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Scott White
May 9, 2012
Dear Mr. Fantasy: New world order for closers
The relief pitching landscape sure has changed on a dime since opening day. Who are the right replacements to target? Our Scott White re-ranks his top closer options and answers your questions in Dear Mr. Fantasy.
 
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Scott Miller
May 9, 2012
Pitching has been rocky in Colorado, but help might be on the way
The altitude is high in Colorado, and so is the Rockies' ERA. Also, watch out for cyclists. It has been a rough start for Rockies pitching, Scott Miller says, but the situation is still salvageable.
 
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Nando Di Fino
May 8, 2012
Setting the Trends: The unending chase for saves
Closers are losing their jobs at an alarming rate either due to injury or ineffectivness. Our Nando Di Fino touches on some potential closer candidates and other waiver wire gems in Setting the Trends.
 
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Scott White
May 7, 2012
Reality Check: Time to stockpile starters
Teams are doing some strange things with their pitching. Our Scott White comes to grips with the Chris Sale decision and offers seven starters under 50 percent owned who deserve to be rostered.
 
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Jon Heyman
May 7, 2012
Stock Watch: Cubs' first baseman LaHair a revelation so far
Bryan LaHair is on fire and Jon Heyman says it looks like the Cubs' 29-year-old first baseman, after finally getting his first real big-league shot, is no fluke. Elsewhere, Clay Buchholz and Heath Bell could sure use a spark.
 
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Scott White
May 7, 2012
White, Di Fino chat replay (5/7)
Our Scott White and Nando Di Fino answered your Fantasy Baseball questions in advance of Week 6 in their LIVE chat. Check out the transcript.
 
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Ray Ratto
May 7, 2012
Hamels beaning Harper, retribution perpetuates baseball tradition
Cole Hamels, a grizzled vet at 28, knew that 19-year-old phenom Bryce Harper needed to find his place. So he hit him. When Jordan Zimmerman hit Hamels with a pitch, Ray Ratto says the circle was complete. For now.
 
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Scott Miller
May 6, 2012
Weekend Buzz: Star players getting injured in alarming numbers
Mariano Rivera. Pablo Sandoval. Evan Longoria. And those are among the All-Stars who suffered injuries this week alone. Scott Miller says we're only a month into the season, and it seems like every team has an injured star.
 
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Scott White
May 6, 2012
Hit Parade for Week 6
Plenty of pitching matchups to take advantage of as we look ahead to Fantasy Week 6. Our Scott White helps you make sense of some platoons and maximizes your lineup's potential in his Hit Parade.
 
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Al Melchior
May 6, 2012
Shuffling the Rotations for Week 6
A couple of returning starters from injury and a slew of questionable two-start options highlight Fantasy Week 6. Al Melchior has everything you need to set the best rotation for the week ahead in Shuffling the Rotations.
 
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Mike Freeman
May 7, 2012
NFL isn't in danger of dying soon, but you can hear whispers
The NFL is the life force of the American sporting landscape, dominated with bone-jarring hits. But as lawsuits stack up from current and former players, Mike Freeman says the league is in for its biggest fight ever.
 
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Mike Freeman
May 1, 2012
Irrational Harbaugh aside, titles of Patriots, Saints aren't tainted
Ravens coach John Harbaugh diminishes New England's championships as stained because of Spygate. Then he apologized to Bill Belichick. Mike Freeman says the Pats and Saints may have been tainted but their titles weren't.
 
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Gregg Doyel
May 2, 2012
Wait just a minute, folks -- Harbaugh's right, Pats' titles ARE tainted
To argue that the Pats' Spygate-era Super Bowl titles aren't 'stained,' as John Harbaugh articulates, is lunacy. Gregg Doyel says if Harbaugh's wrong, we soon should start accepting the fact water boils at 32 degrees.
 
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Gregg Doyel
May 2, 2012
Jordan hasn't just failed as an exec, he's the greatest failure ever
Michael Jordan might be the greatest basketball player of all time, but as an NBA exec, Gregg Doyel says there's no debate: He's the worst ever. From drafting Kwame Brown No. 1 overall to the Bobcats' 7-59 season, no one's failed like Mike.
 
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Brett McMurphy
May 3, 2012
There's much to be worked out, but thinking playoffs is real progress
Four years ago, the mere proposal of a college football playoff was quickly dismissed. What changed? Brett McMurphy says there's new blood in the BCS hierarchy, and they're listening to the fans and players.
 
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Gregg Doyel
May 7, 2012
NFL players choose to play, so choosing to watch isn't fans' fault
You can't look away from the health issues surrounding NFL players. But as the injuries and fatalities mount, Gregg Doyel says he has no problem watching as long as the players know what they're getting into.
 
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Mike Freeman
May 10, 2012
Ten ways to fix the NFL's growing concussion crisis
The NFL has a gigantic problem with concussions and the deteriorating health of its former players. Mike Freeman, in conjunction with CBSSports.com staff and league officials, compiles 10 ideas to make the NFL safer.
 
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Clark Judge
May 8, 2012
Playoffs? These five 2011 also-rans have a good shot at getting there
Which five new teams make the playoffs this season that fell short last season? Clark Judge has a hunch the long-suffering Bills are due, and also expects the Eagles, Chargers, Bears and Seahawks to play come January.
 
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Gregg Doyel
May 9, 2012
Political correctness doesn't make a boy wanting to play against girls right
It's hard to find any winners in a story about a teenage boy in New York politicking to keep playing field hockey against girls. Gregg Doyel says political correctness has its limits, and in this case, Keeling Pilaro doesn't belong on the field.
 
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Gary Parrish
May 4, 2012
Five for the Weekend: Losing Indiana-Kentucky a blow to the sport
So the Indiana-Kentucky series is over. Is this good for the sport? Gary Parrish says fans suffer most with fewer reasons to watch early season hoops. Who wins? Coaches like John Calipari, who get rich without risk.
 
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Clark Judge
May 3, 2012
Suggs down, Ravens should jump at chance to get Umenyiora out of N.Y.
The Ravens just lost pass-rush star Terrell Suggs for some or all of the season. Draftee Courtney Upshaw is one potential in-house fix. But Clark Judge says unhappy Giant Osi Umenyiora is Baltimore's ideal solution.
 
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