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BREAKING: Tiger Woods Seriously Injured in Car Accident

UPDATE: CNN is also reporting that a statement has been released by the hospital and Woods' publicist, both saying that he has been released from the hospital and in "good" condition...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 3 days ago 1,345 reads 0 comments
Shaquille O'Neal Pays For Girl's Funeral: A True Thanksgiving Moment

While Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most successful active NBA players, he never seems to sacrifice his character and personality through the fame and recognition...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 4 days ago 275 reads 2 comments
Marian Hossa's Debut Puts Chicago Blackhawks Into NHL's Driver Seat

Coming into their game with the San Jose Sharks, the Chicago Blackhawks were considered one of the favorites in the Western Conference. Now, they may have become the team to beat...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 5 days ago 291 reads 4 comments
Josh Beckett Can Solidify Cy Young Status With Win Tonight vs. Yankees

If Josh Beckett's surface statistics are any indication, he is firmly in the running for the American League Cy Young award in 2009. On the season, Beckett has registered an impressive 14-4 record...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 3 months ago 243 reads 6 comments
Yankees-Red Sox: The Red Sox Domination Guide (Late August Edition)

The New York Yankees (76-45) will meet up with the Boston Red Sox (69-51) for a three-game series at Fenway Park starting tonight...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 3 months ago 193 reads 20 comments
Pretty Fly For an Old Guy: Why John Smoltz Will Soar for the St. Louis Cardinals

Let's face it: John Smoltz wasn't a very good pitcher with the Boston Red Sox. In 40 innings pitched this season, Smoltz has posted a 2-5 season record with an 8.32 ERA and 1.70 WHIP. Opponents have posted an on-base percentage against of ...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 3 months ago 656 reads 19 comments
Should Manny Ramirez Sit Out The All-Star Game?

OK, so we all knew this would happen. Manny Ramirez currently sits outside the top three National League vote-getters for the outfield position and Joe Torre made his case known today...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 6 months ago 107 reads 11 comments
2009 Washington Redskins: Playbook Changes and Adjustments

Coming into the 2009 season, the Washington Redskins should not expect too many drastic changes to a successful offensive playbook from 2008...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 6 months ago 367 reads 2 comments
2009 Washington Redskins Coaching Staff Preview

The Washington Redskins have a talented, experienced coaching staff coming into the 2009 season. While Jim Zorn, their head coach, is not as experienced in his role, the coordinators have past experience that the players will lean on...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 6 months ago 328 reads 0 comments
2009 Washington Redskins: Positional Needs/Weaknesses

The Washington Redskins have several holes on their 2009 roster that should be addressed in training camp and the preseason. Here is a rundown of each of the positions where the Redskins need to make adjustments to cover their weaknesses...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 6 months ago 567 reads 2 comments
Ten Questions For The Washington Redskins' Jason Campbell!

If given the chance to interview any player from the Washington Redskins, I would select quarterback Jason Campbell. There were many questions surrounding Campbell's future with the Washington Redskins, especially around the 2009 NFL Draft...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 6 months ago 180 reads 0 comments
Washington Redskins in 2009: Team Expectations

The Washington Redskins should be an improved football team in 2009. After finishing in last place in the NFC East with a record of 8-8 in 2008, the team should be hungry for improvement over the likes of division rivals Dallas and Philadelphia...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 6 months ago 323 reads 0 comments
Fantasy Baseball Impact: Manny Ramirez's PED Suspension

Manny Ramirez was suspended this morning by Major League Baseball for usage of performance-enhancing drugs. Manny's suspension has already had a profound impact on Dodger fans, personnel, and ...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 6 months ago 3,460 reads 0 comments
Phil Hughes: An Immediate Fantasy Baseball Pickup

With Chien-Ming Wang possibly going to the Disabled List for being terrible, former top prospect Phil Hughes could have an opportunity to be recalled to the big team for next Tuesday’s start against Detroit...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 7 months ago 664 reads 0 comments
Toronto Blue Jays Bullpen/Closer Watch: Scott Downs and Jason Frasor

The Toronto Blue Jays have had issues with their current closer this year. BJ Ryan, a formerly established closer, has not done very well to date this season...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 7 months ago 1,015 reads 0 comments
Catcher Risers and Fallers: Top Fantasy Baseball Adds

The catcher position is one of the toughest positions to fill on a fantasy roster if you miss out on the top players. With Ryan Doumit and Kenji Johjima ailing, many owners have been forced to run to their waiver wire to roster for new catchers...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 7 months ago 470 reads 0 comments
Brandon Wood Recalled by Angels: Worth a Fantasy Pickup?

Brandon Wood, one of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim’s top prospects was recalled to the Major League team. He had an average second half of the season last year for the Angels...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 7 months ago 284 reads 5 comments
Is Chien-Ming Wang a Buy Low Opportunity?

Chien-Ming Wang, a starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, has had an absolutely terrible start to the season. In three starts this season, his record is 0-3 with an ERA of 34.50 and a 2/6 K/BB ratio...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 7 months ago 3,864 reads 0 comments
Nick Swisher Bats Fourth For Yankees: Worth a Fantasy Baseball Pickup?

Nick Swisher started today’s game for the Yankees, batting in the four-slot behind star slugger Mark Teixeira. With Xavier Nady out, Swisher steps into a full-time role in the outfield for the Yankees...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 7 months ago 165 reads 3 comments
Jason Kubel: A Potential Breakout Player in 2009

Jason Kubel, an outfielder and designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins, broke out last night. He hit for the cycle, including a grand slam home run that won the game for the Twinkies...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 7 months ago 371 reads 0 comments
Fantasy Baseball Early Drops: Whom To Target

Many owners are panicking early on in the fantasy baseball season, and it is your chance to buy low on some great players that are experiencing slow starts...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 7 months ago 269 reads 2 comments
Denver Post: Manny Corpas Could Close for Colorado Rockies

The Denver Post is reporting that Manny Corpas could take over the closer role for the Rockies from Huston Street. Street, who has gotten off to a slow start in the 2009 season, closed for the Oakland Athletics before being traded to Colorado...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 7 months ago 300 reads 1 comments
Is Francisco Liriano's Slow Start a Reason for Concern?

The Minnesota Twins boast one of the best young rotations in all of Major League Baseball. Francisco Liriano is the ace of the rotation, but he has started off the season slow, with a 0-2 record with a ERA of 6...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 7 months ago 126 reads 0 comments
Jason Motte and Chris Perez Lead the Way: The Cardinals' Closer Situation

People have been asking me over the past few days: Who is in line to get saves for the St. Louis Cardinals? Closers are obviously at a premium in any fantasy baseball league (unless your league ...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 7 months ago 597 reads 0 comments
Tim Wakefield: An Easy Fantasy Baseball Pass

In the Boston Red Sox-Oakland Athletics game today, Tim Wakefield had a stellar performance. He took a no-hitter all the way into the eighth inning, and was a mere five outs away from recording it...

Written by Forrest W. Kobayashi about 7 months ago 121 reads 0 comments

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Forrest W. Kobayashi Article Archive

BREAKING: Tiger Woods Seriously Injured in Car Accident

Shaquille O'Neal Pays For Girl's Funeral: A True Thanksgiving Moment

Marian Hossa's Debut Puts Chicago Blackhawks Into NHL's Driver Seat

Josh Beckett Can Solidify Cy Young Status With Win Tonight vs. Yankees

Yankees-Red Sox: The Red Sox Domination Guide (Late August Edition)

Pretty Fly For an Old Guy: Why John Smoltz Will Soar for the St. Louis Cardinals

Should Manny Ramirez Sit Out The All-Star Game?

2009 Washington Redskins: Playbook Changes and Adjustments

2009 Washington Redskins Coaching Staff Preview

2009 Washington Redskins: Positional Needs/Weaknesses

Ten Questions For The Washington Redskins' Jason Campbell!

Washington Redskins in 2009: Team Expectations

Fantasy Baseball Impact: Manny Ramirez's PED Suspension

Phil Hughes: An Immediate Fantasy Baseball Pickup

Toronto Blue Jays Bullpen/Closer Watch: Scott Downs and Jason Frasor

Catcher Risers and Fallers: Top Fantasy Baseball Adds

Brandon Wood Recalled by Angels: Worth a Fantasy Pickup?

Is Chien-Ming Wang a Buy Low Opportunity?

Nick Swisher Bats Fourth For Yankees: Worth a Fantasy Baseball Pickup?

Jason Kubel: A Potential Breakout Player in 2009

Fantasy Baseball Early Drops: Whom To Target

Denver Post: Manny Corpas Could Close for Colorado Rockies

Is Francisco Liriano's Slow Start a Reason for Concern?

Jason Motte and Chris Perez Lead the Way: The Cardinals' Closer Situation

Tim Wakefield: An Easy Fantasy Baseball Pass

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