only a...

Relief Efforts: National League bullpen breakdowns

Eric Karabell looks at each National League bullpen situation and forecasts who will get the most saves and how many they'll rack up.

Daily Notes for Friday: Three 10-game winners take mound

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Friday's major league action from a fantasy perspective.