We’re a little past the half way mark in baseball so it’s time to take stock in what players have done in the first half and predict what they’ll do in the future. Each Assembly member was asked to rank their top 100 pitchers going forward. We then took those Read more
We close out our series of consolidated rankings with the game’s most volatile position: the relief pitcher. Paul Hartman will be doing Fantasy Assembly’s closer report for the duration of the season. You can click here for his initial breakdown of each team’s bullpen which provides more detail on position Read more
We have done all of the positional ranks, except RPs, (will be posted Friday) and now we are ready to post our top 200+ overall. Each member of the Fantasy Assembly team put their lists together and ranked their top 200 players for 2014. You will find a total of Read more
Starting pitching is deeper than ever before. There are some real difference makers at the top of the list, some great values in the middle and quality sleepers at the end. Everyone is going to have talented pitchers on their side, so a winning strategy might be the difference between Read more
The outfield position is absolutely loaded with talent. Here, you will find some of the game’s premier speed/power combinations and plenty of high upside sleepers who will be available late in drafts. Whether you prefer to stock up on elite options early or wait until the mid to late rounds, Read more
The shortstop position is full of intrigue this year. There are very few sure things on this list, so how much you are willing to invest will depend on your risk tolerance. Unlike other positions, some of the safer investments will come from the middle of the list but there Read more
Third base is a very interesting position from a fantasy standpoint. There are a few elite bats at the top with varying degrees of risk, a few solid bats who lack high end upside and then a bunch of players who could either be top 10 options or total busts. Read more
We’ve finished consolidating rankings for every position for keeper leagues as well as a Top 200 Keeper List. Now, it is our pleasure to give you our Top 50 Consolidated Minor League Prospects. Paul’s Top 100 Prospect list is also available if you’re looking for more exciting young players. For Read more
On we move from one of the deepest positions on the diamond to one of the shallowest. There are a handful of solid options here, but very few difference makers at the top. It is safe to assume that players like Cano, Kipnis and Pedroia will carry a heavy premium Read more
Today we look at one fantasy baseball’s most talent rich positions for our second set of consolidated ranks. There are seven players on this list who will be drafted within the first two rounds of most drafts and at least a half dozen more who are likely to be taken Read more
In the fall, the fantasy assembly team completed our set of consolidated rankings geared towards keeper leagues. Now, we are back and ready to roll with our first set of re-draft positional rankings. Like we did in the fall, we are getting the party started with the men behind the Read more
Merry Christmas and thanks for taking a few minutes out of your busy schedule to visit our humble site. We hope you are enjoying the holiday, and for some of you a well deserved day off. Every year, regardless of what site you visit, what chat room you’re in or Read more
The band Spinal Tap had amplifiers that went up to 11. Normal amps only go up to 10, but these went to 11. When you get to 10 where do you go….nowhere, you can’t go any higher. These amplifiers went to 11 just to give you that extra push-off the Read more
Prospects are like scratch off lottery tickets, most are busts, some you break even with and a few will double your return. There are a few though that will pay you big bucks sending waves of excitement down your spine. Picking a winning rookie can give you that same thrill along Read more
Chicks Dig The Long Ball! People have been enamored with home runs way before Nike made this commercial, but Mark McGwire brought them into the mainstream. His record-setting home run season was followed by everyone; not just baseball fans. Nobody could have imagined a 70 home run season, and things Read more
The Baseball Writers Association of America’s Most Valuable Player was established in 1931, adopting the format the National League used to distribute its league award. One writer in each city with a team filled out a ten-place ballot, with ten points for the recipient of a first-place vote, nine for Read more
We all have our favorites, those chosen few we covet come draft day. Some of them we have had on our roster before. We’ve grown fond of and are familiar with them and what they can (and can’t) do. Others could be rookies, young players that have enamored us with Read more
No matter how good you are, you’re going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you’re going to win one-third of your games. It’s the other third that makes the difference. Tommy Lasorda Four days ago we gave you our wild card predictions and told you Read more
I realize it’s Christmas and everything should be jolly, but into every life a little rain (or snow) must fall. Today we will be covering a few of our least favorite players for the 2014 season. Some of the players listed below can be thought of as disappointments while others will be considered busts. Read more
The Cy Young Award was introduced in 1956 and named after Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young who died in 1955. It was originally given to the best pitcher in the majors, but that changed in 1967 and the award was given to one pitcher from each league. Here are some fun Read more
