Fantasy Beat

Fantasy Beat: Ruminations on My LABR Invitation

A look at early drafts, playing in multiple leagues, and employing various strategies in fantasy leagues

A look at how players coming off injuries can wind up being bargains for fantasy owners

How fantasy players can find utility in using Secondary Average

A look at how Average Draft Positions are shifting among expert mock drafters

A look at David Ortiz's batting average gains in 2011 and those who have set a similar precedent in the past.

A look at the kind of draft day investments are the most profitable.

A look at why getting too attached to the next big thing might not be smart

A look at how often $1 players wind up being profitable

A look at how player values have changed in mock drafts over the past few weeks

A look at which stats are the easiest (and hardest) to find on the waiver wire in-season, helping to dictate draft day resource allocation

A look at relievers who have the skills needed to close and are just awaiting the opportunity

A look at Adam Lind's struggles and what to expect of him in 2012

A look at players whose struggles against certain types of pitchers could cost them playing time.

A look at the kind of investment $1 players are in fantasy league.

A look at the surprising number of quality free agents that remain on the open market

By looking at pitches per plate appearance and BABIP, we might be able to predict which players are most likely to have batting average rebounds.