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Roto Rush: Don't Mess With the Johan

Poppin' out of the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday. Cheesy and overused headline, I know. I mocked it myself on Twitter last night, right after Johan closed the book on his second complete game shutout of the season (9 IP, 4 H, 10...

Speed to Burn: AL East and NL Central Ripe for the Stealing

Each week, Speed to Burn gives you the lowdown on the speed matchups you should be exploiting in the upcoming period. In addition, the STB will highlight one widely available base thief who can potentially give you a leg up in the category. Cincinnati Reds (@PIT, @CHC) Facing two of the majors' worst teams against the...

Roto Rush: White Sox Win and Win

The Chicago White Sox suffered through a rough April, finishing the first month of the season with a 9-14 record. By June 8, the team was 24-33. Then they caught fire, winning 15 of their next 16 games to climb to 39-34. They've kept the fire burning in July, winning nine of their 10 games in July, including their last...

Kids Are Alright: Michael Brantley Gets Extended Look in Cleveland

With the six-to-eight week thumb injury to Cleveland outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, prized prospect Michael Brantley was called up to fill in. And it sounds like he'll be getting more action than just spot starts. This time, Brantley will be given a more extended trial. ''Brantley will play center field pretty much every...

Speed to Burn: Run on the Royals

Each week, Speed to Burn gives you the lowdown on the speed matchups you should be exploiting in the upcoming period. In addition, the STB will highlight one widely available base thief who can potentially give you a leg up in the category. Seattle Mariners (KC, NYY) Ichiro Suzuki and Chone Figgins are going to run wild...

michael brantley News From the Web

06/02/12 Damon catching on with Indians Source: MLB Derek Lowe was cruising, and Johnny Damon wanted to keep it that way.
06/02/12 Brantley heating up for Indians Source: MLB The Indians have gotten a lot of production from young infielders Lonnie Chisenhall and Jason Kipnis in recent games.
06/02/12 Mauer Snaps Slump as Twins Beat Indians, 7-4 Source: The New York Times - New York NY Mauer entered the game in an 0-for-10 skid, but had an RBI single in Minnesota's four-run first inning.
05/31/12 Tulo leaves with groin injury Source: CBSSports.com Michael Brantley's robbery of Alex Rios wasn't the No. 1 play of the week.
05/30/12 Indians lose to Royals, 6-3 Source: Cleveland.com Less than one week ago, the Indians had a swagger.