All Entries in the "Fantasy Baseball" Category
Must Win Situation: Chasing Wins in Fantasy Baseball
The recent trade of Michael Pineda from the Seattle Mariners to the New York Yankees has created a lot of buzz, both in baseball circles and fantasy baseball debates. In regard to fantasy value, many people have stated that Pineda’s value immediately increases with his trade from the lowly Mariners to the mighty Bronx Bombers. Why is this? [...]
Deep Sleepers: Catcher and the Infield
A few weeks ago Chris McBrien offered a great list of fantasy baseball sleepers, as well as an excellent explanation of their role on your team for the 2012 season. However, as we all know, you can never be too prepared for your fantasy baseball draft! With that said, I have decided to dive in [...]
Keystone Keepers: Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Second Basemen in 2012
Second base is an interesting position for fantasy baseball owners to be sure. There are very few elite players at the position (Robinson Cano andDustin Pedroia), so it is often a position that is left until the later rounds to be filled on most fantasy squads. As a result, finding a fantasy sleeper pick at second base can go a long way to [...]
Catching Some Z’s: Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Catchers in 2012
The position of catcher is often a tricky one for fantasy baseball owners. Often, the position is left until the later rounds in the fantasy draft and owners hope to simply pick up a catcher who will not hurt their fantasy roster too badly. One thing that can easily make or break your team is [...]
Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for Every Position in 2012
Fantasy baseball owners are no different than anyone else. Whether you are looking to buy a car, invest in a stock, pick up a CD of your favorite band or draft a player for your fantasy roster, everyone is searching for a deal. In fantasy sports, deals come in the form of players who are under-valued [...]
Brain vs. Braun: Fantasy Baseball Impact of Ryan Braun’s PED Allegations
As you are most likely aware, Milwaukee Brewer’s outfielder and reigning National League MVP Ryan Braun has tested positive for having a banned Performance Enhancing Drug (PED) in his system. As a result, he now faces a 50-game suspension from major league baseball. Many observers have been quick to condemn the slugger but it is probably best to reserve [...]
How to Play Fantasy Baseball
The more I play fantasy baseball, the more I love the game of baseball itself. There is no better way to closely follow box scores, standings, player trends, hot streaks, cold slumps and the inevitable friendly competition which arises from trying to best your opponents then by participating in fantasy baseball. However, more and more I am approached [...]
Fresh Prince: Why Prince Fielder is not a Good Long Term (Fantasy) Baseball Solution
Whether you run a major league franchise or a fantasy baseball team, Prince Fielder represents a risk to your team’s long term success. There has been much ado in the sports media recently about Prince Fielder perhaps joining a new team (or re-signing with his old club) as a free agent for the 2012 season. Armed with a professional [...]
Quality Starters: Top Ten Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers for the 2012 Season
There are two schools of thought when it comes to fantasy baseball starting pitchers. The first states that you should grab some quality starters early in your draft (or use keeper spots for holding onto them). The second theory states that starting pitchers are way too inconsistent and therefore you should ignore pitchers until late in [...]
Outfielders Choice: Top Ten Fantasy Baseball Outfielders for the 2012 Season
In most fantasy baseball seasons, the outfield is a prime source for all of your statistical needs. If you are in need of stolen bases, the league leaders were both outfielders. If you need power, 3 of the top 4 home run hitters in MLB were outfielders (counting Jose Bautista, who also qualifies at third base). The major league leader in [...]
The Not So Hot Corner: Top Ten Fantasy Baseball Third Basemen for the 2012 Season
One strategy many fantasy baseball owners use when assembling their roster is to quickly ‘shore up’ a player at a shallow position. If you are a fantasy owner who likes to use this approach, you will want to consider grabbing (or keeping) a third baseman in 2012. Going into the 2011 season, there were approximately 5 or 6 fantasy third [...]
Top Ten Fantasy Baseball Second Basemen for the 2012 Season
Image from Zimbio via Google Images Although most fantasy baseball owners look to first base and the outfield when drafting players to provide offensive punch to their rosters, there are some very viable options in the middle of the infield as well. A common strategy in regard to second base is for owners to forgo the position until the [...]
Top Ten Fantasy Baseball First Basemen for the 2012 Season
It is often said that you cannot win your fantasy baseball league without a premier player manning first base on your roster. While this may not be entirely true, you may want to consider utilizing a top pick (or keeper slot) on an elite first baseman to solidify your roster. Whether you are in a dynasty league and trying [...]
Catching Up: Top Ten Fantasy Baseball Catchers for the 2012 Season
With the end of the 2011 baseball season comes the preparations for the 2012 fantasy baseball season. It is never too early to get a jump on your competition and start considering your strategy for next year. If you are involved in a dynasty league (or keeper league), all the more reason to review each position and decide on who your [...]
Lessons Learned: Fantasy Baseball 2011 and Fantasy Baseball 2012
As the 2011 major league baseball regular season comes to a close, we are left to look back at the fantasy baseball season which just ended. However, it is also never too early to look ahead at the coming fantasy baseball 2012 season either. There are several lessons to be taken from this season and several which we can apply [...]
Fantasy Baseball: An Early Look at 2012 Sleeper Possibilities
A fantasy baseball sleeper can be defined in a number of different ways. What it really comes down to is the ability to draft a player at a lower position than they should be positioned. In other words, a fantasy baseball sleeper is any player who will perform significantly better than other players drafted in or around the same [...]
Fantasy Baseball: Who’s Running Hot & Cold
HOT Allen Craig (STL) – With Matt Holliday down with injury, Craig has seen a spike in his playing time and has made the most of things, going 8-for-23 over the past week. He has also put up 6 R, 3 HR and 6 RBI over that span. Danny Espinosa (WAS)– It’s been a season of ups and downs [...]
Fantasy Late Bloomers: Turning a Strong Second Half in 2011 into 2012 Success
There are those who subscribe to the idea that when a baseball player has a strong second half in one season, it means that they are in line to put up good numbers the following season. This can particularly hold true for a player that may have struggled in previous seasons, one who has finally gotten a chance with additional [...]
Fantasy Baseball: Who’s Running Hot & Cold
HOT Mike Moustakas (KC) – The highly-regarded Royals’ rookie third baseman has been showing what all the hype is about with a recent offensive surge. Moustakas has gone 11-21 with 7 R, 3 HR and 7 RBI over the past week. He also chipped in his 1st stolen base. Erick Aybar (LAA) – After a brutal August in [...]
There’s Always Next Year – Looking Ahead to Fantasy 2012
With the fantasy baseball playoffs started, you may find yourself on the outside looking in, or perhaps in danger of losing in the first or second round. Either way, you will no doubt be looking ahead to next year. Even if you are moving on in the 2011 fantasy baseball playoffs, you will soon be considering your options [...]
Fantasy Baseball Spot Starter Split Stats
Now that the fantasy baseball playoffs are upon us, a good number of fantasy owners turn to the practice of streaming pitchers in the hopes of increasing their edge in the pitching statistical categories. This can be risky business however. By using spot starters in and out of your fantasy line up, you increase the chance of amassing counting stats (wins and [...]
Fantasy Baseball: Who’s Running Hot & Cold – September 11, 2011
HOT Shelley Duncan (CLE) – The Indians DH/1B/OF has been scorching of late in going 9-for-25 with 8 R and 10 RBI over the past 7 games. 5 of his 9 HR on the season have come in the past week (including a pair of 2-run shots off AL Cy Young favorite Justin Verlander). Now that is a hot streak. [...]
Fantasy Baseball Players with Strong September Statistics
They’re here. The fantasy baseball playoffs have now begun for many fantasy baseball leagues. That means you will be looking for any edge you can get to give yourself a little extra push to the finish line. Especially true for head-to-head leagues, each and every advantage you can squeeze out of your line up will make a difference. Knowing [...]
Who’s Running Hot & Cold as of September 4th
HOT Austin Jackson (DET) – Although Curtis Granderson is an MVP candidate, Jackson (involved in the 2010 trade which sent Granderson to the Yankees) hasn’t exactly been a slouch either, especially in recent days. He has hit a nifty .500 (16-for-32) over the past week with 10 R, 2 HR, 5 RBI and 2 SB. He has also been [...]
Fantasy Baseball Players to Consider Dropping for 2012 Keeper Leagues
With the fantasy baseball playoffs looming and the end of the 2011 baseball season in sight, as afantasy owner you will no doubt be looking to make some roster decisions in regard to the players you will consider keeping and those which you will release. When deciding who qualifies as a fantasy baseball keeper for 2012 and who doesn’t, you might want [...]
Jeepers Keepers: Fantasy Baseball Players Worth Keeping for 2012
In any fantasy baseball keeper league, there are always the obvious choices in regard to which baseball players you will hold onto heading into next season. Everyone knows that players such as Albert Pujols, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp are no-brainers when it comes to deciding which players to keep and which to throw back into the draft. However, there are always examples [...]
Fantasy Baseball: Who’s Running Hot & Cold – August 28, 2011
HOT James Loney (LAD) – The light-hitting Dodgers first baseman always seems to leave fantasy owners wanting more. Over the past week however, Loney has been scorching at the plate going 15-for-26 (.577 AVG). He has also contributed 3 HR to go along with 7 RBI and 7 runs. He’s alos available in the vast majority [...]
Versatile & Error: Good & Bad Utility Players for the Fantasy Baseball Playoffs
For many fantasy baseball leagues, the month of September is considered the ‘playoffs’ (the viability of this can be addressed in a separate article). As you head into the playoffs, one issue to contend with is the fact that many major league teams will be looking to give their veterans some rest as well as calling up someyoung prospects from the [...]
Fantasy Baseball: Who’s Running Hot & Cold – August 21, 2011
HOT Peter Bourjos (LAA) – Even though he continues to bounce around the Angels’ batting order, Bourjos has caught fire as of late. In the past week, he has scorched along at a 14-for-28 (.483) clip and added 7 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI and 2 SB into the mix for an all-around fantasy effort. Mitch Moreland (TEX) – [...]
A First Look at 2012 Keepers
For some fantasy baseball GM’s, the quest for the 2012 championship has already begun. For others, 2011 is still within grasp and every effort is being made to win it all this year. If you are in a keeper league it is a great advantage to know when this season is out of reach so [...]
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