2018-10-16 23:44
It’s here, folks! A fresh NBA season is upon us, with a blank slate for every franchise. There must be a lot running through your mind – what to expect from each team, what playe… Read More
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2018-10-15 22:09
Just in time for the 2018-19 season, the NBA Offseason Playlist finale is the perfect way to wrap up the eventful summer of roster changes throughout the league. Whether teams mixed up their… Read More
2018-10-13 15:30
The NBA Offseason is nearing an end as the new basketball season is just days from tip-off. There is no better time to continue with the Offseason Playlist, this time looking at the Pacific… Read More
2018-10-05 13:30
Welcome back to the NBA Offseason Playlist! We have officially flipped the last blank page of our basketball calendars – as we move into October, NBA action is finally in sight. T… Read More
2018-09-27 12:30
The third edition of the NBA Offseason Playlist finds us examining the five teams in the Southeast division to cap off the Eastern Conference. There is some interesting music diversity in th… Read More
2018-09-18 12:30
We’re onto Week 2 of the NBA Offseason Playlist to discuss the Central Division where the Cavaliers, Pacers, Pistons, Bulls, and Bucks all looked to better position themselves for the… Read More
2018-09-10 12:30
When I’m not working, sleeping, or eating, chances are I am watching basketball or listening to music. Often, I am indulged in sports or music while working and eating. If I don’… Read More
2018-07-30 13:30
As July winds down and the dust settles over some of the hectic free agent signings, now is a good time to take a deep breath. A whole lot has happened in the NBA over the last month alone… Read More
2018-07-06 20:32
Padres prospect MacKenzie Gore talks his outing, emotion, and putting his blister behind him.
Tin Caps Manager Anthony Contreras on Gore’s curveball and his progress this season.
Colum… Read More
2018-06-22 19:55
Nick Pratto (KC) discusses two-way players and his approach to lefties (2:15 – 5:32).
Column: https://www.royalsreview.com/2018/6/19/17473908/nick-pratto-kansas-city-royals-future… Read More
2018-06-21 18:20
The day has finally come: it is the 2018 NBA draft day and after not writing in a few months, I am itching to share my flaming hot takes on this year’s draft class.
It’s painful… Read More
2018-06-06 11:00
Thoughts on the 6/5 starts of Carlos Martinez (STL) and Madison Bumgarner (SF), both starting their first games off DL stints.
How wild was Martinez? Bumgarner the CH king?
Each pitcher&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-05-23 09:30
Thoughts on the 5/22 starts of Walker Buehler (LAD) and Gerrit Cole (HOU).
Buehler more dominant than Cole?
Each pitcher’s final line from their Monday and Tuesday, May 21-22 start&hel&hell…Read More
2018-05-16 09:00
Thoughts on the 5/15 starts of Jose Berrios (MIN), Jack Flaherty (STL), and Noah Syndergaard (NYM).
Berrios dominant. Flaherty and Syndergaard strong.
Each pitcher’s final line from th… Read More
2018-05-11 12:00
Emily Waldon, most notably of The Athletic Detroit, joins Two Strike Approach for a conversation on sports media, her experience covering players, and what the future holds for baseball cove… Read More
2018-05-09 09:00
Thoughts on the 5/8 starts of Luis Castillo (CIN), Blake Snell (TB), and Lucas Giolito (CHW).
Castillo locked in. Snell strong late. Giolito struggling.
Each pitcher’s final line from… Read More
2018-05-02 09:00
Thoughts on the 5/1 starts of Mike Soroka (ATL), Michael Wacha (STL), and Jon Gray (COL).
Soroka’s sinker is devastating. Wacha’s perplexing curveball usage. Gray’s slider… Read More
2018-04-25 10:00
Thoughts on the 4/24 starts of Luke Weaver (STL), Charlie Morton (HOU), and Tanner Roark (WSH).
Weaver roughed up again, does it matter? Merely a blip for Morton too? Will Roark stop hanging… Read More
2018-04-18 09:00
Thoughts on the 4/17 starts of Shohei Ohtani (LAA), Lance McCullers (HOU), and Nick Pivetta (PHI).
Was Ohtani tipping his pitches or was it the blister? McCullers back on track? Pivetta&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-04-15 16:00
1. Cleveland Browns: Sam Darnold, QB, USC
Will this be the year the Browns finally end decades of misery at the quarterback position? With the first pick, they get to choose the franchise QB… Read More
2018-04-13 15:30
The opportunity to lay eyes on some of the best prospects in the game, on one field, doesn’t arise often. When it does, it can come with consequences. In my two looks at the Hartford Y… Read More
2018-04-11 09:00
Thoughts on the 4/10 starts of Patrick Corbin, Tyler Skaggs, and Sean Manaea.
Lance dives into three starters he watched on Tuesday night, providing granular analysis of each outing and his… Read More
2018-04-09 13:30
Time flies. It’s the last edition of the NBA Stock Watch for the 2018 season! We’ve had a busy 25 weeks of monitoring the ever-changing stock market of NBA players and teams, and… Read More
2018-04-06 15:30
“An Interesting and Bad Suggestion for Billy Hamilton.” The title of Travis’ column says it all. Taking you into a Spring Training clubhouse, the author of “Big Data… Read More
2018-04-04 18:00
The inaugural edition of Sunday Night Baseball provided the fourth matchup of this young season between Bochy’s Giants and Roberts’ Dodgers. Flaunting their offensive strength, t… Read More
2018-04-04 09:00
Recapping the happenings around the MLB for Tuesday April, 3.
Breakdown of Jack Flaherty’s start in Milwaukee. Literal breakdown of the Cardinals’ bullpen. Clayton Kershaw still… Read More
2018-03-29 15:30
Aaron Nola is primed for a stellar 2018. Lance takes a look at a column by Ben Harris, The Athletic, about the Phillies’ ace and what changed during 2017.
LINK TO COLUMN
https://www.t… Read More
2018-03-28 18:30
Bold predictions have always been hard for me to accept and/or enjoy. Some are “bold predictions” in that they are not actually bold and some are so outlandish, they seem to be a… Read More
2018-03-28 15:30
This will be a perennial tradition of mine. I think it’s essential for fantasy analysts of any level to plant their flags on certain teams, or showcase the leagues which they will… Read More
2018-03-27 18:30
Host Lance Brozdowski returns with a brief intro to what’s in store for the 2018 season. “Spoken Columns”, gameday recaps, and classic longform interviews will all grace th… Read More
2018-03-27 15:30
Heading into 2018, the line between competing teams and those already out of contention seems to be stronger than ever. Rebuilds swinging into full force have limited how bold one can be wit… Read More
2018-03-26 15:30
95 percent of Dinelson Lamet’s repertoire is composed of two pitches. You probably had some idea of this statistic, given your willingness to read about a pitcher on the San Diego Padr… Read More
2018-03-22 18:00
I keep kicking myself for not studying the 2016 Statcast data enough. The writing was on the wall for some of 2017’s biggest breakouts. Aaron Judge lead all players in average exit vel… Read More
2018-03-16 15:00
Looking for Lance’s 1-100 overall rankings?
Follow this link
These ranks are for standard, 5×5 roto leagues.
Below my list you’ll see a sentence or two for each player. I e… Read More
2018-03-15 15:30
I’ve heard it all draft season. Why do you want 200 strikeouts so early? His BABIP and HR/FB percentage are unsustainable. Did you see his second half? Aaron Judge was unusable in redr… Read More
2018-03-09 16:30
These ranks are for standard, 5×5 roto leagues.
Let’s get right to it, no time for banter! Below my list you’ll see a sentence or two for each player. I encourage you to re… Read More
2018-03-03 14:00
I can’t shake myself from latching onto spring training hype trains. Even after all we’re taught about small sample sizes, I find myself watching games and wondering whether &hell…Read More
2018-02-15 16:30
Fluctuation of prospect value during the offseason is a mental exercise. Given the lack of activity to substantiate one’s changing opinion, hype can often be attributed to reputable na… Read More
2018-02-06 16:30
The grades on Cristian Pache’s Fangraphs page, reported on during 2017 are impressive: 70-grade speed, 70-grade arm, 60-grade future glove.
With 50 considered the average for a given t… Read More
2018-01-31 16:30
Q: What is the most intriguing individual matchup?
A; Legarrette Blount vs the Patriots front seven is my pick for the most intriguing matchup coming up in the Super Bowl. Blount is a former… Read More
2018-01-30 16:45
Cost-controlled, 4-WAR players have the ability to revamp a farms system. The Brewers confirmed that notion by paying a hefty price to nab a piece that pushes the National League Central int… Read More
2018-01-24 16:45
It’s that time of the year again. My last prospect list hit the internet back in August. Now I’m back for more.
Co-hosting the Razzball Prospect Podcast with Ralph Lifshitz… Read More
2018-01-23 16:30
Q: Who is your pick for this season’s NFL MVP?
A: This is a question on the minds of many when the season comes to a close, and I’m going to take this opportunity to make this we… Read More
2018-01-18 00:12
Dirk Nowitzki vs. Andrea Bargnani. One of the best big men to ever grace the hardwood vs. one of the biggest draft busts in NBA history. This is the risk vs. reward that front offices attemp… Read More
2018-01-17 16:30
Given the stagnant nature of 2018’s offseason, column ideas have ventured into the abyss of niche topics. Each filling a space in time which transaction analysis, in prior years, would… Read More
2018-01-10 23:48
NBA teams are on pace to make more three-pointers this season yet again. Three-point records are shattering left and right as players are continuing to master their craft. Daryl Morey, gener… Read More
2018-01-09 16:30
Q: Which team came up with the most surprising results on Wild Card Weekend?
A: Two lower seeded teams managed to turn the tables on a higher seed and claim the victory. Both the Tennessee T… Read More
2018-01-06 20:07
Q: Which team had the biggest surprise performance this season?
A: A few teams could fit this criteria, but I’ll talk about one in a positive direction, and one in a negative sense.
Th… Read More
2018-01-04 16:30
For those willing to reinvest, Byron Buxton dangled a carrot of hope on life’s treadmill at the end of the 2016 season. Many lunged for the carrot, others did not.
Those who resisted t… Read More
2017-12-31 22:00
Q: Who will be the two wild card teams in the AFC?
A: Four teams have a chance at two wild card spots going into the final week of the season. These teams include the Baltimore Ravens at 9-6… Read More
2017-12-30 23:11
Our picks for Week 17 of the NFL season.
The post Week 17 Pick Pool – The Final Chapter appeared first on Big Three Sports Read More
2017-12-23 22:13
Our picks for Week 16 of the NFL season.
The post Week 16 Pick Pool appeared first on Big Three Sports Read More
2017-12-21 16:00
I’ve always wondered if certain players are aware of the comparisons floated with their names.
For one, it could be valuable to observe and learn from a player with similar mechanics… Read More
2017-12-19 19:00
Will the Patriots be able to duplicate this Sunday’s Success over the Steelers come playoff time?
This Sunday gave us one of the most intense games of the 2017 NFL season when the New… Read More
2017-12-19 16:00
My interviews were complete, I devised a plan of attack, and wrote; the latter a cathartic experience for anyone who contemplates a singular topic for an unhealthy amount of time. One week a… Read More
2017-12-16 22:11
Our picks for Week 15 of the NFL season.
The post Week 15 Pick Pool appeared first on Big Three Sports Read More
2017-12-12 20:21
Q: How much trouble are the Philadelphia Eagles in without Carson Wentz?
A: With about four minutes left in the third quarter during Sunday’s game against the LA Rams, Wentz scrambled… Read More
2017-12-09 22:08
Our picks for Week 14 of the NFL season.
The post Week 14 Pick Pool appeared first on Big Three Sports Read More
2017-12-05 18:30
Q: Who has the best defense in the NFL?
A: Although I’m sure many others deserve to be in the conversation, three names dominate this conversation, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Baltim… Read More
2017-12-05 14:30
Each baseball fan has a set of specific events throughout time they remember fondly. Some exist in said group because of their emotional impact on your fandom. Others remain on the periphera… Read More
2017-11-30 13:00
The reception around Eli Manning’s benching by Head Coach Ben McAdoo has livened an otherwise dismal season for the New York Giants. Even if it’s a different kind of “life… Read More
2017-11-30 00:27
What comes before the powerful sound of thunder? Lightning.
When you see a lightning bolt, you understand that there’s something powerful happening. However, you can’t truly gra… Read More
2017-11-29 13:00
We find ourselves in the midst of an exceptionally intriguing offseason. Rarely is there an opportunity to acquire a prior year’s MVP and remain in position to nab the number two asset… Read More
2017-11-28 16:30
Q: Can Jimmy Garoppolo save San Francisco?
A: The San Fransisco 49’ers traded for New England Patriots backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo shortly before the trade deadline arrived this… Read More
2017-11-26 22:05
Our picks for Week 12 of the NFL season.
The post Week 12 Pick Pool appeared first on Big Three Sports Read More
2017-11-23 14:25
Our picks for Week 12 of the NFL season…
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The post Week 12 Football Pick Pool – Big Spreads appeared first on Big Three Sports Read More
2017-11-21 16:30
Q: With the standard fantasy trade deadline coming up, who are some names worth thinking about?
Jordy Nelson
A fantasy stud last year, Nelson started this year strong as well. Unfortunately… Read More
2017-11-18 20:33
Our picks for Week 11 of the NFL season…
(Photo via the Wiki Creative Commons, seen here)
The post Week 11 Football Pick Pool – Rainy Cleveland appeared first on Big Three Spor… Read More
2017-11-16 16:30
The NBA landscape usually experiences gradual changes and modifications over time. That includes player development, sporadic free-agent signings, and notable trades. However, this summers&r&hell…Read More
2017-11-14 16:30
Q: Are the Pittsburgh Steelers the favorites for the AFC title?
A: Watching the Steelers nearly lose to a pretty poor Indianapolis Colts team on Sunday, I found myself wondering the very sam… Read More
2017-11-12 19:19
Thank you to Sean Lahman, Sahadev Sharma, and Dan Blewett for their time and insight.
This podcast is a compilation of interviews conducted by Lance Brozdowski during 2017. Each interview ca… Read More
2017-11-09 16:30
Our picks for Week 10 of the NFL season…
Photo via the Wiki’s creative commons, seen here.
The post Week 10 Football Pick Pool – Rams Rolling appeared first on Big Three… Read More
2017-11-07 16:30
Q: What happened to the Chiefs?
A: Since starting 5-0 in their first five games, the Kansas City Chiefs have since gone on to lose three of the next four games. While this could look like th… Read More
2017-11-05 17:15
Major League Baseball starts every at bat with an 0-2 count, and its opposition is the NBA. For many, that perception is accurate. The NBA has evolved into a 365-day sport, with its amateur… Read More
2017-11-03 15:30
The Process doesn’t work out for everyone in Philadelphia. Jahlil Okafor, a former third overall pick, requested a buyout after being an afterthought on a jammed-pack Sixers front… Read More
2017-11-02 23:34
Our pick for week nine in of the NFL season…
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The post Week Nine Football Pick Pool – Watson Injured appeared first on Big Three Spo… Read More
2017-10-31 15:30
Q: Has the Pats defense turned it around?
A: They have, sort of. Statistically, they have dominated, but a deeper look might cause some concern. I wrote about how the defensive side of the b… Read More
2017-10-30 13:30
Everyone’s favorite weekly hoops column, the NBA Stock Watch, is back for the 2017-18 season! Just like the New York Stock Exchange, the National Basketball Association is constantly c… Read More
2017-10-29 00:13
Our picks for week eight of the NFL season…
The post Week Eight Football Picks Pool – London Calling, Steelers Rising appeared first on Big Three Sports Read More
2017-10-24 18:00
Q: What happened to some of the offenses playing yesterday?
Of the 16 teams playing in a 1:00 PM game on Sunday, five of them failed to score a touchdown. In fact, the Arizona Cardinals and… Read More
2017-10-24 13:30
Everyone’s favorite weekly hoops column, the NBA Stock Watch, is back for the 2017-18 season! Just like the New York Stock Exchange, the National Basketball Association is constantly c… Read More
2017-10-20 00:48
Our picks for the week…
Good luck!
Photo via the Flickr Creative Commons.
The post Week Seven Football Pick Pool – Facing the Injury Bug appeared first on Big Three Sports Read More
2017-10-17 18:30
Q: Is Adrian Peterson back?
A: In Peterson’s first seven NFL seasons (all with the Minnesota Vikings) he established himself as an elite runner and a top fantasy option. In each of tho… Read More
2017-10-17 13:00
What. An. Offseason. The past four months of signings and blockbuster trades have completely rearranged the landscape of the NBA coming into the 2017-18 season. If you don’t belie… Read More
2017-10-16 15:30
If there is one year where NBA betting is going to be unpredictable, it’s most likely this one. The summer of 2017 brought mountainous changes to the NBA and has everyone trying to fig… Read More
2017-10-13 15:30
Kyle Kuzma’s name has been all over the place this summer. The 27th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft has been rained with praise for his impressive appearances in this year’s Summer Le… Read More
2017-10-13 01:09
Two consensus games this week for our crew. Five games in total with spreads at, or greater than 9.5.
Here we go…
The post Week Six Football Pick Pool – Blowout City appeared… Read More
2017-10-10 15:30
Q: Which major injury hurts more, J.J. Watt or Odell Beckham Jr.?
A: Both of these injuries are absolutely devastating to their respective teams. On one hand, J.J. Watt is one of the best de… Read More
2017-10-06 15:30
The NBA offseason is in the past and the regular season is in sight! With just a week and a half remaining until the 2017-18 campaign is underway, let’s break down the final division i… Read More
2017-10-06 00:19
Our picks for week five…
…yes, we’re hoping for some improvement too…
Photo via the Flickr Creative Commons, thanks to Keith Allison for the shot of Cam.
The p… Read More
2017-10-05 15:30
I’ll admit it. Fantasy football is much better than it’s counterpart, fantasy basketball. As much as I love and follow the NBA, fantasy hoops will never be at that level. The num… Read More
2017-10-03 15:30
Q: Which 0-4 team has a long shot to bounce back, if any?
A: Week four sees four teams sitting without a win at its conclusion, but I see the New York Giants as the team with the best chance… Read More
2017-10-03 03:51
A bit of reflection on the season that was and the individuals I interviewed and spoke to.
My appreciation extends far beyond the words which I speak, I sincerely mean that.
***After recordi… Read More
2017-10-03 01:21
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I’m more than happy to announce a little partnership with the fantastic individuals over at FantasyPostseason.com.
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2017-09-29 15:30
October is almost here, and that means that the NBA Offseason is nearing an end and the regular season is quickly approaching. So, let’s get back to reviewing the summers for every NBA… Read More
2017-09-28 23:51
Ten home underdogs in week three accurately foreshadowed disaster. We had one picker over 50%, with a few below the 30% mark, driving down our overall 2017 season percentages to marks we hop… Read More
2017-09-26 15:35
Q: Which team will stay unbeaten the longest?
A: Just the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons are left with a zero in the loss column at the conclusion of week three, less than the five t… Read More
2017-09-22 15:30
With the Eastern Conference covered, the 2017 NBA Offseason Playlist is rolling along! This week, the series will be jumping into the stacked Western Conference by reviewing the Northwest DI… Read More
2017-09-22 03:50
Comparisons often exist purely to be peppered with qualifiers. The title of this column is an apt example of this exact situation. Rhys Hoskins of the Philadelphia Phillies and Matt Olson of… Read More
2017-09-22 00:02
Over on Bill Simmons’ domain – The Ringer – Mike Lombardi noted the New Orleans Saints possess only one win in the month of September since 2014. If it isn’t obv… Read More
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