Thursday June 12, 2014 – Baseball Links
Jun 12, 2014
Rotoworld.com takes a look at this week’s top waiver wire pickups in AL, NL and mixed leagues .
SportsIllustrated.com believes Jason Hammel is an underrated fantasy commodity , hidden away on a bad Chicago team.
FanGraphs.com teaches you how to analyze your league standings in the proper manner.
Razzball.com talks closers as they update their rankings in three categories .
In their daily X Marks the Spot , ProjectRoto.com provides a lot of useful information including five studs and duds from Wednesday, league news and notes, some solid DFS options, and more.
RotoBaller.com goes in search of deep league options from the American League .
TheFakeBaseball.com names the top five hitters for Thursday DFS lineups .
BaseballProf.com wonders who will be the top fantasy outfielder come 2018 .
FanGraphs.com has you covered if you are looking for the latest injury updates .
Razzball.com has an interesting way of naming players that have delighted them over the past week .
2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings : FanGraphs.com continues the June update to their positional rankings based on value for the rest of the season – C | 1B | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP | RP
Rotoprofessor.com wonders if fantasy owners should look for alternatives to Dustin Pedroia and/or Matt Holliday .
RotoExperts.com updates their starting pitcher rankings for the remainder of the season.
TheFantasyFix.com uses ERA-FIP to identify some buy-low starters to target.
MiLB Prospect News : Each Thursday, BaseballAmerica.com looks at the top fantasy callup options for this season . With Gregory Polanco now with the Pirates, perhaps Mookie Betts will replace him as our white whale.
Yahoo.com updates their in-season rankings of the top 50 relief pitchers for the rest of the season.
Razzball.com sets the perfect DFS lineup for Thursday .
FanGraphs.com notes that Joe Mauer is in the midst of a cold streak .
FanGraphs.com looks at a handful of players who suffered from poor starts this season and have heated up with the weather.
DavidGonos.com continues their Interrogate the Industry series by putting Craig Goldstein in the hot seat.
RotoAuthority.com discusses the latest closer news coming out of Arizona, New York, Tampa Bay, Detroit, and elsewhere.
MiLB Prospect News : Today’s roundup from BaseballAmerica.com features a late contender in the Great Minor League Home Run Chase, two erratic arms finding consistency for the night, a Southern League stud whose initials aren’t KB, J.O. Berrios finding excellence on an off night, and a perfect night from a Lancastro.
MiLB Prospect News : DynastySportsEmpire.com highlights a dozen prospects on the rise as well as three that are struggling of late.
BaseballProf.com recommends some players to plug into your Thursday DFS lineups .
Rotoprofessor.com has some thoughts on the Detroit, Tampa Bay, and Chicago closer news .
ESPN.com provides their daily notes for Thursday’s games , ranking all 22 starters throwing today, the best hitting matchups, injury notes, and more.
BaseballSavant.com provides Thursday matchup details so you can decide who to start and sit in daily leagues.
RotoExperts.com makes a case for adding more “average” guys to your fantasy roster.
Rotoworld.com examines Adam Wainwright ‘s elbow injury and Tyler Matzek ‘s surprising MLB debut as part of Thursday’s Daily Dose .
Razzball.com provides their unique take on everything that happened on Wednesday including thoughts on the elbow injury that could sideline Adam Wainwright .
Rotoprofessor.com recaps the top 10 stories from Wednesday and wonders whether there is any hope for Starling Marte , what happened to Yordano Ventura ‘a strikeouts, and more.
In their daily Roto Roundup , FakeTeams.com looks back at impressive outings for Phil Hughes and Cole Hamels , the impact of Kendrys Morales , and more.
MiLB Prospect News : The Minor Leagues are beginning to run low on potential impact names for 2014 , but there are still opportunities to act. CBSSports.com talks up Milwaukee’s Jimmy Nelson .
FanGraphs.com examines the closer situation in Tampa Bay, discusses Joakim Soria and his solid xFIP, and more.
MiLB Prospect News : FantasySquads.com provides their coverage of fantasy baseball’s prospect evolution , featuring Jonathan Singlton , Mookie Betts, and others.
MiLB Prospect News : RotoBaller.com competes their countdown of the top 10 hitters in the Minor Leagues with #1-5 .
TheFantasyFix.com shares their DFS lineup for Thursday to help you win some money for the weekend.
What should fantasy owners do with the struggling Matt Kemp ? FantasyBaseballCrackerjacks.com offers their thoughts.
FantasyAssembly.com identifies five players on the rise as well as five whose fantasy value is declining.
2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings : TheDynastyGuru.com updates their rankings of the top 500 overall players for dynasty/keeper leagues .
 TheFantasyFix.com Podcast – featuring Howard Bender
 ESPN.com Fantasy Focus Podcast – Adam Wainwright and Yordano Ventura
 BaseballProf.com Profcast – Buy or Sell Jason Kipnis
 CBSSports.com Fantasy Baseball Podcast – Biggest Busts
 ESPN.com Video – Thursday Starters
 ESPN.com – 10:00 AM CDT
 ESPN.com Keith Law Chat – 12:00 PM CDT