Mariners’ Lee Has Abdominal Strain
PEORIA, Ariz. — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jack Zduriencik announced Friday that pitcher Cliff Lee was diagnosed with a right lower abdominal
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Fantasy Baseball: Patience Drafting Steals and Saves
The two categories that give fantasy baseball owners the most draft day trouble are likely steals and saves. Because of the supposed scarcity of elite base stealers and closers, many owners get caught drafting these often singularly talented players far too early or, if it is an auction draft (the best kind), paying far too much money. It is the fear
2010 Season Preview
Yes, The Red Sox Can Still Hit
As has been well documented, the Boston Red Sox’s offseason theme was run prevention. General Manager Theo Epstein made it a priority to help the deepest
Should We Worry About Ben Sheets?
Perhaps the most difficult aspect of Spring Training is to determine whether or not certain extreme results are valid. Pitchers tend to work on specific
Seven Reasons for Mets Optimism
The news is terrible for the New York Mets. After suffering through a litany of sometimes embarrassing injuries during their 70 win 2009 season, they will
Despite Quiet Ownership, Marlins Look to Make Some Noise
The Florida Marlins released their promotion schedule last week and
Features By Gary Armida
Now is the Time to Start Paying Attention
For the baseball fan Spring Training marks a new beginning. Last season’s successes and failures are a thing of the past. It is a time to see that hot
Indians Prospects Almost Ready For Tribe Rebirth
The Cleveland Indians endured a terrible 2009 season. Picked by many to be a contender in the American League Central Division, the Indians finished the
Chicago’s 2010 Hopes Rest on Peavy
Of all teams, the Chicago White Sox had one of the most perplexing off-seasons. As is always the case with General Manager Ken Williams, the White Sox
The Obsession with Joba Chamberlain’s Every Pitch
Playing Baseball in New York certainly has its advantages. If a player does well, the ancillary benefits of the media market certainly will make him more
Channeling Harry Doyle with Billy Campione
As Print Opportunities Wither, Digital Media Blossoms
Fantasy Baseball
Fantasy Baseball: Players to Love, Players to Leave
Every year you draft that one player who you think will be the key to winning your league. You sit at your draft and you wait. And wait. And wait. You
Fantasy Baseball: Late Round Fodder
If you need someone to tell you that Albert Pujols, Hanley Ramirez, Tim Lincecum, and Felix Hernandez are great first round picks in a fantasy draft, you
Building Your Fantasy League Rotation
Perhaps the most difficult aspect to assembling a fantasy baseball team is configuring the pitching staff. Fantasy owners generally face the same difficulties
Win Your Fantasy Baseball League By Knowing your Owners
Trading is the second key to winning your fantasy league. Trading players is probably what draws people to fantasy sports as most imagine themselves as
Pitching Perspectives with Rick Peterson
Arms Race the Last Hope for Small Market Teams
Baseball is in the midst its information age. Never before has the sport used data to drive its decisions. Increasingly, more and more teams are utilizing
Pitching Perspectives with Rick Peterson: The Biomechanics of Pitching
Bridging the Gap Between Potential and Peak Performance It was in 1989 that Rick Peterson’s professional coaching career came together. Coach Peterson
Pitching Perspectives with Rick Peterson: Conditioning for the Amateur Pitcher
Bridging the Gap Between Potential and Peak Performance “60 percent of the amateur pitchers surveyed complained of chronic elbow pain”,
The GM's Office with Jim Duquette
The GM’s Office with Jim Duquette: Last Days of Spring Training
During the final days of Spring Training, teams are forced to make crucial decisions while trimming the roster to 25 players. Organizations must balance
The GM’s Office with Jim Duquette: An Introduction to Scouting Pitchers
For fans, the Baseball role hardest to identify with is that of the General Manager. A fan sees the players, coaches, and managers everyday; they get to
Guest Columnist Features
With Slim Contention Hopes, Jays Should Trade Halladay
Editor’s Note: FCP is proud to welcome River Avenue Blues’ own Joseph Pawlikowski as a guest columnist. 4 Comments • Read this story »
Interviews
The Ballad of the Utility Infielder
Everyone has a ballplayer that left an impression on them when they were growing up. For some that player was a superstar who led the league in every conceivable
Voting for Haren: A Conversation with Will Carroll
A Passion for the Game: Victor Rojas of MLB Network
The 2009 season already has some memorable storylines with many yet
Talking Injuries with Will Carroll of Baseball Prospectus
The Hot Stove season may well be remembered for teams’ sudden fondness of financial responsibility. Spring Training, meanwhile, may be remembered
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Spring Moves: Orioles,Twins, Rangers, Cubs
Orioles Option Perez The Orioles announced that they have optioned LHP WILFRIDO PEREZ to Double-A Bowie. He will report to the Orioles’ minor league camp. Perez did not allow a hit or run and struck
Indians reduce roster by seven additional players
The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has reduced their spring training roster by seven (7) additional players. This morning, the Indians optioned RHP Jeanmar Gomez, RHP Hector Rondon, CA Carlos
Spring Moves: Mariners, Cardinals
Mariners Option Saunders; 2 Others Reassigned Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager Jack Zduriencik announced the following roster moves at the Mariners Major League spring camp
Reynolds signs multiyear contract with D-Backs
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with third baseman Mark Reynolds through 2012 with a club option for the 2013 season, according to D-backs’ Executive Vice President
Major League Baseball Returns to Puerto Rico this June
The Florida Marlins will host the New York Mets in three Major League Baseball games at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico June 28 – 30, MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association
Spring Moves: Red Sox, Twins, A’s
Red Sox Acquire RHP Miguel Celestino FORT MYERS, FL-The Boston Red Sox today acquired right-handed pitcher Miguel Celestino from Seattle, completing the January 7 trade that sent first baseman Casey Kotchman
Spring Training Moves: Indians, Padres
Indians Claim Anderson Hernandez from Mets CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Indians today announced that they have claimed INF ANDERSON HERNANDEZ off of outright waivers from the New York Mets. To allow
Cliff Lee Suspended Five Games
Pitcher Cliff Lee of the Seattle Mariners has received a five-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally throwing a pitch in the head area of Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder during
Texas Rangers’ Ron Washington Speaks About Cocaine Use
I am here today to apologize for a huge mistake I made during the first half of the season in 2009. I am not here to make excuses. There are none. I am not here to ask for sympathy. That would be asking
Spring Training Moves: White Sox and Mariners
Mariners release RHP Yusmeiro Petit SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jack Zduriencik announced today the club has released right-handed
D-backs sign Benson to Minor League contract
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that they have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with right-handed pitcher Kris Benson, according to D-backs’ Executive Vice President & General
Nationals Release Elijah Dukes
The Washington Nationals today unconditionally released outfielder Elijah Dukes. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The 25 year old outfielder has a career
Spring Training Moves: Astros, Yankees
Astros Cut Down to 44 Astros General Manager Ed Wade announced the following 12 roster moves this morning: RHP Chia-Jen Lo and catcher Lou Santangelo, who were in camp as non-roster invitees, have been
Spring Moves: Orioles, White Sox
Giants Return Johnson to Orioles The Orioles today announced that RHP STEVE JOHNSON has been returned to the organization from the San Francisco Giants. Johnson was selected by the Giants in the Rule 5
Spring Training Moves: Rockies
TUCSON — The Colorado Rockies announced today that 16 players have been sent to Minor League camp. Those players are listed below. Players with stars next to their names are on the 40-man roster
Smoltz Joins TBS Baseball Coverage; Not Retired
TBS, exclusive home of the 2010 Major League Baseball League Division Series (LDS) and American League Championship Series (ALCS), announced today broadcast teams for the network’s 2010 regular season
Spring Training Moves: Mariners and Cubs
Mariners Trim Roster to 45 PEORIA, Ariz. — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager Jack Zduriencik announced the following roster moves at the Mariners Major League spring
Indians and Reds announce “charity game” for March 17 matchup at 7:05 p.m.
GOODYEAR, AZ — The Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds will enhance their partnership with the City of Goodyear by announcing that all proceeds from their matchup at Goodyear Ballpark on St. Patrick’s
Indians and Brewers Swap Minor Leaguers
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians today announced that they have acquired RHP OMAR AGUILAR from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for LHP CHUCK LOFGREN. Aguilar will report to minor league camp in
