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Rich Hill

Fantasy Baseball

In a recent article I shared the K%+IFFB%-BB% metric that I used to evaluate pitchers. As discussed, the combination of strikeouts and the ability to induce weak contact on infield fly balls — the batted ball with the highest probably of turning into an out — while limiting free passes

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Fantasy Baseball

As we move through the starting pitchers we begin to see some separation. These rankings are based on PECOTA’s 2018 projections. At best, these rankings should be taken in concern with the previous rankings that were based on past performance. When these two rankings are taken in concert then they

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Fantasy Baseball

Ranking pitchers is the most difficult task for any fantasy player. You have to juggle multiple platforms, past performance, future expectations, and the quality of the fielding, run support, and bullpen around the starting pitcher. What comes is our best guess as to the group of pitchers that would be

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2017 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

Most fantasy players play in mixed leagues. The occasional hardcore fan will play in an AL or NL only league, but those are becoming fewer and further between. Yet, the question is always raised about why we would separate NL and AL pitchers in our profile. The answer is really

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2017 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

OFFSEASON OVERVIEW The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a pretty busy offseason thus far; but, when you’re coming off of four consecutive 90-plus-win seasons and four straight division titles, your offseason probably consists of a lot of housekeeping tasks. President of Baseball Ops, Andrew Friedman, and his front office team

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2017 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

Ranking pitchers is easily the most difficult position to rank on the diamond. A large part of the problem is that so much of a pitcher’s performance is dependent on his teammates. Wins alone are the most misleading statistic in all of baseball. So, this is one of those areas

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2016 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

The Dodgers are adding again on deadline day as they try to make a final push against the Giants in the NL West. They came into deadline looking for corner outfielders and starting pitchers and came away with both in a deal with the Oakland Athletics. They reel in Josh

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2016 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

In the newest edition of fantasy baseball 3×3, we’re grabbing Domingo Santana, ditching Brandon Finnegan, and believing in Vincent Velasquez. Let’s get into it. Thoughts, questions, whatever… you can always find me on Twitter. WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE RAMS

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2015 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

IF YOU READ ONLY ONE THING… The Houston Astros got a great start from Collin McHugh on Sunday as they try to chase down the Rangers for the American League West crown. After losing seven of their last eight games before Saturday, including a four-game sweep at the hands of

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