Today's edition features slumping second half second basemen, a player hitting .300 after managing in the minors last season, a pitcher hitting free agency at the right time, why you should teach your kids to play every position on the field and lots more.
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Tampa Bay, 7.75:1 (5Dimes)Current Record: 71-47PECOTA Playoff Odds: 94.7%The Yankees' struggles have caused the Rays' playoff odds to increase a few percentage points over the last week, but the last few days haven't been kind to Tampa.Losing Crawford wasn't the end of the world, but Longoria   more...
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With Evan Longoria out, the Rays need a solid back up at third to keep them in the running for the playoffs. While Willy Aybar is a solid player, he is not keeping up with Longoria's numbers, and it is hurting the team. The Giants have been looking to dump some players for cash or a prospect and   more...
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Rookie of the year candidate, and fantasy stud, Evan Longoria is going to miss a minimum of two weeks with a fractured right wrist.
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Tampa Bay, 8:1 (BetUS)+120 to win the AL East (BetUS)Current Record: 68-45PECOTA Playoff Odds: 91.8%The Rays have been fantastic since the break, winning 13 of 19 and seven of their last eight. Most of that success has come at home, but it also includes a 4-3 road trip. They're not yet back to   more...
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Though Longoria has dominated at nearly every level, the Devil Rays committed to not just handing him the 3B job this year. They are an eminently, cheap organization and did not want to start his arbitration clock just yet. They wanted Longoria to earn the job, so they acquired the talented, yet   more...
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ESPN is reporting that the Dodgers have acquired Wilson Betemit for Danys Baez and Wily Aybar. Betemit will likely become the regular 3B and may see time at 2B and SS.

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Willy Aybar was once a highly touted prospective infielder, but after a year of substance abuse issues, the Braves have dumped him for a left-handed relief pitcher who has a chance of making the big league team this spring.
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In "Sizzlers and Fizzles," I will evaluate the past week's performances, injuries, and job security, and then predict which players will sizzle (do well) or fizzle (drop off) in the upcoming week.We'll get you started with Andre Ethier (OF, Los Angeles Dodgers). In probably the most shocking lineup   more...
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Alright boys and girls, here is today's MLB Injury Update report. There's 15 players with updates from the Brewers, Rangers, Padres, Mariners, Blue Jays, Twins, Cubs, Yankees, Braves, Rays, Phillies and Marlins. Its a doozy, enjoy.
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After years of being a highly-touted reliever, and finally as a 36-save closer, Dotel's arm blew out. The Yankees took a chance on Dotel in 2006 while he was rehabbing his arm, but they only got 10 innings out of him (10.80 ERA, 2.90 WHIP, 7 K's, 10 BB's, and 18 Hits). They were a year too early.   more...
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So much for not being ready for the major leagues. Tampa Bay Rays star 3B prospect Evan Longoria was called up to the majors from AAA-Durham and made his major league debut tonight against the Baltimore Orioles. I thought this guy wasn't ready for the Majors??? Well, I thought he was but the Rays   more...
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As we head into the last week of spring training, injuries are abound and roster spots have been won. It is time to get on the waiver wire and make some moves.
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With the recent injury to Troy Percival the Tampa Bay Rays needed to add a few relievers and one of them came at the expense of position player Ben Zobrist.The team announced it had called up 30-year old reliever Grant Balfour. (not be be confused with Ball-four which is what he does on the mound)   more...
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