Fantasy Baseball
2019 Fantasy Baseball: Using K%+IFFB%-BB% To Target Pitchers
The fantasy baseball industry is lucky to have many analysts with interesting strategies up their sleeves to target players. One particular strategy I’ve enjoyed using over the years is K%+IFFB%-BB% to target pitchers. Strikeouts and the ability to induce easy pop ups is a recipe for fantasy success. In a
Christian Yelich’s Change in Batted Ball Profile Launches Him To Top of Fantasy Baseball Drafts
Way back there in the rearview mirror one may be able to catch a glimpse of the quantity-for-quality 4-for-1 player swap between the Marlins and the Brewers that landed Christian Yelich in Milwaukee this time last year. Yelich, one of the most sought after assets on the Miami Marlins who
NFBC ADP vs Steamer Projections – Outfielders Part 2
Continuing on from part one of our outfielders review of projections vs ADPs, we are heading back to the American League Central and looking at the Minnesota Twins duo of Eddie Rosario and Max Kepler. Just a reminder, we are looking at where players are currently being drafted using their
NFBC ADP vs Steamer Projections – Outfielders Part 1
We’ve moved into that wonderful period where you can sniff the air and get the aroma of a baseball tingling those nostrils. Spring Training is commencing, which will soon turn into actual games, followed by Twitter clamouring for the meaningful games to begin and bemoaning how long Spring Training lasts.
Turn Two Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Episode 4 – Third Base Breakdown
In the fourth episode of the Turn Two Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Matt (@MattWi77iams) and Sam (@FFStompy) discuss the current state of the second base position, including, but not limited to the following topics: Topics include: – Which elite options are worth a first round pick? – Middle round traps – Late round steals
2019 Fantasy Baseball: J.T. Realmuto to the Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies receive catcher J.T. Realmuto from the Miami Marlins in exchange for catcher Jorge Alfaro and pitching prospects Sixto Sanchez and Will Stewart. The Marlins finally traded their only big asset left to the Phillies and received in return the young catcher Alfaro, the best prospect in Philadelphia’s
Turn Two Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Episode 3 – Second Base Breakdown
In the third episode of the Turn Two Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Matt (@MattWi77iams) and Sam (@FFStompy) discuss the current state of the second base position, including, but not limited to the following topics: – What’s up with the NFBC ADP for Javier Baez? – Middle Tier Value – Impact prospects Give
2019 Fantasy Baseball: A.J. Pollock to the Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers signs outfielder AJ Pollock to a 4-year deal worth $55 million. The Dodgers cleared out some space in their outfield by sending Puig and Kemp (plus Alex Wood and Kyle Farmer) to the Reds which was in essence a dump-off (getting Homer Bailey and two prospects
On the proposed MLB rules changes
A list of purported MLB rule change proposals made the rounds Wednesday on the baseball twitterverse. The one that is fairly getting the most attention is the universal DH. The lines have long been drawn on this issue and I understand the majority no longer agrees with my position that
Turn Two Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Episode 2: First Base Breakdown
In the second episode of the Turn Two Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Matt (@MattWi77iams) and Sam (@FFStompy) discuss the current state of the first base position including, but not limited to the following topics: Who are the elite 1B in 2019? Can you trust Jesus Aguilar and Max Muncy? Where is the
Turn Two Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Episode 1 – Welcome to the Show
In the premiere episode of the Turn Two Fantasy Baseball Podcast Matt (@MattWi77iams) and Sam (@FFStompy) give a preview of what’s to come this season on the show. Topics include: – Who the hell are we? – How we are going to help you win fantasy baseball? (Spoiler Alert: We can see
2019 Fantasy Baseball: Nelson Cruz to the Twins
The Minnesota Twins sign free agent Nelson Cruz to a one-year deal worth $14.3 million. The Twins bolster their offense as they aim to return to the playoffs after their somewhat surprising trip there in 2017. In arguably the weakest division in baseball, where the standout Cleveland Indians are favourites