Justin and Trevor discuss several different relief pitchers that are hoping to make their team’s rotations, and we will tell you who has the best chance.
Profiled are: Daniel Bard, Aroldis Chapman, Aaron Crow, Neftali Feliz and Chris Sale.
Justin Fensterman and Trevor Ray discuss some hitters you can get in the very late rounds of your snake drafts or guys you can get for real cheap prices that will still be a great value for your fantasy baseball team.
Justin Fensterman and Trevor Ray talk about the new players to the AL. Whether they are new to the AL coming from the NL or whether they are rookies, every year AL-Only Keepers leagues are stuck with the tough decisions in ranking the new additions.
How are these players being valued? Check out what Fleaflicker thinks.
Can you win in fantasy baseball if you go pitcher heavy early? On The Fantasy Beat – hosted by Justin Fensterman and Trevor Ray – the question is explored.
Relief Pitcher Review
(1) Jose Valverde 49-for-49 in saves.
(2) Craig Kimbrel dominates before late season letdown.
(3) Kenley Jansen historically good when it comes to strikeouts.
(4) Look how many closers came out of nowhere in 20211: Jordan Walden, Sergio Santos, Kyle Farnsworth, Fernando Salas, Javy Guerra, Mark Melancon.
By Ray Flowers
(1) Leo Nunez not actually Leo Nunez?
(2) All Michael Young does is hit, hit, hit.
(3) Pablo Sandoval proving 2010 was a fluke.
(4) Can Matt Kemp actually win the NL Triple Crown?
(5) Ryan Howard ready to return from ankle injury.
(6) Matt Moore dominates the Yankees. Is he the next Stephen Strasburg?
By Ray Flowers
(1) Tommy Hanson and Jair Jurrjens both out for the first round of the playoffs if the Braves make it?
(2) Hanley Ramirez has shoulder surgery.
(3) Joe Mauer done for the year. Is Justin Morneau to follow?
(4) Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez in danger of being shut down?
By Ray Flowers
(1) Albert Pujols on cusp of history – yet again.
(2) Stephen Strasburg phenomenal in his first start with Nats.
(3) V-Mart mighty impressive, minus the homers.
(4) Ian Kinsler trying to do something only one other 2B has ever done.
(5) Alex Rios – worth a play in the month of September?
By Ray Flowers
(1) Andrew McCutchen one steal from joining the 20/20 club.
(2) Miguel Cabrera is simply phenomenal yet again.
(3) Carlos Lee on fire of late, RBI streak continues.
(4) Mark Buehrle is boring, but the guy is really good.
(5) Luke Hochevar pitching very well in the second half.
(6) Nick Swisher on fire, six homers in seven games. Has he lived up to my expectations? See 2011 Player Profile: Nick Swisher.
(7) Jose Reyes back from injury while Nelson Cruz is out yet again.
By Ray Flowers
(1) Giants/Padres deal for Heath Bell doesn’t materialize. Giants left with wounded Brian Wilson and Sergio Romo.
(2) Johan Santana likely done for year (possibly Jonathan Niese as well). Jose Reyes hopefully back next week.
(3) Indians place Josh Tomlin/Michael Brantley on DL. Shin-Soo Choo hurt. Jim Thome now an Indian.
(4) Curtis Granderson having a historic season for the Yankees.
(5) Travis Snider wrist injury ends his season.
By Ray Flowers
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