We are finally reaching a point where it makes more sense (though it is still really early) to put stock into player performances so far on the season. I would still typically argue against making drastic moves this early (especially as it relates to stars), but hunting that waiver wire Read more
What a start to the season! It has definitely gone off the prescribed script, showing us a few surprises and one rough start to a title defense for the Boston Red Sox (3-9). Among the surprises are the 11-2 Seattle Mariners (homered in their first thirteen games of the season), Read more
We are less than 10 days into the new season, so it is time to start tracking player performances and overreacting to how their production in less than 5% of the season will impact their value the rest of the way. If I can give you any advice as we Read more
I have found myself waiting on pitching in my drafts this year, sometimes to an extreme degree. While top-tier starters like Max Scherzer, Blake Snell, and Aaron Nola are interesting, I have found it nearly impossible to pass up impact bats early on. Taking this approach has meant I need Read more
As you work to fill your fantasy outfield for 2019, keep a close eye on the value a player offers in relation to his ADP. Every year certain players go for less despite similar (or better) production to other choices due to age, potential, or lack of name recognition. While Read more
It pains me to write this article. For basically my entire existence, I have abhorred all things Yankee. I loathe pinstripes, despise any mention of Aaron Boone, recoil from memories of 1998-2000, and essentially do my best to fight the good fight against the New York Yankees. I kid (mostly) Read more
While today’s middle infielders do have more power than their predecessors, elite power at positions like shortstop is still hard to find. In fact, over the past decade, there have only been ten 30+ home runs seasons recorded at the position. Three players share six of these seasons (Tulowitzki, Lindor, Read more
Third base is deep. It is definitely a position you can choose to wait on if you would rather shore up other areas that do not enjoy the same amount of production. Players like Travis Shaw, Matt Chapman, Wil Myers, and Mike Moustakas all offer solid production with a 100+ ADP, making Read more
Second base holds an interesting mix of fantasy potential as we look into 2019. At the top, players like Jose Ramirez, Javy Baez, and Jose Altuve offer strong mixes of speed and power that rival the production you might receive from almost all other positions. The middle tier offers solid Read more
In November I wrote about my frustrations with the catcher position in fantasy baseball, and highlighted my usual strategies for finding value in the sometimes desolate landscape of the position. While you can read that previous post to get a better idea of my proposed positional approach, I wanted to Read more
Names carry a lot of weight in fantasy baseball, and every year owners will choose a big name with a history of high-level production even if those days are past or closing fast. Pitchers seem to enjoy this treatment more than other positions, and former aces are hard for the Read more
This year we saw some incredible pitching performances. Aces like Jacob deGrom, Blake Snell (spoiler alert!), Aaron Nola, Trevor Bauer and many others baffled batters throughout the year, while other arms sputtered due to injury, age and other reasons. This week we will focus on pitchers with rising stock levels, Read more
For every up there must be a down. After highlighting several outfielders who raised their stock in 2018, we now take a look at four who took the opposite track this season. Read on for further analysis into what went wrong and how their performances affect your decisions in keeper, Read more
Outfield is where the mashers live. Thirty-two players smashed at least 20 home runs in 2018 (including two with over forty bombs) and several new names stepped up to be recognized as potential fantasy rock stars (Hey there Acuña Jr and Soto). As we jump into the OF scene, we Read more
Other than outfield, shortstop was the place to look if you needed speed, as eight of the twenty-two players who swiped twenty or more bags in 2018 played that position. There was also plenty of power, with eight players mashing over twenty home runs and four (if you count Javier Read more
Third base was once again a deep position in 2018, boasting thirteen players with over twenty home runs and six with at least thirty bombs. Unsurprising stars like Jose Ramirez and Nolan Arenado paced the position, but a variety of surprising names ended up being productive for owners along the Read more
I am a little pressed for time this week so we’re just gonna jump right into things. As always, if you have a player you would like profiled or have a question about, feel free to post in the comment section or reach out to me on Twitter @hedenson18 with that Read more
For a long time first base was a position you could count on for power and depth. It was one to wait on in a draft, as you could be reasonably sure of landing a strong slugger there even after waiting a few rounds. That changed in 2018, as only Read more
Catcher is always a frustrating position to fill in fantasy, and definitely one that I struggle with each year. While I always enter a draft vehemently promising myself that I will not spend a high pick on a catcher, inevitably the allure of having that extra masher in the lineup Read more
Another season basically in the books. September always sneaks up on me, and when it arrives, I am always shocked that only a few games remain in the 162 game marathon. Congratulations to those who brought home a title, and for those who did not, next year always remains. Whether Read more
