Ellis Grand Slam Ends Angels’ Streak

Mark Ellis has not been much of a fantasy weapon this year, but he has been a clutch performer for the streaking Oakland Athletics. Ellis’ grand slam in the 12th inning of Sunday’s game, his second game-ending home run of the year and third-career grand slam, helped his team avoid a sweep at the hands [...]

Are the Slugging Texas Rangers For Real?

It’s hard to know what to make of the 2008 Texas Rangers. Sure, offseason acquisitions Josh Hamilton and Milton Bradley are talented players, but are they THIS good? And are they capable of staying healthy? Is David Murphy, the 22nd-ranked prospect in the organization entering the season, really a legitimate, middle-of-the-order type hitter?
Lots of individual [...]

Joba Chamberlain Rebounds in Second Start

Joba Chamberlain’s first career start, which did not  match the duration of his pre-game standing ovation, was not what the Yankees, a raucous Yankee Stadium crowd or his innumerable risk-taking fantasy owners had hoped for. The 22-year-old righthander lasted only 2 1/3 innings, throwing 62 pitches and walking 4 in a 9-3 loss to the [...]