Brandon Belt
Two to Add and two to Dump: First Base Edition
Two to add and two to drop is about a lot more than just who’s hot and who’s not. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. The fantasy season is kind of like a time line. Everything that has happened up to this point is already in the bank. If
2018 Fantasy Baseball: Midway Checkup– First Basemen
The midway point is always a good time to take a look at back and see how positions are shaping up. I like to use total points for a number of reasons. First, it is a growing format due to the popularity of daily fantasy sports. Moreover, more and more
2018 Fantasy Baseball: Total Points Rankings– First Basemen A-H
The major awards have been handed out and there was a fair amount of controversy there (as there always is), but now we are ready to move onto the second phase of the offseason. This is where we prepare for the hot stove season and player movement. Player movement certainly
2017 Fantasy Baseball: Total Points– First Basemen
The head to head season is nearly over for most fantasy players, but the total points revolution has hit the sport. This is primarily because of the development of daily fantasy sports. Some would consider it gambling, but if you manage it responsibly it can add that little juice you
2017 Fantasy Baseball: Post Deadline Positional Rankings– First Basemen
The non-waiver deadline starts the home stretch for fantasy baseball players. Even though there are seven weeks in the regular season left, there are only three weeks left for head to head fantasy players. So, while we usually wait for the offseason to assess players, we are getting a head
2017 Fantasy Baseball: Three to Add, Three to Keep, Three to Drop– First Basemen
As the season goes along, the demands of a fantasy player change. Real baseball is heading for the trade deadline and fantasy players have the same considerations. There are fewer and fewer surprises, so keeping track of who will surge in the second half and who will wane in the
2017 Fantasy Baseball: 3 to Add, 3 to Keep, 3 to Drop– First Base Edition
As we continue on with the 3x3x3 saga we move to first base where things are really moving and shaking. The key is to know which category to put guys into. Sometimes you may drop a guy that is simply slumping. Sometimes you may add a guy that is simply
2017 Fantasy Baseball: Pre-Auction First Base Tiers
Live drafts and auctions have few things in common, but the main thing they have in common is that the winning players are able to find undervalued players and avoid overvalued players. So, we are taking one last look at the pre-auction values for players at every position to determine
2017 Fantasy Baseball: First Base PECOTA Rankings A-H
For hardcore baseball fans, the Baseball Prospectus annual is like the bible. We wait with baited breath for the projections for the coming season. Naturally, projections are not written in stone. Often times, players don’t produce those numbers, but PECOTA is about as accurate as you can find. We’ve already
2017 Fantasy Baseball First Basemen: A-L
As we continue into the offseason, we move to first base. This time, we will be profiling first basemen between Jose Abreu and Adam Lind. Just like with the catchers, we are profiling the top 24 guys. Naturally, there are some young players that should be in the top 24,