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Fantasy in Five: Second baseman rankings

Fantasy in Five: Second baseman rankings

We’re halfway done with the infield, as I will now give you my top five fantasy second baseman and projections for the 2013 season. If you haven’t checked out already, please view my projections for catchers and first baseman on SFC as well. 1. Robinson Cano- This was a prediction you would know (see what I did there?). There simply …

by Giovanni Mio on February 25th, 2013 4 Comments »

Fantasy in Five: Andy Pettitte

Fantasy in Five: Andy Pettitte

After a long and unexpected delay, Fantasy in Five is back in action! Being a college freshman, finals week and catching up with some old friends (along with finding a job) has clogged up my schedule. But I’m here finally, and ready to give you my advice. This week, I’m going to analyze the 39-year-old starting pitcher for the New …

by Giovanni Mio on May 22nd, 2012 Leave a comment »

MLB Recap: September 14

MLB Recap: September 14

Cincinnati Reds 3 Houston Astros 1- Bronson Arroyo gave up one earned run on six hits in seven innings as he picked up his 13th victory of the season. Jay Bruce singled in two runs in the 7th while Brandon Phillips added a solo shot in the 8th to lift Cincinnati to Win #65 of the year. Carlos Lee doubled …

by Derek Johnson on September 15th, 2009 1 Comments »

MLB Recap: September 12

MLB Recap: September 12

Cincinnati Reds 7 Chicago Cubs 5- Drew Sutton’s two-run double in the 9th inning broke a 5-5 tie and lifted Cincinnati to Win #64 of the season. Drew Stubbs, Brandon Phillips, Darnell McDonald, Joey Votto, and Scott Rolen each drove in a run for Cincinnati, who jumped out to a 5-0 lead after four innings. Geovany Soto led all batters …

by Derek Johnson on September 13th, 2009 Leave a comment »

MLB Recap: September 10

MLB Recap: September 10

Toronto Blue Jays 3 Minnesota Twins 2- Brett Cecil won his final start of the year, squandering two earned runs on seven hits in six innings; Cecil struck out three as he improved to 7-4 as a starter. Jose Bautista hit a solo home run while Adam Lind drove in two runs to lift the Blue Jays to their 63rd …

by Derek Johnson on September 11th, 2009 Leave a comment »

MLB Recap: September 4

MLB Recap: September 4

St. Louis Cardinals 14 Pittsburgh Pirates 7- Adam Wainwright becomes the first member of the MLB’s 17-win club after holding the Pirates to six earned runs on nine hits in five innings; if not for Albert Pujols’ three-run blast in the top of the 6th inning, Wainwright would not have earned the win. Ryan Ludwick homered twice while Matt Holliday …

by Derek Johnson on September 5th, 2009 Leave a comment »

MLB Recap: September 2

MLB Recap: September 2

Cincinnati Reds 5 Pittsburgh Pirates 3- Homer Bailey squandered three earned runs on seven hits in 6.1 innings as he improved to 5-4 as a starter. Brandon Phillips and Drew Stubbs each hit a solo home run for Cincinnati, who completed a four-game sweep over Pittsburgh to reach the 60-win milestone; it was the Reds’ first four-game sweep in Cincinnati …

by Derek Johnson on September 3rd, 2009 1 Comments »

MLB Recap: August 31

MLB Recap: August 31

Tampa Bay Rays 11 Detroit Tigers 7- Carlos Pena’s AL-leading 38th long ball of the season lifted the Tampa Bay Rays to Win #71 of the season; Pena finished the game 3-for-5 with two runs scored and 4 RBIs. Jason Bartlett also went deep for Tampa Bay. Carlos Guillen hit not one, but two home runs for Detroit, but it …

by Derek Johnson on September 1st, 2009 Leave a comment »

MLB Recap: August 23

MLB Recap: August 23

Philadelphia Phillies 9 New York Mets 7- What’s better than ending a game by turning a triple play? How about ending a game by turning an UNASSISTED triple play? That’s what happened to Phillies second baseman Eric Bruntlett, who turned an unassisted triple play to preserve a two-run victory for Philadelphia, who improved to 71-50 on the season. It was …

by Derek Johnson on August 23rd, 2009 Leave a comment »

MLB Recap: August 13

MLB Recap: August 13

Milwaukee Brewers 12 San Diego Padres 9- Prince Fielder and Mike Rivera each hit two long balls while Ryan Braun went deep once, lifting the Brewers to Win #56 of the year. Brewers starter Manny Parra gave up six earned runs on thirteen hits in 5.2 innings, but it was good enough for him to improve to 8-8 on the …

by Derek Johnson on August 14th, 2009 Leave a comment »