What good is talent to a fantasy owner who lacks timing? Fantasy baseball, just like the real thing, is a game of skill, luck and timing. That last trait, in particular, comes in handy in regard to trading. Knowing which player to trade away and which to deal for—and knowing just the right time to do so—can make all the difference. Show More Summary
Imagine, if you will, that every pitcher in baseball was thrown into a pool to be selected from, fantasy draft style. The goal of this draft would be to build a pitching staff for the remainder of the 2013 season, but no further. What follows can be thought of as my "Big Board" for the top 100 pitchers in this hypothetical draft. Show More Summary
SPONSORED BY DRAFT KINGS Make money playing fantasy baseball with Draft Kings and random hot chicks in baseball uniforms may suddenly be attracted to you.
While it's way too late to buy low on a player that's already broken out in the first half of the season —Diamondbacks starting pitcher Pat Corbin and Brewers shortstop Jean Segura would be the best examples—plenty more could break out between now and the end of the season. Show More Summary
There aren ’t many teams in baseball that can replace an injured star with a potential superstar in the making. However, that’s exactly what the Texas Rangers are attempting to do in recalling top prospect Jurickson Profar from Triple-A...Show More Summary
A new week, another batch of waiver-wire adds, just the way you like 'em—hot and fresh out of the oven. Some players mentioned last time, including Matt Garza, Francisco Liriano, Mitch Moreland and Travis Wood, are already owned in most leagues by now but remain quality pickups if still available. Show More Summary
Fantasy baseball has a new cast of game-changing players as Week 8 is upon us. A dedicated fantasy owner knows game-changing players come out of the woodwork every week through various mediums. Players get a chance to showcase theirShow More Summary
Another week, another set of choices to make with your fantasy baseball lineup. If you listened to my advice last week, you took a shot on Scott Kazmir, only to see him give up four runs, and steered clear of Francisco Liriano as he shined. Show More Summary
Fantasy baseball can be a bit perplexing. Sometimes I will look at one of my teams and not understand why I don't have a better record. Other times, I will realize that all along I've thought that I had pretty decent pitching only to realize that Ryan Vogelsong has turned back into a pumpkin and Dan Haren hasn't been good in years. Show More Summary
What good is talent to a fantasy owner who lacks timing? Fantasy baseball, just like the real thing, is a game of skill, luck and timing. That last trait comes particularly in handy with regards to trading. Knowing which player to strike a deal with—and knowing just the right time to do so—can make all the difference. Show More Summary
This is the time that numbers start to normalize, giving us an idea of who's for real and who's not in fantasy baseball. But if a player has been injured, there might not be a big enough sample size to paint that picture. From former...Show More Summary
Hey sports bloggers, time to meet the man — er, boy — you'll all be working for one day
While most kids his age are preoccupied with Grand Theft Auto or first kiss fantasies, 14-year-old Matt Nadel of New Jersey is busy building a miniature baseball blogging empire. Show More Summary
Fantasy Baseball is well underway as we are in week seven of the season. Many fantasy owners are still searching for short-term replacements for slumping stars, while others are looking for the newest wave of hot players and potential sleepers. Show More Summary
With the 2013 baseball season well underway, fantasy baseball has also taken off. Already, owners are praising the heroes of their teams and looking for ways to relieve themselves of the few players who have been a bust so far. Who are...Show More Summary
In the fantasy baseball world, it’s difficult to discern if a player will be scorching hot for a week, a month, or a season. For example, owners who picked up Edwin Encarnacion in 2012 reaped the benefits for the whole season. Managers who added speedster Jordan Schafer last year bemoaned his awful for the second half. Show More Summary
Boston Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew played in 165 games over the past two seasons. Quick math will tell you that he missed 159 games over that stretch. That’s nearly half of his games. He has played in 27 of the Red Sox’s 38 games, including the past nine. Show More Summary
A new week, another batch of waiver-wire adds, just the way you like 'em—hot and fresh out of the oven. Some players mentioned last time, including Michael Saunders, Phil Hughes, Jeremy Guthrie and Jose Fernandez, are already owned in most leagues by now but remain quality pickups if still available. Show More Summary
It's time to deal with the most dreaded part of managing a fantasy baseball team: setting your lineup. Fantasy baseball is supposed to provide players a fun escape from reality, and decisions are one of life's main nuisances. Well, life is tough, and winning your league takes some sacrifice. Show More Summary
As the owner of a fantasy baseball team, you've had about six weeks to figure out if you have enough talent to win your league. Like many real-life teams, you're probably dealing with injuries and certain players not living up to expectations. Show More Summary
Here are some stolen-base options that are likely available for fantasy baseball owners that have a need for speed. Juan Pierre, Miami Marlins Pierre has been a menace on the base paths, swiping seven bases since April 28. He also added seven runs during that span. On the year, Pierre is hitting.239 with 16 runs, three RBI and 12 stolen bases. Show More Summary