There is a shift within baseball. Not one where a disproportionate number of fielders slide from one of the infield to another, but in the undeniable growth of analytics and the subsequent decline of the ‘traditional’ scout. It is accepted that no singular number or statistic defines a player. Baseball is, by nature, built upon error. […]
Byron Buxton: MLB Analytics Versus the Traditional Scout Read More »
On Monday, on a baseball message board, I had asked the masses to share with us any last-minute predictions for the 2016 Major League Baseball season. To my surprise, one of the folks had proclaimed that it was “too early” to make predictions; even though the season was about to start for the majority of
2016 American League Too Early, Stupid Predictions Read More »
In every fantasy sport, playing the waiver wire is as important to long-term success as a solid draft. Fantasy baseball, in particular, contains an unprecedented amount of league scoring settings, ranging from rotisserie to head-to-head with subsets for each. Still, the large pool of players generally allows for midseason acquisitions that can help bolster any roster.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups Week of 6/29/15 Read More »
Felipe Melecio offers a new twist on MLB rankings with “Felipe’s Ultimate Baseball Advanced Rankings.”
Dog Days of FUBAR: Using Advanced Stats To Update MLB Rankings Read More »
Michael Clifford looks at fantasy baseball prospects George Springer and Byron Buxton and what owners can expect from the highly touted outfielders in 2014.
Fantasy Baseball Prospects: George Springer and Byron Buxton Read More »
