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Tag Archive for 'Josh Johnson'

Starting pitcher report for 6.18.2010: Young aces rule

Any of you who own Ublado Jimenez know he’s dominating the fantasy baseball landscape in 2010. It’s been a surprising start for a player who has played to 70 positions higher than his preseason rank, according to Yahoo. There has been massive upheaval at the top of the pitcher ranks, led by Jimenez. Only 11 [...]

Roy Halladay throws 20th Perfect Game in Major League History

Philllies ace Roy Halladay completed the rare perfect game feat against the Florida Marlins this evening in Miami. Halladay struck out 11 in the game. Josh Johnson pitched well against him for Florida, only giving up 1 unearned in 7 innings of work. Congratulations Roy on achieving this rare accomplishment.

Edwin Encarnacion, Ben Zobrist, Kevin Youkilis top fantasy baseball stars this week

Victory in fantasy baseball is usually determined by players on a hot streak. Have the right players in your lineup at the right time and you’re going to win. Few people drafted Edwin Encarnacion, Laynce Nix or Jose Guillen this season, but if anyone had them in their lineup last week, they got a serious [...]

The top 50 overall: These are not your favorite expert’s fantasy baseball rankings

When we all sat down at our computers or draft tables this fantasy baseball preseason we were all geniuses. Our sleepers were still ready to wake, and our bouncebackers still had bounce. We waited until the perfect moment to call out that prospect we just knew would get an early call-up. Now it’s May 21. [...]

Top 10 fantasy baseball producers from 4.26.10: Three 3s equal 12 for Johnson?

It was a night of 3s for Florida pitcher Josh Johnson. As in three hits allowed. Three hits provided (one of his most productive days at the plate) and a career-high three RBI. But it was another career-high that deserves the most praise. As in 12 strikeouts  against the San Diego Padres on Monday. In [...]

Fantasy Baseball Top 10 for 4.15.10: It’s pitchtacular!

Pitchers were fantasy factors around much of baseball Thursday, whether they rocked like the Francisco Liriano of old or stumbled in their debut like Scott Kazmir. Liriano was extra sharp Thursday. His good cheese struck out eight. He walked two and allowed four hits in seven shutout innings. He has a 2.08 ERA this season. [...]