Arizona has acquired Washington closer Jon Rauch to shore up its shaky bullpen. The Nationals will probably now turn to former Dodger prospect Joel Hanrahan in its bullpen.
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WOW. All i have to say is WOW: The D-backs completed a deal to acquire right-handers Dan Haren and Connor Robertson from the A's in exchange for six prospects, it was announced Friday afternoon. In addition, the D-backs sent closer Jose Valverde to the Astros in exchange for infielder Chris   more...
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A month into the season, FIO co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter takes a look around the league at bullpens and closers. Helping you look in the right direction for your fantasy roster, this comprehensive article includes: Closer News & Notes, Closer DL Report, Middle Relievers/Setup Men, and   more...
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Last season the NL West division race came down to the last day of the season, and we expect this year to be no different. Here a preview of all five teams, their projected starting lineups, rotations, fantasy impact players, and overall outlook.
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This week's winner of the Douchebag of the Week Award was really tough to pick. We thought about Andy Roddick because of his lame "it was the Big Mac's fault excuse" but we gave him a pass. Ruslan Chagaev also got some consideration for backing out of his October heavyweight title unification bout   more...
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The Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday traded MLB's saves leader Jose Valverde to the Houston Astros for 3 players in a separate, but connected deal under which the Oakland A's traded their ace and 2007 All Star Game starter Dan Haren to Arizona for 6 players with the Diamondbacks getting 3 players   more...
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Yesterday we checked out position players who have been hot on the add list. Today we look at pitchers, both starters and relievers who have been high on the add list this week.
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The Fantasy Sports Forum.comEvery season we see plenty of closers who start the season in that role, but don't finish there. The start of this season will be no different and the clock is already ticking on several closers in the NL who do not have a very firm hold on their job. Since the closer   more...
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With pitchers and catchers reporting, there are still plenty of holes that need to be filled in each and every major league team. Because of this, and because it is always a good idea to keep an eye on possible transactions, FIO staff writer Shane Huff has dissected the teams by division, revealing   more...
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Hey everyone I've been sick all day but I didn't forget about you guys so here's my analysis on the big deal that went on last night. First the A's even though they traded Haren to the Backs they got 5 top notched prospects who are. Carlos Gonzalez who was ranked No. 25th on the MILB.com's prospect   more...

You are about to enter an exclusive club only meant for the elite...Club Zero. This club is composed of pitchers yet to allow an earned run in the 2008 MLB season earning them a spotless 0.00 era. Some of the names should sound familiar: Brad Lidge- Phillies, Mariano Rivera- Yankees, Billy Wagner-   more...
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