Red Sox Starters’ Improvement a Key to 2013 Success
Jon Lester’s one-hitter on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays marked just another step in the turnaround of the Boston Red Sox franchise. Last year, the Red Sox’ staff was nothing short of terrible en route to their worst record since 1960. There was a seemingly endless list of things wrong with that team, but […]
2013 NBA Playoffs Daily Recap (5/10)
The NBA Playoffs rolled along on Friday night and again, the home teams had trouble defending their court. Just like that, the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs regained control of home court advantage in their respective series’. Here’s your daily recap of both games. Miami defeats Chicago in another contentious game, 104-94 In case […]
Protecting Homecourt: All NBA Playoffs Semifinals Stand At 1-1
Though largely unexpected, the 1-1 standstill across the 2013 NBA Playoffs series boards makes for some mouthwatering basketball. All lower-ranked teams did what they set out to do, and what is generally harder than imagined: they snagged a game on the road during the semis. So now, the Chicago Bulls, the Golden State Warriors, the […]
2013 NBA Playoffs Schedule and Previews (5/10)
Tonight’s NBA Playoff action features two games. With each series tied up at a game apiece, both are pivotal Game 3s. Here’s a preview and game information for each contest. Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls Game 3 – Series tied 1-1 Location: United Center (Chicago, IL) Time: 8:00 p.m. TV: ESPN The Eastern Conference semifinals […]
May 10 Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks
The work week is at an end and there is a full slate of MLB games tonight. So grab some food, claim your spot on the couch, and enjoy some baseball. And, since you’re watching anyway, why not join a daily fantasy baseball league over at Star Fantasy Leagues and get a 40% deposit bonus […]
Week 6 Fantasy Baseball Rest-of-Season Projections: Trendsetters
A player’s overall body of work seldom tells you anything. With so many ups-and-downs throughout a player’s career, trends are the only reliable measure of where he is at that point. Trends aren’t always that easy to spot. It’s easy to look at someone like Kevin Slowey or James Loney and say that guy is […]
Week 6 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers Stock Market: Closing Time
No job in sports has a higher turnover than Major League closer. Less than six weeks in, the Red Sox, Cubs, Cardinals, Brewers, Tigers, and Diamondbacks all have different closers than when they started the season. Between injuries and ineffectiveness, there may be something to the idea that drafting below-top tier closers is a waste […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks for May 9
There is a relatively light MLB schedule tonight, which makes for a fun time to join a daily fantasy baseball league. With fewer players from whom to choose, you have to get creative in spots. So head on over to Star Fantasy Leagues and set your own lineup. As always, use the promo code “SJN” […]