Monday, December 7, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 7, 2020

• Prospects365.com offers up a very early starting pitcher preview, complete with favorites from each tier.
• FanGraphs.com wonders if there is any hope for these 2020 flops.
• PitcherList.com thinks Austin Nola is the third fantasy star in San Diego.
• FanGraphs.com looks at how a move from Tampa Bay to Atlanta will affect the fantasy value of Charlie Morton.
• FantraxHQ.com wonders how fantasy owners should value Chris Sale heading into 2021.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 shortstops for the 2021 fantasy season.
• Remember Franchy Cordero? Well even if you don’t, Razzball.com thinks you should add him to your list of 2021 fantasy sleepers.
• FanGraphs.com checks in on the early ADP data for first basemen as we get closer to 2021.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com continues their release of ZiPS projections with the Houston Astros.
• Is Triston Casas the next great fantasy superstar first baseman? FantraxHQ.com seems to think so.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 50+ prospects in the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system.

Sunday, December 6, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 6, 2020

• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 65 relief pitchers for 2021 fantasy.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Boston Red Sox farm system.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Dylan Cease is a budding fantasy superstar or a disaster-in-waiting.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com continues their ZiPS projections rollout with a look at the Washington Nationals.

Saturday, December 5, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 5, 2020

• Razzball.com breaks down some of the early free agent signings as the hot stove sort of begins to heat up.
• PitcherList.com introduces a new statistic ‘Q’ and explains why it is predicting a Matt Olsen breakout.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Jose Iglesias can make a fantasy impact as a member of the Angels.

Friday, December 4, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 4, 2020

• FanGraphs.com continues their breakdown of some late round players, this time focusing in on Martín Pérez, Steven Matz, Mike Fiers, Rick Porcello, Josiah Gray, and Daniel Lynch.
• PitcherList.com compares BABIP and xStats. Is it time to move on from BABIP?
• Rotoworld.com looks at the fallout with this week’s non-tenders in MLB in Friday’s Daily Dose.
• Razzball.com names one of my favorites, Jared Walsh, as a fantasy sleeper for the 2021 season.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the New York Mets farm system.

Thursday, December 3, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 3, 2020

• FantasyAlarm.com breaks down the MLB non-tender deadline and what impact the moves made around the league will have on fantasy baseball this season.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 100 starting pitchers for fantasy 2021.
• Razzball.com identifies Nick Solak as a potential fantasy sleeper you may want to target on draft day 2021.
• FanGraphs.com looks at the pitchers who outperformed their SIERA in 2020. A regression could be on the horizon.
• Rotoprofessor.com sees a breakout season coming for Austin Riley.
• FantraxHQ.com discusses some of the players whose actual batting average was way below their expected batting average.
• CBSSports.com Podcast – Non-Tenders & Breakouts (58:16)
• PitcherList.com Podcast – Talking Pitching (19:37)
• Rotoworld.com Podcast – Slow Start to Offseason (56:20)
• Keith Law Chat – 12:00 PM CST

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 2, 2020

• PitcherList.com dives into optimistic projections for Austin Riley.
• FakeTeams.com makes a case for Garrett Cooper becoming a top 15 first baseman in 2021.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com has released their 2021 ZiPS projections for the Cleveland Indians.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 dynasty prospects in the Baltimore Orioles farm system.
• FanGraphs.com checks in on the early catcher ADP data as we get closer to 2021.
• FantraxHQ.com declares Lourdes Gurriel as the best fantasy value pick on the Toronto Blue Jays.
• Rotoprofessor.com explains why Texas infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is a player to avoid in 2021 fantasy drafts.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 40+ prospects in the Baltimore Orioles organization.
• FanGraphs.com looks at some of the pitchers whose actual ERA and SIERA did not line up in 2020. Are better days ahead?
• ESPN.com Podcast – Did 2020 Even Matter? (50:47)

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Dec 1, 2020

• FanGraphs.com mines the news to look for fantasy nuggets about Korean imports, Jared Walsh, and others.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: CBSSports.com ranks the top 10 shortstop prospects heading into 2021.
• PitcherList.com thinks Jared Walsh‘s 2020 season was more than a small sample size success story.
• Is drafting an injury-plagued superstar a risk worth taking? PitcherList.com looks at the pros and cons of Giancarlo Stanton.
• Mike Minor is heading to Kansas City, Kris Bryant isn’t going anywhere yet and George Springer has multiple suitors. Rotoworld.com covers this and more in Tuesday’s Daily Dose.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Miami Marlins farm system.
• Razzball.com wants you to add Anthony Santander to your list of 2021 fantasy sleepers.
• FanGraphs.com looks at hitters whose SwStk% went up in 2020, a bad sign for 2021.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 50+ prospects in the Cleveland Indians organization.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if a return to Kansas City could mean a resurgence for Mike Minor.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com continues their release of 2021 ZiPS projections with the Cincinnati Reds.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: BaseballHQ.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the San Francisco Giants farm system in their first organizational report.
• CBSSports.com Podcast – 2021 Projection Standouts (52:21)
• FanGraphs.com Chat – 11:00 AM CST

Monday, November 30, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 30, 2020

• According to FanGraphs.com, don’t forget about Josh Staumont and Scott Oberg when searching for closer prospects.
• After a disappointing 2020 campaign, Razzball.com wonders if Ramon Laureano enters 2021 as a fantasy sleeper.
• FanGraphs.com looks back at the hitters who improved their SwStk% in 2020.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com takes an early look at the top 10 third basemen for 2021 fantasy.
• FantraxHQ.com wonders if Teoscar Hernandez is a fantasy star or a possible 2021 fantasy bust.
• FanGraphs.com Podcast – ADP Gainers & Losers (1:22:51)

Sunday, November 29, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 29, 2020

• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 dynasty prospects in the San Francisco Giants farm system.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Tony Gonsolin will be a fantasy boom or bust in 2020.

Saturday, November 28, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 28, 2020

• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 150 outfielders for the 2021 fantasy season.
• Now out of Colorado, Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Jeff Hoffman has any fantasy appeal in Cincinnati.
• RotoBaller.com looks back at a lost year for Christian Yelich. Will 2021 be better?
• FantraxHQ.com dives into the Walker Buehler 2020 campaign and provides an outlook on his future.

Friday, November 27, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 27, 2020

• Razzball.com wonders what Alex Kirilloff can provide fantasy owners in 2021.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Atlanta Braves farm system.
• TheDynastyGuru.com wonders whether dynasty league owners should keep the faith in Michael Kopech and Victor Victor Mesa.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Austin Meadows may rebound in 2021, making him an offseason buy-low candidate.

Thursday, November 26, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 26, 2020

• Razzball.com wonders what fantasy owners should expect from Andrew Vaughn in 2021, who is currently behind the reigning AL MVP Jose Abreu on the White Sox depth chart.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Eric Hosmer could now be an under-the-radar target in fantasy.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: CBSSports.com ranks the top 10 third base prospects in baseball.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com released their 2021 ZiPS projections for the Colorado Rockies.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 25, 2020

• PitcherList.com notes that Chris Taylor took a step forward in 2020.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 dynasty prospects in the San Diego Padres farm system.
• Now in Atlanta, Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Charlie Morton will rebound from a disappointing 2020 season.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com has released their ZiPS projections for the Kansas City Royals.

Tuesday, November 24, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 24, 2020

• FanGraphs.com wonders what multi-positional eligibility will look like in 2021.
• The Rays will listen to trade offers on Blake Snell, the Braves are showing notable interest in Charlie Morton. Rotoworld.com discusses this and more in Tuesday’s Daily Dose.
• Razzball.com wonders if Jazz Chisholm will be a useful player in 2021 fantasy leagues.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Minnesota Twins farm system.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Zac Plesac will take that next step in 2021 or if he will be a bust.
• Does Eric Hosmer have anything left in the tank? FantraxHQ.com looks at his 2021 fantasy prospects.
• FantraxHQ.com looks back at the last 34 starts (full season) for a number of staring pitchers to show what they may be able to do in 2021.

Monday, November 23, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 23, 2020

• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com continues their release of 2021 ZiPS projections with the Atlanta Braves.
• CBSSports.com identifies six starting pitchers all benefited from changing their pitch-mix in 2020.
• FanGraphs.com doesn’t want you to overlook these potential late-round closers.
• Statcast’s best contact suppression stat is hiding in plain sight. PitcherList.com uncovers it, HardHit/9.
• FanGraphs.com analyzes some hitters and pitchers ranked in the top 200s overall.
• Razzball.com wonders what fantasy owners should expect from the top prospect in baseball, Wander Franco, in 2021.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Rangers prospect Sherten Apostel could emerge as a fantasy sleeper in 2021.
• FantraxHQ.com wonders if Fernando Tatis Jr. is worthy of the top overall pick in fantasy 2021.
• FantraxHQ.com projects the top 25 dynasty league prospects in 2023.
• MLB.com looks at 24 interesting players that were added to 40-man rosters last week.
• CBSSports.com Podcast – Early Rankings Debate (53:31)

Sunday, November 22, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 22, 2020

• RotoBaller.com looks back at the Cy Young-winning season of Shane Bieber.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 dynasty prospects in the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system.

Saturday, November 21, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 21, 2020

• RotoBaller.com discusses some of the early 2021 ADP data that is raising some eyebrows.

Friday, November 20, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 20, 2020

• Rotoworld.com discusses Robinson Cano‘s PED suspension and uncertainty over the universal DH in Friday’s Daily Dose.
• FanGraphs.com explains how experts are using 2020 data to develop their 2021 projections.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: CBSSports.com ranks the top 10 second base prospects heading into 2021.
• Razzball.com wonders if Braves outfield prospect Cristian Pache will provide fantasy value in 2021.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Kansas City Royals farm system.
• Rotoprofessor.com thinks Rafael Devers is a wild card heading into the 2021 season.
• MLB.com looks at the youngest players to crack each of their top 30 rankings for each team.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Projections: More ZiPS projections from FanGraphs.com as they look at the San Diego Padres.
• PitcherList.com Podcast – Interview w/ Tarik Skubal (29:59)

Thursday, November 19, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 19, 2020

• FanGraphs.com thinks these hitters could jump into the top 150 this season.
• Can Daulton Varsho be a top 5 fantasy catcher? FantraxHQ.com puts the Diamondbacks catcher under the microscope.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 44 prospects in the Colorado Rockies farm system.
• FanGraphs.com looks at some of the hitters who chased more pitches outside of the zone in 2020, thus increasing their O-Swing %.
• FantraxHQ.com looks at the injured players on teams in the NL West as we head into the offseason.
• Will Lewin Diaz emerge as a must-use fantasy option in 2021? Rotoprofessor.com looks at his prospects.
• Rotoworld.com Podcast – Robinson Cano (34:19)

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 18, 2020

• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: CBSSports.com ranks the top 10 prospect first basemen for dynasty leagues.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com continues the release of their 2021 ZiPS projections with a look at the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: ImaginaryBrickWall.com releases a sneak peek at their 2021 dynasty rankings with a top 50.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 dynasty prospects in the Colorado Rockies farm system.
• FanGraphs.com discusses some of the hitters who didn’t chase pitches out of the zone as often in 2020 as they did in 2019, thus improving their O-Swing%.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Ke’Bryan Hayes could be a top 10 fantasy third baseman in 2021.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: CBSSports.com ranks the top 10 prospects catchers for dynasty leagues.
• MLB.com looks at the state of many farm systems around the league – CHC | CIN | WAS | CLE | MIN | DET
• PitcherList.com Podcast – Free Agent Starting Pitchers (56:59)

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 17, 2020

• FakeTeams.com discusses the news that Cody Bellinger had shoulder surgery and will be recovering for 10 weeks.
• FanGraphs.com continues their look at some fringe starters with players ranked #299 and above.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FakeTeams.com ranks the top 30 second basemen for the 2021 fantasy season.
• What happened to these pitchers? FanGraphs.com tries to figure out why they under-performed in 2020.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Detroit Tigers organization.
• Razzball.com wonders what Nick Madrigal can bring to the table for fantasy owners in 2021.
• After signing a one-year deal with the Braves, Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Drew Smyly has any fantasy value.
• Can Manny Machado build on a successful 2020 season? FantraxHQ.com offers some thoughts.
• Rotoworld.com’s Daily Dose looks at Mike Clevinger missing 2021, the Braves adding Drew Smyly and more.
• FanGraphs.com identifies some hitters who could be top 75 players in 2021 including Jared Walsh and Jake Cronenworth.
• Yesterday, FanGraphs.com reviewed the biggest hitter Z-Contact% improvers. Today, they flip to the decliners.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 50+ prospects in the Chicago Cubs farm system.
• CBSSports.com Podcast – First 2021 Roto Mock Draft (55:05)
• FanGraphs.com Fantasy Baseball Chat – 11:00 AM CsT

Monday, November 16, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 16, 2020

• The Colorado Rockies have a big decision to make before the Rule 5 Draft coming up in early December. Should they place former first-round draft pick Riley Pint on their 40-man roster? Prospects1500.com discusses.
• TheDynastyGuru.com fantasy experts identify some players who would benefit from a change of scenery.
• Razzball.com wonders what we should expect from Andres Gimenez in 2021 fantasy.
• FanGraphs.com looks back at the 2020 season to see which hitters improved their Z-Contact%.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 second basemen for the 2021 fantasy season.
• MLB.com identifies every team’s 2021 Rookie of the Year candidate.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com rolls out their 2021 ZiPS projections for the New York Yankees.
• FanGraphs.com Podcast – MLB Awards (1:18:26)
• TheDynastyGuru.com Podcast – Some Rookie Love (1:00:30)

Sunday, November 15, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 15, 2020

• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 dynasty prospects in the Arizona Diamondbacks farm system.
• In the final edition of this year’s Team Roundup series, Rotoworld.com takes a deep dive into the 2020 World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Friday, November 13, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 13, 2020

• Rotoworld.com breaks down MVP Awards for Freddie Freeman and Jose Abreu and much more in Friday’s Daily Dose.
• After posting a 11.3K/9 in 33.1 IP in 2020, Razzball.com expects big things from Triston McKenzie in 2021.
• CBSSports.com shares results of their first mock for 2021 that tries to make sense of this year’s small sample.
• 2021 Baseball Prospects Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Cleveland Indians farm system.
• Ramon Laureano took a major step backwards in 2020. Rotoprofessor.com wonders if he can bounce back in 2021.
• FantraxHQ.com thinks Will Smith has the ability to be the top fantasy catcher in the future.
• In their latest Team Roundup, Rotoworld.com recaps a successful 2020 season for the Tampa Bay Rays despite falling in the World Series.

Thursday, November 12, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 12, 2020

• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 50 first basemen for the 2021 fantasy season.
• FantraxHQ.com wonders if Gavin Lux will live up to the hype in 2021 after not being able to in 2020.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 39 prospects in the Cincinnati Reds farm system.
• Nate Pearson was slightly over-hyped last year and Razzball.com expects middling numbers in 2021 as well.
• Now officially back in New York, Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Marcus Stroman, from Duke University, is a starter to target.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Projections: FanGraphs.com begins their 2021 ZiPS projections rollout with a look at the Oakland A’s.
• CBSSports.com Podcast – Top Prospects (56:06)

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 11, 2020

• Rotoworld.com recaps the Chicago White Sox 2020 campaign and looks ahead and what’s to come in 2021.
• FanGraphs.com mines the news in search of fantasy nuggets to help us get through the offseason.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 dynasty prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals farm system.
• Did you stay up last night wondering which hitters’ fly ball pull % went up in 2020? Well you’ll sleep well tonight after FanGraphs.com provides all of the data.
• After posting a 1.99 ERAS in 2020, Rotoprofessor.com fears Dallas Keuchel will regress in 2021.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com extends their rankings of the top MLB Draft prospects to 300.

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 10, 2020

• Rotoworld.com looks at the AL and NL Rookie of the Years, Robbie Ray back with the Jays and more in Tuesday’s Daily Dose.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Chicago White Sox farm system.
• Razzball.com wonders what fantasy owners should expect in 2021 from former first overall pick Casey Mize.
• FanGraphs.com discusses some of the players whose fly balls did not travel as far on average in 2020.
• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 40+ prospects in the Seattle Mariners organization.
• FantasyPros.com mocks the first two rounds of a 2021 fantasy baseball draft.
• Rotoworld.com looks at all that went right for the San Diego Padres in their latest Team Roundup.
• Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Jose Quintana could emerge as a viable fantasy option in 2021.
• RotoBaller.comm searches for fantasy value at third base as we look ahead to 2021.
• FantraxHQ.com examines Dinelson Lamet‘s fantasy potential for 2021.
• CBSSports.com Podcast – Free Agency Invitational (54:56)

Monday, November 9, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 9, 2020

• Rotoworld.com keeps releasing their team roundups for 2020 with the New York Yankees and Oakland A’s.
• FanGraphs.com identifies a few boring pitchers with hidden fantasy value.
• FantraxHQ.com wonders if Ketel Marte will be worth his draft price after disappointing in 2020.
• After an 11-game 2020 debut, Razzball.com wonders what Luis Patiño could bring to the table for fantasy owners in 2021.
• 2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 first basemen for the 2021 season.
• FanGraphs.com identifies the players whose average fly ball distance surged in 2020.
• CBSSports.com believes now is the time to maximize the trade value on these six players in dynasty leagues.
• Rotoprofessor.com doesn’t think Garrett Richards will ever return to the form that made him a great fantasy option.
• RotoBaller.com looks for fantasy value in the outfield ahead of the 2021 season.
• RotoBaller.com Podcast – Fantasy Baseball Catcher Preview (1:52:35)

Sunday, November 8, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 8, 2020

• 2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 dynasty prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system.

Saturday, November 7, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 7, 2020

• FanGraphs.com looks back at the players who failed to deliver in 2020 and didn’t live up to their auction league price tags.
• PitcherList.com takes a closer look at Vlad Guerrero Jr.‘s “second season” in the Majors.
• RotoBaller.com thinks 2021 will be the year of the shortstop again and searches for value picks.