Posts Tagged ‘Justin Upton’
Fantasy in Five: Early season concerns
Now that the baseball season is officially weeks in, I’m going to write this week’s blog on people who have either impressed me or concern me so far. Keep in mind the season is young, so there’s time for these athletes to improve their game or regress to the level they’re best at. Let’s get started. Roy Halladay- The Phillies …
by Giovanni Mio on April 17th, 2013 Leave a comment »
Fantasy in Five: Outfield rankings part two
In my previous Fantasy in Five blog, I gave you five top outfielders with my projections underneath them. Here’s part two of my top outfield rankings. 6. Carlos Gonzalez- The Rockies’ offense has propelled many major league hitters into the public eye (most recently Wilin Rosario). But where the primary example lies is in one of the most beautiful swings …
by Giovanni Mio on March 29th, 2013 1 Comments »
Fantasy in Five: Buy low or sell high
After a long and unexpected delay, another column of “Fantasy in Five” is finally here! Obviously, you know I haven’t written a fantasy advice column in a few weeks. But while I was gone, we’ve seen the season expand into lots of surprises and upsets. Some players have lived up to expectations, while others have slumped so late to this …
by Giovanni Mio on June 14th, 2012 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 16
Florida Marlins 5 St. Louis Cardinals 2- Josh Johnson joined the MLB’s 15-win club after holding St. Louis to one earned run on nine hits in six innings. Cody Ross had two RBI singles while Dan Uggla, John Baker, and Jorge Cantu each drove in a run to lift the Marlins to their 78th victory of the season. Julio Lugo …
by Derek Johnson on September 17th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 11
Chicago Cubs 6 Cincinnati Reds 4- Jeff Stevens pitched one inning of relief, scattering three earned runs on as many hits; despite giving up a three-run home run to Jonny Gomes, Stevens managed to pick up his first victory of the season. Geovany Soto homered in the 4th inning and added a sacrifice fly in the 2nd to lift Chicago …
by Derek Johnson on September 12th, 2009 1 Comments »
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 30
Los Angeles Dodgers 3 Cincinnati Reds 2- Matt Kemp’s sacrifice fly in the 12th inning broke a 2-2 tie and lifted the Dodgers to their 78th victory of the season. Kemp also blasted his 21st long ball of the year in the 5th inning. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw gave up two earned runs on four hits in seven innings, but …
by Derek Johnson on August 30th, 2009 2 Comments »
MLB Recap: August 29
New York Yankees 10 Chicago White Sox 0- Sergio Mitre gave up one hit in 6.1 innings as he improved to 3-1 as a starter; Mitre, who left the game in the 7th inning with a right forearm contusion, gave up his only hit of the game to Jim Thome. Alex Rodriguez hit a long ball in the 8th inning …
by Derek Johnson on August 30th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 1
Atlanta Braves 4 Los Angeles Dodgers 3- Derek Lowe gave up three earned runs on five hits in six innings as he picked up his eleventh victory of the season against his former team. Chipper Jones drove in two runs for the Braves, who improved to 53-51 on the year. Andre Ethier went deep in the 6th inning for Los …
by Derek Johnson on August 2nd, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: July 31
Pittsburgh Pirates 5 Washington Nationals 4- Ross Ohlendorf gave up two earned runs on six hits in 6.1 innings as he improved to 9-8 as a starter. Steve Pearce’s first home run of the season lifted the Pirates to their 44th victory of the season. Lastings Milledge played his first game in a Pittsburgh uniform, driving in two runs. Ryan …
by Derek Johnson on August 1st, 2009 Leave a comment »