Thursday May 8, 2014 – Baseball Links
May 8, 2014
USAToday.com takes a quick look at Rougned Odor , who was just called up by the Texas Rangers.
RotoExperts.com names some starting pitchers available to stream through your fantasy baseball lineup for Friday.
Who are the top DFS plays for Thursday night ? Glad you asked because FantasyAlarm.com has the answer.
TheFantasyFix.com wonders if now is the time to make an offer to whomever owns Prince Fielder in your league.
FanGraphs.com digs deep into the depths of the middle reliever player pool to identify some lesser owned middles that could positively impact your fantasy baseball team.
Razzball.com looks at some players who performed and disappointed over the past week including Troy Tulowitzki .
XNSports.com believes fantasy owners should be looking to buy-low on youngsters Alex Wood and George Springer but should trade away Dee Gordon and Francisco Rodriguez .
Razzball.com is in search of some solid setup men in this week’s bullpen report to help fantasy owners in leagues that count holds.
Today’s streamers, unlucky BABIPs, closer updates, , and Merril Hoge in today’s X Marks the Spot from ProjectRoto.com.
MiLB Prospect News : BaseballAmerica.com updates their rankings of the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Minor Leagues .
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Tommy Hunter could be losing his grip on the closer role in Baltimore .
Don’t set your Thursday DFS lineups until you see who Razzball.com recommends starting.
TheFakeBaseball.com identifies the players to buy, sell, and hold 5+ weeks into the season.
MiLB Prospect News : BaseballProf.com believes now is a good time to invest in Boston infield prospect Mookie Betts .
DynastySportsEmpire.com goes position-by-position to identify the best DFS lineup options for Thursday.
FantasyPros911.com runs through today’s scheduled starters to identify which to start and sit .
In this week’s Waiver Wired , Rotoworld.com wonders when we’ll give Dillon Gee some respect and prepares to welcome some sluggers back from the DL.
BaseballProf.com has put together the optimal DFS lineup for Thursday . What are you waiting for?
Ian Kennedy has returned to 2011 form , but is this success sustainable? FakeTeams.com takes a closer look.
MiLB Prospect News : ProjectRoto.com goes Prospecting as they check in with Wilmer Flores , Jonathan Gray , and Jacob deGrom .
TheFakeBaseball.com names the top 5 hitters for Thursday DFS lineups.
Is now the right time to buy Ian Desmond and/or Khris Davis before their value blows up? Rotoprofessor.com offers their thoughts.
TheFantasyFix.com wonders if fantasy owners have overvalued Houston second baseman Jose Altuve .
RotoAuthority.com checks in on the A’s, Angels, Astros, Cubs, Blue Jays, Mets, Reds, and Red Sox closer situations .
TheFantasyFix.com explains how to use ERA-FIP to identify the best buy-low pitchers to target via trade .
ESPN.com provides their daily notes for Thursday’s games , ranking all 18 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
BaseballSavant.com provides Thursday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
Razzball.com offers their unique take on everything that happened on Wednesday including news that Gavin Floyd will stay in the Braves rotation at the expense of Alex Wood owners.
Rotoworld.com wonders if Peter Bourjos is ready to shine and welcomes new Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores in Thursday’s Daily Dose .
In today’s Roto Riteup , FanGraphs.com comments on the good news for Matt Wieters owners, the impending promotion of Chase Anderson , whether Scott Baker will start soon, and more.
Rotoprofessor.com discusses the top 10 fantasy stories from Wednesday night including the return of Wilson Ramos and the streaking Nolan Arenado .
MiLB Prospect News : Kolten Wong may get another chance very soon while Tommy La Stella is knocking on the door in Atlanta. CBSSports.com spotlight the Minor Leagues.
I’m sure you have heard his name by now, but FanGraphs.com introduces us to Collin McHugh of the Houston Astros.
In their daily bullpen report, FanGraphs.com discusses some struggling closers who had decent nights on Wednesday including Jim Johnson and Jon Axford .
BaseballProf.com explains why it might be time to cut Tim Lincecum loose in standard-sized leagues.
RotoBaller.com talks Thursday DFS as they provide their daily lineup recommendations.
MiLB Prospect News : According to USAToday.com these five prospects deserve to be called up early .
TheFantasyFix.com provides their recommendations for Thursday DFS in their Daily Fix .
FantasyAssembly.com looks at some players whose stock is on the rise and others that are falling fast .
LockerRoomFantasySports.com notes Dillon Gee enjoyed a strong April and is someone you want in your fantasy rotation.
RotoBaller.com updates their list of buy-low/sell-high hitters half way through Week 6 of the fantasy season.
ESPN.com – 10:00 AM CDT
BaseballProf.com Profcast
BretskyBall.com Baseball Box Score Podcast
CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Podcast – Buy or Sell
ESPN.com Fantasy Focus Podcast – Rockies & Orioles Hitters
RotoRob.com Podcast – Maturation of Dee Gordon