Adam Young's Articles

FTN's Adam Young compares and contrasts the different fantasy baseball platforms and how to approach head-to-head points leagues.

FTN's Adam Young discusses his final takeaways from the 2024 fantasy baseball season and how to apply them to next year's drafts.

FTN's Adam Young reviews what would have been the perfect fantasy baseball draft in 2024 and what lessons we can learn for next season.

FTN's Adam Young discusses how to get the most out of the last five weeks of the fantasy baseball season.

FTN's Adam Young discusses how to win in the margins with the fantasy baseball season winding down.

FTN's Adam Young talks about the dos and don'ts of trading in season-long fantasy baseball leagues.

FTN's Adam Young discusses what he got wrong during the first half of the fantasy baseball season and what to expect moving forward.

FTN's Adam Young discusses how to manage your categorical needs in the second half of the fantasy baseball season.

FTN's Adam Young discusses a handful of midseason topics to help you succeed in the second half of the fantasy baseball season.

FTN's Adam Young breaks down the key DFS plays and takeaways for the MLB slate Monday.

FTN's Adam Young discusses how to uncover value in fantasy baseball points leagues.

FTN's Adam Young discusses how to manage your FAAB funds in NFBC leagues.

FTN's Adam Young discusses how to deal with the injury bug that has plagued many fantasy baseball managers.

FTN's Adam Young discusses how to use psychology to your advantage when making fantasy baseball decisions.

The wait was grueling, but we’re finally into the MLB regular season. No more draft talk. No more draft strategy. If you’re reading this, you’ve accumulated a week’s worth of statistics on your fantasy baseball teams. I’m sure our reactions to that sample will be perfectly rational (shrugs shoulders).   I always get a kick […]

Last week, I wrote an intro about my go-to breakfast place, Amy’s Omelette House. In case you missed it, I urge you to check it out. If you’re too lazy to do that (trust me, I understand), I’ll give you the Cliff’s Notes version and how it relates to this week’s topic. Amy’s has over […]

There’s a place down the street from me called Amy’s Omelette House. They are famous for having over 200 different omelets on the menu. And that’s just omelets. They also have pancakes, waffles, eggs, you name it. It’s just an absolute monster of a menu.   Having ordered there for years, I’ve memorized all the […]

We’ve all been there. Your hand is on the mouse, but your body is frozen.   You stare at the computer screen. Three names are staring right back at you. You could make a case for any of those players. But which one? You shift your focus to the top left of the screen where […]

We’ve all been there. Your hand is on the mouse, but your body is frozen.   You stare at the computer screen. Three names are staring right back at you. You could make a case for any of those players. But which one? You shift your focus to the top left of the screen where […]

We’ve all been there. Your hand is on the mouse, but your body is frozen.   You stare at the computer screen. Three names are staring right back at you. You could make a case for any of those players. But which one? You shift your focus to the top left of the screen where […]

(It’s fantasy baseball draft season! The FTN Fantasy team and a host of helpful guests present our Ultimate 2024 Fantasy Baseball Guide. Check it out and prepare for the 2024 MLB season!) “Run it back?” We’ve all heard that phrase before. It’s most commonly uttered after a loss in pickup basketball. And if you’re a […]

If you’re reading this right now, congratulations. You’re one of the lucky ones. Having a chance to win a fantasy baseball title is no small feat.   In fact, I’d argue it’s more satisfying than almost any other title in all of fantasy sports. Sure, fantasy football bragging rights are sweet. Fantasy football typically gets […]

Four. More. Weeks. If you’re atop your fantasy baseball standings, you’re likely counting down the days until September ends. I know I am. Many of you might be locked into the first matchup of your head-to-head points league playoffs. Great. This edition of Game Theory is for anyone still playing for something — no matter […]

One of my favorite traditions in August revolves around the NFL. I know, this is a baseball article. We’ll get to that shortly.   A few Christmases ago, I was looking for something under the tree that would really last. I’m an extremely nostalgic person – so a thought hit me. “Is there a NFL […]

August is a great month. One of my favorites actually. The MLB trade deadline just passed. How crazy was that? NFL training camp is officially underway. I traveled to Lambeau Field for the Green Bay Packers Annual Meeting of Shareholders last week. I took in a few training camp practices and got an up-close-and-personal view […]

In a world where nothing is what it seems, there’s no one less surprised than me. Morgan Wallen, anyone? I just quoted one of his songs. Well, almost. I changed one word. The song is “More Surprised Than Me.”   I was listening to it on one of my afternoon walks around Lake Takanassee in beautiful Long […]

One of the dominoes have finally fallen. DeAndre Hopkins is signing with the Tennessee Titans, per multiple reports. The deal is for two years at $26 million with incentives.   The Titans now have a big-time weapon at the wide receiver position for quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Tennessee has long been known for its ground game […]

“TRADEEEEEE.” That’s the exact text I got from the commissioner of my home fantasy baseball league back in 2015 when the season really started to heat up.    Our league had been together for five years – and I’ll be honest, it was a bit of a cesspool those first five years. But things were […]

When I began this Small Ball series, I had two main goals in mind. A) Entertain the audience with my writing, and B) Help people win at fantasy baseball … and not in that order.   I’d like to think, since we review it on a weekly basis, that I’ve given some sound advice. If […]

After Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots were crushed 41-14 on national television during Week 4 the 2014 season, the head coach could have hung his head in defeat. Instead, he uttered one of the most famous quotes in recent NFL lore. “We’re on to Cincinnati.”   It was such a simple answer at the time, […]

Distraction, distractions, distractions. It’s that time of the fantasy baseball season where it’s easily to get lost in the day-to-day grind. And we’re not even halfway through.   As a die-hard Denver Nuggets fan, I fully admit they’ve distracted me at times during their run to the NBA Finals. Hey, what are you going to […]

We’re now seven weeks into the fantasy baseball season. That means we’ve passed the quarter mark. I’d still advocate patience, but it’s now a 20-week season as opposed to a 27-week season. You might have some tough calls on your roster to make. Or maybe you’re sitting pretty and want to ride the wave.   […]