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Monday, November 11, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 11, 2019

FanGraphs.com wonders if the hiring of Mike Matheny could affect the Kansas City base stealers.
FanGraphs.com takes a closer look at the Pittsburgh Pirates as we get ready for 2020.
While the Baltimore Orioles aren’t expected to be competitive in 2020, they still have interesting hitters. PitcherList.com breaks down the lineup for 2020 in this edition of our hitter previews.
Rotoworld.com discusses MLB’s investigation into Domingo German’s alleged domestic violence incident and runs down the rumor mill in Monday’s Daily Dose.
FantasyAlarm.com reviews Reliever Efficiency Rate, a new stat, and breaks down how it can be used for 2020.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Milwaukee Brewers farm system.
Is Tommy Edman a flash in the pan or a viable fantasy option in 2020? Rotoprofessor.com offers their thoughts.
TheFantasyFix.com looks back the top shortstops from the 2019 fantasy season.
Michael Kopech lost his 2019 season to injury and Razzball.com wonders what is in store for 2020.
No matter what you think, Prospects365.com just can’t quit Adrian Houser. Maybe you need to keep him on your radar heading into 2020.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.
No matter where Robbie Ray ends up signing, Rotoprofessor.com thinks he is a player to avoid in 2020.

Saturday, November 9, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 9, 2019

Razzball.com wonders what Brendon McKay can do for both the Rays and fantasy owners in 2020.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Atlanta Braves farm system.
PitcherList.com takes a look at the Detroit Tigers bullpen for the 2020 season.
Aristedes Aquino had an up-and-down 2019 season, bursting onto the scene in Cincinnati with 14 home runs in August. After a poor September, what should we expect from him in 2020?

Thursday, November 7, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 7, 2019

Rotoworld.com recaps the highs and lows of the Los Angeles Dodgers 2019 season and gives advice for how fantasy owners should value their players heading into 2020.
After logging only 68 ABs in 2019 for the hapless Baltimore Orioles, Razzball.com wonders what is in store for Austin Hays in 2020.
Will Lorenzo Cain bounce back after a forgettable 2019 season? Rotoprofessor.com offers their take.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the San Diego Padres farm system.
In the latest Team Roundup, Rotoworld.com recaps the New York Yankees tumultuous 2019 campaign.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 6, 2019

Rotoworld.com examines J.D. Martinez’s decision to remain in Boston, reviews the qualifying offers and previews the BBWAA awards in Wednesday’s Daily Dose.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Cincinnati Reds farm system.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 10 shortstop prospects in baseball.
Is Zac Gallen poised for a breakout season or is he going to disappoint? Rotoprofessor.com offers some thoughts.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FanGraphs.com names the top 60 outfielders for the 2020 season.
CBSSports.com Podcast – Most Improved Players for 2020

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 5, 2019

2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: PitcherList.com ranks the top 50 prospects in the Miami Marlins organization.
In the latest Team Roundup, Rotoworld.com recaps a dominant Houston Astros team which fell short of another World Series championship.
After tearing up Triple-A in 2019, Razzball.com wonders if Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard could be fantasy-relevant in 2020.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Minnesota Twins farm system.
TheFantasyFix.com looks back at the final third basemen rankings from the 2019 fantasy season.
FantraxHQ.com takes an early look at the first base position, sharing some tiered rankings.
Pass on Anthony Rizzo and draft Trey Mancini? Rotoprofessor.com doesn’t think it is as crazy as it sounds.
FanGraphs.com looks at ten starting pitchers that get off to slow starts and wonders if this trend will continue.
Rotoworld.com recaps a record-breaking power season from the Minnesota Twins.
FanGraphs.com Podcast – High Stakes Leagues
PitcherList.com Podcast – Mock Draft Review
Rotoworld.com Podcast – Hot Stove Preview

Monday, November 4, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 4, 2019

FantasyAlarm.com recaps the 2019 MLB season for the National League West from a fantasy perspective!
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 30 first basemen for the 2020 fantasy season.
PitcherList.com examines the outlook for Miami Marlins hitters in 2020.
Rotoworld.com recaps the Gold Glove award winners, Carlos Beltran being named Mets’ manager and Stephen Strasburg opting out in Monday’s Daily Dose.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the Chicago Cubs farm system.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rotoprofessor.com takes an early look at the top 10 first basemen for 2020 fantasy.
Will Bryan Reynolds be able to continue his breakout or is a regression coming in 2020? Rotoprofessor.com offers their thoughts.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the Seattle Mariners farm system.
FanGraphs.com Podcast – The Sleeper & the Bust

Saturday, November 2, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 2, 2019

Sure he only pitched 34.2 innings in 2019, but Razzball.com believes Dustin May showed enough to be taken late in your 2020 drafts.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if a low SwStr% eliminates a pitcher’s fantasy value.
In the latest Team Roundup, Rotoworld.com recaps the key performances that led the Tampa Bay Rays back to the postseason.

Friday, November 1, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Nov 1, 2019

This season, Yoán Moncada narrowly surpassed Kris Bryant as the most valuable Chicago third baseman in 5×5 Roto value. Figuring out whether he is likely to keep the crown in 2020 is not an easy task. FanGraphs.com discusses.
FanGraphs.com warns fantasy owners not to forget about these pitchers who were injured in 2019.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Kansas City Royals farm system.

Thursday, October 31, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 31, 2019

2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: TheDynastyGuru.com ranks the top 600 overall players for dynasty/keeper leagues.
Has Christian Walker finally arrived or will he be a bust in 2020? Rotoprofessor.com offers some thoughts.
Rotoworld.com recaps the Nationals’ thrilling comeback victory over the Astros in Game 7 of the World Series in Thursday’s Daily Dose.
Juan Soto‘s electrifying postseason has him going in the first round. CBSSports.com points to several interesting develops in their first mock draft for 2020.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: ProspectsLive.com ranks the top 30 prospects in the Atlanta Braves organization.
FanGraphs.com explains why Lucas Giolito could take another step forward in 2020 and therefore should be targeted on draft day.
FantraxHQ.com provides an early 2020 catcher preview, complete with a breakdown of their tiered rankings.
FantasyAlarm.com recaps the 2019 MLB season for the National League Central from a fantasy perspective!
Rotoworld.com ranks this winter’s free agent class, headed by Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FakeTeams.com ranks the top 25 catchers for the 2020 fantasy season.
In the latest Team Roundup, Rotoworld.com recaps another 97-win season for the Oakland Athletics.
TheFantasyFix.com looks back at the top second basemen from the 2019 fantasy season.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 30, 2019

Will Miguel Sano every live up to his hype? Rotoprofessor.com offers some of their thoughts.
Stephen Strasburg shoved and Anthony Rendon slugged as the Nationals beat the Astros to force the World Series to Game 7. Rotoworld.com has the recap.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 11 prospects in the Philadelphia Phillies farm system.
Razzball.com offers thoughts on Jesus Luzardo and what fantasy owners should expect from him in 2020.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 10 second base prospects for dynasty/keeper leagues.
DraftKings.com breaks down both sides of Wednesday’s World Series Game 7 between the Nationals and Astros, helping you set your Showdown lineups along the way.
FanGraphs.com Podcast – 2020 Outfielders

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 29, 2019

DraftKings.com breaks down both sides of Tuesday’s World Series Game 6 between the Nationals and Astros, helping you set your Showdown lineups along the way.
Rotoprofessor.com looks at pitcher BABIP to see if they can find any potential 2020 busts.
Rotoworld.com talks about new skippers for the Phillies, Cubs and Padres in Tuesday’s Daily Dose.
What should fantasy owners expect out of Ryan Mountcastle in 2020? Razzball.com offers some thoughts.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Detroit Tigers farm system.
TheFantasyFix.com looks back at the top first basemen from the 2019 fantasy season.
FantraxHQ.com identifies some of the players who posted solid ISO in September and what that could mean for their 2020 sleeper status.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the New York Yankees organization.
Rotoworld.com recaps a season for the St. Louis Cardinals that included a historic second half for Jack Flaherty.
PitcherList.com Podcast – Mock Draft Review
PitcherList.com Podcast – Around the Horn
CBSSports.com Podcast – 2020 Relief Pitcher Rankings

Monday, October 28, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 28, 2019

FantasyAlarm.com recaps the 2019 MLB season for the National League East from a fantasy perspective!
Rotoworld.com recaps the Astros closing in on their second title in the last three years, the Red Sox’ hiring of Chaim Bloom and more in Monday’s Daily Dose.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 10 prospects in the New York Mets farm system.
Razzball.com takes a closer look at Oakland prospect Seth Brown, who could be a sneaky fantasy asset in 2020 and beyond.
Prospects365.com provides a little behind the scenes insight regarding how they put together their top 200 prospect rankings.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 30 catchers for the 2020 fantasy season.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Mike Soroka can maintain his strikeout surge and become an elite option in 2020.
Follow along with ProspectsLive.com as they take part in a 100 player, first-year player draft.

Saturday, October 26, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 26, 2019

FanGraphs.com tries to determine which pitching staffs benefit most from solid defense behind them.
Has Starlin Castro become more than a fantasy afterthought after his solid season in Miami? Rotoprofessor.com discusses the oldest 29 year-old in baseball.

Friday, October 25, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 25, 2019

Yu Darvish, Kris Bryant and others provided bright spots, but it was a disappointing end. Rotoworld.com review the Chicago Cubs in the latest Team Roundup.
In Friday’s Daily Dose, Rotoworld.com discusses Tommy John surgery for Aaron Hicks and new managers in Philadelphia and San Diego.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Cleveland Indians farm system.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com ranks the top 25 prospects in the Boston Red Sox organization.
Razzball.com wonders what fantasy experts should expect from Nick Solak in a full season.
Could Andrew Heaney finally emerge as a fantasy ace in 2020? Rotoprofessor.com offers their thoughts.

Thursday, October 24, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 24, 2019

Christian Yelich was a monster until his season got cut short by injury. Rotoworld.com reviews the Milwaukee Brewers in the latest Team Roundup.
FantasyAlarm.com recaps the 2019 MLB season for the American League West from a fantasy perspective!
Rotoworld.com recaps the Nationals’ lopsided victory over the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series in Thursday’s Daily Dose.
Razzball.com wonders if fantasy owners should expect big things from Dylan Carlson in 2020.
FanGraphs.com Podcast – 2020 Third Basemen

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 23, 2019

Rotoworld.com recaps an Arizona Diamondbacks season which included a big breakout by Ketel Marte.
FanGraphs.com checks in on players who were highly profitable after considering their opportunity cost of acquisition.
FanGraphs.com tries to figure out why they missed on some of the 2019 breakout pitchers.
Rotoworld.com recaps the Nationals’ defeat of the Astros in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 11 prospects in the Atlanta Braves farm system.
FantraxHQ.com checks in on the Arizona Fall League, discussing some news and notes about some top prospects.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 10 first base prospects for dynasty/keeper leagues.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Carson Kelly could emerge as a top 10 fantasy catcher in 2020.
CBSSports.com Podcast – 2020 Starting Pitchers

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 22, 2019

2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 35 third basemen for the 2020 season.
FakeTeams.com wonders if you would rather have Luis Castillo or Shane Bieber next season.
In the latest Team Roundup, Rotoworld.com recaps how the Philadelphia Phillies postseason push fell flat in 2019.
Razzball.com wonders what fantasy baseball owners should expect from Angels top prospect Jo Adell in 2020.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Chicago White Sox farm system.
FantraxHQ.com mines the K-BB differential from 2019, trying to identify potential 2020 busts.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Brian Anderson can have a breakout 2020 season for the Marlins.
In the latest Team Roundup, Rotoworld.com recaps some strong individual seasons with a New York Mets team which fell short of the postseason.

Monday, October 21, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 21, 2019

FanGraphs.com mines the news to discuss nuggets about Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Joey Votto, and others.
2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FakeTeams.com takes an early look at the top 150 starting pitchers for 2020 fantasy.
ProspectsLive.com projects the top prospects in baseball for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
DraftKings.com breaks down both sides of Tuesday World Series Game 1 between the Nationals and Astros, helping you set your Showdown lineups along the way.
The World Series is here! PitcherList.com breaks down the series ahead of Game 1.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if there is any 2020 value in these pitchers who were striking out batters late in the 2019 season.
Rotoworld.com discusses Carlos Martinez going under the knife, Ryan Pressly‘s ailing knee and some Cubs and Mets managerial notes in Monday’s Daily Dose.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospects365.com ranks the top 200 overall prospects as we head into the offseason.
FantasyAlarm.com recaps the 2019 MLB season for the American League Central from a fantasy perspective!
TheFantasyFix.com looks back at the final rankings of catchers from the 2019 season.
After injury-filled 2019 seasons, FantraxHQ.com believes these players will bounce back in 2020.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: FantraxHQ.com kicks off their team-by-team prospect rankings with the top 25 prospects in the Baltimore Orioles farm system.
Razzball.com wonders what fantasy owners should expect from Gavin Lux in 2020.

Sunday, October 20, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 20, 2019

2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 11 prospects in the Washington Nationals farm system.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Harrison Bader can rediscover his potential heading into the 2020 season.
Rotoworld.com looks at the good and bad from the Boston Red Sox in 2019 in the latest Team Roundup.
After a 12-win season for the hapless Orioles, Rotoprofessor.com wonders if John Means is for real.

Saturday, October 19, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 19, 2019

Prospects1500.com names their Arizona Fall League prospects of the week.

Friday, October 18, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 18, 2019

PitcherList.com takes stock of Clayton Kershaw‘s career and wonders what to expect in 2020.
FanGraphs.com looks back at all of the peripheral prospects they wrote about in 2019.
Rotoworld.com recaps the Astros grabbing a 3-1 series lead over the Yankees in Friday’s Daily Dose.
What should fantasy owners and baseball fans expect from Luis Robert in 2020? Razzball.com offers their thoughts.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals farm system.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Mike Yastrzemski did enough in 2019 to make him a viable 2020 fantasy option.
Rotoworld.com recaps a losing season for the Texas Rangers despite two notable individual pitching performances.
FanGraphs.com Podcast – Joe Maddon, AFL Draft

Thursday, October 17, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 17, 2019

Rotoprofessor.com isn’t so sure you can count on a Jorge Alfaro breakout in 2020.
FantasyAlarm.com recaps the 2019 MLB season for the American League East from a fantasy perspective.
Rotoworld.com previews Game 4 of the ALCS and discusses the Angels’ decision to hire Joe Maddon in Thursday’s Daily Dose.
FantraxHQ.com reviews the performances of the rookie outfielders from the 2019 season.
Razzball.com continues their review of the 2019 season with a look back at starting pitchers #21-40.
RotoBaller.com names the Yankees and Astros they will be using in their DFS lineups on Thursday.
ProspectsLive.com looks back at the standout hitters from the 2018 Cape Cod League to see where they are now.
BaseballProspectus.com Chat – 11:00 AM CDT
CBSSports.com Podcast – 2020 Outfielder Preview

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 16, 2019

In the latest MLB Team Roundup, Rotoworld.com breaks down a San Francisco Giants team in transition.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: RotoBaller.com ranks the top 10 catcher prospects for dynasty/keeper leagues.
FanGraphs.com looks at some of the players whose BABIP significantly declined in 2019.
Rotoworld.com recaps the Nationals’ NLCS sweep of the Cardinals and the Astros’ ALCS Game 3 win over the Yankees in Wednesday’s Daily Dose.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com ranks the top 17 prospects in the Miami Marlins farm system.
PitcherList.com Podcast – From First Pitch Arizona
Rotoworld.com Video – Three Round Mock Draft

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 15, 2019

2020 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: CBSSports.com ranks the top 20 relief pitchers for the 2020 season.
Prospects1500.com looks back at the highlights from the Arizona Fall League Stars Game.
FantasyAlarm.com brings you their best bets for today’s MLB slate of games.
Rotoworld.com discusses a dominant Stephen Strasburg outing that has pushed the Nationals to the brink of the World Series.
FantraxHQ.com examines the September K-BB differentials to try to identify potential 2020 sleepers.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system.
FantraxHQ.com takes a closer look at the National League bullpens, incumbent closers, notable free agents, and more to help you project who will be closing out games in 2020.
FanGraphs.com looks at some of the hitters whose BABIP rose significantly in 2019 compared to 2018.
Razzball.com looks back at the top 20 starting pitchers from the 2019 fantasy season.
Rotoworld.com looks back on a disappointing San Diego Padres season which cost their former manager his job.
ProspectsLive.com identifies some under-the-radar prospects that posted high OBP in the Minors.
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Taylor Rogers has emerged as an elite closer option.
CBSSports.com Podcast – 2020 Shortstop Preview

Monday, October 14, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 14, 2019

Rotoworld.com recaps Carlos Correa‘s 11th-inning heroics, injury news on Giancarlo Stanton and the managerial rumblings in Monday’s Daily Dose.
FantraxHQ.com takes a closer look at the American League bullpens, incumbent closers, notable free agents, and more to help you project who will be closing out games in 2020.
Rotoprofessor.com looks at some of the late season base stealers to see if this could lead to 2020 fantasy value.
Rotoworld.com explains how the Cincinnati Reds took some big steps forward in 2019 and have the foundation in place to make a push in 2020.
Razzball.com looks back at the top 40 outfielders from the 2019 fantasy season.
FanGraphs.com Podcast – Live From First Pitch Arizona!
FakeTeams.com Podcast – 2020 Sleepers

Sunday, October 13, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 13, 2019

2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Razzball.com continues their release of the top prospects for 2020 with #126-150.

Saturday, October 12, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 12, 2019

Prospects1500.com previews the Arizona Fall Stars Game, looking at every prospect that made the teams.
Rotoworld.com Video – 2019 Hitters They Missed On

Friday, October 11, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 11, 2019

In Friday’s Daily Dose, Rotoworld.com recaps a dominating Game 5 performance by Gerrit Cole to lead the Astros past the Rays and to the ALCS.
2020 Baseball Prospect Rankings: Prospect361.com ranks the top 15 prospects in the Milwaukee Brewers farm system.
Razzball.com looks back at the top 20 outfielders from the 2019 fantasy season.
Rotoworld.com wraps up another great season for Mike Trout and another losing season for the Los Angeles Angels.
Rotoworld.com recaps a productive season for the rebuilding Chicago White Sox and looks forward to the future making a major impact during the 2020 season.

Thursday, October 10, 2019 – Fantasy Baseball Links

by Goose | Oct 10, 2019

Rotoprofessor.com wonders if Trey Mancini‘s 2019 breakout was for real.
RotoBaller.com identifies the players to build your Thursday DFS lineups around to win some playoff cash.
Rotoworld.com recaps the Nationals’ thrilling comeback victory over the Dodgers and the Cardinals’ blowout win over the Braves in Thursday’s Daily Dose.
Stolen bases seem like a thing of the past in MLB, yet FanGraphs.com went searching for the 2019 sources of speed for fantasy owners.
Razzball.com looks back at the top 20 third basemen from the 2019 fantasy season.
CBSSports.com Podcast – 2020 Third Base Preview