Fantasy Baseball Prospect Report
May 20, 2013

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Report

Opportunity knocks in many different ways and injuries are a common one in sports. In this segment of the fantasy baseball prospect report, rookie hitters who got their call up to replace a hobbled incumbent are discussed.

Jurickson Profar, Tex 2B/SS – It took an injury to Ian Kinsler for the 20-year-old Profar to get called up. He is considered one of, if not the best prospect in baseball and will start at second base against Oakland on Monday. He was hitting a modest .278 with four long balls and 19 runs batted in 37 games in Triple-A this season, but is most known for his slick fielding.
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Fantasy Baseball Waivers
May 20, 2013

Fantasy Baseball Waivers

Don’t let your team go stale by not picking up any new fantasy baseball waivers. Nearly every fantasy baseball league still has gems on the waiver wire. Here are the top waiver pickups to consider adding to your roster.

Ubaldo Jimenez, SP, Cleveland Indians

The lengthy right-hander possesses a 3-2 record with a 5.31 ERA on the season, but has pitched much better as of late due to a few minor adjustments in his mechanics. The 29-year-old has struck out at-least seven batters in each of his last four games, but I wouldn’t expect him to get back to dominating hitters like he once did as a member of the Colorado Rockies. In his 8 year career, Jimenez is 72-68 with a 4.07 ERA and flashy 8.1 K/9. He hasn’t had much success at home this year, although he does appear to be headed in the right direction within his past few starts.
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Fantasy Baseball Injury Report – Hitters
May 14, 2013

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report – Hitters

MLB Injury Updates for Hitters from a Fantasy Baseball Perspective

Injuries are an important factor when making decisions in fantasy baseball. A player’s value (when healthy) and the extent of their injury will determine whether you should keep a player on your roster or drop him.

15-Day Disabled List

Curtis Granderson, OF, NYY – The star center fielder is currently on a rehab assignment in Triple-A where he has been hitting pretty well so far. Granderson should be activated sometime this week or after suffering a broken forearm when he was hit with a pitch in his first spring training at-bat this season.
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Fantasy Baseball Prospect Report – Young MLB Players
May 9, 2013

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Report – Young MLB Players

We have seen a couple more prospects hit the Big League scene recently and they could make their way onto fantasy baseball rosters at some point this season. Both the players listed below have potential to be fantasy relevant for years to come.

Marcell Ozuna, OF, MIA – The rookie outfielder started his Major League career with a six-game hitting streak in which he hit his first home run on May 4th against the Phillies. The Marlins signed him as an amateur free agent in 2008 and he hit at least 20 or more big flies the past three seasons in lower minor leagues. At the ripe age of 22, Ozuna was called up at the end of April after hitting .333 with five home runs and driving in 15 runs in 10 games in Double-A.
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Fantasy Baseball Injury Report – Pitchers
May 8, 2013

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report – Pitchers

MLB Injury Updates for Pitchers from a Fantasy Baseball Perspective

15-Day Disabled List

Jered Weaver, SP, LAA – The Angel’s ace is expected to throw a bullpen session sometime next week. After falling and breaking his non-pitching (left) arm back in early April, this will be the first time Weaver pitched from a mound since going on the disabled list. Obviously it would have been worse if his right arm was involved, but the throwing or “glove side” arm is extremely important for a pitchers delivery and balance. He’ll need a few games in the minors after healing, so his fantasy owners will need to display a great deal of patience.
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Fantasy Baseball – Failing to Meet Expectations
May 6, 2013

Fantasy Baseball – Failing to Meet Expectations

The 2013 Major League Baseball season is five weeks deep and for most fantasy baseballers there are players on their roster who have failed to reach the high expectations had of them.

These expectations were set early in the draft when owners grabbed their first couple bats and their first few arms. While some are reaping the rewards of a Felix Hernandez or a Robinson Cano selection early on, others aren’t so happy.

Those of you who drafted the following players are probably kicking yourself for wasting a top pick—unless you had a great draft in the later rounds. But for those who didn’t, here are some guys that have failed to reach expectations and how those players should be handled.

Josh Hamilton, OF, Los Angeles Angels

With good reason Hamilton was a guy I chose to steer clear of come draft day given the new environment, his struggles in AL West ballparks in 2012 and recent off the field struggles going into his new contract.
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Roy Oswalt Signing
May 3, 2013

Roy Oswalt Signing

The Colorado Rockies signed veteran starting pitcher Roy Oswalt yesterday to a minor league contract. The 35-year-old hurler will be sent to extended spring training to get back into form before making appearances in the minors. If Oswalt pitches well in the minors, a promotion to the Rockies’ rotation would be likely.
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Fantasy Baseball Waivers
April 30, 2013

Fantasy Baseball Waivers

Carlos Ruiz, C, Philadelphia Phillies

Following a 25-game suspension for testing positive for a banned substance, Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz has finally made his 2013 season debut. As an All-Star last season, Ruiz hit .325 with 16 home runs and 68 RBIs in just 114 games. Obviously his numbers could be slightly elevated given the circumstances, but expect “Chooch” to be an above-average catcher from this point on. A career .275 hitter, he immediately returns as the Phil’s starting backstop, hitting fifth in Charlie Manuel’s lineup. The 34-year-old went 1-for-4 with a double on Monday, already giving his new fantasy owners a small glimpse of promise.
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Fantasy Baseball Prospect Report
April 30, 2013

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Report

With a month of baseball in the rearview mirror, prospects will start popping up on Big League rosters more often as the season grows older. This fantasy baseball prospect report highlights a must-add player and a couple guys worth noting as potential fantasy options depending on how things play out in their respective situations.

Nolan Arenado, 3B, Colorado Rockies

The Rockies’ top prospect made his Major League debut over the weekend and hit his first career home run on Monday while going 3-for-6 in the game. Arenado will be the everyday third baseman for Colorado going forward and should be one of the top waiver wire options available this season. You should act fast to get a big-time talent with a lot of upside.
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April 28, 2013

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