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2017 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

The AL MVP race is shaping up to be one of the closest races in history. It pits one of the bigger players (physically) and against one of the smallest players in history. Then, there are a few guys thrown in. Some bring power while others add defense, speed, and

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2017 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

Right field might be the strongest position on the diamond. At least, it has had two players that have captured the attention of the baseball world. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton have hit home runs by the bushel, but are they best right fielders in the game? Total points encompass

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2017 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

As we go through the final week of the regular season, so the total points standings can look a lot more like the MVP standings at some positions. Center field is one of the deeper positions on the diamond in terms of fantasy production. Unlike the basic 5×5 leagues, total

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2017 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

There are less than two weeks remaining in the baseball season. We are getting to the point where we are ready to do a post mortem on the fantasy season. Most teams have been eliminated by now whether they are doing rotisserie style or head to head style. Of course,

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2017 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

Head to head leagues are well into the playoffs now and daily fantasy players have their attention divided between fantasy football and the end of the baseball season. In many ways, it is perfect timing to take advantage of those divided loyalties. We’ve taken a bit of a break in

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2017 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

The daily fantasy sports revolution has come and with it the total points revolution has come with it. Total points are a more accurate representation of the player and therefore the thinking and studious fantasy player will be more successful in that format. A large part of the success comes

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2017 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

As we move into September we move along with the total point series. Second base is a surprisingly deep position. It may not have the upper echelon talent that first base has, but they are certainly deep enough. Unlike standard head to head leagues, the total points revolution is taking

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2017 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

This August trading season in 2017 was more active than any in recent memory. Of course, just because the calendar flipped to September doesn’t mean trades will essentially end. However, 12 PM eastern standard time was the deadline for setting up playoff rosters. So, the Astros got a deal in

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2017 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

The Angels pulled off a pair of significant trades on the even of the playoff trade deadline. We have gone over the waiver trade period and its many rules and regulations. Technically, the trade deadline has not ended. Teams can make trades all the way through the end of the

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Fantasy BaseballUncategorized

Tragedy brings out the best and worst for everyone. I’ve seen both in the past several days as we weather the storms from Hurricane Harvey. One of the phrases we have heard as naseum is that people have never seen anything like this. I’ve gone through a number of those

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