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Fantasy Baseball – Sunday, March 13, 2022

by Goose | Mar 13, 2022

NBCSportsEdge.com takes a look at the flurry of activity that occurred on Saturday as the MLB hot stove heats up with trades involving Chris Bassitt and Mitch Garver.
Keep up to date on MLB free agency and trading season with analysis from ESPN.com on all the fantasy-relevant moves with an eye toward the 2022 fantasy baseball season.
Closers, saves, and holds are all important in fantasy baseball in rotisserie and points leagues. Use the FantasyAlarm.com Closer Grid to see who’s getting saves now and who will be next up to get them.
2022 Top MLB Prospects: ImaginaryBrickWall.com ranks the top 100 prospects for First-Year Player Drafts (FYPD).
2022 Top MLB Prospects: RtoBaller.com completes their countdown of the top prospects for redraft leagues with #1-25.
PitcherList.com names some starting pitchers to grab after the first 300 players are off the board.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: PitcherList.com ranks the top 30 first basemen for 2022.
PitcherList.com discusses the fantasy impact of the Twins-Rangers trade.
FantasyPros.com breaks down the fantasy implications of free agent signings and MLB trades.
FantasyPros.com names eight players that the fantasy baseball world is undervaluing.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com updates their rankings of the top first basemen for 5×5 roto leagues.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com shares auction values for 5×5 mixed leagues.
FantasySixPack.net identifies three starting pitchers who could be this year’s Robbie Ray.
RotoBaller.com thinks these second basemen will be fantasy busts in 2022.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Carlos Rodon to SF, Clayton Kershaw Back to LA (19:18)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Mailbag, Daily Lineup Leagues, Trading Draft Picks (49:49)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Post-300 OFs (1:10:05)

Fantasy Baseball – Saturday, March 12, 2022

by Fantasy Alarm | Mar 12, 2022

Rotoballer breaks down the Fantasy Baseball Draft Value of Jesus Aguilar.
ESPN breaks down the importance of the new CBA and How It Impacts Your Fantasy Baseball League.
CBS Sports offers up their Fantasy Baseball Breakouts for the 2022 season.
FantasyAlarm.com gives you a free look into their draft guide to bring you their top undervalued catchers to target in your fantasy baseball drafts.
FantasyAlarm.com’s Free Agent Tracker gives you immediate analysis on all the latest signings happening around the MLB.
FantasyAlarm.com’s Closer Grid gives you an in-depth look at the bullpen situation for all 30 MLB teams heading into Spring Training.
PitcherList.com breaks down their Top 30 third basemen heading into the 2022 fantasy baseball season.
FantasyPros.com takes a look at some players who could be due for some negative regression during the 2022 baseball season.
FantasyPros.com brings you players to target in saves+holds league formats.
FantasyPros.com gives you their top Best Ball late-round draft targets.
RotoBaller.com examines the second base position and brings you their top busts heading into the 2022 season.
RotoBaller.com brings you their first base rankings for 5×5 roto league formats.

Fantasy Baseball – Friday, March 11, 2022

by Fantasy Alarm | Mar 11, 2022

Fangraphs.com brings you Justin Mason’s relief pitcher rankings heading into the 2022 fantasy baseball season.
FantasyAlarm.com brings you their complete Front Office Insights series with Howard Bender and Jim Bowden.
FantasyAlarm.com takes a look at late-round closers you should be targeting in your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts.
FantasyAlarm.com takes a look at late-round starting pitchers to target in your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts.
FantasyAlarm.com goes live with Howard Bender and Matthew Selz as they give pick-by-pick analysis during their best ball draft.
PitcherList.com takes a look at Royals pitcher Carlos Hernandez and what we should expect from the 25-year old heading into 2022.
Fangraphs.com’s Chad Young takes a look at his auction draft process when it comes to fantasy baseball and gives you some strategies to follow.
RotoBaller.com examines the draft value of Red’s first basemen Joey Votto heading into the 2022 fantasy baseball season.
RotoBaller.com examines the draft value of Mets pitcher Tylor Megill heading into the 2022 fantasy baseball season.
PitcherList.com examines the value of Shohei Ohtani following the MLB’s move towards the Universal DH.
PitcherList.com Podcast – SP #71-80 (45:38)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Scott White’s Tout Wars Draft (1:07:13)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Outfield Rankings & Strategies Part 1 (1:13:14)
FantasyAlarm.com Podcast – Drafting in Best Ball
CBSSports.com Podcast – Baseball is Back! (24:25)

Fantasy Baseball – Thursday, March 10, 2022

by Goose | Mar 10, 2022

Major League Baseball and MLB Players Association reportedly agree to a new labor deal, which will need to be ratified. NBCSportsEdge.com discusses.
MLB.com looks at the Baltimore Orioles where prospects are beating down the door.
Keep up to date on MLB free agency and trading season with analysis from ESPN.com on all the fantasy-relevant moves with an eye toward the 2022 fantasy baseball season.
NBCSports.com looks at the best remaining free agents on the market – Hitters | Starters | Relievers
PitcherList.com names five veterans you shouldn’t shy away from in dynasty.
Yahoo.com names five sleeper first basemen and ten sleeper starters to target in fantasy drafts.
FantasyAlarm.com breaks down the hitters in fantasy baseball that increase their value in leagues that score OBP (FREE) for the 2022 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide!
FantasyAlarm.com names the top breakout candidates at the shortstop position (FREE) for the 2022 fantasy baseball draft guide.
PitcherList.com identifies five starting pitchers that you should be trying to acquire for 2022.
FantasyPros.com’s third base primer helps get you ready for the 2022 fantasy season.
FakeTeams.com makes five bold predictions about starting pitchers ahead of the 2022 season, whenever that is.
FantraxHQ.com wonders if Tommy Edman or Kolton Wong is a better pick at their current ADP.
FantasySixPack.net breaks down the results of recent first-year player drafts.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks and projects the top starting pitchers, in tiers, for 2022 fantasy baseball.
FantraxHQ.com checks in on the players coming off injury in the AL West.
CBSSports.com looks at the latest catcher and first base ADP to see how things are trending.
RotoBaller.com wonders if new Ranger Marcus Semien could prove to be a bust after a huge 2021 season.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 20 relief pitchers based on their keeper league value.
FantasySixPack.net profiles top prospect shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. ahead of the 2022 season.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Kansas City Royals farm system.
PitcherList.com Podcast – SP #71-80 (45:38)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Scott White’s Tout Wars Draft (1:07:13)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Outfield Rankings & Strategies Part 1 (1:13:14)
FantasyAlarm.com Podcast – Drafting in Best Ball
CBSSports.com Podcast – Baseball is Back! (24:25)

Fantasy Baseball – Wednesday, March 9, 2022

by Goose | Mar 9, 2022

TheDynastyGuru.com identifies prospects they are targeting for 2022 and beyond.
According to PitcherList.com, these five shortstops need to be on your radar in 2022 drafts.
Prospects365.com names their must-have players for the 2022 fantasy season.
RotoBaller.com examines the latest ADP data to find overvalued and undervalued players.
FantasyPros.com identifies some AVG/OBP sleepers that you can grab late.
TheDynastyGuru.com identifies some of the players they are targeting for 2022 and beyond.
FantasyAlarm.com throws you three names who might break out at the third base position (FREE) for the 2022 fantasy baseball draft guide.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FanGraphs.com updates their rankings of the top 185 outfielders for 2022 fantasy.
FantasySixPack.net experts make some bold predictions about starting pitchers as we get ready for 2022.
FantraxHQ.com names some 2021 duds and wonders if any can become fantasy studs in 2022.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 220 starting pitchers for 5×5 roto formats.
FantraxHQ.com identifies some more players to target in dynasty points leagues, including Bobby Miller.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Cincinnati Reds farm system.
CBSSPorts.com examines the results of some polls asking about players that are must-haves in 2022.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: ProspectsLive.com updates their rankings of the top 400 prospects available in the 2022 MLB Draft.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Injury Updates (1:10:37)
FantasyPros.com Podcast – Lockout Winners & Losers, Next Robbie Ray (1:11:42)

Fantasy Baseball – Tuesday, March 8, 2022

by Goose | Mar 8, 2022

Prospects1500.com names prospects you want in redraft leagues as well as some draft-and-holds.
FantasyAlarm.com breaks down the landscape of the second base position (FREE) for the 2022 fantasy baseball draft guide and gives you his top sleepers to target in drafts.
With the universal DH confirmed for the National League, Yahoo.com highlights some of the biggest fantasy beneficiaries.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 39 prospects in the Minnesota Twins farm system.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: PitcherList.com completes their rankings of the top 100 outfielders with #81-100.
FantasyPros.com identifies which high-risk/high-reward hitters are worth rolling the dice on.
NBCSportsEdge.com discusses Max Muncy‘s recovery from an elbow injury and the latest in CBA negotiations in Tuesday’s Daily Dose.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FanGraphs.com updates their rankings of the top 60 third basemen for 2022.
PitcherList.com introduces a machine learning approach to predicting a breakout hitter.
FantasySixPack.net looks for this year’s version of Myles Straw.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks and projects the top outfielders, in tiers, for 2022 fantasy baseball.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 43 outfielders based on their keeper league value.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 20 prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system.
NBCSportsEdge.com takes a look at the evolution of the shift in baseball and identifies who may benefit from a league-wide ban in fantasy baseball.
Still dealing with the lingering effects of a global pandemic, participants in the League of Alternative Baseball Reality had a new obstacle to overcome before drafting this season, the MLB lockout. USAToday.com reviews the AL LABR draft results.
CBSSports.com explains what the lockout means for your fantasy baseball season prep.
RotoBaller.com explains how the delayed start to the season will impact the top prospects in the AL Central.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Live H2H Mock Draft Part 1, Rounds 1-10 (1:00:10)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Live H2H Mock Draft Part 2, Rounds 11-21 (1:01:01)
NBCSportsEdge.com Podcast – 2022 OF Preview (1:10:06)
Yahoo.com Video – Fantasy Baseball Fades (4:12)

Fantasy Baseball – Monday, March 7, 2022

by Goose | Mar 7, 2022

The 2021 season was a nightmare for these players and their fantasy managers, but Yahoo.com thinks better times are on the horizon.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: PitcherList.com ranks the top 100 hitters, in tiers, for dynasty formats.
FantasyPros.com identifies some sleepers, including veterans, to target late in fantasy drafts.
RotoBaller.com identifies three post-hype hitters that could break out in 2022.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 100 prospects in baseball as we head into the 2022 season.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FanGraphs.com updates their rankings of the top 65 shortstops for 2022.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 20 prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays farm system.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks and projects the top third basemen, in tiers, for 2022 fantasy baseball.
CBSSports.com Podcast – ADP Risers/Fallers, Shift Restrictions (1:06:54)
DrRoto.com Podcast – 5 SP That Will Benefit From Delayed Start to Season

Fantasy Baseball – Sunday, March 6, 2022

by Goose | Mar 6, 2022

Yahoo.com delivers the next position in their draft series, the relief pitchers.
FantasyAlarm.com brings you his insights on which catchers could see a boost (FREE) in value for the upcoming fantasy baseball season due to the implementation of the universal DH rule.
RotoBaller.com names some NL starting pitchers who could prove to be sleepers in 2022.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 50 International prospects.
FantasyPros.com looks at players who might benefit from a delayed start to the 2022 season.
RotoBaller.com identifies some pitchers who would be better off junking their worst pitch.
PitcherList.com Podcast – Late-Round Corner Infielders (1:08:40)
FanGraphs.com Podcast – The Sleeper & the Bust ADP Disparity (1:32:19)
RotoBaller.com Fantasy Baseball Chat – 1:00 PM CST

Fantasy Baseball – Saturday, March 5, 2022

by Goose | Mar 5, 2022

Pitcher List offers An Easy Approach To Building Your Own Player Rankings as you begin to draft for the 2022 season.
CBS Sports analyzes how the current MLB Lockout Impacts Fantasy Baseball.
ESPN’s latest Fantasy Focus Baseball Podcast touches on the Universal DH, Mike Trout, and advanced pitching metrics.
ESPN helps you determine the Right Time To Draft ahead of the 2022 season.
FantasyAlarm’s Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide is constantly evolving and being updated, including the latest piece highlighting Catchers Boosted By The Universal DH.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FakeTeams.com ranks the top 50 starting pitchers for 2022 fantasy.
RotoBaller.com checks in on the latest MLB injury news as we wait for an agreement.
RotoBaller.com examines the impact of the lockout on the top prospects in the AL East.
RotoBaller.com searches for third base sleepers to draft late in 2022.
FanGraphs.com Podcast – Shortstop Preview Part 1 (1:35:04)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Mailbag, Austin Riley Dynasty Value (52:53)

Fantasy Baseball – Friday, March 4, 2022

by Goose | Mar 4, 2022

2022 MLB Top Prospects: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 20 prospects in the New York Yankees farm system.
FantraxHQ.com explains how to use xwRC+ to identify potential breakout hitters.
FantasyPros.com looks into their crystal ball to project the top 10 prospects heading into 2023.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks and projects the top second basemen, in tiers, for 2022 fantasy baseball.
NBCSportsEdge.com takes a look at the top prospects who won’t be able to participate in Minor League camp due to the lockout.
If you play in a league that counts quality starts, FantasySixPack.net thinks these are the starters to target.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 13 catchers based on their keeper league value.
PitcherList.com Podcast – Players Who Just Need a Chance (1:12:35)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Utility-Only Hitters, OBP Risers/Fallers (1:03:53)
FantasySixPack.net Video – SS Preview (1:31:09)
Yahoo.com Video – Bobby Witt Jr. Breakout Candidate

Fantasy Baseball – Thursday, March 3, 2022

by Goose | Mar 3, 2022

PitcherList.com begins their Going Deep series by analyzing the potential of Casey Mize.
How likely is each pick to wind up on the waiver wire? CBSSports.com examines the downside of some players.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 20 prospects in the Boston Red Sox farm system.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: RotoBaller.com kicks off their rankings of the top 51 prospects for 2022 redraft with #26-51.
Yahoo.com highlights one intriguing, underrated player at every hitter position to consider when your fantasy draft nears its end.
RotoBaller.com believes these first basemen will have breakout 2022 seasons.
FanGraphs.com follows up an article earlier this week, this time identifying pitchers whose actual K% was above their xK%.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com released their overall and positional rankings for points leagues.
PitcherList.com explains why Chas McCormick should be worth watching in Houston.
FantasySixPack.net identifies some players who should get a bump in OBP leagues.
RotoBaller.com explains why Tanner Houck is a sleeper heading into 2022.
ESPN.com’s 9-part “Playbook” lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 9 gives you insight as to which players to grab and which ones to avoid in 2022.
FantraxHQ.com names relievers to target in Saves+Holds leagues.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Format Specialists for Both H2H Points & Roto Leagues (1:00:44)
FantraxHQ.com Podcast – Prospects Updates From Orioles & Yankees Camps (52:56)
NBCSportsEdge.com Podcast – Third Base Preview (1:05:03)
Yahoo.com Video – Bounceback Candidates (3:46)

Fantasy Baseball – Wednesday, March 2, 2022

by Goose | Mar 2, 2022

FantasySixPack.net digs into the Tampa Bay Rays farm system in search of dynasty assets.
FantasyAlarm.com breaks down their top sleepers at the third base position (FREE) for the 2022 fantasy baseball draft guide.
FantasyPros.com identifies some young starters who could be on innings limits in 2022.
NBCSportsEdge.com shares their feelings of anguish and despair over Rob Manfred canceling the start of the 2022 regular season in Wednesday’s Daily Dose.
A delayed start to the season is no reason for your fantasy league to fold. CBSSports.com examines the fallout from the ongoing lockout.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 20 prospects in the Baltimore Orioles system for dynasty.
ESPN.com’s 9-part “Playbook” lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 8 explains some of the advanced statistics available to the fantasy baseball manager and how to apply them correctly.
FanGraphs.com looks at players whose xK% was higher than their actually K% in 2021. More strikeouts coming?
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks and projects the top first basemen, in tiers, for 2022 fantasy baseball.
RotoBaller.com shares five strategies to help you dominate NFBC best-ball leagues.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Live Roto Mock Draft Part 1 (1:02:58)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Live Roto Mock Draft Part 2 (1:02:59)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Catcher Strategy & Rankings (1:06:46)
DrRoto.com Podcast – First 6 Rounds of TGFBI
FantasyAlarm.com Podcast – Digging Deep Into ADP

Fantasy Baseball – Tuesday, March 1, 2022

by Goose | Mar 1, 2022

The season is now officially delayed. PitcherList.com discusses.
FantasyAlarm.com details the top 2022 free-agent starting pitchers who are still available (FREE) due to the signing freeze created by the MLB lockout.
FantasyAlarm.com breaks down the landscape of the second base position (FREE) for the 2022 fantasy baseball draft guide.
FanGraphs.com mines the news in search of fantasy nuggets to use in 2022, if they play.
Yahoo.com doesn’t pull any punches when giving their thoughts on the starting pitcher position in 2022.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com has released positional rankings for the 2022 fantasy season.
FakeTeams.com searches the outfield for sleepers that you can grab late in fantasy drafts.
RotoBaller.com wonders if Yu Darvish is destined to be a fantasy bust in 2022.
FantasySixPack.net shares some of their bold predictions for hitters heading into 2022.
NBCSportsEdge.com takes a look at early ADP in order to identify undervalued starting pitcher targets using popular player projections.
FantraxHQ.com names three hitters who will go from dud to stud in 2022.
ESPN.com’s 9-part “Playbook” lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 7 dives into topics like the universal DH, closers-by-committee, and declining stolen bases.
FantraxHQ.com is pretty convinced Javier Baez, Jazz Chisholm, and Bobby Witt Jr. will be fantasy busts in 2022.
RotoBaller.com names some post-hype hitters that are ready to live up to expectations we had for them in the past.
PitcherList.com Podcast – Starting Pitchers #61-70 (1:07:30)
FanGraphs.com Podcast – – Beat the Shift: Starting Pitchers Part 2 (1:24:40)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Labor Negotiations, Position Previews Recap (1:11:26)
ESPN.com Podcast – What Has Changed Fantasy 2022 (53:56)
CBSSports.com Podcast – MLB Cancels Opening Day (16:43)

Fantasy Baseball – Monday, February 28, 2022

by Goose | Feb 28, 2022

PitcherList.com says these three catchers need to be on your draft board heading into 2022.
DrRoto.com breaks down all the best ways to approach your AL or NL-Only auction drafts!
FantasyAlarm.com details the top 2022 free-agent outfielders who are still available due to the signing freeze created by the MLB lockout.
FantasySixPack.net identifies the teams that created the most hold situations in 2021 and then looks at the setup men who could benefit in 2022.
RotoBaller.com wonders if Jared Kelenic could be a fantasy bust again in 2022.
FantasyAlarm.com breaks down the landscape of the first base position for the 2022 fantasy baseball draft guide.
FantasyPros.com identifies some rookie hitters to target late in fantasy drafts.
FantasyPros.com tells you everything you need to know about the shortstop position ahead of 2022 fantasy drafts.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: PitcherList.com ranks the top 500 players for dynasty (AVG) leagues.
FantasyPros,.com names some of the safe, veteran players you should target in fantasy drafts.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks and projects the top catchers, in tiers, for 2022 fantasy baseball.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 21 shortstops based on their keeper league value.
PitcherList.com Podcast – Outfield Preview (1:21:57)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Starting PItcher Preview Part 3 (1:35:16)

Fantasy Baseball – Sunday, February 27, 2022

by Goose | Feb 27, 2022

FakeTeams.com staff name the outfielders to avoid in 2022 fantasy drafts.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: Prospects1500.com ranks the top 100 NCAA Division I baseball prospects eligible for the 2022 MLB Draft.
According to FantraxHQ.com, these nine pitchers will “laugh in the face” of their current ADP.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com shares their consensus top 30 catcher rankings for the 2022 fantasy season.
FantasyPros.com discusses the strategy of punting categories. Is it worth pursuing?
FanGraphs.com Podcast – Need for Speed (1:52:06)

Fantasy Baseball – Saturday, February 26, 2022

by Goose | Feb 26, 2022

CBSSports breaks down Points League Strategies and Mid-Round Targets in the latest Fantasy Baseball Today Podcast.
FantasyAlarm’s latest edition of the Front Office Insights breaks down the Texas Rangers and their outlook for the 2022 season.
Dr. Roto breaks down the First Base Tiers as you prepare for your fantasy baseball drafts.
FantraxHQ has the Late-Round Speed Contributors that you need to target ahead of the 2022 MLB season.
FakeTeams.com covers the outfielders you should be targeting for the 2022 fantasy baseball campaign.
FantasyAlarm.com’s latest Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide article highlights the best DFS GPP Strategies.
RotoBaller.com takes a look at some of the MLB injuries heading into the 2022 season.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top third basemen based on their keeper league value as we get ready for 2022.
CBSSports.com identifies their latest sleepers, breakouts, and busts for the 2022 fantasy season.
FantraxHQ.com believes these third basemen are going to be fantasy busts in 2022.
RotoBaller.com searches for second base sleepers you can grab late in fantasy drafts.

Fantasy Baseball – Friday, February 25, 2022

by Goose | Feb 25, 2022

FanGraphs.com continues to look at deep league starting pitchers – Max Meyer, Spencer Howard, Tyler Anderson, and Jose Quintana
FantasyAlarm.com details the top 2022 free-agent shortstops who are still available due to the signing freeze created by the MLB lockout.
FanGraphs.com names prospects they think will earn their way into the top 100 prospects in 2023.
FantasySixPack.net names a player to buy and a player to sell in dynasty formats.
FantraxHQ.com finds some starting pitchers to buy-low on heading into 2022.
RotoBaller.com warns fantasy owners these first basemen are going to be fantasy busts in 2022.
RotoBaller.com searches for late-round sources of speed/stolen bases.
FanGraphs.com discusses third basemen whose ADP differs between fantasy platforms.
FantraxHQ.com names the best landing spots for the remaining free agent shortstops.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: Via FanGraphs.com, ZiPS projects its top 100 prospects, hopefully without looking too silly in five years.
FakeTeams.com makes five bold outfield predictions for the 2022 fantasy season.
CBSSports.com highlights several players who have moved up their rankings this offseason.
RotoBaller.com thinks these AL outfielders are ready to break out in 2022.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 2 (1:31:30)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Closers & Saves (1:13:02)
DFSAlarm.com Podcast – Ante Up: Stop This High Stakes vs Industry Touts Nonsense (29:24)
NBCSportsEdge.com Podcast – Second Base Preview (57:24)
FantasySixPack.net Video – 2B & 3B Preview (55:15)
RotoBaller.com Fantasy Baseball Chat – 11:00 AM CST

Fantasy Baseball – Thursday, February 24, 2022

by Goose | Feb 24, 2022

TheFantasyFix.com explains why using K%+IFFB%-BB% is a useful way to find quality starting pitchers.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 130 prospects for dynasty leagues, complete with scouting reports and video.
FanGraphs.com names 27 prospects that could be assets in 2022 redraft leagues.
FantasyAlarm.com details the top free-agent third basemen who are still available due to the signing freeze created by the MLB lockout.
Yahoo.com delivers the next position in their draft series, the multi-faceted outfielders!
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 22 second basemen based on their keeper league value.
ROtoBaller.com wonders if Alex Bregman is destined to be a fantasy bust in 2022.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: PitcherList.com continues their rankings of the top 100 outfielders with #61-80.
A FanGraphs.com expert looks back at their LABR Mixed League draft to explain his strategy and picks.
FantasySixPack.net thinks these corner outfielders are overpriced and should be avoided.
FantasyPros.com identifies some players to target if you are looking for home run power.
CBSSports.com names 18 post-hype sleepers that could be valuable in 2022 fantasy.
FantasySixPack.net names some speed options to draft if you are looking for stolen bases.
RotoBaller.com wonders if fantasy managers should be buying Alec Bohm after a semi-disappointing 2021 season.
Are fantasy managers undervaluing Kyle Tucker heading into 2022? FakeTeams.com offers their thoughts on the Houston outfielder.
NBCSportsEdge.com looks at sleepers for runs in 2022, including Oakland utilityman Tony Kemp.
FantasyPros.com thinks these five rookie starting pitchers are worth drafting in 2022 fantasy.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Starting Pitching Preview Part 1 (1:32:22)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Starting Pitchers #51-60 (1:05:40)
FanGraphs.com Top 100 Prospects Chat – 2/23

Fantasy Baseball – Wednesday, February 23, 2022

by Goose | Feb 23, 2022

FantasyAlarm.com provides an introduction to MLB DFS and breaks down the strategies behind choosing the right hitters and pitchers for your lineups!
Yahoo.com delivers their preview of arguably the most loaded position in fantasy baseball drafts, the shortstops!
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com experts have released their consensus top 40 relief pitcher rankings.
Yahoo.com kicks off their fantasy baseball draft positional preview series with the catchers!
FantasyAlarm.com breaks down the fantasy baseball impact of the universal DH during the 2022 MLB season.
2022 Top MLB Prospects: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system.
PitcherList.comm says to build that fantasy baseball dream team with help from an auction draft!
FantasyAlarm.com details the top free-agent catchers who are still available due to the signing freeze created by the MLB lockout.
After flashing signs of talent in 2021, RotoBaller.com thinks Cubs starter Adbert Alzolay could be a sleeper for 2022.
2022 Top MLB Prospects: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 100 prospects heading into 2022.
FantraxHQ.com searches for the next Austin Riley, a hitter ready to break out in 2022.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 21 first basemen based on their keeper league value.
FantraxHQ.com examines the players in the NL Central coming off injury. What should we expect in 2022?
FanGraphs.com searches for ADP values at shortstops after reviewing NFBC ADP.
ESPN.com’s 9-part “Playbook” lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 5 explains how to best optimize your roster through trades and the waiver wire.
RotoBaller.com highlights some third basemen who look like points-league busts.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Mailbag! Players Benefiting From Lockout (43:57)
FantasyAlarm.com Podcast – Case for Akil Baddoo & Sonny Gray
PitcherList.com Podcast – Third Base Strategy & Rankings (1:10:49)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Most Undervalued Players (6:43)
DrRoto.com Podcast – Finding Saves
Mayo Media Network Video – 2022 Shortstop Rankings (18:23)

Fantasy Baseball – Tuesday, February 22, 2022

by Goose | Feb 22, 2022

FantasyPros.com identifies three young starting pitcher breakout candidates going after pick 200.
FanGraphs.com continues their looks at deep league starting pitching for 2022 – Cole Irvin, Tyler Beede, Mitch Keller, Michael Lorenzen
CBSSports.com identifies players that are better options you can acquire at a cheaper price than the name brand players.
FantraxHQ.com names some starting pitchers you want to avoid because of their current ADP.
DFSAlarm.com goes over all the pieces of content you’ll receive in the MLB DFS Playbook Package and their importance to helping you build winning lineups!
FantasyAlarm.com details the top free agent first basemen and second basemen who are still available due to the signing freeze created by the MLB lockout.
Yahoo.com continues their positional preview series by giving his thoughts on the fantasy third base landscape for 2022.
PitcherList.com thinks we may need to temper expectations for Blake Snell as he may not quite be 2022’s Robbie Ray.
2022 MLB Prospect Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 50 prospects for dynasty leagues.
FantasySixPack.net believes these second-year players are primed for a breakout 2022.
In Tuesday’s Daily Dose, NBCSportsEdge.com looks at the Rangers’ third base situation and provides an update on negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA.
FanGraphs.com identifies the hitters whose BABIP was a lot higher than their xBABIP in 2021. Expect a regression to the mean.
FantraxHQ.com names some players who will benefit from a delayed start to the season, including Clayton Kershaw.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FakeTeams.com ranks the top 50 outfielders for the 2022 fantasy season.
FanGraphs.com searches for ADP values at second base after reviewing NFBC ADP.
RotoBaller.com believes these outfielders will outperform their ADP in points leagues.
NBCSportsEdge.com takes a look at early ADP in order to identify undervalued targets in the outfield using popular player projections.
RotoBaller.com looks for players to build your offense around available after pick 100.
ESPN.com’s 9-part “Playbook” lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 4: Explaining the importance of the cheat sheet, how to build it and how to best use it.
FantraxHQ.com believes these three fantasy studs might suffer from a lower BABIP in 2022.
PitcherList.com Podcast – Starting Pitchers #41-50 (1:08:07)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Outfield Preview Part 2 (1:32:35)

Fantasy Baseball – Monday, February 21, 2022

by Goose | Feb 21, 2022

2022 MLB Top Prospects: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 50 prospects for redraft leagues.
FakeTeams.com likes these shortstop sleepers for the 2022 fantasy season.
PitcherList.com identifies five sleepers at one of fantasy baseball’s thinnest positions, third base.
What happened to hitting and pitching after previous work stoppages? PitcherList.com wonders what should we expect from a short Spring.
CBSSports.com makes a case for and against every first-round player heading into draft season.
PitcherList.com looks at four prospects that could be worth drafting late in redraft leagues.
FanGraphs.com mines the news in search of fantasy nuggets of value.
FantasyAlarm.com details the top free agent first basemen who are still available due to the signing freeze created by the MLB lockout.
PitcherList.com thinks these four post-hype sleepers are worth taking a chance on.
It’s a buyer’s market at second base for 2022, so Yahoo.com identifies some polarizing options and reveals which way they’re leaning.
FanGraphs.com identifies the hitters whose BABIP was far lower than their xBABIP in 2021. Expect better numbers moving forward.
PitcherList.com identifies the benchmarks for building the right kind of position player depth for your Ottoneu bench.
RotoBaller.com identifies outfielders to fade based on their current ADP.
FanGraphs.com discusses first basemen whose ADP differs between fantasy platforms.
FantasySixPack.net identifies some position battles that might play out in Spring Training, if there is one.
FantraxHQ.com explains how you can exploit platoons in DFS and daily lineup leagues.
FantasyPros.com explains the importance of understanding line drive percentage (LD%) when analyzing hitters for fantasy.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Outfield Preview Part 1 (1:28:13)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Top Middle Infielders for Keeper Leagues (1:20:48)
FanGraphs.com Prospects Chat – 11:00 AM CST

Fantasy Baseball – Sunday, February 20, 2022

by Goose | Feb 20, 2022

FantasyPros.com looks back at the hitters with the highest BABIP in 2021 and wonders who might not be able to maintain that success.
RotoBaller.com fears these first basemen will not live up to their ADP in 2022 points leagues.
FakeTeams.com experts identify shortstops that will be busts in 2022.
RotoBaller.com identifies Washington right-hander Josiah Gray as a sleeper to target on draft day 2022.
PitcherList.com Podcast – Streaming Hitters (1:21:13)
DrRoto.com Podcast – Catcher Rankings & Tiers
DrRoto.com Podcast – First Base Rankings & Tiers
RotoBaller.com Fantasy Baseball Chat – 1:00 PM CST

Fantasy Baseball – Saturday, February 19, 2022

by Goose | Feb 19, 2022

FantasyPros.com names the pitchers whose FIP was way higher than actual ERA in 2021. Is a regression on the horizon?
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: TheDynastyGuru.com ranks the top 500 players for dynasty OBP leagues.
PitcherList.com names five undervalued second basemen likely to outperform their ADP in 2022.
FantasyPros.com thinks you should target these starting pitchers who have relief pitcher eligibility.
FanGraphs.com Podcast – Fade at Every Position (2:09:42)

Fantasy Baseball – Friday, February 18, 2022

by Goose | Feb 18, 2022

2022 MLB Top Prospects: TheDynastyGuru.com ranks the top 200 in baseball ahead of the 2022 season.
After all the aces are off the board in your fantasy draft, it’s time to start looking for starting pitchers who have ace upside in the mid-rounds. RotoBaller.com thinks Patrick Sandoval is a great option.
FakeTeams shares five bold predictions for the shortstop position.
PitcherList.com discusses 30 “B-Side” prospects you need to have on your radar.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals farm system.
RotoBaller.com searches for sleepers at first base to help you steal some value late.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 81 third basemen for the 2022 fantasy season.
FantasyPros.com examines some of the NL depth chart battles that could play out in Spring Training, assuming there is Spring Training.
FanGraphs.com checks in on relief pitcher ADP trends to see what has been changing.
PitcherList.com identifies catchers that could disappoint in 2022 fantasy.
There is more involved in finding fantasy value when analyzing ADP than player comparisons. Pockets of value or a position to attack in a draft are also found. FantraxHQ.com discusses first basemen.
FantasySixPack.net believes these outfielders are overvalued at their current ADP.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: PitcherList.com continues their release of the top 100 outfielders for fantasy with #41-60.
FantasyPros.com identifies 15 starting pitchers to target and avoid in your fantasy baseball drafts.
FantraxHQ.com identifies five hitters that have added value in OBP leagues.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Relief Pitcher Preview (1:28:19)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Pitching Landscape for 2022 (1:14:48)
FantraxHQ.com Podcast – NL Beneficiaries of the DH (58:38)
FantasySixPack.net Video – Catcher & First Base Preview (1:12:26)
RotoBaller.com Fantasy Baseball Chat – 11:00 Am CST

Fantasy Baseball – Thursday, February 17, 2022

by Goose | Feb 17, 2022

Jose Miranda is a power-hitting prospect for the Minnesota Twins. PitcherList.com wonders if he can deliver for fantasy managers in 2022.
FantraxHQ.com thinks these players will bounce back from low BABIP in 2021.
RotoBaller.com thinks these shortstops will disappoint points league managers.
If you want to wait on drafting speed, PitcherList.com has some late-round options.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: TheDynastyGuru.com ranks the top 500 overall players for dynasty leagues.
FantasySixPack.net thinks you need to be wary of these overvalued starting pitchers in your 2022 fantasy drafts.
FantasyPros.com examines some of the AL depth chart battles that could play out in Spring Training, assuming there is Spring Training.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: PitcherList.com continues their rankings of the top 100 outfielders with #21-40.
FanGraphs.com looks at hitters who posted near-league average BABIP marks but finished with xBABIP marks significantly below those BABIP marks.
NBCSportsEdge.com looks at starting pitcher wins sleepers for 2022, including Tony Gonsolin of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Who could be this year’s Austin Riley? FantraxHQ.com identifies some potential breakout hitters.
FantasySixPack.net puts Jonathan India in the spotlight in this week’s Dynasty Baseball Player of the Week.
According to CBSSports.com, these players aren’t necessarily bad, but they’re not worth their going rate.
FantasyPros.com runs through the players that will benefit from the universal DH in the National League.
RotoBaller.com thinks these relievers could collect a number of holds in 2022.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Mailbag! Luis Severino Value (39:59)
FantasyPros.com Podcast – Outfielders to Target & Avoid (1:03:13)
NBCSportsEdge.com Podcast – Catcher Preview (1:00:24)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Most Overrated Per ADP (6:18)

Fantasy Baseball – Wednesday, February 16, 2022

by Goose | Feb 16, 2022

CBSSports.com names 16 players who appear undervalued based on their ADP.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: PitcherList.com ranks the top 30 first basemen for the upcoming fantasy season.
Yahoo.com examines the safety levels of every potential first round pick.
PitcherList.com identifies seven prospect hitters that are breakout candidates for next season.
PitcherList.com thinks these Opening Day closers could lose their jobs in the first week of the season.
PitcherList.com explains how to draft starting pitching such that you aren’t missing out on more valuable hitters.
RotoBaller.com identifies some catchers that should outperform their ADP in points leagues.
FanGraphs.com examines the early starting pitcher ADP in search of undervalued and overvalued players.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: TheDynastyGuru.com completes their rankings of the top 75 relief pitchers for dynasty with #51-75.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 50 players with multi-positional eligibility heading into 2022.
FantasyPros.com tells you everything you need to know about first base in their positional primer.
FanGraphs.com continues their exploration of the new hitter xBABIP equation by identifying hitters whose 2021 BABIPs were around the non-pitcher league average of .293, but whose xBABIPs were significantly different.
FantasySixPack.net names a slew of overvalued middle infielders while also suggesting alternatives.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Chicago Cubs farm system.
Play in a two-catcher league? Why? Either way, FantasyPros.com identifies some catchers to target.
FanGraphs.com Podcast – Gold-Digging for Gems After Pick 400 (1:19:43)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Third Base Preview (1:27:41)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Targets for Dynasty Rebuilds (42:16)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Shortstop Strategy & Rankings (1:22:05)

Fantasy Baseball – Tuesday, February 15, 2022

by Goose | Feb 15, 2022

PitcherList.com discusses seven prospect pitchers that are poised for a breakout.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FakeTeams.com ranks the top 30 shortstops in fantasy baseball.
FantasySixPack.net identifies some of the 2022 fantasy breakout players.
RotoBaller.com thinks these first basemen will outperform their ADP in points leagues.
In Tuesday’s Daily Dose, NBCSportsEdge.com gets you up to speed on the CBA negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: TheDynastyGuru.com continues their rankings of the top 75 relief pitchers for dynasty with #21-50.
PitcherList.com identifies injury returnees who can provide ROI at every stage of your draft.
FantraxHQ.com wonders when is the right time to draft Adley Rutschman in 2022 fantasy.
NBCSportsEdge.com takes a look at early ADP in order to identify undervalued infield targets using popular player projections.
FantraxHQ.com provides some strategies for best ball league managers.
PitcherList.com Podcast – Starting Pitchers #21-30 (1:04:28)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Shortstop Preview (1:22:52)
FanGraphs.com Podcast – Closer Rebuttal (9:03)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Buy or Sell Second Half Performances (54:34)
FantasyAlarm.com Podcast – Universal DH

Fantasy Baseball – Monday, February 14, 2022

by Goose | Feb 14, 2022

CBSSports.com breaks down the benchmarks for winning Roto numbers.
TheDynastyGuru.com names a pair of relief pitchers on the rise and a pair falling in fantasy value heading into 2022.
CBSSports.com discusses the Zero-SB strategy. You don’t have to try so hard to compete in the scarcest category.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: TheDynastyGuru.com kicks off their rankings of the top 75 relief pitchers for dynasty leagues with #1-20.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: RotoBaller.com continues their release of the top 250 prospects for dynasty leagues with #51-100.
FantraxHQ.com warns of closer busts and discusses some bullpens whose closer is not yet identified.
ImaginaryBrickWall.com names some of the NL hitters that should benefit from the universal DH.
RotoBaller.com highlights some second basemen who look like points-league values.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: Prospect361.com ranks the top 100 prospects in baseball.
FantrayPros.com identifies some players that got lucky in 2021. Should we expect a regression in 2022?
FantasySixPack.net uncovers some undervalued corner infielders for fantasy 2022.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top starting pitchers and top relief pitchers for Ottoneu formats and includes auction values.
FantraxHQ.com examines the players in the AL Central coming off injury. What should we expect in 2022?
FanGraphs.com checks in on the early outfielder ADP as we get closer to draft day 2022.
After down 2021 seasons, FantasySixPack.net expects these players to bounce back nicely in 2022.
2022 MLB Top Prospects: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Milwaukee Brewers farm system.
FantraxHQ.com thinks dynasty league managers should sell off these three prospects before the 2022 season.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Players They Love (1:03:45)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Mailbag & Relief Pitcher Preview (1:15:16)
FanGraphs.com Baseball Chat – 11:00 AM CST

Fantasy Baseball – Sunday, February 13, 2022

by Goose | Feb 13, 2022

FanGraphs.com continues their breakdown of late-round starting pitchers – Kris Bubic, Matt Manning, Austin Gomber, Nick Lodolo, and Reiver Sanmartin.
2022 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top outfielders for Ottoneu formats and includes auction values.
If you miss out on the studs, PitcherList.com thinks you’ll want to target these sleepers shortstops.
FantraxHQ.com searches for cheap sources of RBI in fantasy.
RotoBaller.com thinks these three relief pitchers are primed for breakout 2022 seasons.
FakeTeams.com thinks smart fantasy managers will avoid these third basemen in 2022.
FanGraphs.com Podcast – Players That Will Benefit from NL DH (1:44:40)