Daily FanDuel Picks: May 22, 2013
About two weeks ago a conversation was going in the comments section of one of these Daily FanDuel Picks posts. At the time I was running hot, winning eight in a row and pushing my ROI well into the black. A commenter asked me why I continued to play the $10 games instead of increasing my buy-in to $20. I explained that sooner or later my luck would end and I’d hit an equally cold...
Fantasy Baseball Daily Fix: May 22nd, 2013
I still remember the first time I went to Las Vegas just like it was yesterday. I had pretty good success at playing video poker and I did decently at the blackjack tables. My undoing ended up being a new game called “Let it Ride.” My young and foolish heart saw the big winnings I could get with one really good hand. My mind had yet to catch up. The problem is the long odds made...
How do these starting pitchers still have jobs?
As the baseball season heads passed the quarter pole, the players that are struggling are running out of excuses. Proclamations of bad luck and small sample size simply don't hold much weight anymore. At this point, teams need to make the tough decision of whether or not to stick with a struggling player to hope he turns things around or to cut their losses and move on to someone...
Series Preview: Mariners at Indians 5/17-20
Seattle Mariners (19-21) Chance of Postseason Play: (19.8%) at Cleveland Indians (22-17) Chance of Postseason Play: (46.1%)
Series 14, Games 40, 41, 42 and 43.
Progressive Field: 0.905, Slight Pitchers Park.
Weather: Beautiful weather on the North coast this weekend! Especially for baseball.
Friday , May 17 7:05 EDT (STO)
Ubaldo Jimenez (3-2, 5.55...
Prospect Profile: Zack Wheeler | SP | NYM
As a rule, we fantasy owners love to own prospects before our fellow owners. There’s little as rewarding as grabbing a minor leaguer before he becomes a household name and then watching as he develops into a stud. But how do you sort the good from the bad (i.e., Tony Cingrani from Brandon Maurer)? Prospect Profile is here to help. This week we examine Mets pitching prospect, Zack...
Mariners recap: Series pitching vs. Toronto, Pittsburgh, Oakland
Turning point
The Seattle Mariners are on a nice little streak right now. Behind strong pitching performances and some decent run support, the Mariners have begun their slow climb up the AL West standings. Over the last week, Seattle took on the Blue Jays, Pirates and A’s.
They have won 10 of their last 15 games. They have won 5 of their last 6 series, splitting a short 2 game...
So what do non-sports fans do?
By MICHAEL SCOTTSpecial to FOXSportsDetroit.com
Former Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan once opined that he felt bad for non-sports fans.
This past weekend in Detroit is just another reason why I totally agree.
The Red Wings win an overtime elimination game at home before holding on for dear life against the Ducks in Game 7 in Anaheim.
The Tigers learn that they cant just show...
So what do non-sports fans do?
By MICHAEL SCOTTSpecial to FOXSportsDetroit.com
Former Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan once opined that he felt bad for non-sports fans.
This past weekend in Detroit is just another reason why I totally agree.
The Red Wings win an overtime elimination game at home before holding on for dear life against the Ducks in Game 7 in Anaheim.
The Tigers learn that they cant just show...
MLB Game Picks - Saturday: May 11, 2013
I have never had a perfect game picking day. Going 15-0 would be like bowling a 300 or hitting a hole in one. It would be the ultimate. Yesterday's picks came about as close as I have ever gotten. There were only two incorrect picks. The Dodgers lost to the Marlins after taking a quick 3-0 lead on Jose Fernandez. But Fernandez never allowed another run and the Dodgers could...
Prospect Profile: Christian Yelich | OF | MIA
As a rule, we fantasy owners love to own prospects before our fellow owners. There’s little as rewarding as grabbing a minor leaguer before he becomes a household name and then watching as he develops into a stud. But how do you sort the Tony Cingrani‘s from the Brandon Maurer‘s? Prospect Profile is here to help. This week we examine Marlins outfield prospect, Christian Yelich...
Starting Pitching Is The Biggest Issue With The Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners starting rotation needs help. They’re hurting. Other than Felix Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma, the rotation has been awful.
Here is a look at what their other starters have done.
Brandon Maurer – 2 wins and 4 losses with a 6.07 ERA in 6 starts.
Joe Saunders – 2 wins and 4 losses with a 6.15 ERA in 7 starts.
*Aaron Harang – 1 win and 4...
Orioles 7, Mariners 2
Nate McLouth led off the game with his second homer of the season, Baltimore battered rookie Brandon Maurer for four runs in the first inning and the Orioles beat the Mariners 7-2 on Tuesday night.
McLouth blew a bubble with his gum as he rounded the bases. Over his last 10 games, the Orioles' leadoff man is hitting .485 and has scored 14 runs.
Matt Wieters added a two-run...
MLB Game Picks - Tuesday: April 30, 2013
There were too many upsets last night. That is often a fun thing for baseball and proves the old point about any given night. But it is not good for a game picker. I did get one upset pick correct with the Mariners over the Orioles. But the Astros creamed the Yankees. Ubaldo Jimenez pitched a good game, which is an upset in itself. The Mets blew a save and then lost in extra innings...
Well that was strange; Mariners win big at home
M’s win 6-0
Seattle 6, LA Angels 0
When: 10:10 PM ET, Thursday, April 25, 2013
Where: Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington
Temperature: 66°
Umpires: Home – Marty Foster, 1B – Scott Barry, 2B – Wally Bell, 3B – Mike Everitt
Attendance: 13000
Boxscore
Behind strong performances from young studs…
A beautiful day in Seattle could only be followed by an amazing night...
Angels-Mariners Preview
Pitching is a major problem for the Los Angeles Angels, but Garrett Richards is providing some hope for improvement.
The Seattle Mariners are regrouping around rookie right-hander Brandon Maurer following a team meeting.
Richards attempts to build on the best performance by an Angels starter this season, as he takes the mound in the opener of a four-game series in Seattle on Thursday...
Texas Rangers ‘Greene’s Hill Kid’ Goes Jeffrey Maier On Seattle Mariners’ No-Hit Bid
Seattle Mariners’ pitcher Brandon Maurer had yet to allow a hit in the bottom of the fourth inning of his start aga…
Game 2 Preview Mariners vs. Rangers
Can Mariners bounceback today in Game 2 vs. Rangers?
Mariners RH Brandon Maurer (1-2, 9.95 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Nick Tepesch (1-1, 3.46)
Seattle has dropped nine of its last 13 games and is tied for the American League lead with 11 losses. Mariners OF Michael Morse is 2-for-16 with five strikeouts since returning from a finger injury.
Texas is hitting .272 at home compared...
Seattle Mariners avoid three game sweep vs. Tigers
In a nutshell, the ten game home stand to open the season didn’t leave the Mariners with as many wins as they probably wished. The Mariners dropped their third three-game series of the 2103 season, losing two out of three to the Detroit Tigers. Seattle finishes the home stand 4-6, and they stand at 7-10 on the season as they head into Texas for three against the Rangers and...
Mariners 4, Rangers 3
Dustin Ackley snapped a sixth-inning tie with his first RBI of the season, rookie Brandon Maurer rebounded from a horrible start to throw six strong innings for his first career victory and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Sunday.
Raul Ibanez added a solo homer as Seattle salvaged a split of the four-game series thanks largely to Maurer (1-2) finally showing the...
Rangers fall in Tepesch's second career start
SEATTLE (AP) -- Dustin Ackley snapped a sixth-inning tie with his first RBI of the season, rookie Brandon Maurer rebounded from a horrible start to throw six strong innings for his first career victory and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Sunday.
Raul Ibanez added a solo homer as Seattle salvaged a split of the four-game series thanks largely to Maurer (1-2) finally...
Rangers vs. Mariners Game 4 PreviewCan the Mariners even this series with Te...
Rangers vs. Mariners Game 4 Preview
Can the Mariners even this series with Texas today? If they want to they'll need a better performance out of Brandon Maurer. The rookie has struggled BIGTIME in his first two outings.
Rangers RH Nick Tepesch (1-0, 1.23 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Brandon Maurer (0-2, 16.20)
After Mondays off day, the Mariners are scheduled to play 16 consecutive...
Early season review: Mariners top pitching prospects
Aces and closers aplenty
Before the regular season we took a look at the best positional prospects in the Mariners farm system. Today we take a look at Seattle’s crown jewel: the pitching prospects.
It’s well known that the M’s have three of the best pitching prospects in baseball. That trio has been dubbed “the big three,” and consists of starters James Paxton, Taijuan...
Rapid React (4/10): The Astros Did What?!
What the hell was that?! I guess the Astros had enough of being everyone’s whipping boys and unfortunately Brandon Maurer was at the receiving end of the beat down. Yeah, I guess that whole start everyone against the Astros didn’t really pan out. Don’t worry America, I picked him up in two leagues so my ERA/WHIP went down (or up) with you too.Anyways, I guess we shouldn’t...
Wednesday Astros vs. Mariners Game 3 Preview
Wednesday Astros vs. Mariners Game 3 Preview
Brandon Maurer is on the hill tonight vs. Brad Peacock. Beavan received a no-decision in his first outing when he gave up five runs and six hits in five innings against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.
Astros RH Brad Peacock (0-1, 4.15 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Blake Beavan (0-0, 9.00 ERA)
Matchup/Stats Insight: http://nwsb.co/g779y...
Wazzu Morning Drip - Links 'n Stuff Edition
Hooray April Baseball.
Happy Humpday Cougs, as we hit the mid-point of the week and barrel towards another weekend. Of course, we hope all is well in your corner of the world.
So those M's, yeesh. They were buried by the best AAAA-level team in baseball history last night, as the Astros hung up 16 runs on Brandon Maurer and Kameron Low, among others. But hey, they...
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