MLB Strategy Fantasy Articles
By Kelly Kirby on March 1, 2023
My longest-running home league began when two of my favorite kids in the world were ages 12 and 10 and wanted to play for fun. They invited some of their similarly-aged friends, and a smattering of adults joined in to … read more »
Continue Reading Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: 10-Team, Early Pick (2023)
By Michael Waterloo on February 25, 2023
As soon as we think that we have it figured out, another change happens. That’s baseball, yes, but it’s also sports in general. The leagues are copy-cat leagues, as they try to replicate the success of what has worked for others … read more »
Continue Reading Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: Openers & Closers by Committee (2023)
By Mario Mergola on February 25, 2023
Every year, I make the same plea: if you enjoy the draft process for fantasy baseball, try a salary cap — also known as an “auction” draft. Even if it’s only a mock draft, it will still highlight what makes … read more »
Continue Reading Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: 12-Team, Salary Cap (2023)
By Justin Mason on February 24, 2023
When playing fantasy baseball, it is all about value. Usually, in a rotisserie or head-to-head categories league, most people are looking to build a balanced roster. You tend to spread auction money and draft picks on different types of players … read more »
Continue Reading Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: Punting a Category to Win (2023)
By Austin Lowell on February 23, 2023
Investing in a jumbled closer situation is never a great idea. Sometimes you may strike gold, but more often than not, that draft pick could have been spent on someone else far more valuable. If you do invest, it’s always … read more »
Continue Reading Closers to Target From Unsettled Situations (2023 Fantasy Baseball)
By Austin Lowell on February 23, 2023
Steals are likely to be up across the league this season, so spending an early draft pick on speed alone is not a great idea. There’s plenty of value to be had later, where a handful of guys could still … read more »
Continue Reading Best Values for Stolen Bases (2023 Fantasy Baseball)
By Austin Lowell on February 21, 2023
Often in fantasy leagues, we find ourselves overpaying for name recognition rather than actual production. For example, a player who may have had a few great seasons years ago still has a better-than-deserved reputation. For one reason or another, the … read more »
Continue Reading Draft Arbitrage: Finding Fantasy Baseball Value Picks (2023)
By Austin Lowell on February 20, 2023
Ah, prospects. Everyone’s favorite subject, including mine. They represent all that is good in the world and hope for a better tomorrow. We constantly overpay for them in drafts, but every once in a while, we strike gold with a … read more »
Continue Reading Prospects Worth Stashing in Redraft Leagues (2023 Fantasy Baseball)
By Mario Mergola on February 19, 2023
It’s no secret that generating more strikes will lead to a higher chance of strikeouts, but is there a way to correlate a pitcher’s swinging strike percentage with the final strikeout rate? If we use last year’s qualified pitchers as … read more »
Continue Reading Pitcher Regression Candidates: Swinging-Strike Rates (Fantasy Baseball)
By Justin Mason on February 16, 2023
With the Super Bowl officially over, it is now time to get into drafting season for fantasy baseball! If you are coming over from fantasy football and are looking for a less strenuous format than the daily grind of most … read more »
Continue Reading Draft and Hold League Primer: Strategy & Advice (2023 Fantasy Baseball)
