Chicago Cubs 2013 Preview
The Cubs were as bad as a team could be in 2012, losing 101 games and looking ugly doing it. As any team with 61 wins, they have been aggressive in changing up the roster. They traded Ryan Dempster last season, would “listen” to deals for Matt Garza and have actively shopped Carlos Marmol. In the meantime, […]
Week 11 Fantasy Hoops Stock Market: Asik For Your Money Back
One of the key things a good fantasy daytrader has to look for is minutes. At the end of the day, most players who get around 30 minutes per game will more than likely provide some fantasy production. At the same time, some guys use their minutes much more effectively. Let’s take a look at […]
The Hall Doesn’t Call for Anyone in 2013
For the eighth time ever, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America has pitched a shutout. The results of the annual Hall of Fame voting were released today and not a single eligible candidate received the 75% support necessary for enshrinement. So for the first time since 1996, induction ceremonies will only be held for those […]
Optimal FanDuel Lineups for the NFL’s Divisional Round
Our make-believe football methadone supply is running dangerously thin these days, with only eight teams left in the NFL postseason, on the cusp of dwindling to a Final Four I can actually watch. FanDuel lineups are requiring less and less creativity in these waning days of pigskin season, leaving us with fewer bargains as we […]
Pittsburgh Pirates 2013 Preview
The Pirates improved by leaps and bounds in 2012, managing to stay in the Wild Card race for most of the season. It’s far too early to say the Pirates may actually make the post-season after a 20 year absence but this is a much improved team that continues to tweak its roster for the […]
Week 11 NBA Injury Report: Pau! Right in the Kisser!
The Minnesota Timberwolves have made frequent appearances on the injury report this season but with injuries to Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol, and Jordan Hill the Lakers are making a run at the most beat up team of the season. Don’t worry Cavs and Wizards fans, your teams are still in the race as well. Let’s […]
Is DeMarcus Cousins Seeing Boston Green?
It takes a rock-hard disposition to ditch playing for one professional sports league three seasons into your career, to join another alongside HOFs Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale. It might take even more chutzpah to fight Michael Jordan in the NBA Finals. Danny Ainge has certainly gained a reputation as a hard-nosed player […]
Baseball Hall of Fame Election Preview: The Steroid Era Controversy Begins
The first major event of baseball’s calendar year is the unveiling of the Hall of Fame voting results. Every January, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America announces the newest players elected to Cooperstown. It’s a highly anticipated, but generally fairly straightforward, affair. Any player who receives 75% of the vote on ballots cast becomes enshrined […]