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Using Pitcher-Friendly and Hitter-Friendly MLB Ballparks in Fantasy Baseball: Fan Take

2012-01-19
The terms "pitcher-friendly ballpark" and "hitter-friendly ballpark" are frequently mentioned in discussions about baseball, but which parks are pitcher-friendly and which ones are hitter-friendly? And how does this impact fantasy baseball decisions?

Unknown MLB players poised for breakouts

2012-02-05
At the end of every season, you can look up and find a handful of guys who had virtually unpredictable results.

Big hitter on a mission

2012-02-04
AS Luke Hughes rounded second base, he had a massive smile on his face.

MLB Notes: Ortiz, Sox headed for salary clash

2012-02-01
David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox are likely headed to arbitration to determine the designated hitter's 2012 salary.

MLB Notes: Dunn aims to rebound from miserable 2011

2012-01-27
He may be Dunn but he swears he isn't finished.

MLB Trade Scenarios: 5 Teams Who Should Pounce on Zack Greinke

2012-02-06
As we near the start of spring training and the 2012 regular season, we start to analyze players to see which will perform well, which will perform poorly, which will stay put and which will be traded.  We make projections and predictions and try our best to single-handedly determine who will walk away eight-and-a-half months from now with the trophy.  We're usually wrong, but we try regardless ...

Fantasy MLB: Top 5 Second Base Sleepers in 2012

2012-02-02
This article is going to take a look at five sleeper candidates at the second base position. Snagging a good second baseman can be tricky, so landing a sleeper in the middle rounds can make the difference in a league, especially a competitive one where managers are angling to find...

Fantasy MLB: Five Sleeper Candidates at Shortstop

2012-01-30
I've looked at some bounce-back candidates (Grady Sizemore and David Wright), some minor leaguers (Jose Rendon and Gerrit Cole), and now I want to talk one of everyone's favorite topics: sleepers. There are some solid value picks to be made this year in fantasy drafts, if...

What a 32-team MLB Would Look Like: Fan Take

2012-02-02
Commissioner Bud Selig wants expanded playoffs for Major League Baseball. Two more teams will be added as wild card entries to make 10 overall playoff teams in October. If the format works well, there may be more MLB teams on the way to expand the league to 32 teams.

RT @junkstats: Happy Birthday to Hank Aaron, the most consistently great hitter in MLB history and one of the classiest men alive.

2012-02-05
RT @junkstats: Happy Birthday to Hank Aaron, the most consistently great hitter in MLB history and one of the classiest men alive.

New York Yankees Mitchell & Ness MLB Navy Pinch Hitter Track Jacket (3XL): # Left chest felt team logo and back ... http://t.co/jeSsXKr4

2012-02-05
New York Yankees Mitchell & Ness MLB Navy Pinch Hitter Track Jacket (3XL): # Left chest felt team logo and back ... http://t.co/jeSsXKr4

Cody and I switch it back and forth like MLB switch hitter #sloppyseconds

2012-02-05
Cody and I switch it back and forth like MLB switch hitter #sloppyseconds

@si_mlb At 5'11'' 285 lbs, to call Prince Fielder a heavy hitter is an understatement.

2012-02-05
@si_mlb At 5'11'' 285 lbs, to call Prince Fielder a heavy hitter is an understatement.

Francisco Liriano is showing these Mexicans what a "no hitter caliber" MLB Dominican pitcher can do!

2012-02-05
Francisco Liriano is showing these Mexicans what a "no hitter caliber" MLB Dominican pitcher can do!

Bienvenue à @SportAlerts Live sports alerts for MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL. Know about every triple double, hat trick, 3 HR game, no hitter in...

2012-02-05
Bienvenue à @SportAlerts Live sports alerts for MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL. Know about every triple double, hat trick, 3 HR game, no hitter in...

Mike Fontenot #17 2010 Chicago Cubs Game Used Ash X Bat (Chipped) - Game Used MLB Bats: As important as a hitter... http://t.co/YaUSrLMs

2012-02-05
Mike Fontenot #17 2010 Chicago Cubs Game Used Ash X Bat (Chipped) - Game Used MLB Bats: As important as a hitter... http://t.co/YaUSrLMs

Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz wants to make deal, avoid arbitration | http://t.co/8j2ioA86: News http://t.co/3uNrHpBo

2012-02-05
Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz wants to make deal, avoid arbitration | http://t.co/8j2ioA86: News http://t.co/3uNrHpBo

RT @junkstats: Happy Birthday to Hank Aaron, the most consistently great hitter in MLB history and one of the classiest men alive.

2012-02-05
RT @junkstats: Happy Birthday to Hank Aaron, the most consistently great hitter in MLB history and one of the classiest men alive.