Happy Tax Day everyone. Here is a small sample of today's player notes: Kyle Blanks (OF-SD) - Blanks has been recalled from Triple-A Tucson and will take the roster spot of the suspended Carlos Quentin. Blanks was batting .296/.414/.519 for...
Evan Gattis - You can be sure that Gattis is going to be in the lineup almost every day during this hot streak, as with Freddie Freeman on the DL for at least another week Gattis will be slotted at...
Mark Reynolds (1B/DH-CLE): Reynolds hit his 5th homer of the year on Saturday, going 2 for 4 with a run scored, 5 RBI, and a stolen base against the White Sox. The grand slam gives the streaky righty 13...
Before we get into today's recommendations, it is important to remind everyone to understand your scoring format and the pricing of the individual players on the site you're playing. These vary from site to site and all daily sites...
Justin Masterson, RHP CLE Masterson twirled a complete game shutout Friday night against the White Sox, allowing five hits and a walk and striking out seven to become the first pitcher in the majors to reach three victories. In 2013,...
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Fantasy Strategy and Player Commentary for the American League on April 12th, 2013.
National League fantasy strategy, player commentary and research for April 13th, 2013.
Zack Greinke (SP-LAD): Greinke broke his left collarbone during a benches clearing brawl Thursday night and is returning to LA for tests this morning. He could miss anywhere from two weeks to three months, depending on the nature and...
One strategy tip I think we've all learned so far this season: take everyone Drew mentions in the Fix the day AFTER he recommends them. Last night Domonic Brown was one of many guys in the past week to...
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B LAN Gonzalez is doing exactly what he did in 2012 - drive in runs without the benefit of the longball. He had 108 RBIs with just 18 home runs last season, and recorded a 9.6 percent HR/FB,...
Robert LaFromboise- SEA- Rookie- LaFramboise came from nowhere to join the Mariners' bullpen yesterday. He isn't on anyone's top prospect list that I can find. LaFramboise did make a big jump last year in strikeout rate, fanning 87 in 79.1...
Good news! We'll be updating these sheets weekly from here until the end of the season. Here is a sampling of nearly 70 updates this week: Hitters: 1 Billy Hamilton CIN OF A Didn't get the call when Ludwick went...
Torii Hunter, OF DET There isn't a better lineup spot in all of baseball than the No. 2 spot in Detroit's order, behind Austin Jackson and in front of run producers Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder and Victor Martinez. Torii Hunter...
Tim Lincecum- SF- Cold- Last year Lincecum wasn't quite as bad at home (4.15 ERA as he was on the road (6.43 ERA.) However, a return to San Francisco didn't help him last night. Lincecum gave up 6 runs to...
Michael Saunders - Another pair of singles to go along with two runs scored and his 3rd steal of the season for Michael Saunders on Monday, as he continues his excellent performance from the WBC into the beginning of the...
Just a small sampling of today's notes... David Freese (3B-STL) - Freese has been activated from the disabled list, so Matt Carpenter will man second base and push Daniel Descalso to a utility role where he belongs. Freese's playoff exploits...
Well, yesterday was our first real rough day of the season as things just did not go as predicted. It was an unfortunate end to a strong opening week. Now, let's put it in the rear view mirror and...
A sampling from today's notes... Justin Maxwell (OF-HOU) - Let's face it here, despite the Opening Day win over the Rangers, the Astros are going to be awful. Jose Altuve should be owned in most leagues, but other than Bud...
National League Review for April 7th. Two New York Mets pitchers, a Rockie outfielder and the young Diamondback first baseman.
I hope this first full week of the Fantistics' Daily Fantasy Fix has helped you win on your respective daily fantasy websites. I think there were more hits than misses and hopefully that translated into more wins than losses...
American League Player Updates for April 6th, 2013.
Justin Upton, OF ATL Upton has given his new home fans a show early this season by hitting three homers in four games, all of which have been at Turner Field. It's already clear that Upton's 2012 numbers were largely...
Jose Valverde (RP-DET): Valverde signed a minor league contract with the Tigers yesterday afternoon. The contract reportedly has no major league commitment and will have him report to extended spring training before moving to AAA Toledo. Also, if Valverde...
Tim Lincecum- SF- Caution- To say that Lincecum had control issues last night would be an understatement. Not only did he walk 7 in his 5 IP, but the slimmest majority of his 91 pitches were strikes (46.) Lincecum gave...
Chris Davis (1B-BAL): Davis had a monster game on Wednesday, going 4 for 4 with a home run, 4 RBI, and 2 runs scored. He has homered in back-to-back games to start the season and is looking primed to...
I had an interesting day in the daily fantasy world yesterday, getting absolutely crushed on a couple of sites - that's what I get for not taking Drew Dinkmeyer's play of the day, Freddie Freeman - but redeeming myself...
Yu Darvish- TEX- Hot- The most impressive thing about Darvish's outing last night might not be the near perfect game. Ok, maybe that is the most impressive. Very close, though, is that he struck out 14 and didn't walk anyone....
Shaun Marcum (SP-NYM)- Marcum, who was initially penciled in to start on Sunday against the Marlins, is now doubtful to pitch after he cut Tuesday's bullpen short because of neck pain. The injury prone right-hander was slated to be...
Felix Hernandez - Hernandez was brilliant last night, allowing just three hits and a walk to the A's over 7 2/3 innings, striking out 8. There has been a lot of talk about Felix's declining velocity over the past few...
Collin Cowgill - Collin Cowgill smashed a grand slam for the Mets on Monday and finished 2-for-5 including a double versus the Padres. Cowgill got shipped from the Athletics to the Mets this past offseason and won the starting centerfield...
Welcome to the debut installment of the Fantistics' Daily Fantasy Fix! In this spot each day myself, Michael Leone, and fellow Fantistics' writer Drew Dinkmeyer will bring you advice as how to approach the day's daily fantasy games. Before...
Jose Fernandez - In a surprise move, the Marlins decided to put highly-touted prospect Jose Fernandez on the Opening Day roster and he will make his major league debut Sunday versus the Mets. Not sure anyone expected this decision since...
David Ortiz (DH-BOS): Reports out of Red Sox camp indicate that Big Papi's rehab of his sore Achilles heels is progressing favorably. If all continues to move in the right direction Ortiz could play in a few minor league...
Observations from the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues... Nelson Cruz- TEX- OF- Cruz woke up with chest soreness yesterday and spent the day in the hospital undergoing tests. If the stress test he had went well then he will be released...
Brian McCann, C, ATL - We already know McCann will miss at least the first two weeks of the season after having shoulder surgery back in October, but we really care about the other 24. The 28-year-old catcher is coming...