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Rating the other positions was relatively easy. Runs above replacement tends to work pretty well and you only needed 20 players at each position. Grading out pitchers is considerably more difficult. Additionally, most teams carry at least five starters, and when you add in the standard 12- team league you

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2015 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

Dr. Heimlich, paging Dr. Heimlich. I’m not sure if this is unique to baseball, but baseball fans are obsessed with failure. I suppose when someone can do something 30 percent of the time and be considered a success that’s a part of the equation. The Texas Rangers might have just

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2015 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

July trades are catch as catch can. There is no rhyme or reason to whether or not they work out or not. This is particularly true with rentals. The Nationals and Mets both brought in high profile rentals at the deadline. The Mets brought in Yoenis Cespedes while the Nationals

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2015 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

A fantasy owner’s best friend is the waiver wire—where finding value can make the difference between a great week and a very disappointing week. Most pitchers see the mound once a week, but if you want to maximize the number of starts per week, it’s important to look for pitchers

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2015 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

It’s officially football season. How do we know? The obvious answer is the annual Thursday night game at the beginning of the season. The less than obvious answer is the annual conspiracy theory involving the Patriots. First it was Spygate. Then it was Deflategate. Now, it is Speakergate. Supposedly, the

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2015 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

Welcome to The Fantasy Fix’s nightly fantasy baseball recap, where you’ll find updates on bullpen usage, lineup construction, injuries, and transactions. Whether you play season-long or daily fantasy, expect to see the best coverage from every team, every night, all season long. September is the best time to be a

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Fantasy Baseball

Welcome to The Fantasy Fix’s nightly fantasy baseball recap, where you’ll find updates on bullpen usage, lineup construction, injuries, and transactions. Whether you play season-long or daily fantasy, expect to see the best coverage from every team, every night, all season long. On a night where saw all 30 teams

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2015 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

A fantasy owner’s best friend is the waiver wire—where finding value can make the difference between a great week and a very disappointing week. Most pitchers see the mound once a week, but if you want to maximize the number of starts per week, it’s important to look for pitchers

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2015 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

With the dust settled on the non-waiver trade deadline, it is time to take stock on the winners and losers of the deadline. Christopher and I will be selecting two winners and two losers for teams at the deadline and each of us will be choosing a player we like

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2015 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

The Cole Hamels sweepstakes is complete and you can’t imagine the whole situation turning out better for the Phillies. First, Hamels throws a no-hitter in his last start against the Cubs. Then, a number of surprise teams enter the bidding and raise the price considerably on Hamels. You can’t help

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