Is Anthony Volpe destined for great fantasy stuff? (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) We’ve spent most of the spring talking about baseball’s glamor teams. Good lord, the Dodgers are loaded. Oh my, look at that ridiculous Braves lineup. How did the Rangers find such great rookies? And how do the Orioles continue to crush in… 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 »
Spring Training isn’t over yet, but with the Dodgers and Padres playing a regular season game in South Korea on March 20 and the U.S. version of Opening Day just over a week away, the teams are very close to finalizing their selections. . In an effort to help fantasy managers distracted by basketball, hockey… Read More »
The term “bust” may be harsh to some, but the following players are overrated in fantasy baseball drafts. Go here for my American League fantasy busts. Gallen is a very good pitcher who is being drafted as an elite pitcher, thanks in part to his 2023 book. He threw the most pitches in a season… Read More »
ECR stands for “Expert Consensus Ranking,” which means the average ranking of the fantasy baseball industry and is generally comparable to ADP (which varies from site to site). This column will highlight some major differences between ECR and my own hitter ranks. Go here for my jars. I like hitters better than consensus Fernando Tatís… Read More »
State Bobby Witt Jr. ready to have a career fantasy year? (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Shuffle Up series continues and tackles the center field position today. Everyone below is eligible to play second base or shortstop (or both) in the Yahoo game. For each position I create personal salaries, essentially… Read More »