Pittsburgh Pirates Archive

  • Other Elite Outfield Fantasy Options
    March 21, 2012

    Here’s a look at the other outfielders who can help you produce following Ryan Braun, Jacoby Ellsbury, Matt Kemp, Jose Bautista and Curtis Granderson.

    6.  Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates:

    The downside for McCutchen is that he plays in Pittsburgh, but he also has free range to stay very aggressive on the base paths.  With 30-stolen base potential and some real pop in his bat, McCutchen is a fun player who looks to be on the rise.

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  • Fantasy Baseball: Early Bat Steals
    April 13, 2011

    Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp had a tough season in 2010, but he’s off to a fantastic start in 2011.  Fantasy owners must be thrilled with his seven stolen bases in just 36 at-bats.  Kemp is also hitting a crazy .472 and has driven in six runs thus far.  If he’s finally having his breakout season, fantasy owners will have stolen him for the most past this season.  Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz is having a great start to the season as well, hitting five home runs already.  He’s leading the league in dingers and has driven in 11 run as well.  If he stays healthy, he’ll end up being a huge steal.

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