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The Playbook, Inning 9: Mastering the 2024 fantasy baseball player pool
We’ve gone through the basics of fantasy baseball, discussed salary cap strategy and how to build a cheat sheet. We’ve also provided in-season trade and free agency tips, dug deep into the advanced stats (including those provided by Statcast) and examined the latest trends around the league. Still, even with all those tools at your […]
Continue readingThe Playbook, Inning 8: Advanced stats to use for fantasy baseball
Baseball is such a different game today than it was when rotisserie was first invented. Back in 1980, most anyone interested in baseball was lured in by such “bubblegum card” numbers as batting average, home runs, wins and ERA. Over the years, the brightest minds in the game brought to light the fact that there […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball: Head-to-head points mock draft
The 2024 fantasy baseball season is here! Get the group together, or start a brand new tradition. Join or start a league for free >> Default rosters include 16 starters: seven pitchers of any kind along with a C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, three outfielders and a utility player (can be any position, and is […]
Continue readingSources: RHP Lucas Giolito, Red Sox reach 2-year, $38.5M deal
More Teams. More Games. David Schoenfield breaks down the pros and cons of Boston Red Sox’s new signing, Lucas Giolito. (1:22) Right-hander Lucas Giolito and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $38.5 million contract, sources told ESPN, locking up the innings-eating veteran as the starting pitching market begins to move. The […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday’s MLB games
For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here. Note: 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 […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday’s MLB games
More Teams. More Games. Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff figures to bounce back from a rough outing when he faces the Cubs this weekend. (0:34) Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Saturday’s MLB games
More Teams. More Games. Marlins lefty Jesus Luzardo approaches 200 strikeouts for the season and he should fare better versus the Brewers this time. Video by Eric Karabell (0:40) Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Sunday’s MLB games
More Teams. More Games. Reid Detmers is on a hot streak, and it should extend through his upcoming start against the Tigers. Video by Tristan H. Cockcroft (0:43) Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. […]
Continue readingRed Sox’s James Paxton done for year with knee inflammation
“It’s been barking at him,” Cora said Sunday at Fenway Park while the Red Sox were preparing for their series finale against the American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles. “We looked at pushing him back. I don’t think it makes sense to push him. He’s been through so much in his career.” The Red Sox had […]
Continue reading‘Got to get a win’: Yankees’ skid at 8 after overturned call
The Yankees extended a losing streak to eight for the first time in 28 years, allowing Justin Turner‘s ninth-inning go-ahead double in a 6-5 defeat to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. “We got to be unbelievable the rest of the way,” manager Aaron Boone said after the Yankees dropped to 60-64 and fell nine […]
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