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Fantasy Football Stockwatch: Larry Johnson “Suspended”; Jamaal Charles Gets a Promotion (Twitter)
October 27, 2009 – 2:31 pm | 2 Comments
Fantasy Football Stockwatch: Larry Johnson “Suspended”; Jamaal Charles Gets a Promotion (Twitter)

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Larry Johnson made several ill-devised Tweets about his head coach Todd Haley, including,
“My father got more creditentials than most of these pro coaches.”
“My father played for the coach from “rememeber the titans”. Our coach …

Trainer’s Room: Brian Westbrook Likely Shelved Against the Giants; LeSean McCoy to Start (Concussion)
October 27, 2009 – 2:12 pm | No Comment
Trainer’s Room: Brian Westbrook Likely Shelved Against the Giants; LeSean McCoy to Start (Concussion)

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The Eagles, preparing to take on the 1st place New York Giants on Sunday, are likely to be without starting running back and “Giant Killer” Brian Westbrook, after a knee to the back of the …

Fantasy Football Showcase: Roy Williams, Anquan Boldin, Percy Harvin and Greg Jennings Banged Up and Other News from Around the NFL in Week 7
October 23, 2009 – 3:54 pm | 2 Comments
Fantasy Football Showcase: Roy Williams, Anquan Boldin, Percy Harvin and Greg Jennings Banged Up and Other News from Around the NFL in Week 7

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TGIF! (Unless you’re Jim Zorn)
In case you missed it, today, the Redskins announced that Jim Zorn has been sentenced to another 10 weeks of misery in Washington.
For the rest of you, we’re coming up on …

Top Prospects on the Farm: D-Backs’ Top Prospect Jarrod Parker to Undergo Tommy John Surgery (Out 12-18 Months)
October 22, 2009 – 5:14 pm | 2 Comments
Top Prospects on the Farm: D-Backs’ Top Prospect Jarrod Parker to Undergo Tommy John Surgery (Out 12-18 Months)

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Jarrod Parker, the Diamondbacks’ top pitching prospect who has been experiencing elbow soreness since July, is now expected to meet with Dr. James Andrews this week in Birmingham to schedule Tommy John Surgery for late next …

Fantasy Football Showcase: Mendenhall the Starter in Pittsburgh and Other News from Around the NFL in Week 6
October 16, 2009 – 3:38 pm | One Comment
Fantasy Football Showcase: Mendenhall the Starter in Pittsburgh and Other News from Around the NFL in Week 6

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As we wrap up a wet and dreary Friday afternoon here in New York City, I wanted to highlight some developments that may impact your match-ups for Week 6 of the NFL season.
Willie Parker Healthy; …

Top Prospects on the Farm: Arizona Fall League: Royals’ Top Prospect Mike Moustakas Clubs Sox with 7 RBI’s
October 16, 2009 – 3:13 pm | 2 Comments
Top Prospects on the Farm: Arizona Fall League: Royals’ Top Prospect Mike Moustakas Clubs Sox with 7 RBI’s

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The Royals’ top pick (#2 overall) in the 2007 draft, Mike Moustakas, has puzzled scouts with his inconsistency over his  two+ years in the minors.  After rebounding from a slow start in 2008 to lead …

Trainer’s Room: Indians’ Top Prospect Matt LaPorta Recovering from Hip Surgery (4-6 Months)
October 14, 2009 – 2:43 pm | 5 Comments
Trainer’s Room: Indians’ Top Prospect Matt LaPorta Recovering from Hip Surgery (4-6 Months)

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Well…it’s good news, bad news if you’re an Indians fan.
If you’re a Matt LaPorta owner hoping for an Opening Day start, not so much.
The Indians’ notified the media today that their top prospect underwent arthroscopic …

Top Prospects on the Farm: Arizona Fall League Highlights; Mets’ Ike Davis with 6 RBI’s; Philly’s Domonic Brown HR’s; Yanks’ Ian Kennedy Wins; Braves’ Mike Minor Debut
October 14, 2009 – 12:34 pm | 2 Comments

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For those focused on Preseason Basketball and Professional Hockey, while waiting on the MLB post season to resume, you may have missed the start of the Major League Baseball Winter Leagues’ Arizona Fall League yesterday.
As we’ve …

Fantasy Football Showcase: Willie Parker Likely Out and Other News from the NFL in Week Four
October 2, 2009 – 5:27 pm | One Comment
Fantasy Football Showcase: Willie Parker Likely Out and Other News from the NFL in Week Four

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Heading into Week Four, here are a few trends that should impact your Fantasy Matchups beginning on Sunday afternoon.
Steelers’ Willie Parker Likely Out vs. Chargers
Parker has been sidelined with turf toe all week, and all …

Top Prospects on the Farm: Arizona Fall League Preview: Peoria Saguaros (Astros, Braves, Indians, Padres, Reds)
September 30, 2009 – 5:19 pm | 2 Comments
Top Prospects on the Farm: Arizona Fall League Preview: Peoria Saguaros (Astros, Braves, Indians, Padres, Reds)

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As part of our 2009 Arizona Fall League prospect preview, we’ve highlighted prospects you should be watching with the Scottsdale Scorpions, and the Phoenix Desert Dogs this Fall.
Today we’ll highlight some upcoming prospects from the …

Trainer’s Room: 49ers’ RB Frank Gore Out 3 Weeks (Ankle/Foot); Glen Coffee to Start in Absence
September 29, 2009 – 8:48 am | 2 Comments
Trainer’s Room: 49ers’ RB Frank Gore Out 3 Weeks (Ankle/Foot); Glen Coffee to Start in Absence

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As we highlighted on Sunday night, 49ers’ starting running back Frank Gore will miss the next two games recuperating from a right ankle strain and a right hind foot sprain.  Since the 49ers have only …

Top Prospects on the Farm: Arizona Fall League Preview: Phoenix Desert Dogs (A’s, Blue Jays, Nationals, Orioles, Rays)
September 28, 2009 – 4:55 pm | 3 Comments
Top Prospects on the Farm: Arizona Fall League Preview: Phoenix Desert Dogs (A’s, Blue Jays, Nationals, Orioles, Rays)

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Last week we highlighted the roster of the Scottsdale Scorpions as we creep towards the start of the Arizona Fall League, an opportunity to watch future major leaguers facing one another after the conclusions of …

Trainer’s Room: Chad Pennington Out for Season (Shoulder); Chad Henne to Start in Miami
September 28, 2009 – 3:29 pm | 2 Comments
Trainer’s Room: Chad Pennington Out for Season (Shoulder); Chad Henne to Start in Miami

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ESPN is reporting that Dolphins’ starting quarterback Chad Pennington suffered a “torn capsule” in his throwing shoulder that will, in the absence of a dramatic 2nd opinion, end his season and possibly his career in …

Trainer’s Room: 49ers’ RB Frank Gore Suffers High Ankle Strain; Could Miss Two Weeks
September 27, 2009 – 8:46 pm | 3 Comments
Trainer’s Room: 49ers’ RB Frank Gore Suffers High Ankle Strain; Could Miss Two Weeks

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Adding insult to the last second loss at the Metrodome this afternoon, it appears that the 49ers may have lost their starting running back for the next two games with a high ankle strain.  According …

Trainer’s Room Gameday: Randy Moss In; Wes Welker Out Against Falcons in Foxboro
September 27, 2009 – 11:49 am | One Comment
Trainer’s Room Gameday: Randy Moss In; Wes Welker Out Against Falcons in Foxboro

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Randy Moss is active, while Wes Welker will miss today’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.  If you’re a Welker owner (as am I), look for rookie Julian Edelman to do his best Wes Welker imitation …

Trainer’s Room Gameday: Brian Westbrook Out; LeSean McCoy to Start at Tailback
September 27, 2009 – 11:41 am | One Comment
Trainer’s Room Gameday: Brian Westbrook Out; LeSean McCoy to Start at Tailback

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After a week of question marks for the Eagles offense, one thing was settled today as their starting running back Brian Westbrook will be inactive today against the Chiefs.  The wet conditions at Lincoln Financial Field likely …

Trainer’s Room: Dwayne Bowe Inactive Against the Eagles
September 27, 2009 – 11:34 am | One Comment
Trainer’s Room: Dwayne Bowe Inactive Against the Eagles

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As we mentioned on Friday, Dwayne Bowe was questionable for today’s game, however, though we thought he would make the start, he will be inactive today.
If you’re a Bowe owner and need a replacement, look …

Fantasy Football Showcase: Randy Moss Questionable and Other News from the NFL in Week Three
September 25, 2009 – 5:32 pm | 2 Comments
Fantasy Football Showcase:  Randy Moss Questionable and Other News from the NFL in Week Three

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Heading into Week Three, here are a few trends that should impact your Fantasy Matchups beginning on Sunday afternoon.
Randy Moss is Questionable for Sunday with a Back Injury
Moss was added late to the Patriots’ injury …

Top Prospects on the Farm: Arizona Fall League Preview: Scottsdale Scorpions (D-Backs, Giants, Phillies, Pirates, Rockies)
September 25, 2009 – 10:08 am | 4 Comments
Top Prospects on the Farm: Arizona Fall League Preview: Scottsdale Scorpions (D-Backs, Giants, Phillies, Pirates, Rockies)

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As we wrap up our first baseball season at Keeper League GM, I find it mildly depressing that after August 1st, the fantasy focus slides from baseball to football.  The reason is that in most leagues, much …

Trainer’s Room: Brian Westbrook In Doubt to Start Against Chiefs? (Ankle)
September 23, 2009 – 5:08 pm | One Comment
Trainer’s Room: Brian Westbrook In Doubt to Start Against Chiefs? (Ankle)

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The Eagles will be limping (literally and figuratively) into Sunday’s match-up at home against the hapless Chiefs, with injuries to Donovan McNabb (99% Out with Rib Injury), DeSean Jackson (Groin), and Brian Westbrook who all …

Fantasy Football Stockwatch: Where was Greg Jennings Yesterday in Packers’ Loss to Bengals?
September 21, 2009 – 12:28 pm | 4 Comments
Fantasy Football Stockwatch: Where was Greg Jennings Yesterday in Packers’ Loss to Bengals?

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“Are you Happy With Me?” (Icon Sports Media)

Despite the fact that Greg Jennings, limited to Zero catches yesterday, cost me a win in one of my leagues, his disappearance should raise some question marks about …

Trainer’s Room: Matt Hasselbeck Out with Rib Injury; Saints’ RB Mike Bell Out with Sprained MCL
September 20, 2009 – 7:09 pm | 2 Comments
Trainer’s Room: Matt Hasselbeck Out with Rib Injury; Saints’ RB Mike Bell Out with Sprained MCL

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Seahawks’ starting Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck left today’s contest against the San Francisco 49ers this afternoon with an undisclosed rib injury.  If his ribs are confirmed to be broken, like Donovan McNabb, Hasselbeck could miss 2- …

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Scouting Video: Stephen Strasburg
September 18, 2009 – 6:44 pm | No Comment
Fantasy Baseball Prospect Scouting Video: Stephen Strasburg

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As if the hype for the #1 pitching prospect in the land hadn’t reached a deafening level yet.  Take a look at this piece by ESPN.

Fantasy Football Showcase: Developments Heading Into Week Two
September 18, 2009 – 5:50 pm | 2 Comments
Fantasy Football Showcase: Developments Heading Into Week Two

There were few, if any, big surprises, fantasy or otherwise in the NFL last weekend.  As we look to exploit match-ups heading into Week Two, let’s take a look at some developments and what that means for the Fantasy Football GM eagerly awaiting kick-off on Sunday.

LaDainian Tomlinson is Out for Week Two

If you drafted LT and didn’t “handcuff” him heading into the season, you have no one to blame but

Trainer’s Room: Bucs’ Wide Receiver Antonio Bryant Very Questionable for Sunday (Knee)
September 17, 2009 – 5:33 pm | One Comment
Trainer’s Room: Bucs’ Wide Receiver Antonio Bryant Very Questionable for Sunday (Knee)

The Buccaneers’ leading wide-out Antonio Bryant started last week against the Cowboys, catching two balls for 29 yards (one 30 yarder and one for a loss).  However, by the second half Bryant was hobbling on his surgically repaired left knee.

Though the Bucs’ head coach Raheem Morris refused to acknowledge that Bryant has an injury heading into Week Two, the 8-year veteran missed today’s walk through with the team.

Expect Wide Receivers