With July approaching, prospect season is upon us. Several high end blue chippers have already made their debuts, including Eric Hosmer and Michael Pineda. As we saw last season with the emergence of Mike Leake, Jason Heyward, Buster Posey, Ike Davis, and more, rookies can play a big role on our fantasy rosters. As such, … Continue reading
Did you ever think a New York baseball star would become underrated? Was it even possible? I kinda just figured that every baller from Gotham would automatically be ranked in the Top 10 or, worst, 15 of his position annually. Barring the odd exception of Mel Rojas, Eric Duncan, or Rey Ordonez, of course. But … Continue reading
In Sizzling Setups, I take a look at a NON-closer relief pitcher who is owned in less than 50% of all Yahoo! public leagues. “Why?” you may ask. “We want saves!” Well, yes, so do I. But each year, about 1/3 of all closers lose their jobs, meaning there are at least 10 guys out … Continue reading
Recently, I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Baseball America’s Assistant Editor, Conor Glassey. We discussed the upcoming MLB Draft in great detail, and Conor had tremendous insights into many of the players we’re hearing so much about. Enjoy the read! The Fantasy Baseball King [FBK]:Conor, we appreciate your being with us today. … Continue reading
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tyler Beede, one of the top prep arms in the country. Pitching for the Lawrence Academy in Massachusetts, Tyler has put together a tremendous high school career. Initially a starter at an Auburn, MA public high school, his dominating superiority was obvious. His sophomore year stats tell … Continue reading