Jose Reyes: Nears Return

Source: RotoWire.com MLB

Jose Reyes: Reyes' (ankle) rehab assignment will be transferred to Triple-A Buffalo, where he will play this weekend, Rogers Broadcasting reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jose Reyes (ankle) jumping to AAA on Friday - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Jose Reyes (ankle) will join Triple-A Buffalo on Friday to continue his rehab assignment.

Over/Under: World War C! Cubs’ Castro killing owners softly

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Zombified shortstop Starlin Castro, who currently ranks outside the SS top-20 in Y! leagues, combined rest of season homers/steals 19.5

Scott – OVER. He's not getting benched and I saw signs of life last weekend. Fantasy owners have to hold, anyway - you can't move Castro at a gigantic loss.

Brad – UNDER. Growing pains are bound to happen for just about any top prospect. His upchuck-worthy ISO (.094) and HR/FB rate don't lend much hope for another 6-8 homers. Exuding more impatience at the dish and making less contact, his stolen bases will continue to suffer too. An additional 15 or so HRs/SBs are in the cards.

Andy – OVER. Just give it a minute. You guys

Jose Reyes (ankle) has two hits in rehab game - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Jose Reyes (ankle) went 2-for-3 with two singles and two runs scored Monday in his first rehab games with High-A Dunedin.

Jose Reyes (ankle) begins rehab assignment - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Jose Reyes (ankle) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with High-A Dunedin.

Reyes (ankle) begining rehab assignment Mon. - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Jose Reyes (ankle) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with High-A Dunedin.

The Fantasy Freak Show Podcast: Ball to the wall, Blanks and ‘Zona’s cracked Bell

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

With many fanatics mired in a June swoon, the tedium of fantasy baseball is starting to lose its luster, diverting attention away to what lies ahead. Just weeks away to the sound of pads cracking and cleats clacking, the fantasy football season is closer than you think.

On this week's info-taining program, we caught you up to speed on the latest news and notes from around the NFL and MLB. On the agenda: Montee Ball's booming stock, weighing Tony Romo's value, Ryan Mathews at the crossroads, ninth-inning nincompoops and the resurrection of Jose Reyes.

Too busy enjoying the sophomoric chuckles from Seth Rogen? No sweat. Listen to the replays

Jose Reyes (ankle) plays in simulated game - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Jose Reyes (ankle) played two innings in a simulated game Friday.

Freak Show Friday: Gauging the Montee momentum at 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

With many fanatics mired in a June swoon, the tedium of fantasy baseball is starting to lose its luster, diverting attention away to what lies ahead. Just weeks away to the sound of pads cracking and cleats clacking, the fantasy football season is closer than you think.

On this week's info-taining program, we're catching you up to speed on the latest news and notes from around the NFL and MLB. On the agenda: Montee Ball's booming stock, weighing Tony Romo's value, Ryan Mathews at the crossroads, ninth-inning nincompoops and the resurrection of Jose Reyes.

Questions? Here's how YOU can join the circus.

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Jose Reyes could begin rehab assignment Mon. - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Jose Reyes (ankle) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Monday.

Jose Reyes: (Ankle) Will Play Sim Game Soon

Source: RotoWire.com MLB

Jose Reyes: Reyes (ankle) will play in a simulated game in the next couple days, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Reyes two weeks away from rehab assignment - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Jose Reyes (ankle) could begin a rehab assignment in a couple weeks.

Jose Reyes could soon be ready for rehab assignment

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

When last we saw Jays shortstop Jose Reyes, he was being carted off the field in Kansas City, his left ankle heavily bandaged. He'd rolled his foot badly on an attempted steal, sliding awkwardly into second base. It was a nasty injury (clip here), obviously serious, and Reyes soon hit the 60-day DL. He reportedly heard a pop, which is never a good thing.

At the time of the injury, I would not have bet on seeing Reyes back in action before the All-Star break. But he shed his walking boot in mid-May, he was cleared to run a week ago, and it

Jose Reyes a week away from rehab assignment - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Jose Reyes (ankle) could begin a rehab assignment within a week.

Jose Reyes: Two Weeks From Rehab Assignment?

Source: RotoWire.com MLB

Jose Reyes: Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulous said that Reyes (ankle) could be ready for a rehab assignment in two weeks, the National Post reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Shuffle Up: The joy of Jean Segura

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

One unavoidable fact about middle infield this year: it's not deep for fantasy purposes. The fears of the preseason appear justified at the quarter pole.

The prices that follow below are how I'd attack this area (2B/SS) if redrafting right now. The games played to this point are an audition, not a ranking mandate. Expect to disagree with a lot of stuff, that's why we have a game. You know the preamble by now.

We'll use a 5x5 scoring assumption, as most reasonable people do. Don't worry about prices in a vacuum: what matters is how the players relate to one another. Assume similar-ranked commodities are equal.

I'll add comments later in the day and perhaps move a few ranks around. Share your

Jose Reyes (ankle) could return in late June - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said it "would not surprise me" if Jose Reyes returned in late June.

Fantasy do-over: Auditing results from an in-season experts draft

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

At the risk of tearing down the entire "fantasy expert" scam, we begin today with an admission: Occasionally, fantasy gurus get stuff wrong.

It's rare, but it happens. Back in March, it's possible that some of us led you to believe Roy Halladay was salvageable and that Adam Dunn was not terrible at baseball. We apologize for these misunderstandings.

With six weeks of MLB data in the books, it's time to reassess the player pool. We've assembled a group of 10 experts for an in-season baseball draft. The league settings are fairly standard: 5x5, mixed player pool, CI & MI, head-to-head, weekly lineups. Nothing too exotic.

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Injury Report: Get your appendix out now! Beat the rush!

Source: Fake Teams by Daniel Kelley

It was - thankfully - a fairly light week of baseball injuries. Unless I missed something, there were no awful-luck second basemen hurt!

I mean, that's probably because all those guys are already hurt, but whatever. I'll take what I can get.

There were a few injuries, sure, but nothing like Jose Reyes' ankle, Zack Greinke's collarbone, all of Brian Roberts' insides. The most significant DL trip for fantasy players is Jason Heyward, on the 15-day DL as

Shuffle Up: Checking in with Josh Rutledge; more words about Didi Gregorius

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Today's Shuffle Up assignment is the middle infielders, everyone who covers the second base or shortstop area for your fake juggernaut. Settle in, settlers, and let's try to figure it all out. (Where's Braun and Miggy? Sorry kids, they're not middle infielders.)

Play to this point matters as an audition, but that's it. The goal is to figure out who will play the best (and collect the juiciest stats) from this point forward, 2013-only. Pretend we're starting from scratch with a fresh draft tonight. Don't worry about the dollar value in a vacuum; they're merely used as tools to compare. And players at the same price tag are considered even.

I'll add extensive comments as the day goes along and I may tweak a

Howiewood and MLB Updates

Source: Legion Report by Legion Report

Howie Kendrick – He’s 8 for 21 the last 5 games with 8 RBI’s and 2 Home Runs. Edwin Encarnacion – Finally connected for his 3rd Homer of the year. He’s still batting just .208, but the whole Jays lineup is slumping. I’m not too concerned about him yet Jose Reyes – The Jays put him [...]

Fantasy Baseball – FAAB Report, Wk.4

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Oh those injuries. They can be a killer in fantasy baseball. Unfortunately, they are a fact of life. Injuries will happen. You have to able to adapt and work around that. Truthfully, these 2-3 week fill-in’s you add to your club will go a long way to determining whether or not you are in contention in September. Choose wisely young padawan.

TOUT WARS (15 team mixed): Just so you know that you aren’t the only one dealing with injuries, here are the players on my club that

Mostly MLB Notes: The Matt Harvey Show

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

I’m not sure what more can be said about Matt Harvey at this point, but I’ll go ahead and continue to pile on the praise. The guy has allowed six hits over 22.0 innings this season. Six! Thanks to a 0.82 ERA and a decent 0.55 WHIP, he’s been the No. 1 ranked fantasy player so far. Harvey’s control still isn’t great, as he’s walked multiple batters in all three of his outings (and he had a 3.93 BB/9 rate across Triple-A and with the Mets last year), but his stuff is among the nastiest in the league already. Harvey’s average fastball velocity (94.3 mph) has been the fourth-highest among all starters this season, while his slider (88.6 mph) has easily been the fastest (next highest is Madison

Fantasy Baseball – FAAB Report, Wk.3

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

It’s tax day. So after you fill out the forms, I know you didn’t get on it early since everyone loves to procrastinate so much, here is my report on the just completed week of free agency for the main fantasy baseball leagues I’m doing this season.

TOUT WARS (15 team mixed): With Derek

Wheel Play: Brett Lawrie gets a look at second in minors, Jose Bautista shifts to third

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

You guys, Brett Lawrie is playing second base for the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays right this minute, as I write this post. Check the box score if you don't believe me.

For those of us who have Lawrie stashed on fantasy DLs (and who have bums at second base), this is good news.

Lawrie is just beginning a minor league rehab assignment, recovering from a rib issue, and the organization has decided to give him a trial at second, no doubt seeking ways to keep the everyday lineup as potent as possible

Wheel Play: Brett Lawrie gets look at second, Jose Bautista shifts to third

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

You guys, Brett Lawrie is playing second base for the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays right this minute, as I write this post. Check the box score if you don't believe me.

For those of us who have Lawrie stashed on fantasy DLs (and who have bums at second base), this is good news.

Lawrie is just beginning a minor league rehab assignment, recovering from a rib issue, and the organization has decided to give him a trial at second, no doubt seeking ways to keep the everyday lineup as potent as possible

Jose Reyes: (Ankle) Expected To Miss Three Months

Source: RotoWire.com MLB

Jose Reyes: Reyes (ankle) is expected to miss three months, John Lott of the National Post reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jose Reyes: (Ankle) Heads to DL

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Jose Reyes: Reyes (ankle) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jose Reyes (ankle) expected to miss 3 months - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Saturday that Jose Reyes (ankle) will miss three months.

Blue Jays officially place Jose Reyes on DL - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Blue Jays placed SS Jose Reyes on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left ankle.

Jays Fans Looking For Reyes of Hope

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

The fantasy gods can be a cruel mistress, and after dealing a crushing blow Thursday night in a frustrating (ie stupid) brawl-induced injury, taking Zack Greinke from us, the gods have their next victim, another newly acquired player and top fantasy shortstop, Jose Reyes.

The post Jays Fans Looking For Reyes of Hope appeared first on Fantasy Baseball Blog at Razzball.com.

Roto Roundup: Reyes, Greinke and Stanton injury updates

Source: Fake Teams by Ray Guilfoyle

Friday was hell for fantasy owners as there are three major injuries owners need to address: Zack Greinke out for 2 months, Jose Reyes and his serious ankle injury, and Giancarlo Stanton's shoulder injury.

Zack Greinke to miss two months

We woke up to the news that Zack Greinke had sustained a broken collarbone in the senseless brawl with San Diego on Thursday night. Later on Friday, we learned that Greinke will have a rod inserted into his left collarbone and will miss the next two months. Fantasy owners have no

Closing Time: Moving on without Jose Reyes; Justin Masterson teases us again

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Toronto executive Alex Anthopoulos is considered by many to be the brightest young general manager in the game. As Jeff Spicoli would be the first to attest, Anthopoulos is working with an ultimate set of tools.

Unfortunately, there's no reset button to be found in Toronto's headquarters. The Blue Jays don't have the option of nixing the first two weeks of the season and starting over.

The big YYZ concern into Friday's play was a collection of slumping stars, but the stuff really hit the fan in the middle of the series opener at Kansas City. Franchise shortstop Jose Reyes sprained his left ankle while stealing a base in the top of the sixth inning, and

Closing Time: Moving on without Jose Reyes

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Toronto executive Alex Anthopoulos is considered by many to be the brightest young general manager in the game. As Jeff Spicoli would be the first to attest, Anthopoulos is working with an ultimate set of tools.

Unfortunately, there's no reset button to be found in Toronto's headquarters. The Blue Jays don't have the option of nixing the first two weeks of the season and starting over.

The big YYZ concern into Friday's play was a collection of slumping stars, but the stuff really hit the fan in the middle of the series opener at Kansas City. Franchise shortstop Jose Reyes sprained his left ankle while stealing a base in the top of the sixth inning, and

Jose Reyes: Could Miss at Least Three Months

Source: RotoWire.com MLB

Jose Reyes: Reyes could miss at least three months after suffering a sprained left ankle Friday, according to the Blue Jays' official site. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jose Reyes: MRI Results Pending But Could Miss Up To Three Months

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Jose Reyes: While the initial diagnosis for Reyes is listed as a sprained ankle, Toronto GM Alex Anthopoulos said late Friday night that he expects shortstop Jose Reyes to miss one to three months or possibly longer, according to the Blue Jays' official site. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Anthopoulos: Reyes (ankle) out 1-3 months - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos estimated Friday that Jose Reyes (ankle) could miss anywhere from 1-3 months.

Anthopoulos: Reyes (ankle) could miss 3 mos. - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos estimated Friday that Jose Reyes (ankle) could miss anywhere from 1-3 months.

Anthopoulos: Reyes likely out 1-3 months - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos estimates that depending on the MRI results, Jose Reyes will likely be out 1-3 months.

Jose Reyes has ankle sprain, headed for MRI - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Jose Reyes was diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and will undergo an MRI.

Jose Reyes: Ankle Injury

Source: RotoWire.com MLB

Jose Reyes: Reyes left Friday's game in the sixth inning after sliding awkwardly into second base on a stolen base and injuring his left ankle. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Reyes exits game with apparent ankle injury - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Jose Reyes was removed in the sixth inning of Friday's game against the Royals with an apparent ankle injury.

Reyes has four hits, homer in loss to Red Sox - Jose Reyes | TOR

Source: Rotoworld Baseball

Jose Reyes had a monster day at the plate in Friday’s loss to the Red Sox, going 4-for-5 including a home run.

Mostly MLB Notes: A 2013 Season Preview

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

Editor’s note: I wanted to get this posted much earlier, but I had my first kid recently (well, technically my wife had her), so that’s my excuse for the delay.

National League East

1. Washington Nationals
2. Atlanta Braves (WILD CARD)
3. Philadelphia Phillies
4. New York Mets
5. Miami Marlins

Comments/Fantasy Predictions: Both Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper are top-15 fantasy players, while Dan Haren is a top-25 starting pitcher. Ryan Zimmerman proves to be a better pick than Evan Longoria, while Drew

Fantasy baseball draft: FSWA IIL roster, 5 thoughts

Source: KFFL.com MLB

Minnix is pretty happy with his squad, led by Carlos Gonzalez and Jose Reyes and followed by plenty of other fantasy forces, in a quirky format. Uh oh.

2013 Livin’ The Fantasy Draft

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

And the fantasy baseball drafts just keep on coming… Kay Adams and I hosted the Livin’ the Fantasy Draft for SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio (Sirius 210, XM87). The league consisted of myself, Kay, Kyle Elfrink, two producers (Drew Phelps and Phil Backert), and six listeners (one was unable to make it). That means we had a shallow 11 team, mixed league draft that we took part in. I had the #2 selection in the draft, and here is how my

Spin Doctors: Hanley Ramirez vs. Jose Reyes

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Just 12 months ago, Hanley Ramirez and Jose Reyes were the toast of South Beach, ready to run and rock Miami's new baseball stadium. Okay, that plan didn't exactly come together. Ramirez received his Miami reprieve in the second half of the year, while Reyes was part of the post-season garage sale the Marlins shamelessly held.

Let's look forward with optimism, not back in anger. Which big-name infielder makes the most sense for your fake team in 2013? Dalton Del Don and Scott Pianowski have a difference of opinion. Time to play the feud.

D3, reporting from Hanleywood: After ranking 32nd, 3rd, 8th, 5th and 23rd among all fantasy players over his first five years in the league,

Fantasy Baseball 2013: Shortstop Primer

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

As a group, major league shortstops demonstrated exactly one useful fantasy skill last season: They stole bases.

They didn't do much else, but at least they ran. This position delivered four of the game's top-13 individual stolen base totals, with Everth Cabrera's 44 steals leading the National League. Twelve different shortstops reached the 20-stolen base plateau in 2012, the most at any spot except outfield. And you might recall that Cincinnati farmhand Billy Hamilton had a pretty decent year, establishing a new minor league record for single-season steals (155).

So yeah, there's plenty of speed at short (even with

Player Profile: Elvis Andrus

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Elvis Andrus is a somewhat polarizing player in fantasy baseball. Some people love his speed. Others think there isn’t much to separate him from

Draft Strategy: Showdown: Ramirez vs. Reyes

Source: Rotoworld Baseball Articles

Hanley Ramirez or Jose Reyes? Two Rotoworld writers take sides and debate.