Saturday, April 5, 2014

Week 1: Friday's Roundup

Charlie Blackmon's day would have been worth 18 points
in FBLG. That's a pretty good week's worth.
Studs: Pedro Alvarez (RMH) hit 2 solo homers, drove in 3 and scored 3 runs — and stole a base against Yadier Molina!?! Carlos Gonzalez (RMH) had a 2-run homer and a 2-RBI triple. Charlie Blackmon (FA) went 6 for 6 with a homer, 3 doubles, 4 runs and 5 RBIs. He WAS caught stealing, though, so he's still human. Juan Nicasio (FA) struck out 6 and allowed 1 run in a 7-inning win. Like Blackmon, he's available on the waiver wire! 

Duds: Hyun-jin Ryu (FF) posted an ugly minus-5 by allowing 6 earned runs and striking out 2 in a 2-inning loss. Hanley Ramirez (PYB) singled twice but committed an error and was caught stealing. Speaking of getting caught stealing, Billy Hamilton (DZ) finally made his mark on the scoring sheet — getting thrown out stealing as a pinch runner. Yadier Molina (AL) has been eliminated from MVP contention after going 0 for 4 with a throwing error. Chris Owings (RR) singled but committed an error. 

Scores

Fresh Fish 140, E-3 107
Rocky Mountain High 144, Rookies 80
Pitch You Blockhead 121, Tanana in the Tailpipe 101
Ryan's Rangers 127, Misfits 99
Danger Zaun 118, Arbitration Losers 117

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Week 1: Thursday's Roundup

With 21 points already, Angel Pagan has been a monster
for Ryan's Rangers.
Studs: Angel Pagan (RR) homered, doubled, singled and drove in 3. Ryan Zimmerman (FF) had a homer, 3 singles and 2 RBIs. Aaron Hill (DZ) doubled, singled twice, stole a base, drove in a run and scored twice. Todd Frazier (RMH bench) hit a 3-run homer and a solo homer. 

Duds: Daniel Murphy (Misfits) singled and scored, but he also committed 2 errors. Wilin Rosario (Misfits) singled and made an error.  

Transactions: Completing yesterday's move, Ryan's Roidy Rangers add 2B Emilio Bonifacio from the waiver wire.

Scores

Fresh Fish 126, E-3 86
Rocky Mountain High 108, Rookies 57
Pitch You Blockhead 94, Tanana in the Tailpipe 80 
Ryan's Rangers 119, Misfits 79
Danger Zaun 88, Arbitration Losers 71

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Week 1: Wednesday's Roundup

Emilio Bonifacio had 5 singles, 2 steals and a run. He's hitting
.750 this year. On the other hand, he plays for the Cubs...
Studs: It was a great day to be unowned or on a FLBG bench! Aaron Harang took a no-hitter into the seventh for the Braves. Emilio Bonifacio went 5 for 7 for the Cubs (who, naturally, lost anyway). Tim Hudson (AL bench) got thw win and struck out 7 in 7.2 scoreless innings. Dan Haren (RMH) struck out 6 and allowed 1 unearned run in a 6-inning win. Gio Gonzalez (RR) hit a solo homer, struck out 6 and allowed 1 run in a 6-inning win. Tony Cingrani (RR) struck out 9 in 7 scoreless innings. 

Duds: Also known as crappy-shortstop day. Starlin Castro (Tanana) went 0 for 6 with an error. Jhonny Peralta (Fish) went 0 for 3 with an error. 

Transactions: Ryan's Roided-Up Rangers send catcher Wilson Ramos to the DL and activate the equally injured Devin Mesoraco.

Scores

Fresh Fish 94, E-3 77
Rocky Mountain High 74, Rookies 48
Pitch You Blockhead 80, Tanana in the Tailpipe 63
Ryan's Rangers 88, Misfits 73
Danger Zaun 80, Arbitration Losers 51

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Week 1: Tuesday's Roundup

Freddie Freeman homered off Zach Duke and Kyle Lohse.
Studs: Freddie Freeman (AL) had 2 solo homers and a single. Craig Kimbrel (E-3) had a classic Kimbrel game, striking out the side and earning a save. Alex Wood (PYB) struck out 5 and allowed 1 run in a 7-inning win. 

Duds: Jedd Gyorko (AL) scored a run but committed an error. Evan Gattis (Rookies) singled but committed an error. 

Scores

Fresh Fish 81, E-3 65
Rookies 41, Rocky Mountain High 32
Pitch You Blockhead 69, Tanana in the Tailpipe 61
Ryan's Rangers 40, Misfits 36
Danger Zaun 65, Arbitration Losers 47

Week 1: Monday's Roundup

Opening Day was good for the owners of Cody Asche,
Jimmy Rollins (grand slam) and Ben Revere.
Studs: Jose Fernandez (Zaun) struck out 9 and allowed 1 run in a 6-inning win. Ben Revere (AL) had 3 singles, 3 RBIs, 2 runs and a steal. Francisco Liriano (Misfits) struck out 10 in 6 shutout innings. Cody Asche (Rookies) was a triple short of the cycle, scored 4 runs and drove in 2. Anthony Rendon (Rangers) had a 3-run homer and an RBI double. Yovani Gallardo (Fish) struck out 4 and got the win in 6 shutout innings. Adam Wainwright (Tanana) struck out 9 and got the win in 7 shutout innings. David Wright (E-3) singled 3 times, scored 2 runs and drove in 2. 

Duds: Billy Hamilton (Zaun) went 0 for 4 with 4 Ks. Addison Reed (Rookies) served up a 700-foot, 2-run homer to Buster Posey and took the loss. 

Scores

Fresh Fish 56, E-3 39
Rookies 14, Rocky Mountain High 9
Tanana in the Tailpipe 57, Pitch You Blockhead 30
Misfits 33, Ryan's Rangers 27
Danger Zaun 57, Arbitration Losers 20

Monday, March 31, 2014

Preseason moves

Fresh Fish: Place 2B Marco Scutaro on DL, sign and activate 2B Dan Uggla (April move #1).

Rocky Mountain High: Place SP Mat Latos on DL; activate SP Dan Haren.

Tanana in the Tailpipe: Place SP Cole Hamels on DL, sign and activate SP Brandon McCarthy (April move #1).

Danger Zaun: Place RP Aroldis Chapman on DL, activate RP Jim Henderson.


Sunday, March 30, 2014

Week 1: Sunday's Roundup

Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal is tied for the NL lead in
stolen bases — with Adrian Gonzalez.
* Note: Sunday's Padres-Dodgers game is listed under Monday on this week's scoring document.

Welcome back to another season of Studs and Duds! Only one game Sunday, but there were a couple of notable performances.

Studs: Hyun-jin Ryu (Fish) struck out 7 in 7 shutout innings and has racked up 31 points already this season. Andrew Cashner (Zaun) and his curly mullet allowed 1 run in 6 shutout innings while striking out 5.

Duds: Adrian Gonzalez (Zaun) committed an error and went 0 for 4. Hanley Ramirez (PYB) went 0 for 4 with 3 left on base.

Scores

Fresh Fish 14, E-3 0
Rocky Mountain High 2, Rookies 0
Pitch You Blockhead 1, Tanana in the Tailpipe 0
Misfits 1, Ryan's Rangers 0
Danger Zaun 8, Arbitration Losers 0

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Pre-draft rule reminders

Just wanted to clarify a few rules before the draft:
  • Every player on a team's 40-man roster is eligible to be drafted. After the draft, only players on the 25-man roster are eligible to be added. 
  • A reminder that players are eligible to be stolen off your bench if they are not activated for a month. This includes any players on your bench, even if you draft a minor leaguer.
  • Moves will be free until first pitch tomorrow night. If you draft a player on the disabled list, you have until then to sign his roster replacement.
  • Players added to the eligibility pool midweek are not eligible to be added until the following Monday. This includes players traded into the NL, signed as free agents or brought up from the minors. These players will NOT be eligible to be injury replacements until they go through waivers.
  • Check the FBLG rulebook or ask the Commishes for any other rule clarifications.

Spring Training Injury Rundown 4

This week, we're breaking it down by position to make it easy for you, the team owner:

Catcher: Evan Gattis (quad), status unknown. Devin Mesoraco (oblique), status unknown. Yasmani Grandal (knee), might avoid the DL.

First base: None.

Second base: Rafael Furcal (hamstring), expected to return the second week of April. Marco Scutaro (back), status unknown.
One for each Dodgers starting pitcher.

Shortstop: Jean Segura (shoulder), questionable for opening day but not expected to need a DL stint. Freddy Galvis (staph infection), might be back by late April.

Third base: Ed Lucas (broken hand), on the DL for an unknown period. Chase Headley (calf), on track for opening day.

Outfield: Cody Ross (hip), expected back in mid-April. Justin Ruggiano (ankle), expected to be ready for opening day. Matt Kemp (ankle), could be activated next week. Darin Ruf (oblique), expected to miss the first month. Cameron Maybin (biceps), could be back in a month. Chris Denorfia (shoulder), might be ready for opening day. Carlos Quentin (knee), could start the year on the DL.

Starting pitcher: Patrick Corbin, Kris Medlen, Brandon Beachy, Cory Luebke (TJ surgery), out for the year. Bronson Arroyo (back), should avoid a DL stint. Mike Minor (shoulder), out until late April. Gavin Floyd (TJ surgery), out until May. Jake Arrieta (shoulder), out until late April. James McDonald (shoulder tendinitis), status unknown. Mat Latos (knee), out until mid-April. Jhoulys Chacin (shoulder), out until early May. Clayton Kershaw (back), expected to miss a start. Hyun-jin Ryu (toenail), might start Sunday. Josh Beckett (thumb), expected back by mid-April. Chad Billingsley (TJ surgery), out until early May. Jon Niese (elbow), expected to pitch during the first week. Matt Harvey (TJ surgery), expected to miss the season. Cole Hamels (biceps tendinitis), expected back in early May. Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder), status unknown. Jaime Garcia (shoulder), status unknown. Doug Fister (lat), will open the year on the DL. Tyler Chatwood (hamstring), is being evaluated. Tim Lincecum (knee contusion), status unknown.

Relief pitcher: Aroldis Chapman (facial fractures), out at least a month. Jonathan Broxton (forearm), likely to open the year on the DL. Sean Marshall (shoulder), likely to open the year on the DL. Jason Motte (elbow), could return in mid-April.

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Scoring Odds and Ends

Couple notes about some scoring odds and ends

  • Points from the Dodgers-Dbacks games this weekend will be counted toward individual and team totals, but not toward first week head-to-head totals. Once the draft is over, we'll assign those points to the players as "Entering Week" points.
  • The Dodgers and Padres play next Sunday night to "open" the season, but don't play Monday. The Sunday game will go in the Monday column of the opening week scoresheet and will count toward the opening week head-to-head game.
  • We never followed up about the potential change to scoring for blown saves. We've decided not to change the rule.... blown saves will not be penalized beyond the runs allowed/loss that may occur.

Please let us know if there are questions.