Fantasy football or "Madden"? Aug 11, 2008
The Holy Cows are my fantasy baseball team ... Unlike fantasy baseball, I've actually won fantasy football leagues. (ESPN -- Football News)
Cockcroft: Keeper league targets Aug 9, 2008
ESPN - Next year is already here: Keeper-league targets - Fantasy Baseball ... Next year is already here: Keeper-league targets - Fantasy Baseball. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Toyota veteran driving change at Ford Aug 5, 2008
"Do you guys play Fantasy Baseball?" he asked. Both men had heard of the virtual leagues put together by baseball fanatics, but neither belonged to one. (MSNBC -- Business)
'Step Brothers' fails to step up to expectations Jul 30, 2008
Dale manages a fantasy baseball team; Brennan was recently laid-off from PetSmart. As their parents leave for work, Dale starts his day by playing Guitar Hero, Brennan gets cozy with exercise videos. (Daily Collegian, PA)
White Sox may stand pat at Deadline Jul 27, 2008
"This is not fantasy baseball. I got a whole lot of good ideas to improve this ballclub, a whole lot of good ideas, but they're fantasy. They're not reality based.". is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Trade Deadline talk nothing new to O's Jul 26, 2008
"As a player, you have no control over anything, so if Player X is traded tomorrow, he just packs up and goes to Cincinnati or Seattle or Philadelphia. Until then, it's not a distraction. It's part of baseball. You've got 10-15 teams that are throwing names out there, and you know that writers and guys on TV are going to throw names out there that mean nothing. Everyone's trying to do their Fantasy Baseball team, but as a player, it should never be a distraction, because you have no control over... (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
First-half pitcher stats worth a look Jul 24, 2008
Ron Shandler is the founder of BaseballHQ.com and has been applying component skills analysis to fantasy baseball since 1993. Posted. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cockcroft: Time to replace Wins as a fantasy category Jul 24, 2008
Too many to get into in this space, but when you're thinking about success as it pertains to fantasy baseball, consider this: The minimum qualification for a quality start still results in the pitcher logging a 4 ... And isn't that what fantasy baseball is supposed to be about anyway, demonstrating your ability to pick quality performances. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Fantasy Spin: Jeremy Shockey traded to New Orleans Jul 22, 2008
Christopher Harris is a fantasy baseball, football and racing analyst for ESPN.com. He is a six-time Fantasy Sports Writing Association award winner across all three of those sports. (ESPN -- Football News)
FANTASY CLICKS: Sell-high candidates?; NFL 'Do Not Draft' Jul 22, 2008
The info reveals a hidden truth you'll never find in any preseason mag: Fantasy baseball, during crunch time, is more than just building around great players. It's all about maximizing the superstars' production at the optimum time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mustangs top HGH in Fantasy game Jul 21, 2008
Wildcats manager Bruce Porter comes out to the mound to talk to relief pitcher Bryn Smith after Smith gave up three runs to Bob Stowasser s Team HGH during Saturday afternoon s Santa Maria Valley Packers Fantasy Baseball Game at Hancock College s John Osborne Field ... In all, 26 grown-up players took the field for the inaugural Santa Maria Valley Packers Fantasy Camp baseball game capping off the two-day fantasy baseball weekend with a seven-inning game ... It was a very exciting game, said... (Lompoc Record, CA)
Be Better Than Buffett Jul 20, 2008
Rich Greifner's fantasy baseball team has great growth prospects, dedicated management, and an undesirable win-loss record. Rich owns Jimmy Rollins, as well as shares of Dawson Geophysical. (MSNBC -- Business)
Living the Dream Jul 19, 2008
Former Major League pitcher Bryn Smith shows participants how to throw a ball at the Packers' Fantasy Baseball Camp Friday night at Hancock College's John Osborne Field. --- Len Wood/Staff. (Santa Maria Times)
PD's Feran: New online magazine serves gays and lesbians Jul 18, 2008
The newly launched Baseball Boss puts a new twist on fantasy baseball. Licensed by Major League Baseball at www. (Cleveland.com)
MLB GMs can offer fantasy trading tips Jul 18, 2008
No doubt, those major league general managers are ascribing to the theory that shrewd fantasy baseball owners realized long ago ... The same theory can be applied to fantasy baseball ... Fantasy baseball works the same way. (USA Today -- Sports)
SPORTSWIRE - AHC to host Speed And Agility Clinic Jul 15, 2008
Day two will consist of pre-game batting practice and the Packers Fantasy Baseball Game, which begins at 1 p.m.. The cost is 200 and includes a baseball uniform, Packers jersey with the fans' name on the back a Packers cap, the BBQ and a lifetime of memories. (Santa Maria Times)
McCaffery: At checkpoint, Phils' plan working out Jul 14, 2008
It was fantasy baseball come to life, and in that, it was an appropriate ending to the pre-intermission portion of the season. It's what the Phillies were meant to be. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Trade Spin: Rich Harden to the Cubs Jul 13, 2008
By Tristan H. CockcroftESPN.com (). July 9, 2008, 10:15 AM. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Fantasy sports chat transcript (07/11/2008) Jul 13, 2008
The landscape of fantasy baseball has certainly changed since the last chat. CC Sabathia has joined up with the Brew Crew and making my prediction about the Brewers being a playoff team that much more realistic. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Brewers get Sabathia; will other teams respond with trades? Jul 8, 2008
16 ERA. Sabathia will be a free agent at year's end and could very well be a three-month rental for both the Brewers and fantasy baseball owners alike. NL-only fantasy owners get. (USA Today)
Dodgers mailbag: Why play through injury? Jul 8, 2008
An argument could be made that Park has been the most valuable pitcher on the staff for purposes of a team winning games, which, of course, is not the primary consideration for fantasy baseball. Why haven't the Dodgers traded for Jack Wilson yet. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Harris: Sabathia and LaPorta both gain value Jul 7, 2008
ESPN - Harris: Sabathia and Matt LaPorta both gain value - Fantasy Baseball ... Harris: Sabathia and Matt LaPorta both gain value - Fantasy Baseball ... Christopher Harris is a fantasy baseball, football and racing analyst for ESPN.com. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Fantasy All-Stars Jul 5, 2008
By Jason GreyESPN.com (). July 4, 2008, 2:52 PM. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Cockcroft: Can K-Rod maintain historic saves pace? Jul 3, 2008
ESPN - Can K-Rod maintain historic saves pace. Can K-Rod maintain historic saves pace. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Fantasy baseball Jul 1, 2008
USATODAY.com Chat Transcript. 07/01/2008 - Updated 08:31 AM ET. (USA Today -- Sports)
Fantasy Corner Disabling your team's power Jun 30, 2008
We're talking about the disabled list, which along with "prolonged slump" are two of the most dreaded words in fantasy baseball ... As it is in the jungle, fantasy baseball is survival of the fittest. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Chipping away Jun 26, 2008
400, Jones a chip off a unique block - CBS News. 400, Jones a chip off a unique block. (CBS News)
Fantasy forum Jun 25, 2008
Fantasy baseball: Ron Shandler ... This season, he is contributing to both USA TODAY and Sports Weekly and is here to answer your fantasy baseball questions each Wednesday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Celebrity Gossip vs.Fantasy Sports Jun 25, 2008
Chase Utley & Britney Spears have something in common. Celebrity gossip and Fantasy Sports have more in common than you think. (Suite101.com)
Bucs mailbag: How is this team doing? Jun 24, 2008
I wrote you back just before the season started and got your fantasy baseball opinion. Thanks for that. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Fantasy take Jun 22, 2008
Sean Allen is a fantasy baseball and hockey analyst for ESPN.com. You can e-mail him. (ESPN -- NHL)
Fantasy baseball? Going to the game Jun 22, 2008
Going to the game - NJ.com. Sunday, June 22, 2008. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Cockcroft: Top-10 buy-low candidates Jun 19, 2008
I've been using Macs for longer than I can remember, easily for as long as I've played fantasy baseball (though not as long as I've been writing about it) ... Like, perhaps, our grand game of fantasy baseball. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Fantasy: Value of multi-position players Jun 19, 2008
ESPN - The multi-position studs - Fantasy Baseball ... The multi-position studs - Fantasy Baseball. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Knee fluid is disheartening. Jun 17, 2008
But I play fantasy baseball because I love sports, not because I love business. I wanted Carlos Delgado on my team (the Washington Balls of Anaheim) so I could see what numbers he could put up under my watch. (Slate)
Fantasy chat Jun 15, 2008
Fantasy baseball: Steve Gardner ... Steve writes the fantasy baseball column in Sports Weekly and he's here to offer tips and advice. (USA Today -- Sports)
Settling in on a long season (21) Jun 15, 2008
As the MLB season reaches its fourth week, fantasy baseball is in full swing and now is the time when you can really tell if your team is going to be a contender, or whether its going to be a long summer of struggles trying to unload your unwanted talent ... Until then good luck in your fantasy baseball leagues. (Carroll County Times)
Bolstering Broadway Jun 15, 2008
The site - a sort of fantasy baseball meets the New York Stock Exchange mix - gives members 1 million fake dollars to invest when they enroll. The object is to put together the best portfolio and to try and beat the S&P 500. (New York Post -- Business)
Get a jump on your league Jun 14, 2008
Fantasy Football Fantasy Baseball Advertisement. 00000000. (USA Today -- Sports)
Karabell: Biggest busts on the Player Rater Jun 13, 2008
ESPN - Escape from the bottom of the Player Rater - Fantasy Baseball ... Escape from the bottom of the Player Rater - Fantasy Baseball ... Even though the legendary John Mellencamp once sung about something hurting so good, that just won't fly in fantasy baseball. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Fantasy baseball reopens to new ideas Jun 12, 2008
By Steve Gardner, USA TODAY It's hardly an unusual occurrence for the justice system to have an impact on fantasy baseball ... But it is unusual for the justice system especially the Supreme Court to have an impact on fantasy baseball itself ... But what, exactly, does all of this mean to the millions of people who play fantasy baseball and fantasy sports in general. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cockcroft: Will they ever make it? Jun 12, 2008
ESPN - Will they ever make it. Will they ever make it. (ESPN -- Baseball)
CHAT: Steve Gardner talks fantasy MLB on Mon., at 11 a.m. ET Jun 9, 2008
Steve writes the fantasy baseball column in Sports Weekly and he's here to offer tips and advice. So give him your best pitch and let's play ball. (USA Today -- Sports)
2008 MLB draft review for fantasy Jun 8, 2008
By Jason GreyESPN.com (). June 7, 2008, 9:02 PM. (ESPN -- Baseball)
LaFayette native Lance Ledbetter: Dust-to-Digital -- How to succeed in the music business by trying Jun 7, 2008
Closeup: Lance Ledbetter Family: Wife, April Ledbetter; grandmothers, Sarah Ledbetter and Helen Bell; parents, Stanley and Ann Ledbetter; sister, Julia Edge Organizations: Member of Association for Recorded Sound Collections; member of National Academy of Recording Arts ces Church: First United Methodist of Rock Spring Favorite music: Hip hop, indie rock, and traditional roots music Hobbies: Fantasy baseball, golf, and record collecting Favorite TV shows: Big Brother, Lost, and Top Chef Pet:... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Fantasy best left to the fans Jun 7, 2008
The U.S. Supreme Court made a wise decision last week when it declined to hear a case which would have endangered fantasy baseball and by extension probably all other fantasy sports leagues. That decision let stand a lower court ruling which favored CBC Distribution and Marketing, an operator of fantasy baseball leagues, and the decision rejected arguments of Major League Baseball and players who wanted strict control over how players names and likenesses are used. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Karabell: Reacting to latest player rankings Jun 6, 2008
By Eric KarabellESPN.com (). June 5, 2008, 2:45 PM. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Court refuses to consider fantasy baseball dispute Jun 6, 2008
The lawsuit involves C.B.C. Distribution and Marketing Inc., a Missouri company unable to obtain a license from a subsidiary of Major League Baseball to use players' names in C.B.C.'s fantasy baseball games. The Missouri company sued, saying it did not need a license to continue to sell its fantasy baseball games on its Web site ... A federal court and the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis ruled in favor of the fantasy baseball business, saying that enforcing state law rights would... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Tigers' woes continue Jun 6, 2008
Jason2 wrote on Jun 5, 2008 10:17 AM:" I can, did and do criticize Dombrowski for his off season work. The end of the 2007 season saw the Tigers with a defense that was second to none. Their hitting was the subject of laudatory comment on the right coast, the left coast and all points in between. They had two weaknesses. Their mound needed strengthening (not much). Their offensive tactics were pitiful. They were living and dying on the long ball. Hence, they stranded most of their runners.... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Cockcroft: All-2012 team reaction Jun 5, 2008
The aftermath - Fantasy Baseball ... The aftermath - Fantasy Baseball. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Bell: This could be it for John Smoltz Jun 5, 2008
By Stephania BellESPN.com (). June 4, 2008, 9:36 PM. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Fake Teams, Real Money Jun 4, 2008
In the 2007 romantic comedy "Knocked Up" a woman who suspects her husband of having an extramarital affair discovers he is actually sneaking off to play fantasy baseball. In real life, people who participate in fantasy sports generally do not feel a need to hide what they're doing, and neither do the companies that offer them the opportunity. (Townhall.com)
In this fantasy, fans come first Jun 3, 2008
Writer Daniel Okrent, a founder of Rotisserie League baseball, argues that fantasy baseball has helped fuel the big leagues' popularity. "Never," he said, "has a hand that fed them so well been bitten so forcefully." The Fantasy Sports Association estimates that 7 million to 8 million Americans play fantasy baseball - and are three times as likely to attend games as fans who don't play. (Boston Globe)
High Court Declines to Hear Fantasy Baseball Case Jun 3, 2008
Around 4 million Americans were playing fantasy baseball in 2007, according to the. That translates to a lot of draft parties. (Law.com)
High court rejects fantasy baseball challenge Jun 3, 2008
WASHINGTON - A company that offers fantasy baseball games on the Internet has won its battle to use the names and performance statistics of Major League Baseball players without permission and without paying licensing fees ... There are roughly 11 million fantasy football enthusiasts and 3 million fantasy baseball participants. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
GAME ON! BLOG: The issues at stake Jun 3, 2008
Without comment, the justices declined to hear the case involving C.B.C. Distribution and Marketing Inc., a Missouri company that contends it doesn't need to be licensed by MLB in order to see its fantasy baseball games online. A federal court and the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis had ruled in favor of the fantasy baseball business, saying that enforcing state law rights would violate C.B.C.'s right of free speech protected by the First Amendment. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sox low-key after Ozzie's outburst Jun 3, 2008
"Everyone says, 'Go out and get a leadoff hitter'. Well, as you know, Jerry Owens was targeted as that guy out of Spring Training. I hear, 'Go get this or go get that,' yet nobody gives you names. "Believe me, I can play fantasy baseball with the best of them," Williams added. "I can put together a fantasy team, but dealing in the real world, we, like many other clubs, find whatever you did in the offseason and through your system better hold true to help. " It's a concept Guillen understands,... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Three Fort Polk individuals arrested for burglary of local ... Jun 3, 2008
All of us who see our content repackaged and reused by Internet companies ought to pay attention to the court battle between Major League Baseball and companies producing online fantasy baseball leagues. MLB and major league players want to charge all fantasy leagues for the right to use players names and statistics. (SafetyWire.org)
Supreme Court won't mediate MLB-fantasy flap Jun 3, 2008
A federal court ruled in favor of the fantasy baseball business. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fantasy baseball leagues can keep using the names and statistics of major league players without licensing agreements ... A federal court and the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis ruled in favor of the fantasy baseball business, saying that enforcing state law rights would violate C.B.C.'s right of free speech protected by the First Amendment. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
MLB strikes out against fantasy leagues Jun 3, 2008
com: U.S. Supreme Court avoids fantasy baseball dispute ... U.S. Supreme Court avoids fantasy baseball dispute ... The lawsuit involves C.B.C. Distribution and Marketing Inc., a Missouri company unable to obtain a license from a subsidiary of Major League Baseball to use players' names in C.B.C.'s fantasy baseball games. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Supreme Court refuses to hear MLB appeal against CBC Distribution in fantasy dispute Jun 3, 2008
The November court order contained no information beyond the denial, but in its of CDM's , the court ruled, "The facts in this case barely, if at all, implicate the interests that states typically intend to vindicate by providing rights of publicity to individuals. ... We hold that [CDM's] first amendment rights in offering its fantasy baseball products supersede the players' rights of publicity.". matthewallen@bizjournals. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Fantasy dispute in on-deck circle for Supreme Court Jun 2, 2008
Fantasy baseball owners use the names and statistics of Manny Ram ... WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court justices were spending part of their time last week on fantasy baseball, but not because summer is near and they were bored with the legal work ... Fantasy baseball began a quarter-century ago as a game among friends. (Boston Globe)
Supreme Court May Rule on Fantasy Baseball Leagues May 30, 2008
com - Will the Supreme Court Play Ball With Fantasy Baseball Leagues ... Will the Supreme Court Play Ball With Fantasy Baseball Leagues ... They say using that information on a fantasy baseball product might suggest an endorsement, and amounts to stealing money. (Fox News)
Fantasy insider May 29, 2008
So what better time for fantasy baseball owners to celebrate the need for speed on the basepaths. Stolen bases account for about 25% of a team's offensive output (less in points leagues), but reliable speed merchants are an important component of any successful fantasy team, especially if they can contribute in other areas. (USA Today -- Sports)
The fantasy all-star team of 2012 May 29, 2008
ESPN - Presenting the All-2012 team - Fantasy Baseball ... Presenting the All-2012 team - Fantasy Baseball ... After all, that's what fantasy baseball is all about, predicting the future, right. (ESPN -- Baseball)
