The Cincinnati Inquirer is reporting that pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman will be called up September 1st and be eligible for the playoffs, should the Reds make it. There has been speculation as to what Dusty Baker will do with him—bullpen or a starting gig—and as of now there isn’t any word, but the last news […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs dealt first baseman Derrek Lee to the Atlanta Braves for three pitching prospects. Lee, who has dealt with some injury concerns this year, will step into the void left in the middle of Atlanta’s order when Chipper Jones was lost for the season. There is also reportedly potential for […]

ESPNBoston.com is reporting that Jacoby Ellsbury could be done for the year with yet another fractured rib. Details as to whether this rib is related to  his collision with teammate, and human Mack truck, Adrian Beltre were not immediately clear. This is sad news for those of you holding out hope for a triumphant return […]

Through the past couple of weeks, there has been a lot of noise coming from some of the newest arms in baseball right now, giving many managers a lot to think about as we near the end of the 2010 fantasy baseball season. Pitchers such as Jeanmar Gomez, Brian Duensing, and Barry Enright, have all […]

Brian Duensing threw his first career shutout Saturday night, masterfully defeating the Oakland A’s 2-0. This was also his first start at Target Field; one that was memorable to say the least. The left-hander allowed only three hits and two walks, and fanned four in nine innings of work. I first mentioned picking up Duensing […]