Fantasy Focus

Fantasy Focus: Fantasy Implications of the Trade Deadline Moves

The moves at the trade deadline impact fantasy owners, as players leave roles behind that need to be filled. Jeff looks at some of the attractive candidates to fill some new vacancies.

Fantasy Focus: Thou Doth Protest Too Much

by Jeff Erickson 7/31

Blocking trades can ruin a good fantasy league.

Fantasy Focus: Hidden Recoveries

by Erik Siegrist 7/27

Buried under bad months and brutal starts are players who could help you down the stretch. Here are our top picks for these hidden gems.

Fantasy Focus: Flags Fly Forever

by Jeff Erickson 7/22

Jeff follows up on his article last week, and has some advice for those owners ready to win it all this year.

Fantasy Focus: How To Tell a Half-Full Glass from a Half-Empty One

by Erik Siegrist 7/18

Erik looks at his own team's predicament to extract some late-season advice that might work for you.

Fantasy Focus: Swing and a Myth: The Home Run Derby Effect

by Erik Siegrist 7/12

Erik Siegrist plays mythbuster as he delves into the supposed Home Run Derby effect.

Fantasy Focus: The Last Pretty Good Thing

by Erik Siegrist 7/05

Last time, Erik looked at rookies worth picking up in your league. This time, he focuses on spare-part veterans who can be more valuable than you might think.

Fantasy Focus: Playing for Next Year

by Jeff Erickson 7/01

Are you the cellar-dweller in your fantasy league? Jeff has some advice on how to build for next year.

Fantasy Focus: The Rookie Dilemma In One-Year Leagues

by Erik Siegrist 6/27

As a fantasy player, what do you do with a Prince Fielder or Edwin Encarnacion? Erik Siegrist takes a look.

Fantasy Focus: Managing Volatility

by Chris Liss 6/24

At the halfway point of the season, how can you capitalize on both those players who have under-performed and those who have over-performed?

Fantasy Focus: AL Quandaries

by Erik Siegrist 6/20

Erik picks up where he left off last week, and focuses on some AL players you might be thinking about acquiring or trading away.

Fantasy Focus: Drafting College Closers

by Jeff Erickson 6/17

Has the success of Huston Street and Chad Cordero inspired organizations to look for immediate help from college closers? Jeff takes a look.

Fantasy Focus: NL Quandaries

by Erik Siegrist 6/13

Keep 'em or trade 'em? Deciding which performances are real and which ones aren't is a key element in making in-season deals.

Fantasy Focus: Weekend Notes

by Jeff Erickson 6/11

Buying low, learning a new game, and evaluating trades are all on Jeff's plate this week.

Fantasy Focus: RFK Park Effects, So Far

by Erik Siegrist 6/10

RFK Stadium has been one of the most pitcher-friendly parks in the game so far this season.

Fantasy Focus: NL Teams in Transition

by Jeff Erickson 5/31

Two months into the season, just four NL teams are so far back that they should be looking to move veterans. How will the changes they make affect your fantasy team?