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Today's Fantasy Spin Cycle reviews closers, transactions, a look ahead to some potential keeper prospects and a few news and notes. more

Manny Ramirez is back for the Dodgers

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Short Hops

Bruce Herman's light-hearted look at America's pastime is in full swing,

AL Notes: No. 500...and counting

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera earned his 500th career save last weekend. Rivera is the second reliever to record 500 saves, joining all-time leader Trevor Hoffman.

Juan Pierre is probably heading back to the bench

NL Notes: Dodgers must find PT for Pierre

With Manny Ramirez set to return from a 50-game penalty due to the use of performance-enhancing drugs, the question now becomes: How do the first-place Dodgers handle Juan Pierre, one of their hottest hitters?

Ichiro's on a hot streak. Anyone surprised?

Fantasy Spin Cycle: June 29, 2009

Today's Fantasy Spin Cycle reviews the hot players and the cold, the emergency free agents and timely cuts, and all the latest medical reports.

Hanley is hitting .429 with runners in scoring position

Fantasy Spin Cycle: June 26, 2009

Friday's Fantasy Spin Cycle examines the fantasy impact of the latest MLB transactions, breaks out some stimulating stats, turns an eye to keeper leagues, offers a few random thoughts and keeps a close eye on closers.

AL Notes: Smoltz starts tonight for Sox

When John Smoltz takes the mound Thursday night for the Boston Red Sox, he’ll be working on 387 days’ rest. And he'll also be working in a different uniform, the first time that he’s attempted to add to his 210 career wins in a non-Braves jersey.

Russell has shown his muscle this season wit 17 HRs

Short Hops: Russell with the muscle

This week, Short Hops attempts to figure out Seattle's Russell Branyan, determine whether college degrees make better baseball players and makes other interesting observations surrounding America's Pastime.

Colby Rasmus doesn't lack for confidence

NL Notes: Rasmus leads for NL Rookie honors

The tattoo on Colby Rasmus’ upper right arm tells you everything you need to know about the kid’s confidence level. He's backing it up too. The speedy center fielder is the clear frontrunner for National League Rookie of the Year.

Ryan Braun has done a little bit of everything

Fantasy Spin Cycle: June 22, 2009

Monday's Fantasy Spin Cycle reviews the hot players and the cold, the emergency free agents and timely cuts, and all the latest medical reports.

Jose Valverde hasn't had many save opportunities yet

Fantasy Spin Cycle: June 19, 2009

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