Fantasy Beat

Grapefruit League Notes$

by Scott Delp 3/18

Image credit: USA Today Sports

An assortment of firsthand, fantasy-relevant observations from the Grapefruit League.

Fantasy Beat: Alex Cobb’s Rising Auction Value

by Jason Collette 3/12

The Rays righty has become a popular breakout candidate, but there are reasons to temper short-term expectations.

Fantasy Beat: Budget Allocations and Pitching-Staff Outcomes

by Jason Collette 2/26

Jason examines how the proportion of your budget that you devote to pitching impacts the fantasy staff that you can assemble.

Fantasy Beat: Budget Allocation in Expert Auctions

by Jason Collette 2/19

By popular demand, Jason examines how the experts chose to spend their money in last year's auctions, and the results they attained.

Fantasy Beat: The Closer Matrix

by Jason Collette 2/13

Jason examines the indicators that can save you from the volatility of fantasy closers.

Fantasy Beat: Comparing Mock-Draft Data

by Jason Collette 2/06

NFBC mock drafts appear to paint a more realistic picture than those at Mock Draft Central.

Fantasy Beat: Hidden Fantasy Value

by Jason Collette 1/29

Think all the good players are gone by the end of your draft? Jason looks at how many valuable players go undrated, even in expert leagues.

Fantasy Beat: Cano’s Southpaw Struggles

by Jason Collette 1/15

Should fantasy owners be worried about the struggles of the game's top second baseman against left-handed pitching?

Fantasy Beat: Esmil Rogers, Fantasy Sleeper

by Jason Collette 1/09

A look at how former prospect Esmil Rogers has begun to get his career back on track

Fantasy Beat: Defense, BABIP, and James Shields

by Jason Collette 1/02

A look at the relationship between defensive quality and pitcher BABIP, particularly as it relates to James Shields and his unfortunate team change.

Fantasy Beat: Jeremy Hellickson and Defying Regression

by Jason Collette 12/14

A look at Jeremy Hellickson's mysterious ERA/FIP discrepancy.

Fantasy Beat: Scherzer’s Resurgent Second-Half

by Jason Collette 9/17

A look at Max Scherzer's historic pace and how he may be pitching himself into Cy Young discussions.

Fantasy Beat: Putting Matt Moore Under the Microscope

by Paul Sporer 8/28

A look at Matt Moore's underwhelming season and where his future value lies.

Fantasy Beat: Fantasy Perspective on the Big Trade

by Jason Collette 8/27

A look at the Boston/Los Angeles trade from a fantasy baseball perspective.

Fantasy Beat: Examing the Increasing Strikeout Trend

by Jason Collette 8/21

With strikeout rates at an all time high, Jason examines some of the common explanations for the feat.

Fantasy Beat: Chris Carter’s Mechanical Remedy

by Jason Collette 8/08

A look at how Chris Carter has revitalized his career with some important mechanical adjustments.