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Podcast Episode 29

Podcast Episode 29

Host T-Ray and co-host Joe talk in detail about the six games this past week (@ Dragons, vs. Swallows). We choose our players of the week, talk about how we would deal with the 4-foreigner conundrum, get a fantasy update, and predict the week to come as well. Also, a reminder to send us your pictures for “Humans of Koshien”!…

Fantasy Tigers 2016 – Update 5

Fantasy Tigers 2016 – Update 5

The interesting thing about fantasy Tigers is that even though you want the Tigers to win and every player to do well, you definitely want your own guys to be getting counting stats, and you cheer extra for your own guys! Look at the ever-so-slight difference in team batting average this week! Every hit matters! The…

vs. Swallows – May 6-8 – Below .500 at Koshien!

The Tigers were looking for just their second three-game winning streak of the year, and needed a strong series to distance themselves from the defending Central League champions, who have shown signs of waking out of their early spring slumber. Game 35 – Friday, 5/6: The last time the Tigers’ starting nine’s average age was…

Fantasy Tigers 2016 – Update 4

Fantasy Tigers 2016 – Update 4

We have now played our way into the month of May! The season is starting to take shape, but the fantasy league sees most categories still up for grabs! The original fantasy draft (in order) can be seen here. Keep in mind that farm teams (marked with “2” after the owner’s name) have their overall stats…

Podcast Episode 28

Podcast Episode 28

Host T-Ray and co-host Joe talk in detail about the six games at Koshien (vs. Giants, vs. BayStars). We choose our players of the week, players of the month, discuss potential farm moves, get a fantasy update, and predict the week to come as well. Also, two new ways for you, the listener, to get involved in the H-TEN…

vs. BayStars – April 29-May 1 – Slow Starts, Strong Finishes

After the embarrassment fed to them earlier in the week against the Giants, Hanshin had something to prove in this series. Could they make their week look respectable by taking their frustrations out on the last place BayStars? Game 29 – Friday, 4/29: K, I have to admit that I am not sure how many times…

Podcast Episode 27

Podcast Episode 27

On this special episode, T-Ray talks with special guest Stephen Greene, CEO of Rockcorps. We spend a good amount of time talking about RockCorps, particularly the upcoming campaign in Japan, as well as Stephen’s “Road to Tiger Fandom” before we talk a little about the team, its stars, manager, future, and more. Opening song – H-TEN02…

vs. Giants – April 26-28 – Sweep Barely Avoided

Let me start off with my personal story. A friend of mine, who is a Tigers fan, said he wanted to take in a game before he left for the States at the end of the month. I found seats to Tuesday’s game despite it being a sellout. I’m pumped. Then I get word from…

Fantasy Tigers Update #3 – 4/24/16

Fantasy Tigers Update #3 – 4/24/16

The season is a month old now and we are starting to see players shuffling, others scuffling and yet others breaking out. The original fantasy draft (in order) can be seen here. We have gotten into a good groove in which we are updating things weekly now. Keep in mind that farm teams (marked with…