The Daily Dose: Dose: Mo Willie Styles for 52 Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Mo Williams going for a franchise-record 52 points isn't something that I'd put in the impossible category, but rather the insane category, and he was probably even in some of your lineups last night so congrats. I could sit here and point out his late-round value in 27 mpg on the season, talk about Ricky Rubio's return, … [Read more...]
‘Parks and Recreation’ is making sabermetics jokes again
'Parks and Recreation' is making sabermetics jokes again "Parks and Recreation," undoubtedly the best NBC comedy executive produced by an ex-baseball blogger, delighted its sabermetrics-loving viewers Tuesday night with another baseball Easter egg. Previously, "Parks and Rec" had introduced us to the law firm of Babip, Pecota, Vorp and Eckstein — the first three of which are advanced … [Read more...]
Machado undergoes series of drills at O’s camp
Machado undergoes series of drills at O's camp Manny Machado goes through series of drills at Orioles' minicampby Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (1:36 pm ET) Orioles third baseman Manny Machado, who's recovering from knee surgery, took part in a minicamp at the team's spring training complex where he went through a series of drills on Wednesday, according to the Baltimore Sun. He took batting … [Read more...]
LeBron James pushes David Blatt aside to argue call in Cavs’ loss to Suns
LeBron James pushes David Blatt aside to argue call in Cavs' loss to Suns LeBron James made his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers lineup on Tuesday after missing two weeks with left knee pain and a strained back. His overall form after the longest layoff of his professional career looked to be a matter of some debate in the early going — on the plus side, sweet dunk; on the minus side, … [Read more...]
LeBron James returns from two-week injury layoff for Cavs-Suns
LeBron James returns from two-week injury layoff for Cavs-Suns The King is back, and not a minute too soon for the Cleveland Cavaliers. In a video posted to Bleacher Report on Tuesday, LeBron James announced that he would play for the Cavs later tonight vs. the Phoenix Suns at the U.S. Airways Center. Here's the video: And here is a transcript of the relevant, non-shoutout portion of his … [Read more...]
Mo Williams sets Wolves record with 52 points to stop losing streak at 15
Mo Williams sets Wolves record with 52 points to stop losing streak at 15 Long basketball careers are supposed to hew to a standard schedule. A player enters the NBA with considerable talent but a lack of experience, improves steadily as he learns more, hits his prime around 28 or 30 years old, and slowly deteriorates until he becomes a husk of his former self and finally retires after … [Read more...]
Newcomer Kang eyeing Pirates starting SS job
Newcomer Kang eyeing Pirates starting SS job Newcomer Kang already angling for starting shortstop job with Piratesby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (11:38 am ET) While Korean shortstop Jung-ho Kang is on his way to Pittsburgh to finalize a deal with the Pirates, the 27-year-old infielder seems extremely confident in his skills and put incumbent Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer on notice that he's … [Read more...]
Around the League: Players to Avoid: NL West
Around the League: Players to Avoid: NL West Wednesday, January 14, 2015 We recently finished identifying fantasy risers for each division. Check out the NL East, NL Central, NL West, AL East, AL Central, and AL West.Now we turn our attention to players on the opposite end of the spectrum, what we call Players to Avoid. It's important to note that we don't mean "avoid" in the literal sense -- … [Read more...]
Draft Strategy: 2015 Category Sleepers: Wins
Draft Strategy: 2015 Category Sleepers: Wins Tuesday, January 13, 2015 You’re bound to see numerous strategy articles leading up to 2015 that tell you not to pay for starting pitcher wins because they are unpredictable. I think that’s oversimplifying the category, but I generally agree with the statement. I would adjust the statement by saying that you shouldn’t make wins the primary, or even … [Read more...]
Mark Hendrickson, now a grandfather, wants a shot with Orioles
Mark Hendrickson, now a grandfather, wants a shot with Orioles Granpda isn't ready to let the kids have all the fun just yet. Mark Hendrickson, who recently became a grandfather, is pining for one more chance to pitch in the major leagues. At 40 years old he's attempting a comeback with the Orioles, telling Roch Kubatko of MASN.com he feels he still has something to prove: I still have the … [Read more...]