Fantasy Sports
Adam Ronis is allergic to losing and will help you win your fantasy sports league.
Value Ace: Zack Greinke
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I remember consistently telling people to buy low on Zack Greinke last season. Even when his ERA was over five. Even when it was four. People will look at the 3.83 ERA from last season and in a year of excellent pitching performances, Greinke might get lost in the shuffle.
When you examine things closely, the Brewers righthander had a good season. Greinke was injured to begin last season...
Fantasy baseball sleeper: Lucas Duda
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Lucas Duda isn't a name that will be mentioned as a fantasy target. He has the flexibility of being used at two different positions. He will play the outfield and played enough games there last season to qualify and he's eligible at first base.
First base isn’t as deep as most think and it’s especially shallow in the National League, so he might cost more in an NL-only league. Duda batted...
Anibal Sanchez will be a bargain
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There are still way too many people that focus attention on wins for pitchers in fantasy baseball. While it is one of the categories, it's tough to predict. There are just too many factors beyond the control of a pitcher that factor in.
When people look at Marlins righthander Anibal Sanchez, the eight wins won't impress. Sanchez also has a label of being injury prone. Over the last two seasons,...
Ryan Madson gets a boost in Cincinnati
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The signing of Ryan Madson by the Reds last week was great for his fantasy value. Madson has been one of the best relievers in baseball the past few seasons and the Phillies never seemed to be confident in his ability to be a closer.
Last year Madson showed he can get the job done. He saved 32 of 34. In 60 1/3 innings, he allowed 54 hits and just two home runs. Madson had a 9.20 K/9, 2.37...
Week 17 preview
If you're still playing fantasy football in Week 17, good luck and make sure you eliminate it if possible next season. There are too many obstacles to overcome. Aaron Rodgers carried many teams and it's unlikely he plays much this week. How is this fair to those teams? Since some leagues still are active, here's a preview.
Lions at Packers
All Packers starters are risky since they...
Week 16 preview
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Cardinals at Bengals
Bengals WR A.J. Green has a Grade 3 sprain of his right shoulder, but is expected to play. He has at least 10 points in a PPR league in every game except one. Unless you clearly have superior options, don’t be afraid to play him.
Giants at Jets
Jets WR Santonio Holmes has scored in four consecutive games despite low reception and yardage totals. The Giants...
Week 15 preview
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Cowboys at Buccaneers
An afterthought two weeks ago, Cowboys RB Felix Jones averaged 6.6 yards per carry and had 137 total yards on 22 touches against the Giants last week. The Buccaneers have allowed 19 rushing TDs. Miles Austin, Laurent Robinson, and Dez Bryant are all good plays. Bryant could see a lot of Buccaneers top corner Aqib Talib. Buccaneers RB LeGarrette Blount is always a risk...
Jaguars-Falcons preview
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew has at least 118 total yards in five consecutive games and has 23 of his 35 receptions in that span. Despite the Falcons' fifth-ranked run defense, Jones-Drew is a must-start. It's not a time to get cute and play the matchups. All season teams know MJD will get the ball and despite an inept passing game, MJD has had one of his best seasons. No other Jaguars player is...
Week 14 preview
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Patriots at Redskins
It’s finally safe to start a Redskins running back. Roy Helu received every carry last week and has 57 touches the last two games. WR Santana Moss is an excellent start against the No. 32 pass defense. Redskins QB Rex Grossman is a sleeper.
Saints at Titans
If RB Mark Ingram misses the game with turf toe, upgrade RBs Darren Sproles and Pierre Thomas. Titans...
Week 13 picks to click
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LeGarrette Blount has been a source of frustration for fantasy owners this season. The Buccaneers' running back has not played as many snaps as most top running backs since he hasn't played on many passing downs.
Blount has received 13 carries or fewer in five games this season and missed two games with injuries. If you stuck by him this long, you are about to cash in. Blount has 38 carries...
