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Fantasy Baseball 2023: Who is This Year’s Yelich?
Profit is the name of the game in fantasy baseball. Whether snake draft or auction, the way to set oneself up for success and win leagues is to correctly identify and draft market inefficiencies. Basically, assemble a collection of hitters and pitchers who out-earn their market prices (ADP or AAV). Sounds easy, right? Our goal […]
Vlad Sedler
MLB
Fantasy
Groovin’ with Govier: Fantasy Baseball Roundup (3/15)
Welcome to the opening Spring Training edition of Groovin’ With Govier! If you’re new here (regulars: skip), I dissect various players and strategies related to the current fantasy baseball landscape. Don’t forget our 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide is available right now. Save a couple bones with my promo code MJGOVIER when you sign up so […]
Michael Govier
MLB
Fantasy
Crossed Up: Outfield Prospects on the Rise
After discussing several infield prospects to target in dynasty leagues who could rise into my top 25 overall rankings this season last week, I’m heading to the outfield today with eight more great names. All eight names listed below are outside my top 50 overall right now, with a few outside my top 100 as […]
Eric Cross
MLB
Fantasy
Sinking Your Battleship: The Riskiest Fantasy Baseball Picks By Round
Every fantasy baseball season, there are draft picks made that inevitably don’t return a profit from where they are being selected in drafts. Each draft spot should be looked at as an acquisition cost. Returning a profit with your pick(s) or getting close to that number while being able to avoid picks with a negative […]
Matthew Davis
MLB
Fantasy
The Idiot’s Guide to In-Season Fantasy Baseball Management: Part 2
Last week, I wrote a long-winded intro about my days as a chess player. In chess, there are three stages of the game. There’s an opening, the middle game and the end game (preferably, a checkmate). Instead of writing another intro for Part 2 of this series, I’ve decided to give you the CliffsNotes version […]
Adam Young
MLB
Fantasy
FTN Fantasy Interview with NFBC Champ Bob Cramutola
The NFBC Main Event overall title is the ultimate crowning achievement in high stakes fantasy baseball. In these 15-team leagues at $1,750 per entry, prizes are earned by the top-three per league as well as the top 30 overall. Last year, the NFBC held a record-high 47 Main Event drafts – some in person (in […]
Vlad Sedler
MLB
Fantasy
The Read Option, Week 6: Washington Commanders @ Atlanta Falcons
The Read-Option is Adam Pfeifer’s weekly fantasy football game-by-game breakdown, covering everything a fantasy manager needs to know before setting or building lineups for the week. Below, check out his breakdown of the Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons game for Week 6. Sign up for an FTN subscription today! Week 6 Fantasy Football Breakdown: Washington […]
Adam Pfeifer
MLB
Fantasy
Groovin’ with Govier: Fantasy Baseball Roundup (3/8)
Welcome to the opening Spring Training edition of Groovin’ With Govier! If you’re new here (regulars: skip), I dissect various players and strategies related to the current fantasy baseball landscape. Don’t forget our 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide is available right now. Save a couple bones with my promo code MJGOVIER when you sign up so […]
Michael Govier
MLB
Fantasy
2023 Fantasy Baseball Preview: The Prospect Vault (Prospects 81-100)
This piece is the fourth part of a series you should expect to see throughout the preseason. By the end of February, we will have compiled a list of the top-100 players in my 2023 Prospect Vault. A quick note on “Future Value,” which you will see referenced here and on the accompanying spreadsheet. […]
Jake Kucheck
MLB
Fantasy
Crossed Up: Infield Prospects on the Rise
In the redraft world, many fantasy managers are in the heart of draft season, drafting their little hearts out. However, in the dynasty world, the 2023 season began as soon as the 2022 season ended. That’s the beauty of dynasty leagues. No matter if you’re contending or rebuilding, you’re always searching for ways to improve […]
Eric Cross
MLB
Fantasy
Crossed Up: Top 100 Starting Pitchers
With the calendar flipping over to March, the heart of fantasy baseball draft season is upon us. Many of us have been drafting for months now, but this is when draft season really ramps up. In this article, I’ll be ranking my top 100 starting pitchers for the 2023 season with notes on many players […]
Eric Cross
MLB
Fantasy
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Need for Speed
Every fantasy baseball season, there are baseball players who end up returning a higher fantasy baseball profit than a player selected much earlier in fantasy baseball drafts. This segment will attempt to dig into the need for speed, looking at hitters who grade out with a similar profile, range of outcomes and/or projection. The threshold […]
Matthew Davis
MLB
Fantasy
The Idiot’s Guide to In-Season Fantasy Baseball Management: Part 1
My dad taught me to play chess when I was 3 years old. By the time I was in middle school, I was a top-10 ranked player in the state of New Jersey. I know what you’re thinking. NERD! Fortunately, my target audience here is a large group of fantasy baseball players. So jokes […]
Adam Young
MLB
Fantasy
2023 NFBC Positional Tiers – Relief Pitchers
This is the eighth and final piece in my special preseason series breaking down each position by tiers for the NFBC. This series is a deeper view into the underpinnings of VDP (Vlad’s Draft Positions). Each week’s deep dive allows me to adjust and fine-tune VDP to an optimal setting as we head into the […]
Vlad Sedler
MLB
Fantasy
Groovin’ with Govier: Fantasy Baseball Roundup (3/1)
Welcome to the opening Spring Training edition of Groovin’ With Govier! If you’re new here (regulars: skip), I dissect various players and strategies related to the current fantasy baseball landscape. Don’t forget our 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide is available right now. Save a couple bones with my promo code MJGOVIER when you sign up so […]
Michael Govier
MLB
Fantasy
Crossed Up: 5 Spring Training Storylines to Watch
We finally made it. Another offseason is in the books, and Spring Training action is finally back in full swing. As more and more spring training games are played, lineups, rotations, bullpens and additional storylines begin to take form. All of which impact the moves we make in the draft room. Below, I’ll be focusing […]
Eric Cross
MLB
Fantasy
2023 NFBC Positional Tiers – Starting Pitchers
This is the sixth part of my special preseason series breaking down each position by tiers for the NFBC. This series is a deeper view into the underpinnings of VDP (Vlad’s Draft Positions). Each week’s deep dive allows me to adjust and fine-tune VDP to an optimal setting as we head into the two big […]
Vlad Sedler
MLB
Fantasy
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Starting Pitchers Outside the Top-300
Every fantasy baseball season, there are baseball players who end up returning a higher fantasy baseball profit than a player selected much earlier in fantasy baseball drafts. This segment is revisiting the first article I wrote this winter back in mid-December for the FTN Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide. The article was centered around identifying late-round […]
Matthew Davis
MLB
Fantasy
How to Use Pitch Mix Data to Project Pitching and Hitting Performance
Let’s set the stage. It was Game 3 of the 2022 World Series, with two outs and one on in the bottom of the scoreless first. Bryce Harper stepped to the plate in front of the electric Philly crowd. With Lance McCullers Jr. on the mound and his refusal to throw fastballs to lefties, John […]
Alex Blickle
MLB
Fantasy
Crossed Up: Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Sells (Pitchers)
After discussing several hitters to consider selling in dynasty leagues last week, we’ll be heading to the mound today to discuss which pitchers I’d be entertaining offers for in dynasty leagues if I rostered them. When it comes to selling high, perceived value is the name of the game. You need to ask yourself […]
Eric Cross
MLB
Fantasy
2023 Fantasy Baseball Preview: The Prospect Vault (Prospects 61-80)
This piece is the fourth part of a series you should expect to see throughout the preseason. By the end of February, we will have compiled a list of the top-100 players in my 2023 Prospect Vault. A quick note on “Future Value,” which you will see referenced here and on the accompanying spreadsheet. […]
Jake Kucheck
MLB
Fantasy
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Relievers Outside the Top-300
Every fantasy baseball season, there are baseball players who end up returning a higher fantasy baseball profit than a player selected much earlier in fantasy baseball drafts. This segment will attempt to dig into relievers that grade out with a similar profile, range of outcomes and/or projection. This week we’re looking at relief pitchers that […]
Matthew Davis
MLB
Fantasy
2023 NFBC Positional Tiers – Outfielders
MARCH 7th UPDATE First tier remains unchanged though I’m still chasing my first Aaron Judge share and would strongly consider him over Julio Rodríguez in 5×5 roto (Judge already an easy pick over JRod in Points) Still not a fan of those Tier 2 bats (45-60) outside of Luis Robert though I’ve moved Kyle […]
Vlad Sedler
MLB
Fantasy
Crossed Up: Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Sells (Hitters)
After diving into a plethora of players to target in dynasty leagues over the last two weeks (hitters and pitchers), I’m shifting gears and discussing several players to consider selling in dynasty leagues right now as the 2023 season approaches. These “players to sell” articles are always more difficult to write than the buy […]
Eric Cross
MLB
Fantasy
Fantasy Baseball Roster Management
It’s almost here. Fantasy baseball draft month for almost everyone is March, and for me, that means it’s NFBC Main Event time. The first drafts will take place March 14, and the last is scheduled for March 30. Drafts can be entered in for a live event in New York City March 17-19, in Las […]
Todd Whitestone
MLB
Fantasy
Extreme Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategies: Hitter-Heavy Approach
A few months back, I was just trying to kill time before a Thursday Night Football game. I flipped on an episode of The Simpsons hoping to put my mind on autopilot while I finished up dinner and checked my fantasy lineups. I wasn’t expected to be blown away with a 23-minute masterpiece. Since baseball […]
Adam Young
MLB
Fantasy
2023 NFBC Positional Tiers – Catchers/Utility-Only Players
MARCH 7th UPDATE I’ve moved Adley Rutschman down below Will Smith and have generally not been drafting him unless he falls a round past ADP and I’m in the market for a catcher. Feels like he’ll be a better real-life player than fantasy one this season. I’ll happily draft Willson Contreras at or before his […]
Vlad Sedler
MLB
Fantasy
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Catchers in Rounds 7-8
Every fantasy baseball season, there are baseball players who end up returning a higher fantasy baseball profit than a player selected much earlier in fantasy baseball drafts. This segment will attempt to dig into catchers who grade out with a similar profile, range of outcomes and/or projection when it comes to the third tier of […]
Matthew Davis
MLB
Fantasy
Groovin’ with Govier: Fantasy Baseball Roundup (2/8)
Welcome to the latest offseason edition of Groovin’ With Govier! If you’re new here (regulars: SKIP), I dissect various avenues and angles of the fantasy baseball landscape. Don’t forget our 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide is available right now/ Save a couple bones with my promo code MJGOVIER when you sign up so you can get […]
Michael Govier
MLB
Fantasy
Crossed Up: Fantasy Baseball Dynasty All-Buy Team (Pitchers)
Another article means we’re another week closer to spring training around the fantasy baseball world. With pitchers and catchers due to report in about a week from when this article goes live, I figured what better time than now to discuss several pitchers to buy right now in dynasty leagues. Some of these arms fall […]
Eric Cross
MLB
Fantasy
Gut Feelings: KDS Optimization and Target Mapping
KDS (Kentucky Derby Style) is a feature in NFBC 5×5 rotisserie leagues where managers can prioritize and rank their 15 (or 12) draft spots in order of preference. It adds another layer of strategy by having some say in determining what position we pick from throughout a draft. If we’re familiar with the player pool, […]
Vlad Sedler
MLB
Fantasy
Extreme Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategies: Pitcher-Heavy Approach
Be bold. I’m sure you’ve heard that advice before. Going outside your comfort zone is a necessary skill to have in this cut-throat world. Taking risks is the only way you’ll ever hit it big. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. These are all cliches people use to encourage you to […]
Adam Young