Five takeaways as Orioles beat Red Sox at Fenway Park originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The first home series of the season for the Boston Red Sox started with a beautiful tribute to the late Tim Wakefield and the 2004 World Series team. It was all downhill from there. The reigning champion Baltimore Orioles… Read More »
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 »
Five takeaways from Red Sox’ win over Angels originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Red Sox capped off a successful West Coast road trip with a series win in Anaheim. Boston took two of three from the Los Angeles Angels, including Sunday’s series finale, and improved to 7-3 on the season. The team… 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 »
Who’s hot, who’s not for Red Sox heading into Opening Day originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Red Sox are ready for Opening Day after wrapping up spring training on Tuesday. With a 4-1 victory over defending champion Texas Rangers, the Red Sox ended the spring with a 19-12-3 record. Now they will… 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 »
For a little over a month, the baseball world waited for something, something to come out of Shohei Ohtani’s camp to guess where he would sign for the upcoming MLB season. Rumors circulated; many were unfounded. Then on December 9, 2023, news broke via Ohtani’s Instagram that he had signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers,… Read More »
One of the fun things about fantasy analysis is finding a hidden gem, either through statistical analysis or the eyeball test. Then comes the hype train that follows with a lot of positive spin (the other kind of spin rate). But there is the other side of the spectrum. The fades. The downgrades. Yes, even… 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 »
Remember the Looney Tunes cartoon where Bugs Bunny is playing baseball and he is announced at every spot in the batting order while also playing all nine defensive positions? Trying to pick a top target for each of fantasy baseball’s categories might produce a similar refrain. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for… Read More »