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Wednesday, April 22, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 22, 2020

FanGraphs.com continues to mine the news throughout baseball and wonders if a wild card could win the #5 spot in Houston.
Despite a high groundball rate, PitcherList.com thinks Yandy Diaz was still a productive hitter in 2019.
The shroud of the sign-steal scandal is expected to cover the Houston Astros for most of the 2020 season. Yahoo.com previews the team.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com continues their rankings of the top outfielders for dynasty leagues heading into 2021 with #51-100.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com continues their rankings of the top starting pitchers based on a Coronavirus-shortened season with #61-80.
FanGraphs.com identifies the prospects with future hitting tools 55 and above, topped by Wander Franco with an 80.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com kicks off their rankings of the top 30 outfield prospects with #1-10.
FantasyPros.com continues their team previews with a look at the Cincinnati Reds.
RotoBaller.com believes these outfielders could bounce back after disappointing 2019 seasons.
Five more player debates coming at you. FantasyPros.com talks about a couple more starters, a pair of shortstops, and the top-ranked DH in fantasy for 2020 in this post.
The Rotoworld.com staff fast-forwards five years and attempts to predict who will be the top-performing fantasy third baseman in 2025.
RotoBaller.com identifies some starting pitcher sleepers that surged in September and could be primed for big 2020 seasons.
Who’s the one player you have to have? Who are you most confident will bust this year? Which closer is most likely to lose his job? CBSSports.com polls the audience.
Despite several unknowns, teams are hard at work preparing for this year’s Draft. MLB.com has also been hard at work and expanded their list from 100 to 150.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Young vs. Veteran Teams, Latest MLB Proposal (1:03:16)
Prospects365.com Podcast – The Chopping Block (1:00:36)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Talking Pitching with Caleb Smith (17:45)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Auction Strategy, Nick Senzel (1:03:27)

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 21, 2020

RotoBaller.com searches for some late-round fliers that could help keep your team ERA down.
RotoBaller.com believes they have a few AL-only starting pitcher sleepers to target.
Prospects1500.com identifies some of the top prospects in the Carolina League to keep an eye on in 2020.
RotoBaller.com thinks these starting pitchers will benefit from a late start to the season.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com continues their rankings of the top starting pitchers based on a Coronavirus-shortened season with #41-60.
The Rotoworld.com staff fast-forwards five years and attempts to predict who will be the top-performing fantasy shortstop in 2025.
TheFantasyFix.com has a little fun with starting pitchers and PECOTA, naming three to target and three to avoid.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Manny Machado would benefit if he didn’t have to play half his games in Petco Park.
MLB.com already released their first dynasty league prospect rankings. Beyond that group, however, there is a long list of players who could become dynasty assets.
FanGraphs.com identifies the prospects with a 55 or above present hitting tool.
Razzball.com Podcast – Featuring Yancy Eaton (1:14:28)
FanGraphs.com Fantasy Chat – 3:00 PM CDT

Monday, April 20, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 20, 2020

FantasyAlarm.com takes a fantasy spin at the card collectors game, providing fantasy analysis for the upcoming season for the players he draws from his pack of baseball cards.
Just how good will the Chicago White Sox be in 2020? Yahoo.com previews the team for fantasy.
The Chicago Cubs didn’t make many moves this offseason, but that doesn’t make them any less potent. Yahoo.com previews the team for fantasy.
Can the San Diego Padres challenge the Dodgers in the NL West? Yahoo.com previews the team.
There’s fantasy value to be had on the Cleveland Indians, but only in a select, small group of players. Yahoo.com previews the team for 2020.
The Washington Nationals‘ Big Three at pitcher — Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, and Patrick Corbin — will cost a pretty penny at fantasy drafts, but are they worth it? Yahoo.ciom previews the team.
FanGraphs.com mines the latest news and reports what pitching coaches around the league think starters need to get up to speed.
Razzball.com wonders which of the two 2019 DFS studs will win the last outfield spot in Cincinnati, Aristedes Aquino or Josh VanMeter.
Whose 2020 status has the most riding on it? CBSSports.com highlights some of the ones they’re most anxious to see sorted out.
Rotoworld.com serves up thoughts on Gavin Lux, Sam Hilliard, Francisco Mejia and others in their NL West notes.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com ranks who will be the top 50 outfielders for dynasty leagues heading into 2021.
Prospects1500.com identifies the prospects in the Detroit Tigers farm system to keep an eye on this season.
FanGraphs.com explains the Hit tool and how it correlates to future performance.
RotoBaller.com names a pair of overrated and a pair of underrated relief pitchers based on their ADP.
RotoBaller.com identifies some sleepers for 2020 fantasy, from NL starting pitchers to AL outfielders.
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with a look at the Detroit Tigers.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 15 third base prospects in baseball.
The Oakland A’s roster has a lot of fantasy goodness within it. Yahoo.com previews the team for the 2020 season.
RotoBaller.com believes these 2019 starting pitcher busts will bounce back for fantasy owners in 2020.
Razzball.com Podcast – Bean Town Breakdown (44:47)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Early-Round SP, Salvador Perez Deep Dive (1:02:32)

Saturday, April 18, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 18, 2020

Chris Sale is out for the year, leaving Boston Red Sox pitching staff with a huge hole. Yahoo.com previews the team for fantasy.
With some theories of how the MLB can play a truncated season, FantasyAlarm.com takes a look at players in recent years in samples of 100 games to see who might be potential values in the 2020 season.
Prospects1500.com previews the Southern League and profiles some of the top prospects you should be watching.
Razzball.com examines the curious case of Yasiel Puig as he still waits for a contract offer.
As BaseballHQ.com reports, MLB Network personalities are open to radical changes to baseball in 2020. How could that affect fantasy?
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with a look at the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.
Which hitters are going too early in season-long formats? NumberFire.com names three players that are overpriced.
TheFantasyFix.com has a little fun with outfielders and PECOTA, naming three to target and three to avoid.
FantasyPros.com helps you find the perfect fantasy baseball league for your needs.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Aaron Nola can rebound from a disappointing 2019 season.
The scarcities at starting pitcher and relief pitcher were readily apparent in CBSSports.com’s latest H2H categories mock draft.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Three Busts for 2020 (1:04:28)

Friday, April 17, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 17, 2020

Razzball.com checks in on some of the injuries around baseball including whatever is going on with Aaron Judge.
Is Trea Turner a deserving first-rounder? Why do ADP results vary so much from site to site? CBSSports.com answers some questions in their mailbag.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com continues their rankings of the top starting pitchers based on a Coronavirus-shortened season with #21-40.
Prospects1500.com discuss the top prospects in the Arizona Diamondbacks system heading into 2020.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 15 shortstop prospects in baseball.
RotoBaller.com identifies the AL players that could benefit from expanded rosters.
The Rotoworld.com staff fast-forwards five years and attempts to predict who will be the top-performing fantasy second baseman in 2025.
FanGraphs.com Podcast – Out of Nowhere Breakouts in AL (1:16:48)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Mailbag! (59:30)

Thursday, April 16, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 16, 2020

Razzball.com discusses five prospects to hold onto for the long haul.
FantasyPros.com adds another fantasy team preview to the list with a look at the San Francisco Giants.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com kicks off their rankings of the top starting pitchers based on a Coronavirus-shortened season with #1-20.
Rotoworld.com offers up thoughts on Adalberto Mondesi, Yoan Moncada and others in their AL Central notes column.
RotoBaller.com wonders if Keston Huira is a fantasy champ or chump at his current price.
FanGraphs.com looks at some of the prospects with future hitter raw power of 70 and above.
TheDynastyGuru.com’s Triple Play is back with a look at two players and a prospect from the Chicago Cubs.
RotoBaller.com identifies some third basemen you should take a late-round flier on in fantasy.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 52 prospects in the Texas Rangers farm system.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Adalberto Mondesi and Tim Anderson are overrated and should be avoided in fantasy.
RotoBaller.com believes these three relief pitchers are ready to break out in 2020.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Fantasy Trading 101 (1:01:42)
Yahoo.com Video – Fade Anthony Rendon? (2:41)

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 15, 2020

Jacob deGrom is a proven sure thing — despite being the ace of the New York Mets. Yahoo.com previews the team for 2020 fantasy.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FakeTeams.com ranks the top 75 starting pitchers for fantasy baseball.
FantasyPros.com previews the San Diego Padres to help you get ready for fantasy 2020.
According to RotoBaller.com, these first basemen will likely be unable to provide a return on your investment.
CBSSports.com answers some of the most popular questions they have received about their top 100 prospect rankings.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: MLB.com ranks the top 50 prospects for fantasy dynasty/keeper leagues.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com continues their rankings of the top outfielders based on a Coronavirus-shortened season with #81-100.
Who would benefit most in fantasy from a proposed universal DH in a shortened 2020 season? CBSSports.com names 11 candidates.
FanGraphs.com looks at some of the prospects with present hitter raw power of 70 and above.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 15 second base prospects in baseball.
The Rotoworld.com staff fast-forwards five years and attempts to predict who will be the top-performing fantasy first baseman in 2025.
Alec Bohm is getting closer to making a big impact on the Phillies with a combination of contact skills and power potential. CBSSports.com profiles the prospect.
PitcherList.com Podcast – Talking Pitching with Lewis Thorpe (28:49)
Yahoo.com Video – Will Bryce Harper Return to MVP Form? (1:53)

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 14, 2020

Razzball.com takes a stab at naming the 2023 All-Stars, at least on the offensive side.
Razzball.com names some of the players that typically have good April stats. Could they get off to a good start in a short season?
Should Christian Yelich be the consensus #1 overall pick in fantasy drafts for 2020? Yahoo.com previews the Milwaukee Brewers.
FantraxHQ.com tries to develop a new ERA estimator, Stuff-ERA.
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with the Philadelphia Phillies.
A FanGraphs.com expert names the players he has been drafting at each “round” of 12-team drafts, this time looking at rounds 16-30.
FantasyPros.com believes these eight prospects are underrated by fantasy owners.
Prospects1500.com previews the Midwest League and profiles some of the top prospects you should be watching.
FantasyAlarm.com takes an upbeat look at the current state of baseball and the up-in-the-air timetable to start the season for 2020.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com continues their rankings of the top outfielders based on a Coronavirus-shortened season with #61-80.
FanGraphs.com identifies the top prospects based on their future game power ratings.
TheFantasyFix.com has a little fun with shortstops and PECOTA, naming three to target and three to avoid.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Franmil Reyes will continue to produce in 2020 or if he is just a bust waiting to happen.
RotoBaller.com names some of the mid-round second basemen to target and avoid.
Razzball.com Podcast – Quarantining with Rudy Gamble (1:04:52)
FanGraphs.com Fantasy Chat – 3:00 PM CDT

Monday, April 13, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 13, 2020

Razzball.com examines catcher CS% to try to find opportunities to get some stolen bases.
RotoBaller.com believes these three closers are sure to regress in 2020.
Rotoworld.com examines Nick Senzel, Ian Happ and other NL Central players as he continues their tour of the league.
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with a closer look at the Colorado Rockies farm system.
FantraxHQ.com wonders if these NL West prospects need to be stashed in dynasty leagues.
The Rotoworld.com staff fast-forwards five years and attempts to predict who will be the top-performing fantasy catcher in 2025.
How likely is a player to be dropped within the first month of a fantasy baseball season? CBSSports.com rates players by their downside.
Razzball.com reviews some of the news and roster moves made by baseball teams over the last week.
Rotoworld.com goes over players who could benefit from a possible universal DH as well as Shohei Ohtani‘s progress.
Rotoworld.com looks at some under-the-radar prospects that could help in the 2020 season in the AL and NL West.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com ranks who will be the top 116 shortstops for dynasty leagues heading into 2021.
Shortened season? No problem. PitcherList.com walks you through their fades and targets through the top 250.
TheDynastyGuru.com profiles Set Corry, a Giants prospect on the rise.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 15 catcher prospects in baseball.
The Angels have the game’s best player in Mike Trout and another possible star in Shohei Ohtani. Yahoo.com previews the Los Angeles Angels.
RotoBaller.com discusses some points-league strategy, streaming both starting and relief pitchers.
RotoBaller.com wonders if Eloy Jimenez is a fantasy champ or chump based on his current ADP.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com has updated their rankings of the top 10 fantasy prospects int the Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, and Washington Nationals farm systems, respectively.
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with a look at the Atlanta Braves and Oakland A’s.
Prospects365.com Podcast – First 2 Rounds of Mock, Prospect Rankings Disparities (1:01:15)

Saturday, April 11, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 11, 2020

Prospects365.com puts together a team full of players you can get after the first 200 picks are off the board.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Maikel Franco can finally live up to his hype in Kansas City.
RotoBaller.com takes a look at the Boston Red Sox rotation following the loss of Chris Sale.
Can a baseball player both be a buy-low and a sell-high at the same time? Razzball.com thinks they might have one in Mike Soroka.
FantasyAlarm.com takes an upbeat look at the current state of baseball and the up-in-the-air timetable to start the season for 2020.
FantasyPros.com explains how to be an effective contrarian DFS player.
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with a look at the Tampa Bay Rays.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Yahoo.com shares auction values for the top outfielders in fantasy baseball.
How do closer rankings change when you rank them according to job security? CBSSports.com provides tiers plus deeper sleepers.

Friday, April 10, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 10, 2020

FantasyAlarm.com takes an upbeat look at the current state of baseball and the up-in-the-air timetable to start the season for 2020.
Manny Machado‘s first season in San Diego fell short of expectations, but PitcherList.com wonders if we should expect that to be the new normal for him in the future?
Razzball.com identifies a few draft day bargains, thanks to the Coronavirus.
RotoBaller.com names a sleeper prospect on every AL East team to stash away on your dynasty league rosters.
RotoBaller.com identifies the mid-round first basemen to target and avoid.
With no innings limits to worry about, Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Jesus Luzardo is a top 30 fantasy starting pitcher.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com continues their rankings of the top outfielders based on a Coronavirus-shortened season with #41-60.
ProspectsLive.com looks at 10 prospect situations that fantasy owners will be seeking to resolve as soon as baseball is back.
TheFantasyFix.com has a little fun with third basemen and PECOTA, naming three to target and three to avoid.
Prospects365.com Podcast – Sweet 16 (1:04:36)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Talking Baseball (1:01:58)
Rotoworld.com Podcast – Dissecting the Arizona Idea (49:44)

Thursday, April 9, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 9, 2020

According to CBSSports.com, it’s hard to find as sure a thing from a starting pitcher prospect as Mackenzie Gore, especially one this young.
Part 3 of ESPN.com’s 9-part expanded “Playbook” details auction drafts, from how to value players to nomination strategies.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FakeTeams.com ranks the top 15 hitters at every position ahead of the 2020 season.
PitcherList.com compares publicly available ERA indicators to determine which is best.
FantasyPros.com continues their team previews with a look at the Seattle Mariners.
FantasyPros.com believes smart fantasy owners will target these eight closers.
Just turned 21, CBSSports.com says Jo Adell has tools that could turn him into a first-round player in fantasy.
Rotoworld.com offers up thoughts on Willy Adames, Bo Bichette and others in his AL East notes.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com continues their rankings of the top outfielders based on a Coronavirus-shortened season with #21-40.
The St. Louis Cardinals have a question on who’ll own the ninth inning, but otherwise there are a lot of fantasy options. Yahoo.com previews the team.
TheDynastyGuru.com’s Triple Play is back with a look at two players and a prospect from the Chicago White Sox.
The Kansas City Royals have some key fantasy assets — just don’t expect to find them in their pitching staff. Yahoo.com previews the team.
RotoBaller.com searches the outfield for players that are more valuable in points leagues.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Texas Rangers farm system.
Can the Tampa Bay Rays challenge the Yankees for the top of the AL East? Yahoo.com previews the team for fantasy.
RotoBaller.com wonders if Freddy Peralta can succeed as a starter in the Majors.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 53 prospects in the San Diego Padres organization.
NumberFire.com Podcast – Park Effects & Weather (19:51)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Lessons Learned from 2019 (59:35)

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 8, 2020

FanGraphs.com takes one last shot at finding this year’s Lucas Giolito for fantasy owners.
Prospects1500.com identifies a number of big name prospects to sell-high and some lesser-known to buy-low for dynasty leagues.
Some players look to be of a more hit-or-miss variety in 2020. CBSSports.com singles out some of those high-risk/high-reward types.
Gavin Lux made his debut late in 2019, and it was a mixed bag. Will he be a fantasy asset from the start of the 2020 season? CBSSports.com offers some thoughts.
Jesus Luzardo‘s 2019 was mostly lost to a shoulder injury. CBSSports.com wonders what that means for his future potential?
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com ranks who will be the top 79 third basemen for dynasty leagues heading into 2021.
Get to know the top prospect in baseball, as CBSSports.com breaks down Wander Franco‘s long-term potential.
Luis Robert has mega tools and a great opportunity with the White Sox, but it might not happen for him immediately. CBSSports.com discusses.
FantraxHQ.com offers some tips to to put together your fantasy pitching staff in a shortened season.
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with a closer look at the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox.
Will Corey Kluber bounce back? How will the new park compare to the old one? Yahoo.com previews the Texas Rangers.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com updates their rankings of the top 20 outfielders based on a Coronavirus-shortened season.
RotoBaller.com believes these second-year hitters are ready to break out in 2020.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if the fantasy value of Ross Stripling increases based on the uncertainty of the upcoming season.
FantasyPros.com names seven late-round stashes that could pay off big in 2020 fantasy.
The CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Today crew looks ahead, trying to identify the best players at each position over the next decade.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the Oakland A’s farm system.
If MLB games are played in warmer Arizona and/or Florida climates in 2020, which San Francisco Giants hitters could see a boost? FakeTeams.com offers some thoughts.
RotoBaller.com believes these starting pitchers will increase in fantasy value due to the delay.
Who’s the better hitter between Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Wander Franco? And who’s the better long-term player? MLB.com asked a slew of team executives what they thought.
Prospects365.com Podcast – Prospects Affected Should Season Be Cancelled (33:24)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Talking Pitching with Aaron Civale (35:26)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Predicting the All-Decade 2020s Team (1:08:36)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Ranking Closers By Job Security (1:07:51)
FantasyPros.com Fantasy Chat – 12:00 PM CDT

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 7, 2020

Razzball.com names some middle reliever darts throws that could produce, or might not.
Even on a bad roster like the Miami Marlins, Yahoo.com thinks there’s still something to buy in fantasy drafts.
PitcherList.com wonders if these starters would be better off as relievers.
FantraxHQ.com explains why you need to look for availability first when drafting for a points league. You don’t score points on the bench.
The Pittsburgh Pirates might be solely for the NL-Only fantasy baseball crowd. Yahoo.com previews the team for 2020.
Prospects365.com looks at the Minor Leaguers that have the potential to be the top prospect in baseball.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Victor Robles will finally live up to the hype in 2020.
TheDynastyGuru.com looks at the first round of a dynasty start-up mock draft.
RotoBaller.com not only identifies first basemen ready for breakout 2020 season, but also a few NL starting pitcher sleepers.
FanGraphs.com has attempted to assemble a $246 pitching staff using NFBC average auction values from March 15 and on.
TheFantasyFix.com has a little fun with second basemen and PECOTA, naming three to target and three to avoid.
FakeTeams.com identifies some players who hit much better at home vs on the road…start with the Rockies.
BaseballHQ.com looks at some of the virtual baseball options to help you get through the COVID-19 delay.
NumberFire.com Podcast – Why DFS Stacking Is Essential (13:38)
FantasyPros.com Podcast – All Overvalued & Undervalued Teams (53:13)
RotoBaller.com Podcast – All-Value Points Leaguers (1:00:07)
FanGraphs.com Fantasy Chat – 3:00 PM CDT

Monday, April 6, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 6, 2020

Uncertainty reigns at the moment, but CBSSports.com keeps trying to help answer your fantasy baseball questions.
Rotoworld.com begins his tour around the league with notes on Dansby Swanson, Starlin Castro and other NL East players.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: PitcherList.com ranks the top 50 fantasy prospects in the Oakland A’s organization.
FanGraphs.com runs through four more pitchers who could be this year’s version of Lucas Giolito.
More fantasy team previews from FantasyPros.com as they take a closer look at the Boston Red Sox.
Is this the year Dansby Swanson breaks out? PitcherList.com offers some thoughts.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com updates their rankings of the top 20 third basemen based on a Coronavirus-shortened season.
Rotoworld.com looks at some under-the-radar prospects for the 2020 season in the AL and NL Central.
FanGraphs.com builds an offense for $249 to help you figure out who to spend your auction money.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Seattle Mariners farm system.
RotoBaller.com searches for corner infielders with additional value in points leagues.
NumberFire.com Podcast – Intro to MLB DFS (12:37)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Forgotten First Halves, Jeff McNeil (1:02:00)
BaseballHQ.com Chat – 8:00 PM CDT

Sunday, April 5, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 5, 2020

One of the most complicated pitchers in fantasy baseball has a shockingly uncomplicated path back to greatness. PitcherList.com profiles Chris Archer.
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with a look at the Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals.
Prospects1500.com identifies some of the most intriguing prospects in the 2020 Cal League.
2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com takes an early look at what the top 77 third basemen for dynasty leagues will look like in 2021.
The public hasn’t completely bought in, but PitcherList.com believes you need to go all-in on J.D. Davis this year.
Prospects1500.com wonders if the Cubs restructuring is exactly what their mid-round prospects need.
Prospects1500.com names interesting prospects at every position in the Colorado Rockies farm system.
TheFantasyFix.com has a little fun with first basemen and PECOTA, naming three to target and three to avoid.
RotoBaller.com names a few shortstop sleepers to have on your list.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Javier Baez is worth the price in fantasy this season.
Prospects365.com Podcast – 2020 Player Breakdowns (46:15)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Let’s Do the Time VORP Again (1:02:48)

Saturday, April 4, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 4, 2020

Razzball.com tries to decide whether fantasy owners should be bearish or bullish about Spencer Turnbull…or Spencer Turnbear.
Prospects365.com uses ISO and K/BB ratios to find interesting, young prospects.
RotoBaller.com names some starting pitcher sleepers in the AL to target in your fantasy leagues.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders whether a healthy Andrew McCutchen means Rhys Hoskins and Bryce Harper will benefit.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 150 players based on their keeper league value and cost.
Who should you target at each position this season? CBSSports.com offers their favorites across the board.

Friday, April 3, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 3, 2020

2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com updates their rankings of the top 20 shortstops based on a Coronavirus-shortened season.
Gerrit Cole, Jacob deGrom, and Max Scherzer represent the top fantasy starting pitching options available. Yahoo.com wonders who deserves your pick.
PitcherList.com thinks these hitters are over-hyped in points leagues…where plate appearances are so important and stolen bases aren’t overvalued.
2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects365.com has compiled their rankings of the what they think the top 100 prospects will look like heading into 2021.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if a potentially healthy James Paxton could be a difference-maker in 2020.
Part 2 of ESPN.com’s 9-part expanded “Playbook” goes over the benefits and drawbacks of the different league formats, including roto, H2H categories, points and “only” leagues.

Thursday, April 2, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 2, 2020

According to PitcherList.com, there are a lot of appealing things going on for Avisail Garcia that make him an enticing option in 2020.
Into baseball cards? Prospects1500.com identifies the best card to own for each of their top 25 prospects.
RotoBaller.com names some of the mid-round outfielders to target and avoid.
FantasyPros.co names some of the hitters going outside of the top 100 that could end up #1 at their position.
Could a shortened season give the Athletics or Angels a real shot at taking down the Astros? PitcherList.com previews the AL West and NL East, respectively.
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with a look at the Baltimore Orioles.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com updates their rankings of the top 20 second basemen based on a Coronavirus-shortened season.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders how you should value Aaron Hicks now that the season’s start is delayed.
Rotoworld.com goes over some of the basics of playing Scoresheet fantasy baseball.
TheDynastyGuru.com’s Triple Play is back with a look at two players and a prospect from the Boston Red Sox.
RotoBaller.com identifies some deep second base sleepers to target in fantasy.
Prospects365.com identifies some of the prospects you want to keep an eye on in the Florida State League, including new Cardinal Matthew Liberatore.
PitcherList.com dives deep on aggressive hitters and whether swinging more yields success.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Dynasty Mock Draft Review (1:02:23)
Prospects1500.com Podcast – Top 199 Prospects (54:35)

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Apr 1, 2020

2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com takes an early look at what the top 65 second basemen for dynasty leagues will look like in 2021.
Why do fantasy owners naturally gravitate towards second-half performances? CBSSports.com provides a reminder of eight players who had big first halves in 2019.
FakeTeams.com identifies the players who excel when runners are in scoring position.
Another fantasy team preview from FantasyPros.com, this time focusing in on the New York Yankees.
FantasyAlarm.com opens up the fantasy football wide receiver preview by looking at some targets who are currently undervalued at the position and are good bargains.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 43 prospects in the Kansas City Royals organization.
2021 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects365.com completes their projection of the top 100 prospects heading into 2021 with #1-50.
Razzball.com offers their unique take on the non-news coming out of baseball on April 1.
RotoBaller.com identifies a number of sleepers at second base that could help you in 2020 fantasy.
RotoBaller.com uncovers some sleeper prospects in the NL Central to stock your dynasty team with.
Who will benefit most from an altered MLB schedule? Yahoo.com outlines the players fantasy managers should keep in mind.
TheFantasyFix.com has a little fun with the PECOTA projections for catchers heading into whatever 2020 is.
FantraxHQ.com offers their thoughts on vetoing trades and whether leagues should reverse dumb trades.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Oakland A’s farm system.
PitcherList.com Podcast – Talking Pitching (43:37)

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Mar 31, 2020

Should fantasy owners be bearish or bullish on Homer Bailey? Razzball.com looks at the data.
Why pay up for a big-name player when you can get the same production later? CBSSports.com identifies 10 players to target going later than their name-brand alternative.
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with a look at the Miami Marlins.
RotoBaller.com names some of the mid-round starters to target and others to avoid.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com updates their rankings of the top 20 first basemen based on a Coronavirus-shortened season.
RotoBaller.com searches for some shortstop sleepers you can snag late in fantasy drafts.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Los Angeles Angels farm system.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the Colorado Rockies organization.
Yahoo.com Podcast – Short-Season Strategy (52:12)
RotoBaller.com Podcast – Player Evaluations & Discussing Trades (57:20)
Razzball.com Podcast – Quarantine With Celebrity Chef Harold Dieterle (53:02)
Yahoo.com Video – Good Players On Bad Teams (1:09)

Monday, March 30, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Mar 30, 2020

FantasyAlarm.com examines some possible outcomes in the National League due to the delayed start of the MLB season.
It’s division preview time! PitcherList.com dives into the 2020 season with a breakdown of the AL East.
Not much to write about so Razzball.com writes up a profile for Anthony DeSclafani.
As the industry fades Jack Flaherty‘s breakout, PitcherList.com looks at changes for proof it was real.
TheDynastyGuru.com names a pair of prospect starters on the rise and a pair falling in dynasty value.
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with a look at the New York Mets.
Want to create the perfect dynasty league? A CBSSports.com expert gives the backstory of his dynasty league and why it works.
Damaged goods can deliver good things to those who wait. PitcherList.com names some injured players that could be valuable later.
FantasyAlarm.com continues to break down the first base position and lets fantasy baseball owners know which players they should stay socially-distant from during the 2020 MLB season.
RotoBaller.com warns fantasy owners to avoid these slow-starting pitchers in your 2020 fantasy drafts.
Rotoworld.com looks at some under-the-radar prospects in the NL and AL East who have a chance to contribute in 2020.
With Luis Severino missing the entire season, Razzball.com notes that Jordan Montgomery isn’t just healthy, he is relevant.
FantasyAlarm.com combs through second basemen to see who tends to start fast and who starts slowly and how that could change projections with the possible shortened 2020 fantasy baseball season.
RotoBaller.com believes these 2019 bullpen busts will bounce back in 2020.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com updates their rankings of the top 20 catchers for a coronavirus-shortened season.
FanGraphs.com builds a $9 fantasy pitching staff filled with nine, $1 starting pitchers.
RotoBaller.com identifies the must-have players for your OBP leagues.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Corey Kluber will bounce back in Texas or if he should be ignored.
Prospects365.com Podcast – Prospects On the Rise
ESPN.com Podcast – Mock Drafting & Ranking Adjustments (43:44)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Big Questions for Top 5 Picks (1:02:39)

Sunday, March 29, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Mar 29, 2020

Prospects1500.com looks at the abbreviated Spring Training statistics from prospects in the Minnesota and Washington farm systems.
According to RotoBaller.com, these post-hype hitters will break out in 2020.
TheFantasyFix.com believes you should keep an eye on these catchers in 2020.
FanGraphs.com shares some Sunday notes about Zach Davies, Brandon Brennan, and others.
2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com takes an early look at what the top 70 first basemen for dynasty leagues will look like in 2021.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Mets prospect David Peterson could emerge as a rotation and fantasy option following the Noah Syndergaard surgery.
SI.com explains why Jorge Polanco may be the safest shortstop pick in 2020 fantasy drafts.

Saturday, March 28, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Mar 28, 2020

2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects365.com completes their crystal ball rankings of the top 100 prospects for 2021 with #51-100.
Prospects1500.com offers more advice on how to rebuild your dynasty league teams.
FantasyAlarm.com gives you a break down of the top prospects and which ones to watch for the Oakland Athletics farm system in the latest MLB Farm Report.
RotoBaller.com believes these three AL outfielders will be busts.
FantasyPros.com previews the Los Angeles Dodgers from a fantasy perspective.
Razzball.com checks in on the Mets outfield and how it might shake out in 2020.
FantasyAlarm.com takes a look at some deep sleeper targets at the reliever position.
FantasyPros.com warns you not to make these five mistakes in your dynasty leagues.
Will Dinelson Lamet emerge as an elite fantasy starting pitcher in 2020? Rotoprofessor.com offers their thoughts.
RotoBaller.com names a prospect sleeper on every team in the AL Central.
FantasyPros.com Podcast – 10 High-Risk Players & Late-Round Gambles (1:02:21)
FantasyAlarm.com Video – MLB/MLBPA Deal (2:53)

Friday, March 27, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Mar 27, 2020

PitcherList.com dives deep into which patient hitters have high batting averages and why.
FakeTeams.com tries to figure out what “average” pitching stats are right now.
Razzball.com previews the Cincinnati Reds from a fantasy perspective to help you get ready for 2020, whenever that happens.
Here are 10 guys PitcherList.com is targeting in the double-digit rounds of all their drafts.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com updates their rankings of the top 20 outfielders based on a potential 100 game schedule.
Yahoo.com previews the Seattle Mariners, projecting their lineup and rotation, heading into 2020.
RotoBaller.com names some of the hitters who typically get off to a slow start and might want to be avoided in fantasy leagues.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Yahoo.com ranks closers into tiers to help you get ready for your drafts.
FantasyPros.com previews the Cleveland Indians from a fantasy perspective to get you ready for 2020.
A key Razzball.com expert shares information about how many shares he owns of each player across all of his leagues.
TheDynastyGuru.com identifies three hitters on the rise and three falling in dynasty league value.
FanGraphs.com takes a quick look at a pair of pitchers coming over from Asia, Kwang-Hun Kim and Josh Lindblom.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Wilmer Flores has any fantasy appeal heading into 2020.
For larger dynasty leagues, a top 100 list just doesn’t go deep enough into the prospect pool. CBSSports.com reveals some of their favorites who consistently rank outside the top 100.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 80+ outfielders for dynasty/keeper leagues.
MLB.com takes a look at the similarities and differences between MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects lists and other outlets.
FakeTeams.com takes a 5×5 approach to Austin Hays’ 2020 fantasy baseball value.
FantasyAlarm.com gives you a look at some deep sleepers at the shortstop position that are worth taking in the later rounds of your fantasy baseball draft.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the New York Yankees farm system.
New to fantasy baseball? ESPN.com provides a Fantasy 101 for newbies.
Which starting pitchers going in the middle of season-long fantasy baseball drafts are capable of delivering high-end results? NumberFire.com names three.
How long will Ronald Acuña remain an elite steals source? How will Gerrit Cole handle Yankee Stadium? CBSSports.com identifies the biggest questions for the top 12 players in 2020.
CBSSports.com Podcast – 5 Amazing Stats, ADP Rounds 16-18 (1:01:15)
Rotoworld.com Podcast – Noah Syndergaard, MLB Power Rankings (50:13)
CBSSports.com Podcast – Mailbag! (1:08:23)

Thursday, March 26, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Mar 26, 2020

FantasyAlarm.com analyzes the best values at the third base position further down the ADP ranks and who you should be targeting in drafts.
FantraxHQ.com tries to figure out just how good two-start pitchers really are.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 20 relief pitchers for dynasty leagues.
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with a look at the Toronto Blue Jays.
Trevor Story has reached the pinnacle of middle infielders. Yahoo.com prices him and the rest of the shortstops and second basemen.
FantasyPros.com believes these starting pitchers being taken outside the top 20, have the potential to finish in the top 5.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 25 college baseball players for dynasty/keeper leagues – #1-10 | 11-25
TheDynastyGuru.com’s Triple Play is back with a look at two players and a prospect from the Baltimore Orioles.
FanGraphs.com puts together a solid $14 offense filled with fourteen $1 players.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects365.com ranks the top 32 prospects for re-draft leagues.
RotoBaller.com believes these first basemen will provide greater value than their price.
Rotoprofessor.com digs a little deeper to see if there could be fantasy value in the Toronto fifth starter.
FantasySixPack.net searches for this year’s version of Liam Hendriks.
There’s no such thing as a sure thing. However according to SI.com, this catcher safe bet will minimize the risk for your fantasy baseball team.
Razzball.com Podcast – Piano Man Scott Pianowski (1:14:11)
ESPN.com Podcast – Impact of Velocity on Health, Yankees Preview, debate Tatis vs Devers long-term (49:52)

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Mar 25, 2020

2021 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Razzball.com looks into their crystal ball to project the top 75 dynasty catchers ahead of the 2021 season.
FantasyPros.com asks some experts to name one player who will be helped by the delay and one that will be hurt.
FantasyAlarm.com breaks down the outfielders over 30 that you should not avoid due to their age.
Prospects1500.com identifies some deep dynasty league adds from the Oakland farm system.
FantasyPros.com previews the Minnesota Twins from a fantasy perspective.
FantasyPros.com explains Left On Base% (LOB) and how you can use it to analyze pitchers for fantasy.
Razzball.com wonders which way the alligator’s mouth faces when comparing players.
RotoBaller.com tries to figure out whether Nico Goodrum and Jose Altuve are ADP champs or chumps.
Razzball.com discusses some of the latest news around baseball, including the Noah Syndergaard TJ surgery.
Rotoworld.com covers the stolen base threats of the National League in detail with a focus on threats, dark horses and honorable mentions.
CBSSports.com runs through a few lists of five, including five breakout players, five players to replace Noah Syndergaard, five busts to avoid, and five sleepers.
With the season delayed, Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Spencer Howard could be a difference-maker.
No fantasy draft is complete without taking at least one boom-or-bust player. Yahoo.com identifies some of the more unpredictable options to consider.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 38 prospects in the Seattle Mariners farm system.
DraftKings.com previews the New York Mets and gives their fantasy MVP, LVP and breakout players.
Yordan Alvarez did what? Mitch Garver was how good? Matthew Boyd‘s home run rate was how unprecedented? CBSSports.com shares 48 stats that say more than words ever could.
RotoBaller.com believes these platoon players could earn full-time starting jobs in the near future.
Which hitters over or underperformed based on their long fly ball rate? PitcherList.com discusses.
RotoBaller.com Podcast – Change in NL Player Values (49:08)
PitcherList.com Podcast – Relief Pitching w/ Trevor May (48:08)
FantasyAlarm.com Video – Noah Syndergaard Injury (2:46)
FantasyPros Chat – 12:00 PM CDT
FanGraphs.com Chat – 1:00 PM CDT

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Mar 24, 2020

TheDynastyGuru.com names some of the starting pitchers whose fantasy stock increased and decreased based on their Spring performances.
What exactly is considered average across the many baseball stats? FakeTeams.com takes a look.
Prospects365.com identifies some of the prospects that just missed their top 200 rankings, that could be in the top 100 next offseason.
Are the 2019 busts this season’s rebounds? FanGraphs.com offers some thoughts.
FantasyAlarm.com takes a look at the catchers who finished the 2019 season strong and projects how players may perform in a shortened 2020 season.
FantraxHQ.com names five outfielders who are on the rise in dynasty value.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Austin Riley is really going to be a starter in Atlanta.
RotoBaller.com names some of the catcher sleepers you need to target in fantasy.
FantasyPros.com continues their fantasy team previews with a look at the Los Angeles Angels.
Razzball.com tries to decide whether we should be bearish or bullish on Max Kepler.

Monday, March 23, 2020 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Mar 23, 2020

Play in a deeper league? CBSSports.com looks beyond the normal range of players to find those who could make a significant impact for an insignificant cost.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Projections: TheFantasyFix.com continues their pitcher projections with #31-45.
It was a wild first week of free agency, and here are the biggest winners and losers from all the action. CBSSports.com breaks it all down.
With 2,189 MLB plate appearances behind him, Nomar Mazara has been below average. Why such underwhelming results? Can he turn it around? PitcherList.com discusses.
What can we expect from Chris Sale and Justin Verlander after both aces go under the knife? PitcherList.com discusses.
FantasyPros.com checks in on one of the least interesting teams in fantasy this year, the Pittsburgh Pirates.
RotoBaller.com names five relief pitcher sleepers to target in your fantasy drafts.
FantasyAlarm.com breaks down the best late-round starting pitcher targets to fill out the rest of your fantasy baseball rotation.
FantraxHQ.com provides an article explaining how to evaluate pitching statistics for fantasy purposes.
Rotoworld.com looks at pitching prospects that can help you win the strikeout category.
Razzball.com discusses the latest news off the field as we wait for baseball to start, including some surprising Tommy John surgeries, notes on post-virus rotations, and more.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: PitcherList.com updates their rankings of the top 100 starting pitchers, considering all of the latest news and the delay to the start of the season.
FantasyAlarm.com gives you a break down of the top prospects and which ones to watch for the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system ($) in the latest MLB Farm Report.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FakeTeams.com ranks the top 30 prospects for the 2020 season.
FanGraphs.com wonders if some of the 2019 breakouts could end up being 2020 busts.
FantasySixPack.net checks in on some of the position battles that were playing out in Spring Training before the break.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com ranks the top 10 fantasy prospects in the Houston Astros farm system.
FanGraphs.com Podcast – AL Tout Wars Review (53:27)