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Closers to Target from Unsettled Situations

Every year by the time Spring Training or even Opening Day arrives, about a third of all teams are still undecided at the closer position...

Austin Lowell

1 min

Players to Target for Steals

Annually the hardest category to fill, it’s important to not only grab speed early but ideally pair it with some power. It’s usually ...

2021 Overall Player Spring Training Rankings

Austin Lowell

19 min

2021 Overall Player Spring Training Rankings

2021 Overall Player Rankings, including links to individual player pages. Based on numbers, metrics, injuries, schedules, management...

Austin Lowell

8 min

2021 Rankings by Position

2021 Rankings. Deep Rankings by position. Over 125 SP’s, 120 OF’s, 75 RP’s... come see for yourself, the most ACCURATE rankings on the web.

Austin Lowell

1 min

Best Odds to Win the NL Pennant

These teams currently own the best odds to win the NLCS. Get these wagers in before the lines change!

Austin Lowell

1 min

Best Bets to win the ALCS

These teams currently have the best odds to win the ALCS. Follow these picks and win some money!

Turn Back the Clock! These “Old Guys” are Raking and Deserve a Roster Spot.

Austin Lowell

5 min

Turn Back the Clock! These “Old Guys” are Raking and Deserve a Roster Spot.

These veterans need to be rostered! Get them before it’s too late.

Sleeper Middle Infielders Who Are Quietly Raking. Will It Continue?

Austin Lowell

5 min

Sleeper Middle Infielders Who Are Quietly Raking. Will It Continue?

These guys are hitting like All-Star’s, but can they keep it going?

Austin Lowell

3 min

7 Players to Add Right Now

Add these players now, before the competition!

Austin Lowell

6 min

Early Stock Risers

It's extremely early, but in a 60 game season, it's never too soon to take note of who's off to a hot start and likely to continue.

The Best Payouts/Odds to Win the World Series

Austin Lowell

8 min

The Best Payouts/Odds to Win the World Series

This one is for all you gamblers out there. Four teams with payouts worth the gamble to win it all this season.

Players Opting Out Creates Opportunity and Fantasy Value for Teammates

Austin Lowell

15 min

Players Opting Out Creates Opportunity and Fantasy Value for Teammates

A continually updated list of players gaining value from their teammates opting out.

Austin Lowell

25 min

Top 26-50 Player Analysis

Detailed analysis of the top 26 - 50 ranked players. What to expect and why. Including the latest updates.

Top Pitchers who Gain Value from a 6-Man Rotation or Teammate Injury

Austin Lowell

8 min

Top Pitchers who Gain Value from a 6-Man Rotation or Teammate Injury

Teams may be forced to use a 6-man rotation to accommodate for the compacted schedule and/or injuries. These players will benefit.

NL Players Who Benefit From the Universal DH

Austin Lowell

21 min

NL Players Who Benefit From the Universal DH

Fantasy owners must be aware of who's now looking like a starter and which players might actually produce in those positions. Here's a list.

Austin Lowell

23 min

Player Analysis Top 1-25

Detailed analysis of the top 25 ranked players. What to expect and why. Including the latest updates.

One Batter to Target From Every Team vs ADP

Austin Lowell

17 min

One Batter to Target From Every Team vs ADP

There's always a ton of players who slip through the cracks and end up being extremely valuable. It's especially satisfying when you...

Austin Lowell

3 min

Acuna over Trout??

You won’t go wrong selecting any of these three guys 1, 2 or 3, but when steals are such a hot commodity, Acuna is the new #1.

Austin Lowell

4 min

2020 Season. How, If and When?

No one can possibly predict how exactly or even if this season will be played. As you’ve probably heard by now there have been numerous...

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