Granderson starting in right field Saturday - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Curtis Granderson is starting in right field Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Over/Under: Is there a new Gold standard in fantasy?

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Fantasy is a speculative game. Predict the future, and you look like a genius. Don't, and you're painfully human. Gazing into the crystal ball, here's our view on 10 intriguing over/unders this week.

Corner Infield conundrum. Pick one from this point forward: Albert Pujols, Paul Goldschmidt, Chris Davis or Anthony Rizzo

Scott – GOLDSCHMIDT, Jerry, Goldschmidt. It pains me to have him on zero teams. (Check that: I have Goldschmidt in one hybrid league that doesn't count home runs. Boy is that league fun.)

Andy – GOLDSCHMIDT, easy. This one doesn't seem like much of a contest. He's an all-category contributor. If Price were in here, we would have had something to

Curtis Granderson: (Forearm) Returning from DL

Source: RotoWire.com MLB

Curtis Granderson: Granderson (forearm), who was activated from the DL, will start in left field and bat cleanup Tuesday against the Mariners. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Granderson activated, starting in left field - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Yankees activated OF Curtis Granderson from the 15-day disabled list.

Granderson (forearm) activated from 15-day DL - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Yankees activated OF Curtis Granderson from the 15-day disabled list.

Curtis Granderson: (Forearm) Could Be Activated Tuesday

Source: RotoWire.com MLB

Curtis Granderson: Granderson (forearm), who will play in another rehab outing at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday, could be activated from the DL on Tuesday, YES Network reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Granderson registers three hits in rehab game - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Curtis Granderson had three hits Sunday in his fourth rehab game at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Granderson has another two hits in rehab game - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Curtis Granderson went 2-for-4 as the DH in his third rehab game Saturday at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Shuffle Up: Carlos Gomez, the real deal

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

When it comes to fake baseball, the outfield is where the fun is. The first couple of rounds will always include some of these stat-grabbing giants, and yet the waiver wire in an average mixer consistently offers something for the discerning shopper. Add it all up and there's a lot to digest.

The prices you see in this piece are roughly how I rank the roto-eligible outfielders going forward. What we've seen to this point is merely an audition; if you want a list of the top players to this point, there are plenty of places you can access that.

Don't obsess over the prices in a vacuum: what really matters is how the players relate to one another. Assume a 5x5 scoring format, as always, and players at the same price

Shuffle Up: Carlos Gomez, the read deal

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

When it comes to fake baseball, the outfield is where the fun is. The first couple of rounds will always include some of these stat-grabbing giants, and yet the waiver wire in an average mixer consistently offers something for the discerning shopper. Add it all up and there's a lot to digest.

The prices you see in this piece are roughly how I rank the roto-eligible outfielders going forward. What we've seen to this point is merely an audition; if you want a list of the top players to this point, there are plenty of places you can access that.

Don't obsess over the prices in a vacuum: what really matters is how the players relate to one another. Assume a 5x5 scoring format, as always, and players at the same price

Granderson begins rehab assignment Thursday - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Curtis Granderson (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre on Thursday.

Curtis Granderson: Making Progress

Source: RotoWire.com MLB

Curtis Granderson: Granderson (forearm) took two at-bats in an extended spring training game Wednesday, Andy McCullough of the Newark Star Ledger reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Granderson takes two at-bats in spring game - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Curtis Granderson (forearm) took two at-bats Wednesday in an extended spring training game.

Curtis Granderson: (Forearm) Could Return By Mid-May

Source: RotoWire.com MLB

Curtis Granderson: Granderson (forearm) has a chance to return by early-to-mid May, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Curtis Granderson on pace for mid-May return - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

According to ESPNNewYork.com's Andrew Marchand, Curtis Granderson (forearm) could return by the middle of May.

Baseball Daily Dose: Curtis On The Comeback Trail

Source: Rotoworld Baseball Articles

Patrick Daugherty checks in on Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira's rehab progress in Thursday's Dose.

Granderson on pace for an early May return - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Curtis Granderson (forearm) has been cleared to take batting practice on the field and is on pace to return in the first week of May.

Mostly MLB Notes: Max Scherzer and Bryce Harper making the leap

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

Max Scherzer has a ridiculous 30 Ks over 19.0 innings this season, as he’s become baseball’s premier strikeout pitcher. He finished second to Justin Verlander in the category last year, recording only eight fewer strikeouts in 50.2 fewer innings thanks to a major league leading 11.08 K/9 rate. Scherzer dealt with some shoulder issues late last season, and while cleaned up, his delivery remains somewhat violent, but he sure appears healthy now. Scherzer has allowed a 20.5 LD%, but with so few groundballs (35.9 GB%), his .385 BABIP looks especially unlucky. In fact, among the 15 starters with the lowest groundball rates this season (Scherzer’s is the 11th lowest), only two others have a

Granderson (forearm) hits off tee, soft toss - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Curtis Granderson (forearm) began hitting off a tee and soft tosses on Monday.

Curtis Granderson (forearm) begins throwing - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Curtis Granderson (forearm) began throwing Thursday.

Around the League - Fantasy Baseball Update 4/11

Source: Fake Teams by Kevin Nielsen

New York Yankees

Due to yesterday's rainout, Ivan Nova is likely to be skipped this turn in the rotation unless Phil Hughes' stomach virus keeps him out of action tonight. Check for updates before game-time. Brennan Boesch is practicing his first base play. When Curtis Granderson and Derek Jeter return the Yankees will likely rid themselves of

Shuffle Up: Choose your sophomore, Mike Trout vs. Bryce Harper

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

The outfield is the fun place to go shopping in fantasy baseball. Power, sure, you'll find it here. Plenty of guys run. A few players do everything. And the two most exciting young position players in the game happen to reside here, too. Everyone likes picking out their outfield.

The goal today is to rank all the mixed-league worthy outfielders going forward in 5x5 fantasy value, 2013 only. Don't read too much into the dollar values in a vacuum - they're merely used as a tool to compare players. And when commodities share the same price, they're considered even. (Players on the DL and minor-league prospects are not eligible for ranking.)

I reserve the right to tweak this list as the day goes along,

Fake Teams 2013 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Source: Fake Teams by Ray Guilfoyle

This weekend is a big weekend for fantasy baseball drafts, so make sure you stop by and check out our fantasy baseball rankings before stepping into your draft rooms.

In case you missed our positions rankings, here are links to our rankings, along with player porfiles. Read on to gain an edge on your league mates.

Note: these rankings were published prior to spring training, so the rankings for several guys who are currently injured, including Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira, Hanley Ramirez,

Fantasy Baseball: Top Outfielders – 16 to 30

Source: Fantasy Baseball Dugout by BeeZee

You may not have the opportunity to draft all of your outfielders in your fantasy baseball money league or your free fantasy league in the early rounds. So use this list to help you decide who else to pick in your draft.

16. Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals

Holliday has seven straight 20-HR seasons and a career BA of .313. He turned 33 in January.

17. B.J. Upton, Atlanta Braves

Upton has five straight 30-steal seasons and 51 HR over the last two years. But  his.246 BA was highest in last four seasons.  Career .336 OBP, .422 SLG at home, .335 OBP, .422 SLG on

Player Profile: Jayson Werth

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Jayson Werth is one productive player, and he’s often being overlooked in fantasy baseball in 2013. Should you join the heard and ignore him, or should you buck that trend and target the Nationals’ outfielder in your fantasy baseball draft?

In 2008 Werth, while a member

Empty Wallet: The All-Avoid Team, 2013

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

The good cops have had their say, the optimistic spins are already out there. Today I'm here to play bad cop, throw some red ink around. Let's get ready for the Anti-Value team, the names to avoid.

There's a sneaky industry secret when it comes to target and avoid lists; the second group generally gets the short end of the stick. It's common for many a fantasy pundit to

Fake Teams 2013 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Source: Fake Teams by Ray Guilfoyle

This weekend is a big weekend for fantasy baseball drafts, so make sure you stop by and check out our fantasy baseball rankings before stepping into your draft rooms.

In case you missed our positions rankings, here are links to our rankings, along with player porfiles. Read on to gain an edge on your league mates.

Note: these rankings were published prior to spring training, so the rankings for several guys who are currently injured, including Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira, Hanley Ramirez,

Injuries & Accusations

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

The 2013 major league baseball season is about to begin, so now is a great time to touch on two topics that are in the news on a daily basis – injured players and those that might be guilty of PED use.

WORKING WITH THE INJURY BUG

Corey Hart.

Fake Teams 2013 Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Source: Fake Teams by Ray Guilfoyle

The writers at Fake Teams have worked hard this offseason, providing the most comprehensive rankings project we have ever undertaken. In case you missed our positions rankings, here are links to our rankings, along with player porfiles. Read on to gain an edge on your league mates.

We are approaching the completion of our 2013 NL and AL only rankings as well, and will be publishing our starting pitcher and reliever rankings this week.

Note: these rankings were published prior to spring training, so the rankings for several guys who are currently injured, including Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira, and a few others, are probably higher than they should be. Since a ton of work was put into these consensus rankings,

Grapefruit Juice: Mark Teixeira down 8-10 weeks; where do Yanks go from here?

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Only five months ago, the New York Yankees entered the American League Championship Series as heavy favorites, the perceived bully of the league. This spring, MLB oddsmakers don't consider them a playoff team.

What a difference a quiet offseason can make.

Who are the 2013 Yankees? What's happened to the bankable offense we've grown accustomed to? Is New York even a playoff contender this year? Is this a good place to park our fantasy dollars?

Why can't I stop asking rhetorical questions?

You've already heard about

Damned Yankees: Who Plays 1B In Teixeira's Absence

Source: Fake Teams by Craig Goldstein

It seems the tables have turned on the Evil Empire. This time around it's Yankee fans who'd sell their soul for a long ball hitter. This Yankees team was already unlike any other, relying on fewer power hitters after the injury to A-Rod last season and the departure of Nick Swisher. Add in Curtis Granderson's 8-10 week injuries and we were looking at a severely depleted Yankees lineup that would rely heavily on stalwarts Derek Jeter,

Grapefruit Juice: Worrying about Mark Teixeira and the dinged-up Yankees

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Only five months ago, the New York Yankees entered the American League Championship Series as heavy favorites, the perceived bully of the league. This spring, MLB oddsmakers don't consider them a playoff team.

What a difference a quiet offseason can make.

Who are the 2013 Yankees? What's happened to the bankable offense we've grown accustomed to? Is New York even a playoff contender this year? Is this a good place to park our fantasy dollars?

Why can't I stop asking rhetorical questions?

You've already heard about

Well, Now What?

Source: Fake Teams by FantasyNinja8

There have been several injuries that have taken place since the beginning of Spring Training. Let's take a look at some of the more notable injuries and who may be filling in for the fallen players.

Center Field, New York Yankees

Brett Gardner will get a chance to play his natural position, center field, to open the season. Thanks to a J.A. Happ fastball that fractured Curtis Granderson's forearm and sidelined him for 10 weeks in only the team's

Fantasy Baseball 2013: Catcher Primer

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

There are basically only two ways that a fantasy owner can avoid injuries at this position: Either you can draft a catcher-eligible player who spends most of his time at another spot — perhaps someone like Mike Napoli or Victor Martinez (both of whom have injury histories) — or you can simply get lucky.

And that's pretty much it. There's a strong chance that your fantasy catcher — whoever he is, wherever you draft him — is going to get hurt. This roster spot presents greater injury risk than any other everyday position. The physical demands at backstop are unlike those we find anywhere else on the defensive spectrum. Only six major league catchers managed to reach 500 at-bats last season, and only five appeared in

Updated Top 200 Rankings for 2013

Source: Fake Teams by Ray Guilfoyle

I have made some changes to my Top 200 Rankings for 2013, and here is a summary of the changes made, and my reasons why:

1. Carl Crawford, LAD

I moved Crawford down from 80 to 113 due to his recent setback in his rehab from Tommy John surgery.

2. Curtis Granderson, NYY

I moved Granderson down from 27 to 41 due to his recent broken forearm injury. He should be back in May, and assuming he has no setbacks, he should still hit close to 30 home runs and steal 20 bases.

3. David Murphy, TEX

Murphy

Melky Mesa: Late Round Value

Source: Fake Teams by brad dengler

Let's cut right to the chase. If you are drafting a deep mixed-league or A.L.-only team, Melky Mesa needs to be on your roster. There. You're done. No need to read any further. See how much time I saved you? You're welcome. For those who want more, here goes. Curtis Granderson is expected to be out until sometime in May with a broken arm, after being hit by a pitch in a spring training game on February 24. Not so coincidently, Melky Mesa announced a week later that he would not be playing for his home country of the Dominican Republic, in the World Baseball Classic, because he had a chance

Fantasy Freak Show Podcast: Grand setback, Lincecum bounce-back and Oscar fast-track

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Like clockwork every spring an injury bomb is dropped, altering fantasy cheat sheets from coast-to-coast. This year Curtis Granderson was the imp's unfortunate victim.

On tonight's remorseful program, Brad Evans and Brandon Funston discussed the fallout from Grandy's broken forearm, previewed this weekend's AL/NL LABR extravaganza in Phoenix, explained why Tim Lincecum is a strong rebound candidate and openly professed our love for Oscar Taveras.

Too busy getting tatted? No problem. Listen to the replays below:

LISTEN TO HOUR 1 HERE (MLB)

LISTEN TO HOUR 2 HERE (MLB)

Freak Show Friday: Springing into action at 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Like clockwork every spring an injury bomb is dropped, altering fantasy cheat sheets from coast-to-coast. This year Curtis Granderson was the imp's unfortunate victim.

On tonight's remorseful program, Brad Evans and Brandon Funston will discuss the fallout from Grandy's broken forearm, preview this weekend's AL/NL LABR extravaganza in Phoenix, explain why Tim Lincecum is a strong rebound candidate and openly profess our love for Oscar Taveras.

Draft day dilemmas dragging you down? Here's how YOU can join the circus:

Phone: 800.777.2907

Twitter:

K-BAD – 2013: Part III, BBGuys Team

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

The fellas over over at KFFL.com have a fantasy baseball league nicknamed K-BAD, for Baseball Analysis Draft, and for the 5th straight year I’m honored to have been asked to participate (the proceeding link takes you to an analysis by every participant on the league). In Part III of this three part review I’ll break down how my squad turned out.

C:

Player Profile: Josh Willingham

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Last season only two outfielders in major league baseball had more RBIs than Josh Willingham while only four outfielders hit more homers than Willingham. In retrospect it was a bad decision to view Willingham as nothing more a mid round draft pick in fantasy baseball on draft day in 2012 (many expected the

Curtis Granderson Out 10 Weeks with Forearm Fracture

Source: Fake Teams by Ray Guilfoyle

I just saw this news on Twitter from Jack Curry:

Granderson has a fractured right forearm. Estimated that he will be major league ready in 10 weeks.

— Jack Curry (@JackCurryYES) February 24, 2013

This will obviously impact his ranking for 2013. I will have more on this later, but this is a huge blow to the Yankees lineup with Alex Rodriguez out till the All Star break and Derek Jeter returning from a serious ankle

2013 Fantasy Baseball Yahoo Ranklings

Source: Razzball by grey@razzball.com (Grey Albright)

The other day I went over my 2013 ESPN ranklings. There, I was all fire, brimstone and gangsta rap. Saying eff this, and eff that. I was pissed off like I was Tim Dog right after landing at LAX. I was spitting bullets, y'all needed to wear a vest. Now, I'm looking at Yahoo's 2013 fantasy baseball rankings and Tim Dog didn't get enough penicillin on wax and now he's RIP. BTW, If you were a rapper in the 80's or early 90's or a professional wrestler, watch over your shoulder, son, the reaper is comin' for you. "Multivitamins are better than any alcohol or aphrodisiac..." That's Tone Loc working on a new song. More people

Grapefruit Juice: Curtis Granderson breaks forearm, down 10 weeks

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Keep those cell phones charged, MLB general managers. Brian Cashman might be calling you sooner rather than later.

We focused on the aging Yankees when we hit The Bronx in last month's Pressing Questions, but the reasonably-spry Curtis Granderson was the first to take a shot in spring training. Granderson fractured his right forearm Sunday in his first at-bat of camp, courtesy of a J.A. Happ fastball, and is expected to

Curtis Granderson: (Fractured Forearm) Out 10 Weeks

Source: RotoWire.com MLB

Curtis Granderson: Granderson (fractured right forearm) is expected to be out 10 weeks, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Granderson out 10 weeks with forearm fracture - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Curtis Granderson will be sidelined 10 weeks after X-rays revealed a fracture in his right forearm.

Granderson needs X-ray after hit by pitch - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Curtis Granderson left Sunday's Grapefruit League game after being hit by a pitch on his right forearm.

Curtis Granderson: Hit By Pitch, Sent For X-Rays

Source: RotoWire.com MLB

Curtis Granderson: Granderson (bruised right forearm) was sent to see a local doctor for precautionary X-rays, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Yanks to experiment in LF and CF this spring - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Thursday that Curtis Granderson and Brett Gardner will both play center field and left field this spring.

Granderson to take fly balls in left field - Curtis Granderson | NYY

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Curtis Granderson will begin taking fly balls in left field on Thursday.

2013 Rankings: Outfielders

Source: Fantasy Baseball 365

You can find a bit of everything in the outfield. There are players who contribute across the board, and others who make waves in single categories. There are established veterans with lengthy track records, and young players on the cusp of becoming superstars. Oh, and the position is also home to two players who are going one and two overall in many fantasy drafts.

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