Coming to Terms with the Passing of Jose Fernandez

Live for any length of time and tragedy is sure to follow. This is just a fact of life. Usually, though, there is a natural order of things. First, it is grandparents, or great-grandparents, or a friend’s grandparents, then parents or a friend’s parents, and so on. This natural order helps, in a way. It […]
August Burning Red: Key Early Week 22 MLB Match-Ups

A look at baseball’s most intriguing matchups heading into week 22.
Updated MLB Rankings Per FUBAR

All 30 teams ranked based on offensive production, starting pitching, bullpen, and defense rather than win-loss percentage.
Atlanta Braves are Still Tops: Updated MLB Rankings Per FUBAR

Through nearly a third of the season, the Atlanta Braves remain atop the XN Sports power rankings based on offense, defense, pitching, and baserunning.
MLB Rumors: Marlins’ Jose Fernandez May Require Season-Ending Surgery

The Miami Marlins expect Fernandez to need season-ending elbow surgery.
Fantasy Baseball Strategy: Three Overlooked Aspects on Draft Day

There are quick ways to fall behind on draft day in your fantasy baseball leagues. Knowing league mates, settings and player pool will help avoid that.
Excessive Celebration, Ego are Tides to be Turned in Professional Sports

Tom Laverty ties excessive celebration in football and ego management in baseball to something simple, immaturity, and asks athletes to take a cue from classy players.
Week 24 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Stock Market: Wacha, Gattis, Reynolds

It’s the final weeks of the season so no more speculation for us. We’re going to ride out the hot streaks as long as we can. While streaky players don’t make great fantasy investments over the longterm, they’re great temporary gets when they catch fire.