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Bullpen Briefs: Grimm Reaping Rewards for Fantasy Owners
It was a relatively quiet week around major league bullpens; although there were no true closer changes, we did see a couple of hierarchies solidified…and a couple of others become less stable. Those situations – and what might be coming down the road – are the subject of this week’s edition of Bullpen Briefs. […]
Aussies on the Hill
Right hander Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (shoulder) made his first appearance in a baseball game this season for the Phillies GCL team. Gonzalez started and went two innings allowing three hits while walking one and striking out one. The native of Cuba was signed by the Phillies on August 30, 2013 and made his major league […]
Is Stro! Marcus Continues Progress
Marcus Stroman donned his left knee brace and threw his second bullpen session on Friday since tearing his left ACL back during spring training. He injured his knee doing PFP (Pitchers Fielding Practice). Stroman also threw long toss on Friday before throwing his second bullpen session. Stroman was making throws of well over 200-feet at the […]
Rocket Fantasy Baseball 8-15-15
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 August 13, 2015. Position designations are determined by Yahoo eligibility rules; check your league settings for eligibility requirements. There are plenty of movers and shakers to […]
No Brace Stroman
Blue Jays RHP Marcus Stroman played catch on Thursday without the brace on his left knee. Stroman let it be known he would only be wearing it when throwing off the mound. He is scheduled to throw off the mound for the second time on Friday at the Mattick Complex.
Freeman wears Collar
The Braves first baseman Freddie Freemen (right oblique) fly’s out to right in the first inning of his first rehab appearance with the GCL Braves on Thursday. Freemen went 0-3 at the plate but fielded errorless at first recording 10 putouts over five innings.
Beau Knows…
Detroit’s top pick in this years draft Beau Burrows from Weatherford, Texas made his seventh appearance since signing going three innings. The 18-year old allowed one run on two hits while walking one and striking out two. His pro record now stands at 1-0 with a 2.05 era in the Gulf Coast League.
AUDIO: Geno was asking for It… JETS WIN!
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Lights, Camera, Action! In Orlando for Bulls
USF At UCF Rivalry Game Moved To Primetime Thanksgiving Slot On ESPN Tampa, Fla. — The 2015 edition of the USF-UCF rivalry game, played this year in Orlando, has been moved to a primetime slot on Thanksgiving night kicking off ESPN’s Rivalry Week, the American Athletic Conference announced on Thursday. The game, originally slated […]
Rays Rally to Sweep Braves
Now, No lead is safe against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays entered the final game of the series one game over .500 and posting a 6-3 record in the month of August. They were looking to win back-to-back-to-back series for the first time since May 29-June 7. It did not look like the […]









