One of the biggest storylines in baseball this season is the loaded rookie class. And in a group with enormous talent, the youngest player among them could end up being the best of the bunch. In the city of Maracaibo, Venezuela – which has produced many great players, including Hall of Fame shortstop Luis Aparicio… Read More »
Mookie Betts has been on a fantasy disaster this season. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The goal of each edition of The Buzz is to start with a high-profile baseball story and incorporate fantasy talk where it makes sense. It’s a reporter’s notebook, meant to be shared with anyone who loves baseball or fantasy baseball.… Read More »
Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) Shohei Ohtani led the American League in home runs last season. He has yet to hit his first home run for… Read More »
The offseason is finally over for Scott Boras. It wasn’t a good time. The 2023-2024 MLB offseason will be remembered by many as the winter in which Shohei Ohtani signed his record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract. Or for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ total $1 billion splash on the open market. Or for the New York… Read More »
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 »
It’s been a fantastic baseball preseason at Yahoo Sports. We’ve ranked and we’ve mocked. We’ve given you sleepers, picks and pans, broken down the positions and offered a long-form strategy. Today’s goal is a little different. Fast hitters. Cliff Notes. Imagine if you and I ran into each other at the airport or at the… Read More »
Under normal circumstances, when presenting the results of a fantasy mock draft, we like to discuss general themes and trends, while perhaps also spotlighting a small number of specific players. Ideally, we would examine each manager’s team building strategies, assessing their successes and shortcomings. A thoughtful mock-up should result in a useful, educational piece of… Read More »
Although he will be the Tampa Bay Rays’ regular third baseman, Isaac Paredes is also eligible to play second base in fantasy baseball leagues, and with 31 home runs last year, he is a good source of power at the position. (Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Second base is traditionally considered thin,… Read More »
The rules are simple for the “What’s in My Wallet” piece. Mostly these are guys I’ve already drafted multiple times, but I also leave the door open for My Guys, players I’m confident about and who might not be on my roster as often due to draft slots and timing. [Join or create a Yahoo… Read More »
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 »