Archive for September 2004

Ben looks at the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers, as well as five other pairs of teams that saw a big reversal in their spots in the standings from one year to the next.

Four infielders highlight Ben’s list of the hottest fantasy hitters of the week, and three others appear on the list of those who are not so hot.

Ben takes a look at a pitcher with a chance to become the first to lose 20 games since, well, since just last season. Apparently losing 20 games isn’t that bad if it’s only been one year since the last person did it.

Ben talks about Oakland’s Big Three, Nomar Garciaparra’s season and some impressive relievers.

Ben takes a look at 10 players who have come back from earlier injuries and are playing very well right now.

Ben takes a look at a dozen players who have been red hot during the last week.

Ben talks about the increasingly impressive group of major-league catchers, this year’s two sure-thing batting champs, and some players with a lot of homers despite not a lot of at-bats.

Ben looks into his fantasy mailbag and finds a couple questions asking him to rank groups of players, and he obliges.

Ben takes a look at a dozen closers from around the majors.

Five batters who hit at least .500 this week highlight Ben’s list of the hottest fantasy players.