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Buck’s Bullpen Briefs Aug. 3, 2015

Note: All stats current as of close of play on August 2, 2015. Well, the 2015 Major League Baseball Non-Waiver Trade Deadline is behind us, and what a week it was. Several major stars, including a few closers, changed teams in the final days before the deadline. In case you missed it, let’s take a […]

Blue Jays are Revere at Deadline

  The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Ben Revere and cash considerations from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for righties Alberto Tirado and Jimmy Cordero.   Ben Revere is currently batting .296 with 20 extra base hits and 24 stolen bases in 96 games this season. The Atlanta, Georgia native was originally selected with the 28th overall pick by Minnesota in […]

Rocket Fantasy Baseball August 1, 2015

  Rocket Sports’ Fantasy 500 Our weekly look at some movers, shakers and difference-makers in the world of fantasy baseball. Note: all stats current as of close of play on July 31, 2015. The 2015 MLB trade deadline was a tumultuous one indeed, with several big-name players changing teams and many more lesser known talents […]

Jays Paid the Price

  It’s been a long time since 1993 and the Toronto Blue Jays feel the pressure.  1993 was the last post season appearance which so happened to be a World Series win. Can David Price help the Jays return to the playoff promise land? Will Alex Anthopoulos be in Toronto much longer? Stay tuned… below are […]

AUDIO: Hot Seat Anthopoulos?

  The Toronto Blue Jays pull a blockbuster today, but is Alex Anthopoulos feeling the heat.  Dugout View Kris Dunn breaks down this one in his Dugout View way… https://soundcloud.com/rocket-sports-ent/troy-tulowitzki-trade-to-blue-jays FORMER BLUE JAYS  

AUDIO: MLB TODAY with Tommy G

https://soundcloud.com/rocket-sports-ent/mlb-today-with-tommy-g-baseball-7-27-15

Buck’s Bullpen Briefs 7-27-15

While there were no closer changes last week, we did see plenty of movement in the bullpen hierarchies of several teams, and more figures to be on the way as the trade deadline approaches. For every trade action, there’s a potential reaction that can reap significant rewards for the knowledgeable and astute Fantasy owner….and that […]

Rocket Fantasy Baseball July 25, 2015

Rocket Sports’ Fantasy 500 Our weekly look at some movers, shakers and difference-makers in the world of fantasy baseball. Note: all stats current as of close of play on July 24, 2015. The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and already Scott Kazmir, Aramis Ramirez and former Marlins’ closer Steve Cishek have found themselves in […]

JOBA the JAY

Joba Chamberlain threw his second bullpen session at the Mattick Complex today since signing with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.  It’s not known yet when Chamberlain will appear in a game.

Joba and Vlady Jr.

  Former Yankees and Tigers hurler Joba Chamberlain is getting a look see by the Toronto Blue Jays at their Mattick minor league complex.  “He looks good,” said Toronto’s minor league pitching coordinator Rick Langford, “He’s straight down the middle and is locating all his pitches.”  As to how long he will be at the […]