Fantasy Baseball Sleeper: Jarred Cosart
The one thing the Astros have not been shy about is promoting young guys to let them use this obvious throwaway year to develop. With their pitching staff ranked 30th in ERA, WHIP, and BAA, there are obviously going to be changes coming. Since all their top ranked prospects like Jonathan Singleton, Carlos Correa, and […]
The Questionable Legacy of Josh Beckett
Things just keeping getting better for Josh Beckett. There was a time when he was one of the most clutch pitchers in baseball, but, more recently, he became the poster boy for a Red Sox team’s downward spiral and was a burden the Dodgers were forced to absorb in order to acquire Adrian Gonzalez. Now, […]
2013 NBA Finals: Keys to Victory for the Heat, Spurs
After starting with 16 playoff teams, we’re now down to two. You can make a strong case for both the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs to walk away with the NBA title. With that said, here are a few keys to victory for each team. Miami Heat Effectiveness of Dwyane Wade: Forget LeBron James […]
2013 NBA Finals Preview and Schedule: San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat
The marquee rumble we’ve all been waiting for is here: new dynasty hopefuls, the Miami Heat, will be taking on a dynasty that isn’t yet ready to close its window of dominance in the Spurs. Both teams run as deep as their roster moves. In the Heat’s case, they were formed as if by the […]
2013 NHL Playoffs: The Emergence of David Krejci
Long criticized for failing to reach his potential, David Krejci has silenced his critics with a remarkable postseason run that has the Boston Bruins just two wins away from a return to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Czech centerman’s 20 postseason points lead the National Hockey League, and his hot streak has led to a […]
Week 10 MLB Injury Report: Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper, Matt Kemp, Hanley Ramirez
Injuries haven’t been a massive problem in the early going but in the past week we have seen a plethora of injuries to many a star around the league. While most of these are minor, many small issues can linger for a long time and should be noted. Let’s take a look at 35 fantasy-relevant […]
2013 NHL Playoffs: Conference Finals Venues Shift As Two Teams Face 0-2 Deficits
It has been a disastrous start to the 2013 NHL Playoff Conference Finals for both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings. The two teams I expected to get to the Stanley Cup Finals are facing 0-2 deficits in their respective series. While the Kings’ games were a little bit closer (notably game one) and […]
Boston Bruins Rock Penguins to Take 2-0 Series Lead With 6-1 Road Win
After stunning the Penguins with a Game 1 shutout, the Bruins dropped six goals to further demoralize their opponents. Boston struck early and often, taking advantage of a mentally unprepared Penguins club that made countless errors. Heavy favorites entering the series, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are now in serious trouble after losing twice on […]