First they came for Eaton, but I did not speak out, because I did not own Eaton. Then they came for Haniger, but I did not speak out, because I did not board the Hype Train. Then they came for Cespedes, Braun, and Pollock, but I did not speak out, because I still had Mike... Continue Reading →
Five Hot Bats From the Under 25% Group to Hop On Now (plus a hoppy beer)
Happy Friday, sports fans. It's the homestretch of Week 8, and today I'm going to identify 5 guys to help your offense from the under-25% ownership group, and recommend a nice craft beer to go along with it. Let's hop to it! Adam Frazier (again), OF (PIT) - 20.7% owned If you read my last... Continue Reading →
I’m Not Superstitious, But I am a Little ‘Stitious: Superstition in Baseball
Yes, that title is a direct quote from Michael Scott, and it's my lame segue into one of the most unique and interesting aspects of the sport of baseball: superstition. Today I'm going to delve into the history of superstition in the sport before I recommend two waiver-wire adds (one hitter, one pitcher) and review... Continue Reading →
Dueling Drinks: Starting Pitchers, Beer, and Pitchers of Beer to Grab Right Now
Happy Monday sports fans. Today I’ll be recommending several Starting Pitchers to grab off of the waiver wire from the under 40% ownership group, as well as our first segment of Game of the Week: Dueling Beers. GOTW: Dueling Beers is a new concept in which I’ll identify the week’s premiere pitching matchup, predict an outcome,... Continue Reading →
Bats and Arms: Four Players Under-30% Ownership that Can Help You Now (and cold beer to go with it)
It's been a few days since my last post, but I'm back, and expect updates every weekday from here on out. As always, I'll give some fantasy advice in addition to a craft beer review and recommendation. Today I'm going to examine two bats and two arms from the under 30% ownership group that you... Continue Reading →
Fun Fridays: Making Baseball Fun Again (or why we love the game, and beer)
Good morning sports fans. Since it’s Friday, we’re going to have some fun! Today I’ll be discussing the cultural value and importance of baseball and what makes it so great by breaking down my aforementioned game(s) of the week and at the end recommend a fun craft beer to kickoff your weekend, as well as... Continue Reading →
Weekend Streamers: 5 Guys to Grab Now to Finish Strong
It's Thursday, and the midpoint of your fantasy baseball week. Are you winning? Congrats. Are you losing? I'm sure it's just bad luck and/or your opponent is cheating. Either way, if you're looking for some solid arms to help you win pitching categories over the next few days, I've got you covered. At the end, I'll... Continue Reading →
Wednesday Waiver Wire Wars: Hot Hands
Good morning folks, and welcome to the inaugural weekly Wednesday Waiver Wire War report, where I'll be breaking down key players to target on the wire. This week, I will highlight six players you should consider picking up: two infielders, two outfielders, and two starting pitchers. As well as recommend a craft beer pairing to... Continue Reading →
A Wicked Liftoff: The Year of the Injury
Hello internet, This blog will discuss all things baseball, using the current season as a lens to examine the culture and history of the game, as well as fantasy advice, musings, and beer. If you made it past that first paragraph then you have my thanks and my congratulations. I promise it will only get better.*... Continue Reading →