Tag Archives: Chicago WhiteSox

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Colton Cowser leads priority pickups

O’s outfielder Colton Cowser is coming off a two-homer game, which will boost his roster in fantasy baseball leagues. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images) If it feels like half your pitching staff is on the IL and several of your first-round hitters are underperforming, welcome to the club. We all deal with… Read More »

Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rundown: Every MLB team’s updated save resources

With more than a week of action in the MLB season (and some injuries and uneven performances to deal with), fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don gives us an updated look at each team’s bullpen hierarchy. ALL EAST Baltimore Orioles Closer: Craig Kimbrel Next: Yennier Canó Boston RedSox Closer: Kenley Jansen Jansen hasn’t allowed a… Read More »

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Brice Turang leads the first wave of early season pickups

Brice Turang was into fantasy early in the season. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) One thing we be able to what we neglected to mention in our preseason fantasy baseball content is that the team you drafted in march is basically just the First version of your roster for 2024. If you… Read More »

2024 fantasy baseball predictions for every American League team

With just just a few more days until Opening Day 2024Dalton Del Don delivers his fantasy baseball predictions for every MLB team – American League first! Fantasy and real-life predictions for the AL East 1. New York Yankees 2. Tampa Bay Rays (Wild Card) 3. Toronto Blue Jays (Wild Card) 4. Baltimore Orioles 5. Boston… Read More »

2024 Fantasy Baseball: Potential draft busts of every American League MLB team

The term “bust” may be harsh to some, but the following players are overrated in fantasy baseball drafts. For sleepers go here: American League & National League. Consider Burnes more overrated than a “bust,” because this is what we’re talking about a pitcher in decline thanks to whom a top-15 pick will likely be made… Read More »

Plaschke: Bad, Dodgers! Moving Mookie Betts to shortstop is a misguided, maddening move

The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts plays a flyball during a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27. The Dodgers moved Betts to shortstop because of Gavin Lux’s pitching issues. (David Durochik/Diamond Images/Getty Images) Don’t mess with Mookie! Why are the Dodgers messing with Mookie? Moving Mookie Betts to shortstop… Read More »

2024 Fantasy Baseball: Draft Sleepers from every American League MLB team

Your definition of fantasy baseball sleeper may vary, but the following list contains underrated players compared to ADP. Holliday was the No. 1 pick in the 2022 draft and is coming off a strong season in the minors. He posted a .396 OBP with impressive plate discipline as a 19-year-old in Triple-A, and projection systems… Read More »

PWHL will be using a draft format that other sports leagues should consider stealing

The PWHL is doing something interesting. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Design rules in modern sports are a constant balancing act of incentives for competition. You don’t want teams to outright tank and create a product that isn’t visible to the fans, but you also don’t want teams to fall so far behind that all… Read More »

Agent Scott Boras has a packed room of unsigned, high-profile clients. Will MLB teams pay?

Agent Scott Boras responds to questions during a news conference at Major League Baseball’s winter meetings in December in Nashville. (George Walker IV / Associated Press) Scott Boras has been representing baseball players since 1980. He has negotiated countless billions for his clients. In fact, he negotiated contracts totaling more than $1 billion in one… Read More »

Josh Hader got a big deal from the Astros. Here’s how similar reliever mega contracts have worked out

Former Padres closer Josh Hader will pitch for the Astros next season. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Josh Hader just became a very wealthy man while playing a position where such payouts rarely happen. The left-handed closer reportedly agreed to a five-year, $95 million deal with the Houston Astros on Friday, the largest current… Read More »