Here to help with all your fantasy sports needs! Closer Power Rankings (April 21, 2014): Ranking All 30 Closers In MLB by Eric Stashin (aka The Rotoprofessor) The closers role is extremely erratic (though that may be the biggest understatement).
Knowing how closers are faring and who could be on the hot seat is important, so let’s check in with our first closer power rankings of the season: Tier 1 – The Elite 1) Craig Kimbrel – Atlanta Braves (1) 2) Koji Uehara – Boston Red Sox (2) Thoughts: After Kimbrel missed a week due to shoulder problems and then got rocked by the Mets and was forced from the game in a non-save situation. Read more Waiver Worthy: Five Fast Start Pitchers Whose Success Might Last by Will Overton The first few weeks of the season I have been focusing most of my attention in these articles on hitters on the waiver wire. We’re now at the point where most pitchers have been to the mound at least twice, most often three times.
Pitching Sleeper Of The Week: Brandon McCarthy. Baseball Home. Fantasy Baseball Blog at Razzball.com. Fantasy baseball news and analysis, injuries, depth charts, draft guide. Giants general manager Brian Sabean said in a radio interview Tuesday that the team has tabled extension talks with Pablo Sandoval.
The two sides are at an impasse and it's not clear whether they will resume talks at some point later this season. FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reported Monday that Sandoval is looking for at least a five-year deal, and the Giants aren't willing to give him that. It's hard to blame San Fran given Sandoval's inconsistent production and waistline. The third baseman is making $8.25 million this season in his final year before free agency. Tim Hudson was terrific again Tuesday, holding the Diamondbacks to three runs -- two earned -- over eight frames in a 7-3 victory. Hudson surrendered seven hits, didn't walk anyone and struck out four.
Reds manager Bryan Price indicated that Jonathan Broxton will not be used to close in his first appearance back from the disabled list. Cahill did manage to strike out five, but when the Giants made contact they hit it hard. Fantasy Baseball News. Latest Player Updates New York Mets outfielder Chris Young, who was placed on the DL with a quad strain on April 3, played five innings in an extended spring training game in Florida on Thursday, reports Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com.
Young's next step is a Triple-A assignment in Las Vegas, with a targeted return of April 18 when the Mets open a homestand against the Atlanta Braves. Young, 30, was signed as a free agent... The Baltimore Orioles enter tonight's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at 4-5, a half game behind in the American League East. They have played five of the last six games without the services of shortstop J.J.
Mat Latos (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Friday. Major League Baseball will not suspend New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda for having what appeared to be pine tar on his right hand during the early innings of Thursday night's game against the Boston Red Sox. Andrelton Simmons (wrist) remained out of the Braves' lineup Friday. Dodgers catcher A.J. MLB news, opinion, photos, and more. Fantasy Baseball player news, injuries and analysis. 2013 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide Index. 2013 Fantasy Baseball Rankings.
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