Tag Archives: Cubs

Dodgers infielders battle rainy conditions after loss to Cubs

Dodgers third baseman Miguel Rojas argues with umpire Laz Diaz after officials suspended Sunday’s game against the Cubs due to rain. After a nearly three-hour delay, the game resumed and the Dodgers lost 8-1. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Even under normal circumstances, the Dodgers’ defense was a concern for the club. On a wet, muddy infield… Read More »

The Spin: What you need to know during the first weekend of fantasy baseball action

Jack Flaherty’s comeback story is off to a great start, but can fantasy managers rely on it? (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) Weekend baseball is a classic, beloved tradition. But there can be a lot for a fantasy manager to take into creating that much action. But don’t worry: Scott Pianowski is here to put… Read More »

2024 Fantasy Baseball Updates: Jackson Chourio Makes the Spring Training Team and More

Spring Training isn’t over yet, but with the Dodgers and Padres playing a regular season game in South Korea on March 20 and the U.S. version of Opening Day just over a week away, the teams are very close to finalizing their selections. . In an effort to help fantasy managers distracted by basketball, hockey… Read More »

The addition of Matt Chapman to the San Francisco Giants completes the new lineup, but will they have enough pitching to stay afloat in the NL West?

For the second straight season, the San Francisco Giants have been extremely active in free agency. Also for the second consecutive offseason, we’re left wondering if they’ve done enough to meaningfully change a projection that once again has them heading toward mediocrity. Don’t get me wrong: This year’s crop of additions, most recently bolstered by… Read More »

Netflix’s Boston Red Sox documentary should be compelling TV regardless of whether the team is good or not

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The 2024 Boston Red Sox will be must-see TV whether they like it or not. Netflix, the streaming giant, has already started filming a behind-the-scenes docuseries about the upcoming Red Sox season. The show, which will debut in 2025, follows in the footsteps of other successful, fully accessible sports docs on… Read More »

2024 Fantasy Baseball First Base Preview: Elite draft options at the position are scarce

If you don’t want to use a premium pick at first base, Christian Encarnacion-Strand is an intriguing option to consider. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Cincinnati Reds/Getty Images) Fantasy baseball managers with a long history remember the heyday of first base, when the position included many elite players. But those days are long gone and current production… Read More »

Astros and Angels both add top relievers

Angels are betting big on Robert Stephenson Robert Stephenson, the best remaining reliever on the market after the Josh Hader deal, didn’t wait long to find his next team. According to The Athletic, the right-hander agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. The deal is a testament to… Read More »