Here we are with the second installment of our weekly Streaking piece, where I look into the best and worst performances of the past week. I'll be looking at games that were played within the July 29 - August 4 time frame. While some of the names here are those we...
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Instant Analysis: Tim Anderson to IL Fallout
What happened? Bad news out of Chicago this weekend, as the reigning, defending, undisputed 2019 American League batting champion, Tim Anderson, was placed on the 10-day IL with a strained groin. In his absence, catcher Yermin Mercedes was recalled in his place to...
Instant Analysis: Who Will Save Texas?
Earlier this week, Texas Rangers' closer Jose Leclerc was held out of the ninth inning of a game after experiencing tightness in his shoulder while warming up. After being evaluated the next day it was, it was revealed that Leclerc would likely miss most, if not all...
We’re Going Streaking! – Opening Weekend
Ah, baseball; arguably the greatest sport ever. The crack of the bat, the whack of the glove, and the trot around the bases. It's a beautiful sport that we like to watch, play and admire. It's a game of inches and a game of confidence. Sometimes pitchers miss the...
Instant Analysis: Lux , Puk, and Kim
As we get closer to Opening Day, there have been a ton of moves made by many teams. Some come with confusion, some with frustration and others with disapproval. That being said, with there only being 60 games to be played in 2020, it's best to be informed so that you...
O’s Me Oh My: Fantasy Value in Baltimore
When the shortened 60-game schedule was released, so too were projections of how the season would conclude, with predicted wins and losses made for all teams. Needless to say, it was good for some teams, but for the Baltimore Orioles, it was as bad as it could get....
Instant Analysis: Vive la Franchy!
With about a week left until the start of the MLB season, the unexpected happened late last night: we got a trade! Yes, we, the fans, got something we never thought we'd see so close to Opening Day, but here we are....
Don’t You Forget About Me
Every season, when we look at fantasy players and anticipate future stats, we also like to look at a player's team around them. For instance, if Player A has teammates that aren't the greatest, then opportunities for success with Player A can be limited due to pitch...
FAAB Free For All
As we move into an unprecedented shortened season of 60 games, some leagues are preparing for draft season, which is arguably the most fun part of the fantasy baseball season. However, what about those leagues that held drafts before the season was cancelled back in...
Everything’s Gonna Be All Right – Deep League RHP with Value
Previously, we discussed how there were some left-handed pitchers to be had late in drafts that could and should offer significant upside. Today, I take the opposite approach, and, to quote the great Bob Marley, "Everything's Gonna Be All Right" and offer you,...