Gallo's First Homer In Pinstripes Lifts Yankees To Win Over Mariners, And Season-High 10 Games Over .500Joey Gallo hit his first homer as a Yankee, a go-ahead, three-run blast in the seventh inning on Thursday night, and New York beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3.
AP Source: Yanks Reach Deal To Get Slugger Gallo From TexasGallo, 27, should provide a powerful boost for the heavily right-handed Yankees.
Waiver Wire Is Where You Make Winning Moves In Fantasy BaseballThere's always the lucky way to win in fantasy baseball, where you never have an injury or a roster problem. For the rest of us, the waiver wire is our best friend, and that's how most league champions end up claiming the title at the end of the season.
30 Players: Can Joey Gallo And His Tremendous Power Stick In Texas?The young third baseman has prodigious power, but needs to cut down on the strikeouts to stick in the majors.
When It Comes To Fantasy Baseball, Always Beware Wrist And Foot Injuries On Your RosterStrange as it may seem, not all injuries are created equal in sports. In baseball, any kind of hand/wrist injury can really impact a hitter's ability to turn on a fastball, and those players trying to come back from such injuries often struggle at the plate. Likewise, foot injuries are hard to overcome for hitters and pitchers, especially if it's to a plant foot that gives the player power to swing or throw the ball.
You Can't Win Your Fantasy Baseball League In June, But You Can Lose ItSummer is coming; the kids will be out of school soon if they aren't already. This is not the time to forget about your fantasy baseball team. Sure, life gets busy, but the minute you let a transaction period go by unattended is the minute you lose your league. Staying on top of your roster all the time is key to winning your league, even if it becomes a challenge to find the time to manage your team.