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September 13, 2020

Week 9 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in

There are only a couple of FAAB weeks remaining this fantasy baseball season. The majority of fantasy teams don’t have much left in their remaining budget so digging deep and adding multiple contingency bids becomes more important down the stretch. All of the categories are much closer than you’re accustomed to with only two weeks […]

Matthew Davis

MLB Fantasy

September 6, 2020

Week 8 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in

There are only three FAAB periods to go in this year’s fantasy baseball, as the season is getting closer to the finish line. With FAAB budgets dwindling, you'll see bids become less aggressive unless you’re in a league with somebody hoarding money while still in contention. With all the categories being so close volume is […]

Matthew Davis

MLB Fantasy

August 30, 2020

Week 7 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in

There are only four FAAB periods to go, as the fantasy baseball season is over the halfway point. With FAAB budgets dwindling, you'll see bids become less aggressive unless you’re in a league with somebody hoarding money while still in contention. There are more closers available this week, giving you another opportunity to secure that […]

Matthew Davis

MLB Fantasy

August 23, 2020

Week 6 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in

This is going to be a massive week in FAAB for fantasy baseball, with more top prospect promotions and new closers emerging along with viable starters and hitters. With only five weeks left, you need to start loosening up your wallet if you notice your budget being higher than others. You can’t take the FAAB […]

Matthew Davis

MLB Fantasy

August 9, 2020

Week 4 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in

It’s time again for our weekly check-in on the fantasy baseball waiver wire. Last week, Cristian Javier and Tyler Chatwood were the bells of the ball, each registering FAAB bids north of 50%. On the offensive side, Colin Moran and Leury García brought in the highest bids for hitters, with both being over 40%. Remaining […]

Matthew Davis

MLB Fantasy

August 2, 2020

Week 3 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in

Week 2 of FAAB around Major League Baseball was wild, with 50% bids or higher being thrown at relievers projected to be a team’s new closer. 40-plus% bids were placed on Brady Singer, while Kiké Hernandez was the most wanted available hitter with bids in the 25% range and above. This week on the fantasy […]

Matthew Davis

MLB Fantasy

July 26, 2020

Week 2 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in

Our first FAAB period of the fantasy baseball season was focused on adding relievers to help bolster the bottom part of your pitching. Each week, relievers will be mentioned as viable options due to back end starters having difficult matchups the upcoming week or they’re simply questionable on their own. Week 2 has plenty of […]

Matthew Davis

MLB Fantasy

July 23, 2020

2020 fantasy baseball breakout picks

As we head into the weirdest fantasy baseball season in our collective memory, it’s worth looking at players due for a breakout, even on an abbreviated 60-game schedule. The players mentioned below are currently being overlooked when it comes to rankings or where they’re being drafted, leaving plenty of room for profit. (NFBC ADP data […]

Matthew Davis

MLB Fantasy

July 23, 2020

6 things to monitor for Opening Day in fantasy basball

MLB players have reported to summer camp, spring training 2.0, or whatever you would like to call this unique situation. The 60-game season is certainly an outlier bringing a plethora of uncertainties. Those uncertainties can create an edge on your competition if you’re able to monitor numerous components along the way as the schedule turns […]

Matthew Davis

MLB Fantasy

July 19, 2020

Week 1 fantasy baseball FAAB check-in

MLB Opening Day is only a few days away with our first week of FAAB occurring Sunday evening. Week 1 of FAAB will impact your first week of play, July 23-26. This weekly article will help you trim the fat off your roster each week while finding cracks in the market. Churning and burning is […]

Matthew Davis

MLB Fantasy

July 14, 2020

Fantasy baseball ADP lessons to learn from the latest NFBC Main Events

The National Fantasy Baseball Championship kicked off its high-stakes fantasy baseball drafts last weekend with two NFBC Main Events. The draft boards and ADP are much different than before with the shortened season, COVID-19 and other uncertainties leading up to Opening Day. In the first round there were two players who stood out to me […]

Matthew Davis

MLB Fantasy

July 9, 2020

Super deep fantasy baseball options worth considering in drafts

Knowledge is power in fantasy baseball, and one thing that we have learned is that in 12 NFBC drafts so far, they are going a little bit differently than before. The best part about an NFBC-style draft is the ability to track ADP. You aren’t simply guessing at what players are doing — you’re immersed […]

Matt Kupferle

MLB Fantasy

July 8, 2020

Tips for MLB short season fantasy drafts

We are getting a short 60 game MLB regular season and it is wise to take that into account when deciding on your draft strategy. Below I have listed several things I am considering while making my draft target list.   Your Actual Draft If you value your money at all, there is no reason to […]

David Jones

MLB Fantasy

July 7, 2020

2020 fantasy baseball fades and busts

As we head into the weirdest fantasy baseball season in our collective memory, one key draft practice is finding which players to avoid at their current draft price. The players mentioned below are being discussed due current NFBC ADP data we have for the 60-game season making it clear they are being overvalued, leaving little […]

Matthew Davis

MLB Fantasy

July 6, 2020

2020 fantasy baseball risers and fallers

Identifying trends in terms of ADP is vital in putting together a winning fantasy baseball team, but when it comes to a situation as MLB finds itself in, it carries much more weight. With a shortened 60-game season and a universal DH, many players will see their stocks shoot up or plummet. A lot of […]

Joe Metz

MLB Fantasy

July 6, 2020

2020 fantasy baseball sleepers for the 60-game season

With baseball officially back and players already reporting for spring training (or summer camp), the process of finding your fantasy baseball edge for the unique 60-game season begins. Whether it be a 162-game season or a 60, sleepers are always a means to get yourself an edge on the competition. Given the unique circumstances we […]

Joe Metz

MLB Fantasy

July 3, 2020

National League designated hitter, Part 2: The most impacted hitters

Baseball. Is. Back. Or, at least we hope it’s back. Teams are reporting to their home fields in hope of ramping up for a 60-game sprint for the 2020 MLB season. During these wild and crazy times, we may have some baseball starting the third week of July. I broke down what baseball’s move to […]

Matt Kupferle

MLB Fantasy

June 30, 2020

National League designated hitter, Part 1: Impact on pitchers

Baseball. Is. Back. Or, at least we hope it’s back. Teams are reporting to their home fields in hope of ramping up for a 60-game 2020 MLB season. During these wild and crazy times, we may have some baseball starting the third week of July. If you play season-long fantasy baseball, and you are diving back into […]

Matt Kupferle

MLB Fantasy

June 30, 2020

A glossary of advanced baseball stats

When it comes to constructing a season-long roster or putting together a DFS lineup, there may not be a sport that requires a more analytical approach than baseball. When researching for a given slate, numerous advanced stats are used to reinforce why to target a player or why to fade them. That said, it’s important […]

Joe Metz