Pitchers To Stream (Week 5)

Tuesday, April 30th


Jason Hammel (BAL) Vs SEA Owned in 44% of Yahoo Leagues

Hammel has 3 wins in 5 starts, sports a 3.82 ERA and 1.14 Whip. Yet managers have been dropping him in at least half the leagues that I'm in. He will be facing Seattle's rookie Maurer who has been hit or miss on his starts so the chances are pretty good that you can get a win here.


Wednesday, May 1st


Andrew Cashner (SD) Vs CHC Owned in 17% of Yahoo Leagues.

In 2 games started Cashner has a 10/2 strikeout to walk ratio and if he holds onto this control I think he'll be one of the top arms in the Padres rotation by years end. He has pretty electric stuff and should hold the door shut against the Cubbies.

Wei-Yin Chen (BAL) Vs SEA Owned in 36% of Yahoo Leagues

I feel like a Mariner hater, but the M's haven't been scoring a whole lot of points and they are losing a lot of games. Chen is also facing Harang who owns an 11.37 ERA.


Thursday, May 2nd


Travis Wood (CHC) Vs SD Owned in 26% of Yahoo Leagues

Just liking this matchup a lot against Stults. Wood has 6 games started and all of them were quality starts so he's been as consistent as they come.



Friday, May 3rd


Jonathan Pettibone (PHI) Vs MIA Owned in 1% of Yahoo Leagues

His numbers aren't pretty but he's faced 2 pretty good hitting teams and will face the dreadful Marlins this week. I like him for the win here.


Saturday, May 4th


Patrick Corbin (ARZ) Vs SD Owned in 42% of Yahoo Leagues

The hot Rookie is still only owned in 42% of the leagues and he should be grabbed where ever he's available for this start against the Padres. D-Backs should be able to add onto Clayton Richards 7.94 ERA.

Tony Cingrani looking like an Ace

Another solid outing last night, Cingrani is sporting a 2.25 ERA with 17 K's over 12 innings pitched. The thing I love about this kid is his composer and control. In 41 Minor league starts he posts a 2.6 BB/9 which is great and so far in his 12 innings he's walked only 3 guys. Watched a lot of his starts since last year and he's been mostly a Fastball/Change up guy. With that said he's been working on his slider and if he gets that pitch under control we might see him as a fantasy Ace in a year or two from now. Not sure what the Reds plan on doing with Cingrani once Cueto returns, but they are more than likely to send him back down to the minors for the time being. My advice, especially in keeper leagues would be to wait until he goes back down and try to make an offer for him.

Notes from Yesterday's Games

Andrew Bailey (BOS) - Notched his 4th Save of the season last night. With Hanrahan's early season struggles, it make you wonder if Bailey has the job locked down.

Chris Tillman (BAL) - A sleeper pick for most fantasy teams. Tillman hasn't been great and got dropped in most leagues as he's only owned in 15% of the leagues. Tillman looked great last night allowing 1 hit through 6 Innings until he gassed out in the 7th. I've watched his last 2 starts and he has been slightly improving so I'd keep an eye on him in the up coming weeks.

Yuniesky Betancourt (MIL) - Playing everyday at First base for the Brew Crew until Hart comes back, Betancourt qualifies at MI and has been productive at the bat the last few weeks. Last 7 days he ranks #2 at MI only behind Cano. I'd grab him while he's on a hot streak if your struggling at that position.

Shelby Miller (STL) - Remember in the first week when I said he was available in most leagues and to stream him and possibly keep him. Hope most followed my lead and held onto him.  In 4 Games Started Miller is sitting at a 2.16 ERA with 26 K's over 25 Innings. He continued his stellar season with 8 K's over 6 Innings yesterday against the Nationals.

Jason Heyward (ATL) - Will be out at least a week after having his Appendix removed. Heyward is off to a slow start and was already a buy low candidate, but now might be the best time to pounce and grab him from an impatient owner.

Josh Reddick (OAK) - A guy I liked in the late rounds for power. He has been disappointing so far this year and has been dropped by many owners so far. Went 2 for 4 last night with a couple of RBI's. He's been coming around a bit the last week and is up to 5 SB's which is half of what he got all of last year. A's lineup is providing tons of runs and if Reddick turns things around he could be in line for an easy 20/20 waiver pick up.

Anthony Rendon (WSH) - Collected his first hit last night with an RBI. I grabbed Rendon in every league possible. Espinosa Isn't looking great and Rendon has played some 2B in the Minors to give him some versatility since he's being blocked by Zimms at third. I will be holding onto him until they send him back to the minors cause they may elect to keep him up when Zimmerman returns and push him over to second.

Due to all the rain outs yesterday, we get to enjoy 17 games today....Ah yeah !!

Pitchers to Stream Review (Week 3)

8 Games Started
4 Wins
46 Innings
33 K's
4.86 ERA

From:


Milone  6.2 IP, 6k, 2.90 ERA and a Win
Billingsley 6 IP, 3k, 4.50 ERA
Aceves 5 IP, 2k, 5.40 ERA and a Win
Colon 6 IP, 3k, 1.50 ERA and a Win
Doubront 5 IP, 7k, 3.60 ERA and aWin
D.Gee 4.2 IP, 2k, 10.70 ERA
T.Milone 6.2 IP, 6k, 5.80 ERA
J.Westbrook 6 IP, 4k, 4.50 ERA

Pitchers To Stream (Week 4)

Monday, April 22nd


Ricky Nolasco (MIA) Vs MIN owned in 4% of Yahoo Leagues

Minnies offense has been one of the worse so far this season and Nolasco has strung up a few nice starts.


Tuesday, April 23rd


Patrick Corbin (ARZ) Vs SF owned in 18% of Yahoo Leagues

Corbin had a nice rookie season last year and he has looked really great so far. Owned in only 18% of the leagues, I'll be grabbing him for sure where I can for this start.


Carlos Villanueva (CHC) Vs CIN owned in 21% of Yahoo Leagues

Villanueva is putting up nice numbers and will be facing Rookie Cingrani of the Reds. Although I love Cingrani, he is a rookie and could have a shaky outing at anytime so I like this match up.


Zach McAllister (CLE) Vs CHW owned in 5% of Yahoo Leagues

So far through 17 Innings he's got 16 strikeouts and 3 walks which were all allowed in his last start. If he keeps the walks down each start I could see myself using him weekly when the match ups are right. White Sox are near the bottom in Runs scored so this start might be a good one to have.


Thursday, April 25th


Garrett Richards (LAA) Vs SEA owned in 4% of Yahoo Leagues

With the way he's pitching I think the Angels are gonna have to consider keeping him in the rotation when Weaver returns from the DL and removing Blanton or Hanson. Mariners haven't been tearing the leather off the ball and he'll be facing rookie Maurer who has only had one decent start so far.


Sunday, April 28th


Carlos Villanueva (CHC) Vs MIA owned in 21% of Yahoo Leagues
Ricky Nolasco (MIA) Vs CHC owned in 4% of Yahoo Leagues

If you got the spots to stream 2 guys in one day, this might be the time to do it. Although your cancelling out a win, you do have a good shot at getting at least one win. Both pitchers have been pitching well and each team's hitting is weak.

Zimmerman to the DL

Nationals top prospect Anthony Rendon has been recalled from AA to take Ryan Zimmerman's spot in the lineup while he nurses a hamstring injury. Grab Rendon while you can !!

Trade Up/Down

Giancarlo Stanton OF (MIA) - With the early shoulder problems and hitting struggles, I'd be worried that Stanton gets shut down at some point in the season if he doesn't recover fully. Marlins have 2 great outfield prospects in Christian Yelich and Jake Marisnick. I have Yelich listed as #6 prospect for 2014 with his 5 tool upside. If the opportunity is there, i'd try and find a buyer for Stanton.

Dexter Fowler OF (COL) - Sitting at 7 Home Runs in the first month of the season. In his MLB career he's never hit more than 13 Home Runs in a season. Not saying its impossible that he hits 20 Homers this year but I'd try and trade him for a more consistent HR guy.

Josh Rutledge 2B (COL) - Ruts was going really late in the drafts and I own him in most of my leagues. He's been batting in the top of the lineup a head of Tulo and Cargo. Not a guy that's gonna walk a lot and have a high OBP but he's gonna probably get 15 HR/30 SB and collect a lot of runs with where he's batting in the lineup. Middle infield is weak this year and I think Rutledge is a steal if you can get him for cheap before all his numbers add up.

Josh Donaldson 3B (OAK) - Another position that is a bit weak at the moment due to injuries, I'd take a good look at Donaldson as a regular CI guy. The last 6 weeks of the season last year Donaldson hit .290 with 8 home runs and 26 RBI. So far this season He's got 2 home runs, 8 Rbi's and 9 Runs on an A's team that's producing a lot of Runs.

Position Scarcity at Middle Infield

Seems this spring most managers were talking about how thin the Middle Infields positions looked. Now only a few weeks into the season, it's looking even worse with the injuries to some of the regulars like Reyes, Aybar and Hill. Here's a look at a few guys that are still available on the board.


Chris Gets (KC) 5% Owned 

Batting .300 for the year with 10 Runs and 6 Rbi's. I'm seeing a lot worse in most guys lineups. He is providing stats from the bottom of the lineup and if Escobar struggles you may see them swap spots in the lineup.

Mike Aviles (CLE) 3% Owned 

Chisenhall has been struggling and Aviles has played 2 out of the last 3 games with one start at 3B over Chisenhall. I'd watch to see if Aviles continues to get starts.

Didi Gregorius (ARZ) 2% Owned

Gregorius got the call up once Hill was put on the DL. Pennington Isn't that great of a Shortstop and once Gregorius gets some playing time, I think the D-Backs will give him the starting job at Short Stop. He could go 10HR/10SB the rest of the way if he starts getting playing time.

Pitchers To Stream Review (Week 2)

Here's what I got out of my streamers from week #2

9 Games Started
4 Wins
55.2 Innings
45 K's
3.50 ERA

Pitchers To Stream (Week 3)

Monday, April 15th

Tommy Milone (OAK) Vs HOU owned in 48% of Yahoo Leagues

Hasn't looked as good as he was last year so far, but facing Houston's young lineup could give him a bit of a boost here.

Chad Billingsley (LAD) Vs SD owned in 24% of Yahoo Leagues

Had a nice first start and will be facing a struggling Padres team.

Tuesday, April 16th

Alfredo Aceves (BOS) Vs CLE owned in 3% of Yahoo Leagues

If Aceves can keep the ball in the park he should have a good chance at beating the Indians.

Wednesday, April 17th

Bartolo Colon (OAK) Vs HOU owned in 4% of Yahoo Leagues

The experienced pitcher will get the best of the young Astros. Should be an easy streamed Win.

Felix Doubront (BOS) Vs CLE owned in 15% of Yahoo Leagues

I like Boston to come up with a few wins this series so I'll be streaming a few of their starters ths week.

Thursday, April 18th

Dillon Gee (NYM) Vs WSH owned in 11% of Yahoo Leagues

On pace to give up about 30 HR's against a team that likes to club them. Gee has struggled this year against two weaker teams and I think he bares down this game and keeps the game close.

Sunday, April 21st

Travis Wood (CHC) Vs MIL owned in 7% of Yahoo Leagues

Pitched well in his last start against the struggling Brewers. Should come close to repeating hs 3 ER with 6 K performace from last week.

Tommy Milone (OAK) Vs TB owned in 48% of Yahoo Leagues

My second start of the week for Milone. Again he should be coming around soon and the A's are winning games so take a flyer on him again.

Jake Westbrook (STL) Vs PHI owned in 9% of Yahoo Leagues

Has been able to keep the ball in the park and Philly has been struggling with the long ball. Should provide good stats with a good chance of a win.

Week 2 Baseball Notes

Brandon Moss (OAK) - Moss struggled through the first 5 games and has been dropped in a few leagues cause of it. The last 2 games he's go 2 HR's and 9 RBI's while batting in the middle of the A's lineup which has produced the most Runs in baseball.

Evan Gattis (ATL) - Ranked 4th out of all Catchers at the moment and only owned in 13% of the leagues. I wouldn't drop a guy like Salvador Perez who's been struggling, but if you got the bench space I'd use Gattis while the big boys come around and start hitting.

Marwin Gonzalez (HOU) - If your playing in deeper leagues like I do and need a Middle Infielder, I'd take a flyer on Gonzalez. Bo Porter is liking him right now and the Astros are letting their young players get the playing time they need. Astros have exploded a few games and Gonzalez is batting .444 with 2 Home runs and 5 RBI's in the 5 games he's played.

Chase Headley (SD) - For those of you that got Headley stashed away, it's looking like he'll return before the end of the month. He's been taking swings from both sides and is slightly a head of schedule.

Barry Zito (SF) - Seen him picked up this morning and noticed that he's only owned in 40% of the leagues. After a strong post season and 2-0 with no runs allowed so far this season, I'd be happy with him as my #5 pitcher.

Nick Tepesch (TEX) - I'm a Ranger's fan and know that I'll be holding off for another few starts before I start buying into Tepesch. He doesn't have the greatest stuff and struggled in the minors the past few seasons. He did have a good start going 7 innings allowing 1 run and striking out 5 guys. Thing that impressed me the most was his 15 outs on ground balls. Now with Matt Harrison injured, we could see Tepesch stick around for awhile. I'm still waiting for Martin Perez to heal up so I can grab him when he gets back.

Chris Archer (TB) - With Jeff Niemann out for the year and 32 year old Roberto Hernandez holding onto that 5th spot, I can't see the Rays keeping Archer down for too long. I thought he should have won the 5th job out of spring but the Rays didn't seem to wanna rush him.

Danny Hultzen (SEA) - I noticed that the Mariners have been starting Hultzen on the same days as Maurer. It could just be coincidence, but with 12 Runs given up in 6 innings and Hultzen sporting a 2.45 ERA with 14k's in 2 starts it wouldn't be a surprise to see Hultzen up already.

Pitchers To Stream (Week 2)

Tuesday, April 9th

Travis Wood (CHC) Vs MIL owned in 7% of Yahoo Leagues

This pick is more about Milwaukee struggling rather than Woods pitching ability. Wood did have a good first start so I'm taking my chances.

Jeremy Guthrie (KC) Vs MIN owned in 13% of Yahoo Leagues

Guthrie struck out 9 in his season debut. Guthrie fell off the map a bit in the fantasy world having pitched at Coors field last year. The Royals have a decent team this year and I'll be looking at Guthrie when the match ups are right.

Wednesday, April 10th

Chad Billingsley (LAD) Vs SD owned in 16% of Yahoo Leagues

Making his season debut against the Padres who look terrible so far this year and will be pitching in good old Petco Park.

Thursday, April 11th

Jason Vargas (ANH) Vs OAK owned in 28% of Yahoo Leagues

Vargas is pitching against a Lefty heavy lineup so a win could be there for him to take.

Friday, April 12th

Ross Detwiler (WSH) Vs ATL owned in 26% of Yahoo Leagues

Detwiler was un drafted in almost every league I'm in and I knew right away that he'd be a guy I'd target throughout the year. While Det's Isn't a big strikeout pitcher, I think he'll provide in all other categories especially in wins. Teheran had a shaky first start and if he struggles again versus the Nats, Detwiler could be in for an easy win.

Jon Garland vs SD owned in 1% of Yahoo Leagues

Rockies 38 Runs against the Padres 12, at Petco and ownable in every league. Enough said !!

Shelby Miller Vs MIL owned in 46% of Yahoo Leagues

Still ownable in most leagues. I think Miller is gonna break out and when he does you won't be able to stream him any more so take the chances while you can.

Saturday, April 13th

Hyun-Jin Ryu (LAD) Vs ARZ owned in 54% of Yahoo Leagues

Ryu has had a few decent starts and I'm still seeing him available in some leagues. Worth the pick up if you still see him on the board.

Sunday, April 14th

Miguel Gonzalez (BAL) Vs NYY owned in 11% of Yahoo Leagues

Gonzalez made two starts at Yankee Stadium last year and was 2-0 with 17 strikeouts.

Pitchers To Stream Review (Week 1)

10 Games Started
4 Wins
57.1 Innings
50 K's
5.08 ERA

I think Week One will be the worst of the season. Went out on a limb on a few of them. Had some really stellar starts, but too many guys got hammered and the overall stats show it. Week 2 Pitchers will be posted later on today.

AAA Opening Day

Here's a list of some AAA notables who pitched yesterday that I'll be keeping an eye on all year.


Nick Tepesch (Tex)

5 IP, 1 ER and 5 K's. Tepesch will be the Rangers #5 starter to start the season and will get his first MLB start on Tuesday against the Rays.

Danny Hultzen (Sea)

6 IP, 1 ER, 2 BB and 8 K's. Hultzen who's #29 on Baseball America's list projects to make it in the big leagues later on this year.

Zack Wheeler (Nym)

3.1 IP, 2 ER, 3 BB and 3 K's. They say Wheeler should be better than Matt Harvey, who i thnk is gonna be a stud this year. So if Wheeler is indeed better, we could expect to see the same path the Mets took with Harvey last season with possibly better results.

Tony Cingrini (Cin)

6 IP, 0 ER, 1 BB and 14 K's. I heard in spring training that if Chapman was to return to the bull that Cingrini was gonna get the 5th spot. Instead the Reds elected to use Leake for the time being. Maybe wanted to give Cingrini some seasoning first. With a minor league K rate of over 12K/9, I'll be grabing him the first word I hear that he'll be in the majors.

Yesterday's Hit and Misses

John Axford - I have Axford in quite a few leagues this season in hopes for a bounce back season. But after his first 2 starts, I've already started to grab Jim Henderson off waivers. Axford's 21.60 ERA and 3.60 WHIP through his first 1 2/3 innings Isn't the numbers that are scaring me, it's his velocity. Last year Axford was hitting 96-97 MPH and in Spring he was getting clocked at 93-94. Last nights game he was being clocked at 90-91 MPH. So right now I'm seeing red flags everywhere's and I'd grab Henderson if I owned Axford just to be safe.

Phil Coke - Showed why the Tigers will need to go by committee. Coke is more of a lefty specialist and struggles against righties which he showed off yesterday. In 22.2 Innings against righties last year Coke gave up 17 Runs and a .381 AVG. I can't say where that bullpen is heading but the only guy I own in that pen is Al-Al at the moment.

Mitchell Boggs - Gonna stick with the closer's still. Boggs blew his first save of the season last night. I don't think he'll lose his job right away but if you are an owner and have your doubts I'd grab Mujica then Rosenthal in that order.

Chris Carter - I'm a Rangers fan and watched all 3 games they played against the Astros and as bad as the Astros are collectively as a team, Carter is the one that stuck out the most by going 0 for 11 with 7 strike outs.

Matt Harvey - Thought he was gonna have a Yu Darvish type night after watching the first few innings. I didn't watch his full outing but in the 2 innings I watched I seen 5 swing and misses which was 2 more than Strasburg produced in a full outing. His final line was 7 IP, 0 ER and 10 K's while only allowing 3 base runners. I waited late on my pitching this year and got Harvey as my #3 in most leagues and guys were questioning me and telling me my rotations were weak. They might be taking that back after watching most of my guys go so far this year.

Jed Lowrie - 3/3 last night with a Home Run. I think people forget how good of a hitter he is cause he's been hurt so often in his career so far. A good MI option with 20+ HR potential. He also batted 2nd last night so if he can stick there his Runs could get a huge boost.

Mike Morse - I tweeted a few weeks back that the year Morse hit 8 Spring Home Runs he ended up having a monster year with 31 HR's. This Spring he crushed 10 Homers and now he's already got 3 to start the season. Might be a good time to trade for him before the count goes up.

Tim Lincecum - Thought the hair might give him a new found start to going back to his greatness, but realized after his first outing that it was just wishful thinking.  7 walks in 5 IP but still found a way to keep the points off the board and pull out a victory. Don't think he'll be this lucky in most starts this year. Might start seeing him on the waiver wire soon if he keeps this up.

Here we go, Opening Day !!

New York Yankees - The Yanks are so horrible they are thinking about signing the trash that was floating around yesterday to play left field.

Carlos Marmol - Looking like his normal self yesterday. Blow's his first save chance of the year. Good luck Cubbies trying to find a trade partner now. Fujikawa Comes in for the save. Grab him now while you have the chance.

Jeff Samardzija - My #2 starter in most leagues, looked amazing going 8 innings with 0 ER and 9 K's.

Collin Cowgill - Picked up all over the place after getting 2 hits and a grand slam to help the Mets blowout the Padres 11-2.

Phil Coke - Got the first save chance of the season for the Tigers. Al-Al and Benoit got used early leaving Coke and Dotel available for the 9th.

Jonathan Niese - Was pretty solid 6 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 Ks and a key stat 6 ground ball outs. Think he'll provide great fantasy stats this year.

Carl Crawford - Batted lead off and went 2-4. Was caught stealing but looks like he might run more than I thought. Might end up being a great #4 OF to have.

Josh Rutledge - Batted 2nd in the Rockies lineup. I got him finishing in the top 5 for fantasy 2B this year and got him past the 15th Round in most leagues. If Tulo stays healthy and Ruts stays in the two hole, he might end up with 90+ Runs.

Chris Johnson - The platoon I'll be watching all year. Johnson got the call in the first game going 2 for 3 with a run.

Chris Sale - Looks like he worked on his change up in the off season. Believe it or not but he might get more K's this season than last year.

Ryan Ludwick - Dislocates shoulder yesterday. Question now will be whether or not the Reds bring up Hamilton already or play Heisey for now.

Hunter Pence - Forgot how to use his Sun Glasses, left them on his cap and ended up losing a ball in the sun for a double. Like you didn't see that one coming. But hey, he left them on for the rest of the game after that.

Clayton Kershaw - Dodgers offense provided nothing for Kershaw so he goes and hits a HR in the 8th and tells them that's how it done as the Dodgers go on to win 4-0.

Pitchers To Stream (Week 1)

Tuesday, April 2nd 

Hisashi Iwakuma vs OAK owned in 40% of Yahoo Leagues

- Iwakuma may be a guy you'd like to grab and hold for the week as he has two starts both on the road. In 6 starts on the road last year he went 3-2 with a 2.80 ERA so he could be a good first week pick up.

Wednesday, April 3rd

Clayon Richard vs NYM owned in 8% of Yahoo Leagues

- Not the flashiest pitcher on the board but should be available in almost every league. Struggled a bit this spring but will be pitching in the home opener against the Mets who have one of the weaker lineups in baseball.

Wily Peralta vs COL owned in 3% of Yahoo Leagues

- Peralta looked great at the end of the season but shouldn't replicate most of those numbers. Only thing that will stick is his K's. He'll probably be around 8 K/9 all season but his B/9 is probably gonna hurt him.


Thursday, April 4th

Mark Buehrle vs CLE owned in 34% of Yahoo Leagues

- Think Buehrle is the pitcher I've streamed the most the past few seasons. Always consistantly good and has a good shot at winning a lot of his games started playing for the Jays this season.

Dillon Gee vs SD owned in 9% of Yahoo Leagues

- Gee has great control and looked great before he got a bllod clot in his throwing shoulder. Had a few rough starts cause of it that inflated his stats some but will be available in most weeks to provide good ERA/WHIP.

A.J. Griffin vs SEA owned in 36% of Yahoo Leagues

- Really like Griffin in any league he's available. Pitching against Maurer for the Mariners so the win looks pretty much in place for him to take. Also pitching at home where he went 3-0 in 8 starts with a 3.21 ERA.

Friday, April 5th

Alex Cobb vs CLE owned in 67% of Yahoo Leagues

- Cobb Isn't as available but if he is I'd stream him in week 1 for sure. Probably had the best spring by any Ray in the rotation and should continue to keep pitching well all season.

Dan Straily vs HOU owned in 12% of Yahoo Leagues

- Straily a strikeout machine. Had over 200 K's between the minors and the big leagues last year facing a very weak lineup against the Astro's. Wouldn't be surprised to see him with over 8 K's in this matchup

Saturday, April 6th

Julio Teherán vs CHC owned in 67% of Yahoo Leagues

- Last years top prospect for the Braves had a season he'd like to forget. Switched his delivery up which threw him off all season. This springs he switched back to his former delivery and has been one of the best pitchers this spring with a 1.04 ERA and 35 K's in 26 innings.

Sunday, April 7th

Jose Fernandez vs NYM owned in 17% of Yahoo Leagues

- Do to injuries the young flame thrower has been thrown straight into the rotation. Only 20 years old and never pitched at any level higher than A ball, he'll be a huge gamble who might pay off in week one. Only pitched 2 innings this spring and the Met's won't have much to work with in scouting so we could see a good first start by the youngster.