One of the most important lessons that the Moneyball mindset has spread around baseball has little to do with statistics, but simply with the basic rules of how MLB finances are structured. Namely, that prospects are incredibly valuable. While this was always known, modern franchises place even more value on prospects, with blockbuster-type trades, such […]
Continue readingThe last week in baseball, a couple powerhouse offenses stuttered, while squads that seemed destined for a skid have started stringing together wins. We’re just seven weeks into the MLB season, so there’s plenty of baseball left to play. Will the surging San Diego Padres be able to catch up to the Los Angeles Dodgers […]
Continue readingNote: This file will be updated with overnight pitching changes and weather-related postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Mike Sheets • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin There’s some […]
Continue readingNote: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Todd Zola • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin […]
Continue readingManagers in leagues with daily transactions, as is our game’s standard, have more time to set the remainder of their lineups, as the second game of the day doesn’t begin until 6:10 p.m. ET. Either way, the three players profiled below can provide you with plenty of help, whether your league locks lineups weekly or […]
Continue readingOakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus suffered a fractured left fibula when he rounded third base before scoring the winning run Saturday in the bottom of the ninth inning of a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros. Andrus was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Manager Bob Melvin had said Saturday that Andrus felt a […]
Continue readingJust days after Los Angeles manager Joe Maddon indicated Shohei Ohtani might not pitch again this season because of a sore right arm, the Angels’ two-way sensation was back on the mound Sunday, matching his season high in strikeouts with 10 while pitching eight innings in a 3-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics. Ohtani had […]
Continue readingIt’s a good day to add an extra start or two to your week’s ledger with several solid candidates. This is also a great time to find batters with many recent callups receiving significant playing time, so we don’t have to keep regurgitating the same names. Here are Tuesday’s featured pitchers and hitters, with everyone […]
Continue readingStreaming on both the pitching and hitter ledgers is solid, especially considering the reduced inventory. Good luck as we begin mile 19 of the marathon. David Price (L), rostered in 30% of ESPN leagues, Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: It’s rare a hurler of Price’s pedigree is available as a streamer, but since the […]
Continue readingHere’s a look at Friday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Logan Webb (R), rostered in 35% of ESPN leagues, San Francisco Giants at Milwaukee Brewers: Webb has yet to garner much attention in fantasy circles, but it’s time that changed. You don’t have to dig very […]
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