Friday October 3, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 3, 2014

• BaseballProf.com looks back at the second base position, rankings, trends and more from 2014.
• Just as one fantasy baseball season ends, 12 experts look ahead in a 2015 mock draft to see how the first rounds might shake out courtesy of FantasySports.About.com.
• 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantasyAssembly.com offers an early look at the top 20 catchers for 2015 redraft leagues.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Dayan Viciedo will ever become a useful fantasy option.
• Rotoworld.com recaps the two games from the American League Division Series and updates Hyun-Jin Ryu‘s status for his start in Friday’s Daily Dose.
• DynastySportsEmpire.com has some fun looking at what the most intriguing rookies from 2014 could have done if they had played in 162 games.
• 2015 MLB Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Chicago Cubs farm system.
• Razzball.com looks back at the top 20 first basemen from the 2014 fantasy season.
• 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FakeTeams.com takes an early look at the top 30 overall players for 2015.

Thursday October 2, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 2, 2014

• MiLB Prospect News: FanGraphs.com provides a Minor League review of the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers farm systems.
• FanGraphs.com does not believe these five players will repeat their success in 2015.
• 2015 MLB Prospect Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 20+ prospects in the Minnesota Twins farm system.
• Razzball.com looks back at the top 20 catchers from the 2014 fantasy season.
• MiLB Prospect News: FantasyAssembly.com identifies the top catching prospect in each team’s farm system to help you get ready for the next wave of players.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if New York catcher Travis d’Arnaud has finally figured it out.

Wednesday October 1, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 1, 2014

• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Danny Santana will be able to repeat his 2014 success in 2015.
• FanGraphs.com looks at two of the most unworthy starters in baseball this past season, Matt Dominguez and Chris Johnson.
• FantasyAssembly.com examines the catcher tiers from 2014 and recommends you do not wait too long to draft one in 2015.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Jason Castro can bounce back from a rough 2014 season.
• MiLB Prospect News: Razzball.com takes a peek at the big names on the Salt River Rafters and the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League.
• BaseballProf.com looks back at some of the best and worst fantasy catchers from the 2014 season.
• DavidGonos.com continues their look ahead to 2015 by completing the second round of their mock draft.

Tuesday September 30, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 30, 2014

• BaseballProf.com believes a combination of bad luck and injuries caused a bad season from Wilin Rosario.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if T.J. House has a chance to be the next Cleveland ace.
• Rotoworld.com discusses Ryan Braun‘s thumb surgery and some movement in the managerial ranks in Tuesday’s Daily Dose.
• The season is over, but not until Razzball.com hands out some hardware with their 2014 Razzballies!
• FantasyAssembly.com believes these catchers are prime 2015 bounce back candidates.
• In Part 2 of their series, FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com offers some strategies to help you compete in 2015.
• FakeTeams.com looks back at their preseason first base rankings to see where thy hit and missed.

Monday September 29, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 29, 2014

• When picking sleepers for 2015, FakeTeams.com warns fantasy owners not to forget about CC Sabathia.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Sunday, the final day of fantasy baseball 2014.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Sunday including the no hitter spun by Jordan Zimmermann (on my bench).
• Rotoworld.com names their fantasy MVPs and LVPs, plus offers their real MVP, Cy Young and ROY choices.
• 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantasyAssembly.com kicks off their 2015 dynasty/keeper league rankings with the top 20 catchers.
• MiLB Prospect News: MinorLeagueBall.com turns their attention to the Arizona Fall League, providing a breakdown of the Peoria Javelinas roster which includes players from Atlanta, Cleveland, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Tampa Bay.
• Good calls, a couple of bad calls, lessons to remember in 2015 and the all-Schultz teams highlight FantasyAlarm.com’s final 2014 Week That Was Baseball.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com offers some fantasy baseball strategy ideas that will help you compete every year in your fantasy league.
• FakeTeams.com looks back at their preseason catcher rankings to see what they got right and what they got wrong.
• FanGraphs.com looks back at some of the preseason predictions. Time to face the music.
•  ESPN.com Fantasy Focus Podcast – 2014 Wrap
•  BaseballProspectus.com – 1:00 PM CDT

Sunday September 28, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 28, 2014

• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Sunday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Sunday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stores from Saturday including the emergence of Rusney Castillo, solid outings from Carlos Carrasco and Wily Peralta, and much more.
• Razzball.com provides some dynasty/keeper league tips to help you prepare for the offseason.
• FantasyAssembly.com provides a preview of what to expect in the coming offseason months.

 

Saturday September 27, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 27, 2014

• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Saturday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Saturday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Friday including the final start from Corey Kluber, hope that Jean Segura can bounce back, and more.
• TheDynastyGuru.com wonders which ace is a better long-term fantasy option, Jon Lester or Madison Bumgarner.

 

Friday September 26, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 26, 2014

• TheFakeBaseball.com names a pair of starters and four hitters for your Friday DFS lineups.
• FanGraphs.com identifies some starters due to regress next season as well as those that cannot do any worse.
• MiLB Prospect News: FanGraphs.com provides a Minor League review of the Los Angeles Angels and Oakland A’s farm systems.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Friday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Friday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Thursday night including thoughts on Derek Jeter‘s last game in the Bronx.
• In Friday’s Daily Dose, Rotoworld.com discusses Derek Jeter‘s heroics from his home finale and Edinson Volquez‘s turnaround.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Thursday including a strong finish from Eric Hosmer, 2015 outlook for Kevin Gausman, and more.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com wonders if a 2014 breakout for Jacob deGrom will lead to a 2015 breakout season.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – Wrapping up 2014

 

Thursday September 25, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 25, 2014

• MiLB Prospect News: GradingOntheCurve.com previews the Mesa Solar Sox of the AFL which is full of prospects from the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, Oakland, Washington, and Toronto.
• MiLB Prospect News: FanGraphs.com provides a Minor League review of the White Sox, Twins, and Royals farm systems.
• TheFakeBaseball.com names a pair of starters and four hitters to plug into your Thursday DFS lineups.
• In the final Waiver Wired of the 2014 season, Rotoworld.com recommends last-minute options and hands out some awards.
• MiLB Prospect News: GradingOntheCurve.com previews the Scottsdale Scorpions of the AFL which is full of prospects from both New York teams, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Zach Putnam or Jake Petricka is better suited to close for the White Sox.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Thursday’s games, ranking all 22 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Thursday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Wednesday including thoughts on a successful season for Phil Hughes in Minnesota.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Wednesday including a pitcher’s duel between Mark Buehrle and Taijuan Walker, another ace-like performance from Jake Arrieta, and more.
• Rotoworld.com recaps Phil Hughes‘ dominant but frustrating Wednesday afternoon as part of Thursday’s Daily Dose.
• FantasySquads.com recommends some starters to stream over the final weekend of the season.
• 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: ESPN.com ranks the top 250 overall players for the 2015 fantasy season.
• Even though the season is not over, FantasyAssembly.com names their 2014 All-Bust Team.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com wonders if Joey Votto is still an elite fantasy first baseman.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – Keeper strategy
•  FanGraphs.com Audio – The Sleeper and the Bust

 

Wednesday September 24, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 24, 2014

• BaseballProf.com takes one last look at the waiver wire in search of players to add for the final few days.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Wilmer Flores and/or Jake Lamb will win a starting job in 2015.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Wednesday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Wednesday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Tuesday night including a brutal outing for Felix Hernandez against Toronto.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Tuesday night, wondering if Sonny Gray is an ace, a few hot-hitting veterans, and more.
• Rotoworld.com talks about the end of Angel Pagan‘s season and another setback for Jurickson Profar in Wednesday’s Daily Dose.
• FantasySquads.com is opting for Clayton Kershaw as he hunts for his MVP and taking fliers on late surges from players like Jay Bruce.
• FantasyAssembly.com names their 2014 Waiver Wire All-Stars as we near the end of the season.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast

 

Tuesday September 23, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 23, 2014

• FakeTeams.com takes a look at a few players that may be available in your league and worth a speculative add toward playing time in 2015.
• 2015 MLB Prospect Rankings: RotoExperts.com kicks off their top 50 fantasy prospect rankings with #1-10.
• 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FNTSY.com ranks the top 40 starting pitchers for 2015.
• MiLB Prospect News: Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Francisco Lindor is ready to emerge in 2015.
• FanGraph.com makes a case for keeping Travis d’Arnaud in your keeper/dynasty league.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Tuesday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Tuesday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Monday night including thoughts on the gem spun by Michael Pineda.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Monday night which included impressive starts from Carlos Carrasco, Danny Duffy, and Jeff Samardzija.
• Rotoworld.com talks the end of the line for Tyson Ross, Matt Shoemaker and others, plus one more turn for Masahiro Tanaka in Tuesday’s Daily Dose.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com examines the 2015 fantasy value of Mets starter Matt Harvey.
• FantasyAssembly.com highlights some players they have no intention of ever owning again, particularly in keeper and dynasty leagues.
• Moxyball.com takes a closer look at rookie pitchers that performed better than their surface stats showed.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast
•  ESPN.com Fantasy Focus Podcast – Alex Rodriguez, Keeper strategy
•  FanGraphs.com Audio – The Sleeper and the Bust
•  BaseballProspectus.com – 12:00 PM CDT

 

Monday September 22, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 22, 2014

• TheFakeBaseball.com names a pair of starters and four hitters to get into your Monday DFS lineups ready.
• Razzball.com identifies some base stealers to plug into your last lineup of the year.
• Razzball.com identifies some value plays to consider for your Monday DFS lineups.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Monday’s games, ranking all 22 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Monday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Sunday including thoughts on the streaking Avisail Garcia.
• Rotoworld.com runs down some impressive Sunday performances including Matt Kemp, Corey Kluber and Jacob deGrom in Monday’s Daily Dose.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Sunday including big days for Jay Bruce and Mark Trumbo.
• Week 26 Lineup Tools: FNTSY.com ranks the pitchers who could start twice in the final week of the season.
• Nobody likes a quitter. So finish strong as FantasyAssembly.com recommends for the integrity of your league.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com examines the decline of Dustin Pedroia and the changing second base position.
• FakeTeams.com believes it would be a good idea to add Lucas Duda to your 2015 buy list.
• TheFantasyFix.com recommends three players to stash for 2015, Chris Davis, Wil Myers, and Collin McHugh.
• Week 26 Lineup Tools: RotoBaller.com provides start/sit advice for every pitcher taking the hill in the final week of the season.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – 2015 value
•  ESPN.com Fantasy Focus Podcast – Down the stretch

 

Sunday September 21, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 21, 2014

• Week 26 Lineup Tools: TheFantasyFix.com ranks the two-start pitchers for Week 26 and throws in a few streaming options.
• RotoBaller.com names a few sleeper bats that could help you secure a fantasy title.
• Week 26 Lineup Tools: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the two-start pitchers and wonders if there are any risks worth taking in the final week of the season.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Sunday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Sunday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Saturday including another impressive outing from Marcus Stroman, the continued struggles of Rubby de la Rosa, and more.
• Week 26 Lineup Tools: LockerRoomFantasySports.com ranks all of the two-start pitchers into four tiers to help you set your rotation for the final time in 2014.

 

Saturday September 20, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 20, 2014

• Week 26 Lineup Tools: FantasyAlarm.com ranks all of the pitchers taking the bump twice in the final week.
• Week 26 Lineup Tools: How the time flies. The MLB season is coming to an end, and Rotoworld.com previews the final week here.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Saturday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Saturday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Friday night including a solid outing for Yovani Gallardo and a dud for Jeremy Hellickson.
• Week 26 Lineup Tools: In their final Fantasy Forecaster for the 2014 season, ESPN.com ranks the top 75 starting pitchers, identifies some prime hitting matchups, updates injury news, and more to help you set your lineup.
• 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FNTSY.com ranks the top 50 outfielders for the 2015 fantasy season.
• FantasyAssembly.com takes one last look at the waiver wire in search of some players that can help over the final week of the 2014 season.
• Week 26 Lineup Tools: Razzball.com provides their final look at the two-start pitchers for the upcoming week.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com believes Melky Cabrera will be a bargain heading into 2015.

 

 

Friday September 19, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 19, 2014

• Week 26 Lineup Tools: As the fantasy season comes to its conclusion, CBSSports.com helps you make those last-second decisions in their fantasy First Pitch for Week 26.
• Week 26 Lineup Tools: Which hitters should you trust in the final scoring period of the season? CBSSports.com helps you make the tough calls with their start and sit hitters for Week 26.
• BaseballProf.com offers their thoughts on 7 breakout players from 2014.
• Razzball.com provides their thoughts on a number of players to buy heading into the final week of the season.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Christian Walker is a viable power option over the final 10 days of the fantasy season.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Friday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Friday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com offers their unique take on everything that happened on Thursday including thoughts on a huge night for Jake Smolinksi.
• Rotoworld.com discusses the fading Athletics and another injury for Josh Hamilton in Friday’s Daily Dose.
• Did you know they are still playing baseball?  Well if so, Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Thursday night.
• MiLB Prospect News: GradingOntheCurve.com previews the Surprise Saguaros of the AFL which is full of prospects from Texas, San Diego, Seattle, Boston, and Cincinnati.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com takes an early look at the 2015 fantasy value of Cliff Lee and Yu Darvish.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast

 

Thursday September 18, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 18, 2014

• What should fantasy owners expect from Baltimore first base prospect Christian Walker? MinorLeagueBall.com offers their thoughts.
• TheFakeBaseball.com names a pair of starters and four hitters to plug into your Thursday DFS lineup.
• It all comes down to this. Can you squeeze one more win from the waiver wire? CBSSports.com takes one last look to help you finish the season with a title.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if fantasy owners should trust the Cubs youngsters over the last few days of the season.
• GradingOntheCurve.com looks at the top 10 most disappointing prospects of the season.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Thursday’s games, ranking all 20 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Thursday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Wednesday including thoughts on a pair of home runs from Steve Pearce, bringing his season total to 20.
• Rotoworld.com discusses the emergence of Carlos Carrasco and the Twins’ changing closer situation as part of Thursday’s Daily Dose.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Wednesday including the debut of Rusney Castillo.
• DynastySportsEmpire.com identifies 10 starters to monitor in the Arizona Fall League.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com examines the value of David Wright heading into 2015.
•  FantasySquads.com – Tanner Roark, 2015 catchers
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – Fantasy MVP

 

Wednesday September 17, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 17, 2014

• 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: ESPN.com updates their top 250 player rankings for keeper leagues.
• When determining who to keep for 2015, FakeTeams.com warns you not to forget about position eligibility.
• GradingOntheCurve.com highlights newest Boston outfielder Rusney Castillo.
• RotoExperts.com comments on a number of players that are very intriguing heading into 2015.
• TheFakeBaseball.com names some players that all have great matchups coming up and will all be great plays in your fantasy baseball playoffs, as most of you are now in the semifinals or finals.
• There’s so little time left to make up ground in saves and steals, but Rotoworld.com provides some options for you nonetheless.
• TheFakeBaseball.com names a pair of starters and four hitters to plug into your Wednesday DFS lineups.
• FantasySquads.com provides you with a full DFS lineup that recommends Francisco Liriano anchoring your staff.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if redraft league owners should consider cutting ties with Yasiel Puig.
• BaseballProf.com is still scouring the waiver wire in search of players that can help you over the final 12 days of the season.
• RotoBaller.com identifies some deep league catchers to grab off the waiver wire late in the season.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Wedesday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Wednesday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com offers their unique take on everything that happened on Tuesday including thoughts on a huge night from Wilmer Flores.
• In Wednesday’s Daily Dose, Rotoworld.com discusses Masahiro Tanaka‘s return, Jake Arrieta‘s gem and much more.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Tuesday including a near no-hitter spun by Jake Arrieta.
• If you’re in need of saves, FantasySquads.com points out a few must own relievers as we head down the stretch run.
• FantasyAssembly.com names a number of players they are done with as we look ahead to the offseason.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – LVP Awards
•  ESPN.com Fantasy Focus Podcast – Deep league strategy
•  FanGraphs.com Audio – The Sleeper and the Best
•  ESPN.com Fantasy Now – 2015 Keepers

 

Tuesday September 16, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 16, 2014

• 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FNTSY.com takes an early look at the top 25 outfielders for next season.
• Razzball.com looks at some of the most added players from the past week, Drew Storen, Xander Bogaerts, and Jordy Mercer.
• NumberFire.com explains why Travis d’Arnaud should be targeted in 2015 fantasy leagues.
• Rotoprofessor.com explains why Matt Clark and Aaron Hicks are deep league worthy.
• TheFakeBaseball.com names a pair of starters and four hitters to plug into your Tuesday DFS lineups.
• FanGraphs.com makes a case for the ownership of Nick Tropeano and/or Nate Karns in deeper leagues.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Tuesday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Tuesday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Rotoworld.com recaps a day of injury and suspension news, with the latest on Hyun-Jin Ryu, Jonathan Papelbon and Collin McHugh in Tuesday’s Daily Dose.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Monday night including thoughts on the historic performance by Jacob deGrom.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Monday night including the returns of Brandon Belt and Anthony Rizzo, Jacob deGrom striking out Marlins, and more.
• Despite an injury that derailed his 2014 season, FantasyBaeballCrackerjacks.com declares Paul Goldschmidt a top pick in 2015.
• FantasyAssembly.com explains how sticking with players at the end of the season based on early season performance can be detrimental to your championship chances.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – Jacob deGrom
•  ESPN.com Podcast – Jacob deGrom, Jonathan Papelbon
•  CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Podcast – Hisashi Iwakuma, Shortstops

 

Monday September 15, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 15, 2014

• MiLB Prospect News: GradingOntheCurve.com previews the Peoria Javelinas of the AFL which is full of prospects from Atlanta, Cleveland, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Tampa Bay.
• TheFakeBaseball.com names a pair of starters and four hitters to get into your Monday DFS lineup.
• Week 25 Lineup Tools: FakeTeams.com ranks the two-start options into tiers to help you set your rotation.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Monday’s games, ranking all 24 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Monday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Sunday including thoughts on the impeding debut of Rusney Castillo.
• Rotoworld.com talks about setbacks for Matt Adams and Michael Wacha, a target date for Rusney Castillo and more in Monday’s Daily Dose.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Sunday including the streaking Xander Bogaerts and the breakout of Chris Archer.
• Week 25 Lineup Tools: TheFantasyFix.com ranks all of the two-start pitchers for the upcoming scoring period to help you get your rotation ready.
• MiLB Prospect News: DynastySportsEmpire.com names the top 15 hitters to watch in the Arizona Fall League.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com does not believe fantasy owners can expect Prince Fielder to return as a top fantasy option.
• In need of some holds off the waiver wire? RotoBaller.com has a few recommendations.
• FakeTeams.com believes fantasy owners need to put Yan Gomes on their 2015 buy list.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – Yasiel Puig
•  CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Podcast – Week 24 roundup

 

Friday September 12, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 12, 2014

• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Friday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Friday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Thursday including thoughts on the Giancarlo Stanton injury.
• Week 25 Lineup Tools: With the playoffs nearing an end for a lot of leagues, which pitchers will bring you quality starts? CBSSports.com breaks down the top options in their Fantasy First Pitch for Week 25.
• Week 25 Lineup Tools: Josh Rutledge is on a tear for the Rockies and now’s the time to pick him up for a final push. CBSSports.com breaks down all the top options in their Week 25 edition of start and sit.
• This week’s Waiver Windup  from FantasySquads.com explains why you can dump the big names for players that will help you over the final two weeks.

 

Thursday September 11, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 11, 2014

• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Thursday’s games, ranking all 20 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Thursday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Wednesday including thoughts on the 7-inning gem spun by James Shields.
• Rotoworld.com wraps up Dustin Pedroia‘s disappointing 2014 and gives a strong recommendation for Wade Davis in Thursday’s Daily Dose.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Wednesday and wonders whether Xander Bogaerts is worth buying for the last 2 weeks of the season.
• RotoBaller.com names three players to add to your roster for your fantasy baseball playoffs.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – Marcell Ozuna

 

Wednesday September 10, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 10, 2014

• TheFakeBaseball.com names a pair of starters and four hitters to plug into your Wednesday DFS lineups.
• With only a couple scoring periods left in the season, it’s time to be picky about your roster moves. CBSSports.com dives into the options available on the waiver wire.
• BaseballProf.com identifies the best waiver wire adds for the final 2+ weeks of 2014.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Maikel Franco and/or Jake Lamb can help fantasy owners in 2014.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Wednesday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Wednesday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Tuesday night including thoughts on the injury that could affect Ryan Braun over the final weeks.
• In Wednesday’s Daily Dose, Rotoworld.com dishes on the injury situations of David Wright, Dustin Pedroia and Josh Hamilton.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Tuesday night including an under-the-radar option in Texas, a big night for Josh Donaldson, and more.
• After a huge 2014 season, Faketeams.com puts Cincinnati catcher Devin Mesoraco on the 2015 buy list.
• FantasySquads.com has a full DFS lineup that recommends spending heavy on pitching while fielding a bargain outfield.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com introduces us to Cuban import Rusney Castillo.
• ESPN.com analyzes each team’s schedule for the final weeks of 2014 to find the best matchups to exploit or avoid. There’s good news for Mark Trumbo and Arizona.
• FantasyAssembly.com reviews every prospect they highlighted throughout the season to see how they performed.
• RotoBaller.com identifies some catchers to target in deeper leagues for the final two-plus weeks.
• Moxyball.com wonders what fantasy owners should expect from Arismendy Alcantara in 2015.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – Oakland struggles
•  ESPN.com Fantasy Focus Podcast – Ranking David Wright & Dustin Pedroia
•  CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Podcast – Tuesday recap, Week 25 help

 

Tuesday September 9, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 9, 2014

• Razzball.com wonders if Mookie Betts, Kevin Quakenbush, and Anthony Rizzo, players added and dropped en masse last week, are fantasy trash or treasure.
• TheFakeBaseball.com identifies a pair of starters and four hitters to get into your Tuesday DFS lineups.
• Which players do you ride to a championship?  Which players do you discard? Rotoprofessor.com offers their thoughts.
• FanGraphs.com discusses four starters that were dropped in many leagues over the last week.
• FanGraphs.com makes a case for the ownership of Anthony Gose and/or Kevin Pillar in deeper leagues.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Tuesday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Tuesday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Monday night including thoughts on the easy complete game shut out spun by Marcus Stroman.
• Rotoworld.com talks the anticipated returns of Anthony Rizzo and Daniel Murphy, an injury to Jimmy Rollins and more in Tuesday’s Daily Dose.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Monday including a huge night for Marcus Stroman as well as the end of the line for Yovani Gallardo.
• FantasySquads.com has a team-by-team relief pitching breakdown, plus updates on Koji Uehara, Rafael Soriano, and some stashes for next year.
• RotoBaller.com identifies some middle infielders to target off the waiver wire for the final 3 weeks. In addition they name some relievers to grab for late-season holds.
• FakeTeams.com believes now is the time to try to acquire Matt Kemp as they foresee big things in 2015.
• DynastySportsEmpire.com wonders what we can take away from the Cuban league numbers of Rusney Castillo when evaluating his future.
•  CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Podcast – Monday recap
•  BaseballAmerica.com Prospect Podcast
•  Rotoworld.com – 2:30 PM CDT

 

Monday September 8, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 8, 2014

• FanGraphs.com updates their MASH Report to discuss all of the latest injury news from throughout the league.
• FanGraphs.com believes Luis Valbuena and Rougned Odor can provide some pop over the last three weeks from second base.
• FanGraphs.com examines some roster trends over the past week. Pick up the hot hand for the last three weeks of the season.
• TheFantasyFix.com names their breakout center fielder of the year.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Monday’s games, ranking all 24 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Monday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened Sunday including thoughts on the Washington closer situation.
• Rotoworld.com recaps a slew of outstanding performances, including ones from Nelson Cruz, Adrian Gonzalez and Adam Wainwright in Monday’s Daily Dose.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Sunday including another strong start for Carlos Carrasco, time to give up on Jimmy Nelson, and more.
• Someone had to watch baseball on Sunday, good thing for you FantasyAlarm.com shares their insights.
• Week 24 Lineup Tools: TheFantasyFix.com identifies the two-start pitchers to put into your rotation and avoid in Week 24.
• Week 24 Lineup Tools: FNTSY.com examines this week’s crop of two-start pitchers to help you get your rotation set for Week 24.
• TheFantasyFix.com identifies three players to catch, three to cut, and three to keep as we get ready for Week 24.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com believes Collin McHugh needs to be owned in more fantasy leagues.
• Week 24 Lineup Tools: RotoBaller.com provides start/sit recommendations for every starter taking the hill in Week 24.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – Adrian Gonzalez heating up
•  CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Podcast – Weekend roundup
•  ESPN.com Fantasy Focus Podcast – Fantasy MVP, Closers
•  BaseballProspectus.com – 12:00 PM CDT

Sunday September 7, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 7, 2014

• Week 24 Lineup Tools: Rotoprofessor.com looks ahead to Week 24 with their two-start pitcher rankings.  Are there any risks worth taking?
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Sunday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Sunday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• RotoBaller.com names five sleeper hitters that can help you win your fantasy league championship.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Saturday including Todd Frazier and Josh Harrison continuing to produce.
• Razzball.com identifies some recently promoted bats that could help over the last three weeks of the season.
• Are your head-to-head playoffs beginning this week? FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com has some strategies to consider.
• FantasyAssembly.com has studied the Week 24 probables to identify some good early week streaming possibilities.
• RotoBaller.com scours the waiver wire in search of some good deep league options.
• In their daily bullpen report, FanGraphs.com discusses the Rafael Soriano situation, a save for Edward Mujica, a blown save for Chad Qualls, and more.

 

Saturday September 6, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 6, 2014

• Week 24 Lineup Tools: FantasyAlarm.com ranks the two-start pitchers into three categories for Week 24.
• FakeTeams.com tells you which pitchers throwing twice to start, sit, and everything in between.
• RotoExperts.com comments on the September callups of note including Maikel Franco and Dalton Pompey.
• MiLB Prospect News: FakeTeams.com puts White Sox shortstop prospect Tim Anderson under the spotlight.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Saturday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Saturday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Friday night including a complete game shutout for Tyler Matzek, 4 RBI for Marcell Ozuna, and more.
• RotoExperts.com discusses some of the players owned in less than 30% of leagues that could see a spike in playing time down the stretch.
• FantasyAssembly.com names some players to grab off the waiver wire for your fantasy playoff run.
• Week 24 Lineup Tools: Razzball.com ranks the two-start pitchers into tiers to help you get your rotation ready for Week 24.
• As ProjectRoto.com discovered, there is reason to believe Chris Davis will finish the season on a high note.
• TheDynastyGuru.com compares the long-term fantasy futures of Danny Duffy and Jake Arrieta.
• Week 24 Lineup Tools: Rotoworld.com believes there are a number of appealing two-start pitchers in the National League as they run through all your rotation options for Week 24.
• FantasyAlarm.com believes there are a number of recently promoted players that could help your fantasy squad in September.
• If you have the need for speed, FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com recommends Billy Burns who was recently called up in Oakland.

Friday September 5, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 5, 2014

• Week 24 Lineup Tools: Which two-start options should you stream into your rotation? CBSSports.com breaks them all down for you in their Week 24 edition of Fantasy First Pitch.
• Week 24 Lineup Tools: Looking for a hot bat to help propel you through the playoffs? CBSSports.com analyzes each position to find the best bets in their Week 24 start and sit hitters.
• Week 24 Lineup Tools: In their 9/8-9/14 Fantasy Forecaster, ESPN.com ranks the top 75 starting pitchers, identifies some prime hitting matchups, updates injury news, and more to help you set your lineup.
• MiLB Prospect News: BaseballProf.com looks at 10 prospects who took a step back in 2014.
• Looking for some middle infield help for the stretch run? FanGraphs.com has a few recommendations.
• This week’s Waiver Windup from FantasySquads.com recommends dumping Anthony Rizzo and adding a Cleveland starter that could put you on the fast track to a championship at the end of the month.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Michael Fiers and/or Tsyushi Wada will have any fantasy value next season.
• NumberFire.com spotlights Miami’s other star outfielder, Christian Yelich.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Friday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Friday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Thursday including thoughts on the Matt Adams injury that caused St. Louis to call up Xavier Scruggs.
• In Friday’s Daily Dose, Rotoworld.com discusses Koji Uehara‘s continued struggles and Dustin Pedroia‘s imminent return.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Thursday including another blown save for Koji Uehara, the return of Michael Wacha and more.
• A pair of 9th inning game-winners and a couple of extra-inning affairs highlight Thursday’s short slate as FantasyAlarm.com look back at last night’s action.
• In their daily bullpen report, FanGraphs.com discusses a third consecutive blown save for Koji Uehara, another save for Huston Street, and more.
• FantasyAssembly.com identifies some starters to consider streaming over the weekend.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com examines the fantasy value of James Paxton for the rest of 2014.
• TheDynastyGuru.com tries to figure out whether Starling Marte, Jon Jay, Nolan Arenado, and Tyler Flowers can build off their impressive second halves.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – Chris Carter breakout
•  BaseballProspectus.com – 12:00 PM CDT

Thursday September 4, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 4, 2014

• What are we to do with guys like Maikel Franco and Joc Pederson this time of year? Are they worth the effort? CBSSports.com dives into the waiver wire offerings.
• FanGraphs.com runs through the latest injury news in their MASH Report.
• RotoBaller.com looks at a pair of Dodgers players recently promoted in Joc Pederson and Alex Guerrero.
• TheFantasyFix.com helps you navigate the waiver wire to add the best players for the last three weeks of the season.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Steven Moya and/or Ryan Rua hold any fantasy appeal due to their power potential.
• TheFakeBaseball.com names a pair of starters and four hitters to plug into your Thursday DFS lineups.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Thursday’s games, ranking all 16 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Thursday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com offers their unique take on everything that happened on Wednesday including thoughts on  home runs #21 and #22 for Corey Dickerson.
• Rotoworld.com discusses Starlin Castro‘s season-ending injury and Danny Salazar‘s first shutout in Thursday’s Daily Dose.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Wednesday which included strong starts from both Shelby Miller and Danny Salazar.
• FantasyAlarm.com scours the box scores to provide you the latest news and notes from Wednesday’s games.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – featuring Zach Mongillo
•  FantasySquads.com Podcast

Wednesday September 3, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 3, 2014

• RotoExperts.com names some players that you will not want to draft at their projected 2015 price tag, as there are too many red flags that indicate a drop in production is more likely that a repeat.
• Razzball.com updates their closer rankings as we get ready for the last few weeks of the season.
• Rotoworld.com expects spot saves to plentiful over the last month. Now you just need to have them rostered in time.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Christian Yelich and Kennys Vargas will be able to build off their recent success.
• BaseballProf.com identifies the best waiver wire additions for Week 23 of the fantasy season.
• TheFakeBaseball.com names a pair of starters and four hitters to get into your Wednesay DFS lineup.
• MiLB Prospect News: Moxyball.com uncovers a number of Double-A starters you should know heading into the 2015 fantasy season.
• FanGraphs.com wonders if age is the reason for the decline of Joe Nathan.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Wednesday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Wednesday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Tuesday including thoughts on the injury that could cost Anthony Rizzo another week or more.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Tuesday including a nice outing for James Paxton, stolen bases for Juan Lagares, and more.
• In Wednesday’s Daily Dose, Rotoworld.com discusses Michael Wacha‘s return, injury woes for the Cubs, and much more.
• Another Petco walkoff, another Coors slugfest and another Clayton Kershaw gem…FantasyAlarm.com tells you all about it.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com believes Maikel Franco can provide some much-needed power for your fantasy stretch run.
• RotoBaller.com scours the waiver wire in search of starting pitchers to help you in September.
• FantasySquads.com offers up a DFS lineup for Wednesday, which utilizes a cheap Andrew Cashner to stack up on high powered bats.
• FantasySquads.com has a final playoff push edition of it’s relief pitching update, including the lowdown on Sergio Romo and Kevin Quackenbush plus the situations for every MLB team.
• FanGraphs.com makes a case for the ownership of Andrew Wilkins and Ryan Rua in deeper leagues.
• RotoBaller.com believes fantasy owners should consider dropping Jay Bruce, David Wright, and/or A.J. Burnett.
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast – Andrew Heaney‘s second chance
•  ESPN.com Fantasy Focus Podcast – Early 2015 Projections
•  CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Podcast – Week 24 Help
•  ESPN.com – 10:00 AM CDT
•  BaseballProspectus.com – 1:00 PM CDT

Tuesday September 2, 2014 – Baseball Links

by Goose | Sep 2, 2014

• BaseballAmerica.com discusses some of the interesting September 1 prospect promotions.
• FFToolbox.com names some of the best fantasy additions available in the majority of leagues. This week’s picks include Teddy Bridgewater, Geno Smith, Lance Dunbar, Aaron Dobson, and Jermaine Kearse.
• TheFakeBaseball.com identifies a pair of starters and four hitters to plug into your Tuesday DFS lineup.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Dalton Pompey could be a difference maker in 2014.
• Razzball.com discusses a pair of Chicago Cubs added to many fantasy rosters last week as well as Wilin Rosario who was dropped at a rapid pace.
• BaseballAmerica.com wonders what fantasy owners should expect from Maikel Franco in Philadelphia the rest of the season.
• TheFantasyFix.com names Michael Brantley of the Cleveland Indians their breakout left fielder of the year.
• Is Carlos Carrasco legit? Rotoproessor.com offers their thoughts on the Cleveland starter.
• FanGraphs.com wonders if Freddie Freeman has been worth his preseason price tag in 2014.
• FanGraphs.com makes a case for the ownership of Juan Lagares and/or Dilson Herrera in deeper leagues.
• ESPN.com provides their daily notes Tuesday’s games, ranking all 30 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
• BaseballSavant.com provides Tuesday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
• Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Monday including thoughts on the combined no-hitter spun by the Philadelphia Phillies.
• Rotoworld.com recaps a historic day for the Phillies, the promotion of top prospects Joc Pederson and Maikel Franco and more in Tuesday’s Daily Dose.
• Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Monday including the first career home run for Dilson Herrera, a pair of bombs from Denard Span, and more.
• FakeTeams.com highlights some of the top fantasy performers from Monday’s roto action, including Cole Hamels, Miguel Cabrera, Tyson Ross, and others.
• In their daily bullpen report, FanGraphs.com discusses the situation in San Francisco, a second save for Kevin Quakenbush, and more.
• FantasyAlarm.com focuses on three pitchers whose ownership percentages does not correspond with their ability levels – Justin Verlander, Yusmeiro Petit, and Jarred Cosart.
• FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com wonders if Yusmeiro Petit is worthy of a spot in your fantasy rotation for the stretch run.
•  TheFantasyFix.com Podcast
•  BaseballProf.com Profcast
•  CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Podcast – Prospects, Mookie Betts
•  ESPN.com – 12:00 PM CDT