Fantasy Beat

Fantasy Beat: The Loney Island

A look at the enigma that is James Loney.

Some late season performance shifts that fantasy owners may have overlooked.

A look at three middle relievers who could be poised to take a big step forward in 2012.

A look at pitchers who are able to maintain better-than-average BABIPs due to their ability to induce popups.

A look at a middle reliever who could be poised to jump into the ninth inning next season.

What kind of impact can September call-ups have on your fantasy team, and who figures to make the biggest splash in 2011?

A look at the miserable season of Jason Hammel, where the preseason optimism came from, and what went wrong.

A look at some players whose overall lines look okay but who have had roller coaster seasons.

A look at Victor Martinez's strong 2011 season... aside from a perplexing lack of power.

Jason looks at 2010's five-category fantasy contributors and some of the surprises who have made the list.

A look at Mike Morse's breakout 2011 and his prospects for the future.

Jason looks at Coco Crisp's surprise 2011 and muses on how luck and preparation can play into fantasy seasons.

Jason examines one of 2011's biggest surprises, Casey Kotchman, and what to expect from him going forward.

Craig reviews the newest edition of the classic baseball sim, Out of the Park Baseball.

Whether you're competing for a championship or out of contention, Jason has a few strategies for you.

Jason looks at the baserunning philosophy of Royals manager Ned Yost and how it has benefited fantasy players.