Stacking the Odds: Week 8 Two-Start SP
Welcome to another edition of Stacking the Odds. As usual we’ll be looking at pitchers who have two starts in the coming week, and are available in the majority of leagues. There aren’t too many good two-starters this week, so also check out the streamers this week. Picking up a couple of good streaming options can be just as effective.American LeagueAfter staring at the list...
Consequences of Braves' slimmed-down bullpen; more
FOX Sports South.com checked in with play-by-play announcer Chip Caray to get his thoughts on the Braves.
FOX SPORTS SOUTH: With Jason Heyward's return, the Braves put Jordan Walden on the 15-day DL. That leaves them with a six-man bullpen. Do you see any potential consequences with that slimmed down 'pen?
CHIP CARAY: I think a slimmed down bullpen isn't a problem if...
Consequences of Braves' slimmed-down bullpen; more
FOX Sports South.com checked in with play-by-play announcer Chip Caray to get his thoughts on the Braves.
FOX SPORTS SOUTH: With Jason Heyward's return, the Braves put Jordan Walden on the 15-day DL. That leaves them with a six-man bullpen. Do you see any potential consequences with that slimmed down 'pen?
CHIP CARAY: I think a slimmed down bullpen isn't a problem if...
Daily FanDuel Picks: May 14, 2013
After a two-day hiatus, I’m finally back with my daily FanDuel picks. Sorry for the absence, and since I’ve made you wait long enough I’ll skip the wordy intro and jump straight into the usual picks and analysis.I’d also encourage you to fill out our Sunday Reader Survey for week seven and check out last week’s results.As usual, comments with your thoughts/changes/whatever...
Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Picks – Pitching
If you play season-long, daily, or weekly fantasy baseball, you know how important sleeper picks are. Here are some top choices for sleeper picks that can help you in a variety of fantasy baseball leagues, including weekly fantasy baseball.
Starters
Hisashi Iwakuma, Seattle Mariners
After four starts, Iwakuma had a 1.69 ERA, 0.53 WHIP and 18 strikeouts with two walks in 26 2/3 IP...
Maurico Cabrera and Lucas Sims: Big Braves Arms
Ninety-nine — a number rarely seen once, let alone multiple times from the same pitcher. In his last start, Mauricio Cabrera touched 99 mph enough for teammates charting in the stands to chuckle and shake their heads in disbelief.
Video after the jump
Of course velocity isn’t the only thing to consider when watching a prospect, but it’s a great starting point from which to...
Three Cuts: Kimbrel earns 100th save in win over Giants
The Braves continued their strong road trip with a 6-3 win against the Giants at AT&T Park late Thursday night. Here are three observations from the game:
1. Craig Kimbrel hits the 100-save milestone finally
Baseball's preeminent closer certainly made his stretch run to his first saves century mark interesting over the past few days uncharacteristically blowing three...
Game Chatter: Jon Niese vs. Julio Teheran (5/04/13)
The Mets look for a rare series win at Turner Field, weather permitting.
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Rain forces postponement of Mets-Braves game
Rain has forced the Atlanta Braves to postpone their game Saturday against the New York Mets.
Heavy rain was forecast in metro Atlanta until Sunday morning.
Both teams pushed back their Saturday starters to Sunday. Jonathon Niese (2-2) is scheduled to pitch for New York against Julio Teheran (1-0).
A makeup date has yet to be determined. Tickets already purchased for Saturday...
Braves split series with Nats, welcome Mets
Fresh off a disappointing series in Detroit, the Braves opened their home stand with a 4-game set against the Nats. The Washington Nationals arrived in Atlanta having lost the previous 7 meetings with the Braves, 4 of them when the Braves visited D.C. in April. They would lose 2 more games to their division rival before finally taking 2 from the Braves, splitting the series at 2...
Three Cuts: Braves' bullpen at shutdown best in win vs. Nats
ATLANTA -- Taking three cuts after the Braves beat the Nationals 3-2 to end their four-game losing streak at Turner Field on Monday night.
1. The bullpen was at its lockdown best, once again
It had been five days since Craig Kimbrel last took the mound, when he saw a two-run lead over the Rockies turn into his first blown save of the season and just his fourth in his last 54 save...
Three Cuts: Braves' bullpen at shutdown best in win vs. Nats
ATLANTA -- Taking three cuts after the Braves beat the Nationals 3-2 to end their four-game losing streak at Turner Field on Monday night.
1. The bullpen was at its lockdown best, once again
It had been five days since Craig Kimbrel last took the mound, when he saw a two-run lead over the Rockies turn into his first blown save of the season and just his fourth in his last 54 save...
Brandon Beachy remains on target for mid-June return to Braves
Brandon Beachy has not experienced any setbacks during his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The 26-year-old right hander could begin a minor league rehab assignment in 7-10 days according to David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Thus far Beachy has been able to throw live batting practice sessions in extended spring training. Beachy underwent Tommy John surgery last...
Brandon Beachy throws BP, set for mid-season return
Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy is expected to join the team around mid-season. On Friday the 26-year-old Beachy threw batting practice.
Friday’s session was the latest step forward for Beachy as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. Thus far Beachy has not run into any problems since he began throwing in spring training.
In 13 starts last season Beachy compiled a 5-5 record...
Braves take series in tundra, prepare for Tigers
The Braves knew that going into Colorado they were going to be facing tough weather. However, they had no idea that Colorado would bring a postponed game, a doubleheader, and the loss of right fielder Jason Heyward to a burst appendix. With game 1 postponed due to snow flurries and poor visibility, the Braves and Rockies squared off in a doubleheader Tuesday with a game time temperature...
Snow forces postponement of Braves-Rockies game
Another snowstorm forced postponement of Monday night's game between the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies.
The game was rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday, with the first game set for 1:10 p.m and the previously scheduled night game at 6:40 p.m.
The postponement was the third in eight days at Coors Field because of snow. The Rockies and New York Mets...
Bring on the Braves
The Pirates' long homestand concludes with a four-game set against the Braves, who are almost certainly the best team in the early part of the 2013 season. The Braves are currently 12-2 and they've outscored opponents 68-27 (that is, the most runs scored and the fewest allowed) on the season. They're just steamrolling teams pretty much every night.
Of course, the...
Game 15 Preview: Pirates vs. Braves
Braves (12-2) at Pirates (7-7)
7:05 PM–PNC Park, Pittsburgh
MLB.com Gameday
TV: ROOT
The Bucs wrap up this long homestand with a four game set against the hated Braves, who come in to town as the consensus top team in baseball so far this season. Atlanta is at least 2 games better than anyone else in MLB, and won 12 of its first 13 before losing 1-0 to the Royals yesterday. Newly...
Braves-Pirates Preview
The Atlanta Braves' pitching staff led the way during the team's best start in nearly two decades, but top prospect Julio Teheran hasn't provided too much help so far.
The 22-year-old will try to begin changing that Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates and help the visiting Braves get back on track a day after their 10-game winning streak was snapped.
Atlanta...
Braves sweep the Nats, begin interleague play
If the Braves were hoping to make a statement with the start of their season, they have. If the Braves were hoping to change minds about their chances in the National League East, they did. The Braves wrapped a road trip Sunday with a sweep of the rival Washington Nationals, Atlanta’s third consecutive sweep and ninth straight win. Heading back to Turner Field for a 2-game set...
Bryce Harper’s Opposite Field Gun-Shot off Julio Teheran
If Julio Teheran ends up being what he’s supposed to be–you figure that these two will face each other a solid 75 or so times in the big leagues. Here’s how the first match-up went. Edge: Harper.
Harper’s missile to the opposite field put the Nationals up 2-0 in the first inning of the MLB Network showcase game. This is a rivalry that we thought would be a classic for the...
Rookie Report, Week 2: Miller, Fernandez and Teheran
Shelby Miller made his first 2013 start Saturday in San Francisco, and while it wasn’t as good as his first major-league start last October he looked like he belonged in the majors while facing the world champs. Miller didn’t make it out of the sixth inning after walking Hunter Pence and Brandon Belt, but was bailed out by Randy Choate. It appeared Miller started overthrowing...
Julio Teheran’s Missing Changeup
After a dominant spring, many hoped Julio Teheran had turned a corner. His disappointing 2012 campaign was attributed to a variety of mechanical changes, but offseason reports suggested Teheran had corrected those flaws. His tour of the Grapefruit League appeared to validate winter reports, as he struck out 35 batters in 26 innings and posted 1.04 ERA. While Teheran’s spring was...
Miami Niiiiiice
Great home stand to open the year, tremendous turn out! Now on to Miami! @kimbrel46 twitter.com/Brandon_Beachy…
— Brandon Beachy (@Brandon_Beachy) April 7, 2013
Con cmart5013@elperroncillo twitter.com/Julio_Teheran/…
— Julio Teheran (@Julio_Teheran) April 7, 2013
These are wonderful. I would love it if we got these pics every road trip. :)
Braves wrap-up spring training, head north
Atlanta wrapped up exhibition play in the Grapefruit League Thursday with another pitching gem. Their 20-15 record is only the third time since the Braves moved to Atlanta that they have won 20 games in Spring Training, having done so previously in 1994 and 2009.
The Braves had a successful spring due in part to the crushing offense of winter acquisition Justin Upton, rookie Evan...
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